EAT LOCAL
Eat Local in Phoenix
Last Updated October 13, 2014
Think of us as your trusted source for local dining in and around Phoenix. Assuming you share our palate and our pocket book, these dining dens are sure to deliver on taste and authenticity.
Binkley's Restaurant
Why We Love It: Fine dining without all the stuffiness. You can expect every plate to be its own whimsical creation of colors, textures and flavors.
The Breadfruit
Why We Love It: A Carribean seafood restaurant in the Valley? This restaurant also functions as a rum bar and that makes it a happy happy deviation from the norm. Wild-caught sustainable seafood is delivered fresh...
Cafe Allegro at MIM
Why We Love It: The chef at this Bon Appetit Management Cafe shows us everyday that you don’t have to be a white tablecloth restaurant to support local. Worth a lunch visit even if you’re not visiting the...
Carolina's Mexican Food
Why We Love It: Well, we also just love Carolina. She’s been cooking up the best burros, tacos, enchiladas, chimichangas and Oaxacan specials since 1968. And the handmade tortillas with butter or cheese? They will...
Courtyard Cafe at The Heard Museum
Why We Love It: Sure you could have a turkey sandwich but while visiting the Heard why not go with more indigenous or traditional fare such as the tepary bean hummus or the posolé?
Bar Pesce
Why We Love It: The modern Italian restaurant remains following Crudo; this time with a detail-oriented seafood focus.
Delux Burger
Why We Love It: This burger has been named on “best of” lists so many times, we are just going to start referring to it as the Meryl Streep of burgers. In the mood for something else? This burger joint also does...
Durant's
Why We Love It: This 60+-year-old steak house delivers all the classics: oysters, stuffed baked potatoes, and prime rib, 12 types of steak and chops to choose from, and a list of classic red wines to wash it down...
Essence Bakery Cafe
Why We Love It: Did somebody say macarons? Essence macarons are so coveted, they’ve started offering a worldwide delivery service. Their breakfast is no stranger to accolades either—try the brioche French toast...
The Farm at South Mountain
Why We Love It: No matter where visitors are from, they say that The Farm at South Mountain feels like home. Combine that with a trio of restaurants (The Farm Kitchen, Morning Glory Cafe, Quiessence), a farm and...
The Farm Kitchen at The Farm at South Mountain
Why We Love It: The Farm Kitchen is the eldest sister in the trio of eating establishments at the Farm at South Mountain. It’s a walk-up counter featuring picnic-ready salads and sandwiches. Think: egg salad, pecan...
Flower Child
Why We Love It: You have to love a restaurant that takes their food so seriously, they consider it a revolution. Their motto: Happy Food for a Healthy World. And happy the food is indeed. The menu is simple in its...
Gallo Blanco
Why We Love It: Locally-sourced ingredients and a fresh take on traditional Mexican dishes make for a mouth-watering menu.
Gertrude’s Restaurant
Why We Love It: Gertrude started the Desert Botanical Garden in 1939. But, it wasn’t until 2013 that the restaurant was created to celebrate the desert Gertrude cared so much to preserve and promote. New chef Matt...
Giuseppe's on 28th
Why We Love It: At this family-owned restaurant you’ll find all of the classics but the real gems are on the specials menus. Don’t forget to take home a bottle of the house super Tuscan olive oil.
The Gladly
Why We Love It: This follow-up restaurant to Citizen Public House gives the original a run for its money. The Modern American menu features unexpected twists like brioche pretzels, smoked mozzarella fondue, duck...
Hana Japanese Eatery
Why We Love It: The sashimi! Hana’s sushi list has a variety of fresh fish that you won’t find at your run-of-the-mill sushi place and Sushi Chef Lori Hashimoto is the pro handling it. The family-run restaurant...
Harvey's Wineburger
Why We Love It: First of all, in case you don’t know what a wineburger is, it’s literally a burger with wine in it (for flavor). Harvey’s is known for serving up this Phoenix treasure but they also serve other...
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
Why We Love It: This is the perfect breakfast and lunch spot. Their English muffins alone are worth coming for (doors open at 6:30 am) but the salads and sandwiches also hit the spot. The food is simple and clean and...
Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
Why We Love It: Larry “Lolo” White spent a lot time in his grandmother’s restaurant’s kitchen perfecting his fried chicken and waffles. The reward? A mini soul-food chain that has earned the following of...
Matt's Big Breakfast
Why We Love It: Breakfast is served all day! Locally owned, local ingredients, open daily valley-wide, since 2004.
