This tiny restaurant is basically a sectioned-off corner of Baiz Market, a Middle Eastern grocery store tucked away on a residential stretch of 20th Street, between Van Buren and Roosevelt. But despite the unlikely location, Al-Hana draws a steady, diverse stream of customers. Step up to the counter to order a tasty shish tawook plate […]
Mediterranean in Phoenix
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Snap your fingers to nonstop Tony Bennett and enjoy some well-crafted, Mediterranean-themed bistro fare. Start off with an order of baba ghanouj and antipasto, then move on to one of the best osso buco plates in town. Loosen your belt and linger over creamy tiramisu or chocolate bread pudding. Read our review.
This family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant serves award-winning food. The Tempe eatery’s all-you-can-eat lunch buffet is available on weekdays for $10 and includes a selection of salads, sides, meats, vegetarian entr
For first dates and graduation dinners, Tempe’s Caffe Boa is a staple. This long-standing Mill Avenue restaurant is the perfect contrast to the bustling bars and clubs just steps away. Both an Italian restaurant and wine bar, it is open for brunch, lunch, happy hour and dinner. Make sure to try the outstanding pastas, such […]
This signature restaurant nestled in the Hilton’s Senna House in Old Town is helmed by celebrity chef and Sanctuary alum Beau MacMillan. While he willingly handed over executive chef duties to Peter McQuaid, who followed him from Sanctuary, MacMillan’s stamp is all over the Mediterranean-inspired menu that flaunts farm-fresh cuisine with coastal panache. Start with […]
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Stick to shared plates like lamb meatballs or the Calistro flatbread – topped with tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto – at this “farm to table” bistro at north Scottdale’s DC Ranch Crossing.
CoR Tapas & Wine is a Spanish-styled tapas bar that brings the tapas concept to midtown Phoenix, complete with a menu of homemade sangria cocktails. CoR exceeds expectations with a streamlined menu of artful, beautifully executed small plates like gambas al ajillo, a garlic shrimp plate featuring a wonderfully rich garlic aioli. Simple and classic […]
The crisp yet cozy interior of Cuttlefish sets the mood for a modern twist on classic seafood. The menu features a variety of fresh fish perfectly cooked with housemade pastas like seared scallops with gnocchi or lobster ravioli, while offering a unique take on classics like clam chowder “Pot Pie” or Italian shrimp and grits. […]
This family-owned and operated restaurant serves traditional Greek and Italian favorites, made to order and from super-fresh ingredients. Pastas, chicken, beef, and seafood entrees make up the Italian half of the menu, but be sure to also check out the gyros and Greek salads flavored with house-made dressing, and chase them with Greek wines and […]
Chef Eddie Matney has had a namesake place before, but with his latest enterprise, he’s amping up his own star power and playing off longtime strengths. The vibe here is expectedly homey but upscale, and somewhere in bustling dining room, you’ll probably spot Matney himself, mingling with guests. Fans of Matney’s Mediterranean-influenced New American cuisine […]
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The folks behind the successful Essence Catering have branched out with this laid-back Tempe cafe, which they remodeled with environmentally friendly materials. Quiche Lorraine and spanakopita are house specialties; the warm, open-faced steak sandwich, with sauteed mushrooms, Cabernet butter, and Maytag blue cheese, is another tempting option. And if you’re looking for something lighter, the […]
Dom Ruggiero’s third concept may be his best so far. Located in the Paradise Village Gateway plaza at the corner of Tatum and Shea boulevards, the dark and moody Fire at Will flaunts a Mediterranean-inspired menu. The neighborhood restaurant is sure to satisfy whether you choose the Macaroni au Gratin with five melty cheeses that […]
Patrons are immediately immersed in European elegance when they walk into Francine. The exposed ceilings and bar take center stage, leaving room for seating that feels intimate and offers plenty of people-watching. The restaurant itself is a menagerie of bustling voices in an open kitchen, servers in formal attire and a dose of patrons in […]
Given the high-fashion merch that Barneys is famous for, Fred’s is suitably geared toward the ladies-who-lunch crowd – as expected, there are a lot of salads and lighter bites like tuna tartare. What’s surprising, though, is how much Fred’s also caters to a hungrier clientele, with hearty pastas, entrees, and pizzas. Sunday brunch is also […]
There are a number of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants in metro Phoenix that will serve you a gyro, but we bet it won’t be anywhere near as good as the one you’ll get at George’s Famous Gyros in Scottsdale. After all, gyros are the restaurant’s specialty, and as a first-generation Greek from Chicago, owner […]
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Golden Restaurant & Bakery in Tempe is a Middle Eastern restaurant with a menu steeped in Levantine culinary tradition, including excellent versions of mezze classics like hummus, baba ganoush, and ful. The restaurant’s specialty, however, is flatbread. The menu boasts more than 30 varieties of flatbreads, including manakeesh za’atar, a thin orb topped with olive […]
The Grapevine, a folksy bar and grill situated in downtown Scottsdale, is the place where local karaoke singers go when they get serious about their much-maligned craft. Besides being one of a handful of Valley venues where karaoke is offered every night of the week, The Grapevine also features the inimitable talents of disc jockey […]
Casual neighborhood spot that dishes up superb Greek repasts at very reasonable prices. If you dwell nearby, you’re blessed, as this is the sort of place you’ll want to dine at least once a week. The place features scrumptious spanakopita, chicken kebabs, moussaka, and housemade baklava. Non-trad items like the Cornish chicken and the catfish […]
We have no idea whether Achilles munched on moussaka or lapped up avgolemono when he wasn’t out making mincemeat of Priam’s army during the Trojan War. But if the Greek warrior were alive and still kickin’ butt, he could do worse than to sup on swordfish souvlaki or pig out on pita and hummus at […]