Rawhide Steakhouse & Saloon

Over the years, Rawhide has earned an award-winning reputation as Arizona’s original family steakhouse-and we know why! It’s because the menu celebrates the spirit and hospitality of its Western roots through traditional grub and true hungry-cowboy portions. And now, Rawhide’s new menu, cooked up by its executive chef, offers up BBQ Baby Back Ribs, The […]

Rayoog Cafe

Get ready for brunch and a show at Rayoog Cafe in Gilbert. The casual restaurant is modern and welcoming yet understated. But the real spectacle begins as groups order the special combo feasts. Large circular platters are loaded with small plates of food that encircle a copper-colored metal çaydanlık, a traditional Turkish teapot with one […]

Razz’s Restaurant & Bar

This Scottsdale restaurant boasts a truly international menu. Chef Erasmo “Razz” Kamnitzer is a native of Venezuela, attended school in Switzerland, and then studied at New York’s Culinary Institute of America. He has been featured on numerous TV shows, and the restaurant has earned national acclaim from Esquire and Gourmet Magazine. Local influence can be […]

Realeza Michoacana

At what is arguably the ice palace of Phoenix, there are frozen treats available in enough varieties and flavors to ensure that every child and adult will find a tasty way to beat the heat. The homemade paletas are made with fresh fruit, like the coconut packed with shavings, lime-infused mango chili, cantaloupe, strawberry, and […]

Reathrey Sekong

Reathrey Sekong isn’t Phoenix’s only Cambodian restaurant, but it is certainly the best. The cha kreunh, or lemongrass stir fry, is perfection — a heaping pile of beef, chicken, or tofu stir-fried with onions, green beans, bell peppers, and kreung spices, paired with a small bowl of jasmine rice. Also on the must-order list here […]

Rebel Wine Lounge

After taking in some art in downtown Mesa, we popped into this Main Street wine bar for an afternoon glass or two — a nice option at 3:30 p.m. Grabbing a table near a window in the airy, modern and elegant space, we could still watch the action on the streets. These folks are serious […]

Recovery Room

Owner John Kunst and his daughter Shannon know there’s nothing like family when it comes to providing pub-style pick-me-ups to friends in need. For over 25 years, the duo has been serving up cold drinks and satisfying sustenance to loyal, old-school locals in the form of daily drink deals, 99-cent lunches, and John’s signature chili […]

Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Yes, we know: Most people go to this valley favorite pizzeria for the tasty pies. We love them, too-but you’ll find us ordering the Greek Salad, a bowl full of cucumbers, black olives, red onions, fresh Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach and feta cheese. Speaking of salads, don’t miss the Antipasto, piled with artichoke hearts, […]

Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Yes, we know: Most people go to this valley favorite pizzeria for the tasty pies. We love them, too-but you’ll find us ordering the Greek Salad, a bowl full of cucumbers, black olives, red onions, fresh Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach and feta cheese. Speaking of salads, don’t miss the Antipasto, piled with artichoke hearts, […]

Red Eagle Tortilla Factory

Way out in the West Valley, Red Eagle Tortilla Factory isn’t much to look at. But don’t pass this Surprise gem by. The shelves might be a little dusty under the dim lights, but this family business has been crafting and selling some of the best corn and flour tortillas in the state since 1954. […]

Red Embers Bar & Grill at Uptown Alley

If the yardstick of any sports bar ultimately is the size, quality, and visibility of its screens, then Red Embers is the heavyweight champion of the West Valley. Most everyone else? Mere 90-pound weaklings when compared to this upscale bar and grill inside Surprise’s labyrinthine Uptown Alley entertainment complex (read: bowling alley on steroids). Though […]

Red Kimchi Korean Restaurant

Traditional Korean barbecue, either cooked for you, or by you on one of the gas grills built into the tables. Quality of the offerings here is middle-of-the-road, but they do give you a nice selection of panchan (think Korean tapas) with your bulgogi (marinated sirloin), galbi (barbecue ribs), and so on, and the Korean seafood […]