25 Phoenix restaurants with private dining areas

Location, location, location. As any party-planning pro will tell you, picking the right venue for your event is crucial. Thankfully, the Valley is full of restaurants decked out with cozy chef’s tables, twinkling patios and outdoor fireplaces – plus rooms with sophisticated distinctions including amber chandeliers, private bars and incredible views.

Before you start planning your company holiday party or family gathering at the same old spot, check out this list of reservable private rooms across the metro Phoenix area.

Adobe Bar & Grille

2400 Biltmore Estates Drive
Adobe Bar & Grille, the recently renovated restaurant at the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, offers several spaces inside and out. Get your party swinging with the No. 37 Golf Lounge, a virtual golf experience. It’s ideal for small events, hosting eight people. Adobe’s patio, rooftop balcony and lawn boast desert views and can accommodate groups ranging from 20 to 300 guests. This charming historic building also boasts several indoor spaces. No matter where you are, your guests will savor Southwestern-inspired fare with the golf club as your backdrop.

Bourbon & Bones Chophouse

Multiple locations
If steaks and cocktails are a must for your celebration, Bourbon & Bones has you covered. The swanky steakhouse has three locations in Scottsdale, Gilbert and Peoria. Each has private and semi-private spaces to host dinners and receptions, and for large events, each restaurant is available for a full buyout. Next to Bourbon & Bones’ Old Town steakhouse is The Annex, a separate dining room and patio that offers more flexibility and space for special events. 

The Pemberton

1121 N. Second St.
The eclectic downtown outdoor hangout spot has it all – a bevvy of themed spaces serving food and drinks, massive eye-catching art and a pool. The space can be rented out, in part or in full, for events of a few dozen up to 2,500. For a casual fete, consider The Homestead. This renovated barn and horse stable seats 36. Wagon wheel chandeliers hang overhead, casting a glow onto the vibrant Western-inspired artworks that border the space. Or, host a splashy party at Ibiza, the vibey Spanish-inspired pool deck that hosts up to 200. View The Pemberton’s full venue guide and booking information here.

The Italian Daughter

23655 N. Scottsdale Road, #120, Scottsdale
Melissa Maggiore’s north Scottsdale restaurant, The Italian Daughter, offers two options to gather your closest family and friends. Host your event al fresco on the restaurant’s covered private patio. It can host up to 50, and with fans and misters, as well as heaters and a fireplace, the patio is a year-round option. Going bigger? Reserve the entire restaurant for an event with up to 175 people. 

Dink and Dine Pickle Park

1017 N. Dobson Road, Mesa
Serve your guests a unique party at Dink and Dine Pickle Park, a restaurant and bar for pickleball fans. For a group of 40 or less, book the Serve Room. You’ll have courtside views in a comfortable private setting. Have a bigger bash in mind? The Clubhouse can host 100 to 250 guests and offers two private courts for your play, a full-service bar, lounge and multiple dining areas.

Postino B-Side

3939 E. Campbell Ave.
Postino Wine Cafe has a dedicated private event space, called Postino B-Side. It’s right next to Postino’s Arcadia location and can accommodate 42 guests inside, or up to 70 when using the patio space. The dining area is outfitted with sleek-lined, mid-mod furniture, and guests are invited to bring their own decor to the space (with the exception of confetti). Party hosts can customize their menu of Postino’s bruschetta, tapas, paninis and wine. 

SanTan Brewery & Distillery

8 S. San Marcos Place, Chandler
Host a unique event among SanTan brewing tanks or inside its speakeasy Spirit House. The Chandler beverage maker’s Brewer’s Reserve space can host up to 80 guests, both inside and out. The Spirit House is ideal for more intimate parties of 36 or fewer. Each offer SanTan’s craft beer and cocktails. SanTan’s kitchen will create a menu for a plated or a buffet-style affair. If you’re in need of a larger space, consider SanTan Gardens. This venue can accommodate up to 250 people and features a spacious tasting room and a 2,000-square-foot patio.

