50 Best Bars in Phoenix

“Picked this place as a last minute whim due to my daughter's procrastination! I have to say that procrastination paid off! We had a party of 6 for her 17th birthday celebration and everything was nothing short of amazing! The portion sizes were absolutely incredible for the price! I have a friend who goes to this restaurant every so often in a Friday evening and decide to pick this since the two of them keep going back! So happy that I did! The service was great the ambiance was perfect despite the fact that there was an older couple sitting across from us whose facial expressions spoke very loudly! They didn't like our presence but oh well it was my baby's birthday as well as the party to the right of us! We equally sang happy birthday to the birthday people! Here it is day 2 as I write this review I'm eating my leftovers and it's just was good today as it was on Friday! Superb!! Thank you for making this birthday a great one!“

“Very intimate and definitely one of the better Michelin restaurants I've been to. I will be back and definitely recommend the chefs wine pairing. 10/10 experience staff was very knowledgeable and respectful. Selected the premium add-ons with zero regrets.“

“This has become our go to place for lunch for me and my work besties! The tacos are so flavorful and they use homemade tortillas. You can see them making the tortillas in the window when you are ordering. Try the Flamingo! It's my favorite but the fish tacos are out of this world too. They have frijoles a la charra (whole beans) and salads too. Be sure to try their agua Frescas Every one of them are refreshing. They do have a happy hour 3-6 daily and ALL DAY on Tuesdays!“

“We had an amazing time at Steak 44. The food is outstanding, and the steaks are well prepared. The cocktails are delicious, making it hard to only have one. If this isn't enough, the service is impeccable, taking your dining experience to another level. We will definitely be back for another memorable dinner.“

“Las Gloria's has delicious Sonoran Mexican cuisine. The tasty shrimp cocktail with lime and avocado is always delicious! Love the cheese crisp with green chili strips. They have a delicious pepita ceasar dressing over grilled chicken romaine salad. The chicken tortilla soup. These are our family favorites.“

“We came here as a party of 7 and sat in the bar area. Our waiter, Miles, was exceptional. Not only did he provide great service but he was very friendly and personable, which seems to be rare these days. The food was outstanding and portions were good sized. We will definitely return.“

“Don’t let the 50’s motel vibe scare you off. This place is delicious. Get anything they recommend, especially the moles. Don’t forget about the cocktails.Vegetarian options: Server was able to highlight vegetarian dishes.Wheelchair accessibility: Should not be a problem, both bathroom and restaurant are ADA compliant.“

“Although it was a little pricey, this was actually really good in flavor. The cheese corn was more similar to Korean style as opposed to being mike a cheese chowder like some. The Kimchu fried rice with spam was not overpowered by the flavor of the kimchi. I was impressed with the pork taco but my favorite was actually the Bulgogi taco, which I was surprised by.Having lived in Korea, this is more comparable to food I tasted there and I could only hope they'd add a kimchi jjigae, some more fried chicken options, or sweet snack options like the pochas I got used to.Service was great as was the atmosphere. High recommended!“

“Adela's home made bread was fresh & delicious. I ate the home made gnocchi bolognese & my husband had the lobster ravioli. Both dishes were amazing, fresh, and good size portions! You can tell everything was made to order. We will be coming back! And our server was great!“

“Cool place in Downtown.Manger was super helpful. Fast service and server were niceHad the shrimp empanadas and potato tacos.The shrimp was a hit, and the potatoes were good. They just needed more salt n pepper.Prices were amazing, especially for downtown.Will definitely be going back to try the chicken tinga.“

“Great spot for casual dining, awesome happy hour specials (Happy hours, runs most of the day)! Truly fantastic staff. Sam took great care of me at the bar and recommended items on the menu. She was very accommodating. Also had the pleasure of being greeted by Cynthia (Management). She made a point to stop and chat with me. Very friendly and gracious. The food was very good. I highly recommend this place.“

“Okay. Seriously the most pleasant staff I've encountered in a bar setting. This beautiful cocktail lounge is such a hidden gem. Drinks were wonderful and affordable; which is crazy nowadays! From the first time I walked into this place, I felt like I was home. Live music is some guy that won American Idol or something, and holy shit. I sat there and drank for three hours because of him. I will recommend this place to anyone. Also, what a clean bathroom. BRAVO!“

“It really surprised me, great atmosphere nice people, great service and the food... GREAT!!!We had the "Seared Scallops" , Bad & Buri, Ryujin , Mushrooms Miso Soup and a couple of drinks.Next time in Phoenix I am coming back for sure.“

