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Ocotillo, Phoenix, AZ

Ocotillo

4.6 (3055)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
3243 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
We are open for in-house dining for dinner and brunch !

Ocotillo restaurant focuses on Contemporary American seasonal cuisine with a touch of local Arizona Influence, bringing special attention to fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy lunch, dinner, brunch with a full service bar, cocktail, wine and beer program. Weekend brunches Saturday and Sunday fulfills all your sensory expectations. Menu offerings include healthy, vegan, gluten free choices !

During the summer months we will do the best we can to accommodate guests indoors, but we cannot guarantee indoor seating. Look forward to seeing you at Ocotillo Restaurant and Bar.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Organic
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Walt Sterling
  • Catering
    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Cross street
    E Flower St (South of Osborn) & 3rd ST
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot to the East of property. Street parking not metered, as well as an empty lot on the North side of Flower St, to the East of property.
  • Public transit
    Light Rail: Central and Osborn Stop
  • Entertainment
    Live Music, DJ's and screening area in the lowered lawn for movies, sporting events, and special screenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Brunch in the Beer Garden!

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
    Enjoy a delicious Brunch with us on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-3pm! Make the most of the weather at one of our beautiful patio spaces surrounded by local Arizona trees and flowers!

    Brunch in the Beer Garden! Photo
  • Happy Hour Weekdays from 4pm - 6pm

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come on in and enjoy discounted cocktails and wine along with specialty happy hour bites.

    Happy Hour Weekdays from 4pm - 6pm Photo

What 3,055 people are saying

Ocotillo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix

    Great for brunch

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ocotillo offers vibrant dining with "amazing food and service" and a "charming patio." Guests rave about the "creative menu" and "great atmosphere." While some dishes fall short, the restaurant's "excellent service" and diverse seating options make it a popular choice for gatherings. "One of the best meals" awaits at this Phoenix gem.
3,055 Reviews
  1. Deborah VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona35 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    One and Done – Very Unfortunate Experience From the moment we arrived, the service was disappointing. The hostess did not acknowledge my husband or me—no greeting, no welcome—just a curt “ready” after seating another guest. When we were finally seated, the table and booth were dirty. She walked away saying “enjoy,” leaving us to flag down another staff member to clean the area. Our server took our order, but my husband’s request to have his sauce on the side was not followed. The dish had to be sent back, which caused me to eat my meal solo while we waited for his corrected order 11 minutes later. Overall, the experience was frustrating from start to finish, with no attempt at recovery from the staff. There are definitely opportunities for improvement across the board. Sadly, we won’t be returning.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always outstanding here. Wonderful flavors and fresh ingredients. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. The staff is always nice here. When the weather is nice it is a great place to eat outdoors.
    OcotilloResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your positive review! We appreciate you!

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  3. Deborah VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food was good and this time I didn’t order my favorite cauliflower. Our server was attentive and professional.
    OcotilloResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you Deborah! We look forward to seeing you again!

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  4. Erika

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was middling at best night staff/service was amazing
    OcotilloResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Erika for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience with our food, but pleased our staff was able to take good care of you. We would love to have you back in at another time.

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  5. Sandra

    Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Requested an inside table at reservation but chose to eat on North patio. Inside was WAY to noisy
    OcotilloResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Sandra for the five stars, we are happy we could accommodate you! Cheers!

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  6. Mozan

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, our food was good and service exceptional. One of our entrees was slightly undercooked but everything else was excellent.
    OcotilloResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you Mozan! I apologize about one of your entrees not meeting the expectations we like to set for ourselves, but happy to hear about your overall positive experience. We hope to see you soon!

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  7. Damian VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time there and was really looking forward to it to celebrate a bday but the food was really disappointing. Both appetizers we ordered were very underwhelming with very little flavor. The octopus my wife ordered had once piece overcooked and the other piece was OK. Ravioli was a very small dish for the price and was good, but wouldn’t order again. Best part of the meal was the drink my wife offered and the bread.
    OcotilloResponded 5 days ago
    I’m very sorry about your experience with us. This is not how we want our guests to feel when dining with us. I will ensure the manager and staff know about these issues. We hope that you will consider giving us another chance to impress you in the future!

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  8. Chris VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and drinks were AMAZING. Every single person we had contact with was helpful and friendly! A perfect night out! We will be back.
    OcotilloResponded on June 1, 2025
    Thank you so much for your review Chris! Happy to hear about your experience. We hope to see you soon!

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  9. ava VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    food was mediocre, soda machine was down, fried chicken was cooked in burnt oil and was overcooked. burrata came 30 minutes late and service was mediocre and slow. kitchen closed for dinner while we were there and we weren't made aware. overall, probably will not return. coconut water and juices were great and the polenta was as all.
    OcotilloResponded on June 1, 2025
    I am so sorry to hear about your experience Ava, we would love if you came in and we could give a better experience. Feel free to reach out and let us know if you can make it back in, and we can take care of you! Thank you.

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  10. Doug

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably because we were there for restaurant week, but it didn't come close to the experience I had prior. The short ribs were barely sauced, the chicken my wife had was overcooked, and the butter cake was way off (felt more like an extremely dense Blondie). I know part of RW is to get new people in and simplify the menu to keep prices lower, but I've dined here before and was excited to show my wife more of the menu—we left feeling pretty "meh" about it.
    OcotilloResponded on June 1, 2025
    I apologize about your restaurant week experience, wed love to have you back in for dinner service. We hope to see you soon!

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FAQs

Ocotillo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 687-9080.

Ocotillo is rated 4.6 stars by 3055 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Ocotillo

3243 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Flower St (South of Osborn) & 3rd ST
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Phoenix
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 10:00 am–3:45 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar, Organic
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Large parking lot to the East of property. Street parking not metered, as well as an empty lot on the North side of Flower St, to the East of property.
  • Public transit
    Light Rail: Central and Osborn Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Walt Sterling
  • Entertainment
    Live Music, DJ's and screening area in the lowered lawn for movies, sporting events, and special screenings.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to Ocotillo catering and special events. We have several areas of the property that can hold different sized groups. There are lots of options with a wide variety of price ranges. We have a full service liquor license with a sommelier on site. Here are some of the types of events we can do: Farm to Table Luncheons and Dinners, Kids Birthday Party, Coursed Luncheons, Coursed Private Wine Dinners, Cocktail Parties, Family Style Dinners, Santa Maria Style Barbecues, Wine Tastings, Drop Off Breakfasts, Drop Off Luncheons, Weddings, Rehearsal Dinners, Baby Showers, and more.
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