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- FFrankNew York City •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoI got excellent service from my waiter, Ever, and my bartender, Hannah. I didn’t expect such great service. I rewarded them monetarily, but I think they might need some verbal recognition from management, too. Hannah made me a great Lemon Drop martini, and Ever was ever so accommodating to any request I made. I also received a great greeting from Bella, too, receptionist / server.More infoPOMO Pizzeria Napoletana - Downtown PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Downtown Phoenix•4.7
- AAlexPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and ambience. Drinks were fun and tasted good. Service was good and we got sat right at our time of reservation. Service was great and live music was perfect for the evening.More infoMiel de AgavePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown Phoenix•4.3
- AAlexLos Angeles •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoOur visit was great! My wife wanted a Panna cotta but they didn't have it however we were comped a delicious smores brownie! Our server was attentive and good sense of humor! Thank you for making this a great valentines dinner!More infoRough RiderPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Phoenix•4.7
- LLoriVIPPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFirst time and loved it! Brought my mom for her birthday and we had the sushi nachos (interesting and delicious), sake maki, negi yellowtail, and the hot night 2.0. All were delicious and highly recommended! For dessert we had beignets with salted caramel sauce - yum! We sat outside and enjoyed the chill vibe and service was top notch as well.More infoPalmaPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown Phoenix•4.5
- MMichaelPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoThe food was amazing, with more of a Mexican comfort food offering compared to their highly acclaimed sister restaurant, Bacanora. Flavorful, unique, and pleasing to the eye. The signature drinks were strong, complex and satisfying. Be warned, if an entree has a higher price, it’s for good reason. We made the mistake of ordering carne asada fries, 8 tacos and a few starters/sides and ended up going home with 3 boxes of food for the four of us to indulge in the next day. The jicama salad was a highlight of the meal while serving as a great palate cleanser with its refreshing yet spicy flavors. This restaurant has become a top contender on our list of local spots around Phoenix for special occasions and showing visitors what our amazing city has to offer for gastro culture. Do yourself a favor and get in here ASAP!More infoHuarachis TaqueriaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• West Phoenix•4.9
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Urban sophistication and natural beauty make Phoenix ripe for romance. The city’s best date-night restaurants are experts at setting the stage for love whether it’s an easygoing evening or a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. White Louis XVI chairs and glittering chandeliers make a proposal-worthy backdrop at a stunner in Old Town Scottsdale. A modern brasserie in North Scottsdale draws couples for spirited sommelier competitions. This striking Sonoran metropolis is filled with places to celebrate your sweetheart. Read on for a guide to Phoenix’s 9 most romantic restaurants to book now.
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You’re meeting an old buddy for a sidecar. Or grabbing an after-work Manhattan with your boss. Or maybe your sister needs to bend your ear over a chilled pinot. Here’s the good news: Phoenix and its surrounding cities are bursting with great bars and cocktail lounges, suited for a range of hangouts. Here are 9 of the best for your consideration.
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Eating outdoors in the often-sultry desert isn’t just an option—it’s a pleasure. In Phoenix, many restaurateurs have ushered al fresco dining to cool new heights. Savor locally inspired plates with a view of the McDowell Mountains or sip sangria amongst the palms. Here are the city’s best restaurants for dining outside.
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Historically known for cowboy steaks cooked chuck-wagon style, Phoenix will not disappoint when it comes to steakhouses. From high-end to eclectic to family-style, you will find a restaurant that fits your tastes. If you’re looking for something more ethnic, Mexican-influenced fare is in abundance. You can find authentic Mexican dishes like empanadas and tacos or more Americanized fare like burritos and enchiladas. If these don’t strike your fancy, Phoenix’s restaurant diversity offers plentiful American, seafood, French, sushi, Thai, and Italian restaurants. If you see fry bread on the menu, give it a try! Fry bread is a deep-fried, chewy dough sometimes eaten sweet with sugar and honey, or it may be the base for Mexican-style toppings and authentic chili sauce.
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Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Phoenix include Christo's Ristorante, Wren & Wolf and Pa'La Downtown
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Phoenix are Cibo, Ocotillo and Wren & Wolf
Bottomless brunch in Downtown Phoenix is available at Wren & Wolf, Ocotillo and Palma
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Phoenix is Wren & Wolf
Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix with a great view include Floor 13 Rooftop Bar, The Arrogant Butcher and Phoenix Bourbon Room
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