AMC Ahwatukee 24

This 24-screen theater is located just off Highway 10. Amenities include stadium seating, digital projectors, close-captioning, wheelchair access, theater rentals and made to order hot food. They’re also offer parent friendly Bring Your Baby Matinees.

Arizona Grand Resort

Every one of this award-winning, all-suite resort’s 117,000 square feet is located mere minutes from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport-but that’s not why it’s the state’s only AAA Four-Diamond, all-suite hotel. That would be because of its nearly endless list of amenities, including a challenging 18-hole golf course, a luxury spa and salon, an exhilarating seven-acre […]

Arriba Mexican Grill

There are only a few Valley outposts of New Mexican-style Mexican food, which is typically hot and spicy. If you like to feel the burn, check out the carne adobada or chile colorado, both of which give off the lingering scorch of Hatch, New Mexico chiles. Nice touch: The traditional chips and salsa opener is […]

The Brazilian Bull

The best example of Brazilian-style churrascaria in the Valley. Features a salada Brasileiro with some 20 items. These rotate, but cold items include shrimp, octopus, mussels, hearts of palm, and numerous different salads. Hot items might include cod, tilapia in wine sauce, or chicken stroganoff. Then there’s the rodizio itself, served by Fogo e Brasa’s […]

CK’s Tavern & Grill

This eclectic Ahwatukee establishment functions as both a sports joint and live music venue, offering the best of both worlds to its funky and family-oriented clientele. A total of 40 different high-definition flatscreens feature all the major sports packages and are bound to have whatever big game you’re seeking. Meanwhile, the fully stocked bar boasts […]

Hillside Spot

Chef-owner Doug Robson, who also owns CenPho’s Gallo Blanco Café, is truly filling a need in this part of town, where comfy, independently owned neighborhood joints aren’t easy to come by yet there are plenty of residents eager to spend disposable income on breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a glass of wine and snacks. Hillside […]

Mad Chef Gastropub

The moniker of this stripmall joint in Ahwatukee isn’t quite accurate – the vibe is more Irish pub-meets-IHOP. If you find yourself here, expect ordinary bar food with a few flourishes, like hot-out-of-the-oven Belgian pretzel bread.

Native New Yorker

Everyone and their mother goes here for the delicious and many-flavored hot wings, and we admit we’ve had them, and they’re amazing. But we really dig the Spinach Artichoke Dip, delivered piping hot and topped with bubbly cheddar cheese and served with crisp tri-colored tortilla chips. We like to eat it with the Loaded Steak […]

Pima Canyon Trailhead at South Mountain Park and Preserve

Our knees just aren’t what they used to be, but we still love the freedom and beauty of running on a surface that wasn’t created by a steamroller. When we’re not in the mood for the demanding ups and downs of some of the local single-track trails in desert parks, the dirt road leading west […]

RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant

At hip, upbeat RA, you can count on some eye-candy along with your sushi order. This popular spot also functions as a trendy watering hole, so don”t expect the quiet reserve of more traditional Japanese eateries.

Rustler’s Rooste

Is it possible that it’s been 40 years since this landmark restaurant and bar opened? It is. And what’s even more impressive than Rustler’s Roost’s longevity is its long-time commitment to preparing and serving some of the best steaks, chops and ribs in town. Whether you’re ordering a choice, center-cut Tenderfoot Filet (available in both […]

Secreto

This cozy Ahwatukee restaurant may be named after the Spanish word for “secret,” but it’s too delicious to keep under wraps. The heady smell of burning pecan wood hits your nostrils as soon as you walk through the door, a hint of scrumptious Southwestern eats to come: chorizo-stuffed pork chops, green corn tamales, and smoky […]

Sushi Eye Bar & Grill

Attractive, bright sushi outlet with a fetching lime and mint green interior design, and a sushi bar that produces some really excellent sushi rolls. Try the sweet, tuna-wrapped Cherry Blossom Roll, the spicy Climax Roll topped with jalape

Sushi Ken

The former proprietors of Tucson’s Sushi Ten have opened a new eatery in Ahwatukee, and fans of authentic Japanese cuisine have been quick to pick up on it. The spare dining room’s bright and open, with plenty of seating at the sushi bar and tables scattered throughout the room. As for the sushi, it’s some […]

Wedge & Bottle

This easygoing, locally owned wine and cheese shop in Ahwatukee features a thoughtful, rotating selection of top-notch cheeses and meats — available as plates, packed into sandwiches, or available to to-go — along with wine, craft beer, and boutique grocery items. For cheesemongers and cured meat aficionados, it’s a destination. And for those who happen […]