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The 38 Best Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona

1 week ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Chris Malloy |Nikki Buchanan

The Phoenix food scene has never been more dynamic than right now, blending long-standing institutions with exciting new openings that reflect the city’s evolving culinary identity. Iconic spots like Valentine and Glai Baan anchor the Valley’s dining culture, while a wave of fresh restaurants — from intimate mom-and-pops to destination-worthy fine dining — redefine what it means to eat, live, and travel in Phoenix.
The Best Bakeries in Phoenix, Arizona

2 weeks ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Asonta Benetti |Bahar Anooshahr

The smell of fresh bread, the gleam of expertly prepared pastries, the abundance of sugar and decadence — everyone needs to have a reliable bakery to depend on. From warm muffins with morning coffee to an after-dinner treat worth waiting for, the best bakeries in Phoenix and its surrounding cities offer residents every baked good they could imagine. Whether French-taught or home-grown, here are the city’s best bakeries for breads, pastries, cakes, and more.
Here Are Arizona’s 2025 James Beard Award Finalists

3 weeks ago | phoenix.eater.com | Rebecca Roland |Emily Venezky

Lille Allen/Eater On April 2, the James Beard Foundation announced nominations for the 2025 James Beard Awards restaurant and chef categories. These nominations are trimmed down from the initial, more extensive semifinalists list, which the foundation revealed in January. Phoenix and Arizona were well-represented among the body of James Beard semifinalists, with nods in 12 categories. Now, two Phoenix chefs have moved on as finalists.
The Best Indian and South Asian Restaurants in Phoenix

3 weeks ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Rudri Patel

After Mexican immigrants, South Asians make up the second-largest immigrant community in the Phoenix metro — and the food scene reflects that depth. Thanks to a growing population from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and beyond, the Valley is full of restaurants serving everything from smoky tandoori and deeply spiced nihari to Indo-Chinese noodles and flaky parathas. The settings run the gamut, from sleek dining rooms to strip mall staples and grocery store counters with just a few tables.
The Best Bars in Phoenix

1 month ago | phoenix.eater.com | Nikki Buchanan |Chris Malloy

Whether thirsty for a beer on top, a fancy cocktail, or a glass of rich red wine, Phoenix is an excellent place to be. The city is home to over a dozen great breweries, one wildly creative meadery, wine bars both elegant and down-home, and a cocktail scene to rival those in larger cities. One of the most unique aspects of Phoenix’s bar scene is its impressive venues, including one themed after an airplane and another a captain’s cabin serving tiki drinks.
Phoenix Closings to Know About, February 2025

1 month ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn

Fatboy Sandos Phoenix’s restaurants continue to face ongoing impacts from the pandemic, as well as other challenges facing restaurants nationally, like high overhead costs and staffing shortages. Here are notable restaurant closures from the last month or so. SnapbackThe late-night Grand Avenue pizza window known for its hybrid of Neapolitan and NYC-style slices closed in early January, adding to a string of recent Grand Avenue shutdowns.
Best Pizza Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona

2 months ago | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn |Chris Malloy |Nikki Buchanan

A conversation about exceptional pizza in Phoenix used to begin and end with Chris Bianco, the humble perfectionist who opened his first Pizzeria Bianco in 1994, won the James Beard Best Chef Southwest award in 2003, and earned more national attention in 2005 when cookbook author Ed Levine declared his pizza the best in the U.S. He set the bar for the Phoenix pizza-makers who followed, proving that pizza made with care and quality ingredients was different and infinitely better.
Here Are Phoenix, Arizona’s 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Jan 22, 2025 | phoenix.eater.com | Nicole Adlman

Illustration by Nat Belkov Beards season has begun, and Arizona restaurants, bakeries, bars, and chefs have netted the region 14 James Beard Foundation Award semifinalist nods to kick it off. The James Beard Foundation Awards are considered one of the most prestigious honors to receive in the restaurant and beverage industry.
Best Romantic Restaurants in Phoenix, Arizona for Date Night

Jan 14, 2025 | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn

The desert’s allure has long been tied to romance, especially in the dining scene, which, in the past, has been defined by high-end resort experiences. Though those elegant, special-occasion destinations still hold their charm, a wave of intimate neighborhood restaurants now offers a diverse, compelling array of options for a romantic evening. Date-night venues in Phoenix range from high-end tasting menu experiences to approachable neighborhood haunts.
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in and Around Phoenix

Dec 18, 2024 | phoenix.eater.com | McConnell Quinn

The Arizona desert might be the last place travelers and locals would expect to find afternoon tea, but here they can sip Earl Grey and nibble on scones under the sun. Afternoon tea — a British tradition born in the 1840s as a posh snack to bridge the gap between meals — may sound like a colonial-era relic, but Phoenix puts a modern spin on the ritual. From cocktail-infused gatherings to serene Japanese tea ceremonies, the city has different forms of afternoon tea to fit any taste.