The Rock Springs Cafe & Saloon

If you’ve ever made the drive up north on the I-17 to Sedona, Flagstaff, or the Grand Canyon, you’ll remember Rock Springs Café from its giant sign advertising pie on the freeway. Maybe you’ve even been so enticed that you stopped to check out the Arizona landmark, which has a history dating back to 1918, […]

Rock-N-Roll Fingers

If the last time you enjoyed fried chicken fingers was when you were in grade school, then you haven’t been to Rock-N-Roll Fingers. The bland staple of every kids’ menu has graduated to become a meal that would make any adult happy at this Tempe restaurant. The all-white chicken fingers are fresh, breaded by hand, […]

Rocket Fizz

For a quick dose of nostalgia, take a peek inside this mom-and-pop soda and candy shop in Surprise. The brand is based in California, and the interior certainly has a laidback, beachy vibe, but the only location in Arizona is independently owned and operated. It’s a family-run shop, so don’t be surprised to be greeted […]

Roka Akor

Scottsdale’s uber-stylish Roka Akor, a spin-off of London-based Roka, sets itself apart from the Valley’s myriad other Japanese restaurants by specializing in robatayaki, Japanese-style grilled dishes; a few are traditional, but many have a creative, contemporary spin. Of course, there’s sushi here, too, as well as other top-notch tapas-style dishes. Honey-glazed grilled duck breast, butterfish […]

Rokerij

Here sits a beautiful stone house of a restaurant just down the street from Richardson Browne’s other eatery, Richardson’s. Rokerij is Dutch for “smokehouse,” but this is basically a classy chop shop with plenty of atmosphere. Dim lighting, copper-topped bars, European prints on the walls, and outstanding service make this the sort of place you’d […]

Roman’s Oasis

Like Doctor Who’s TARDIS, Roman’s Oasis is bigger on the inside. From the parking lot, the historic bar looks a bit ramshackle, a roadhouse that has evolved and grown over the decades. Inside, the sprawling bar goes on and on. The front room, anchored by a shuffleboard table and a large portrait of John Wayne, […]

Romanelli’s Italian Deli

Unlike New York, where thereâ??s a deli on every corner, it can be tough to find a good one in Phoenix outside of the grocery store. Enter Romanelliâ??s in West Phoenix, which will not only hook you up with a badass sandwich, but also offers Italian products like homemade dressings and sauces, dozens of kinds […]

Romeo’s Euro Cafe

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo? In Gilbert, to be exact. And, therefore, so are many local foodies, who flock to Romeo’s for a taste of Mediterranean cuisine that can’t be found elsewhere in the Valley. One could make an entire meal of just the delicious and unusual appetizers, like the Baked Bleu Tomatoes (layers […]

Rosa’s Mexican Grill

Rosa’s summons visions of a Baja-beach taqueria without the flies. It’s neat as a pin, with fabulous tacos (try the fish). The meats are marinated in fruit juices for 12 hours, then slowly cooked. In any form — burros, chimis or stuffed quesadillas — they’re first-rate.