Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant

Chandler’s hottest sushi restaurant offers a whole spread of sashimi, nigiri and maki, including sometimes hard-to-find options such as escolar, sweet shrimp and sea urchin. Crazy, modern rolls aren’t really the name of the game here, though you can get delicious and sometimes unexpected sushi rolls, such as the Zen Roll made with spicy yellowtail, […]

Si Senor Restaurant

For the uninitiated, New Mexican-style Mexican food is all about the famous Hatch chile peppers that are a signature crop for Arizona”s neighbor to the East. And Si Señor, a Chandler spin-off of the Las Cruces, New Mexico-based operation, specializes in it – the red and green chile are must-haves. Although all of the dishes […]

Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar

Singing Pandas Asian Restaurant & Bar in Chandler is a friendly neighborhood spot that’s earned a reputation for its strong repertoire of American Chinese fare – as well as its free nightly entertainment. The restaurant’s “Legend’s Showcase” tribute show, which is free and takes place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday night, has become a big […]

Spices Mediterranean Kitchen

To enjoy some delicious and authentic Mediterranean food, you don’t have to hop on a plane and fly halfway around the world. Get in your car and drive to Chandler, where you’ll find Spices Mediterranean Kitchen on Ray Road. Owner Etgar Wagner is a former pro soccer player from Israel, and he’s brought his favorite […]

Spirit House

When you walk into Spirit House, remember that it was once neighboring SanTan Brewing Co,’s junk drawer. Not a drawer, exactly – more like a side room where SanTan folks stored random items such as old kegs, glassware and kitchen stuff. They’ve since converted it into a 49-seat cocktail lounge that’s proven popular among the […]

St. Amand Kitchen & Cocktails

You’ll find a European-themed menu with Arizona and American touches at St. Amand Kitchen & Cocktails, located in the Ocotillo district in south Chandler. The name is a nod to the patron saint of winemaking, beer brewing, and bartending, which creates a kind of self-imposed pressure on the drink program here. Good thing it holds […]

The Stadium Club

With a name like Stadium Club, it shouldn’t be surprising that the focus of this Chandler joint is all about athletic exploits. Highlights from arenas, stadiums, and other sporting facilities from around the world are broadcast on 25 different high-definition flatscreens, which are constantly tuned to ESPN and other jock channels. Situated just below the […]

Starbucks

Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great […]