Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Phoenix

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Phoenix? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Huarachis Taqueria

4.9

4.9 (14)

$31 to $50

Mexican

West Phoenix

About the restaurant

Huarachis Taqueria is the vibrant sister restaurant of Bacanora PHX, founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Rene Andrade and his talented team. This isn’t your typical taqueria—it’s a place where authentic flavors meet creative cocktails and a diverse menu featuring tacos, huaraches, tortas, and hearty platters. Here, you can even treat yourself to our fun twist on dessert with concha ice cream. Huarachis Taqueria is more than a restaurant; it’s a gathering spot for the community, designed to feel like you’re at a friend’s backyard hangout. With a soundtrack of cumbia, corridos, merengue, salsa, rap, and R&B, it’s the perfect place to unwind, savor great food, and enjoy good company.

Top review

amy

Dined 3 days ago

Strawberry mezcal Marguerita - SO good! Hongos tacos, too!

Tarbell’s Tavern

4.9

4.9 (410)

$31 to $50

American

Biltmore

About the restaurant

Comfortably located next to Tarbell's, The Wine Bar (Tavern) follows in its footsteps with good food, good drink, and good people. Iron Chef winner Mark Tarbell helms this new-american venture, serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of bar food. Connected with Mark's third venue, The Wine Store, The Wine Bar has the unique addition of a "Walk In Wine List", where retail wines can be selected from the store and enjoyed at the Wine Bar with your meal.

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SharonVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Mike our waiter is great. The texture and flavor of the tomato bisque is wonderful

The Capital Grille - Phoenix

4.9

4.9 (3136)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Alexis

Dined 3 days ago

My waitress Tatum was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was fresh and impeccable. The hostesses were amazing as well! A completely refreshing and professional staff.

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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Sam's Mashed Potatoes

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Coconut Cream Pie

Cibo

4.9

4.9 (653)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Phoenix

About the restaurant

Cibo Urban Pizzeria offers up patrons a unique and contemporary dining experience. You will be able to choose from a variety of handmade pizzas and homemade pasta dishes. The possibilities are near endless, and the ingredients are fresh and tasty. This is a great place to grab lunch or dinner when out and about anywhere in the Phoenix area. Cibo Urban Pizzeria also offers a complete wine list, with bottles from vineyards spanning the globe. Cibo Urban Pizzeria is a great place to enjoy after work drinks, or dinner with the entire family. So if you're in the area, drop by and see why it is such a hit.

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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

We had a wonderful time here. The ambience and service were excellent. The food was amazing. The gnocchi was pillow soft and was the best I’ve ever eaten. It was a bit noisy, but there were what seemed to be several holiday parties going on. We definitely plan to return.

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Margherita

Anhelo

4.9

4.9 (985)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

We believe a dinner over amazing food should be an experience that brings people together. The desire to produce lifelong memories over a meal comprised of locally sourced (when possible) seasonal ingredients coupled with an internationally recognized wine program rarely seen in the US - excites us. These delectable dishes that are meant to be shared with family and friends is the conduit for building fond memories. We long for our guests to feel welcomed and relaxed with a casual-elegance that shines long after the last forkful and interesting sips.

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Craig

Dined on 20 Nov 2024

Always spectacular food and service. Looking forward to the new location in Old Town Scottsdale.

Base Pizzeria

4.9

4.9 (485)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Base Pizzeria is built off a simple concept, bringing food back to Base. We believe that clean eating isn’t just a buzz word; it’s a way of life. By creating locally sourced, organic pizza from sustainable sources, Base Pizzeria allows us to stay true to our core principles:

Look after yourself
Look after the environment
Look after your community

Everything we do at Base aims at honoring these principles while creating food that is creative, simple and delicious and we have a lot of fun while doing it. And really, isn’t that what it’s all about?

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lory

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Best pizza we’ve tasted in a long time. Perfect flavors and devine crust.

Alexi's Grill

4.8

4.8 (1632)

$30 and under

Italian

Phoenix

About the restaurant

At Alexi’s we use the finest quality of products in the market. We prepare everything with the freshest ingredients daily. From homemade salad dressings and bread to fresh fish and the best poultry and meat available.
Join us for a quick in and out or take your time, lunch or dinner and enjoy some of the best specials in town.
To insure quality, all items are made to order. We accommodate all special diets.
Our daily specials include fresh fish (flown in daily) such as Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, trout, red snapper, etc. From poultry and meats, roasted duck, rack of lamb, veal chop and more.

Our happy hour is first come first serve, no reservations accepted unless you have a party of 6 or more. Please contact the restaurant directly.

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Cori

Dined 2 days ago

This little restaurant was a pleasant surprise! The menu had some classic Italian dishes and some with a unique southwestern flair. The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive.

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4.9

4.9 (722)

$30 and under

Italian

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Giuseppe's is a family owned restaurant focused on pleasing every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience. Four-time winner of the Best of Phoenix Awards from Phoenix New Times, we are proud to serve fresh, unique, delicious Italian food, complemented by a great glass of wine. We offer a comfortable setting for adults and children and no reservations are required. We also have an outside patio with heaters for our chillier nights. Our goal is to send you away completely full and satisfied, with money left in your wallet!

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Cindy

Dined 6 days ago

The food was amazing. We have never had a bad dish. The homemade squid ink pasta and clams was fabulous!

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Rusconi's American Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (5346)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.

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Susan

Dined 2 days ago

It is always a wonderful experience dining Rusconi's.

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Natural Sea Scallops

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Roasted Pork Tenderloin

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Braised Beef Short Ribs

Steak 44

4.9

4.9 (11058)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Steak 44 specializes in providing a fantastic experience and exceptional personal service. We feature USDA Prime Grade Beef, the highest grade Domestic Wagyu, fresh seafood, a menu of unique side dishes and appetizers, along with an award-winning wine list and great cocktails. 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 our 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.

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DavidVIP

Dined 2 days ago

This place is absolutely delicious…. I would recommend it for anybody.

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