The 12 biggest Phoenix restaurant closings of 2025
From longtime staples to splashy new spots, these shuttered Valley restaurants left their mark.
Openings & Closings
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Din Tai Fung is opening a second Valley location
The famous dumpling house will be steaming soon at a second Valley restaurant.
Tandy’s opens in lauded midtown restaurant space
Stop by the new restaurant for breakfast or lunch and take an artisanal chocolate bar to go.
These 6 Phoenix restaurants are now closed
Two sports bars and two sandwich shops were among the restaurants to say goodbye.
Tempe mayor announces even more restaurants coming to Mill Avenue
A burger shop, brewery and pool hall are joining the exciting lineup of new restaurants coming to Mill Avenue.
Meet Sophia’s, a new brunch spot coming to midtown
Brothers behind many Valley favorites are teaming up to open a fresh morning restaurant.
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Iconic steakhouse Durant’s announces reopening date
After serving customers for 75 years, the restaurant closed in February. Now, it’s getting ready to reopen.
The 7 most exciting new restaurant openings of November
Last month brought a new steakhouse and cocktail bar to Phoenix, a pizzeria and arcade to Tempe and a fine-dining restaurant to Gilbert.
Popular coffee truck team finds a permanent home downtown
Fans of the roving truck will soon be able to enjoy seasonal sips and bites at an all-day cafe near Roosevelt Row.
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8 new restaurants to join Mesa’s Mekong Plaza
After over three years, the Mekong Plaza expansion is complete. Here’s what’s moving in.
Prescott restaurateur to open 3 new concepts in Phoenix
A new Italian restaurant, a pizzeria and a cocktail lounge are set to debut next year.
Take a look inside downtown’s hot new steakhouse and martini bar
The long-awaited restaurant and hidden cocktail lounge are now open in downtown Phoenix. Here’s a peek inside.
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Retro Scottsdale bar brings pinball and pizza to Tempe
With pizza slices and creative cocktails on the menu, the new spot lands in Tempe this week.
Phoenix record store’s new owner wants to build a ‘vinyl village.’ Here’s what that means
Josh ‘Breezy’ Briese puts a new spin on a storied midtown spot.
Valley seafood staple to open restaurant in downtown Phoenix
Fresh fish, poke bowls and tuna melts are coming to Arizona Center.
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6 new restaurants are coming soon to Mill Avenue
A pizzeria, burger bar and bakery have made their Tempe debut. Six more restaurants are on the way.
Long-awaited steakhouse, martini bar to open in downtown Phoenix this month
With buzz building for over a year, the new restaurant and hidden bar are ready to open their doors.
With ‘mad scientist’ brews, mobile coffee cart plants roots in Phoenix
The popular pop up’s owners apply their bar know-how to coffee and tea. The results are wild.
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Trader Joe’s opens in new Valley city
Shoppers can now find all the seasonal snacks, freezer staples and affordable wine closer to home.
Salt & Straw starts scooping at new Phoenix ice cream shop
The new shop is the Oregon-based ice cream company’s third Valley location.
Gadzooks team closes Phoenix restaurant, making way for new taco shop
A pop up and ‘passion project’ for Aaron Pool is finally getting a permanent home in Arcadia.
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Filthy Animal team and celebrity chef to open ‘theatrical’ Tempe restaurant
Pretty Decent Concepts is known for its over-the-top restaurants and bars. Now, they’ve teamed up with an acclaimed Italian chef.