Palette at Phoenix Art Museum

Name: Palette at Phoenix Art Museum
Address: 1625 North Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States, 85004
Telephone: (602) 257-2191
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

279 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Palette is an exciting casual American restaurant offering a seasonally focused menu featuring organic vegetables, handcrafted cheeses, local meats, olives and Arizona boutique beers and wines.

The menu showcases local farmers and producers, providing guests an artfully delicious experience!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed 3:00 pm–6:30 pm
Phone number
(602) 257-2191
Website
https://phxart.org/visit/dining/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1625 North Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004
Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Cross street
Central and McDowell Ave
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Light Rail Access.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fish and Chips$12.00
Atlantic Cod, House Made Tartar Sauce, Famous Fries
Seasonal Tart$14.75
Sautéed Kale, Leeks, Wild Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Parmesan, Smoked Mozzarella
Seafood Crepes$20.00
Lobster, Crab, Shrimp, Melted Leeks, Spinach, Local Goat Cheese, Basil-Shallot Cream
Grilled Salmon*$16.00
Quinoa Salad, Arugula, Lemon Vinaigrette

Organic Greens

Accompanied By Grilled Bread - All salads can be made gluten-free or vegan. Add: Cup of Soup $4 Chicken Breast $4 Salmon Filet $6

Mission Fig$14.00
Grilled Chicken, Maytag Blue, Candied Pecans, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad$13.00
Citrus Marinated Beets, Arugula, Pistachio, Sherry Vinaigrette
Sonoran Chopped$14.00
Chicken, Tepary, Pepitas Cotija, Tomatoes, Roasted Pistachio, Sherry Vinaigrette
Kale and Quinoa$13.00
Fresh Kale, Dried Apricots, Currants, Pepitas, Local Goat Feta, Ginger-lime vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Accompanied By one of the Sides. Substitutions: Cup Of Soup $4, Parmesan-herb Fries $1.5, Gluten-free Bread $2

"Best of Phoenix" Grilled Cheese$12.00
Aged Cheddar, Fontina, Parmesan, Local Goat Cheese, Tomatoes, Focaccia
Portabella Melt$12.50
Grilled Onion, Roasted Red Peppers, Provolone, Pesto, Focaccia
Reuben$14.00
Pastrami, Fontina Cheese, Sauerkraut, T.I.D., Marbled Rye
Herbed Chicken$14.00
Artichokes, Tomatoes, Capers, Pepperoncini, Pesto, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Baguette
Palette Chicken Salad$13.00
Honey-Poppy Aioli, Cranberries, Almonds, Scallions, Prairie Bread
Albacore Tuna Salad$12.00
Tomatoes, Farm Lettuce, Jicama, Prairie Bread

Sides

Quinoa Salad$4.25
Currants, Apricots, Mint, Scallions, Almonds, Lemon Vinaigrette
Mixed Green Salad$4.25
Local Greens, Organic Carrots, Jicama, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Fresh Fruit$4.25
Seasonal Melons and Berries

Something Sweet

Coconut Cake$6.00
Chocolate Decadence Cake$6.00
Key Lime Tart$5.00
Scoop Vanilla Gelato$3.00

For The Kids (Under 12)

Includes Beverage with Choice of Fresh Fruit or Fries. Adult Up Charge: $5

Grilled Cheese on White$8.00
Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on White$6.00
Chicken Tenders$8.00

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee$3.00
Espresso$3.00
Double Espresso$3.50
Cappuccino$4.50
Latte$5.00
Hot Tea$3.00
Mango Iced Tea$3.00
Lemonade - Regular Or Prickly Pear$3.00
Bottled Water$3.50
Soda$3.00
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Dr.Pepper, Sierra Mist
Juices$3.25
Apple or Orange

Arizona Beers

Grand Canyon American Pilsner$5.00
Light in body with beautiful balance and a creamy, dense head
Mud Shark Full Moon Belgian White Ale$5.00
A Belgium wheat ale, strong and smooth with a touch of spiced orange peel and coriander
San Tan Devil's Ale$5.00
The highest rated Pale Ale made in Arizona
Four Peaks Kilt Lifter$5.00
An Arizona classic, Scotch Ale style
Four Peaks Hop Knot IPA$5.00
Intense flavor of hops, a full flowery aroma and a higher alcohol content
Sonoran Brewing Company White Chocolate Ale$5.00
A delicate aroma and a subtle taste of white chocolate

Arizona Wines

Whites

Arizona Stronghold Chardonnay$9.00
Rich and voluptuous, unrefined, unfiltered, and buttery
Zapara Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
Crisp, bright, and bursting with citrus and pear on the nose and palate
Pillsbury Wild Child$9.00
Delicate and crisp with hints of pear, apple and melon
Tombstone Rain$9.00
A semi-sweet, clean and refreshing wine with the perfect balance

Reds

Arizona Stronghold Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00
Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a rich, wonderful finish
Grand Canyon Traveler (Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Barbara)$10.00
Notes of ripe strawberry, prickly pear cactus,baked desert herbs
Tombstone Rustler Merlot$10.00
Fuller in body with a ripe fruit character that translates cleanly on the palate
Keeling Schaefer Syrah$10.00
Flavors of baker's chocolate, plum, prune with ample roasted wood notes

