Restaurants in Phoenix worth going out for.

For a good part of the year everything worth doing happens after dark, and I plan accordingly.

I keep track of restaurants in Phoenix and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse Phoenix neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Prost! An Oktoberfest Dinner

Prost! An Oktoberfest Dinner One-time only

Thu, Oct 1 · 5:00 PM

Desert Ridge West

Bavarian feast & brews

The Pemberton

The Pemberton

Evans Churchill • $$

Outdoor art playground

Wander Speakeasy

Wander Speakeasy

North Valley Corporate Center

Travel-themed craft cocktails

Lom Wong

Lom Wong

Evans Churchill • $$$

Village-style Thai sharing

Turquoise Wine Bar, Roosevelt

Turquoise Wine Bar, Roosevelt Hot right now

Evans Churchill • $$

Boutique wines & warm vibes

Chanpen Thai Cuisine

Chanpen Thai Cuisine

South Mountain Village • $$

Acclaimed Thai strip-mall spot

The Farm at South Mountain

The Farm at South Mountain

South Mountain Village • $$

historic farm-to-table destination

Moku Hawaiian Grill

Moku Hawaiian Grill

Ahwatukee Foothills Village • $

Hawaiian plate meals & Dole soft serve

The Little Woody

The Little Woody

Arcadia Lite • $$

Skeeball & stiff drinks

Tratto

Tratto

Camelback East Village • $$$

Seasonal italian hideaway

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Sex Mex Concert

Sex Mex Concert One-time only

Thu, Nov 12 · 8:00 PM

Camelback East Village • $$

Dive bar live music

Casa de Julia Restaurant Bar

Casa de Julia Restaurant Bar Hot right now

Central City

Mexican eats & live nights

Roses by the Stairs Brewing

Roses by the Stairs Brewing

Central City

Blink-182-themed craft brewery

Huarachis Taqueria

Huarachis Taqueria

Central City • $$

Michelin tacos & bold salsas

kid sister A WINE BAR

kid sister A WINE BAR

Midtown • $$

Wine bar & seasonal plates

Tap That Downtown

Tap That Downtown

Evans Churchill • $$

Pour-your-own beer hall

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Frequently asked questions

How are these restaurants in Phoenix chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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