Food + Fun
"Best New Restaurant 2019" -
'Best Seafood Restaurant' - Phoenix Magazine
Best Fish Taco - Phoenix New Times
Chula Seafood is a family owned + operated fishery that purveys high quality, fresh fish from the Pacific Coast. The boat, CHULA, specializes in harpoon-caught & deep-set buoy Swordfish in addition to species off the California Coast.
15 locals recommend
Chula Seafood Uptown
100 E Camelback Rd"Best New Restaurant 2019" -
'Best Seafood Restaurant' - Phoenix Magazine
Best Fish Taco - Phoenix New Times
Chula Seafood is a family owned + operated fishery that purveys high quality, fresh fish from the Pacific Coast. The boat, CHULA, specializes in harpoon-caught & deep-set buoy Swordfish in addition to species off the California Coast.
Thousands take over the streets of downtown Phoenix for the First Friday art walk each month to view gallery exhibits, peruse funky boutiques and outdoor vendors, enjoy indie bands and street performers, and check out nearby restaurants and bars.
They are college students, families, tourists, arts lovers, retired folks — almost anyone you can imagine — who come from all over the Valley and across the state.
129 locals recommend
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StThousands take over the streets of downtown Phoenix for the First Friday art walk each month to view gallery exhibits, peruse funky boutiques and outdoor vendors, enjoy indie bands and street performers, and check out nearby restaurants and bars.
They are college students, families, tourists, arts lovers, retired folks — almost anyone you can imagine — who come from all over the Valley and across the state.
Housed in the restored 1950's First Federal Bank building designed by Al Beadle, Federal Pizza is a midcentury-meets-modern restaurant specializing in wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and salads. Also don't miss their selection of wines, old school wine coolers and craft beer on tap and in bottles.
92 locals recommend
Federal Pizza
5210 N Central AveHoused in the restored 1950's First Federal Bank building designed by Al Beadle, Federal Pizza is a midcentury-meets-modern restaurant specializing in wood fired pizzas, sandwiches, pastas, and salads. Also don't miss their selection of wines, old school wine coolers and craft beer on tap and in bottles.
Lux Central
4402 N Central AveLocal hip and eclectic coffee bistro with wifi.
First Friday Roosevelt Row
333 E Roosevelt StCheck out local art, food and entertainment.
Upscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
84 locals recommend
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback RdUpscale chain eatery serving burgers, steaks & other American fare in stylish, spacious surrounds.
Definitely a local fav... LA GRANDE ORANGE GROCERY & PIZZERIA IS A CURATED GENERAL STORE, WINE SHOP, PIZZERIA, AND BREAKFAST COMMUNITY SPOT. ITS BIG CITY BOHEMIAN VIBE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR GRAB-AND-GO BREAKFAST, COFFEE, LUNCH AND DINNER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StDefinitely a local fav... LA GRANDE ORANGE GROCERY & PIZZERIA IS A CURATED GENERAL STORE, WINE SHOP, PIZZERIA, AND BREAKFAST COMMUNITY SPOT. ITS BIG CITY BOHEMIAN VIBE IS PERFECT FOR YOUR GRAB-AND-GO BREAKFAST, COFFEE, LUNCH AND DINNER WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
The Churchill is a locally focused community gathering space and home to ten small businesses: four restaurants, two bars, one wine shop, and three retail shops. Such a fun atmosphere!
70 locals recommend
The Churchill
901 N 1st StThe Churchill is a locally focused community gathering space and home to ten small businesses: four restaurants, two bars, one wine shop, and three retail shops. Such a fun atmosphere!
Steak 44 is a collection of intimate spaces with many dining rooms offering a variety of options tailored to our guests' specific desires.
Upon your arrival at our steakhouse in the heart of Phoenix, you will be welcomed by an attentive service staff who will see that you have an unforgettable evening. You'll walk through the 3,000-bottle wine vault as you enter the fine dining area and be seated in one of many unique nooks on the dining room floor."
