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Phoenix City Grille, Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix City Grille

4.8
4.8
2127 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Phoenix City Grille is a central Phoenix institution, having opened in 1997. Nestled in the heart of the Madison neighborhood at 16th street and Bethany Home Road, Phoenix City Grille was built in the style of the old town tavern. It's a comfortable place for meeting friends where you can count on delicious food at reasonable prices.

Whether gathering with friends for happy hour, meeting clients for a business lunch, treating your special someone to a romantic dinner, or entertaining any sized group in our private dining room, Phoenix City Grille is a great destination.
Find out why people from all over the valley visit this cozy neighborhood spot.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Regional American (Southwestern), Burgers

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (602) 266-3001

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran

  • Executive Chef

    Micah Wyzlic

  • Catering

    A full catering menu is available, please reach out to Brittnee Reed at 602.510.7174 or brittnee.reed@outlook.com

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private dining rooms that can be used individually or combined for one large room. Guests can order off of our all-day menu or work with our Director of Private Dining, Brittnee Reed, to fully customize a menu to your price point and vision.

  • Private party contact

    Brittnee Reed: (602) 510-7174

  • Neighbourhood

    North Central Phoenix

  • Cross Street

    16th Street and Bethany Home Road

  • Parking Details

    Phoenix City Grille is located in a neighborhood shopping center & has a ton of parking located behind the restaurant with limited spaces up front. PCG offers a front entrance facing 16th St. Our rear entrance offers a unique experience- you will pass through our guest-friendly kitchen and have an opportunity to see our culinary team at work.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    American

  • Phoenix

    Best Food

  • Phoenix

    Best Value

  • Phoenix

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Phoenix

    American

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  1. chadc

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food! Server was not too with it. All in all very good!
  2. EJ1111

    Portland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent mango iced tea, chili corn bread and basil tomato soup. The eggplant sandwich was not memorable. Nice spot for lunch or dinner. Definitely plan to go back and try something else from their menu!
  3. JamesL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    I told the waiter we were there to celebrate my wife's birthday. Everything started out great. Our waiter was cheerful and attentive. The bourbon drink special was delightful. It was restaurant week so we picked different starters, entrées and deserts to get a better feel for their menu. Everything was going wonderfully until it was time for dessert. They only offered a raspberry ice cream fruit dish or a special glazed doughnut with ice cream. When the deserts arrived, the waiter placed them on the table and started to walk away. We reminded him of the birthday and he said he forgot the candle and asked if we wanted him to get one. We insisted on the candle so he stuck one in my wife's ice cream then stood there staring at us. My raspberry ice cream was ok but my wife's donut was barely edible. While the waiter was pleasant, the review would have been much better had he shown more customer service. He should have remembered my wife's birthday and offered her a different desert when he saw how displeased she was with the donut. Since the entrée and atmosphere was very pleasant, The Phoenix City Grille deserves a second chance.
  4. Neil

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Very creative and tasty items served attractively. Very busy with nice bar area and some outdoor dining.
  5. DAVIDC

    Phoenix

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    CORN SOUP was very, very delicious. Also, the SMOKED TRI-TIP took our breath away. The entire dish was created most excellently. The STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE dessert was lacking in SHORTCAKE for our taste. Overall though, an excellent meal.
  6. RogerL

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an over and above expectations dinner. Food quality was really good. Our waitress was excellent, knowledgeable, and friendly. Overall, our evening was great
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was great!! It's like a hidden gem and I'm so happy we decided to go and try it out again. The food was wonderful, the service was great, and even paying the tab was east with table side check out. Everyone in our party loved it too! We will be back for sure. I hope they add the restaurant week items to the normal menu. The tri tip was perfect and moist, so was the watermelon salad. Great job City Grill.
  8. DavidH

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I'm a huge fan of PCG. Been there many times and every time the food, service and overall experience has been outstanding.
  9. RonNatalie

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and Drinks were delicious, absolutely recommend!

