Locations in Phoenix

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Lakeside Bar & Grill

9980 W. Happy Valley Parkway Peoria

623-566-1470

Burgers, American, Bars and Clubs, Sponsor, Menu

3 articles
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

3133 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-945-1920

Fried Chicken, Soul Food, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu, Readers' Choice

One of Phoenix's best soul food restaurants, Lo Lo's Chicken and Waffles is bound to make everyone happy (except maybe vegetarians). The Southern-style fried chicken is extra crispy and served with cinnamon-kissed golden brown waffles. Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. If the signature combo seems too strange for you, Lo Lo's also has a waffle breakfast sandwich with choice of meat, chorizo and eggs, shrimp and grits, chicken gizzards and rice, and some of the best hot wings in town. Other soul food favorites include the PHAT AZZ Samich (chicken of catfish with bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressing), old-fashioned chili served with cornbread, and side dishes like fried okra and collard greens. This is definitely not a diet-friendly place, especially when you spot the irresistible red velvet cake slathered in buttery cream cheese icing. Complete the picture with a glass or two of Red Kool Aid Drank and you'll think you're in the Deep South, not Phoenix or Scottsdale.

31 articles
Mijana

1290 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe

480-829-4959

Lebanese, Mediterranean, Best Of, Sponsor

4 articles
Sushi 101

920 E. Univeristy Dr. #101 Tempe

480-317-0101

Japanese, Sushi, Asian, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

This Japanese restaurant is exactly what its name implies: a stepping stone for sushi virgins. Whether you’ve never had raw fish and sticky rice rolled up in seaweed – or love the stuff but have never made it yourself – Sushi 101 will help you along the way to understanding the iconic dish. The menu comes with a glossary of sushi, which breaks down all of the offerings by ingredient. Don’t know that a caterpillar roll has unagi (eel) and avocado? You do now! The restaurant also offers signature creations like the ASU Roll (real crab meat, avocado, and cucumber wrapped with soy paper and topped with fresh salmon, avocado, and creamy ponzu) and the Moon Walk (sweet potato and avocado topped with spicy tuna and sliced lemon). Along with rolls, Sushi 101 serves sashimi, nigiri, bento specials, noodles, soups, salads, and entrées like grilled salmon and chicken katsu. To learn the trick of the trade, join the sushi making class offered every Sunday afternoon for just $15.

2 articles
Uncle Bear's Bar & Tap

21151 S. Rittenhouse Rd. Queen Creek

480-882-3177

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Sponsor

Whenever we're in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you'd like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their shells on the floor, so step carefully when heading to the bathroom between songs or house-brewed pints.

1 article
Uncle Bear's Grill & Tap

9053 E. Baseline Rd. #101A Mesa

480-986-2228

American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

Whenever we're in the mood to experience some karaoke fun with friends, we head for this East Valley establishment, where singalong action is featured two nights a week. In addition to a full menu of bar food delights, buckets of free peanuts are also available if you'd like a quick snack. Patrons usually discard their shells on the floor, so step carefully when heading to the bathroom between songs or house-brewed pints.

2 articles
Vovomeena

1515 N. 7th Ave. #170 Central Phoenix

602-252-2541

Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Recommended, Best Of, Sponsor

This breakfast and brunch restaurant is a refreshing change in the sea of ordinary chain restaurants at Seventh Avenue and McDowell Road. Diners walk up to the counter to order dishes such as Pain Perdu, French toast made of banana bread pudding and topped with whisky caramel, and Tortilla Espanola, a traditional thick Spanish egg-and-potato omelet that looks like a savory slice of cake. If you’re feeling especially ravenous, try the B.M.O.C., a smoked pork chop with a waffle, two eggs, a Portuguese doughnut, and apple-maple syrup. A coffee counter that serves everything from flights of Japanese cold brew to refillable cups of regular Joe. Add a buttermilk pancake or Portuguese doughnut — a small, sweet, cakey concoction sprinkled with powdered sugar — to any order, and thank the breakfast gods for the home-cooked fare.

