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- NNancyPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoEverything was great. I didn't realize there was an 18% service charge because it was Christmas; I didn't recall seeing anything in Open Table when I booked the reservation. The folks at the table next to me weren't aware of the 18% service charge either. That didn't include gratuity (tip for the server)! Add that to over 20% tip and it's 40% added to the price of the dinner, which adds a lot. Makes for a surprise amount when you weren't aware!!More infoCarcaraPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Phoenix•4.5
- AAnnaLas Vegas •5 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExceptional experience and service at Rough Rider. My husband and I enjoyed the seafood tower, Caesar salad, beef carpaccio, and a couple of cocktails. Everything exceeded our expectations. We would definitely return!More infoRough RiderPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Phoenix•4.8
- RRebeccaPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoLove this place! The food is amazing, and I that you can finish it off with gelato!More infoPOMO Pizzeria Napoletana - Downtown PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Downtown Phoenix•4.6
- JJeremyVIPTampa / Central Florida West •14 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur party had the Gucamole, Pasta Baconora, Green Chili Enchiladas, Taco Baconora, and Tacos Birria. The baconora and birria items flavors were really great.the enchilada was a bit more bland than expected. Server was very nice but it was a bit slower to get drinks and initial order. Overall a good experience and somewhere we will visit in the futureMore infoMiel de AgavePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown Phoenix•4.4
- JJenniferVIPPhoenix / Arizona •24 reviews4.0Dined 6 days agoThey changed the menu and we didn’t like it as much as we used to. Also, the waiter made us wait so long to get a drink and was really just lackluster and flatlined. Not super friendly or attentive but he did take a dish off the bill that we didn’t care for that was quite bland.More infoPalmaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown Phoenix•4.5
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Urban sophistication and natural beauty make Phoenix ripe for romance. The city’s best date-night restaurants are experts at setting the stage for love whether it’s an easygoing evening or a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. White Louis XVI chairs and glittering chandeliers make a proposal-worthy backdrop at a stunner in Old Town Scottsdale. A modern brasserie in North Scottsdale draws couples for spirited sommelier competitions. This striking Sonoran metropolis is filled with places to celebrate your sweetheart. Read on for a guide to Phoenix’s 9 most romantic restaurants to book now.
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You’re meeting an old buddy for a sidecar. Or grabbing an after-work Manhattan with your boss. Or maybe your sister needs to bend your ear over a chilled pinot. Here’s the good news: Phoenix and its surrounding cities are bursting with great bars and cocktail lounges, suited for a range of hangouts. Here are 9 of the best for your consideration.
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Eating outdoors in the often-sultry desert isn’t just an option—it’s a pleasure. In Phoenix, many restaurateurs have ushered al fresco dining to cool new heights. Savor locally inspired plates with a view of the McDowell Mountains or sip sangria amongst the palms. Here are the city’s best restaurants for dining outside.
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The Valley of the Sun is fast becoming a sought-after dining destination. People once came to the Sonoran Desert looking for saguaros and sunshine; today, they’re just as likely to be scouting out the perfect spare rib hoagie or sticky buns from a certain resort restaurant. Here is a microcosm of the Valley’s resilient and imaginative spirit— the best and beloved lunch and dinner spots in Phoenix and its surrounding cities.
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Historically known for cowboy steaks cooked chuck-wagon style, Phoenix will not disappoint when it comes to steakhouses. From high-end to eclectic to family-style, you will find a restaurant that fits your tastes. If you’re looking for something more ethnic, Mexican-influenced fare is in abundance. You can find authentic Mexican dishes like empanadas and tacos or more Americanized fare like burritos and enchiladas. If these don’t strike your fancy, Phoenix’s restaurant diversity offers plentiful American, seafood, French, sushi, Thai, and Italian restaurants. If you see fry bread on the menu, give it a try! Fry bread is a deep-fried, chewy dough sometimes eaten sweet with sugar and honey, or it may be the base for Mexican-style toppings and authentic chili sauce.
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Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Phoenix include Wren & Wolf, Christo's Ristorante and The Arrogant Butcher
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Phoenix are Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Downtown Phoenix, Cibo and The Arrogant Butcher
Bottomless brunch in Downtown Phoenix is available at Wren & Wolf, Carcara and Latha Restaurant
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Phoenix is The Arrogant Butcher
Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix with a great view include Floor 13 Rooftop Bar, The Arrogant Butcher and Eden Rooftop Bar
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