The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near The Posh Revival

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Sushi Nakano

    Edo-style Sushi

    Leo Nakano left Scottsdale's sushi establishment to open this strip-mall counter in Ahwatukee, where he crafts Edo-style nigiri with meticulous sourcing and a respect for rice that most neighborhood joints never bother with. The prices stay humble despite the quality, and if you ask nicely on a slow night, he'll make you signature preparations like salmon with pickled kombu or cold-smoked kuro-dai.

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    4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  2. Rank 2. Wren Südhalle

    German Beer Bar

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    4025 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  3. Rank 3. KAI

    American

    Chef Drew Anderson sources saguaro fruit, tepary beans, and wild sumac from the Sonoran Desert and Gila River Community lands to build an ambitious tasting menu that filters indigenous ingredients through global fine-dining technique. It's an intimate, rooted experience where cactus key lime pie and buffalo with saguaro syrup sit alongside dishes that feel both deeply local and expansively creative.

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    5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Chandler
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  4. Rank 4. Origami Ramen Bar

    Noodles

    An Osaka-born chef who trained at Nobu cooks classical ramen with real depth—his paitan broth is creamy and unctuous, his miso blends Hokkaido pastes into something that rivals the Valley's best. Casual counter spot slinging solid bowls alongside takoyaki made the way his mother taught him.

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    4810 E Ray Rd, Unit A-1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  5. Rank 5. El Fogon Taqueria

    Authentic Mexican

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    1327 E Chandler Blvd, Unit 108, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  6. Rank 6. Perfect Pear Bistro

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    9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  7. Rank 7. The Bagel Man

    New York

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    5035 E Elliot Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  8. Rank 8. Quiessence At The Farm

    Arizonan

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    6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  9. Rank 9. Mariscos San Diego Bay

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    9201 S Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ ·
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  10. Rank 10. Bahaara Indian Kitchen

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    9920 S Rural Rd, Unit 105A, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  11. Rank 11. Best Donuts

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    2320 E Baseline Rd #162, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  12. Rank 12. Supreme Shawarma

    Spit-roasted Middle Eastern

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    4929 W Ray Rd, Unit 1, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  13. Rank 13. Los Dos Molinos

    Mexican

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    8646 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  14. Rank 14. The Silver Pony

    Dive Bar

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    620 W Dobbins Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  15. Rank 15. Bar Capri

    Italian

    A strip-mall Italian spot with deep green walls, gold candelabras, and the intimate feel of a historic downtown room, Bar Capri serves straightforward, satisfying plates of lasagna, calamari, and arrancini alongside a carefully chosen wine list and stellar cocktails. Linger over tiramisu or chocolate torte at the small bar in back and you'll understand why this cozy neighborhood joint has become a genuine destination.

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    1730 E Warner Rd, Unit 10, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  16. Rank 16. Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine

    Modern Indian

    Chefs Sujan Sarkar and Karan Mittal push Indian cuisine in new directions at this bright spot in a Chandler shopping center, where cocktails arrive infused with masala chai and ghee and small plates invite family-style grazing. The Kashmiri lamb chops are stunning, the black dairy dal is essential, and the gulab jamun cheesecake shows they're not afraid to reimagine the classics.

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    3491 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  17. Rank 17. The Peppermill

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    7660 S McClintock Dr, Unit 104, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  18. Rank 18. Huss Brewing Company

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    1520 W Mineral Rd, Unit 102, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  19. Rank 19. Feta Cowboy

    Mediterranean

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    1840 E Warner Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  20. Rank 20. T-Bone Steak House

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    10037 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  21. Rank 21. La Casa de Juana

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    1805 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  22. Rank 22. Hola Cabrito

    Mexican

    Maria Lopez has been roasting whole goats in banana leaves since 2011 at this South Phoenix counter, following her mother's recipe from Guanajuato, and the consommé runs clear and deep while the meat stays tender with a gentle gaminess. Order the birria tatemada—meat pressed on the griddle with rendered fat until it crisps—and you'll understand why locals line up here instead of chasing the Instagram version.

