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Highball
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.9(231)**Reservations are available up to 14 days in advance at www.Highballphx.com/reservations for parties of 10 or less guests. For parties larger than 10, please contact us via email, or at the Large Parties tab on our website.
Experience Highball, Downtown Phoenix’s award winning neighborhood cocktail bar & lounge, featuring a rousing collection of spirits and invigorating cocktails. Curated for the adventurous, cocktail forward and late-night revelers, industry folk, and everyone in between. Led by veteran bartenders and industry professionals, Highball’s programming is inspired by unifying avant-garde, playful ingredients and memory-jogging flavors, propelled by an inclusive community feel with something for everyone to enjoy.
Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Nominee "Best New US Cocktail Bar 2022", "Best US Bar Team" 2023, "Best US Cocktail Bar" & "Best US Bar Team" 2024Cibo
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.8(712)Cibo Urban Pizzeria offers up patrons a unique and contemporary dining experience. You will be able to choose from a variety of handmade pizzas and homemade pasta dishes. The possibilities are near endless, and the ingredients are fresh and tasty. This is a great place to grab lunch or dinner when out and about anywhere in the Phoenix area. Cibo Urban Pizzeria also offers a complete wine list, with bottles from vineyards spanning the globe. Cibo Urban Pizzeria is a great place to enjoy after work drinks, or dinner with the entire family. So if you're in the area, drop by and see why it is such a hit.
Alexi's Grill
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,684)At Alexi’s we use the finest quality of products in the market. We prepare everything with the freshest ingredients daily. From homemade salad dressings and bread to fresh fish and the best poultry and meat available.
Join us for a quick in and out or take your time, lunch or dinner and enjoy some of the best specials in town.
To insure quality, all items are made to order. We accommodate all special diets.
Our daily specials include fresh fish (flown in daily) such as Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, trout, red snapper, etc. From poultry and meats, roasted duck, rack of lamb, veal chop and more.
Our happy hour is first come first serve, no reservations accepted unless you have a party of 6 or more. Please contact the restaurant directly.Pa'La Downtown
Price: Expensive•International•4.8(244)Pa’La means “for-the…” and it is forged in a passion to deliver food and wine that is inherently approachable and human to our community of people.
Drawing from coastal cultures of the Mediterranean and South America, ingredients are sourced locally with wild caught seafood, organic grains, and vegetables.
We created a wine program that complements the seasonality of our menu.
Focusing on organic, sustainably farmed, and high-quality products; curating a list of 350 labels, most accessible to all, and representing 15 countries, from the coastal Mediterranean, Europe, to the American continent.
Our draft beers are exclusively selected from local hand crafted breweries.
It is Pa’ La’s commitment to bring a unique and unforgettable experience to the people of Phoenix and beyond.
Trophy Room at Wren & Wolf
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.8(404)Downtown Phoenix's Most Visually Stimulating Cocktail Experience Yet...
Tucked behind the curtains of DTPHX's Wren & Wolf, Trophy Room is an unplugged sensory elevating cocktail experience unlike anything else in the valley.
Your 90-minute experience featuring awe-worthy interiors, interactive decor, floor-to ceiling decadence that tells a story with each sip and sight, and of course jaw-dropping cocktails that taste just as amazing as they look.
There's just one catch – no phones or photos are allowed inside.
Those who still want to get their photo-fix will have their chance in Trophy Room's lavish entryway but you'll have to check-in your phone before you head into the main cocktail room.
Connect with those around you, pay attention to the details, and make memories you won't forget as we tell you a story through design and drinks of what would happen if the animals won?
Trophy Room is a 21+ concept, failure to bring ID will result in denied entry and loss of prepaid deposit.Tratto
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,481)Tratto is headed by Chris Bianco who is a James Beard award-winning chef. Reservations are highly recommended as the seating fills fast. Parties over six are required to have reservations. Walk-ins are always available at the bar top on a first come first served basis. The menu is small but well thought out and balanced. Try the Farinata, which is a thin savory chickpea crepe. Fill up on a pan seared double-cut pork chop or the grilled two wash ranch piccolo chicken. Tratto has a small wine list heavily focused on Italian reds and whites that will perfectly compliment the cuisine. Cocktails and draft beers are also available.
