50 Best American Restaurants in Phoenix

“Great food and service. Innovative beverages, excellent wine list. Definitely recommend.“

“Absolutely Delicious 😋 Can’t stop talking about it! We will definitely be back.“

“We just came in with a large group and sat at a firepit. We were told to leave after a few min due to a large group reservation in an hour. We talked to the manager who told us we could stay for an hour until the reservation showed. Our table was ready after about 30 min. We were stuck in the back of a private area where 2 people didn’t receive their food until half way through and one person waited for a condiment for the entire meal. Another person got her drink order filled at the very end of the dinner. Before we left they seated 2 other tables extremely close to us when many many other tables were available! During a pandemic! Horrible experience from a usually very enjoyable place. Poorly poorly managed!“

“First time customer here had an amazing experience, Jack was my server and he was so friendly and helpful with everything I needed throughout my dining experience highly recommend and definitely will be coming back. Thank you again Jack for making my night!“

“Great Lamb burger and service!!! I would highly recommend“

“The Bloody Mary bar and cocktails are worth it alone, but then you get the food and you can’t decide which one you will come back for more!“

“The cuisine is amazing. For a true fine culinary experience with a modern relaxed atmosphere it’s a must go. The staff are exceptional and very knowledgeable about all the cuisine, daily specials, wine, pairing, and spirits and special events. Chef Rusconi and his wife Nancy stand at the chefs pass inspecting and finishing every plate for perfection before it’s served to the customer. When time permits either Chef Rusconi or his wife Nancy will visit with the customers to answer questions or just small talk to get to know their customers. Very personal touch that is very rear to experience in today’s restaurant market. Chef Rusconi’s cuisine creations start by him hand selecting all the freshest and highest quality ingredients and processes them himself. Ensuring you will enjoy his exceptional creations and their complex flavors and aromas. Rusconi’s American Kitchen is an extraordinary experience that you owe to yourself to enjoy.“

“Great tasting beer and good food!“

“Local restaurant exceeded my expectations. Bacon wrapped shrimp and green Chile cornbread were awesome. A little pricy but worth it. You get what you pay for in this case. Service was top notch too.“

“There's a nice man named "Devin" who works there as a manager. He's very mature, and his hospitality is impressive. Always had a great time with him and the bartenders. Great food, entertainment, and the waitresses are very nice. This is the best place in Phoenix/Scottsdale. No fights, good people, the DJ and waitresses are very nice, and if you want to let loose and relax, this place is by far the best in Arizona. The music, staff, beautiful lights inside, make it a very reputable place to relax, and have a good time.“

“Honestly, this is mine and my families FAVORITE burger spot in PHX. There's this flavor of nostalgia that comes from taking a bite into this amazing burger! It helps that you decide on the toppings and sauce. But the flavor profile is nostalgic to my childhood. Classic, very well-made burger, followed by amazing seasoned fries. This location isn't anywhere near my home, but I'll take this spot of any chain burger. The spot is small and intimate. We usually eat there because we live far away, but many people walk in and out the door with their orders. Stop here! You won't be disappointed. *no pictures because we inhale it all and forget every time we go.“

“Been going here since my kids were lil 20 plus years great service and the nicest people“

“su delicioso cafe, y sus hot cakes“

“Janae is the best bartender at Twin Peaks. Always happy to see her working, never leave unhappy!“

“The adult beverages, food, and service all went above and beyond my expectations!!! You owe it to your to give this place a try!!! And, a special "THANK YOU" to our server Hilary!!! She was so knowledgeable about the menu items, and drink choices, and provided an AMAZING experience!!!“

“We loved this place! The food had so much flavor even if seems like a small menu. Service was knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Hostess was super nice , as well as busboy and waitress who was above and beyond with descriptions of food and genuinely made us leave happy. I think her name was Mindi and Mandy ??“

“Chicken cordon bleu with tater tots and a side of ranch.“

“Super friendly staff, fair pricing with great happy hour deals. Perfect downtown Phoenix location. Delicious burger. Definitely worth a stop. I know I’ll be back.“

“Very nice atmosphere for all occasions with friendly staff!“

“We enjoyed a large salad and BLT. Both were huge, we shared and had half a sandwich to bring home.“

“Fantastic food, service and presentation. Perfectly seasoned and FRESH! This is a little jewel hidden in a warehouse district. will definitely recommend and return.“

“We are new-ish to the Valley & like to support local places, so we look for new restaurants to visit each weekend. I found The Main Ingredient on FB yesterday & the menu caught my attention. We'll, SO glad we drive in to try it! Holy smokes did we gave a great lunch today! I had the brunch huevos & the hubs had the Cuban. Great portions (I couldn't finish my huevos) and both of us were saying we want to come back & try other items. The service was fine - I definitely felt like if you were from the neighborhood you were recognized & chatted up, but by no means was our server not perfectly fine... appropriately friendly & attentive, drinks & refills arrived promptly, she checked on us mid-meal, the bill came promptly. Zero complaints on service but hands in the air on that food! We'll definitely return to try out more of the menu!“

