Guidebook for Phoenix
Drinks & Nightlife
Cozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace.
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StCozy restaurant & bar serving New Mexican cuisine in a stylish space with a fireplace.
Trendy lounge offering craft cocktails & refined bar bites, plus retro games & stylish decor.
25 locals recommend
Linger Longer Lounge
6522 N 16th StTrendy lounge offering craft cocktails & refined bar bites, plus retro games & stylish decor.
The Yard
5640 N 7th StFood Scene
Open, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Mexican dishes, plus cocktails.
61 locals recommend
Otro Cafe
6035 N 7th StOpen, contemporary kitchen serving New American fare & innovative Mexican dishes, plus cocktails.
Cool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Stylish neighborhood hangout providing drinks & modern takes on comfort food, plus bocce ball & DJs.
86 locals recommend
The Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th StStylish neighborhood hangout providing drinks & modern takes on comfort food, plus bocce ball & DJs.
Stylish restaurant serving eclectic dishes in a space filled with art celebrating local history.
36 locals recommend
Phoenix City Grille
5816 N 16th StStylish restaurant serving eclectic dishes in a space filled with art celebrating local history.
Longtime Mexican eatery offering Sonoran chow & signature chimichangas in festive, old-school digs.
27 locals recommend
La Piñata Mexican Food Restaurant
5521 N 7th AveLongtime Mexican eatery offering Sonoran chow & signature chimichangas in festive, old-school digs.
Family-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.
60 locals recommend
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
100 E Camelback RdFamily-owned local chain for Italian classics & Chicago-style, deep-dish pizzas with butter crusts.
Longtime, family-run pizzeria offering classic & creative pies & casual Italian meals.
56 locals recommend
Spinato's Pizzeria
5509 N 7th StLongtime, family-run pizzeria offering classic & creative pies & casual Italian meals.
No-frills outpost for familiar Vietnamese dishes like sandwiches, noodle soups & spring rolls.
29 locals recommend
Phở Thành Restaurant
1702 W Camelback RdNo-frills outpost for familiar Vietnamese dishes like sandwiches, noodle soups & spring rolls.
Cozy bar & eatery with a refined rustic feel & a menu featuring Southwestern & American cuisine.
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StCozy bar & eatery with a refined rustic feel & a menu featuring Southwestern & American cuisine.
Branch of a Southwestern chain eatery known for its large margarita selection & happy-hour deals.
12 locals recommend
Z'Tejas Mexican Restaurant and Grill
1525 E Bethany Home RdBranch of a Southwestern chain eatery known for its large margarita selection & happy-hour deals.
Steakhouse plating homestyle Southern food & BBQ in kitschy digs full of Texas memorabilia.
24 locals recommend
Texaz Grill
6003 N 16th StSteakhouse plating homestyle Southern food & BBQ in kitschy digs full of Texas memorabilia.
Casual restaurant & bar serving Southwestern-style comfort fare in a rustic setting.
19 locals recommend
Sierra Bonita Grill
6933 N 7th StCasual restaurant & bar serving Southwestern-style comfort fare in a rustic setting.
Charbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
35 locals recommend
The Habit Burger Grill
530 W McDowell RdCharbroiled burgers star at this fast-food chain also offering deli-type sandwiches, salads & fries.
Small, colorful storefront bistro & bar serving a menu of Latin eats plus margaritas & mojitos.
22 locals recommend
Fuego Bistro
401 West Clarendon AvenueSmall, colorful storefront bistro & bar serving a menu of Latin eats plus margaritas & mojitos.
New American fare, beer & cocktails served in easygoing surrounds or on a dog-friendly patio.
8 locals recommend
Joe's Midnight Run
New American fare, beer & cocktails served in easygoing surrounds or on a dog-friendly patio.
Shopping
Shopping plaza with office supplies, a food market & fast food in more than a dozen spots.
Camelback Village Square
744 W Camelback RdShopping plaza with office supplies, a food market & fast food in more than a dozen spots.
Parks & Nature
Group of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
78 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve
2701 Piestewa Peak DriveGroup of parks with mountain & desert hiking trails, plus an abundance of cacti & native wildlife.
Park with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
39 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak Park
2701 E Squaw Peak DrPark with miles of trails & a scenic 2,608-foot summit which is a popular destination for hikers.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
653 locals recommend
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveExhibits devoted to Native American civilizations, including a big collection of Southwestern art.
Expansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10.
183 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StExpansive museum with 300-plus interactive play areas for babies to kids up to age 10.
Entertainment & Activities
Theme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.
27 locals recommend
Enchanted Island Amusement Park
1202 W Encanto BlvdTheme park offering games, a carousel, a train ride, pedal boats & a splash pad all aimed at kids.