The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Mister Pio

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Mister Pio

    Peruvian

    Smoke from an enormous rotisserie oven fills this small, modern counter spot the moment you walk in, announcing exactly what you came for. Order a whole or half bird with salad and Peruvian sauces, thick-cut fries, and an Inca Kola, and you'll understand why the parking lot smells the way it does.

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    4502 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  2. Rank 2. The Dirty Drummer

    Dive Bar

    A longtime Phoenix dive that shuttered and roared back to life in 2019, The Dirty Drummer serves wings and burgers alongside a rotating slate of country, rockabilly, and touring acts that might have you line dancing one night and catching back-to-back sets the next. Sports fans and folks hunting a no-frills good time will find plenty of reasons to return, especially during happy hour.

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    2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  3. Rank 3. Jewel's Bakery And Cafe

    Gluten-Free Bakery

    A breakfast counter in east Phoenix where the entirely gluten-free menu somehow makes carbs the main event—doughnuts with real spring, waffles sturdy enough for crispy chicken and spicy bacon, burritos in supple tortillas. Whether you're avoiding gluten or just hungry, nothing here tastes like it's missing a thing, and bottomless mimosas help seal the deal.

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    4041 E Thomas Rd, Unit 101, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  4. Rank 4. The Little Woody

    Dive Bar

    Red-lit dive with darts, pool, and a game room where young crowds gather on weekends to dance and play until 2 a.m. The cocktails are sharp—try the bourbon Gun Shy Sour—and the kitchen turns out flatbreads and hot dogs that hit the spot.

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    4228 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  5. Rank 5. King Salmon Arcadia

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    4041 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  6. Rank 6. The Vig

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    4041 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  7. Rank 7. Jt's Bar & Grill

    American

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    4829 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  8. Rank 8. Platform 18 at Century Grand

    Cocktail Bar

    Platform 18 at Century Grand recreates the interior of a Prohibition-era Presidential train car with wood paneling and digital windows showing mountain vistas, making it easy to forget you're in downtown Phoenix. The bar specializes in reimagined classic cocktails and original drinks inspired by 1920s New York—try the Film Star, a Vesper variation with olive oil-washed gin and lemon Lillet served with orange and thyme caramel corn, though you'll need a reservation to board.

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    3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  9. Rank 9. Kare Ethiopian Restaurant

    Ethiopian

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    4729 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  10. Rank 10. Essence Bakery Cafe

    French Bakery

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    3830 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  11. Rank 11. Vecina

    Latin-Inspired

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    3433 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  12. Rank 12. Grey Hen Rx at Century Grand

    Chinese-American

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    3626 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  13. Rank 13. UnderTow

    Tiki Cocktail Bar

    You're in the cargo hold of a 19th-century ship, complete with portholes and ambient sound effects, ordering rum-forward tiki drinks that range from classic to inventively modern. UnderTow has been Phoenix's best bet for that kind of theatrical, immersive cocktail experience since 2016, and it's still worth the visit.

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    3626 E Indian School Rd, Unit 100, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  14. Rank 14. The Stand

    A casual burger joint in Scottsdale that borrows In-N-Out's stripped-down playbook but trades it for higher-end beef and a taco menu that justifies the upgrade in price. Most dishes hit hard enough to make you a regular, even if a few menu items don't quite earn their place.

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    3996 N Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  15. Rank 15. Chicago Hamburger Company

    Chicago-style American

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    3749 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  16. Rank 16. T. Cooks

    Mediterranean

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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  17. Rank 17. Beckett's Table

    Southwestern

    A welcoming neighborhood spot anchored by a massive communal table where regulars gather during happy hour for deviled eggs and discounted small plates. The kitchen turns out crowd-pleasing southwestern fare with real craft—fork-tender short ribs and a fig-and-pecan pie that's earned citywide reputation—from a chef who's been cooking since childhood.

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    3717 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  18. Rank 18. Tacos Veganos

    Vegan Mexican

    A casual counter where vegan Mexican food tastes as indulgent as the real thing, with jackfruit quesabirria tacos and loaded burritos that won't leave you feeling deprived. Carnivores and plant-based eaters alike come back for the bold flavors and cheap thrills.

