Central Phoenix Guidebook
Food scene
Green features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
163 locals recommend
Green New American Vegetarian
2022 N 7th StGreen features all your favorite foods made with 100% plant-based ingredients, vegan cheeses, and mock meats.
Purveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
66 locals recommend
The Breadfruit & Rum Bar
1 E Pierce StPurveyors of sustainable seafood, daring new rum cocktails, and a meticulously curated collection of premium rums.
Set in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
139 locals recommend
Taco Guild
546 E Osborn RdSet in an old church, this gastropublike spot serves sustainable Mexican fare, craft beer & tequila.
Rosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
15 locals recommend
Rosita's Place
2310 E McDowell RdRosita’s Place has great Mexican food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like your tia is in the kitchen cooking for you.
Tacos Sahuaro
2320 N 32nd StThe tacos here are some of the best in the area.
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadGreat Chihuahuan style Mexican food.
Open, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
61 locals recommend
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Oaxacan-style Mexican dishes and cocktails.
Founder, Irma Valle, was inspired by her travels in San Carlos Bay, Sonora Mexico. Wanting to share her experience, she brought that relaxed atmosphere and fresh seafood delivered directly from Guaymas Sonora to Phoenix residents.
San Carlos Seafood Restaurant
1901 E McDowell RdFounder, Irma Valle, was inspired by her travels in San Carlos Bay, Sonora Mexico. Wanting to share her experience, she brought that relaxed atmosphere and fresh seafood delivered directly from Guaymas Sonora to Phoenix residents.
Hip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central AveHip, modern eatery serving comfort foods from a variety of Asian countries, plus cocktails.
Relaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
63 locals recommend
Beckett's Table
3717 E Indian School RdRelaxed restaurant luring locals with seasonal New American meals & an extensive wine list.
Bar & Grills
Cocktails & pub grub served in a basic sports-bar setup with karaoke, pool tables & more.
Hideaway Lounge
3215 E Thomas RdCocktails & pub grub served in a basic sports-bar setup with karaoke, pool tables & more.
Bars & Lounges
Housed inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StHoused inside the former Arizona Prohibition Headquarters at the historic Luhrs Building in downtown Phoenix, Bitter & Twisted is both a stylish eatery and hip drinking space, with innovative bar bites and a world-class, award-winning and globally recognized cocktail program.
Music, film, spoken word & comedy showcased in an intimate venue with a game room & cocktail lounge.
186 locals recommend
Valley Bar
130 N Central AveMusic, film, spoken word & comedy showcased in an intimate venue with a game room & cocktail lounge.
Hotel Palomar’s chic bar serves craft cocktails & organic bites in a poolside setup with city views.
31 locals recommend
Lustre Bar
2 E Jefferson StHotel Palomar’s chic bar serves craft cocktails & organic bites in a poolside setup with city views.
Upscale haunt with craft cocktails, local beers & premium cigars, plus live music & outdoor seating.
32 locals recommend
Sazerac
821 N 2nd StUpscale haunt with craft cocktails, local beers & premium cigars, plus live music & outdoor seating.
Bustling hangout featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
102 locals recommend
The Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdBustling hangout featuring games like darts & skeeball, plus liquor tastings & local musicians.
Live Music
Brick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
Vibrant gathering place playing live rhythm & blues, funk & soul music in an intimate space.
42 locals recommend
Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th AveVibrant gathering place playing live rhythm & blues, funk & soul music in an intimate space.
Intimate concert venue well-known for live blues music & more played by local bands & national acts.
45 locals recommend
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdIntimate concert venue well-known for live blues music & more played by local bands & national acts.
Brick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveBrick-walled lounge set in a former garage that now offers Tex-Mex cooking & free live music.
Nightclubs
This sleek nightclub features dancing, grown-up arcade games & a menu of snacks & sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
Gypsy Bar
50 W Jefferson StThis sleek nightclub features dancing, grown-up arcade games & a menu of snacks & sandwiches.
Sports Venues
Talking Sticks Resort Arena
201 E Jefferson StCome see the Phoenix Suns play!
Chase Field
401 E Jefferson StCome see the Arizona D-backs play!
Right across 7th Street from The Wexler, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
11 locals recommend
Phoenix Country Club
2901 N 7th StRight across 7th Street from The Wexler, lies an urban oasis that has served the surrounding community since 1899. Phoenix Country Club is a private premier club where many of the valley's most influential people have enjoyed the high quality amenities and activities for over a hundred years.
Museum
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveSince its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals.