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Rusconi's American Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(5,598)Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.Steak 44
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(11,775)Steak 44 specializes in providing a fantastic experience and exceptional personal service. We feature USDA Prime Grade Beef, the highest grade Domestic Wagyu, fresh seafood, a menu of unique side dishes and appetizers, along with an award-winning wine list and great cocktails. Upon your arrival at our steakhouse in the heart of Phoenix, you will be welcomed by an attentive service staff who will see that you have an unforgettable evening. You'll walk through our 3,000-bottle wine vault as you enter the fine dining area and be seated in one of many unique nooks on the dining room floor.
Santo Arcadia
Price: Very Expensive•Mexican•4.8(193)Brought to you by the ownership group behind Tacos Chiwas, Bacanora, Espiritu Mesa and Cocina Chiwas, Santo Arcadia is the newest addition to the Chiwas Family. James Beard nominated Chefs Roberto Centeno, Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin present you with both classic and nouveau regional Mexican cuisine. Spotlighting regions, ingredients and flavors near and dear to their own hearts.Nook Kitchen - Phoenix
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(517)Enjoy delicious American-Italian cuisine at Nook Kitchen. This modern restaurant serves dinner in an elegant space. Overseen by chef ARTURO, the menu features scratch-made appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta and a choice of entrees. Nook Kitchen also serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free fare. Diners rave about the restaurant's selection of delicious wood-fired pizza. Other menu highlights include the bolognese, chicken marsala, BBQ cedar plank salmon and espresso rubbed filet. Voted one of the best new restaurants in the year of its opening, Nook Kitchen is located in Phoenix, Arizona. To complement its meals, the restaurant offers craft cocktails and boutique wines. Cozy but inconspicuous, Nook Kitchen is a nice place to enjoy a meal and glass of wine with friends or family.
The Capital Grille - Phoenix
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(3,268)Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.Beckett's Table
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,689)Beckett's Table is an irresistible hangout for Arcadia/Biltmore neighbors by Chef Justin Beckett for people who expect comfort and sophistication in equal measure and get it here,
The menu, which emphasizes Seasonal American Cooking in dishes such as our Original Four Cheese Grilled Cheese with roasted Tomato soup, the Pork Osso Buco Confit , Herb-Rubbed Roasted Half Chicken, or Fork Tender Short Ribs. Our house-made desserts of creme brulee, award winning Fig & Pecan Pie with citrus cheese ice cream, and the delectable Chocolate-Dipped Bacon S'mores.
For over a decade, our international Wine Spectator Award winning wine list has been serving carefully curated selections from all over the globe, as well as wines close to home in Arizona. Factor in the inviting bar highlighting hand-crafted cocktails, bourbons and scotches, the roomy and lush garden patio and our busy guest-filled black walnut community table...it's easy to embrace the Beckett's Table mantra: Come Together.
The Collins Small Batch Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,040)The Collins Small Batch Kitchen is restauranteur Christopher Collins playground for creating his takes on classic American dishes. In the heart of Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen has a daily menu of favorites, along with a weekly rotating menu inspired by the season's freshest ingredients to create a dining experience that will have you returning often to this neighborhood kitchen.The Vig - Arcadia
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(255)Friendly, high-end and unique are just some of the things people say about The Vig Restaurant and Bar. It is an upscale tavern that has indoor seating as well as a patio area for guests to relax at and enjoy great food and service. The Vig Restaurant and Bar also offers live DJs and music to further enhance the atmosphere, and there are even games of bocce ball from time to time.The menu at The Vig Restaurant and Bar has items for brunch, lunch and dinner, and the menu is varied enough that there's something for nearly every taste. There's steamed edamame, blackened shrimp arugula salad, turkey sandwiches and short rib tacos. There is also a dessert and kid's menu, making The Vig Restaurant and Bar an ideal spot for families.
The Macintosh
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.8(1,840)The Macintosh is your new favorite neighborhood hangout in the heart of Phoenix. The Macintosh features restaurateur Christopher Collins' take on modern American cuisine for the perfect place to sip and linger with friends and loved ones knowing you'll have an amazing dining experience. Inspired by the family of restaurants at Common Ground Culinary, The Macintosh features sharing plates, salads, handhelds, and entrees for a diverse menu of American classics. All paired with an expansive menu of whiskey, beer, craft cocktails and wine.Lou's Bar and Grill - Papago Golf Course
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(94)Lou's is the perfect place for any occasion, whether that be happy hour with friends, watching the game, family dinners, or special occasions! Designed by renowned architectural firm Douglas Fredrikson Architects, Lou’s dining room gives off a cool-clean, stone-and-steel vibe paired with a wonderful indoor-outdoor feel when the massive garage-style sliding doors are opened to a rich green lawn and golf course. The bar features outdoor seating on two sides when the windows are drawn up, offering spectacular views of the setting sun gleaming off Papago Buttes.
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- WWayneVIPPhoenix / Arizona •4 reviews5.0Dined todayI’m a “regular” at Beckets table. They don’t disappoint. Great food, great value great service.More infoBeckett's TablePrice: Expensive• American• Central Phoenix•4.8
- AAllenVIPOrange County •15 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoService at this location is second to none. The food is really good as well. Great place for team functions.More infoThe Henry - Phoenix ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- JJanicaVIPGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 5, 2025Food was amazing, shrimps and grits were savory. I also had lamb chops with their dusse glaze on the sweater side, a lot more fat on the chops. Drinks 10/10 Black girl magic was a hit.More infoBrunch & SipPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Biltmore•3.8
- JJuliaPhoenix / Arizona •1 review4.0Dined on Jul 4, 2025Great wait staff. Good drinks too. It’s a bit pricey for what it is but overall great place.More infoThe Vig - ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- TToddVIPPhoenix / Arizona •15 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 22, 2025Fun atmosphere great personal service overall seems like a great place to work. Enjoyed our experience.More infoThe Porch - ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• American• Camelback East•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Central Phoenix is Red Lobster - Phoenix - 28th Dr.
The best vegan restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix Arcadia and Beckett's Table
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix Arcadia and Beckett's Table
The restaurants with the best service in Central Phoenix are Red Lobster - Phoenix - 28th Dr., Base Pizzeria and Avanti
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Phoenix are Avanti, Steak 44 and The Capital Grille - Phoenix