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- MMatthewAustin •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was a first date that I went on and the staff was so nice and helpful. They gave me great advice on cocktails and even recommended us places to go after they closed. I really recommend it also since the DJ played great music and it was a very romantic placeMore infoCulinary Dropout at the Yard - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• American• North Central Phoenix•4.6
- TTomVIPLas Vegas •69 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOne of our favorite places. Great food and wonderful service. Love the modestly priced prime rib and steak option. So many restaurants have steaks at $70 price points, this place keeps it in $30-$40 range. The appetizers are great and the cornbread is the best I’ve had. Always a great experience hereMore infoThe NeighborlyPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- SSamuelPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoI’m not sure if it was due to booking with open table but upon arrival we were immediately seated. Not only was it super quick but we got great seats! In the midst of Valentine’s Day rush we got to seat in a comfortable table while others were a bit crammed. I dine here regularly and it looked like they split tables up to allow for more couples to dine without wait. In absence of a holiday or special occasion all the seats are comfy and spacious 10/10 would recommend to others.More infoDoughbird - North CentralPrice: Moderate• American• West Phoenix•4.8
- KKathrynVIPPhoenix / Arizona •33 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe love Steak 44! The service, attention to details and the food are impeccable! We treated ourselves to an early Valentine’s dinner last night. Hannah our original server heard me say something about the noise and graciously offered us another table. We were sitting next to large tables that were having a great time. It was so kind of her to take care of us. Jamel was our server at the second location and he was also so professional and engaging. Our food was delicious! We started off with the cone caviar. Perfect. Then Boo had the caesar and got the wedge. Both so tasty. Then we both ordered the bone-in filet. I explained how I wanted charred hot pink and Boo wanted red. We were both delighted on how perfect our steaks were. I also got the truffle butter lobster topping. OMG! Divine. Our dirty martinis were fantastic as was the espresso martini. Boo got an awesome dessert with ice cream and caramel and cake. Everything was great! Thanks 44 you never disappoint!!More infoSteak 44Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Phoenix•4.9
- EEmilyMinneapolis - St. Paul •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoWe were early for reservations and grabbed seats and the bar for a couple of drinks while we waited. Our manhattans were excellent and our table was ready within 5 minutes of our reservation. We sat near the kitchen so there was some noise, but we enjoyed the atmosphere. The restaurant is huge so there’s plenty of room to find something more intimate. The scallops were fabulous, and my husband enjoyed his grain bowl with salmon. We finished with the butter cake and practically inhaled it. 3 cocktails, two entrees and a side plus a dessert for less than $150? We will absolutely be back!More infoThe Henry - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.8
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The metropolitan Phoenix area is one of the 15 most populous regions in the country, so it is not surprising that the food choices here are rather spectacular. Hot dog lovers will love the famed Arizona Diamondback dog available in North Central Phoenix. Home to a flourishing Asian population, the neighborhood also brings residents and visitors a range of ethnic Chinese food options. Health food aficionados will also appreciate the locally owned restaurants that really cannot be beaten for their selection of organic salads and meats. With a population that's heavily Hispanic, it's no surprise that Mexican tacos and burritos also abound throughout North Central Phoenix.
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Dog friendly restaurants in North Central Phoenix include Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Phoenix, Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico and The Genuine
Child friendly restaurants in North Central Phoenix include Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Phoenix, Tutti Santi - Phoenix and Marigold Maison - Phoenix
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