    Phoenix City GrilleResponded on May 25, 2023Thank you Ron & Natalie! We appreciate you recommending us!

  10. NicoleR

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    We dined at PCG for restaurant week and were excited about trying the featured menu items. The bread in my husband’s appetizer truly appeared to be pieces of wheat bunny bread. The tri tip entree was missing the micro greens, which isn’t a huge deal, but made us wonder whether they were running out of the restaurant week items. Our server was kind but not super helpful. We asked for help and suggestions and it seemed like he wasn’t sure how to answer anything we asked. Overall the food was decent, but not as good as anticipated and certainly overpriced for what we got.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Went during AZ restaurant week. The burrata was great. I will dream about the swordfish - it was amazing. The dessert donut was undercooked in the middle but the peach gelato was delicious. I dined alone and they let me set the pace - which was nice. Would totally go again.
  12. TheresaP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delightful meal! Swordfish and watermelon salad as well as the strawberry shortcake were all delicious. Wonderful flavors!!😊

    Phoenix City GrilleResponded on May 25, 2023So glad to hear you had a great experience, Theresa!

  13. cazenovia

    Phoenix

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    WOW!!!! went during restaurant week, last night, OMG, watermelon salad, Smoked tai tip and the best strawberry shortcake. So delicious, wonderful service and a great value. I'd give it 10 stars if I could.

    Phoenix City GrilleResponded on May 25, 2023Thank you for the stellar review! We look forward to serving you again soon!

  14. View

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Nice bourbon selection with good food. Service members very nice, a little over whelmed.
  15. WilliamH

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We were seated promptly and greeted by our server who advised us on drinks and took our orders. The drinks were delivered promptly at which point we ordered (to insure adequate time to get to the theatre). The 3 course restaurant week menu offered excellent alternatives and at least one of our party tried each of them. The 3 courses of food were delivered at appropriate intervals and were good. We finished and left in plenty of time to reach the theatre.
  16. LindaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great service, and food ,the bartender was very attentive.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I have been to Phoenix City Grille a few times. We went to the restaurant for Phoenix restaurant week. The receptionist and waitress did an excellent job. Our waitress was attentive, professional, and suggested dishes. A couple of us had swordfish, and it was perfectly cooked, moist and flaky. One of us had salmon skewers and she thought it was one of the better dishes she had in a while. However, one of us ordered tri-tip and he was not happy with the dish. there was a table next to us with a baby that cried for 15 minutes. Other than that, I do recommend this restaurant. 
  18. jbee

    Phoenix

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was a noisy evening unlike all our other visits! But's not the problem of the management.Just noisy customers. All three of use enjoyed our dinners!
  19. MikeABQ

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I dined at PCG 2 nights in a row. Both nights I have the rose lane chicken (small portion) and it was sublime. The 2nd night I had the ceviche; it wasn't a "red" ceviche but more of a "green" ceviche and while there was nothing wrong with it, I have to say that it wasn't to my personal taste. (Far too much cilantro.) Ditto the jalapeno cornbread, which I found dry. I asked for an iced tea and was told that the only choice was peach mango, which was fine but, again, not my personal taste. The small salad before my chicken was fresh and crisp. Service was excellent; Mannie, the bus boy (or server's assistant; I didn't catch his title) recognized me from the night before and offered a very warm greeting and said, "Welcome back!" That was nice. No dessert this night; I opted to have an ice cream elsewhere. It's a great "neighborhood" place and I'll definitely go back but I'll probably just stick to salad and chicken.
  20. MikeABQ

    New Mexico

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The rose lane chicken was excellent; I had the small portion which was plenty of food. Salad to start; the greens and veggies were fresh and it’s nice to find that someone can still make a decent Sherry vinaigrette. I wasn’t thrilled with the bacon-wrapped shrimp; that’s not to say it was bad it simply wasn’t too my personal taste. Brioche bread pudding for dessert could have used more strawberries but that it a minor complaint at best; overall it was a nice end to the meal. Passion fruit punch to start was refreshingly different and non-alcoholic. Great service. This was time and money well-spent.
  21. RJDJ