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    4835 S 16th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  23. Rank 23. Paradise Valley Burger Company

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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  24. Rank 24. Paradise Valley Burger

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    815 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  25. Rank 25. Mercado Mexico

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    8212 S Avenida del Yaqui, Guadalupe, AZ ·
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  26. Rank 26. JL Smokehouse

    Barbecue

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    2010 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  27. Rank 27. Shimogamo

    Sushi

    A polished sushi counter in a Chandler strip mall where the focus lands on pristine raw fish rather than elaborate rolls, with occasional treasures like escolar and sweet shrimp alongside more familiar nigiri and sashimi. The Zen Roll—spicy yellowtail with shishito peppers and pickled burdock, topped with albacore and spicy soy—shows the kitchen's willingness to riff without abandoning restraint.

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    2051 W Warner Rd, Unit 14, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  28. Rank 28. Cocina Madrigal

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    1530 E Wood St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  29. Rank 29. The Farm at South Mountain

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    6106 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  30. Rank 30. JL Patisserie

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    2601 S 24th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  31. Rank 31. Little Rituals

    Cocktail Bar

    Ascend to this fourth-floor hotel bar where a metal beaded curtain announces your arrival at a glittering den of upholstered luxury, and order a cocktail from a menu illustrated like a picture book with drinks you won't find elsewhere. The sophisticated crowd here ranges from hotel guests to locals making a night of it, and the bar snacks run from small bites to proper meals.

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    132 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  32. Rank 32. Carry On

    Cocktail Bar

    Step into a meticulously designed 1970s first-class cabin where flight attendants in vintage uniforms serve martinis and roving beverage carts dispense cocktails crafted by award-winning bartender Jax Donahue, all while the city vanishes from the cabin windows. It's an immersive splurge that requires advance reservations and a willingness to suspend disbelief—think Mad Men luxury without the turbulence.

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    2 N Central Ave, Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  33. Rank 33. Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour

    Cocktail Bar

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    1 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  34. Rank 34. Highball

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    1514 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  35. Rank 35. 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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  36. Rank 36. 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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  37. Rank 37. Harlow's Cafe

    Diner American

    Harlow's has been the kind of place where regulars camp out with coffee for hours, turning University Drive into a proper neighborhood corner near Arizona State's campus. The kitchen does unfussy breakfast and lunch—creamed chipped beef on toast, French dips, chicken-fried steak—with the kind of competence that only comes from nearly three decades of doing the same things right.

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    1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  38. Rank 38. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern

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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  39. Rank 39. 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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  40. Rank 40. Bad Jimmy’s

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    505 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  41. Rank 41. 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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  42. Rank 42. Old Town Taste

    Sichuan Chinese

    A bright neon sign marks this strip-mall Sichuan spot where turquoise booths and lazy susans signal you're in for a casual, convivial meal. The Chongqing-style spicy chicken—tender meat in crunchy batter studded with chiles and numbing Sichuan peppercorns—is worth the trip alone.

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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  43. Rank 43. Skysill Rooftop Lounge

    Cocktail Bar

    Eighteen stories above Mill Avenue, this rooftop bar trades indoor comfort for unobstructed views of A Mountain, downtown Tempe, and the glittering Mill Avenue Bridge at night—grab a cocktail at the covered bar and wander the open deck with a drink in hand. The food menu of carne asada tacos, Caesar wraps, and flatbreads works hard to keep up with Arizona beers and seasonal drinks that shift with the weather.

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    11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  44. Rank 44. Chilte

    Modern Mexican

    LT Smith and Aseret Arroyo run this modern Mexican restaurant in a converted motor lodge on Grand Avenue with a swagger that matches the food—birria stuffed into hand-pressed squid ink tortillas, mole de la casa, grasshopper quesadillas. The seasonal menu and frequent chef collaborations reward repeat visits from people who take their eating seriously but refuse to take themselves too seriously.