164 locals recommend
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StSteak 44 is a collection of intimate spaces with many dining rooms offering a variety of options tailored to our guests' specific desires.
Upon your arrival at our steakhouse in the heart of Phoenix, you will be welcomed by an attentive service staff who will see that you have an unforgettable evening. You'll walk through the 3,000-bottle wine vault as you enter the fine dining area and be seated in one of many unique nooks on the dining room floor."
Bustling, industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal.
190 locals recommend
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StBustling, industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal.
Playful dining spot offering classic & reimagined tacos, burritos & poke, plus an airy patio bar.
142 locals recommend
Diego Pops
4338 N Scottsdale RdPlayful dining spot offering classic & reimagined tacos, burritos & poke, plus an airy patio bar.
The Canal Club is one of our favorite spots in all of Scottsdale! The Scott hotel is gorgeous, not to mention the food and cocktails are wonderful.
48 locals recommend
The Canal Club
4925 N Scottsdale RdThe Canal Club is one of our favorite spots in all of Scottsdale! The Scott hotel is gorgeous, not to mention the food and cocktails are wonderful.
This cute little restaurant has an excellent menu selection full of healthy options. It's full of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly foods and drinks.
218 locals recommend
Original ChopShop
7158 E 5th AveThis cute little restaurant has an excellent menu selection full of healthy options. It's full of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friendly foods and drinks.
One of the best meal experiences I've ever had! Such an amazing restaurant! Definitely not your run-of-the-mill steakhouse - fun, sophisticated and sexy all at the same time.
131 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdOne of the best meal experiences I've ever had! Such an amazing restaurant! Definitely not your run-of-the-mill steakhouse - fun, sophisticated and sexy all at the same time.
Downtown Phoenix's outdoor entertainment hub, the Pemberton, has become one of the most popular hangout spots on Roosevelt Row.
"A collective of experiences mindfully curated to ignite the desire to explore all of your senses. Prepare for unique culinary/bar experiences, wellness and fitness programming, & arts/entertainment."
38 locals recommend
Pemberton PHX
1121 North 2nd StreetDowntown Phoenix's outdoor entertainment hub, the Pemberton, has become one of the most popular hangout spots on Roosevelt Row.
"A collective of experiences mindfully curated to ignite the desire to explore all of your senses. Prepare for unique culinary/bar experiences, wellness and fitness programming, & arts/entertainment."
Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th Stuptown cafe + outdoor area + market, uptown
Ollie Vaughn's
1526 E McDowell Rdnear downtown + brunch + coffee shop
PROVISION
huge ceilings + great food + outlets for laptops + loads of plants and light, midtown
Arizona Wilderness DTPHX
201 E Roosevelt Stdowntown brewery
Culinary Dropout
uptown eclectic bar bites with yard games, midtown
The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback Rdgourmet pizza, near biltmore
on netflix’s chef’s table: pizza, wood-fired, this one is near biltmore and easier to get into. another downtown
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams Ston netflix’s chef’s table: pizza, wood-fired, this one is near biltmore and easier to get into. another downtown
Taco Chelo
501 E Roosevelt Stdowntown taco joint
dinner + cocktails + southwest vibe + fireplaces in paradise valley
20 locals recommend
LON’s at The Hermosa Inn
5532 N Palo Cristi Rddinner + cocktails + southwest vibe + fireplaces in paradise valley
The Henry
4455 E Camelback Rd“upscale-casual” eatery in arcadia
hipster southwest “fine” dining + connected to vintage furniture shop in midtown
24 locals recommend
Valentine
4130 N 7th Avehipster southwest “fine” dining + connected to vintage furniture shop in midtown
The Oink Cafe
7131 E Broadway Blvdbacon bacon bacon + other breakfast + coffee
Press Coffee - The Roastery
10443 N 32nd Stcoffeehouse + great for working
32 SHEA
10626 N 32nd Stcafe + bistro with cute outside seating
Scramble, a breakfast & lunch joint - North Phoenix
9832 N 7th Ststandard breakfast
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek Rdcave creek saloon with rodeo
neighborhood joint + yard games, large patio in paradise valley
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum Blvdneighborhood joint + yard games, large patio in paradise valley
Reign of Thai
12032 N Cave Creek Rdfamily run thai takeout
Aftermath Restaurant
craft food + drinks + seriously best burger in uptown
The Vig Uptown
6015 N 16th Stcocktails + wood fired things in uptown
TIMO WINE BAR
8801 N Central Avewood fired pizzas + fire pits in sunnyslope
Shopping
My go to! Effortless everyday style with an urban boho vibe. Located in the heart of North Central Phoenix in historic Uptown Plaza.
