Best Fun Restaurants in South Mountain

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1. Wren & Wolf

4.7

Exceptional(2513)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 102 times today

Welcome to the Downtown Phoenix hotspot blending craft cocktail bar and chef driven kitchen into one distinct dining experience. At night, gather your pack and experience a vibrant dinner setting full of striking design, rich materials and taxidermy. Located in the middle of bustling downtown and just steps away from AZ Federal Theater and Footprint Center, Wren & Wolf is the perfect destination for a pre game gathering or big night out before a show. For the early birds, make grabbing your morning coffee and fresh baked pastry a part of your daily ritual or join the Valleys other movers and shakers for a power meeting during breakfast or lunch. From inventive steakhouse fare to thoughtfully elevated comfort food, Wren & Wolf is redefining dining in Downtown Phoenix.

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2. The Arrogant Butcher

4.6

Exceptional(4659)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 75 times today

At The Arrogant Butcher, enjoy a juicy steak or burger with a beer in our bustling downtown Phoenix restaurant and bar, just across from The Footprint Center. Drop in to impress at a power lunch, share in the timeless class of dinner and a show, or pre-game before the big game. For snackable bar bites to second-to-none seafood from the raw bar, and craft beer to fancy cocktails, The Arrogant Butcher understands that impeccably crafted food is always in style. So come on over – we have your table ready.

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3. Trophy Room at Wren & Wolf

4.8

Exceptional(329)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 27 times today

Downtown Phoenix's Most Visually Stimulating Cocktail Experience Yet...Tucked behind the curtains of DTPHX's Wren & Wolf, Trophy Room is an unplugged sensory elevating cocktail experience unlike anything else in the valley.Your 90-minute experience featuring awe-worthy interiors, interactive decor, floor-to ceiling decadence that tells a story with each sip and sight, and of course jaw-dropping cocktails that taste just as amazing as they look.There's just one catch – no phones or photos are allowed inside.Those who still want to get their photo-fix will have their chance in Trophy Room's lavish entryway but you'll have to check-in your phone before you head into the main cocktail room. Connect with those around you, pay attention to the details, and make memories you won't forget as we tell you a story through design and drinks of what would happen if the animals won?Trophy Room is a 21+ concept, failure to bring ID will result in denied entry and loss of prepaid deposit.

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4. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Downtown Phoenix

4.7

Exceptional(1391)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 61 times today

Blanco is more than your typical Mexican restaurant, it‘s an escape from the ordinary, a happy hour hang out, a place to sit back, recharge and party. It’s a vacation in your neighborhood that helps you relax with your favorite people. For food, margaritas, and good times, Blanco is the perfect place to find your bliss.

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5. Chico Malo - Phoenix

4.6

Exceptional(1862)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Central Phoenix

Booked 38 times today

Chico Malo, a lively take on Mexican cooking, is located in the middle of it all at CityScape. These rebels are bringing the heat to DTPHX during lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with an array of flavor combinations from all over Mexico. Expect highlights including USDA Prime Carne Asada, Street Corn, Smoked Duck Breast Al Pastor and authentic favorites like Pozole and Green Chile Chicken. Diners can also enjoy fresh made guacamole to accompany a craft cocktail at the indoor/outdoor bar while soaking in the downtown views.

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6. Copper Blues (Downtown)

4.2

Awesome(541)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to downtown Phoenix"s greatest hotspot! Featuring live music on a stage bar, over 60 beers on tap, truly elevated American comfort food, and an inspiring patio view over Cityscape into the heart of the downtown skyline. Come join us as we make good times a description no longer reserved for the past! From lunch to late night, and everything in between, come feed your souls with goodness.

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7. Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain

4.8

Exceptional(2488)

Price: Very Expensive

• Unspecified • Central Phoenix

Booked 8 times today

Quiessence is a fine dining, true farm to table restaurant located at The Farm at South Mountain, a 10 acre oasis by South Mountain. We have a 2 acre organic garden onsite that we utilize as much as possible for our dishes. Our menu changes regularly based on local and seasonal availability. We offer tasting menus with the option of doing 3, 4 or 5 courses. The restaurant itself is housed in the original farmhouse of the property giving the restaurant plenty of rustic charm. Patio dining is also highly sought after when the weather is nice.