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Phoenix
Healthy
Phoenix
Great for Lunch

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FriedaF
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is a breath of fresh air. The wait staff is welcoming, the food is delicious and appealing, the courtyard was very comfortable and relaxing. Highly recommend visiting the Palette while taking a break from viewing the amazing art exhibits.
HW
HeatherW
Orange County
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
We went for Mother's Day Lunch and the menu was changed...the options were not great...ended up just having some drinks and dining elsewhere. Would not attempt to go again for an event...it's essentially a glorified cafeteria vibe. The only reason to go is to grab some good food if at the museum...it's not something to plan for...
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Christine
Tucson
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was very nice. My only concern was how fast they served everything. We barely finished our salads and they arrived with main course. Then while eating main course they arrived with dessert..too fast. The entire culinary experience was less than one hour..felt very rushed.
ML
MonicaL
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice place for lunch w/ friends or on a date with your mom (which is what I did!). Pleasant, quiet, clean environment.
c
conversationdiner
Phoenix
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
The atmosphere at the museum was nice. The menu and food and service are adequate. Compared to Getty museum restaurant way not the same caliber,
SL
SLG1
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and service was excellent. This is a great place to dine, not only when going to the museum but anytime. It's also great that you can make reservations which isn't common at most lunch places.
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Ellie
Phoenix
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
The waitress was very nice, but service was extremely slow. Also ordered chicken salad on a bed of "romaine lettuce" and received it on the field greens I do not like ad didn't want! The birthday desserts for two of us were much appreciated. We would probably return, but thought it important to share this information. Never could figure out what was taking so long to even get water, let alone our food! When asked about being short staffed, we were told "no" everything was fine????
MH
MaryH
Phoenix
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
WE had a lovely lunch at Pallette. We each enjoyed our food and our server was excellent
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Limited menu, food was only fair
JW
JerryW
Phoenix
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Salad served with rancid walnuts. Inattentive service. Menus dropped on the floor by waiter on the way to the table and then handed to us. 20% Gratuity for a party of 5 was added to the bill.
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Litchfield
Phoenix
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall2food3service3ambience4
The menu and prices were completely different from the information from OpenTable. Very expensive!!! No $5 mimosa for Sunday branch as OpenTable stated (I was charged $9), and I didn't taste/feel any champagne in it. It was just an expensive soda drink. We paid $100 including a tip for Sunday Branch. There were only three of us, my friend had only a glass of water, her husband had only a grass of lemonade, and I had a grass of mimosa. $17.95 for little sandwiches with a little green salad. My friends came from Seattle and shocked by this restaurant because it was much more expensive than Seattle. We'll never go back.
CL
CherylL
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Wonderful place to eat when attending a Phoenix Theatre play or the Art Museum. Service can tend to be spotty at times. Food came quickly but no follow up for drink refills.
JH
JaniceH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The patio sits in a lovely courtyard. The food was delicious and service gteat.
DR
DarleneR
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience before the theater. We had a lovely brunch for 10 and everyone was very happy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! Our waitress/barista was great!
JT
JanaT
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Here for visit from Chicago. Great museum and delicious dining!
SR
StephanieR
Phoenix
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
we had a 12.30 res w a request for seating near windowi. they were not ready for us.(The res was made over a week ago. I guess that was not enough time.) When we finally got seated we were ready to order immediately. our food did not arrive until 1.22. we had theatre tix for a 2pm show. we had to eat quickly which took away from the enjoyment of the meal. i have been eating at palette for YEARS before a 2:00 pm matinee. it has never been a problem before. I guess that if we go back to PHX theatre we eat elsewhere or make a 12.00 res. I wonder if they are under new management, since I never had an experience like this before.
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Melissa
Phoenix
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Our ‘girls’ get-together’ was extra-special at Palette! Dining outside on a glorious Phoenix winter day, we enjoyed excellent ‘Super Bowl’ themed selections (Skyline Chili and a Rams salad), good service and a fabulous tranquil setting in the garden.
KM
KarenM
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our meal at Palette. We ate outside and they have a beautiful courtyard. The food was delicious. They didn't lie about the grilled cheese. It was one of the best in Arizona. We had a wonderful time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We checked out Palette for brunch before waking through to the museum. The food was absolutely delicious! We had heard this, but it was a beyond. We did have drinks for brunch. The bloody was nice, and my girlfriend enjoyed the mimosas. Finding out they were only 5$ was a nice surprise. Overall, nice spot with good food and great service. We will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and reasonable priced.
LC
LindaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Excellent fresh food. Good service. Minor issue that was fixed right away.
EM
EdwardM
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent Slight delay in service but given current conditions all good Fresh preparations
CF
CynthiaF
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dined on the patio. Food and wine was delicious with great choices available. Service was timely and friendly. Will dine there again!
KS
KarenS
Phoenix
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and the service were both excellent. The mushroom tart was superb!
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Barb
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience5
The food was good quality and nicely prepared however it was pricey. The server was very nice but it took a long time for my order to arrive and it was cold (it should have been hot). They also forgot the salsa and sour cream. I was told they were short staffed. We sat outside, which was lovely. I would give it another try and hope that they can hire more staff.
E
Elvis
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2021
overall3food2service4ambience4
Salads over dressed—which kills the fresh tastes (fig chicken and side salad) preservatives in something caused a severe reaction service was fine but serving drinks in plastic to go was not cool
KA
KarlA
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food in a garden setting. We added takeout to eat for dinner.
SM
ShannonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
We were there for lunch before the million dollar quartet and as it was our first time we were extremely pleased couldn't have asked for a better experience, will definitely be back
l
luv2eatout
Chicago
215 reviews
vip
4.0
215 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Menu was diverse enough, food was very good, but service was slow. We were also disappointed to find out that when the restaurant closed at 6:30pm, the doors back into the museum were locked, even though the museum didn't close till 7pm.
SR
StephanieR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and beautiful outdoor seating. Lovely flowers and white roses outside.
B
Bosco
Phoenix
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall3food3service3ambience5
Beautiful museum outdoor setting. Food mediocre.
AB
AlonsoB
Phoenix
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
hidden gem!
SB
ShellyB
New Mexico
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a hidden gem in Phoenix! I love the Phoenix Art Museum and when visiting try to see all newer exhibits. In looking for a place to dine, this popped up on Open Table. It was truly a find. Great service, excellent farm fresh food and ambience was so peaceful and relaxing. It is a must!
DS
DianeS
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is always a beautiful experience to dine there weather you are visiting the Phoenix Art Museum or the Phoenix Theater. The whole complex is beautiful and relaxing. I love going there.
F
Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience5
Just the beautiful outdoor setting alone is worth it. We ordered their specialty sandwiches which were delicious. It was a wonderfully relaxing way to break up our Museum visit.
CQ
CarolynQ
Phoenix
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely table on the patio on a wonderful afternoon. The service was very good and the food was excellent.
M
Marta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food with excellent, attentive service. Very pleasant meal.
BS
BrightonS
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service3ambience5
Chips and guacamole were great! We love the museum and the restaurant!
JE
JamesE
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Generous servings and outstanding service with outdoor dining on patio.

