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Find your next table in Phoenix and the surrounding Valley, from neighborhood brunch spots to dinner and drinks.
23 restaurants · Updated November 202623 places to explore
Latin American
- Phoenix
Overview
Latin-inspired dinner and seasonal cocktails.
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3433 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
Brunch
- Phoenix
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Southwestern brunch in the Melrose neighborhood.
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4130 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Thai
- Phoenix
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Regional Thai cooking in downtown Phoenix.
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218 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Southwestern
- Brunch
- Phoenix
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Brunch and a welcoming beer garden.
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3243 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
American & Mexican
- Brunch
- Phoenix
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Breakfast with a French influence.
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4700 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
American brunch
- Brunch
- Phoenix
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Hearty hashes and customizable Bloody Marys.
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4315 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
American
- Brunch
- Phoenix
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Downtown brunch and elegant dinners.
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2 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
American breakfast
- Brunch
- Phoenix
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Biscuits, gravy and breakfast classics.
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2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Pan-Asian
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Dumplings, steamed buns and cocktails.
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4236 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
Mediterranean
- Lunch & dinner
- Mesa
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Casual gyros and crisp falafel.
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1010 W Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ, 85210
Burritos & soft serve
- Lunch & dinner
- Gilbert
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Barbecue burritos meet prickly-pear treats.
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301 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85234
British
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Savory pasties with varied fillings.
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7 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85003
Native American
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Fry-bread tacos in Central Phoenix.
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4545 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85013
Chicago-style pizza
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Deep-dish comfort, Chicago style.
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100 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
Mexican
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Build-your-own tacos and enchiladas.
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3313 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
New York deli
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Pastrami, sliders and potato knishes.
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3212 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
Seasonal American
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Locally sourced, changing seasonal dishes.
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4700 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
Italian pizza
- Lunch & dinner
- Phoenix
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Wood-fired pizza and patio dining.
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623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Craft brewery
- Drinks
- Phoenix
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Small taproom in a converted bungalow.
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2125 N 24th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85008
Brewery & kitchen
- Drinks
- Gilbert
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Craft beers at the Barnone taproom in Gilbert.
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3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ, 85296
Brewery & pub food
- Drinks
- Phoenix
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Arizona beer flights and pub favorites.
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225 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Craft cidery
- Drinks
- Mesa
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Cider flights in downtown Mesa.
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31 S Robson, Mesa, AZ, 85210
Craft brewery
- Drinks
- Phoenix
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Downtown beers with garden seating.
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922 N 5th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
Sources & restaurant information
Recommendations and food photography from Appetites Abroad’s Phoenix Food Guide. Addresses checked November 2026; one selected branch is mapped for businesses with multiple locations. Mesa and Gilbert destinations are labeled on their cards.
12 West is shown at its Gilbert taproom; Huss is shown at its downtown Phoenix brewpub. Food photos illustrate the guide’s recommendations and may show another branch. Check venue links for current menus and hours.