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- TTerryPhoenix / Arizona •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server was amazing. She was attentive, professional, and engaging. The food is always good but our server made the experience memorable.More infoThe Henry - PhoenixPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Central Phoenix•4.8
- MMaanavvipPhoenix / Arizona •33 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe recently visited Steak 44 to celebrate our engagement, and the experience was nothing short of fantastic. The night started with a well-crafted espresso martini and a rich walnut old fashioned, setting the perfect tone for the meal. For our appetizer, we had the crispy shrimp, which were perfectly cooked and flavorful—definitely a highlight of the evening. For the main course, I opted for the bone-in ribeye, and it was simply incredible—tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We paired it with a decadent crab cake and the indulgent truffle butter and Boursin cheese whipped potatoes, both of which complemented the steak beautifully. To finish, we enjoyed beignets for dessert, which were light and delicious. The service throughout the night was phenomenal—attentive and friendly, making the experience even more memorable. While all the dishes were great, the crispy shrimp and ribeye stood out as the best. We’ll definitely be back!More infoSteak 44Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Phoenix•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoWe spent our anniversary here on a Monday night and it well lived up to it’s accolades. Phenomenal ambiance, patient, but well timed staff and AMAZING food. This will be a place we come back to!More infoPYROPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese • Central Phoenix•4.8
- MMichaelPhoenix / Arizona •4 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoThe food was very good, and we had a great experience. We were very pleased.More infoThe Vig - ArcadiaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- SStellarvipPhoenix / Arizona •30 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoIt is always a treat to have Chef Beckett's food. His background with seafood was on full display tonight with the salmon and mussels! The cook on the fish was perfect (wild rice, broccolini, aleppo red bell & saffron yellow bell purees) and the wood roasted pei mussels (shrimp & andouille sausage, shaved fennel, odts, ciopppino style broth, gochujang aioli) were served in flavorful broth that was so good with Nobel Toast with gochujang aioli)! The Vegetable Plate is always changing and seasonal and tonight included khichdi (Indian dish made with rice and moong lentils). The service with Erin was exceptional and professional. Always a treat! Dr. B and PMore infoBeckett's TablePrice: Expensive• American• Central Phoenix•4.8
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Central Phoenix is Jewel's Bakery & Cafe
The best vegan restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix and Rusconi's American Kitchen
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Phoenix are Gertrude's - Phoenix, The Henry - Phoenix and Rusconi's American Kitchen
The restaurants with the best service in Central Phoenix are Jewel's Bakery & Cafe, Buck and Rider and The Capital Grille - Phoenix
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Phoenix are Buck and Rider, Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain and Steak 44
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