4 Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Mesa

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1. Cocina Chiwas - Tempe

4.7

Exceptional(84)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Tempe

Booked 13 times today

James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.

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2. Thirsty Lion - Gilbert, AZ

4.5

Awesome(875)

Price: Moderate

• American • Gilbert

Booked 47 times today

Scratch-kitchen that features globally inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. At the bar, craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, with a wide range of local craft beer, and a curated selection of wines. Enjoy lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, or weekend brunch while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar, and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

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3. Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4.6

Exceptional(1261)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tempe

Booked 32 times today

Scratch-kitchen that features globally inspired dishes with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. At the bar, craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, with a wide range of local craft beer, and a curated selection of wines. Enjoy lunch, dinner, daily happy hour, or weekend brunch while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar, and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

4. BLU - Seafood

4.1

Excellent(90)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Gilbert

Booked 35 times today

At BLU Seafood, we are passionate about bringing the finest Sonoran-inspired seafood to the East Valley. Founded by a team of culinary enthusiasts with a deep love for the sea, our restaurant combines modern elegance with authentic flavors to create a dining experience like no other.

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1. Cocina Chiwas - Tempe

2. Thirsty Lion - Gilbert, AZ

3. Thirsty Lion – Tempe, AZ

4. BLU - Seafood

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