Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

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Address:
2 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Neighborhood:
Phoenix

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.bluehoundkitchen.com
Phone: (602) 258-0231
Hours of Operation:
Lunch
Mon-Fri 11am-3pm

Brunch
Sun 9:30am-3pm

Dinner
Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm

Bar
Mon-Thu 11am-12am
Fri 10am-1am
Sat 5pm-1am
Sun 9:30am-12am

Happy Hour
Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Stephen Jones
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Indoor, Outdoor and Always Impressive. Hotel Palomar Phoenix features over 10,000 square feet of meeting space spread across boardrooms, ballrooms, suites and a magnificent outdoor pool deck/party area.

We can easily accommodate all types of meetings, business functions, social events and wedding celebrations.
Private Party Facilities: Centrally located in downtown Phoenix, in CityScape near Chase Field and US Airways Center, the award-winning Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails provides an exceptional dining venue, making an ideal setting for your next event, be it for business or pleasure.

Our beautifully designed dining room can host up to 100 people seated or 250 for private reception reception.

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails also has a great patio overlooking CityScape Park with capacity to seat 40 people in a private setting.
Private Party Contact: Cheyenne Palm (602) 258-0231
Entertainment: Live Acoustic Guitar by Lee Perriera, 11am-3pm on Sunday
Special Events & Promotions: It's not just the space... all touch points of the experience are special. Whatever the request, we're quick, nimble, and attentive so each custom event is worth repeating. Your guests will enjoy a true culinary experience every time.

From unexpected, locally inspired cocktails to thoughtfully presented food, and green-friendly standards, we're happy to perk up your event as usual.

Getting there

Cross Street: 1st and Jefferson
Public Transit: Conveniently located on the light rail path.

Washington and Central when traveling west bound and Jefferson and First Avenue when traveling east bound
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: We offer valet parking; with additional self parking available with 2 hour complementary with validation.

A word from Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

A Contemporary American Gastro-lounge located in the heart of the Phoenix"s vibrant Cityscape development downtown.

Chef Stephen Jones draws inspiration from local Arizona purveyors and farmers for an ingredient-driven New American social plates menu meant to be enjoyed with artisanal… wines, craft cocktails and great beers.

Nationally recognized Master Mixologist Jacques Bezuidenhout teams-up with a handful of the best known bar chefs in the valley to present Phoenix's most forward-thinking cocktail program alongside a carefully tailored wine list hand-selected by Master Sommelier Emily Wines.

The mode is neighborhood friendly but casually polished, from the cozy lobby lounge up front to the convivial dining room and patio in back. The colors, furnishings and light convey an at home vibe. Three distinct atmospheres provide a theatrical backdrop for any occasion and seating for 115 guests. Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails - Best Restaurants in Phoenix