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    3301 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  19. Rank 19. Brunch & Sip

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    3714 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  20. Rank 20. The Stand Arcadia Burger Shoppe

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    3538 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  21. Rank 21. Bagelfeld's

    NY-Style Bakery

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    2940 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  22. Rank 22. Arcadia Meat Market

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    3950 E Indian School Rd #130, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  23. Rank 23. Hash Kitchen

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    4315 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  24. Rank 24. Six Byrd Cider

    Cider Beer Bar

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    3619 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  25. Rank 25. Lon's at the Hermosa

    A white-tablecloth Southwestern restaurant in a tucked-away Paradise Valley inn, Lon's commands views of ruddy mountains from its broad patio and a stellar bar, with seasonal menus that might bring parsnip ravioli with elk shank ragout or buttered prawns in red curry coconut milk. The weekend brunch is the move—huevos rancheros and a yeasty monkey bread loaded with cream, caramel and chocolate that could be a meal on its own.

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    5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  26. Rank 26. Steak 44

    Modern Steakhouse

    A dark, polished steakhouse on Phoenix's north side that somehow feels as comfortable for a casual bar dinner as it does for celebrations, with a modern menu that ranges from hand-cut wet-aged beef to soft shell crabs in vanilla bean tempura. The 12-ounce Delmonico arrives butter-drenched with beautiful marbling, or you can splurge on truffle butter if you're feeling it.

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    5101 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  27. Rank 27. Taco Boys

    Mexican

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    2949 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  28. Rank 28. Wren House Brewing

    Beer Bar

    A 1930s house in the Green Gables neighborhood that's been converted into a taproom where strangers become regulars around a big wooden community table and plastic dinosaurs decorate the bar. The award-winning Spellbinder hazy IPA and rotating fruit beers draw a steady crowd, and food trucks reliably park out front if you didn't bring in takeout from a nearby restaurant.

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    2125 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  29. Rank 29. The Stockyards

    Western Steakhouse

    The Stockyards has been slinging corn-fed steaks and prime rib since 1947, in a dining room that feels like it's been waiting for you since the cattle-baron days, with baking soda biscuits that haven't changed and a wood-paneled saloon designed by a rancher's wife. Order the Arizona cut rib-eye, nurse a whiskey, and settle in among the Western leather and old-school swagger of a place that takes its steakhouse pedigree seriously.

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    5009 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  30. Rank 30. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahua-style Mexican

    A husband-and-wife operation that started as a tight counter serving Chihuahua-style street food and has grown into a proper local chain without losing its edge. The barbacoa and pastor tacos are the ones to order, though the rajas quesadilla—spicy enough to make you crave horchata—proves they're equally skilled with everything else on the menu.

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    1028 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  31. Rank 31. Pizza to the Rescue

    Pizza

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    2601 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  32. Rank 32. Citizen Public House

    American

    Chef Bernie Kantak's Citizen Public House trades the fanciness its name suggests for a relaxed dining room where classic American cooking gets a savory edge—think crispy sesame pork belly and scallops that actually shine. The Original Chopped Salad is popular enough to have its own Facebook following, and the whole operation has the ease of a place where the staff genuinely seem to like what they do.

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    7111 E 5th Ave, Unit E, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  33. Rank 33. FnB

    Charleen Badman sources vegetables and rare ingredients from Arizona farms and beyond, braiding them into dishes that range across the Sonoran Desert, South America, and the Levant in this Scottsdale fine-dining kitchen where she still cooks most nights. Co-owner Pavle Milic's wine list—heavy on Arizona producers—is reason enough to tuck into the hidden bar, which might be the best seat in the house.

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    7125 E 5th Ave Unit 31 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  34. Rank 34. théa

    Mediterranean

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    4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  35. Rank 35. Elements

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    5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  36. Rank 36. Beginner's Luck

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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  37. Rank 37. Glai Baan

    Thai

    Chef Cat Bunnag's tight menu pulls from her Bangkok and Isan roots, delivering kao soi, larb moo, and pork skewers that taste like street food from a Thai night market. This casual neighborhood spot fills up fast, so book ahead and expect to stand around a cocktail if you arrive walk-in—the wait is worth it.

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    2333 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  38. Rank 38. Pizzeria Virtu

    Wood-fired Pizza

    Chef Gio Osso runs this wood-fired pizzeria out of a house with a backyard patio in Old Town Scottsdale, where fine dining ease meets casual neighborhood warmth. The pies come topped with San Marzano tomatoes, chestnut honey, rapini pesto, and peppered bacon, all cradled in fluffy, bubbly dough.

