Trendy / Hip Restaurants

Garden Bar Phx is a warm & welcoming neighborhood "garden to glass" cocktail bar located in an adapted 1914 California bungalow in the Roosevelt South neighborhood in downtown Phoenix. Seating is in various rooms, as well as an outdoor (dog-friendly) patio and porch. Offerings include a curated collection of seasonal cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic options, as well as grazing boards (charcuterie), pretzel bites, humus, and other small food items. Seating is limited to 90 Minutes. If your party would like additional time, please contact us for availability. NOTE: We have a $25/PER PERSON MINIMUM for reservations (due to our limited …

Upscale, Independent, & Different Our venue combines imaginative, upscale cooking techniques to deliver you tastes and flavors that you typically won't get at home or even in an evil, soul-killing, chain restaurant. Set in a beautifully remodeled space, we are a ferociously independent operation. We pride ourselves in delivering our customers a dining & drinking experience that is decidedly different, fun, & memorable. We are located in the original Mesa square mile at the intersection of University Drive and Centennial right next to the Amphitheater and Mesa Marriott.

White Chocolate Grill is a modern, high quality restaurant combining upscale atmosphere with a sophisticated American menu. In-house, made-from-scratch preparations give each dish a unique touch. The menu features such items as: Filet Mignon Cobb salad, Prime Rib French dip, and Wood-Fired Citrus-Soy Glazed Salmon. Subdued lighting, comfortable booths, and friendly knowledgeable service all add to your dining enjoyment. Finish with one of the restaurant’s signature white chocolate desserts and complete your truly memorable dining experience.

Caffe Boa, founded by Scott Rennard in 1995, has been a long-time Valley favorite with numerous positive reviews and awards. We offer only the highest quality of food with an emphasis on fresh, organic, and locally grown produce. Caffe ‘Boa’ in Portuguese means ‘Good.’ We strive to give you the best possible dining experience with exceptional food and service. We provide a full-service menu along with a wide selection of wines, beer on tap, specialty martinis, great bar happy hour Monday through Fridays 3:00-6:00 pm at our bar and much more.

Super Chunk is a cafe, bakery, and sweet shop specializing in small-batch, handcrafted sweets & treats with a modernized, unique twist. Husband/wife team Sergio and Country Velador, create everything in-house, from scratch, with the best possible ingredients, including bread for the sandwich menu and semifreddo, portioned individually just for you. You can find us in Old Town Scottsdale, where we sell our signature selection of confections including chocolate bacon caramel corn, house made licorice (made with fennel, anise, and green chartreuse), mesquite chocolate chip cookies, blue cheese and fig caramels and an assortment of other unique treats.

At Cowboy Ciao, the Old West meets the old world, with a setting and a menu that blends the best of Modern American cuisine with global influences. Executive Chef Bernie Kantak turns out wonderfully inventive dishes like the “Pig n’ Pudding,” featuring pulled pork in a chipotle balsamic barbeque sauce served with creamy polenta, toasted pumpkin seeds, cotija cheese, and dried cranberries. The menu is accompanied by a diverse and intriguing wine selection, with over 3,200 wines to choose from. The warm, rustic setting, gracious hospitality, and overall creative flair make Cowboy Ciao a worthy destination for any occasion.

Located in the stylish meets traditional district of East Phoenix’s Arcadia, Chelsea’s Kitchen perfectly personifies it’s neighborhood’s dedication to quality and diversity. Head Chef Jay Boginske has created a menu that boasts intensely flavored dishes varying from mouth watering, but healthy Swordfish Tacos to Braised Short Ribs, better than your mama ever made. The restaurant solidifies it’s place in Arcadia’s always posh night life with it’s cozy but modern chic ambiance, featuring glowing candlelight, warm woods, and well chosen, new age artwork, all brought together seamlessly with contemporary furnishings, and edgy music.

Marcellino is one of many restaurants internationally owned by Chef Marcellino, and this new Phoenix location brings its own specialties! Housemade pastas, antipasti, carne and pesce plates grace the coveted menu, and Chef Marcellino has recently presented his original Pizza recipe as well. Along with the masterful regular menu, he has also prepared a Chef’s Personal Tasting menu, a Three Course Tasting menu, and Private Party menus. Live music in the form of Opera Nites is presented once a month by the Phoenix Opera Company, allowing guests to enjoy immaculate food and exquisite entertainment!

Named by Phoenix Magazine as one of the 25 Top New Restaurants, Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar stands out as a hip place to grab a bite and a drink or two. With a menu boasting original, clever and appetizing traditional and signature sushi rolls, such as the Red Hot Chili Pepper roll and the Badda Bing roll, Blue Wasabi Sushi and Martini Bar is also known for their cocktail menu, complete with signature drinks, wine by the glass and premium sake, warm or chilled. The interior is dimly lit with a magnificent glass light wall, similar to a …

Conveniently located in North Scottsdale’s Kierland Commons, Bobby's restaurant and lounge is the place to go if you want a cosmopolitan dining experience encompassing live music, futuristic decor, and delicious cuisine. With nightly jazz music, contemporary Mediterranean fare, a tantalizing wine menu, and a touch of humor - see the photos of the musicians named “Bobby” on the north wall - it is sure to delight all five of your senses. Don’t leave without checking out the upstairs lounge and changing color wall.