“Fantastic venue! It used to be a house, so it's very cozy, with lots of nooks for people to mingle in. It's the right comfortable, relaxed atmosphere to reconnect with old friends and make deep bonds with new ones.The cocktails and mocktails are phenomenal! Everyone's talking about the Queen Bee, but there's a cinnamon berry one with a shockingly complex flavour that I loved.We hosted a private mixer at Garden Bar and Kim & her team were terrific. Great to work with, rock solid, made the event a total delight. My guests kept coming up saying how lovely the place was and how delicious the drinks were. One guest was hesitant to try a different drink because of how enamoured he was with the first.A true hidden gem, and a fantastic host for our event. Highly recommend.“

“I went to the Yard House and the food was really good and I got a nice portion of food for the price. I really like how they had a Gluten Free menu which is a nice touch. I’ll definitely be coming back here more often.Dietary restrictions: The have a Gluten Free menu with a nice section of choices.“

“Bacon deviled eggs are a must try! This restaurant has been on our list for some time, and we’re ecstatic we finally made the visit.I wish I remembered the name of our server, because she was outstanding. We tried two of their specialty mocktails, a hibiscus cooler (loved) and the lavender sparkling lemonade (which we ordered with slightly less lavender syrup at the servers recommendation, and it was the perfect flavor profile of sweet and tart).In addition to the mouth-watering deviled eggs, we tried the Parmesan garlic buffalo wings, which were ah-mazing. Everything on the menu has a unique twist, so the wings were served with a cucumber dip and jicama sticks rather than your traditional ranch and carrots/celery, and I have to say, i don’t ever want to go back to the standard ?Main course we split the short ribs, which were good. My boyfriend loved them, for some reason they weren’t my favorite (I personally have some short rib spots that are to die for), but the dessert made up for any slight disappointment on the entree.We doubled up on dessert order because we couldn’t pick just one, and went with their house-made apple pie, which comes a la mode, and their crème brûlée cheesecake.Can’t wait to visit again and try more of their diverse and unique menu, including the chocolate bacon! ?“

“What’s not to like here? Everything is fresh and delicious. I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly. The appetizers were yummy and just enough for our group. Calamari was a huge hit! Highly recommend. The team was attentive & friendly. We ❤️ everything about Alexi’s Grill.“

“Contact-less pickup set up easily with a call (we had Covid) - order online easy. They brought out order and put in trunk. Food was good - pizza and wings, regular and boneless. Did not know “Butter” crust was a pan pizza, only issue…needs online description.“

“Bartender Jessica was awesome! Friendly, fast, and knowledgeable service. Tried the #1 and absolutely loved the citrus flavor of the beer, had another during the comedy show. Do Better comedy was a good time and was happy we wound up there. Very nice inside and super clean and spacious bathrooms. Very, very accessible space !“

“Omg what can I say this food is out of this world, came for the weekend for my son’s tournament and ate at Puerto Rican in Latin bar and Grill 3 times we were here, the best host, the best food takes be back to Puerto Rico all over again… the taste of the food is so authentic. Much Love to cook great jobsAnd pricing is not bad at all…. Food comes out quickly.. I am so pleased and happy ? highly recommend this beautiful place“

“This is my favorite spot for craft beer straight from the tap. They also have a little convenience store on the other side of the bar that has other beers and wines that are not available on tap. Excellent customer service and atmosphere. Highly recommended to all beer and wine drinkers.“

“We have been here several times for breakfast and decided to go for dinner. For such a Great place they were not busy at all. The indoor restaurant is still closed for renovations but was still a very nice dinner outside with the overcast sky, the light breeze and the misting system! I fully enjoyed the meal and atmosphere!“

“had someone cut in front of me and a buddy right before the cash register on a night so busy they refused to serve people sitting at the bar, as soon as I told the person there was a line they told me I was locked out. tiki lounge or Grand ave brewing was far better“

“Nick was amazing!!! I’ve been to this bar a few times and have enjoyed it each time. This most recent visit absolutely blew away my expectations. Nick was truly putting on a masterclass in bartending. He took so much pride in his work, and was so personable. He recommended the perfect drinks and made them better than I could have imagined. Go to this bar!! Ask for Nick!!! You will be glad that you did.“

“Coolest vibe ever! We arrived during trivia night hosted by one of the owners, also named Jordan. He came by and greeted us, which I thought was a very sweet and personable gesture. The bartender was pleasant and very helpful. My wife ordered the moscato, and I ordered the guava cider. My mind was blown with how tasty, perfectly balanced and refreshing both of the drinks were. They were also very reasonably priced. The aesthetic inside is very retro. There were old school VHS tapes, pogs under the bar top, and cool art everywhere. What a wonderful community! They do karaoke, art night with Bob Ross and more. Will definitely return soon, since we found our new home! ❤️Dietary restrictions: Have ciders and many drinks for every dietary need.“