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    6952 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  39. Rank 39. The Wandering Tortoise

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    2417 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  40. Rank 40. Nutowne Saloon

    Beer Bar

    Nu Towne Saloon has been Phoenix's oldest gay bar since 1971, surviving fires and decades with the same kitschy spirit—a narrow room stuffed with a seven-foot plaster rooster, Eiffel Tower roof replica, and grandma's attic memorabilia. Regulars come for cheap draft beer on Tuesday nights, pool games, and the kind of campy, low-key vibe that doesn't take itself seriously.

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    5002 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  41. Rank 41. Ingo's Tasty Food

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    4502 N 40th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  42. Rank 42. Lou’s at Papago Golf

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    5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  43. Rank 43. Sizzle Korean Barbecue

    Korean

    At Sizzle, the servers do the grilling tableside while you sit back with a drink, moving around the room like seasoned dancers to flip cuts and manage the flow. Order a sampler platter of pork or beef and you'll get a rotating parade of different cuts, vegetables, and sides that turns dinner into something between a meal and a show.

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    3720 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 200, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  44. Rank 44. Chopper John's

    Dive Bar

    This black-and-red dive off Indian School Road has dollar bills papering its walls up to a ceiling strung with Christmas lights, and a regular crowd that feels like the place's natural furniture. Local rock bands play the intimate stage most nights, and the pool tables, bar stools, and patio smokers keep things humming whether you're here for the music or just the company.

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    2547 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  45. Rank 45. The Starving Artist

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    2144 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  46. Rank 46. Uchi

    Japanese

    Chef Tyson Cole's upscale Japanese restaurant brings its Austin sophistication to Old Town Scottsdale, with precise sushi and sashimi anchoring a menu that ranges from tempura to grilled meats and inventive crudos. Order à la carte, go full omakase, or build a custom tasting menu, but don't skip the signature Hama Chili with yellowtail, ponzu, and Thai chile.

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    3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  47. Rank 47. Minnow

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    4501 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  48. Rank 48. Tratto

    Italian

    Chris Bianco's trattoria pairs handmade pastas shaped with obsessive precision—bucatini, rigatoncini—with Arizona ingredients like local lemons and seasonal foraged bounty. The wine list leans into esoteric Italian amari and house-made liqueurs, and the whole enterprise has the refined-but-unstuffy feel of a place that takes every detail from bread to olive oil seriously.

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    4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  49. Rank 49. Pizzeria Bianco

    Pizza

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    4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  50. Rank 50. AZ88

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    7353 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  51. Rank 51. Buck & Rider

    Seafood

    The Camelback Road location of this seafood spot keeps things comfortable yet polished, with booth seating and a proper bar where the happy-hour crowd lingers. Everything swims in daily from sustainable producers—Maryland crab, Alaskan oysters, Sea of Cortez shrimp—and the kitchen handles it simply, whether that's sushi rolls, smoked trout dip, or shrimp scampi risotto.

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    4225 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  52. Rank 52. Élephante

    Mediterranean

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    7014 E Camelback Rd Unit 601 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  53. Rank 53. Craft 64

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    6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  54. Rank 54. Le Âme

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    4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  55. Rank 55. The Ends

    Tucked into Old Town Scottsdale with warm lighting and tables built for lingering, this globe-trotting spot channels Anthony Bourdain's restless appetite through handmade pasta, egg yolk nigiri, brisket burnt ends, and bison with maitake bordelaise. The cocktails are crafted with the same precision and playfulness as the food, making it the kind of place where dinner becomes an adventure.

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    7137 E Stetson Dr, Ste 12, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  56. Rank 56. pa'la wood-fired cooking

    Wood-fired Mediterranean

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    2107 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  57. Rank 57. CATCH

    Sushi

    A polished steak-and-sushi room inside Scottsdale Fashion Square where you might spot designer bags at the next table, but the food—briny crudo, lobster-topped wagyu rolls, herb-roasted branzino on creamy lemon rice—justifies the splurge. Prices are steep, but the kitchen delivers where many Scottsdale luxury spots just deliver theater.

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    7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  58. Rank 58. Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion

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    2501 E Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  59. Rank 59. Maple & Ash

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    7135 E Camelback Rd, Unit 130, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  60. Rank 60. Ollie Vaughn's

    Bakery

    Ollie Vaughn's is a neighborhood bakery and cafe tucked into a strip mall on McDowell Road, where a decade of careful cooking with local ingredients shows in things like pork chile verde with fried egg in cast iron or lemon ricotta pancakes topped with blueberry compote. Grab a pastry from the case and a cozy table inside, or linger on the small patio while the morning light stretches across.

