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- CcourtneyPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoI love Palma. The food is great and the overall place is amazing! I enjoy going there 😍More infoPalmaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown Phoenix•4.6
- MMichaelvipSeattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoIt's sometimes a crapshoot with hotel restaurants, but we were impressed with Carcara. Had Sunday brunch -- incredibly attentive service, and the food was quite good. I'd totally come here again (and likely will); it's a great place to go before a performance at Symphony Hall or the Herberger.More infoCarcaraPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Phoenix•4.6
- PPriscilaPhoenix / Arizona •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoReally nice place , We made a reservation for 4 people and more friends showed up, the host was very nice and he was able to move us to a bigger table with out any problem, the food was good drinks are good as well , the waitress came by a few times to check on us overall a good place to go.More infoMiel de AgavePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown Phoenix•4.4
- TTrishellevipPhoenix / Arizona •9 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAmazing good! Wonderful service! Enjoyed our dinnerMore infoPOMO Pizzeria Napoletana - Downtown PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Downtown Phoenix•4.7
- RRomanPhoenix / Arizona •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSecond visit and this place did not disappoint. The food was amazing - the ribeye and the wagyu carpaccio were incredible. I absolutely love the rustic-luxurious feel. Plus the historic touch makes for an excellent vibe for an upscale audience.More infoRough RiderPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Phoenix•4.8
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Urban sophistication and natural beauty make Phoenix ripe for romance. The city’s best date-night restaurants are experts at setting the stage for love whether it’s an easygoing evening or a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. White Louis XVI chairs and glittering chandeliers make a proposal-worthy backdrop at a stunner in Old Town Scottsdale. A modern brasserie in North Scottsdale draws couples for spirited sommelier competitions. This striking Sonoran metropolis is filled with places to celebrate your sweetheart. Read on for a guide to Phoenix’s 9 most romantic restaurants to book now.
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Despite triple-digit temperatures, summer is anything but slow in Phoenix. And the folks behind these six new dining and drinking establishments, where locals have been turning up with much enthusiasm, would agree. Get a respite from the heat at a fancy cocktail lounge in Old Town Scottsdale and cool off with refreshing salads at a pizzeria downtown. Or go the other extreme and embrace the fire—a new sushi and izakaya joint specializes in skewers cooked over Japanese charcoal, while a modern Indian restaurant dials up the spices on its lamb chops and seafood curries. These are Phoenix’s four best restaurants to book right now.
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You’re meeting an old buddy for a sidecar. Or grabbing an after-work Manhattan with your boss. Or maybe your sister needs to bend your ear over a chilled pinot. Here’s the good news: Phoenix and its surrounding cities are bursting with great bars and cocktail lounges, suited for a range of hangouts. Here are 9 of the best for your consideration.
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Eating outdoors in the often-sultry desert isn’t just an option—it’s a pleasure. In Phoenix, many restaurateurs have ushered al fresco dining to cool new heights. Savor locally inspired plates with a view of the McDowell Mountains or sip sangria amongst the palms. Here are the city’s best restaurants for dining outside.
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The Valley of the Sun is fast becoming a sought-after dining destination. People once came to the Sonoran Desert looking for saguaros and sunshine; today, they’re just as likely to be scouting out the perfect spare rib hoagie or sticky buns from a certain resort restaurant. Here is a microcosm of the Valley’s resilient and imaginative spirit— the best and beloved lunch and dinner spots in Phoenix and its surrounding cities.
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Historically known for cowboy steaks cooked chuck-wagon style, Phoenix will not disappoint when it comes to steakhouses. From high-end to eclectic to family-style, you will find a restaurant that fits your tastes. If you’re looking for something more ethnic, Mexican-influenced fare is in abundance. You can find authentic Mexican dishes like empanadas and tacos or more Americanized fare like burritos and enchiladas. If these don’t strike your fancy, Phoenix’s restaurant diversity offers plentiful American, seafood, French, sushi, Thai, and Italian restaurants. If you see fry bread on the menu, give it a try! Fry bread is a deep-fried, chewy dough sometimes eaten sweet with sugar and honey, or it may be the base for Mexican-style toppings and authentic chili sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Phoenix include Ocotillo, The Arrogant Butcher and Wren & Wolf
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Phoenix are The Arrogant Butcher, Cibo and Ocotillo
Bottomless brunch in Downtown Phoenix is available at Wren & Wolf, Ocotillo and Latha Restaurant
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Phoenix is Wren & Wolf
Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix with a great view include Carcara, The Arrogant Butcher and Eden Rooftop Bar
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