31 articles
32 SHEA

10626 N. 32nd St. North Phoenix

602-867-7432

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Coffeehouse, Best Of, Menu

A standalone building in the parking lot of a strip mall on 32nd Street and Shea, the intersection from which the eatery gets its name, this cozy little breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot is the kind of restaurant where you could easily spend hours. There is a drive-thru, a patio (larger than the restaurant), and inside, a small bar, a handful of dark wood tables, and an eclectic mix of music overhead. In addition to killer coffee and cocktails, there’s a small menu of easy and affordable dishes, including a satisfying sandwich called the OMG, featuring prosciutto, mascarpone, and figs, and a light yet wonderfully creamy artichoke and spinach dip. And if you like the hazelnut spread Nutella (and who doesn’t?) owner Rebecca Golden will add it to just about anything.

17 articles
414 Pub & Pizza

414 S. Mill Ave. #118 Tempe

480-829-3536

Pizza, Wings, Best Of, Menu

Here’s the 411 on 414 Pub & Pizza on Mill Avenue. For starters, they’re open late seven days a week and that includes delivery within five miles when you’re in the middle of some hardcore Netflixing. Secondly, their entire app menu is dang good, a litany of cleverly named eats like Fried Brittany Spears Pickles and Red Hot Chili Poppers, all made from scratch. They also serve up some serious wings, meaty, twice-cooked morsels that demand closed-eyes, sigh-induced eating. And finally, their pizza won’t win them any awards, but their friendly bartenders just might.

4 articles
Adalberto’s Mexican Food

3605 W. Chandler Blvd. Chandler

480-899-5802

Mexican

The 1994-founded, family-owned Adalberto’s Mexican Food has opened a second location, this one near Chandler Fashion Center. The 24-hours restaurant offers tacos, burritos, breakfast items, and a drive-thru window.

1 article
Aioli Gourmet Burgers

13730 W. Camelback Road, Suite A Litchfield Park

623-334-7744

Burgers, Fast Casual

A burger is an easy thing to find in metro Phoenix, but a great burger? That's a little harder. Aioli Gourmet Burgers, which also has a food truck, is our pick when we've got a burger craving. Aioli's offerings start with a Kobe beef patty, and it just gets better from there. Our favorite is the California burger, which tops the meat with avocado, pickled red onions, pepper jack cheese, an over-medium egg, and chipotle aioli. But we've also had great luck ordering the special burgers that are only available for a limited time; past creations include a French onion burger with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, and a Dad Burger with Sriracha honey peanut butter and apricot preserves. If, for some crazy reason, beef isn't your thing, fear not: You can sub in a chicken breast or a vegan patty. Fresh salads, crave-worthy sides, and a selection of malts and shakes round out a menu that has something for everyone.
Aioli Gourmet Burgers

10652 N. 32nd St. North Phoenix

602-971-5555

Burgers, Fast Casual, Best Of, Readers' Choice

A burger is an easy thing to find in metro Phoenix, but a great burger? That's a little harder. Aioli Gourmet Burgers, which also has a food truck, is our pick when we've got a burger craving. Aioli's offerings start with a Kobe beef patty, and it just gets better from there. Our favorite is the California burger, which tops the meat with avocado, pickled red onions, pepper jack cheese, an over-medium egg, and chipotle aioli. But we've also had great luck ordering the special burgers that are only available for a limited time; past creations include a French onion burger with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, and a Dad Burger with Sriracha honey peanut butter and apricot preserves. If, for some crazy reason, beef isn't your thing, fear not: You can sub in a chicken breast or a vegan patty. Fresh salads, crave-worthy sides, and a selection of malts and shakes round out a menu that has something for everyone.

15 articles
Aioli Gourmet Burgers

430 E. Bell Road, #103 North Phoenix

602-633-3030

Burgers, Fast Casual, Menu

A burger is an easy thing to find in metro Phoenix, but a great burger? That's a little harder. Aioli Gourmet Burgers, which also has a food truck, is our pick when we've got a burger craving. Aioli's offerings start with a Kobe beef patty, and it just gets better from there. Our favorite is the California burger, which tops the meat with avocado, pickled red onions, pepper jack cheese, an over-medium egg, and chipotle aioli. But we've also had great luck ordering the special burgers that are only available for a limited time; past creations include a French onion burger with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese, and a Dad Burger with Sriracha honey peanut butter and apricot preserves. If, for some crazy reason, beef isn't your thing, fear not: You can sub in a chicken breast or a vegan patty. Fresh salads, crave-worthy sides, and a selection of malts and shakes round out a menu that has something for everyone.
Ajo Al's

5101 N. 16th St. Central Phoenix

602-222-9902

Mexican, Cafe, Best Of, Menu

It's best not to stand between us and this restaurant when we're on our way there for steak fajitas, as we're likely to knock you down. We can't wait to get to this giant meal, served with rice, beans, guacamole, and Pico de Gallo. Jammed with spicy peppers, onion, and mushroom, these grilled lovelies can't be beat. We love how Al's serves its kicky salsa in tumblers, and we like to pour it over all the yummy entrees here: delicious chicken flautas, Tacos Morongo, even the tasty breakfast burrito when we're at Al's early in the day. We wish we could be there all day!