Arrowhead Grill

8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale
Set at the northeast corner of 83rd Avenue and Union Hills Drive, Arrowhead Grill is a northwest Valley restaurant with a steakhouse and seafood menu overseen by chef Charles Wade Schwerd. Arrowhead Grill also features private dining ideal for business meetings, private parties and special events with a separate entrance to the patio and custom dining options. The 750-square-foot private dining room seats 50 guests.

Phoenix City Grille

5816 N. 16th St.
Nestled in the Bethany East Shopping Center south of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road, Phoenix City Grille offers private dining in two spaces: the East Room and the West Room. The West Room can host up to 28 people, while the more intimate East Room can hold 12 – or you can combine the two to hold an event for 50. Phoenix City Grille’s American menu can be customizable for private dining, and a cash or open bar can be provided.

Quiessence at The Farm

6106 S. 32nd St.
The Farm at South Mountain, set at the southwest corner of 32nd Street and Southern Avenue, hosts several dining options, including Quiessence at The Farm, which in turn, has several options for private dining. The Private Solarium features indoor dining and outdoor cocktail space for up to 36 guests, the Fireplace Room seats up to 15 and the Tamarisk Sunset Patio allows for outdoor dining in the garden, capping at 40 guests. The entirety of the Quiessence restaurant can be reserved for ultimate privacy. For extra-large events, other options at the Farm include the Stone Grove and the Canopy in the Grove.

Citizen Public House

7111 E. Fifth Ave., Scottsdale
Whether you’re entertaining eight people or a few dozen, Citizen Public House has the space you need. The sleek but comfortable restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale offers everything from a 16-seat semi-private atrium to a 10-seat family-room table to a 26-seat private speakeasy found above the restaurant. No matter which room fits just right, chef Bernie Kantak’s restaurant is ready to help create a custom menu for your event.

Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace

7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale
Part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts family, Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace is a Mediterranean restaurant located on the Scottsdale Waterfront. It features two private dining venues: the Gallery Room and the Gold Room. The latter is an intimate room with one round table seating up to 12, while the Gallery Room can host up to 45 guests for receptions and 35 for seated events. The patio and main dining room are likewise available for larger groups, with capacity for 70 to 100 guests.

Dick’s Hideaway

6008 N. 16th St.
Serving authentic New Mexican cuisine, Dick’s Hideaway is a virtually unmarked restaurant tucked away in the shopping plaza on the northwest corner of 16th Street and Bethany Home Road. The wine rack-adorned private dining room at this Richardson’s restaurant can seat up to 27 guests for a business meeting, intimate dinner or holiday party. The room offers audio and visual equipment, a fireplace and a private restroom. And if Dick’s is booked, sibling spots Richardson’s and Rokerij also offer private dining options.

Pedal Haus Brewery

Multiple locations
From a rooftop bar in downtown Phoenix to a beer garden oasis in Mesa, Pedal Haus Brewery has locations across the Valley for a casual gathering. Nosh on tavern fare and sip award-winning beers at Pedal Haus’ brewpubs in Tempe, Chandler, Phoenix or Mesa. Those spaces feature multiple TVs, outdoor patio activities and fire pits. For groups of 20 or less, the brewer recommends calling the taphouse to be added to the call-ahead waitlist. For groups of more than 20, contact the brewhouse’s team.

The Henry

4455 E. Camelback Road, Suite B100
2 E. Camelback Road
Those looking for private dining options in Arcadia or Uptown can try The Henry, a contemporary American eatery. Part of the Fox Restaurant Concepts family, both locations of The Henry are outfitted with several private rooms or patios. Those include an intimate chef’s table-style Test Kitchen in Arcadia that seats 20 and sleek wood-paneled rooms in Uptown that seat up to 70.

Tia Carmen

5350 E. Marriott Drive
Celebrity chef Angelo Sosa’s restaurant at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa pays homage to his aunt, while infusing elements of the Sonoran Desert – from the ingredients themselves to imbuing them with flavor from the wood-fired grill. Tia Carmen has a number of indoor and outdoor dining spaces that can accommodate 32 to 100 guests. Sosa’s neighboring Asian restaurant Kembara also has private dining options that range from a chef’s table experience for 20 to receptions on the patio for up to 200.

