Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

4.3

1730 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for happy hour
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

Blue Hound is a New American kitchen serving breakfast, lunch and dinner centered in the heart of Downtown Phoenix's vibrant Cityscape development & chiseled into the 2nd floor of the stylish Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix.

Utilizing seasonal ingredients and contemporary techniques, the menu offers something for every occasion – from lighter bar bites, to deliciously composed plates. Blue Hound’s cuisine artfully pairs with its award-winning cocktail program that raises the bar for drink culture in the city. Complete with seasonal craft cocktails and Valley's largest menu of brown spirits, top-notch gins and house-made tinctures and syrups, Blue Hound is a celebrated neighborhood staple for locals and travelers alike.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Kitchen Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(602) 258-0231
Website
http://www.bluehoundkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gilbert Laurie
Catering
The Palomar Phoenix can easily accommodate a myriad of custom-sized group meetings, business functions, social events, weddings, celebrations, etc. Give us a call and we can place you in the perfect spot for your own personal catered on-property event.
Private party facilities
When it comes to events at Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails, we create a customized menu and experience that will leave your guests dazzled. It’s all deliciously paired with an extensive wine list and creative craft cocktails. Together you have everything you require for hosting the ultimate private event in Phoenix.
Private party contact
Janae Tapia : (480) 478-1775

Location
2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Cross street
Central Avenue and Jefferson Street
Parking details
We offer a complimentary 2 hour validation for self parking and $5 valet, with validation, while dining in Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails.
Public transit
Conveniently located near light rail stops. Washington & Central, when traveling west bound, as well as Jefferson & 1st Avenue when traveling east bound. If you are taking a Lyft or Uber, the Hotel Palomar's main entrance is located just east of Central, on Jefferson. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is located on the 2nd floor.
Entertainment
Weekend live entertainment that includes DJs and Bands on our 3rd floor rooftop bar, Lustre.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

NEW Rise & Shine Weekend Brunch
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a variety of delicious breakfast entrees, sharable brunch bites and cocktails to accompany our All Day menu - the perfect start to a relaxing weekend. Now available from 9am-3pm on Saturday and Sundays.

Offers

Happy Hound Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM,Mon - Fri - 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Happy Hound Hour Sunday - Thursday | 4PM - 6PM Classic Cocktails $12 Single Pour Well Cocktails $10 Bottles & Cans Beer $6 House Red or White Wine $8 Variety of Communal Snacks for $10 *Not available over holiday weekends and non-sport special event/concert nights taking place at Footprint Center or Chase Field downtown.

Popular dishes

Mussels & Clams$26.00
pancetta, leeks, tomato, herb butter, crostini
Soup of the Day$7.00
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$14.00
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp$21.00
jumbo shrimp, fresh mozzarella, roma tomato, pesto, balsamic glaze
Burrata$18.00
prosciutto, fig jam, baby arugula, pine nuts, crostini
Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche$24.00
agua chile, avocado, tortilla chips
Bacon Wrapped Dates$15.00
AZ dates wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumble
Charcuterie Board$28.00
prosciutto, fennel salame, soppresata, drunken goat, brie, olives, pepperoncini, marcona almonds, fig jam, crostini
Buttermilk Calamari$18.00
cocktail sauce, grilled lemon, parmesan, chipotle remoulade

Shareables

Brussel Sprouts$15.00
pancetta, aged balsamic, parmesan
Wild Mushroom Risotto$18.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$12.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese$24.00

Salads

add: chicken $8, shrimp (5) $14, salmon $18, 8oz prime steak $20

Steak Salad*$36.00
prime long island steak, grilled baby gem lettuce, blistered tomatoes, gorgonzola, crispy onions, buttermilk blue cheese dressing
- 8oz$36.00
Blackened Chicken Southwest Caesar$23.00
grilled corn, roasted peppers, avocado, black beans, queso fresco, tortilla strips, cilantro lime vinaigrette
Kale & Apple Salad$18.00
candied pecans, pancetta, shaved manchego, apple cider vinaigrette

Sandwiches

please choose french fries or side salad

Blue Hound Burger*$22.00
sesame brioche bun, crispy pork belly, cheddar, sweet onion jam, arugula, dijon aioli
Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$21.00
pretzel bun, applewood smoked bacon, havarti, guacamole, butter lettuce, roma tomato, honey chipotle aioli
Butter Poached Lobster Roll$38.00
maine lobster, grilled lemon served with truffle fries
Prime Rib Dip$26.00
toasted french baguette, oven roasted prime rib, caramelized onion, pepper jack, creamy horseradish, au jus

Entrees

Coffee Crusted New York*$72.00
prime black angus, lobster mac & cheese, garlic parmesan broccolini, chimichurri
- 12oz$72.00
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$48.00
egg fried forbidden rice, sauteed asparagus, miso butter
Artichoke Chicken Rigatoni$32.00
mushrooms, grilled chicken, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, chardonnay asiago cream
Seafood Jambalaya$36.00
pappardelle, mussels, clams, shrimp, andouille, spicy tomato sauce
Blackened Salmon$36.00
crab, corn, potato hash, charred tomato butter

What 1,730 people are saying

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails offers "great food and relaxing ambience" with standout dishes like the short rib and risotto. "Great service" complements the dining experience, though some reviews note inconsistent service speed. Ideal for pre-show meals, it boasts "spectacular, tasty" drinks and a convenient downtown location.