3 articles
Ajo Al's

7458 W. Bell Rd. Glendale

480-998-1734

Cafe, Mexican, Menu

Whoever heard of Tacos Morongo? We hadn't, until we started dining each weekend at this popular Mexican diner. Now we're addicted to handmade corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned steak (or chicken, or shrimp) and dressed with fresh cilantro, onions, Jack cheese, and a creamy avocado purée. We ordered it every time we went, until Ajo Al's added a new Rellenos Special to its menu. Chicken or Shrimp, stuffed into a spicy Hatch chile, dipped in batter and fried-it's our new fave! Also fabulous is the Tacos Del Mar platter: Grilled Pacific Hawaiian Ono tacos, served in soft corn tortillas with chipotle cream and cilantro slaw on the side. Don't miss out-get over to Al's!

2 articles
Ajo Al's

6990 E. Shea Blvd., Ste. 126 North Scottsdale

480-998-1734

Mexican, Menu

Whoever heard of Tacos Morongo? We hadn't, until we started dining each weekend at this popular Mexican diner. Now we're addicted to handmade corn tortillas stuffed with seasoned steak (or chicken, or shrimp) and dressed with fresh cilantro, onions, Jack cheese, and a creamy avocado purée. We ordered it every time we went, until Ajo Al's added a new Rellenos Special to its menu. Chicken or Shrimp, stuffed into a spicy Hatch chile, dipped in batter and fried-it's our new fave! Also fabulous is the Tacos Del Mar platter: Grilled Pacific Hawaiian Ono tacos, served in soft corn tortillas with chipotle cream and cilantro slaw on the side. Don't miss out-get over to Al's!

3 articles
Akaihana Sushi & Grill

8041 N. Black Canyon Highway, Ste 112 North Phoenix

602-864-9202

Japanese, Sushi, Recommended, Menu

We (and hundreds of others like us) go here for the California rolls, because they're some of the best in town and a house specialty. The sushi is invariably fresh, the portions generous and the prices reasonable.
Akaihana Sushi and Grill

2293 N. Pebble Creek Parkway Goodyear

623-935-3942

Sushi, Asian, Japanese, Menu

We (and hundreds of others like us) go here for the California rolls, because they're some of the best in town and a house specialty. The sushi is invariably fresh, the portions generous and the prices reasonable.
Alien Donuts

1000 E. Apache Blvd. Tempe

480-841-5393

Bakery, Ice Cream, Best Of

3 articles
Alter Ego

108 E. University Dr. Tempe

602-612-7871

American, New American, Best Of

Alter Ego, located on the ground floor of Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown, impresses. Veteran Valley chef Ken Arneson oversees the kitchen here, ensuring guests are treated to well-executed specialties like the skirt steak chimichurri, the katsu chicken sandwich, and sweet Thai shishito peppers. Don't even get us started on the goat cheese gelato, mixed with fresh berries and served with the In "The Pot" Cobbler.

6 articles
Andreoli Italian Grocer

8880 E. Via Linda North Scottsdale

480-614-1980

Italian, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Essentials

At his shop-meets-restaurant in north Scottsdale, Giovanni Scorzo has assembled a wide-ranging selection of Italian food, including groceries, pastries and sweets, and sit-down-style dishes. Though not cheap, Italian flours, olive oils, canned vegetables and other larder gems beckon from their shelves as you wait in line. Under the glass case up front, you'll find sweets like chocolate-shaped tools, cannoli, and more regional Italian favorites like sfogliatelle and torrone, both strong versions and about as good as you can eat in metro Phoenix. Most people come to Andreoli, though, to eat on-site. The dining room that spills away from the ordering counter is casual but retains a formality (and an element of timelessness) you'd experience at meals in Scorzo's native country. Though he hails from Calabria, Scorzo's cooking often reaches from far southern Italy into the north: Orecchiette with broccoli, Branzino Alle Erbe Fini and Pizza San Francesco di Paola. Salads, sandwiches and a fleet of pastas anchor a menu that prizes tradition. A white board revealing rotating specials tends to delve deep into the annals of Italian gastronomy. As with any Italian restaurant that looks back in time, the kitchen is at its best with regional specialties and plates closest to the earth or sea, like the simple grilled squid with parsley and lemon.

