Guidebook for Phoenix

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Guidebook for Phoenix

Food Scene

One of our very favorite restaurants. They have a menu that changes seasonally and/or depending on the local ingredients that are in season. Very creative yet not over the top.. Locally owned! The best craft cocktails...Asian flavors! They have been featured as one of the most creative restaurants nationally and locally... Fabulous Patio... 602-222-3474 http://www.thecleverkoi.com
83 locals recommend
Clever Koi
4236 N Central Ave
83 locals recommend
One of our very favorite restaurants. They have a menu that changes seasonally and/or depending on the local ingredients that are in season. Very creative yet not over the top.. Locally owned! The best craft cocktails...Asian flavors! They have been featured as one of the most creative restaurants nationally and locally... Fabulous Patio... 602-222-3474 http://www.thecleverkoi.com
FABULOUS Americana creative farm to table concept...Option of getting everything family style is an option. Everything on their menu is fabulous... Great wine list. Fabulous house cocktails...They also have a coffee house and a beer garden. Great outdoor space... 602.687.9080! http://www.ocotillophx.com
95 locals recommend
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd St
95 locals recommend
FABULOUS Americana creative farm to table concept...Option of getting everything family style is an option. Everything on their menu is fabulous... Great wine list. Fabulous house cocktails...They also have a coffee house and a beer garden. Great outdoor space... 602.687.9080! http://www.ocotillophx.com
Been a staple of the valley for over 65 years.... Classic, great Ambiance, great food... Old work atmosphere. Enter from the back via the kitchen. Great bar...Great location. http://www.durantsaz.com..602-264-5967
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central Ave
137 locals recommend
Been a staple of the valley for over 65 years.... Classic, great Ambiance, great food... Old work atmosphere. Enter from the back via the kitchen. Great bar...Great location. http://www.durantsaz.com..602-264-5967
Around the corner from us... You can literally walk there in under five minutes. FANTASTIC Thai food...nothing fancy... fresh ingredients. Just GOOD... Locally owned by Piu and her husband... Reasonably priced. Great for dinner and they do have Lunch specials or even carry out. 602.297.8888 http://www.thaiesanphx.com
20 locals recommend
Thai E-San
616 W Indian School Rd
20 locals recommend
Around the corner from us... You can literally walk there in under five minutes. FANTASTIC Thai food...nothing fancy... fresh ingredients. Just GOOD... Locally owned by Piu and her husband... Reasonably priced. Great for dinner and they do have Lunch specials or even carry out. 602.297.8888 http://www.thaiesanphx.com
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Outdoor seating! Great pizza & Pastas, Great Wine! Great Beer! Full Bar! Superb Happy Hour! Drive thru for Pizza, Wine & Beer! www.federalpizza.com/ (602) 795-2520
93 locals recommend
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central Ave
93 locals recommend
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Outdoor seating! Great pizza & Pastas, Great Wine! Great Beer! Full Bar! Superb Happy Hour! Drive thru for Pizza, Wine & Beer! www.federalpizza.com/ (602) 795-2520
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Happy Hour is practically all day. Mouthwatering $2 street tacos start at 2pm until 6p. Fabulous & large Outdoor Patio! Locally owned. Great Blood Orange Margaritas etc etc...Fun place.. 602-274-8266 http://joyridetacohouse.com
102 locals recommend
Joyride Taco House | Central
5202 N Central Ave
102 locals recommend
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Happy Hour is practically all day. Mouthwatering $2 street tacos start at 2pm until 6p. Fabulous & large Outdoor Patio! Locally owned. Great Blood Orange Margaritas etc etc...Fun place.. 602-274-8266 http://joyridetacohouse.com
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Wine & Bruschetta Boards... Superb ambiance....Happy Hour is fantastic. (602) 274-5144 postinowinecafe.com
215 locals recommend
Postino Central
5144 N Central Ave
215 locals recommend
5mins drive. Locally owned by the UPWARD PROJECTS GROUP. Wine & Bruschetta Boards... Superb ambiance....Happy Hour is fantastic. (602) 274-5144 postinowinecafe.com
Great Thai food... Nice cocktails
41 locals recommend
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central Ave
41 locals recommend
Great Thai food... Nice cocktails
Very good Chinese food. Quick, fresh, affordable. Great for dining in or carryout....
21 locals recommend
China Chili
302 E Flower St
21 locals recommend
Very good Chinese food. Quick, fresh, affordable. Great for dining in or carryout....
Build your own bowl or order from menu. Fast, Fresh... Dine in or take out. Their egg foo young is the best...
Mu Shu Asian Grill Chinese Restaurant
1502 W Thomas Rd
Build your own bowl or order from menu. Fast, Fresh... Dine in or take out. Their egg foo young is the best...
Great breakfast place....
87 locals recommend
Vovomeena
1515 N 7th Ave
87 locals recommend
Great breakfast place....
Great breakfast joint but could be a little wait...
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback Rd
236 locals recommend
Great breakfast joint but could be a little wait...