FAQs

Palette at Phoenix Art Museum is rated 4.4 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 27, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Google Map for Palette at Phoenix Art Museum

1625 North Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004

Additional information

Cross street
Central and McDowell Ave
Neighborhood
Downtown Phoenix
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed 3:00 pm–6:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
Light Rail Access.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://phxart.org/visit/dining/
Phone number
(602) 257-2191

Palette at Phoenix Art Museum

Make a reservation

Additional information

For The Table

Local Tepary Bean Hummus$8.00

Local Curds$11.00

Warm Brie$9.50

Famous Fries$5.00

Seasonal Soups

Heirloom Cannellini Bean & Local Sausage Soup

Mcclendon Farm Roasted Red Pepper Bisque

Entrees

Fish and Chips$12.00

Seasonal Tart$14.75

Seafood Crepes$20.00

Grilled Salmon*$16.00

Organic Greens

Mission Fig$14.00

Roasted Beet And Goat Cheese Salad$13.00

Sonoran Chopped$14.00

Kale and Quinoa$13.00

Sandwiches

"Best of Phoenix" Grilled Cheese$12.00

Portabella Melt$12.50

Reuben$14.00

Herbed Chicken$14.00

Palette Chicken Salad$13.00

Albacore Tuna Salad$12.00

Sides

Quinoa Salad$4.25

Mixed Green Salad$4.25

Fresh Fruit$4.25

Something Sweet

Coconut Cake$6.00

Chocolate Decadence Cake$6.00

Key Lime Tart$5.00

Scoop Vanilla Gelato$3.00

For The Kids (Under 12)

Grilled Cheese on White$8.00

Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jelly on White$6.00

Chicken Tenders$8.00

Non Alcoholic Beverages

Coffee$3.00

Espresso$3.00

Double Espresso$3.50

Cappuccino$4.50

Latte$5.00

Hot Tea$3.00

Mango Iced Tea$3.00

Lemonade - Regular Or Prickly Pear$3.00

Bottled Water$3.50

Soda$3.00

Juices$3.25

Arizona Beers

Grand Canyon American Pilsner$5.00

Mud Shark Full Moon Belgian White Ale$5.00

San Tan Devil's Ale$5.00

Four Peaks Kilt Lifter$5.00

Four Peaks Hop Knot IPA$5.00

Sonoran Brewing Company White Chocolate Ale$5.00

Arizona Wines

Whites

Arizona Stronghold Chardonnay$9.00

Zapara Sauvignon Blanc$9.00

Pillsbury Wild Child$9.00

Tombstone Rain$9.00

Reds

Arizona Stronghold Cabernet Sauvignon$10.00

Grand Canyon Traveler (Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Barbara)$10.00

Tombstone Rustler Merlot$10.00

Keeling Schaefer Syrah$10.00

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