8. Latha Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(74)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 7 times today

LATHA, Swahili for flavor, celebrates Africa and the diaspora’s rich and diverse cuisines. The menu curated by Executive Chef Digby Stridiron honors the interconnected journey of the foodways and culture of Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and the Southern United States. Our contemporary pan-African kitchen respects historical recipes and crafts cuisine from thoughtfully sourced seasonal ingredients that reveal the connections between Africa and the diaspora. It is a journey of discovery along the trails of our ancestors, telling the authentic stories of the foodways and how they have shaped eating habits and cuisine worldwide. We invite guests to join us on a flavorful journey of discovery and appreciation. LATHA, in downtown Phoenix, in Heritage Square, is a place to have a shared immersive experience with friends or family while enjoying food, drinks, music, and culture in our dining room, bar, or outside patio. As a collective, we EAT, DRINK, and VIBE!

9. Pa'La Downtown

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4.6

Exceptional(167)

Price: Expensive

• International • Downtown Phoenix

Booked 25 times today

Pa’La means “for-the…” and it is forged in a passion to deliver food and wine that is inherently approachable and human to our community of people. Drawing from coastal cultures of the Mediterranean and South America, ingredients are sourced locally with wild caught seafood, organic grains, and vegetables. We created a wine program that complements the seasonality of our menu.Focusing on organic, sustainably farmed, and high-quality products; curating a list of 300 labels, most accessible to all, and representing 15 countries, from the coastal Mediterranean, Europe, to the American continent. Our draft beers are exclusively selected from local hand crafted breweries. It is Pa’ La’s commitment to bring a unique and unforgettable experience to the people of Phoenix and beyond.

10. The Ainsworth PHX

2.9

(472)

Price: Moderate

• American • Laveen

Booked 7 times today

The Ainsworth brings a sophisticated twist to the classic all-American sports bar, restaurant and private event experience. Interiors are casual-sexy and super comfortable with an eclectic mix of luxe touches and urban chic details. Life’s simple pleasures – an after-work cocktail, a cold beer, a perfectly grilled steak – are richer, trendier, and more fun at The Ainsworth. It’s a happy, high-energy atmosphere where luxury is all about enjoying every moment to its fullest with friends, colleagues, and the people you meet while you’re there.

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adam
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Walked in late for our reservation, the staff kindly greeted and sat us, from the entry to our dessert the experience was one of the best I’ve had in the past 15 years of downtown dinning. The attention from the staff as group in the entire restaurant was truly a testament to the culture that has been created at the Arrogant Butcher. We look forward to our next experience. Happy Holiday’s! ABOMB the artist
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The Arrogant ButcherPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Phoenix
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4.6
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IdaVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Absolutely wonderful! Our waiter was so attentive and kind. We celebrated our anniversary and he made it extra special with congratulations and a sweet treat. His food recommendations were spot on. We are definitely going back.
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Wren & WolfPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Phoenix
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4.7
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traciVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was amazing. Food was the absolute best. Drinks were 10/10, service was excellent. We ate at Wren and Wolf and were escorted after to our reservation at Trophy Room. The entire night was cozy and decadent and elegant. Can NOT wait to come back.
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Trophy Room at Wren & WolfPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Downtown Phoenix
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4.8
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Victoria
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server was amazing. The host stand was a 2/5. Not very pleasant and couldn’t be bothered but the server definitely made up for it as we were worried that the start of our experience at the front was setting the tone. Lucky us our server was a 10/10 and the food was delicious!
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Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Downtown PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown Phoenix
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4.7
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Lisa
Phoenix / Arizona •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
This was such a find! The service, was excellent and the menu was so unique and freshly made. More than impressed by ambiance and style of Mexican cuisine.
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Chico Malo - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Central Phoenix
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4.6

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94 restaurants available nearby

1. Wren & Wolf

2. The Arrogant Butcher

3. Trophy Room at Wren & Wolf

4. Blanco Cocina + Cantina - Downtown Phoenix

5. Chico Malo - Phoenix

6. Copper Blues (Downtown)

7. Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain

8. Latha Restaurant

9. Pa'La Downtown

10. The Ainsworth PHX

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