“The food this night was BUSSIN Pastrami on Rye Tuna sandwiches with French fries and the drinks oowee. Shout out to Philly over there and thanks to the Bartender who mixed our drinks. Definitely a satisfying night on a Sunday! Keep it up will return soon! ?“

“We decided last minute to check out Belly. I was intrigued by the menu and it certainly didn’t disappoint. It was very busy but our hostess was very kind to accommodate us without a reservation. Once inside, I really liked the vibe, friendly staff, stylish eclectic feel. We started with some cocktails and crispy spring rolls. Fantastic! CJ was bartending and certainly had his mixology down. The Burnt Offering was amazing! Spring rolls were fresh, crispy and very authentic. For dinner we had the Shaking Beef and pork Belly and Egg Clay pot. Both were delicious but I was most impressed by the pork belly! Alexandra was very knowledgeable about the restaurant and filled us in on its history and some new concept restaurants that management had coming up in Gilbert and Downtown. Phoenix. Hands down my new fav restaurant. I’m looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu as well as the new locations“

“We received outstanding service and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting.Given the price point of the menu I feel the food could be a bit more unique.Also, the dishes would benefit from being more balanced in seasoning - there was a tendency of every item on the plate having heavy, homogeneous flavor, so taste buds tire quickly.“

“As always, great food & service. The service is that of an upscale, fine dining restaurant. I always get the prime rib, which is amazing. I do always taste my husband's entrees, and all have been great. The three pepper mac n' cheese is perfect, not too spicy (really not spicy at all, imo) but flavorful. The vegetable gnocchi as an accompaniment was perfect, the gnocchi was crisp (I'm assuming it was pan fried) and not chewy. My hubby usually gets peppercorn steak or salmon, and both taste great as well. The bread has changed in the 10+ years I've been going, which does kind of suck but not enough to stop me from going!“

“What a great meal. The service was very welcoming with Karely taking care of me and my party. We got to meet the owner Jose! Very nice. I couldn’t eat all of my meal but I went home and finished it in front of the t.v. Thanks El Chullo and welcome to MELROSE!“

“Lesbian bar. Dancing area and patio. They have a NA beer, and of course sodas. Wish there was an actual mocktail menu but you could ask the bartender to mix something up. Came during the day. Love that they opened at 2pm since we are old ladies that don't stay up late anymore ?Street parking is kind of limited so be prepared to walk a couple blocks. Not bad. Will be back.“

“Though we initially felt the menu is limited, every dish we ordered was exceptional. My daughter ordered the raviolis with marinara, and it may have been the best marinara I've ever had. The ingredients are fresh, and left us wanting more.“

“Where else can you get a (nearly) free made to order omelette on the weekends? I've hosted a few bingo events here and most of the regular patrons are extremely sweet and welcoming. The bartender Heather on Friday nights is the sweetest and she is NOT shy about pouring! Lol. They also have an open bar from 7-8pm on Friday nights! Need I say more?“

“Jewelz was fantastic. The food was hot, fresh and delicious. We had al pastor tacos and a version of mini quesadillas on corn tortillas. Fresh lettuce tomato and avocado on the side with pickled red onions. Service was very good, beer mugs always full and server/bartender was polite and attentive. Would definitely go back.“

“This is our go to place for Christian holidays that we don't celebrate. Always open (except I believe new years day and Civil Rights Day), low key, quirky but attentive bartenders. Sangria is yum, nice outdoor space, can play trivial pursuit while relaxing.“

“Cool place to go and try some beers out. They have beer, wine, mead and seltzers. During our visit they did not have live music but instead they had trivia going on.One thing I wish they had was flights of beers. They only have flights of tubed Mead.It’s a cool place and you should check it out.“

“We have had so many positive experiences here. Moved to Phoenix about a year ago and this has been somewhere we keep coming back to. We love the chips and array of salsas. The chips are warm, perfectly crispy and salty. Cocktails are all wonderful and we are still working our way through the menu. Food is on more expensive side but for us it's worth it. The staff is super friendly and helpful when ordering, figuring out to go situation, or doing margarita math with us to see how many drinks each margarita to go order contains. Last but not least the space is very cool. The stained glass and pieces from the buildings previous life add a memorable touch. When we have guests in town, it's the space they usually remember the most. Definitely worth a try!“