Rough Rider
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,478)Located in the thriving area of Phoenix's Roosevelt Row, Rough Rider offers a Modern American menu accompanied by unique cocktails inspired by recipes of the late 1800's. Venture down our private elevator and be transported back in time to a presidential lounge filled with delectable dishes and unforgettable libations fit for Teddy himself.
Enter the lobby through the glass doors located in the alley to the northeast and down the middle elevator to the basement.Wren & Wolf
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.7(2,761)Welcome to the Downtown Phoenix hotspot blending craft cocktail bar and chef driven kitchen into one distinct dining experience. At night, gather your pack and experience a vibrant dinner setting full of striking design, rich materials and taxidermy. Located in the middle of bustling downtown and just steps away from AZ Federal Theater and Footprint Center, Wren & Wolf is the perfect destination for a pre game gathering or big night out before a show. For the early birds, make grabbing your morning coffee and fresh baked pastry a part of your daily ritual or join the Valleys other movers and shakers for a power meeting during breakfast or lunch. From inventive steakhouse fare to thoughtfully elevated comfort food, Wren & Wolf is redefining dining in Downtown Phoenix.
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- SSebastian1 review5.0Dined 2 days agovery very nice servers were very attentive ❤️i loveMore infoPalma - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Asian• Downtown Phoenix•4.5
- JJenniferPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a fantastic Easter brunch at Carcara! The food was delicious with a wide variety, and the assortment of desserts were a standout—beautifully done with even gluten-free options available. The entertainment was great, and the Easter Bunny was there for photos, which made it extra special for the kids. They also loved the cookie decorating station! Overall, the value was excellent for the quality of food and the fun activities. We’ll definitely return for future holiday events!More infoCarcaraPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Phoenix•4.4
- RR.VIPPhoenix / Arizona •10 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOutstanding food. The tacos Dorados and carne asada were exceptional and very flavorful.More infoMiel de AgavePrice: Expensive• Mexican / Southwestern• Downtown Phoenix•4.1
- JJoshPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 16, 2025This place is amazing and really sends you back in time! The drinks are well crafted and the food is delicious, especially their fresh oysters which I couldn't get enough of! Definitely my new go-to spot in Phoenix!More infoRough RiderPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Phoenix•4.8
- KKevinVIPGrand Rapids / Western Michigan •1 review5.0Dined on Apr 12, 2025Great place. Great food and hospitality! Loved the vibeMore infoHuarachis TaqueriaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• West Phoenix•4.8
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You’re meeting an old buddy for a sidecar. Or grabbing an after-work Manhattan with your boss. Or maybe your sister needs to bend your ear over a chilled pinot. Here’s the good news: Phoenix and its surrounding cities are bursting with great bars and cocktail lounges, suited for a range of hangouts. Here are 9 of the best for your consideration.
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Historically known for cowboy steaks cooked chuck-wagon style, Phoenix will not disappoint when it comes to steakhouses. From high-end to eclectic to family-style, you will find a restaurant that fits your tastes. If you’re looking for something more ethnic, Mexican-influenced fare is in abundance. You can find authentic Mexican dishes like empanadas and tacos or more Americanized fare like burritos and enchiladas. If these don’t strike your fancy, Phoenix’s restaurant diversity offers plentiful American, seafood, French, sushi, Thai, and Italian restaurants. If you see fry bread on the menu, give it a try! Fry bread is a deep-fried, chewy dough sometimes eaten sweet with sugar and honey, or it may be the base for Mexican-style toppings and authentic chili sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Phoenix include Latha Restaurant, The Arrogant Butcher and Wren & Wolf
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Phoenix are Latha Restaurant, Cibo and Alexi's Grill
Bottomless brunch in Downtown Phoenix is available at Ocotillo, Latha Restaurant and Wren & Wolf
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Phoenix is Wren & Wolf
Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix with a great view include Wren & Wolf, The Arrogant Butcher and Palma - Phoenix
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