Phoenix Restaurants


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  1. Official Tourism Site: Phoenix Restaurant Guide
  2. Concierge.com: Phoenix & Scottsdale Restaurants  WARNING: Pop-ups
  3. Frommer's: Phoenix Restaurants
  4. Fodor's: Phoenix & Scottsdale Restaurants  WARNING: Pop-ups
  5. Travel + Leisure: Phoenix Restaurants
  6. Lonely Planet: Phoenix Eat
  7. TripAdvisor: Phoenix Restaurants  WARNING: Pop-ups
  • NOTE: Restaurants mentioned on this page plotted on Google Maps


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Phoenix High-End Restaurants

  • Lon's At the Hermosa, American Regional - Map
    5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
    Scottsdale, AZ, 85253 USA
    voice: 602-955-7878
    fax: 602-955-7893
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Dinner entrees are reliable, though not quite as imaginative as the appetizers (I like to skip the entrees and just make a meal of appetizers). The bar is cozy and romantic"
    • Fodor's Choice WARNING: Pop-ups: "In an adobe hacienda hand-built by cowboy artist Lon Megargee, this romantic spot has sweeping vistas of Camelback Mountain and the perfect patio for after-dinner drinks under the stars."
  • Cowboy Ciao, American Regional - Map
    7133 E Stetson Dr.
    Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 USA
    voice: 480-946-3111
    fax: 480-946-3111
    • Concierge.com Recommended WARNING: Pop-ups: "The unique (some say odd) combo of Southwest and Italian translates into heavy dishes that shun simplicity."
    • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Delicious food with a global influence and a fun, "cowboy chic" atmosphere make this a great place for a memorable meal."
  • La Hacienda, Mexican - Map
    7575 E Princess Dr
    Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 USA
    voice: 480-585-4848
    fax: 480-585-0091
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "[T]his is not your average taco joint. La Hacienda serves gourmet Mexican cuisine in an upscale, glamorous but rustic setting reminiscent of an early 1900s hacienda (stone-tiled floor, Mexican glassware and crockery, a beehive fireplace)."
    • Fodor's Review WARNING: Pop-ups: "To ensure authentic cuisine, executive chef Reed Groban took tasting tours through Mexican villages and towns."
  • T. Cook's (Central Phoenix), Mediterranean - Map
    5200 East Camelback Road
    Phoenix, AZ, 85018 USA
    voice: 866-579-3636
    fax: 602-840-6927
    • Frommer's Exceptional Rating: "Located within the walls of the Mediterranean-inspired Royal Palms Resort & Spa, it's surrounded by decades-old gardens and even has palm trees growing right through the roof of the dining room."
    • Fodor's Review WARNING: Pop-ups: "One of the finest restaurants in the Valley, T. Cook's oozes romance, from the floor-to-ceiling windows with dramatic views of Camelback Mountain to its 1930s-style Spanish-colonial architecture and decor."
  • Sassi, Italian - Map
    10455 E Pinnacle Peak Parkway
    Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 USA
    voice: 480-502-9095
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "If you've had to forego this year's vacation in Italy, then don't miss an opportunity to have a meal at this Tuscan villa transplanted to the Arizona desert."

Phoenix Moderate Restaurants

  • Sea Saw, Sushi/Japanese - Map
    7133 E Stetson Dr
    Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 USA
    voice: 480-481-9463
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Chef Nobuo Fukuda is considered one of the best chefs in the country, but you'd never guess that this unpretentious hole in the wall is home to such a celebrated chef."
    • Fodor's Choice WARNING: Pop-ups: "Chef Nobu Fukada is creating some of the Valley's most interesting food at this small, simple eatery."
    • Fodor's Choice WARNING: Pop-ups: "A well-traveled and well-rounded couple, Craig and Kris DeMarco have come full-circle in central Phoenix."
  • Thaifoon, Asian/Pac Rim - Map
    8777 N Scottsdale Rd
    Paradise Valley, AZ, 85253 USA
    voice: 480-998-0011
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Thaifoon merges a hip upscale setting with flavorful food at economical prices. In fact, the dishes here are so good, you'll likely find yourself coming back repeatedly to try others."
  • Sam's Cafe (Downtown), American Regional - Map
    455 N 3rd St # 114
    Phoenix, AZ, 85004 USA
    voice: 602-840-7777
    fax: 602-252-0334
    • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Sam's Cafe, one of only a handful of decent downtown restaurants, offers food that's every bit as imaginative, but not nearly as expensive, as that served at other (often overrated) Southwestern restaurants in Phoenix."

Phoenix Affordable Restaurants

  • Pizzeria Bianco (Downtown), Pizza - Map
    623 E Adams St
    Phoenix, AZ, 85004 USA
    voice: 602-258-8300
    • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "Even though this historic brick building is in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the atmosphere is so cozy it feels like your neighborhood local, and the wood-burning oven turns out deliciously rustic pizzas."
    • Fodor's Choice WARNING: Pop-ups: "Brooklyn native Chris Bianco makes pizza with a passion in this small establishment in Heritage Square."
  • Los Dos Molinos (Downtown), Mexican - Map
    8646 S Central Ave
    Phoenix, AZ, 85042 USA
    voice: 602-243-9113
    • Frommer's Highly Recommended: "I hope you travel with a fire extinguisher. You're gonna need it if you eat at this legendary hot spot in south Phoenix. The food here is New Mexican style, which means everything, with the exception of the margaritas, is incendiary."
    • Lonely Planet Selection: "The food is New Mexican-influenced restaurant and really delicious, especially if you have a taste for chillies. The Mexican pizzas are also popular."
  • 5 & Diner (Central Phoenix), American - Map
    5220 N 16th St
    Phoenix, AZ, 85016 USA
    voice: 480-962-7104
    fax: 480-962-0159
    • Frommer's Recommended: "If it's 2am and you just have to have a big, greasy burger and a side of fries, head for the 24-hour 5 & Diner. You can't miss it -- it's the classic streamliner diner that looks as though it just materialized from New Jersey."
    • Lonely Planet Selection: "A visit here really is lots of fun, featuring inexpensive food, friendly service and a 1950s setting. "
  • MacAlpine's Soda Fountain (Downtown), American - Map
    2303 N 7th St
    Phoenix, AZ, 85006 USA
    voice: 602-262-5545
    • Frommer's Recommended: "This is the oldest operating soda fountain in the Southwest, and it hasn't changed much since its opening in 1928. Wooden booths and worn countertops show the patina of age."
    • Lonely Planet Selection: "The oldest diner in Phoenix, it serves huge breakfasts and features an authentic soda fountain and genuine sundaes."

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