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    765 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  45. Rank 45. Pizzeria Bianco

    Neapolitan Pizza

    Chris Bianco's compact brick room in Heritage Square has been the reason Phoenix became a pizza town—his Neapolitan pies, built on tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil, inspired a generation of American pizzaioli since 1996. Lines still wrap around the block for wood-fired pizza from a man who won two James Beard Awards and fundamentally changed how Americans think about pizza.

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    623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  46. Rank 46. Peixoto Coffee

    Brazilian

    Julia and Jeff Peters roast their family's Brazilian coffee beans right in the corner of this bright Chandler cafe, where the straightforward menu—espresso, cappuccino, cortado, nothing fancy—lets the sourcing and roasting speak for themselves. Pair your cup with pastries from Pistol Whipped or empanadas from AZ Food Crafters, and you've got a casual spot that takes its coffee seriously but wears it lightly.

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    11 W Boston St, Unit 6, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  47. Rank 47. 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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  48. Rank 48. Cafetal Coffee

    Columbian

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    777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  49. Rank 49. The Original Huarachis Taqueria

    Mexican

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    814 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  50. Rank 50. 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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  51. Rank 51. Huarachis Taqueria

    Sonoran Mexican

    Under the electric pink glow of its neon sign, this casual Sonoran spot serves family-style platters of charred meats—ribeye, roasted chicken, carnitas—with an abundance of sides meant for sharing and tucking into soft tortillas. Chef René Andrade's approach balances earnest technique with playfulness, backed by shareable snacks like loaded asada fries and one of Phoenix's more inventive cocktail programs.

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    814 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  52. Rank 52. Barcoa Agaveria

    Mexican

    A converted warehouse on First Avenue houses two agave-focused bars run by the Phoenix food-festival producer David Tyda: the energetic main-level cantina opens onto a patio where you can sip mezcal cocktails among local artists' work, while the basement bar downstairs trades volume for intimacy and an encyclopedic selection of spirits. Provecho food truck camps outside if you want tacos with your tequila.

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    829 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  53. Rank 53. Valentine

    Southwestern

    A cozy Melrose spot in a midcentury furniture store where chef Nico Zades builds the entire menu around Arizona ingredients—Sonoran wheat pretzels with guinea hen butter, elote pasta with local cheese, grass-fed beef at brunch. The adjacent Bar 1912 speakeasy leans into the same hyperlocal obsession with cocktails built on foraged pine liqueur and Arizona-sourced spirits, all served in a sophisticated but entirely unsnobby room.

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    4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  54. Rank 54. Melindas Alley

    Cocktail Bar

    Duck into the alley beside the Renaissance Downtown and descend into a crimson cocktail lounge that swallows all other colors whole, its low velvet seating and rotating chalkboard of drink specials designed for lingering. Open just two nights a week, this moody basement spot rewards the effort to find it with glamorous coupe glasses and the sense that you've stumbled onto something truly private.

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    50 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  55. Rank 55. 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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  56. Rank 56. Bad Jimmy's

    American

    Bad Jimmy's is a casual downtown burger joint with a cocktail bar tucked in, where a pop-up concept has solidified into a breezy hangout slinging smash burgers and rotating specials. The waffle fries are properly crisp, the wings move fast, and the vanilla soft serve finished with olive oil is the kind of small flourish that keeps people coming back.

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    108 E Pierce St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  57. Rank 57. Little Miss BBQ - University

    Texas-style Barbecue

    You'll stand in line with your nose in the smoke, watching the menu board get taped over as items sell out, then order your meat from the counter guy before moving on to sides that range from mac and cheese to jalapeño cheddar grits. This casual Texas Hill Country-style barbecue shop run by competitive pitmasters does straightforward, top-tier brisket, pulled pork, and butter-soft beef short ribs on weekends.

