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Steak 44
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(11,593)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.Rusconi's American Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(5,553)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.
Avanti
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(1,927)Avanti, a Valley tradition since 1974. . . Dramatic, crisp black and white interiors, candlelight and a quiet atmosphere. Vegetarians and Seafood lovers will be awed by the selections of homemade pasta from deliciously light Gnocchi Alfredo, Eggplant and Meat Lasagna, to seasonal hand crafted Ravioli. Fresh Fish and seafood dishes vary- from a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail to an Italian crafted Cioppino. Avanti has also garnered numerous awards and accolades for our Ossobucco, said to be the best in town as well as robust steaks and chops (lamb and pork).Enjoy dessert and Cappuccino in the piano bar sweets that are carefully guarded family recipes include, Tiramisu, Cannoli, Creme Brulee with a crunchy burnt sugar crust but if your passionate about chocolate the chocolate mousse is infused with rum and whipped so fluffy and light you'll swear it's heaven sent!Pa'La
Price: Expensive•Japanese•4.8(31)We invite our community to participate in a time-honored tradition. Experience food as a daily pursuit, a connection to ingredients as they were meant to be.
Pa’La is food with a sense of history, cooking in a way that is inherently approachable and human.
The kitchen at Pa’La centers around a hand-built wood-burning oven and a Japanese Robata grill. In our cooking we use fire, smoke, coals, and embers to create dishes that reflect the seafood, grains, and vegetable-driven coastal cultures of the Mediterranean, Japan and South America. We are committed to strong relationships with a few select organic farmers and artisans practicing responsible agriculture and production.
Because we source ingredients at their peak, our menu is continually changing. Each day we cook dishes determined by the best materials available.
Beckett's Table
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,676)Beckett's Table is an irresistible hangout for Arcadia/Biltmore neighbors by Chef Justin Beckett for people who expect comfort and sophistication in equal measure and get it here,
The menu, which emphasizes Seasonal American Cooking in dishes such as our Original Four Cheese Grilled Cheese with roasted Tomato soup, the Pork Osso Buco Confit , Herb-Rubbed Roasted Half Chicken, or Fork Tender Short Ribs. Our house-made desserts of creme brulee, award winning Fig & Pecan Pie with citrus cheese ice cream, and the delectable Chocolate-Dipped Bacon S'mores.
For over a decade, our international Wine Spectator Award winning wine list has been serving carefully curated selections from all over the globe, as well as wines close to home in Arizona. Factor in the inviting bar highlighting hand-crafted cocktails, bourbons and scotches, the roomy and lush garden patio and our busy guest-filled black walnut community table...it's easy to embrace the Beckett's Table mantra: Come Together.The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(4,340)Arizona's Original Steakhouse.
Step through the copper entry doors and feel the warm authentic atmosphere of this classic American Steakhouse. Once adjacent to the largest feedlot in the world, the restaurant is a living history museum that documents Arizona's cattle industry with historical photos and a Western Art collection. Established in 1947, The Stockyards has been serving the best hand-cut aged steaks and prime rib for 70 years. The menu also features wild game, seafood, poultry, pork, and a wide variety of appetizers, salads and desserts. Be sure to visit the 1889 Saloon where you will find a solid mahogany hand carved bar, crystal chandeliers, and walls adorned with original murals that were painted in the 50's. Step back in time and relax while you enjoy an Arizona landmark. Banquet space and private dining rooms are available, and The Stockyards is always an excellent choice for groups.
Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain
Price: Very Expensive•Farm-to-table•4.7(2,535)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.The Collins Small Batch Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(2,008)The Collins Small Batch Kitchen is restaurateur Christopher Collins playground for creating his takes on classic American dishes. In the heart of Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen has a daily menu of favorites, along with a weekly rotating menu inspired by the season's freshest ingredients to create a dining experience that will have you returning often to this neighborhood kitchen.
The Neighborly
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(821)The Uptown go-to (or to-go, if that's your fancy). Brimming with quality seafood, pristine cuts of meat, and fresh vegetables done just right, The Neighborly is the elevated neighborhood spot you've been looking for. Slide into a rich, tufted leather booth, or grab a seat at our bustling bar, either way the drinks are cold and the food just right.
We are now open for Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays from 9:30am-2pm!Doughbird - Arcadia
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,580)Doughbird brings you a crave-worthy menu with an unexpected yet perfect duo: Pizza and Rotisserie. Yep, you heard right...Pizza and Rotisserie. A neighborhood spot where you can get spicy with eclectic combinations like our BBQ Chicken Pizza adorned with melted cheddar, jalapeño pesto and charred corn or try our juicy Red Bird Chicken with an array of comforting sides and flavorful sauces. At Doughbird, you'll discover a new irresistible favorite. So, savor a fun family dinner any night of the week, or grab a bite & sip on a cocktail at happy hour daily, any which way, you will always find your flavor.
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- NNealExclusive •1 review5.0Dined todayThe food was amazing! I had the hot honey chicken. We started with the cauliflower.More infoThe Vig - ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- AAzadehVIPLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe always love coming to Beckett’s Table. The biscuits are delightful! And the mashed potatoes… you must go and try them!More infoBeckett's TablePrice: Expensive• American• Central Phoenix•4.8
- MMatthewVIPIndiana •21 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHard to beat the high top bar tables at Steak44. Great atmosphere, great service and great food! We’ll be back soon. Thanks!More infoSteak 44Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Phoenix•4.9
- DDavidVIPWisconsin •100 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoPerfect ambiance and quiet outdoor seating for my family. Wonderful misters kept the warmth to a minimum and allow us to enjoy the weather, food and service.More infoThe Henry - Phoenix ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- KKathleenLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 12, 2025What a cool vibe! Staff were super sweet and the menu had so many choices we couldn’t decide. We decided on sharing the crab Rangoon dip and got their Nashville chicken sandwich. Their South of the Border tequila cocktail was amazing. Sooooo good! Will definitely go back.More infoThe Porch - ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• American• Camelback East•3.9
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Central Phoenix is Red Lobster - Phoenix - 28th Dr.
The best vegan restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix Arcadia and Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix Arcadia and Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain
The restaurants with the best service in Central Phoenix are Pita Jungle - Arcadia, Red Lobster - Phoenix - 28th Dr. and Nook Kitchen - Phoenix
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Phoenix are Pita Jungle - Arcadia, Base Pizzeria and Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain