Barcelona Restaurants

15440 E Greenway Hayden Loop
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Dallas G. writes: So, up until tonight, I've primarily used Yelp as a dating website. A girl thinks my picture is kinda cute. I write reviews that demonstrate I passed high school English. She writes/compliments me... I'm cocky/funny. I offer to explore downtown with…

Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar

105 W Portland St
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Kristin S. writes: So I gave Portland's another shot this past weekend, given their $30 summer prix fixe menu and its proximity to my new place.  Like Melissa H said there was a change in the pf menu and the fish I was going to get was replaced with duck, to which I am…

Sauce

742 East Glendale Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Thomas S. writes: Thin and Saucey. Fresh and cold. No I'm not talking about Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton. It's the pizzas and salads at Sauce. I normally don't like the order here, sit down there kinda restaurants. But this place does it right. I'm not going to get…

Dos Gringos

4209 N Craftsman Ct
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Emily M. writes: Everybody likes Dos.  I've found its the first place anyone from out of town is taken because its the prefect entry level Scottsdale bar.  While you'll find some really good looking people really dressed up, for the most part, this is one of Old…

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill

50 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jethro S. writes: Huge selection of great tasting food, have tried pretty much every except the shrimp tacos and it is all great. All food is made fast and fresh by friendly people. If you haven't tried it and would like something better than Taco Bell then it is a…

Kohinoor Cusine of India Sweets and Snacks

1043 E Lemon St
Tempe, AZ 85281

Heidi V. writes: By far this is my favorite Indian restaurant in the Valley!  Listen to me people, lets keep this simple, Kohinoor style.  

If you are looking for a super-fancy, sitar playing, well decorated place to eat then move on because this ain't that type of…

Flicka's Bar & Grill

2003 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Thomas S. writes: When I feel like living on the edge. You know, doing something dicey. Entering a neighborhood you wouldn't normally dare to cross. I go to South Scottsdale. Ooooo....yea, that's right. Not North. Not Oldtown. But that seedy stretch called SoSco. And…

Flancer's Cafe

610 N Gilbert Rd
Ste 300
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Sarah B. writes: It's a shame I haven't eaten here in a while because the food is great!  It's a quaint cafe with excellent pizza and sandwiches. The interior is cozy with old album covers on the walls and the servers are super friendly.  They also have outdoor…

Atomic Comics

4537 E Cactus Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85032

w w. writes: My best friend's brother LOVES this place. And somehow, he always talks us into taking him there.  I'm not a comic book fan, but I can see why he is so obsessed with the store. If you're really into comic books, this would be your Mecca.  They have a…

YC's Mongolian Grill

9120 E Indian Bend
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Alexander C. writes: Tuesday night and you don't feel like cooking? Head over to YC's.. fresh and tasty on the cheap! It's so much fun to because YOU control almost every aspect of your bowl.. mine is usually so full its toppling onto the tray.. there are just enough…

Chipotle

15425 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Brian S. writes: Quick, simple, for the most part healthy, inexpensive and you can lather on as much McIlhenny's Chipotle Tabasco sauce as you desire.  I'm all for it, count me in.  Even though McDonald's owns/owned it (I know they unwound their position in the firm…

Chick-fil-A

1466 N Dysart Rd
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Nicole P. writes: I love me some Chick-fil-A. This was the first drive-thru one I saw outside of the South. Imagine my poultry-driven joy!

I only ate here once, but it was tasty. Always is. These stores rock when it comes to consistency. My mom loves the fact that this…

In-N-Out Burger

21001 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Ian S. writes: Adrian, I hate to say it, but you fail at burgers.

I'm going to have to report you to the burger authorities for disciplinary burger action.

This location is stocked with suburban teens, so they don't really like to work too hard.  It takes away…

Ticoz Resto-Bar

5114 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Nicole S. writes: Oh, how I love thee Ticoz.  From your close proximity to my work making for the perfect happy hour spot, to your very large glasses of pinot grigio highlighted by your awesome patio with the couches.  And, let's not forget about the great food and…

Soma Express

3961 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Gabi K. writes: So sad, so very sad...
Even with consistent 4 star reviews on Yelp, Soma Express could not survive on the Camelback Corridor!  

I went by for lunch today as I was craving their mirin soy glazed turkey salad and Soma's yummy baked sweet potato fries.  I…

Circa 1900

628 E Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mr K. writes: Three friends landed at Sky Harbor airport one hot May evening.

"So, this is Phoenix, eh?" they said as I picked them up curbside.

Two flew in from San Francisco and the other from New York. I had my work cut out for me. Where the hell am I going…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julie D. writes: Hey, I dig the malt balls.

Bourbon Street Circus

2901 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Max A. writes: Best strip club in Phoenix... no contest. Went here tonight after writing strip club reviews all day which sparked a debate among my friends - we decided to check it out since none of us had been here before. And why the fuck haven't we??

I'm pretty…

Penzey's Spices

3310 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Brian S. writes: If you're a hack in the kitchen or the next Iron Chef, these guys have some of the highest quality spices on the market.  Check out their store, it's just south of Osborn off of Hayden or if you prefer, order direct via their online (and offline)…

Whole Foods Market

10810 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85028

Brett B. writes: I was asked to pick up a red bell pepper.  So, I head over to Whole Foods Market.  Great, they have a bunch of them... Whoa!  $7 a pound for a red bell pepper?  I'm shocked.  

"Goodness, that's a lot of money.", I muse to the produce guy.  Then I get…

Tasty Kabob

1250 E Apache Blvd
Ste 113
Tempe, AZ 85281

Erica O. writes: Apparently Haji Baba isn't open on Sundays, so we decided to hit up Tasty Kabob instead of calling it off and heading home. The little parking lot in a strip mall off Apache was bustling with activity, so I hoped we would be able to score a table…

Mint Thai Cafe

1111 N Gilbert Rd Ste 102
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Ben M. writes: This is my 15th review and my 1st 5-star rating.

I have been a major fan of Mint Thai for three plus years.  Their entire menu is off the charts good.  I learned about this place at the office where about 8 of us would get lunch to go and have a thai…

Jillian's

21001 N Tatum Blvd
# 44
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Jimmy C. writes: I have the relative maturity of a 13 year old boy so anything with video games and wings typically ranks high on my list of favorite haunts.   Jillians offers tons of video games a good ticket-prize ratio and alcohol every 10 feet.  If I weren't…

Kai

5594 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Jake S. writes: If you're looking for somewhere really fantastic to go to for a special occasion, Kai is a very good choice.  Sure, it's spendy, but if you can get past that, you'll have an awesome time and a really superb meal.

First off, you'll need to make…

Devil's Martini North

10825 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Giant D. writes: Lots of rich divorcees with plastic parts looking to have a good time with guys half their age with no strings attached.  Nuff said.

Havana Cafe

6245 E Bell Rd
Ste 111
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Tamara M. writes: Being from New York, Caribbean food is always accessible.  My neighborhood there is mostly Dominican, and that's what you find more than anything else.  The southwest, logically, tends to lean heavily toward Mexican establishments.  Since I haven't…

Keg Steakhouse & Bar

3065 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Sarah G. writes: Eat Good, Feel Good! That's my motto and apparently Keg's too.

Outside: beautiful patio with misters, fireplace and plenty of giant potted foliage.

Inside: Typical, classy dark-wood and stone steakhouse/wine bar decor, very nice.

Staff:
Hostess: was…

Tokyo House

2050 N Alma School Rd Ste 5
Chandler, AZ 85224

Christina C. writes: I just LOVE this place. The food is really good for cheap Japanese food. Much better than the other place across the street. The gentleman that is always at the counter is very very nice. If I want cheap Japanese, this is the place to go.

Cafe Sarajevo

3411 W Northern Ave Ste B
Phoenix, AZ 85051

Max A. writes: I dated this gypsy con artist chick for awhile who was from Bosnia. She took me here a few times and pretty much blew my mind. I had never had anything quite like it and she assured me it was authentic. From what I understand, you would be…

5 & Diner

5220 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Chris T. writes: The Groovy P. and I ventured to his old stomping grounds for lunch today.  The '5 and Diner' on 16th St and Colter left me with little to ask for.  Before coming here I had a preconceived notion that 5 & Diners were dirty and nasty. Not the case at…

Tandoori Times

6810 E 5th Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Mr K. writes: Tandoori Times is one of the newer Indian restaurants to sprout up in the Valley, and they've decided to be a bit different. Nestled within Old Town Scottsdale, the friendly, affable owner knows that in order to succeed, his restaurant has to be both…

Si Senor Restaurant

600 N Alma School Rd
Chandler, AZ 85224

cassandra r. writes: This restaraunt is convienently located right next door to Planned Parenthood. Not that it means anything, but it's a really good place to stuff your fat face with chile rellanos and margaritas when your tests didn't come back the way you wanted.…

La Grande Orange Pizzeria

4410 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Danine D. writes: I guess it was bound to happen, people grow apart, love doesn't always last.

It's hard enough to park at your place, but I'd always finagle a way. Just to be near you. Then the neighbors started blocking the side road options, but I was willing to…

Alice Cooper's Town

141 E Jackson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jim B. writes: The girl and I stopped in here when we were in town after seeing this place on Bourdain's episode of the American Southwest.

I didn't know what to expect, nor did I care. I just wanted to order the "Big Unit". A two foot hot dog that comes with it's…

Mu Shu Asian Grill

1502 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Mr K. writes: The Mu Shu grill is good for what it is - a simple make-your-own stir-fry combo restaurant. Loads of veggie options. I made a bowl with veggies and chicken and got the Chinese spicy sauce. Unfortunately, the sauce was really unremarkable and tasted…

My Florist Cafe

530 W McDowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Thomas S. writes: When I first moved to Phoenix a few years back I lived by PV Mall. Most of the restaurant selections there are of the chain variety. Chili's. Island Burger. Outback. Blah, blah, blah. Yuck, yuck, yuck. Then my roomie took me to My Florist. Upon…

Sierra Bonita Grill

6933 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Mark D. writes: There ain't much for vegetarians here. Fortunately I eat fish, but if didn't, I suppose I could have had... what, a salad? Of course I can get a salad anywhere, so that ain't sayin' much. The food was pretty good, nothing mind-blowing but not bad by…

Grand Avenue Tavern

2448 NW Grand Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Christine O. writes: The Grand Avenue Tavern is on the corner of Grand Avenue and 24th Avenue, an intersection in an area that is dotted with industrial warehouses, auto repair shops, and strip clubs. This particular building is right up against a very seedy looking…