New Mexico style. AZ Chain
17 locals recommend
Arriba Mexican Grill
15370 W McDowell Rd
17 locals recommend
New Mexico style. AZ Chain
FABULOUS Food... Cochinta Pibil, Fish in Banana Leaf etc etc. Locally owned by renowned chef.... Do not let the outside turn you off
140 locals recommend
Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St
140 locals recommend
FABULOUS Food... Cochinta Pibil, Fish in Banana Leaf etc etc. Locally owned by renowned chef.... Do not let the outside turn you off
Fantastic Southwestern cuisine...
19 locals recommend
Sierra Bonita Grill
6933 N 7th St
19 locals recommend
Fantastic Southwestern cuisine...
Fantastic Mexican Cuisine. Not your regular fare... Killer Margaritas
9 locals recommend
Asi Es La Vida Restaurant
3602 N 24th St
9 locals recommend
Fantastic Mexican Cuisine. Not your regular fare... Killer Margaritas
Fantastic location, great food with mediterranean flare, great prices, wonderful service! Whether you like steak, lamb, fish, seafood, chicken, pasta etc etc. its all great!
9 locals recommend
Alexi's Grill
3550 N Central Ave
9 locals recommend
Fantastic location, great food with mediterranean flare, great prices, wonderful service! Whether you like steak, lamb, fish, seafood, chicken, pasta etc etc. its all great!
Great ambiance. Fresh food... Fun place...Just 10-15mins away. A Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. 4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85018 (602) 346-0110 http://www.buckandrider.com
121 locals recommend
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback Rd
121 locals recommend
Great ambiance. Fresh food... Fun place...Just 10-15mins away. A Seafood Eatery and Oyster Bar. 4225 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix AZ 85018 (602) 346-0110 http://www.buckandrider.com
Voted “Best Seafood in the Valley”. They are located 1720 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone:(602) 277-3474 In addition to offering the freshest seafood around, they also feature an oyster bar, a sushi bar, the best clam chowder. www.bluewatergrill.com
18 locals recommend
Pork On A Fork BBQ & Catering
4724 N 20th St
18 locals recommend
Voted “Best Seafood in the Valley”. They are located 1720 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone:(602) 277-3474 In addition to offering the freshest seafood around, they also feature an oyster bar, a sushi bar, the best clam chowder. www.bluewatergrill.com
Hana is BYOB. Only beer, wine & sake and no corkage fee! Hana is family owned restaurant in a neighborhood rich with historic family eateries. 5524 N 7th Ave Phoenix, Az 85013-1702 602.973.1238 http://hanajapaneseeatery.com
38 locals recommend
Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th Ave
38 locals recommend
Hana is BYOB. Only beer, wine & sake and no corkage fee! Hana is family owned restaurant in a neighborhood rich with historic family eateries. 5524 N 7th Ave Phoenix, Az 85013-1702 602.973.1238 http://hanajapaneseeatery.com
Walk to restaurant. Just around the corner. Long-running, family-owned eatery serving traditional Mexican fare in a casual setting. Phone:(602) 277-4831 mipatioaz.com
26 locals recommend
Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th Ave
26 locals recommend
Walk to restaurant. Just around the corner. Long-running, family-owned eatery serving traditional Mexican fare in a casual setting. Phone:(602) 277-4831 mipatioaz.com
Minutes away & Locally owned. This family-owned diner with a retro vibe serves classic comfort favorites for breakfast & lunch. Phone:(602) 535-4999
22 locals recommend
Joe's Diner
4515 N 7th Ave
22 locals recommend
Minutes away & Locally owned. This family-owned diner with a retro vibe serves classic comfort favorites for breakfast & lunch. Phone:(602) 535-4999
Fun and lively place is 5 mins away. The Yard has 3 restaurants in one compound. The big open space between the three restaurants is a sitting area with comfy chairs/couches chatting away or playing a little cornhole and ping pong etc. Its a Fox Concepts space. foxrc.com
118 locals recommend
The Yard
5640 N 7th St
118 locals recommend
Fun and lively place is 5 mins away. The Yard has 3 restaurants in one compound. The big open space between the three restaurants is a sitting area with comfy chairs/couches chatting away or playing a little cornhole and ping pong etc. Its a Fox Concepts space. foxrc.com
Its at The Yard...
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback Rd
561 locals recommend
Its at The Yard...
Its at The Yard
7 locals recommend
Little Cleo's Seafood Legend
5632 North 7th Street
7 locals recommend
Its at The Yard
Its casual setting...Its at The Yard and is fabulous... Local renowned chef Silvana Salcido Esperaza owns this little gem. Its regional Mexican cooking http://www.barriourbanophx.com
6 locals recommend
Barrio Urbano
5632 North 7th Street
6 locals recommend
Its casual setting...Its at The Yard and is fabulous... Local renowned chef Silvana Salcido Esperaza owns this little gem. Its regional Mexican cooking http://www.barriourbanophx.com
Very lively patio. This is a nice and sleek restaurant with great ambiance and great food. http://hillstonerestaurant.com/locations/phoenix/ (602) 957-9700
84 locals recommend
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback Rd
84 locals recommend
Very lively patio. This is a nice and sleek restaurant with great ambiance and great food. http://hillstonerestaurant.com/locations/phoenix/ (602) 957-9700
