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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Phoenix

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Phoenix? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Huarachis Taqueria restaurant
4.9
4.9 (22)
$31 to $50
Mexican
West Phoenix
About the restaurant
Huarachis Taqueria is the vibrant sister restaurant of Bacanora PHX, founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Rene Andrade and his talented team. This isn’t your typical taqueria—it’s a place where authentic flavors meet creative cocktails and a diverse menu featuring tacos, huaraches, tortas, and hearty platters. Here, you can even treat yourself to our fun twist on dessert with concha ice cream. Huarachis Taqueria is more than a restaurant; it’s a gathering spot for the community, designed to feel like you’re at a friend’s backyard hangout. With a soundtrack of cumbia, corridos, merengue, salsa, rap, and R&B, it’s the perfect place to unwind, savor great food, and enjoy good company.
Top review
Eric
Dined today
Highly recommend. Food was incredible. Service and atmosphere were great too.
A photo of Chilte restaurant
4.8
4.8 (227)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
West Phoenix
About the restaurant
Bon Appétit's | 24 Best New Restaurants in America 2023.

We come from street beginnings, with off the cuff new wave riffs, and somewhat experimental Mexican cuisine.
Finding common threads through food, time, and place we bringing inspirations from our childhoods, the southwest, and shared cultures to the plate.

Inspired by tradition and driven with creative intention we are authentically us and genuinely yours - Always

Chef Lawrence Smith

Top review
ElizabethVIP
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
The food was outstanding, service terrific and environment amazingly cool.
A photo of Santo Arcadia restaurant
4.8
4.8 (113)
$50 and over
Mexican
Central Phoenix
About the restaurant
Brought to you by the ownership group behind Tacos Chiwas, Bacanora, Espiritu Mesa and Cocina Chiwas, Santo Arcadia is the newest addition to the Chiwas Family. James Beard nominated Chefs Roberto Centeno, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin present you with both classic and nouveau regional Mexican cuisine. Spotlighting regions, ingredients and flavors near and dear to their own hearts.
Top review
AliVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Really great experience all around! My friend and I really enjoyed ourselves, from the food, to service, to ambience, we will definitely be back!
A photo of Flour & Thyme restaurant
4.7
4.7 (26)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown Phoenix
About the restaurant
The sister restaurant to Anhelo by Chef Ivan Jacobo. Join us at the Orpheum Lofts at Anhelo’s previous home. Flour & Thyme is a love letter from chef to Downtown Phoenix, on what he considers the perfect restaurant for downtown. Featuring a wood fired grill in house dry aged duck, beef and fish. You are sure to find something delicious to satisfy your taste buds.
Top review
Kyra
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Really an exceptional experience. Food was incredible and well-conceived, with the duck breast and the chawanmushi being a highlight. But what truly took things a step beyond, was the service. From the very beginning to the very end, absolutely flawless. Every person who interacted with our table, was polished, timely, and personable, and special mention to our server for being so knowledgeable and friendly. Major props to the front-of-house. Dinner took what was a special night for my partner and I, to the next level. Absolutely recommend for anybody looking to enjoy delicious food, a beautiful interior, and top-of-the-line service.
A photo of Latha Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (84)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown Phoenix
About the restaurant
LATHA, Swahili for flavor, celebrates Africa and the diaspora’s rich and diverse cuisines. The menu curated by Executive Chef Digby Stridiron honors the interconnected journey of the foodways and culture of Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and the Southern United States. Our contemporary pan-African kitchen respects historical recipes and crafts cuisine from thoughtfully sourced seasonal ingredients that reveal the connections between Africa and the diaspora. It is a journey of discovery along the trails of our ancestors, telling the authentic stories of the foodways and how they have shaped eating habits and cuisine worldwide. We invite guests to join us on a flavorful journey of discovery and appreciation. LATHA, in downtown Phoenix, in Heritage Square, is a place to have a shared immersive experience with friends or family while enjoying food, drinks, music, and culture in our dining room, bar, or outside patio. As a collective, we EAT, DRINK, and VIBE!
Top review
Ray
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful establishment. Great food. Friendly staff. Good portions. 10/10. Would definitely recommend.
A photo of Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey restaurant
4.6
4.6 (316)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Downtown Phoenix
About the restaurant
The highly anticipated first Sushi & Whiskey bar, located in uptown Phoenix, By Engin Onural.

Within its Scandinavian-designed interior, you’ll enjoy a judicious selection of hand-crafted sushi and whisky pairings, making Sandfish an ideal destination for both epicures and the curious.

We can’t wait for you to experience our expectations of an excellent Menu

Top review
LisaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing service, wonder new additions to their menu, and the cocktails are fantastic! Sandfish Sushi and Whiskey Bar is a hidden gem. A must try!
A photo of Yellowbell - The Camby Autograph restaurant
4.6
4.6 (14)
$31 to $50
Mexican / Southwestern
West Phoenix
About the restaurant
Led by Executive Chef Alfredo Alvarez, Yellowbell offers more than just a dining experience; it’s a tribute to heritage, community, and the land that supports it. The menu features authentic Southwestern flavors, highlighting ingredients sourced locally from small farms and regional producers, all without unnecessary culinary pretensions. The beverage program centers on the rich tradition of agave-based spirits, capturing the essence of the Southwest in every sip.
Top review
RobVIP
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Great Xmas dinner. Good service. Excellent prefix menu
A photo of Jin Jia restaurant
4.5
4.5 (218)
$31 to $50
Chinese
Desert Ridge
About the restaurant

Masterfully crafted, authentic Chinese cuisine with a modern twist.

Top review
JimVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Food was very tasty. Unfortunately most of not all their dishes are breaded meat. Even the beef was breaded and it takes away the taste of the meat. Some were heavily breaded. Otherwise rice dishes were great so was their egg rolls.
A photo of Kembara restaurant
4.5
4.5 (234)
$30 and under
Asian
Desert Ridge
About the restaurant
Kembara is the latest project from Chef Angelo Sosa that embraces Asian street food cultures, exemplifying the tradition of cherishing time-honored recipes, while also playfully innovating upon familiar flavors and techniques for fresh takes.

The menu is an homage to Chef Sosa’s travels across Asia, with inspiration drawn from countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, China, Singapore and Japan.

Each dish is constructed around Chef Sosa’s concept of a “trinity of flavors”—a balance between sweet, sour and salty elements that culminate in a perfect bite of harmony.

Located inside of the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Top review
ThomasVIP
Dined 3 days ago
We had a very nice experience at Kembara on Saturday evening. The staff was very courteous and helpful with menu descriptions and recommendations, the cocktails were excellent and the food quality overall was also excellent. We will definitely return to Kembara.
A photo of BackYard  - Desert Ridge restaurant
3.9
3.9 (59)
$31 to $50
American
Desert Ridge
About the restaurant
Now Open at Desert Ridge Marketplace!

Meet your friends at Backyard, where the game is always on! Park it in front of one of our massive TVs or challenge your friends to a game of your own in our open-air playground. Dog-friendly (dog park opening soon!) and fun-driven, Backyard is comfortably familiar, while keeping things exciting on a daily basis! So grab your furry (and non-furry) friends and swing on in for a good time.

Top review
TracyVIP
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Fun place great staff. I had the pizza and beer both great.
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