“my all time favorite restaurant“

“great service great food great environment😊“

“Great service and offerings!“

“This place is always welcoming, no matter when I come in they are always there to help even when it's busy they make their way to you. I've been going to this Dennys for years and the only one I will go to. The kitchen is always on point with the food they put out“

“Great food. Great drinks. Nice but not crazy expensive“

“If you’re looking for a nice meal that is celiacs friendly, this is the perfect place for that fancy meal! We enjoyed the gluten free green chili corn bread. It was on the spendy side, but it was well worth the dollars spent!“

“Great food friendly quick service“

“The food was good and atmosphere is amazing.“

“What a sparkling diamond! 💎 The owl theme with the vintage store atmosphere made me feel right at home. The swag lamps and chandeliers and delicious food make it a cozy cafe. It’s also child friendly with the decor and the owl selfie station. Highly recommend! It’s a definite must stop for the visitor to the area.“

“We had lunch today and LOVED everything.we started with the spinach artichoke dip 10/10. Then I had the white shrimp rigatoni and my bf had the farmers market bowl(all the food was amazing we had to share) . My drink of choice was the espresso a go go 10/10 and bf had all the beer recs our waiter gave (our waiter was amazing and knowledgeable forgot his name but he had curly hair). He also recommended the sticky Carmel cake (his personal favorite). YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!“

“Beautiful restaurant with gorgeous views and a beautiful romantic setting. The food was excellent, and the service was amazing.“

“Today I placed an online order and it was set to deliver, my mistake. I called the restaurant and let them know I will have a family member pick up order. They were super understanding and said the order was changed to pick up. As my family member arrived he saw the “delivery “ person grab our order from the pick up shelves and leave. Oh well. My family just let them since the order was on its way. Well, the guy never arrived at our home. I called the restaurant explaining my issue- and they immediately said they’d replace the order. No need to reorder, and it would be ready in 15 minutes. They were incredibly professional and exceptionally fast. I cannot recommend Flower Child enough for this. THANK YOU! The dinner was amazing and stress free- and I will be back many times over ❤️“

“This is a great dog friendly restaurant. They even have a dog menu. The patio is nice, with plenty of nearby parking. They have very unique flavors and dishes, so I recommend trying what you think sounds good. I've tried a few dishes, and they were all good. Enjoy!“

“Luz María Rueda, you are the employe of the month Muy buen servicio Muy atenta Muy amistosa 😊😊😊“

“The chicken fried with there amazing country gravy and lumpy mashed potatoes the way l love them..all there dinners are so good. Never had anything that was not excellent. The steaks are like eating butter. So tender unbelievable...“

“Ate breakfast, the atmosphere was lovely. The staff was welcoming and attentive. (Thank you Yvonne) The food tasted great and very inventive. Highly recommend everyone visit.“

“Love WF - yummy and great atmosphere!“

“I was there Monday night and have to admit are waiter alba gave us the most professional service next time I go im really looking forward to her helping us again“

“Place was very busy and they seemed short on staff to accommodate .. had to wait quite a bit for hostess to even come to the front to seat us. Server was very nice and did pretty good .. had to ask for items multiple items from staff. Food was very yummy and so were drinks. Very loud and hard to talk even at our small table for two.“

“We had a great experience here today. Service was top notch (John), food was excellent and reasonably priced.“

“The food was beyond incredible! The service was perfect, just the right amount of attention given. The drinks made by the bar were spot on. I would highly recommend this place!“

“Just had an awesome lunch here! Great Beer selection... Cubano was to die for! 😋 5 STARS!“

“On Saturday, March 1, 2025, we decided it was a gorgeous day to go eat at Keegans on Camelback and 32nd. We took our dog because they have a nice outdoor patio dog friendly. Our server was Katie who was immediately there to serve water and menus. She was professional, courteous, and personable. The menu has a terrific luncheon menu with appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. My wife has Pancho Chicken salad which was delicious and huge. I had the fried chicken sandwich with cole slaw. Yummy. Plenty of parking in a huge parking lot. Service was exceptional considering there were only four people on a small outdoor patio. Highly recommend this location.“

“Took my crime partner and our pup to OHSO paradise valley for Happy Hour/s!! Not only is OHSO the most dog friendly place in town they have a great craft beer selection. A lot of breweries are reluctant to serve anything but their own beer. Why? OHSO usually has about a 50/50 mix and it’s appreciated. Been into sour beers lately and have had a couple great “guest beers” there. They also mix up their own selections, not content to just sit on the same old same old. All the food has been good. We got the hummus and veggies for the first time and will get again when looking for something light. Crime Partner doesn’t care for beer but OHSO makes a great Mimosa, so bammmmm! And Pup gets her own bowl of water w/her name engraved (sharpy) free treats made from the spent grain and all the attention she can handle!!! BTW- I’ve never seen a dog fight here….a few hoomans, but never dogs! Check em out.“

“One of my newest (for me) favorite breakfast places. . .service is great, food -- delicious. The thick cut bacon is awesome!

Vegetarian options: Enough of a vegetarian selection. . .pancakes, French toast, customizable omelettes.“

“Great food and staff at this location“

“Loved the whole experience! Loved all the dishes we ordered with the four of us👍🏻“

“Great atmosphere, quick service, free valet parking.“