Happy Hour starts at 11am and goes on until 5pm... Drinks are $5 and so are wine and pitchers of beer. Great patio, Great Food, Great Bar.... The salads and the burgers are awesome... Great brunch as well
136 locals recommend
Windsor
5223 N Central Ave
136 locals recommend
Happy Hour starts at 11am and goes on until 5pm... Drinks are $5 and so are wine and pitchers of beer. Great patio, Great Food, Great Bar.... The salads and the burgers are awesome... Great brunch as well
Yes we do get great sushi even in the desert... Great Happy Hour... Fabulous rolls, sashimi, soups, noodles, rice, appetizers. The Gyoza is awesome here...
13 locals recommend
Yama Sushi House - Phoenix
4750 N Central Ave
13 locals recommend
Yes we do get great sushi even in the desert... Great Happy Hour... Fabulous rolls, sashimi, soups, noodles, rice, appetizers. The Gyoza is awesome here...
This is a very cute and quaint breakfast cafe with freshly baked goodies. Fresh and local ingredients used. Locally owned and managed...
54 locals recommend
fàme caffe
4700 N Central Ave
54 locals recommend
This is a very cute and quaint breakfast cafe with freshly baked goodies. Fresh and local ingredients used. Locally owned and managed...
AMAZING!!!!! For a quick trip to New Mexico without leaving Central Phoenix, join us at Richardson’s, where proprietor Richardson Browne has been dishing up hearty New Mexican-inspired fare, like carne adovada, smoked turkey enchiladas and bacon wrapped shrimp, as well as fresh seafood and steaks since 1988. You can eat in the dining room with its cozy oversized booths, saltillo tile, gleaming copper-topped bar and colorful southwestern woven rugs on the walls. Or, enjoy your meal on the inviting outside viga-covered patio.
63 locals recommend
Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico
6335 N 16th St
63 locals recommend
AMAZING!!!!! For a quick trip to New Mexico without leaving Central Phoenix, join us at Richardson’s, where proprietor Richardson Browne has been dishing up hearty New Mexican-inspired fare, like carne adovada, smoked turkey enchiladas and bacon wrapped shrimp, as well as fresh seafood and steaks since 1988. You can eat in the dining room with its cozy oversized booths, saltillo tile, gleaming copper-topped bar and colorful southwestern woven rugs on the walls. Or, enjoy your meal on the inviting outside viga-covered patio.
his beautiful stone house of a restaurant – just across the covered patio from Richardson’s – features dim lighting, copper-topped bars and excellent service. The name (pronounced ro-ker-ee) means “smokehouse in Dutch” and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates.” Don’t miss the down stairs bar. The best brunch in the valley... The Huevos Rancheros are truly the best EVER... Home of the green chile potato... Southwest cuisine at its best. Locally owned and managed... http://richardsonsnm.com/rokerij/
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th St
57 locals recommend
his beautiful stone house of a restaurant – just across the covered patio from Richardson’s – features dim lighting, copper-topped bars and excellent service. The name (pronounced ro-ker-ee) means “smokehouse in Dutch” and features a great selection of steaks, chops, fresh fish and “small plates.” Don’t miss the down stairs bar. The best brunch in the valley... The Huevos Rancheros are truly the best EVER... Home of the green chile potato... Southwest cuisine at its best. Locally owned and managed... http://richardsonsnm.com/rokerij/
The Fry Bread House, which opened in 1992, is owned by Cecilia Miller, a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Native Americans. In 2012, it was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an American Classic. The restaurant is one of only five restaurants, and the first Native American restaurant, in the United States to win the 2012 James Beard American Classics award. This is a must try....
19 locals recommend
Fry Bread House
4545 N 7th Ave
19 locals recommend
The Fry Bread House, which opened in 1992, is owned by Cecilia Miller, a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Native Americans. In 2012, it was recognized by the James Beard Foundation as an American Classic. The restaurant is one of only five restaurants, and the first Native American restaurant, in the United States to win the 2012 James Beard American Classics award. This is a must try....
Hip spot for New American small plates at dinner & late-night craft cocktails in stylish digs. TJ Culp's Restaurant Progress is one of the most popular and refreshingly earnest newer joints in Phoenix. Chef/Owner TJ Culp is only 27 years old and has been voted the number one chef of the valley. Innovative yet approachable cuisine. The cocktails are crafty and outstanding. The classic cocktails are beyond amazing... Its also walking distance from our place.
37 locals recommend
Restaurant Progress
702 W Montecito Ave
37 locals recommend
Hip spot for New American small plates at dinner & late-night craft cocktails in stylish digs. TJ Culp's Restaurant Progress is one of the most popular and refreshingly earnest newer joints in Phoenix. Chef/Owner TJ Culp is only 27 years old and has been voted the number one chef of the valley. Innovative yet approachable cuisine. The cocktails are crafty and outstanding. The classic cocktails are beyond amazing... Its also walking distance from our place.