1,730 Reviews

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Michael
Phoenix
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good food, great location and very nice atmosphere. Downtown Phoenix gem and close to Footprint Center. Highly recommended.
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gordon
San Diego
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a bite before the show. We had three apps which were tasty and plentiful. Drinks were equally satisfying. Will go back.
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Toby
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was outstanding. The entire staff was pleasant. The menu choices need more options. The prices are extremely expensive for the quality. The 30.00 cheeseburger had no flavor think it was not fresh and was frozen patty. Again, very very over priced.
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Chuck
Tucson
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, great food, and a very nice atmosphere. We really enjoyed ourselves.
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OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Very limited menu with no proper choices for celiac and wait staff not knowledgeable about menu and dietary matters. We had to leave without eating.
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Natalia
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is the best salmon I have had in my memory. We have traveled everywhere. This was cooked so perfectly. The center kept incredibly hot, and it was so excellently cooked. Yes, slightly salty. The sides were delicious. The fries amazing. The ceviche was kinda hard to eat, because of the presentation. But it was so delicious I would order it again. The chips were a little too salty, yes. Some of the same reviewers comment on this and it is true. But that would not keep me from going back. The cocktails were excellent and came out very very fast. Yes the appetizer came out before the drinks - kinda weird. But I’ll take fast service and delicious food over deliberately spaced out items that taste sub par. Yes this is very very noisy. Yes they seemed slightly short staffed. The location is ideal for seeing an event downtown, which is what we did. Made our reservation a week ahead, and glad I did because they were constantly turning people away. We will absolutely go back. I will plan to take my parents and kids next time. If you’re extremely fussy, you will be bothered by things here. But if you want amazing food and drinks and location, don’t let the little things keep you away. Delicious experience!
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BernardD
Houston
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unforgettable Dining: Exceptional flavors and top-notch service make this restaurant a must-visit! Every dish was a delight, and the staff’s attentiveness added the perfect touch to an amazing experience. Don’t forget to check on the the cocktail menu!
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Jan
Phoenix
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend of many years came into town and I chose the Blue Hound for our Lunch get together! It was a wonderful choice! Our server Samatha was delightful and very helpful throughout our meal! We stayed much longer than we intended as we had not seen each other in several years! The restaurant staff couldn’t have been nicer. However, the outstanding employee was definitely Samatha, she is truly a Gold Star Employee!
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Tina
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and drinks were very good and high quality but service was quite slow.
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Cat
Phoenix
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our reservation was at 530. Took 15 minutes to seat us although the restaurant was not full at all. We had a 7 pm show to attend. Ordered cocktails and food at the same time. Appetizer and entrees came at the same time. Cocktails were not served by the time entrees were finished. Several other tables we’re complaining about beverage service. Food quality was poor. Rubbery calamari. Lobster roll was below average. Management clearly did not set up staff for success last night. Bar was full of dirty glassware and only one bartender appeared to be working. Last time we will be visiting
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FAQs

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.3 stars by 1730 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

2 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Central Avenue and Jefferson Street
Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 9:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Kitchen Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We offer a complimentary 2 hour validation for self parking and $5 valet, with validation, while dining in Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails.
Public transit
Conveniently located near light rail stops. Washington & Central, when traveling west bound, as well as Jefferson & 1st Avenue when traveling east bound. If you are taking a Lyft or Uber, the Hotel Palomar's main entrance is located just east of Central, on Jefferson. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is located on the 2nd floor.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gilbert Laurie
Entertainment
Weekend live entertainment that includes DJs and Bands on our 3rd floor rooftop bar, Lustre.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bluehoundkitchen.com/
Phone number
(602) 258-0231
Catering
The Palomar Phoenix can easily accommodate a myriad of custom-sized group meetings, business functions, social events, weddings, celebrations, etc. Give us a call and we can place you in the perfect spot for your own personal catered on-property event.
Private party facilities
When it comes to events at Blue Hound Kitchen and Cocktails, we create a customized menu and experience that will leave your guests dazzled. It’s all deliciously paired with an extensive wine list and creative craft cocktails. Together you have everything you require for hosting the ultimate private event in Phoenix.
Private party contact
Janae Tapia : (480) 478-1775

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

NEW Rise & Shine Weekend Brunch

Happy Hound Hour

Steak Salad

Steak & Eggs

Blackened Salmon

For the Table

Mussels & Clams$26.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp$21.00

Burrata$18.00

Shrimp & Scallop Ceviche$24.00

Bacon Wrapped Dates$15.00

Charcuterie Board$28.00

Buttermilk Calamari$18.00

Shareables

Brussel Sprouts$15.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$18.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$12.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$24.00

Salads

Steak Salad*$36.00

Blackened Chicken Southwest Caesar$23.00

Kale & Apple Salad$18.00

Sandwiches

Blue Hound Burger*$22.00

Chipotle Chicken Sandwich$21.00

Butter Poached Lobster Roll$38.00

Prime Rib Dip$26.00

Entrees

Coffee Crusted New York*$72.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$48.00

Artichoke Chicken Rigatoni$32.00

Seafood Jambalaya$36.00

Blackened Salmon$36.00

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