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    4301 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  58. Rank 58. Killer Whale Sex Club

    Cocktail Bar

    A moody Roosevelt Row cocktail lounge decorated with beautifully smutty polaroids shot inside the bar—a cheeky visual joke that somehow feels democratic rather than sleazy. The veteran mixologists behind the counter match the playful irreverence with inventive, experimental drinks that taste like intimate treats.

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    922 N 6th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  59. Rank 59. The Mexicano

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    3095 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  60. Rank 60. Cocina Chiwas

    Mexican

    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin have built a comfortable, chic room around an open kitchen where mesquite and pecan smoke chars everything from stuffed poblanos to crispy quesadillas, taking you on a journey rooted in their Chihuahuan family cooking. The sweet corn panna cotta alone—creamy and singing with corn flavor against seasonal fruit—signals that these are serious chefs having fun with the food they grew up eating.

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    2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  61. Rank 61. Ban Chan Korean Cuisine

    Traditional Korean

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    2909 S Dobson Rd, Unit 7, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  62. Rank 62. T. Cooks

    Mediterranean

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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  63. Rank 63. Bacanora

    Sonoran Mexican

    Rene Andrade mans the grill alone at this bare-bones Sonoran spot, rotating a tight menu of mesquite-charred beef, grilled octopus, and shrimp aguachiles that nod to his childhood street food while reflecting years in fine dining kitchens. His caramelo—a crisp flour tortilla layered with melted cheese and impossibly rich carne asada—is the kind of plate that lingers in your head long after.

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    1301 NW Grand Ave, Unit 1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  64. Rank 64. 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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  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. Stardust Pinbar

    Cocktail Bar

    You yank open a freezer door at Ziggy's Magic Pizza and slip into Stardust, where a glowing dance floor, pinball machines, and disco ball await behind the speakeasy's barely-concealed entrance. It's the kind of place where goths, Disney adults, and whatever just-released concert crowd is nearby converge most nights to sing in English and Spanish until the small hours.

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    401 W Van Buren St, Unit B, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  67. Rank 67. 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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  68. Rank 68. 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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  69. Rank 69. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican

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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  70. Rank 70. Someburros

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    5115 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  71. Rank 71. 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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  72. Rank 72. Palo Verde Lounge

    Dive Bar

    At this dark, cash-only Tempe dive, the crowd swings wildly—construction workers at happy hour, ASU students, neighborhood regulars—and so does the vibe, from pool-and-TV quiet to packed dance floors to metal bands in the parking lot. Owner Chuck Marthaler pours drinks strong and cheap, and remembers what you drink.

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    1015 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  73. Rank 73. 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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  74. Rank 74. The Sicilian Butcher

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    3151 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  75. Rank 75. The Sicilian Baker

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    3151 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  76. Rank 76. 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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  77. Rank 77. Latha

    African

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    628 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  78. Rank 78. Joe's Italian Ice

    Italian Dessert

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    2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  79. Rank 79. Craft 64

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    68 W Buffalo St, Chandler, AZ · Chandler
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  80. Rank 80. Happy Baos

    Northern Chinese

    A modest counter tucked into Mekong Plaza's food court, Happy Baos has stayed put while restaurants around it come and go, turning out chewy handmade dumplings and plump steamed buns that justify the loyalty. The 20-piece dumpling combo hits five different fillings, and the dan dan noodles with crunchy peanuts are sharp enough to remember on the drive home.

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 112, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  81. Rank 81. Taco Chelo

    Mexican

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    501 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  82. Rank 82. Greenwood Brewing

    Greenwood Brewing's bright, marble-and-brass taproom on Roosevelt Row feels nothing like a typical brewery, which makes sense since it was built by a former home brewer intent on welcoming everyone to craft beer. The pale ale called Herstory anchors a rotating lineup of thoughtful brews, and you can settle into one of two courtyards with a food order from nearby restaurants.

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    425 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  83. Rank 83. Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co

    Arizonan

    A brewpub in a converted warehouse on Roosevelt Row with an outdoor bar built into a shipping container, where the rotating seasonal beers are matched by serious bar food—massive burgers that change monthly, duck fat fries, and a hot fried chicken sandwich. The vibe is relaxed and social, with long communal tables perfect for an evening of drinks and eating well under the Phoenix sky.