Drinks & Nightlife

5 mins drive. English Pub with English fare and regular Bar food.... Large TV's, Pool tables etc... fun place. http://georgeanddragonpub.net 602-241-0018
23 locals recommend
George and Dragon English Pub
4240 N Central Ave
23 locals recommend
5 mins drive. English Pub with English fare and regular Bar food.... Large TV's, Pool tables etc... fun place. http://georgeanddragonpub.net 602-241-0018
Fabulous craft cocktails! Great Appetizers.
151 locals recommend
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson St
151 locals recommend
Fabulous craft cocktails! Great Appetizers.
Phoenix's Home Of The Blues. The best place in the valley to hear live music every day of the week. And the best in Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer. Its housed in an historic bungalow just 2 mins away. (602) 230-0205 http://www.charshastheblues.com
42 locals recommend
Char's Has the Blues
4631 N 7th Ave
42 locals recommend
Phoenix's Home Of The Blues. The best place in the valley to hear live music every day of the week. And the best in Blues, R&B, Soul and Funk music the valley has to offer. Its housed in an historic bungalow just 2 mins away. (602) 230-0205 http://www.charshastheblues.com
The Rhythm Room is a roots, blues, and concert club located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the venue of nationally known acts on an almost nightly basis. Phone: (602) 265-4842 www.rhythmroom.com
45 locals recommend
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School Rd
45 locals recommend
The Rhythm Room is a roots, blues, and concert club located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is the venue of nationally known acts on an almost nightly basis. Phone: (602) 265-4842 www.rhythmroom.com
Recognized by Downbeat Magazine as one of the top jazz venues in the United States, The Nash is named for “the most valuable player” in jazz (Modern Drummer Magazine), Phoenix native Lewis Nash. The Nash (602) 795-0464 http://www.thenash.org
47 locals recommend
The Nash Jazz Club
110 East Roosevelt Street
47 locals recommend
Recognized by Downbeat Magazine as one of the top jazz venues in the United States, The Nash is named for “the most valuable player” in jazz (Modern Drummer Magazine), Phoenix native Lewis Nash. The Nash (602) 795-0464 http://www.thenash.org
Live music venue that is housed in an old garage built around the turn of the century. Fun place...Open 11am-2pm... Serves local food all day and all night... Phone:(602) 716-2222 crescentphx.com
204 locals recommend
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd Ave
204 locals recommend
Live music venue that is housed in an old garage built around the turn of the century. Fun place...Open 11am-2pm... Serves local food all day and all night... Phone:(602) 716-2222 crescentphx.com
It is literally 2mins drive from us. Its a casual, fun and carefree little local bar that has bar food, TV's, complimentary nuts and popcorn, inexpensive drinkswww.originalhamburgerworks.com
25 locals recommend
Original Hamburger Works
2801 N 15th Ave
25 locals recommend
It is literally 2mins drive from us. Its a casual, fun and carefree little local bar that has bar food, TV's, complimentary nuts and popcorn, inexpensive drinkswww.originalhamburgerworks.com