Culinary Dropout at Farmer Arts District

149 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe
Culinary Dropout at Farmer Arts District features The Showcase Room, which offers three event space options, including the entire 4,235-square-foot room, which can seat up to 200 and host 325 for a reception. The Gallery can accommodate up to 80 guests for a seated dinner or host up to 125 for a reception.  The Broadway seats up to 100 and 110 for a reception. All three venues offer a private bar and audio/video equipment. You can also reserve the entire property for an event hosting up to 1,500 guests.

The Arrogant Butcher

2 E. Jefferson St., #22-111
There’s a private dining room in downtown Phoenix’s CityScape; you just have to head to The Arrogant Butcher. The News Room seats up to 55 guests and 60 for reception-style events, while the Office & Boardroom can sit up to 40 guests combined – 22 for the Office alone and 18 for the Boardroom. Both spaces are outfitted with audio and visual equipment. The patio can also be reserved for a 100-guest reception.

Dominick’s Steakhouse

15169 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
If you want your holiday party to be ultra-glam, then you’re probably looking for a place like Dominick’s Steakhouse in Scottsdale. The restaurant has a handsome but modern interior that is decorated in rich browns and offers a rooftop patio and several cozy dining spaces. For private parties, you can choose from options including the restaurant’s wine room, a poolside room and the library.

Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante

19420 N. 59th Ave., Glendale
Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante is home to about 1,200 square feet of private dining space. The main room seats up to 90 and has a dedicated bar and private entrance. The patio can accommodate up to 60 additional guests. The restaurant notes, “no party is too big or too small” and that it will customize menus.

Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse

825 N. 54th St., Chandler
If you’re looking for a taste of Brazil, as well as a private dining area, Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse has a few options. The all-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse offers 16 types of meat as well as private and semi-private rooms. The Miollo and Villa rooms are ideal for small wedding rehearsal dinners or business meetings, while the Pampa Room seats 20 (60 if you combine with the Miollo and Villa rooms). Lastly, the Lapa Room can accommodate 100 total guests, with access to the patio bar.

Litchfield’s

300 N. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park
Whatever the occasion, Litchfield’s is ready to accommodate in the West Valley. The Wigwam’s restaurant team will curate a special menu that can be savored in one of Litchfield’s indoor or outdoor spaces. Among those are the picturesque patio, which is outfitted with an outdoor fireplace and can host up to 125 guests. Or, consider sibling restaurant Red Allen’s Bar & Grill and Red’s patio, where your party of up to 100 can sip pints seated around fire pits.

ZuZu

6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale
The eatery inside the iconic midcentury modern Hotel Valley Ho offers several private dining options. The Rosie Room – named for Rosalyn “Rosie” Bennett Lyon, matriarch and recipe imparter of the hotel’s family owners – hosts up to 24. The space is a hidden room that features midcentury modern design details as well as sound and a TV. If you’re seeking more space, ZuZu’s patio can host up to 50 and the entire restaurant can be booked for up to 75.

Chicken N Pickle

9330 W. Hanna Lane, Glendale
The restaurant, bar and pickleball facility may not be an obvious choice for private parties, but the Glendale location of Chicken N Pickle features an array of spaces indoors and out, large and small, to accommodate groups ranging in size from 20 to more than 1,000. Gamers will love the Be Amazing Room and Court option. With capacity for up to 75 people, the space includes table games, pickleball court access, a private bar, a TV and audio/visual access.

The Orchard Phoenix

7100 N. 12th St.
The team from Luci’s at the Orchard and Orchard Tavern also hosts events on the Phoenix property. The Orchard Phoenix features several indoor and outdoor options, from the intimate Lion’s Den dining room that seats 14 guests, to taking over the entire lawn to host 350 guests. Indoor options include the 20-person wine cellar, which features a long communal dining table and a large TV for meetings or presentations. The Orchard Ballroom can host 60 guests and is available alone or with the wraparound Orchard Patio, which has room for 40.