Diner Reviews

"The food and service were very good.The noise level was a bit too loud for us.It was difficult to have a conversation. We asked to be moved to a back corner and that was better."
Dined on 4/10/2014
"My friend and I had to wait a few minutes to be noticed by the staff. Over all a great night the food is good and service fair."
Dined on 7/1/2014
"While we were pretty much seated on time, there was lots of talk from the staff about how over-booked the restaurant was and what a challenge it would be to get everyone served close to their reservation times. It was the night of a concert--which meant lots of extra traffic--but it wasn't the first concert in downtown Phoenix so why didn't they know how to prepare for the crowd? The restaurant has a small dining area and unfortunately windy weather prevented use of the patio tables. Food was good--tasted saltier than it was--but the kitchen seemed slow and we were glad we left ample time for dining before the start of the concert. Not sure I'd chance it again."
Dined on 6/10/2014
"I've gone into Blue Hound a couple times. It gets busy but I am usually seated pretty quickly... whether it is at the bar, at a table or in the lounge area and the service is always amazing. Good people, great food and awesome service. It's fun any day of the week. It is definitely my favorite place to dine before hitting the clubs/concerts."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"I have heard so many great things about Blue Hound and couldn't wait to try it. I finally had the oppurtunity to try it last night and it was even better than I expected. Chris was our server and he was very attentive and had extensive menu knowledge. Since it was our first time we had many questions regarding the menu and he was very patient with us and also gave us some excellent recommendations. Everything we ordered was amazing but the Pork Belly Sliders are a must try. They were the perfect combination of spice and savor and they come in half orders so you can try them in additon to sampling other menu items. Overall, our experience was outstanding and I would highly recommend to anyone who has not been."
Dined on 6/29/2014
"Great service!! I love the food. This is my favorite downtown restaurant."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"Ordered the short ribs and seafood stew. Hands down, this was the worst version of short ribs that I have ever eaten. The quality of the meat was poor and was basically inedible. Surprisingly, the waiter tried to defend the meal saying that's the way it was intended. The manager removed the entree from our bill. This restaurant became the joke for the remainder of my trip to Phoenix."
Dined on 6/25/2014
"Great server and excellent food, but not a place for a quiet conversation."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"Every recommendation was exactly what I had in mind. The was delicious and not too heavy, it's just right. Excellent service!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
"Excellent Service, very good food and a fun place. Great spot down town near D Backs and Suns."
Dined on 6/19/2014
"I love coming to Blue Hound, we are always greeted with a smile. We came in on a weekday and there dining room was busy, however I we chose to sit in the bar which I prefer. We were greeted by the bartender Juan, who is very accommodating when making blue hounds specialty cocktails and personable. He took amazing care of us, regardless if how busy he may be have been making drinking for the entire resturant. Now let's talk food!!! We ordered the starwberry flatbread which was good yet fries, the fries come with aioli dipping sauce it is so good. In addition to the elote.The elote was incredible!! I seriously will come back just to eat the elote! It's basically corn on the cob deliciously seasoned, with cream and cojita cheese.Auh-mazing!!!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
"The restaurant is beautiful but it really stops there. Day 1- item ordered was not as it was described on the menu. Day 2-Our server Daniel did not seem to care if we were there or not. Long wait time to have our drink order taken. Descriptions of the items on the menu are not what you receive (for a 2nd time). When asked to split the check in a certain way it came back wrong told Daniel & he rolled his eyes and walked away. Day 3- Dad was staying at the hotel went there the next night for dinner and ordered chicken and when he cut into it blood ran out."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"This past Sunday was our 2nd visit to the restaurant and we'd enjoyed the pork sliders earlier. The website indicated a special Father's Day menu, as well. Imagine our disappointment to be told that on Sundays the only available items were brunch offerings. Although our food was tasty, it arrived only slightly warm. In addition, the server seemed less than enthusiastic about serving us. Can't recommend the place for brunch."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"Hubby had the soft shell crabs. I had the Ahi over eggplant and spinach. The presentation was magnificent. The quality and flavor was excellent. Our waiter spent the right amount of time checking on our needs. It was an overall excellent dinner. Our only regret was we didn't have room for the delicious sounding desserts."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"If u like a lot of seafood, then u might like this place more than I did. The menu had at least a dozen seafood entrees and only 4 beef or chicken entrees. We ordered the cheese plate and had plenty of great cheese but only 3 prices of their "crackers". We asked for plenty more but were given 3 each time and had to wait forever to even ask for more and then eventually receive it. The food was ok but I would not go back"
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Unusual, interesting menu. Has a good feeling - trendy downtown place, but the service was not so great. "
Dined on 5/31/2014
"Tried a little of everything and every bit of it was delicious. Pork belly sliders were the table favorite. I am a sangria snob and though it wasn't on the menu they whipped one up and it was fantastic...secret ingredient...frangelico"
Dined on 5/31/2014
"The appetizers never disappoint but the entrees were a bit lackluster. The short rib which is normally perfection was a bit tough and the soft shell crab dish while good seemed like it was missing something. Overall we were happy and will return again but it wasn't the amazing experience we had a few months ago."
Dined on 5/24/2014
"The blue hound delviers. Great ambiance, decor, limited but well performed execution on food. Service was top notch. When in downtown Phoenix, this is a must dine venue!!"
Dined on 5/25/2014
"The tater tots are the best ever. Food came out fast had great service. The entire restaurant was beautiful. Would drive out of my way to go there."
Dined on 5/23/2014
"Great restaurant nestled in the middle the city. Great ambience in the core excellent food very trendy"
Dined on 5/19/2014
"Party of 6. The fried chicken sandwich was awful -- dark color of outside was off putting and looked burnt. Other dishes like lemon ricotta pancakes and chicken and waffles all looked overlooked and dry. Space is hip and seems better place for drinks then a culinary experience despite all efforts on quality ingredients etc."
Dined on 5/18/2014
"Loved this place!! Enjoyed the live music for brunch. Food is all fresh with no preservatives. The atmosphere was so relaxing!"
