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- MMelissaPhoenix / Arizona •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWe always have our Christmas dinner at steak 44 It is an absolute treat! The food is sooo soo delicious and the service is top tier, hands down the best fine dining in Arizona. Tomas is the best server and is always knowledgeable, kind and attentive. I can never say enough good things about him or this restaurant. 10/10More infoSteak 44Price: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Phoenix•4.9
- KKatelynBarcelona •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoGreat, still our favorite! Steak frites are bomb! And the mixed drink with the beer in it 👌🏻More infoCulinary Dropout at the Yard - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• American• North Central Phoenix•4.7
- SSusanVIPPhoenix / Arizona •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAnother great meal and service at The Neighborly. We dined at 5:30pm and the noise level was great but after 6:00pm the noise level picked up. It's the holiday season and lots of folks dining out with family in town. We'll be back, great food and service is always top notch!More infoThe NeighborlyPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.7
- LLarryVIPPhoenix / Arizona •83 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis was our second time here in the last month. Jordan, who was our bartender the first time remembered exactly what we had to drink a month ago!!! She is so nice and professional The Henry should be proud to have her as an ambassador! The first time was for brunch and it was amazing (the quiche is awesome!). This time was for lunch and it did not disappoint! The short rib ravioli and the club sandwich were both excellent! We can't wait to come back!More infoThe Henry - PhoenixPrice: Moderate• American• Central Phoenix•4.8
- DDianeVIPPhoenix / Arizona •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe chicken here is just out of this world good! Normally Im not a chicken fan if we go out. Not my go to when ordering. But the chicken here makes me want to go back. Mouth watering!!More infoDoughbird - North CentralPrice: Moderate• American• West Phoenix•4.8
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The metropolitan Phoenix area is one of the 15 most populous regions in the country, so it is not surprising that the food choices here are rather spectacular. Hot dog lovers will love the famed Arizona Diamondback dog available in North Central Phoenix. Home to a flourishing Asian population, the neighborhood also brings residents and visitors a range of ethnic Chinese food options. Health food aficionados will also appreciate the locally owned restaurants that really cannot be beaten for their selection of organic salads and meats. With a population that's heavily Hispanic, it's no surprise that Mexican tacos and burritos also abound throughout North Central Phoenix.
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Dog friendly restaurants in North Central Phoenix include Clever Koi - Phoenix, Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Phoenix and The Genuine
Child friendly restaurants in North Central Phoenix include Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Phoenix, Phoenix City Grille and Tutti Santi - Phoenix
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