Arizona Restaurant Week, which occurs each May and September, is when it's time to release your inner foodie.  

More than 100 restaurants are offering three-course meals for $33, $44 or $55 per person (not including wine pairings). Understandably, it's tough to choose where to start. So, we've rounded up our top picks to try out in Greater Phoenix during Arizona Restaurant Week.

See the full list of participating restaurants here

 

Buck & Rider

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Oysters, ribeye, and fresh fish, oh my. This seafood-centric restaurant features fresh seafood, raw bar items, hand rolled sushi, USDA Certified LGO Reserve steaks, and farm fresh vegetables — and stunning views of Camelback Mountain from its beautifully landscaped patio completed with a stone fireplace. Available for dine-in only.

Price: $55

 

Hearth '61

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This spot, located in the Mountain Shadows resort, gets its name from its main cooking tool, which Chef Charles Wiley uses masterfully. Feast on chilled tiger shrimp, roasted mahi mahi, and the coconut horchata flan.

Price $55

 

Kaizen

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Kaizen, located in the modern red-brick Lawrence Building in the warehouse district of downtown Phoenix, presents an interpretation of modern, elevated Japanese-Latin cuisine. For Arizona Restaurant Week, enjoy the Kaizen nigiri sampler, short rub, or the nanban fish fry tempura, among other options on the menu.

Price: $44

 

Latha

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Latha, a pan-African restaurant, celebrates the connection between cuisines from the Carribean, Brazil, and the American South. Latha, which is Swahili for flavor, will offer a special three-course dinner for Arizona Restaurant Week. From mushroom criollo to roasted porkchop to southern pound cake, there is something for everyone. 

Price: $55

 

Match Market & Bar

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Located at the FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel, and overlooking historic Portland Park, this upscale café, market and bar brings an international twist to downtown. Choose from pan seared cod, pollo asado, grilled hanger steak, chorizo orecchiette, and more. 

Price: $18-55

 

Prado

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Offering seasonal Spanish-influenced fare for an approachable American palate, Prado reflects the unique flavor and heritage of Spain’s Andalusian region, while utilizing the finest and freshest local ingredients made available by Arizona’s vast farming community. Choose from pollo a la cerveza, braised pork cheeks, or croquetas de pollo. For dessert, try out the manchego flan or the tarta de almandras. 

Price: $55

 

The Mission Kierland

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Renowned chef Matt Carter prepares modern Latin cuisine at The Mission Kierland, with influences from Spain, Mexico, Central America and South America. All meats are grilled using pecan and mesquite wood that instills a rich flavor in each dish. Delight in the black bean frybread, dungeness & snow crab tostada, or creekstone filet. For dessert, don't miss out on the pumpkin bread pudding or the espresso churros.

Price: $33-44

 

The Stockyards

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The Stockyards opened in 1947, and since then it's focused on one of Arizona's "Five C's": cattle. This historic spot has beef galore, all corn fed and aged well. Try the filet mignon, and finish off with the sour cream cheesecake. 

Price: $44-55

 

Wren & Wolf

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Located just steps away from Footprint Center, Wren & Wolf offers a cozy, urban atmosphere to grab drinks or have a sit-down dinner. During Arizona Restaurant Week, try out their 12-hour braised oxtail pappardelle or their 6oz filet of beef tenderloin. Plus, for dessert they have butter cake and meyer lemon cake. 

Price: $33-55