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Phoenix, Arizona

Where to eat.

Think of this as a friend who lives here. 101 places we would actually send you to, starting with the ten that matter most.

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Milk being poured into a PRESS Coffee latte
Brand photography; the Camelback cafe is not pictured. Photo: PRESS Coffee
Confirmed openCamelback Corridor

PRESS Coffee, Camelback Corridor

PRESS now lists its Camelback Corridor cafe as open at 3133 E. Camelback Road, Suite 195. The current operator status supersedes the earlier coming-soon notice.

Cuisine
Coffee
Opening information
Open; daily hours listed by PRESS
Checked Oct 23, 2026Details
Shrimp and linguine cooking in a pan at DiMaggio's
Brand food photography; the Uptown dining room is not pictured. Photo: DiMaggio's Italian
Status needs an updateUptown Plaza

DiMaggio's Italian, Uptown Plaza

As of Oct 2, 2026: The Italian restaurant is planning a second location at Uptown Plaza. The reported target is late October; an exact opening day has not been confirmed.

Cuisine
Italian
Previous information
Late October 2026, reported target
Checked Oct 2, 2026Details
Lobster, shrimp and oysters on a Buck & Rider seafood platter
Buck & Rider, a sister restaurant from Hi Noon Hospitality. B&R Fish Shop is not pictured. Photo: Hi Noon Hospitality
Status needs an updateCamelback Corridor

B&R Fish Shop

As of Oct 2, 2026: Hi Noon Hospitality is planning a seafood market and dining concept on Camelback. Its reported December target is still a window rather than a fixed opening date.

Cuisine
Seafood
Previous information
December 2026, reported target
Checked Oct 2, 2026Details

The top 10 in Phoenix10

If a friend flew in tomorrow, this is the list we would hand them. In order.

  1. Pizzeria Bianco$$

    Pizza / Downtown

    Start here. Chris Bianco changed what people think Phoenix food is, and the Margherita still holds up. Go early or go late.

  2. Beckett's Table$$$

    New American / Arcadia

    Where you take people who want to feel taken care of. Short rib, a great wine list, and owners who are actually sommeliers.

  3. Crudo$$$

    Italian / Arcadia

    The one food people always end up talking about. Handmade pasta, house cheese, and cocktails that deserve their own trip.

  4. Little Miss BBQ$$

    Barbecue / Phoenix

    Central Texas brisket that Yelp ranked the single best barbecue in America for 2026. Get there early, they sell out.

  5. Marisco Boys$$$

    Seafood / Seventh Street

    The seafood room everyone is trying to get into right now. Get the aguachile and sit at the bar.

  6. Steak 44$$$$

    Steakhouse / Arcadia

    When it is a real occasion. Dark, polished, and the service is the reason people keep rebooking.

  7. Carolina's Mexican Food$ValueHidden gem

    Mexican / Phoenix

    A tiny counter making flour tortillas by hand since 1968. Cash-cheap, no atmosphere, unbeatable.

  8. Glai Baan$$

    Thai / Phoenix

    People drive from Tucson for this. Order the crab fried rice and whatever the server pushes.

  9. Tee Pee Mexican Food$$ValueHidden gem

    Mexican / Phoenix

    Sonoran-style since 1956, and the room has not changed much. That is the whole point.

  10. La Grande Orange$$

    Cafe / Arcadia

    The Arcadia corner that does everything: pizza, breakfast, a grocery, a patio. Weekend mornings are a scene.

Best value6

Punches well above what you pay. Take the whole family without thinking about it.

Happy hour4

Times and prices move constantly, so treat these as a starting point and confirm before you go.

What are you in the mood for?

The five we would send you to first in each category, plus everything else worth knowing.

Mexican & Latin10

Also worth it: El Chullo, Okay Maguey, Blanco Cocina + Cantina, Huarachis, Richardson's

Italian & pizza10

Also worth it: Tutti Santi Ristorante, Adela's Italian, Di Maggio's, Michelina's, Marino's Italian Kitchen and Bar

Asian11

Also worth it: Sushi No Mexican Roll, Mr. Baan's Bar and Mookata, Pad Thai Cafe, Thai E-San, Yutaka Japanese Restaurant, Pure Thai Kitchen

Steak & seafood8

Also worth it: Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar, Wren & Wolf, The Keg Steakhouse + Bar

American & barbecue16

Also worth it: Copper State Barbecue, Gibson's Smokehouse, Golden Oak Barbecue + Taproom, The Henry, The Gladly, Windsor, The Macintosh, Denny's, 5 & Diner, Foley Ranch, Boots and BBQ, Thirsty Lion Gastropub

Breakfast & cafes10

Also worth it: Sunshine Breakfast Bar, The Toasted Owl Cafe, Sophia's A Brunch Counter, IHOP, Waffle House

Coffee shops12

Also worth it: Futuro Coffee, Cortez Coffee Roasters, Lux Central, Jobot Coffee & Bar, Sip Coffee & Beer, Cafecito, PRESS Coffee

Bars & breweries10

Also worth it: Arizona Wilderness DTPHX, Spire Bar, Front Pourch Brewing, Luana's Coffee & Beer, Pigtails Cocktail Bar

Around the world17

Also worth it: Kajiken Ramen, Jin Jia, Sizzle Korean Barbeque, Barrio Queen, Breakfast Kitchen Bar, Tikka Shack Indian Grub, Backyard, Flower Child, Kona Grill, Yard House, BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse, In-N-Out Burger

People’s Choice

Phoenix picks its favorite.

Our top 10 is on the ballot. Vote for your favorite, and if the one you love is missing, write it in below. Enough requests and it makes the list.

  1. 1

    Pizzeria Bianco

    Pizza

  2. 2

    Beckett's Table

    New American

  3. 3

    Crudo

    Italian

  4. 4

    Little Miss BBQ

    Barbecue

  5. 5

    Marisco Boys

    Seafood

  6. 6

    Steak 44

    Steakhouse

  7. 7

    Carolina's Mexican Food

    Mexican

  8. 8

    Glai Baan

    Thai

  9. 9

    Tee Pee Mexican Food

    Mexican

  10. 10

    La Grande Orange

    Cafe

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