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    1526 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  61. Rank 61. Liquor Pig

    Cocktail Bar

    A moody Old Town Scottsdale tavern where the cocktails—like olive oil-washed dirty martinis—are as playful as the ever-rotating menu, and the service puts you at ease whether you're perched at the bar solo or crowded into a booth with friends. Order shareable plates of ceviche and burrata, but make room for the mafaldine in duck bolognese, a rich pasta dish that justifies the indulgence.

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    7217 E Fourth Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  62. Rank 62. Casa Corazon Restaurant

    Southern Mexican

    Casa Corazon's salsa bar is a well-curated spread of a dozen house-made salsas with flavors ranging from creamy pineapple to bracingly fresh serrano, all paired with the restaurant's own tortillas chips. This gourmet Mexican spot in central Phoenix rewards multiple visits to the bar alone, and the smoky morita salsa is worth seeking out if you like heat.

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    2637 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  63. Rank 63. Hai Noon

    Japanese

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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  64. Rank 64. Kabob Grill N' Go

    Armenian Middle Eastern

    At Kabob Grill N' Go, Hasmik greets you warmly while her husband Tony tends the live coals in a haze of mesquite smoke, roasting marinated skewers he's perfected over years. The massive combos come loaded with over a pound of meat, basmati rice, Shirazi salad, and grilled vegetables—casual counter service that feeds two and leaves regulars genuinely evangelical.

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    3050 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  65. Rank 65. Mariscos Playa Hermosa

    Sinaloan seafood Mexican

    Bright pink and blue chairs face walls painted with Mexican landscapes at this Sinaloan seafood spot, where the dining room is almost as much fun as the food itself. The multipage menu spans grilled shrimp Micheladas, aguachiles, and seafood towers, best paired with a Serrano margarita on the colorful patio.

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    1605 E Garfield St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  66. Rank 66. Jade Bar - Sanctuary Resort and Spa

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    5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  67. Rank 67. Harvey's Wineburger

    Dive Bar

    A decades-old Phoenix dive with billiards and a jukebox, Harvey's draws a neighborhood crowd with seven-dollar burgers seared on the flat top with red wine and a reliably friendly bar staff. The bright green walls, generous weekend happy hours, and late-night hours until midnight make it an easy place to settle in for a drink and something to eat.

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    4812 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  68. Rank 68. Case Study

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    4802 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  69. Rank 69. TT Roadhouse

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    2915 N 68th St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  70. Rank 70. Sunny’s Lounge - Say Less

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    2701 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  71. Rank 71. Indibar

    Modern Indian

    Chefs Nigel Lobo and Ajay Singh have brought fine dining technique to Indian cuisine in a sleek desert-modern dining room with an eye-catching Art Deco bar, and their butter chicken alone—tender, char-grilled, bathed in complex cream—justifies the white-glove service. Modern presentations of street food classics sit alongside regional dishes like Kerala-style branzino wrapped in banana leaf, while the pastry and bar teams riff on nostalgic Indian flavors with equal ambition.

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    6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  72. Rank 72. Los Milics Vineyards

    Wine Bar

    A dark, sleek tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale where Pavle Milic, beverage director at the acclaimed restaurant FnB, pours wines from a region Wine Enthusiast has called the next Napa. The gregarious bar staff will guide you through flights and glasses while neighborhood regulars settle in for an intimate but buzzy evening.

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    4151 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  73. Rank 73. Via Cappello

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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  74. Rank 74. The Gladly

    New American

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    2201 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  75. Rank 75. Jamie's Bottle Shop

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    7033 E Main St, Unit 102, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  76. Rank 76. Coach House

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    7011 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  77. Rank 77. Noble Eatery

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    4525 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  78. Rank 78. Chula Seafood

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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  79. Rank 79. Taco Viva

    Mexican

    A bright, mural-covered neighborhood taco shop in Arcadia where the cook calls out "con todo" and you say yes to onions, cilantro, guac, and salsa on everything. The al pastor and carne asada are reliably excellent, the mushroom options are inventive, and the orange salsa will clear your sinuses in the best way.

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    2815 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  80. Rank 80. UNiQ Burger

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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  81. Rank 81. Churchill's Fine Cigars

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    5041 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  82. Rank 82. Lom Wong

    Regional Thai

    In a black bungalow downtown, Lom Wong serves northern Thai food rooted in owner Yotaka Martin's childhood in Chiang Rai—hand-pounded curry pastes, charcoal-grilled sausage, and dishes meant for sharing. Boozy cocktails spiked with fish sauce and rose water pair beautifully with the bold, layered flavors.

