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Rating
 
Italian/
Continental
12/20
 
3550 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-279-0982
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 A favorite with locals, Alexi’s offers good Italian-Continental food in a pretty setting. Read GAYOT's Alexi's Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
MexicanQuick Bite
 
3955 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
602-306-4495
  
 Armando’s serves Mexican fast food 24/7. Read GAYOT's Armando's Mexican Food Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Continental
13/20
 
2728 E. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-956-0900
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 This longtime Valley restaurant offers good Northern Italian-Continental food and great service. Read GAYOT's Avanti Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Bistro/
Breakfast
13/20
 
The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-468-0700
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 Tucked away in The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, this elegant but utterly charming sleeper looks and feels like a French bistro, with great bistro food to match. Read GAYOT's Bistro 24 Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian/
Pizza/
Wine Bar
Quick Bite
 
7000 E. Mayo Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-513-7466
  
 Artisan wood-oven pizzas, garden fresh salads, homemade desserts and breads inspired by authentic European recipes. Read GAYOT's Cafepino Restaurant Review

 
 
Eclectic/
Mediterranean
11/20
 
5063 E. Elliot Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85017
480-893-3331
  
 This hangout for hipsters has a romantic patio and moderately priced food, making it a great first date restaurant. Read GAYOT's Caffe Boa Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse/
Seafood
13/20
 
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-952-8900
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 This corporate steakhouse is a good place to make deals or see and be seen. Read GAYOT's The Capital Grille Restaurant Review

 
 
American13/20
 
5040 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-957-2555
  
 This modern version of a comfortable Arizona roadhouse features good old American basics with a sophisticated spin. Read GAYOT's Chelsea's Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Wine Bar/
Cheese/
Contemporary
12/20
 
Artisan Lofts
1326 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-307-0022
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 This hip, urban-looking restaurant---devoted to cheese and wine---makes a great pit stop before or after an event downtown. Read GAYOT's Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Experience Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary
15/20
 
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2344
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 Contemporary French food three ways: in an upscale but casual bistro, in a wine bar and in a high-end restaurant. Read GAYOT's Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge Review

 
 
Pizza/
Italian
13/20
 
603 N. Fifth Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
602-441-2697
  
 This ultra-cozy pizzeria serves up great wood-fired pizzas, antipasto, dessert crêpes, locally brewed beers and good Italian wines. Read GAYOT's Cibo Urban Pizzeria Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
French/
Contemporary
13/20
 
4626 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-212-1082
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 Bring your own wine and have a romantic dinner at this cozy BYO, where the imaginative food straddles the fence between French and Contemporary American. Read GAYOT's Coup des Tartes Restaurant Review

 
 
Burgers/
Sandwiches
13/20
 
Biltmore Plaza
3146 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2288
  
 Everybody loves this this cramped contemporary spot where burgers and beer seem both haute and hot. Read GAYOT's Delux Restaurant Review

 
 
Deli/
Bakery/
Breakfast
Quick Bite
 
1651 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-274-5429
  
 On a beautiful day, there’s no better place to have lunch than the patio of the "Duck." Read GAYOT's Duck & Decanter Restaurant Review

 
 
Bakery/
Café
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4803 E. Ray Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
480-705-5001
  
 A morning pit-stop for bagels and coffee, Einstein also serves lunchtime sandwiches---on bagels, of course. Read GAYOT's Einstein Bros Bagels Restaurant Review

 
 
Bakery/
Café
Quick Bite
 
4401 E. Indian School Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-808-2022
  
 A morning pit-stop for bagels and coffee, Einstein also serves lunchtime sandwiches---on bagels, of course. Read GAYOT's Einstein Bros Bagels Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
8338 N. Seventh St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-943-9753
  
 El Bravo is one of the city’s best restaurants for good homemade Mexican food. Read GAYOT's El Bravo Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Breakfast
Quick Bite
 
The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
602-276-6360
  
 Farm Kitchen offers healthy salads, soups and sandwiches to be eaten at picnic tables under wonderful old pecan trees. Read GAYOT's Farm Kitchen Restaurant Review

 
 
Mediterranean/
Wine Bar
11/20
 
3815 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-287-8700
  
 Chic urban hot-spot with decent to good Mediterranean tastes. Read GAYOT's Fez Restaurant Review

 
 
Diner11/20
 
5220 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-264-5220
  
 This blast from the past offers old-fashioned diner food in a kitschy, memorabilia-filled setting, complete with table jukes, cherry Cokes and a feel-good vibe. Read GAYOT's 5 & Diner Restaurant Review

 
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