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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Phoenix

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

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Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain

4.8

4.8 (2465)

$50 and over

Unspecified

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Quiessence is a fine dining, true farm to table restaurant located at The Farm at South Mountain, a 10 acre oasis by South Mountain. We have a 2 acre organic garden onsite that we utilize as much as possible for our dishes. Our menu changes regularly based on local and seasonal availability. We offer tasting menus with the option of doing 3, 4 or 5 courses. The restaurant itself is housed in the original farmhouse of the property giving the restaurant plenty of rustic charm. Patio dining is also highly sought after when the weather is nice.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Hands down one of the best dining experience we have had since moving to Arizona! We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary at The Farm and it was incredible! They tended to my dietary needs and made us feel so special. Delicious food, beverages and a magical atmosphere. We will definitely be back!

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4.9

4.9 (1615)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Phoenix

About the restaurant

At Alexi’s we use the finest quality of products in the market. We prepare everything with the freshest ingredients daily. From homemade salad dressings and bread to fresh fish and the best poultry and meat available.
Join us for a quick in and out or take your time, lunch or dinner and enjoy some of the best specials in town.
To insure quality, all items are made to order. We accommodate all special diets.
Our daily specials include fresh fish (flown in daily) such as Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, trout, red snapper, etc. From poultry and meats, roasted duck, rack of lamb, veal chop and more.

Our happy hour is first come first serve, no reservations accepted unless you have a party of 6 or more. Please contact the restaurant directly.

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Martinvip

Dined 4 days ago

Another great experience and the Duck dinner was excellent

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Halibut Athenian

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Chicken Piccata

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4.9

4.9 (623)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Downtown Phoenix

About the restaurant

Cibo Urban Pizzeria offers up patrons a unique and contemporary dining experience. You will be able to choose from a variety of handmade pizzas and homemade pasta dishes. The possibilities are near endless, and the ingredients are fresh and tasty. This is a great place to grab lunch or dinner when out and about anywhere in the Phoenix area. Cibo Urban Pizzeria also offers a complete wine list, with bottles from vineyards spanning the globe. Cibo Urban Pizzeria is a great place to enjoy after work drinks, or dinner with the entire family. So if you're in the area, drop by and see why it is such a hit.

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Hannah

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

I love it here. Best place to celebrate my birthday!

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The Capital Grille - Phoenix

4.9

4.9 (3074)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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SvenO

Dined 1 day ago

We celebrated my birthday at the Capital Grille and the entire experience was off the charts FANTASTIC!! Our table was decorated for my Birthday, and I’ve never had a restaurant do that before!! I LOVED THE Birthday confetti and we had fun playing with it… making the little “Happy Birthday’s” standup… and the little tiny cakes made me smile!! Brandon was our server and he was WORLD CLASS!! On top of the great service and reception, then the food was AAAAMAZING!! Hands down one of the best filet mignon I’ve ever had, and each of our entree steaks were totally different and equally delicious!! I couldn’t stop talking g about it for hours!! THANK YOU Capital Grille for an incredible evening!

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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Sam's Mashed Potatoes

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Coconut Cream Pie

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4.9

4.9 (10825)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Steak 44 specializes in providing a fantastic experience and exceptional personal service. We feature USDA Prime Grade Beef, the highest grade Domestic Wagyu, fresh seafood, a menu of unique side dishes and appetizers, along with an award-winning wine list and great cocktails. Upon your arrival at our steakhouse in the heart of Phoenix, you will be welcomed by an attentive service staff who will see that you have an unforgettable evening. You'll walk through our 3,000-bottle wine vault as you enter the fine dining area and be seated in one of many unique nooks on the dining room floor.

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Rosanna

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing atmosphere and food. Our waitress was so nice and had great food suggestions for us.

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4.9

4.9 (965)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown Phoenix

About the restaurant

We believe a dinner over amazing food should be an experience that brings people together. The desire to produce lifelong memories over a meal comprised of locally sourced (when possible) seasonal ingredients coupled with an internationally recognized wine program rarely seen in the US - excites us. These delectable dishes that are meant to be shared with family and friends is the conduit for building fond memories. We long for our guests to feel welcomed and relaxed with a casual-elegance that shines long after the last forkful and interesting sips.

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Hayleyvip

Dined on Oct 6, 2024

We had such a wonderful experience. The food was absolutely incredible and so delicious, the wine pairing with the entrees was perfect, the staff was so friendly and the service was over the top amazing. We will be back! I hope they get a star as they deserve it!

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The Very Best Wines in the World

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Mexican Winery Hosted Dinner - GUANAMÉ

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4.8

4.8 (2315)

$31 to $50

Italian

Biltmore

About the restaurant

L'Amore Restaurant is a family owned and operated neighborhood Italian restaurant located in the heart of Phoenix. We offer fine dining with a family atmosphere. We personally operate the restaurant being there to meet and greet each guest as if they were entering our own home. Here's a secret - we are told we have the best Cioppino in town. Enjoy the formal dining room, the friendly bar with great, live music Thursday - Saturday night, or sit in our beautiful tree-lined patio over-looking the Phoenix Mountain Preserves. We're happy to serve your every need. If you're on your way home, call us for a take-out dinner, or if you're thinking of a holiday party, set up an appointment to speak to us about our catering.

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Gerard

Dined 1 day ago

Food was great as always. Service was amiable and efficient. We enjoyed the entire experience.

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Lasagna Bolognese

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Rusconi's American Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (5255)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.

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Judivip

Dined 2 days ago

Table was ready when we arrived, the waiter was terrific and the food delicious. The only negative was the noise level but next time I’ll ask for a table in the back when I make the reservation.

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Natural Sea Scallops

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

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4.9

4.9 (471)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Base Pizzeria is built off a simple concept, bringing food back to Base. We believe that clean eating isn’t just a buzz word; it’s a way of life. By creating locally sourced, organic pizza from sustainable sources, Base Pizzeria allows us to stay true to our core principles:

Look after yourself
Look after the environment
Look after your community

Everything we do at Base aims at honoring these principles while creating food that is creative, simple and delicious and we have a lot of fun while doing it. And really, isn’t that what it’s all about?

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

We ordered two different pizzas, a Caesar salad and the pear and rocket salad, two of the nights featured pasta dish, and the Pavlova for dessert. And a bottle of Malbec. Party of 5. Everything was delicious and looked yummy as well. Our server, Eliane, was very busy but kept up with our table despite attending to a large party as well. This was a fourth visit and we find it to be worth the drive as we don’t live nearby. I could eat the pear salad every day. The Pavlova is always a great way to end the meal. So unique for AZ! Order it at the beginning of your meal as it is very popular and you don’t want to miss out.

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Phoenix City Grille

4.9

4.9 (2408)

$30 and under

American

North Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Phoenix City Grille is a central Phoenix institution, having opened in 1997. Nestled in the heart of the Madison neighborhood at 16th street and Bethany Home Road, Phoenix City Grille was built in the style of the old town tavern. It's a comfortable place for meeting friends where you can count on delicious food at reasonable prices.

Whether gathering with friends for happy hour, meeting clients for a business lunch, treating your special someone to a romantic dinner, or entertaining any sized group in our private dining room, Phoenix City Grille is a great destination.
Find out why people from all over the valley visit this cozy neighborhood spot.

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jayne

Dined 4 days ago

having been going for years. never disappoints. food is great; service was fabulous

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Vegetable Platter (GF)

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