Arts & Culture

Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard is an institution that successfully combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central Ave
653 locals recommend
Dedicated to the sensitive and accurate portrayal of Native arts and cultures, the Heard is an institution that successfully combines the stories of American Indian people from a personal perspective
Popular international exhibitions are shown along side the Museum’s outstanding collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western Americanhttp://www.phxart.org
686 locals recommend
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
686 locals recommend
Popular international exhibitions are shown along side the Museum’s outstanding collection of more than 18,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western Americanhttp://www.phxart.org
The largest producing regional theatre company in the Valley, Phoenix Theatre offers more programs and experiences than any other. Over 200 performances on multiple stages. http://phoenixtheatre.com
42 locals recommend
The Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N Central Ave
42 locals recommend
The largest producing regional theatre company in the Valley, Phoenix Theatre offers more programs and experiences than any other. Over 200 performances on multiple stages. http://phoenixtheatre.com
Mesa Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue with lawn seating located in Mesa, Arizona. It opened in 1979 and has a maximum capacity of 4,950 people. (480) 644-2560 https://www.mesaamp.com
12 locals recommend
Mesa Amphitheatre
263 N Center St
12 locals recommend
Mesa Amphitheatre is an outdoor concert venue with lawn seating located in Mesa, Arizona. It opened in 1979 and has a maximum capacity of 4,950 people. (480) 644-2560 https://www.mesaamp.com

Shopping

Antique/vintage store
6 locals recommend
Zinnias At Melrose
724 West Indian School Road
6 locals recommend
Antique/vintage store

Everything Else

Rawhide Western Town Rawhide is the perfect place to visit whether you are local, from out of town, or out of the country. The town of Rawhide promises to deliver up a true western experience of AZ.
53 locals recommend
Rawhide Western Town and Event Center
5700 W North Loop Rd
53 locals recommend
Rawhide Western Town Rawhide is the perfect place to visit whether you are local, from out of town, or out of the country. The town of Rawhide promises to deliver up a true western experience of AZ.

Sightseeing

Fun and funky, with a decidedly Old West flair. Where the Old West Meets the New West. http://downtownscottsdale.com/points-of-interest/
1379 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale Rd
1379 locals recommend
Fun and funky, with a decidedly Old West flair. Where the Old West Meets the New West. http://downtownscottsdale.com/points-of-interest/
With a renewed urban vibrancy and a locally owned charm, Downtown Phoenix has become the epicenter for fun “things to do” http://dtphx.org
191 locals recommend
Downtown Phoenix
191 locals recommend
With a renewed urban vibrancy and a locally owned charm, Downtown Phoenix has become the epicenter for fun “things to do” http://dtphx.org
From our western lifestyle, rural development patterns, dramatic views, trails, open spaces and wildlife habitats. http://www.cavecreek.org/DocumentCenter/View/2370Edit
239 locals recommend
Cave Creek
239 locals recommend
From our western lifestyle, rural development patterns, dramatic views, trails, open spaces and wildlife habitats. http://www.cavecreek.org/DocumentCenter/View/2370Edit
THE GARDEN'S FIVE UNIQUE TRAILS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE SONORAN DESERT.http://www.dbg.org/events/bruce-munro-sonoran-light
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
1231 locals recommend
THE GARDEN'S FIVE UNIQUE TRAILS ARE HERE TO HELP YOU EXPLORE AND ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE SONORAN DESERT.http://www.dbg.org/events/bruce-munro-sonoran-light
Its massive, otherworldly sandstone buttes set Papago Park apart, even in a city and state filled with world-class natural attractions. While visitors to Papago can enjoy its extensive trail network
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin Pkwy
543 locals recommend
Its massive, otherworldly sandstone buttes set Papago Park apart, even in a city and state filled with world-class natural attractions. While visitors to Papago can enjoy its extensive trail network
Out of Africa Wildlife Park strives to educate and entertain, to provide an exciting and engaging opportunity to love and respect creation and Creator.
215 locals recommend
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 Arizona 260
215 locals recommend
Out of Africa Wildlife Park strives to educate and entertain, to provide an exciting and engaging opportunity to love and respect creation and Creator.
Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 4,000 animals representing nearly 600 species. By comparison, the Phoenix Zoo is home to some 1,300 animals including 200 endangered species.
217 locals recommend
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park
16501 W Northern Ave
217 locals recommend
Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 4,000 animals representing nearly 600 species. By comparison, the Phoenix Zoo is home to some 1,300 animals including 200 endangered species.

Essentials

Its around the corner.
413 locals recommend
Safeway
340 E McDowell Rd
413 locals recommend
Its around the corner.
7-10 mins away
218 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th St
218 locals recommend
7-10 mins away
7-10 mins away
413 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell Rd
413 locals recommend
7-10 mins away
10-12 mins away
260 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School Rd
260 locals recommend
10-12 mins away