Dined on 5/18/2014
"I'm told this restaurant has terrific drinks and it seemed to have a very nice crowd in the bar area. The ambiance and views were pretty cool. However, we’re not drinkers and were both very underwhelmed with the food. The deviled eggs were topped with too much filling and mustard flavor (and I love deviled eggs). The short ribs had an impressive presentation, were cooked nicely but were too sweet and lacked in flavor. The grits underneath were bland but the "hint" of blue cheese created a very odd flavor combination with the pineapple. The seafood flat bread was also boring with red sauce which tasted like it was from a can. The small bits of seafood on top had no flavor expect for the smoked swordfish, another odd flavor of the evening. "
Dined on 5/17/2014
"I've been here before and the first time was excellent. This time it was just ok, but I'm pretty sure it's because I had the tuna. Everything else about it was very good and I would highly recommend it, just don't get the tuna."
Dined on 5/15/2014
"A fantastic place to have a cocktail and dinner. They have a great specialty menu with bartenders who can customize anything you desire. The service was attentive and the staff knew the menu selections very well. Their advice was appreciated. The menu has several unique selections which lived up to the waiters description. I would return anytime. Also try the rooftop bar for an after dinner drink."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"The menu is different, but don't let that deter you! We shared a shrimp cocktail as an appetizer, I had the chowda, it was absolutely delicious. My husband had thin crust creation that he loved! I do not remember the name of the drinks we had, but they were delicious, both had rum and were very fresh with fresh fruits. I highly recommend for something delicious and different! Enjoy! "
Dined on 4/5/2014
"One of us experienced a pleasant brunch in the bar two weeks prior to our dinner attendance. This was an immediate reminder we had intended to visit for dinner, and so we did. Service was lacking in one area; although restaurant wasn't at capacity, water glasses at half full were never refilled or requested if we wanted them to be refilled. Rib Eye entree was strewn with gristle; too much for a $36 steak. Elote and tator tot rendition were both admirable."
Dined on 5/9/2014
"I dined here for the cocktails. I started off with the angostura sour and enjoyed one of the house-original cocktails with my meal. The grapefruit-avocado salad was so good that I was raving about it later. The rest of the meal was OK. Over all, the cocktails were standard and entree could have been a little more seasoned (i.e. needed more time to the making/creation of the recipe). Additionally, dinner service was good, but checking out was a pain. I accidentally handed back my itemized receipt and had to ask three times for the server to bring it back. She was fairly busy, but perhaps a little forgetful, as it took almost 10 minutes."
Dined on 5/5/2014
"Great location for pre-event meal. Have eaten here several times pre-symphony and/or ore USAirways Center events. Food is pretty consistent but service this time was not up to par. But do like the convenience and good bar area."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"This restaurant is a hidden neighborhood gem. The food was delicious, and the portions were perfect. I enjoyed the chilequiles; they were the most authentic that I have enjoyed, outside of Mexico. The prices were moderate and quite fair. The staff were friendly and accommodating. I will return, as it is within walking distance of my residence."
Dined on 5/4/2014
"We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Blue Hound restaurant. The yellow fin tuna was the best I have eaten. Very fresh with interesting layers of flavors! The presentation was also very nice. The second entrée was half a chicken, we had no idea chicken could taste this good. We shared our entrees because both were spectacular. On top of great food was wonderful service. The waiter explain the menu and was very knowledgeable about the dishes served. The place can get a little loud but because the food and service was so good we went back for Sunday brunch (chicken and waffles). We highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 5/3/2014
"I had a girls brunch with friends and the food was amazing especially the bottomless mimosas. I will definitely go back. we are actually thinking of making brunch there a regular "thing"."
Dined on 4/27/2014
"The first thing we noticed was how loud the setting was. This was a combination of the singer and the accoustics. The next was rather slow service. When our brunch arrived the quiche portion ordered by my wife was small and the chicken in my dish was dry. This place may be better suited for younger adults who appreciate the endless mimosas. "
Dined on 4/27/2014
"We had reservations and there were only few people in the dining area. It took awhile for the server to come out and then over 45 minutes to receive our food. When asked when the food was coming (we were on a time crunch) he states, "I didn't realize you were on a time crunch." This shouldn't have matttered, you should not have to wait over 45 minutes for food; especially when the dining area was not busy. The food was pretty good saving it 3 stars."
Dined on 4/26/2014
"Just a memorable experience, highly recommend. Ken, the GM was very accommodating."
Dined on 4/25/2014
"This restaurant is in an obvious location but still is a "find." The chef is to be commended for his highly creative, flavorful food! We started with the charred Pork Belly sliders and spiced corn on the cob -both combining unique and rich flavors to common dishes. The avocado salad was also unique with the blood orange highlighting the plate. Our entrees were well anointed swordfish and red snapper highlighted with oregano and garlic respectively. Both delicious! Finally, the pineapple upside down cake for dessert was unreal - I'd go there just for this alone. Combined with unique drinks and a nice atmosphere, this place is worth every penny (and the prices are surprisingly reasonable!) and a "must" when in downtown Phoenix!"
Dined on 4/24/2014
"This place exceeded expectations on so many levels. Our waiter was passionate without being intrusive. Food was creative and still had a down home yummyness. Cocktails are everything their ad says and much more. "
Dined on 4/23/2014
"This is about the 5th time i've dined at a restaurant in one of the Kimpton Hotels, and in every case, the food has been very good to excellent. BH was excellent! We shared some appetizers (deviled eggs, pork belly sliders), and both were quite interesting and very good. I had short ribs for dinner, while she had a seafood flatbread. Mine was outstanding, one of the best versions of short rib i've had (was maple sugar involved here?), with grits for a side. Her flatbread was a bit disappointing, but compared to my dish, nearly anything would be. And did i mention that the special tequila drinks were quite interesting, this is only the second place i've had beets in a drink and i highly recommend it."
Dined on 4/22/2014
"Everything about this place was a success. The drinks, appetizers, main course, sides and even the service. I would go back over and over again. "
Dined on 4/20/2014

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