“Desmond Spirits and Oven in Phoenix, Arizona, is a culinary haven that never fails to impress, and their corned beef plate is just one of the many reasons to visit this delightful establishment. However, it's not just about the corned beef; their shepherd's pie is another standout dish that deserves recognition.The shepherd's pie at Desmond Spirits and Oven is a hearty and comforting classic that is executed to perfection. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, with tender chunks of savory meat, flavorful vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes coming together in a delicious medley of taste and texture. Whether you're a fan of traditional Irish cuisine or simply appreciate a well-crafted comfort food dish, the shepherd's pie at Desmond Spirits and Oven is sure to leave you feeling satisfied and content.But the excellence of Desmond Spirits and Oven extends far beyond their culinary offerings. The atmosphere is inviting and cozy, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends or family. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who are always on hand to ensure that your dining experience is nothing short of exceptional.In conclusion, Desmond Spirits and Oven is a culinary gem in the heart of Phoenix, and their shepherd's pie is just one of the many reasons to pay them a visit. Whether you're craving classic comfort food or innovative culinary creations, you're sure to find something to delight your taste buds at this charming restaurant.“

“My husband and I came here on a Sunday close to 1:00pm. Although Yelp says that they opened at 1:00pm, a bartender stated that on Sundays they open around 2pm due to the low traffic on this day and at this time. We were waiting in front of the doors to find another place to go and the bartender went ahead and let us in at 1pm! The ambiance is always nice to me. The lighting in here just gives me good vibes. I haven't had the food from here but I plan on it when I come back!“

“One of my favorite spots, they always have great sours and other beers to enjoy, I love that its so open and refreshing to enjoy a drink here. There is typically a food truck here that serves great food. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful as well. I highly recommend“

“Full Vietnamese restaurant/bar. A packed parking lot at 8pm on a Saturday tells you this place is good. Employees are very attentive - not common, but appreciated. Pho was good. I liked how they cut the meatballs - thin long slices vs the standard quarter chunk that's hard to eat. I'd say they're a solid choice for the West Valley. I would agree with the Nats and cleanliness posts - but I'm kind of use to it in these restaurants so I don't mind as much. Definitely authentic“

“Really enjoyed my first trip to Crown Public House before a Dbacks game. Our waiter was phenomenal, (Sam, I think? He had checkered Vans on and didn’t steer us wrong once with his recommendations) my boyfriend had the Spicy Chicken Pizza and I had the Southwest Salad. Both were fantastic. Tiny Esses beer was delightfully weird and tasty.“

“They have a great selection of new books here! There are some great used books sold as well! The cafe and bar have good selections if you like coffee or got chocolate, and the pastries are delicious! There is plenty of seating. Definitely a place to buy/bring a book and read for hours!“

“Great spot. Our first visit. Place was super clean and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Plenty of beer choices on tap, as well as, some wine. They also have food but we did not partake this time. Comfy place with plenty of tv's, lounge chairs, a couch, and outdoor seating as well. We will definitely be back.“

“This place was AWESOME!!! This was the first time I tasted Jamaican good, and when I say it was amazing, it would be an understatement. The atmosphere was great, our waitress was wonderful and the music was live!!! Will definitely be going back!!!“

“I’ve been going in here for probably 40 years. It’s one of THE BEST Burgers Anywhere. When I want just an Old Fashioned Burger. This is the place to go! I usually get their “Great Big One”. Great service and Very Welcoming atmosphere. I have a Service Dog and they even make Him feel Very Welcome.“

“I went with my boyfriend to play pool and have a drink. I really liked the bar and the jukebox. The ambiance was nice and I liked the interior with the tiki decor. It was dim and I love dim bars when it's hot and sunny outside. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars versus 5 was because of a bad smell near the bathroom area like a sewer smell. But I would still definitely go there again.“

“Best cocktails we’ve found in this neighborhood! Highly recommend the hummingbird (tart, complex old fashioned) or the saguaro sour (whiskey sour with a cinnamon twist). Also loved the beer selection, especially the very interesting rosemary IPA from Greenwood.“

“I visited Last Exit Live with my significant other to see Don't Panic (Az local band) perform. This bar/venue is a small but cozy place, minimal seating in the back, standing bar only, at least during the show we saw. The waitress was Alice, and she was quite nice and chatted with us a bit. Lighting and sound for the performance was fantastic, and Don't Panic put on a wonderful show, as always.“

“Little hole in the wall lounge with great service and prices. The bar and the bathrooms were extremely clean and I can totally appreciate the "nice vibes only" policy. They even offer a cute little menu with really affordable snacks and apps. Will definitely be dropping off my husband here at my next visit to HomeGoods.“