    Phoenix

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best neighborhood eatery in town- period. So good we drive from N Scottsdale to be in this neighborhood. Extensive bar, Friendly professional service and outstanding food thanks to Chef Micah
  22. robinw

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    appetizers were great( pork taco and steak with a lime sauce)... the fish (the special too salty) ...flank steak extremely tough and quite a bad taste came with coconut rice with really inedible...cocktail very bad (small also) ... I have dined at PCG 10 times =- and have always been pleased... Not going back for sometime.
  23. Lindini

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very enjoyable late lunch on Mother’s Day. Our server was very attentive and the food was delicious.
  24. vickym

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Three of us i our party had the halibut with risotto. It was wonderful, beautifully seasoned and a lovely presentation. I would have expected to pay more for this meal and have at other restaurants. Definitely would have this again. Oh yeah, we all thought this dish was amazing
  25. ChipD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good meal, service and value, as always. Always a pleasure to come to PCG.
  26. TroyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, fantastic food and great service. We were sat at our table immediately upon arriving for our reservation and all went great from there!
  27. ELLENN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We were crammed in a corner table that didn't have much space. All the tables seemed a bit too close to each other. So not the greatest ambiance. But, the food was fantastic. Great roasted vegetable platter and the Rosemary Chicken was awesome as well. Service was very good, especially the waitress.
  28. MarkE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A busy Saturday evening before Mother's Day. Reservation was definitely necessary. Food very good as was the service.
  29. BethL

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Second time here. First was with Work for a Holiday lunch. Everything was great this time too!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I took the mothers here for a Saturday brunch and they loved it.
  31. HPRose

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I love the restaurant, but this experience was a bit lacking on the food. I ordered a sandwich with a bun, but the bun was totally soggy.
  32. Marla

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shasha was an incredible server! Delicious and consistent. I go there a couple times a week. Love the bartender too — makes everyone feel they matter — no cliques there …
  33. JoeR

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The ambience is nice and they have small menu but that suggests to me that they concentrate on those dishes and do them well.
  34. StephenT

    Phoenix

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    PCG has all the attributes of a high end place but without the snootiness or the cost.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience and food is tasty, highly recommend.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved every minute of our dinner….delicious and wonderful sitting outside
  37. ToddH

    Columbus

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    good variety of menu items satisfied everyone in our group
  38. MzVirgo

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The food was really good and the service was great as well.
  39. KevinR

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phoenix City Grille is a gem of a local restaurant....food is always good, service is above par, and value is solid. We had fish, a burger, the ribs and a shrimp salad at our table, and all dishes were delicious and presented beautifully. It's also a great lunch place - sit at a high top in the bar or get a table. It's all good! Parking can be a bit of a drag, but that is the only downside.
  40. BethK

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Varied menu. Food is great. Wait staff very attentive.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Phoenix City Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 266-3001.

Phoenix City Grille is rated 4.8 stars by 2127 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Phoenix City Grille

5816 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    16th Street and Bethany Home Road

  • Neighbourhood

    North Central Phoenix

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon, Tue 11:00 am–8:00 pm Wed–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Regional American (Southwestern), Burgers

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Phoenix City Grille is located in a neighborhood shopping center & has a ton of parking located behind the restaurant with limited spaces up front. PCG offers a front entrance facing 16th St. Our rear entrance offers a unique experience- you will pass through our guest-friendly kitchen and have an opportunity to see our culinary team at work.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran

  • Executive Chef

    Micah Wyzlic

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (602) 266-3001

  • Catering

    A full catering menu is available, please reach out to Brittnee Reed at 602.510.7174 or brittnee.reed@outlook.com

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private dining rooms that can be used individually or combined for one large room. Guests can order off of our all-day menu or work with our Director of Private Dining, Brittnee Reed, to fully customize a menu to your price point and vision.

  • Private party contact

    Brittnee Reed: (602) 510-7174

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