Muse Apparel
100 E Camelback RdMy go to! Effortless everyday style with an urban boho vibe. Located in the heart of North Central Phoenix in historic Uptown Plaza.
Sweet Salvage is a 4-day shopping event.
They are an occasional sales marketplace. Open on the 3rd Thursday through Sunday each month. I've been known to be there all 4 days of every month.
13 locals recommend
Sweet Salvage
4648 7th AveSweet Salvage is a 4-day shopping event.
They are an occasional sales marketplace. Open on the 3rd Thursday through Sunday each month. I've been known to be there all 4 days of every month.
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdHigh end fashion and dining
Upscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
761 locals recommend
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdUpscale, contemporary shopping complex with 200+ brand-name stores, restaurants & a movie theater.
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdPhoenix General
214 E Roosevelt StSightseeing
Called the "most beautiful place on earth"
Natural beauty and energy. You must experience everything Sedona offers firsthand. From hiking and fine dining to art galleries and personal enrichment, Sedona has so much to fill each gorgeous day of your stay.
882 locals recommend
Sedona
Called the "most beautiful place on earth"
Natural beauty and energy. You must experience everything Sedona offers firsthand. From hiking and fine dining to art galleries and personal enrichment, Sedona has so much to fill each gorgeous day of your stay.
If you're looking for cooler weather in the summer months or a place to ski and sled in the winter, Pinetop is a fav.
The White Mountain region offers a change of colors to rival any in the nation, with the added pleasure of relative solitude. Wildlife is abundant; trails are uncrowded; hunters and fishermen enjoy spectacular sport; and hiking and sightseeing are at their best. Come to Pinetop-Lakeside and let us WOW you!
37 locals recommend
Pinetop-Lakeside
If you're looking for cooler weather in the summer months or a place to ski and sled in the winter, Pinetop is a fav.
The White Mountain region offers a change of colors to rival any in the nation, with the added pleasure of relative solitude. Wildlife is abundant; trails are uncrowded; hunters and fishermen enjoy spectacular sport; and hiking and sightseeing are at their best. Come to Pinetop-Lakeside and let us WOW you!
Surrounded by natural attractions, monuments and the worlds largest ponderosa pine forest, it is a prime location for outdoor sports and adventures, from hiking and camping to skiing. Flagstaff is also home to the Northern Arizona University making it a bit a of student hub.
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Surrounded by natural attractions, monuments and the worlds largest ponderosa pine forest, it is a prime location for outdoor sports and adventures, from hiking and camping to skiing. Flagstaff is also home to the Northern Arizona University making it a bit a of student hub.
Grand Canyon
Parks
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveEncanto Park
Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver StEntertainment
The Phoenix Theatre Company
1825 N Central AveHeard Museum
2301 N Central AvePhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveHerberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StNature
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveEcho Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveSalt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayAdventures
Desert Monsters Tours
ATV adventure
rent boats + marina + inflated obstacle coarse in peoria, az
47 locals recommend
Lake Pleasant Regional Park
41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rdrent boats + marina + inflated obstacle coarse in peoria, az
Rainbow Ryders, Inc. Hot Air Balloon Company
7934 E Covey Lnhot air balloon rides
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
13020 N Bush Hwymarina + fishing + rentals
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush Highwayfloat the salt river on a rented tube in the summer months
1030
paddle boarding + bike/walking paths