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    721 N. Arizona Ave Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  84. Rank 84. Lovebite Dumpling

    Chinese

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    116 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  85. Rank 85. Gracie's Tax Bar

    Beer Bar

    A faded pink building tucked off Seventh Avenue conceals a dive bar that's part neighborhood living room, part rotating nightclub, where cheap beer and a jukebox set the tone for games of Scrabble and late-night DJ sets on the patio. Gracie's Tax Bar, housed in a former tax office since 2017, keeps things loose with themed watch parties and tournaments, the kind of place where strangers become drinking buddies by closing time.

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    711 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  86. Rank 86. Sottise

    French

    A converted white bungalow on Second Street draws crowds who settle into marble-topped tables under exposed brick to work through the wine list and oysters on the porch. The French bistro moves easily from casual (baked brie with pear and sage) to splurge-worthy (caviar by the gram), backed by a soundtrack of vinyl records and the warm hum of people having a genuinely good time.

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    1025 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  87. Rank 87. Rough Rider

    Cocktail Bar

    A hidden basement speakeasy in downtown Phoenix where you take the elevator down to a moody, wood-lined room that feels plucked from another century, all dark corners and cozy nooks. Cocktails carry cheeky Victorian names and the kitchen matches the mood with chicory-rubbed duck, black garlic pork chops, and fried cauliflower that tastes like upscale fish and chips.

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    1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  88. Rank 88. Bagelfeld's

    NY-Style Bakery

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    2940 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  89. Rank 89. Chula Seafood

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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  90. Rank 90. 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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  91. Rank 91. First & Last

    New American

    The Gold Spot building's soaring ceilings and candlelit booths make this a date-night spot where the Hammonds' rotating menu swings from buttery clams to inventive sourdough bolognese, anchored by craft cocktails with real backbone. By day it's a counter operation slinging focaccia sandwiches and grandma pizza slices that draw lines, though dinner is when the romance kicks in.

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    1001 N 3rd Ave, Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  92. Rank 92. Saint Pasta

    Italian

    Chef Racan Alhoch runs a boisterous downtown pasta spot that channels East Coast red-sauce nostalgia through a neon-lit open kitchen playing Frank Ocean and the Sopranos on loop. The rigatoni in vodka sauce and Caesar salad are worth the wait at this no-reservations room where the food stays composed even as the energy around you doesn't.

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    100 W Portland St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  93. Rank 93. 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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  94. Rank 94. Bikini Lounge

    Tiki Dive Bar

    A wood-paneled relic from 1947, Bikini Lounge still pulls you in with drafts poured into frozen glasses and a bar dressed in kitschy tiki tchotchkes, pool tables, and a patio for smoking. Tuesday nights transform the place into a dance floor when a DJ spins vinyl, though come prepared with cash and patience for a crowd that won't let you leave early.

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    1502 Grand Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  95. Rank 95. 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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  96. Rank 96. 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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  97. Rank 97. The Dhaba

    Punjabi Indian

    The Dhaba takes its name from Indian roadside truck stops, and this cozy Tempe spot captures that same unpretentious energy with homemade breads, tandoori meats, and fried street snacks at prices that won't hurt. Order one of the three thali options if you want to sample across the menu without deciding—you'll get masala chai, fresh naan, and dessert bundled in with your choice of vegetable or meat curries.

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    1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  98. Rank 98. 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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  99. Rank 99. The Vig

    Beer Bar

    The Vig is a neighborhood bar with an ambitious drinks list and gastro-pub food that doesn't take itself too seriously, anchored by a sprawling patio that has its own bar and a bocce court. Local bands and DJs keep things lively, and the kitchen stocks plenty of vegetarian options alongside its more indulgent fare.

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    606 N 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  100. Rank 100. Stoop Kid

    American

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    901 North 1st Street, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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