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    218 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  83. Rank 83. Sphinx Date Co Palm & Pantry

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    3039 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  84. Rank 84. Kid Sister

    Wine Bar

    Kid Sister is an intimate wine bar on Seventh Street where Progress alumni and friends have created a vibrant, airy neo-bistro inspired by travels across Europe and the U.S. The condensed, evolving wine list offers plenty by the glass alongside chef Isaac Mendoza's small bites, and don't sleep on their spritzes.

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    4810 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  85. Rank 85. Vincent on Camelback

    Southwestern French

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    3930 E Camelback Rd, Ste 202, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  86. Rank 86. Bad Jimmy’s

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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Unit 101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  87. Rank 87. Old Town Tortilla Factory

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    6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  88. Rank 88. Sidewinder

    Diner American

    A Garfield diner swaggering in neon and Marlboro signage, all cow skulls and dive-bar swagger, where the kitchen turns out hot chicken and five-dollar sloppy joes with equal conviction. It's the kind of place that doesn't apologize for what it is, or what it serves.

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    924 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  89. Rank 89. Cafe Lalibela

    Ethiopian

    A husband-and-wife team has run this stripped-down Tempe spot for decades, serving some of the best Ethiopian food in the Phoenix area with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes and the spongy injera bread that anchors most meals. The key sega wat—a spicy beef stew—is worth the trip, and the glossary menu means newcomers won't feel lost navigating unfamiliar territory.

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    849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  90. Rank 90. Cafe Monarch

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    6939 E First Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  91. Rank 91. J&G Steakhouse

    French-Inspired Steakhouse

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    6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  92. Rank 92. Pretty Penny

    International

    A sleek Roosevelt Row dining room draped in forest green where two bartenders known for rowdy nightlife pivoted to cooking serious food—think hamachi al pastor and orecchiette with charred-tomato bolognese, plus caviar service if you're splurging. The cocktails (charred tomato martini, passionfruit negroni) are built to match the boldness on the plate, making this an upscale celebration of a meal.

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    509 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  93. Rank 93. Marisco Boys

    Seafood

    The team behind Taco Boys swapped casual for swanky with this new seafood spot on Seventh Street, where mesquite-grilled fish and ceviches get the date-night treatment. Yellowtail tostadas arrive piled with black garlic aioli and fried leeks, and the molcajetes—stacked with shrimp, octopus, and your choice of ceviche or steak—are built for sharing.

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    2026 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  94. Rank 94. Gallo Blanco

    Mexican

    Gallo Blanco occupies a historic brick building in Garfield with big windows and an airy feel, serving straightforward Mexican food across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start with the guacamole and chips, then move on to something like the barbacoa burrito or Taco Dorado, ideally chased with a house Paloma.

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    928 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  95. Rank 95. The Eleanor

    A midcentury diner transplanted into Scottsdale's neighborhood breakfast scene, The Eleanor pairs cozy booths and a counter with a menu that moves easily between fluffy blueberry pancakes and avocado toast. Ellefson and Macaulay built the place to let you linger over slow coffee or grab something quick, and their in-house maple butter alone justifies the trip.

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    3207 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  96. Rank 96. Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile

    Arizonan

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    1418 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  97. Rank 97. Golden Restaurant & Bakery

    Levantine Middle Eastern

    A casual Tempe spot where the flatbread menu alone—over 30 varieties, from za'atar manakeesh to spiced tomato wraps—could keep you coming back for months. The Levantine classics like hummus and baba ganoush are properly made, the slow-cooked beef dishes hit hard, and the house-made kenafa is the kind of dessert that justifies the trip.

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    1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  98. Rank 98. Rosita's Place

    Sonoran Mexican

    A modest storefront hides a dining room of colorful tile and weathered wood, where a small waterfall burbles in the corner while you eat some of the best tacos in the Valley. Rosita's has been serving Sonoran classics for over three decades—the albóndigas are impossibly tender, the flan is pure caramel cream—and the place still runs circles around younger competitors.

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    2310 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  99. Rank 99. Pozoleria Mexican Food

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    2801 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  100. Rank 100. Casey Moore's Oyster House

    A 1910 house in Tempe where college kids and seasoned drinkers mix happily over cheap drinks and solid food, with the kind of homey chaos that makes you feel like you've always belonged there. The place has earned its reputation as the real heart of the town—and possibly a ghost or two—by never taking itself seriously and always getting the good times rolling.

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    850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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