Morning Glory Cafe
Why We Love It: Located within the beautiful Farm at South Mountain, this is the perfect outdoor breakfast and brunch spot. The menu is seasonal and varies depending on yield from the organic farm. But the house...
Nobuo at Teeter House - CLOSED
Why We Love It: For special occasions, it’s the tasting menu hands down. But for lunch and dinner, the regular menu showcases all of our favorites: the nasu bacon, duck salad and the shiromi carpaccio. A special...
Nook
Why We Love It: Nook is simple food done exceptionally well. There are some light entrees but the stars here are the bruschettas and Neopolitan-style pizzas. Margherita, proscuitto, diavolo, Florentine…they don’t...
Ocotillo Restaurant
Why We Love It: Creative, seasonal cuisine and a sprawling space - and the Ocotillo Chicken!
Ollie Vaughn's Kitchen and Bakery
Why We Love It: There are few things at Ollie’s that haven’t developed a bit of a cult following. They serve up a mean breakfast sandwich but the biscuits and gravy (a housemade southern buttermilk with schreiner...
Palette at Phoenix Art Museum
Why We Love It: Eating in the sculpture garden is a pretty, fun experience. Palette serves casual American fare featuring organic vegetables, handcrafted cheeses, local meats and Arizona beers and wines. The menu...
The Parlor
Why We Love It: The fact that the margherita and pepperoni pizzas sit at the bottom of the pizza menu list says something here. Parlor is a strong contender for best pizza in Phoenix because of its creative toppings...
Phoenix City Grille
Why We Love It: A regulars kind of place, this cozy American Southwestern restaurant’s signature dishes include cedar-plank salmon, pollo asado (a citrus-chile? marinated grilled chicken breast with tomatillo salsa...
Pomegranate Cafe
Why We Love It: It’s hard to walk out of Pomegranate not feeling rejuvenated. The menu at this mother and daughter-owned vegetarian restaurant is chock full of nutrient rich, organic goodies. Pomegranate values the...
Postino Wine Cafe
Why We Love It: There are four locations, each set in a historically-relevant building and each carefully restored and renovated to capture the spirit of that specific community. The idea is to enjoy the surroundings...
Province
Why We Love It: It’s not everyday that you find a farm-to-table restaurant in a hotel. The modern American menu at Province has your classics (like steak and fries) but also turns it up with dishes like melted...
Scramble
Why We Love It: This “breakfast joint” serves anything you could ever possibly want for breakfast—griddle cakes, brizzas (that’s breakfast pizzas), burritos and eggs every and any way. They even have a vegan...
Sierra Bonita Grill
Why We Love It: Inspired by its name-sake ranch and early Spanish settlers, Sierra Bonita Grill offers a diverse Southwestern menu with the likes of Shrimp Ceviche, Santa Cruz Pasta, Smoked Red or Green Chile Pork...
Tratto
Why We Love It: The quality and attention to detail in each dish sets the stage for a truly memorable meal.
Tryst Cafe
Why We Love It: If you like clean, organic, fresh food, this is your place. There’s something for everyone on the extensive breakfast menu but the dish to try is the signature Tryst Benedict English muffin (...
Vincent's on Camelback
Why We Love It: Vincent Guerithault is a French-trained chef who prepares his Southwestern menu with the refined flare of haute cuisine. He opened his first restaurant, Vincent on Camelback, in 1986. Then his empire...
Vovomeena
Why We Love It: Cute alert: DJ Fernandes (the restaurateur behind Tuck Shop and Astor House) named his latest restaurant after his grandma. The food is no nonsense. Breakfast sandwiches and burritos are only to-go....
Welcome Diner
Why We Love It: This throwback restaurant serves the diner classics that people love, but the menu also includes inventive takes on the old favorites.
W.M. Sacks
Why We Love It: For 22 years, Wanda Morrow has been making healthy, affordable, wholesome meals––just as she has made for her husband and son. This master sandwich maker still uses a lot of her original recipes...
The Wild Thaiger Restaurant
Why We Love It: This is the place for the more adventurous Thai eaters. Sure, you can get your regular Thai favorites like papaya salad, chicken roti, basil chicken, pad thai and panang. But the more exciting dishes...
Wildflower Bread Company
Why We Love It: With 13 locations, this local chain is an easy place to grab a healthy breakfast or sandwiches, salads and pastas for lunch. The fresh artisan bread is baked daily—with no additives or preservatives...
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Eat Local Just Outside Phoenix
Just a little outside of Phoenix, these places provide local eats worth the drive. All of these restaurants are...
