Restaurants

Buzz-worthy eateries are as plentiful in Greater Phoenix as cactuses, and they come in just as many varieties. Some are the creations of celebrity chefs who grace the pages of magazines and the sets of cooking shows. Others are local gems that serve Southwestern and Mexican dishes crafted from homegrown ingredients such as peppers, pomegranates and citrus fruits.

In between you’ll find flavors from faraway lands and cozy wine bars that pair fantastic food with great grape. And if you’re hankering for some meaty American fare, be sure to swagger into one of Phoenix’s famous steakhouses.

 

Chefs' Picks

  • Four noted local chefs dish on their go-to dining spots for date nights, cheap eats, ethnic cuisine and more.

Bite Magazine

The Phoenix food experts at Bite Magazine explore the local dining scene in their blog series. Check out some highlights below and see the full series at our Hot Sheet blog. 

  • 5 Signature Phoenix Dishes

    Bite Magazine highlights five signature dishes that have endearingly become the faces of Phoenix's culinary scene.

  • Fill Up On These 5 Big Burritos

    Let’s face it, big burritos are where it’s at, especially at these Phoenix eateries where bigger is always better.

  • 5 Phoenix Spots Open 24/7

    Satisfy your late-night (or early-morning) hunger at these five Phoenix restaurants open 24 hours a day.

  • Boozy Brunch Spots

    From southern-inspired sips to tropical teasers to classic cocktails, it’s bottoms-up at these boozy brunch spots.

  • Central Phoenix Dining

    Central Avenue's dining scene is brimming with restaurants, some of which have recently opened and others that are well-trenched in dining success.

  • 5 Popular Phoenix Dive Bars

    Dive bar. Pub. Watering hole. Whatever you call them, we love their unapologetic lack of pretense, well-worn edges and universally welcoming spirit.

More from The Hot Sheet Blog

Culinary Tales

In these selections from our PHX Stories, local writers take us on a light rail pub crawl, indulge in Southern cravings, take a slice out of Phoenix's pizza scene, and more. 

  • 'Microhoods' of CenPho

    In Midtown and Uptown, eat/drink/shop gathering places thrive where strip malls once stood.

  • Slices of Heaven

    A local writer and bona fide pizza fanatic gives us the rundown on Phoenix’s formidable pizza scene.

  • Light Rail Pub Crawl

    Who needs a car when a ‘conveyor belt’ can transport you between Central Phoenix dining and drinks?

  • Dark Bars

    Phoenix’s summer sunshine compels local barflies to step out of the light and grab a drink in cool darkness.

  • Kid-Friendly Coffeehouse

    The Teapot lets parents retain their latte-sipping sensibilities while their kids frolic in a backyard playground.

  • The Tamale Store

    In her quest to create the perfect tamale, Martha Castillo built a family business with a cultish following.

  • Cocktail Hour(s)

    Bitter & Twisted barman Ross Simon takes writer on a tour of his favorite Central Phoenix cocktail spots.

  • Welcome Diner

    It's a neighborhood mainstay for when you absolutely, positively have to have a chicken biscuit and a boulevardier after midnight.

  • Southern Food in Phoenix

    A transplanted Southerner satisfies her hankering for the tastes of home at these local joints.

Phoenix Breweries

Greater Phoenix's burgeoning brewery scene is home to more than 30 breweries and counting. Get the details on the desert's hop havens with our Phoenix breweries blog post.


Food Talkies

Filmmaker Andrew Gooi's videos take you into the sacred spaces of Arizona’s most innovative chefs and tastemakers. 

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