31 articles
Angry Crab Shack

2808 E. Indian School Rd., Suite D110, Phoeinix Mesa

602-956-3088

Seafood, Cajun/Creole, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Readers' Choice

Angry Crab Shack is a no-nonsense approach to Cajun seafood. Select from 9 different types of shellfish, choose your heat level and seasoning, and order by the pound. If it sounds similar to Hot N Juicy Crawfish, it is, but it's also better. The seafood is fresh, well prepared and served hot. Service is friendly, efficient and upbeat. The only disappointment was a lackluster bag of clams and gumbo that fell flat. Read our review.

25 articles
Arizona Bread Company

7000 E. Shea Blvd. #101 North Scottsdale

480-948-8338

American, Deli, California, Dessert, Health, Vegetarian, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Since 2004, owner Carol Phillips has been satisfying breakfast, lunch and take-home bread needs in the Tempe branch of AZ Bread Company. The menu includes healthy options for the morning and afternoon crowds such as eggs, waffles, sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. And of course there is the wide selection of artisan breads, with 20+ options of fresh-baked deliciousness (24 hour advance notice for orders). You're sure to find a carb-filled treasure to take home and enjoy.

8 articles
Arizona Pizza Company

15530 W. Roosevelt St. St D104 Goodyear

623-235-6155

Pizza

There's pizza, and then there's Arizona Pizza, where we go when we want a southwestern-influenced take on our favorite pie. We're glad that this chain continues to grow, because now in addition to great-tasting food, APC offers convenient locations. We always start with the Gorgonzola Salad, a toss of spinach, mixed greens, bacon, walnuts, and gorgonzola with a warm bacon dressing and a big pile of grilled, marinated chicken. The Bell Road Barbecue Chicken Calzone is a favorite folded pizza, with ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar, and a tart, sweet barbecue sauce we love. Traditional, open-faced pizzas are fresh, doughy crusts topped with homemade marinara and your choice of toppings, some of them unusual (broccoli!) and every one of them tasty.

1 article
Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.

721 N. Arizona Ave. Gilbert

480-284-9863

Burgers, Brewery, Critics' Pick, Best Of, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

Plenty of praise has been heaped upon the beers over at Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. (chef's kiss to that extra-peachy Sonoran Prince), but the food at this "Arizona-inspired scratch kitchen" is top-notch as well. Wild concoctions like the peanut butter and jalapeño jelly burger and the dry-rub chicken drumsticks confit are reason alone to drop in to the original Gilbert location, which opened in 2013. Ditto the duck fat fries, which are memorable, weighty, and served piping-hot, flavored with rosemary and thyme, and paired with garlic aioli; no visit to the brewery should go without a basket for the table. AZ Wilderness opened a beer garden in downtown Phoenix on Roosevelt Row in 2019, and this location offers a tighter version of the Gilbert flagship's menu. But the fries are available, as are other go-tos like the Downtowner Burger (corn guac, pepper jack, onion strings), the AZ Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich, and the shareable bites of Buffalo cauliflower. New Normal: Both the Gilbert and Phoenix locations have open-air seating options. The downtown spot also doubles as a bird-friendly beer garden.

47 articles
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX

201 E. Roosevelt St. Central Phoenix

480-462-1836

Brewery, American, Best Of

Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. opened its downtown Phoenix beer garden (the original’s in Gilbert) in 2019 with the goal of becoming the living room of Roosevelt Row. To say it has succeeded would be an understatement. The massive patio, sun-shaded and full of native plants meant to attract local birds and bugs, is a major draw in the neighborhood, to the point that the crowds sometimes spill over into a line down the sidewalk. Popular beers include Refuge, the “flagship IPA incepted in our founder’s garage,” or so the menu states, as well as the DON'T F#%K IT UP Blonde Ale and the Belgian-style witbier Sonora White. The food rocks, too: We like the PB&J Burger and the duck fat fries.

