India Oven

India Oven has been serving an extensive menu of Indian specialties for years. The restaurant — which also operates as a banquet hall — offers lunch and dinner buffets, as well as traditional dining. And with more than a dozen vegetarian menu items, there’s likely to be something for everyone. We enjoy the flavorful chicken […]

India Plaza

Located on the north side of Apache’s light rail route just east of McClintock, Indian Plaza is more grocery store then restaurant; check out The Dhaba next door if you are looking for a sit down meal. After wandering the aisles, head to the back of the store where you’ll find ready to go Indian […]

Indian Delhi Palace Cuisine of India

From crisp, white tablecloths and ornate Indian décor to the incredible, complex aromas wafting from the kitchen, everything about Indian Delhi Palace hints at a good meal to come, even before you crack open the menu. And sure enough, once the royal feast kicks in, you’ll be dazzled by the flavors here – smoky chicken […]

Indian Maharaja Palace

Sure, Indian food is healthful, low-fat and chock-full of vegetables, but Maharaja Palace proves it can rival the flavors of the richest foods. The chef here knows his spices, applying them in lavish gusts to bring out the best of fresh ingredients. Mulligatawny soup is among the best in town, as are karahi dishes, served […]

India’s Flame

At India’s Flame, to start, the naan has a flaky, wafery bite and gives you the same warming goodness as buttered popcorn. During lunch, well-spiced cups of chai are included with a sprawling buffet, and so are bracing glasses of mango lassi. You can pick and choose from the extensive menu or ride with the […]

Infinity Sweets

Infinity Sweets’ special offerings include caramel cookie dough brownies, orange creamsicle scones, tiramisu, blueberry matcha tea tart with a mascarpone mousse, and other sweets and treats.

Ingo’s Tasty Food

Part upscale diner, part theater-in-the-round, Ingo’s interior offers a single curved counter where guests can enjoy superb gourmet burgers crafted around a thick puck of grass-fed beef, cooked to a pinkish medium rare and seasoned with only salt and pepper. The simple cheddar Cheeseburger is moist and chop-house sized, and the Paris Texas Burger, served […]

The Iowa Cafe

Phoenix has a lot of transplants from other parts of the country: New England, the South, and especially California. But Arizona seems to draw more Midwesterners than anything else. So it’s no surprise that one Mesa restaurant serves a taste of America’s Heartland. The Iowa Caf

Irish Wolfhound Pub

We’re just going to say it: The far reaches of the Valley can be lacking in top-quality watering holes. Fortunately for the denizens of Surprise, Irish Wolfhound Restaurant & Pub isn’t a good bar by edge-of-town standards; it’s a genuinely great place to eat, drink and be merry. It’s got all the necessary trappings of […]

Isa’s Pizza

Sharing the same space as Aiello’s Salumeria next door, this small, neighborhood pizza joint in north Central Phoenix serves up stellar Neapolitan and Sicilian-style pizzas ordered up at the counter, as whole pies or by the generously sized slice, and for dine-in or to-go. The pizza crust is nothing short of stellar — a little […]

Isabella’s Kitchen

You don’t have to be a duffer to fall in love with this colorful, super-casual spot overlooking Grayhawk’s Talon Golf Course. Loads of people show up for the relaxed setting and fantastic views — afforded by an indoor-outdoor bar that wraps around one corner of the building and an open patio (furnished with couches and […]

Island Sensation Cuisine

We’re big fans of quality, inexpensive lunches, which is why we also recommend Island Sensation Cuisine. We recommend you start with the house-made ginger beer brew and then work your way down the menu. Chef Lloyd Campbell offers classically Jamaican food, which he fine-tuned in culinary school in Kingston. Plates include classic stewed oxtail with […]

Islands Fine Burgers & Drinks

With a wide selection of juicy, grilled burgers, salads and soft tacos, Islands offers a tastier alternative to fast food. Opt for the cabo loco tacos, stuffed with seasoned pork in a cilantro-chile sauce, or the pineapple-topped Hawaiian burger. The à la carte sides are easily big enough to share with friends.

Ivy League Dogs

A mom-and-pop beacon among the countless chain restaurants in the West Valley, Ivy League Dogs is well worth a stop for those who find themselves in Goodyear. Using Nathan’s franks and Polish links, this clean and friendly outpost deep-fries their dogs and lets use you choose your toppings from an extensive list that includes red […]