Amanda’s Guidebook - Central Phoenix Edition
My Favorite Restaurant
I love the ambiance and the Thai Steak Salad is to die for! It is a little pricey, but service and food quality make it worth it!
Dress Code: No tank tops, hats or sports wear for men. Ladies, you can get away with most anything, but definitely be mindful of the fact that if they have a dress code, it's a nice place.
84 locals recommend
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback RdI love the ambiance and the Thai Steak Salad is to die for! It is a little pricey, but service and food quality make it worth it!
Dress Code: No tank tops, hats or sports wear for men. Ladies, you can get away with most anything, but definitely be mindful of the fact that if they have a dress code, it's a nice place.
Restaurant Progress
702 W Montecito AveFoodie spot!
Part of the Fox Restaurant Group. I love the Jambalaya! Reservations recommended.
66 locals recommend
The Arrogant Butcher
2 E Jefferson StPart of the Fox Restaurant Group. I love the Jambalaya! Reservations recommended.
Fun place to spend some time! Be sure to order the pretzel rolls!
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdFun place to spend some time! Be sure to order the pretzel rolls!
It's about 18 miles away, but if you want to explore the Scottsdale Quarter area, this is one of my favorite spots. Caribbean fare.
40 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
15205 N Kierland BlvdIt's about 18 miles away, but if you want to explore the Scottsdale Quarter area, this is one of my favorite spots. Caribbean fare.
Close by!
Mi Patio is less than a 5 block walk from Catalina Cove. Good Mexican food, and homemade salsa!
26 locals recommend
Mi Patio Mexican Restaurant
3347 N 7th AveMi Patio is less than a 5 block walk from Catalina Cove. Good Mexican food, and homemade salsa!
Kettle Black is not too far from Catalina Cove, located Downtown Phoenix. It's a fun bar with good food. We recommend stopping here before a baseball game! Ask for Gil and tell him Ted and Amanda sent you!
18 locals recommend
The Kettle Black Kitchen & Pub
1 N 1st StKettle Black is not too far from Catalina Cove, located Downtown Phoenix. It's a fun bar with good food. We recommend stopping here before a baseball game! Ask for Gil and tell him Ted and Amanda sent you!
CIBO
603 N 5th AveDurant's
2611 N Central AveOld school, classic steakhouse!
You can't go wrong! Brunch, lunch, dinner! Definitely make reservations.
95 locals recommend
Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StYou can't go wrong! Brunch, lunch, dinner! Definitely make reservations.
Tasty ramen! Clever Koi might be a better choice. Check out both menus.
20 locals recommend
SoSoBa Phoenix
214 W Roosevelt StTasty ramen! Clever Koi might be a better choice. Check out both menus.
Good Southern Food, with a bit of a New Orleans flare. Abita by the bottle and good happy hour.
28 locals recommend
Southern Rail Restaurant
300 W Camelback RdGood Southern Food, with a bit of a New Orleans flare. Abita by the bottle and good happy hour.
The Vig Fillmore
606 N 4th AveA must! Order at the counter, small place. Consider taking food to-go.
40 locals recommend
Tacos Chiwas
1028 East Indian School RoadA must! Order at the counter, small place. Consider taking food to-go.
Brewery
Looking for a great local brewery? Wren House is the place! It's small and quaint but the beers are fantastic. Ask for Kyle and tell him Amanda and Ted sent you.
48 locals recommend
Wren House Brewing Company
2125 N 24th StLooking for a great local brewery? Wren House is the place! It's small and quaint but the beers are fantastic. Ask for Kyle and tell him Amanda and Ted sent you.
Angels Trumpet Ale House
810 N 2nd StBrunch/Breakfast
First Watch
61 W Thomas RdBevvy Uptown
5600 N 7th StYounger crowd, fishbowl cocktails and decent food
Great spot for brunch, inexpensive and great beers on taps!
233 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdGreat spot for brunch, inexpensive and great beers on taps!
Sports Bar
Zipps Sports Grill
7551 E Camelback RdAmazing wings! Be sure to get a Zipperita.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdCoffee Shop
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveCoffee shop with booze, brunch, and people watching! Hipster crowd.
Bar
FEZ
105 W Portland StBitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StA+ Mixology
Swizzle Inn
5835 N 16th StOld fashion juke box, pool tables and year round Christmas lights!
UnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdA cocktail experience like no other! You will need a reservation.