10 articles
The Arrogant Butcher

2 E. Jefferson St. Downtown Phoenix

602-324-8502

American, Bar Food, Gastro Pub, Slideshow, Readers' Choice

If you must dine in downtown Phoenix, try this 7,500-square-foot urban grill - where an ambitious menu holds a few hits along with the misses. We love the pate and the salads, though we recommend skipping the too-salty pastrami sandwich and the rather limp fries. Daily specials like Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes (every Monday) and the Wednesday night Slow-Roasted Prime Rib bring people back again and again - or maybe it's just a lack of options. Here's to arrogance!

26 articles
Asiana Market

1135 S. Dobson Rd. #104 Mesa

480-833-3077

Market, Best Of

The newest location of this Korean supermarket is a foodie paradise. Located in the Dobson Plaza in Mesa, the newly expanded Asiana Market boasts an extensive selection of Korean prepared foods (including grab-and-go bulgogi lunch boxes, kimchi, and all manner of packaged banchan), a large seafood department, and a food court that's a worthy destination all on its own. The market is easy to navigate, thanks to wide, well-organized aisles stocked with specialty food items from across Asia. Come hungry: The food court is home to a location of Paik's Noodles, a popular Chinese-Korean chain noodle shop, along with metro Phoenix's first location of Tous Les Jours, a popular French-Asian bakery cafe chain.

4 articles
ATL Wings

3923 E. Thomas Rd. Suite B-2 East Phoenix

602-275-9464

Wings, Comfort Foods, Best Of

ATL Wings offers Atlanta style wings, chicken tenders and other deep-fried favorites. Wings come in flavors including sweet-and-tangy, garlic pepper, honey BBQ, Cajun BBQ and of course, hot.

13 articles
The Attic

4247 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-955-1967

American, Burgers, Small Plates, Recommended, Best Of

Finger foods and affordable craft beer are the order of the day here. Located on the second floor, this beer garden and wine bar technically is not in an attic, but it's high enough in relation to surrounding buildings to offer great views, even when you're seated inside. The dark paint and dark wood furniture create a cozy feel and the quirky, humorous framed art pieces and used tap handles hanging from the ceiling make for excellent conversation starters. The food? Almost all of the Attic's apps are $2 off during happy hour. Local favorites include the Brie and candied pancetta bruschetta, the caprese, and the Arcadia Attic wings. An interesting list of beers on tap will include at least one brew you've never heard of. And with more than 20 selections to choose from, you're sure to find something worth sipping.

12 articles
Aunt Chilada's Restaurant & Hideaway

7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr. North Phoenix

602-944-1286

Mexican, Southwestern, Music Venues, Best Of, Menu

This historic landmark nestled in the shadows of Squaw Peak Mountain offers signature dishes like spinach and chicken burros and picadillo fajitas (not to mention a chimichanga that puts all others to shame) as well as specialties like the cheesy mushroom-and-chili Hamburguesa. Magnificent chow for reasonable prices.

3 articles
Autumn Court Chinese Restaurant

3752 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-234-0512

Chinese, Asian, Recommended, Best Of

Same food, different location from the old-school-cool space in a former IHOP on Central Avenue that evoked Roman Polanski's Chinatown in decor and comestibles. Alas, the kitchen at the Central Avenue locale fell victim to a fire in late '05, closing the place for the next year. The new spot looks more like a Swiss chalet from some Pink Panther flick than an eatery plucked from the pages of Raymond Chandler or Dashiell Hammett. But the service is friendly, and the Szechuan-Mandarin-Cantonese menu features such crowd-pleasers as egg foo young, lo mein, kung pao chicken, and pot stickers. Nothing fancy. Just solid neighborhood Chinese fare in comfy, eye-friendly quarters.

5 articles
AZ BBQ Company

1534 E. Ray Rd. #110 Gilbert

480-361-4180

Barbecue, Recommended, Menu

Mark Nichols thinks about flavor. The chef and pitmaster opened Arizona BBQ Company with his wife, Colette, in Gilbert in 2017. Mark has a classical culinary training from Le Cordon Bleu. Nichols applies his training to the process of cooking meat. The result is that European technique and American cuisine merge.

1 article

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