Where to Eat in Phoenix

Phoenix is a sprawling metropolis and home to favorite professional sports teams, MBL’s Diamondbacks and NBA’s Suns as well as minor league baseball and roller derby. Students, families, snow-birds and retirees populate Phoenix and surrounding areas like Glendale and swanky resort town, Scottsdale.

Phoenix is always a busy place, but during the last week of January and the first weekend in February 2015, the buzz is greater with the SuperBowl and PGA Phoenix Open in town.

If you’re visiting Phoenix for the big game,  golf tournament, or if you live here, Phoenix offers an array of excellent dining adventures. We’ve put together a list of some of our favorite restaurants in Phoenix that you’ll want to try when you’re in town. Not only are these some of the highest-rated restaurants in their categories, but they’re also customers of ours.

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This list will help you find the breakfast, lunch, or dinner you’re craving! In alphabetical order:

Cafe Rumba
5940 W Union Hills Drive, Glendale
http://www.caferumba.net/
Cafe Rumba boasts a unique blend of traditional Mexican flavors combined with a fresh tropical twist. We use only the freshest, highest quality ingredients from the USDA choice meats that are marinated and slow-roasted for up to 16 hours, to our own fresh cooked flour tortillas. Our beans have no lard or added fat, and we use olive oil to cook our meats. Everything is fresh and healthy.

Our large selection of salsas and guacamole are made fresh daily in our open kitchen. At Cafe Rumba, our menu is on the wall as a work of art but serves as only a suggestion to the hundreds of possible combinations you can create for your meal.

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Clever Koi
4236 N. Central Ave. Ste 100, Phoenix
http://www.thecleverkoi.com

From the press: Most anticipated restaurant in Phoenix in recent history” ~ Arizona Republic
“Strong bar program” ~ Wall Street Journal
“Chinese-American comfort food head trip” ~Phoenix New Times
Excellent & affordable Happy Hour 3-6 daily
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Desert Donuts

3134 W Carefree Hwy, Suite 10, Phoenix
Features made-to-order donuts and locally roasted fresh ground coffee
https://www.facebook.com/DesertDonuts
Game day special: “The Beast” – maple, bacon, and wing sauce donut!

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Half Moon Sports Grill – 2 locations
288 E Greenway Pkwy Ste 103, Phoenix
2121 East Highland Ave., Phoenix
http://www.halfmoonsportsgrill.com/
Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. to noon on weekends during football season.
32 HD TVs — a great place to watch any game
CNN Travel’s best sports bar in Arizona

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My Big Fat Greek Restaurant
10625 North Tatum Blvd, Phoenix
http://www.mybigfatgreekrestaurant.com/
Traditional Greek cuisine at a bargain.
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Original Breakfast House
13623 N. 32nd St., Phoenix
http://www.yelp.com/biz/original-breakfast-house-phoenix

Yelp reviewer Aric: Great location, excellent service, and Incredible FOOD!!  They have eggs and spam! And it’s really good.  🙂
Yelp reviewer Jill: “Wanted to try a good breakfast joint in Phoenix, and this did not disappoint. 30 min wait on a Sunday morning tells you the locals love it. I got the Chilaquiles and they were the best I’ve ever had. Huge serving had leftovers.”
“Service was excellent.”
I’ve been back a dozen times already.
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Oven & Vine
14 W Vernon Ave, Phoenix
http://www.ovenandvine.com/
Charcuterie, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, beer, wine
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g31310-d6864227-Reviews-Oven_Vine-Phoenix_Arizona.html

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Pizza Heaven Bistro

5150 N 7th St, Phoenix
Pizza and pasta
http://www.phbistro.com
Vegan & Gluten-Free Friendly
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Poliberto’s (2 locations)
3220 W. Bell Rd, Phoenix
4310 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix
http://polibertos.com/Polibertos/Welcome.html
Authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, tortas & more
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Rocket Burger & Subs
12038 N 35th Ave, Phoenix
http://www.rocketburgers.com
4.5 star rating on Yelp by over 350 reviewers
Huge assortment of burgers, subs, gyros, and ice cream
Yelp reviewer Craig: “I visit Rocket Burger several times a month. Not as often as I would like. There are many reasons I go there. The food is good and the people that own the place and the workers are the best.”
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Rosati’s
3668 W Anthem Way, Phoenix
http://www.thedailymeal.com/eat/america-s-35-favorite-pizza-chains-slideshow?slide=4

One of America’s favorite pizza chains!
Yelp reviewer Sindi: “Being from Chicago this is the closest I’ve found. Not only do they have Gluten Free at this location it’s yummy”
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Scramble
9832 N 7th Street, Phoenix
http://www.azscramble.com
“Best breakfast in Phoenix”
Commitment to local sourcing & farmers
Local doesn’t necessarily cost more. Scramble is priced competitively with similar breakfast establishments.

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Shogun Japanese

12615 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix
http://www.shogunaz.com
All-you-can-eat sushi $24.99, Sun-Weds 5 pm – 7 pm
Lunch & dinner
Popular, expect wait times, but worth it!