Monroe's Food & Fine Spirits

3 W Monroe St
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Pierre Trudeau I. writes: Monroe's is a favorite of downtown residents (the few of us there are anyway). It's often dead on weeknights, but pretty packed with an interesting crowd on weekend nights. I would expect it to only improve with time since ASU's downtown campus is…

George & Dragon Restaurant

4240 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

David S. B. writes: Until the George & Dragon opened in the mid-1990s, there were few places in Phoenix to have a pint, eat some bangers and mash, and watch some footie. This pub at the north end of Midtown offers all those experiences, along with darts, pool, trivia…

Sterling Home Mortgage

16815 S Desert Foothills Pkwy
Ste 140
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Laura L. writes: Great programs for first time home buyers in Arizona. Refinance or home purchase mortgages all available from one source.

Cafe ZuZu

6850 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Jennifer L. writes: The dining area was hoppin on this Monday night, and I figure it must be due to the chef's tasting dinner with wine pairings.  Kick ass and only $42.  If I was hungry enough, I totally would've done it.  Hell, I almost did anyway.
Instead me and my…

China Lite

1455 W Elliot Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Terence C. writes: Very clean restaurant. A Taiwanese owned restaurant. It's not like other fast food restaurant that offer American style Chinese food. They have pretty traditional taste Chinese rice dish.

Their Dan-Dan noodle is the best and definitely in Taiwanese…

Honda Service Center of Gilbert

1625 W Sunrise Blvd
Gilbert, AZ 85233

Terence C. writes: I own a 1998 Honda Accord. I have been doing service with this location for many years. This is a service center of Honda Dealer "Honda of Mesa". The service Manager "Penny" is the right person you need to talk to. She is so nice and took care any…

Haus

4821 N Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Julie D. writes: I love Haus!  They have a wonderful array of modern furniture and accessories.  But what I like the most was their display of concave mirrors.  They also have some very nice walnut framed mirror.  I have a friend that likes Jonathan Adler, though I'm…

Mimis Cafe

2800 W Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85224

Sarah M. writes: I love brunch.  Brunch. Brunch. Brunch.  I started off my mini vaca in AZ with Mimi's and wasnt disappointed but come on..ANOTHER chain?!?  I really thought this was a one of a kind.  

The wait when we got there was about 45 minutes and food seemed to…

Dilly's Deli

3330 S Price Rd Ste 101
Tempe, AZ 85282

Emily D. writes: Although I would call myself a foodie, I have to admit that I tend to limit myself and order a sad protein salad whenever I am out at a restaurant....  Sometimes these salads astonish me, but often I am left drooling over the meal I see across from…

Arizona Grand Resort

8000 S Arizona Grand Pkwy
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Andi T. writes: This place is truly a "compound," with multiple buildings of hotel room suites, 6 pools, a few restaurants, and an entire waterpark.  It takes a lot of walking to get around, but if you can find your way back to the main lobby, they will shuttle or…

Y C's Mongolian Bbq

9120 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Prissy C. writes: My parents would love this place. What I mean by that is that they live in a small town, so the build your own, watch them cook it is something different than what's offered in smaller towns.

For me, it was fun the first time. The second time, there's…

Marquesa

7575 E Princess Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Gourmet G. writes: I probably never would have known about this place had I not been staying at the resort where it's located, the Fairmont Princess (http://www.yelp.com/bi...), which is a healthy drive from Phoenix and about as far as you can go in Scottsdale and…

Coyote Grill

7077 East Bell Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Cathleya G. writes: Great Southwestern restaurant.  The crisp bread and "Chipotle butter" they serve before the meal is addicting and rich.  Great ambiance, cozy outdoor seating perfect for a casual but not-too-casual outdoor dinner.

Estilo Boutique

15425 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

sarah k. writes: My other favorite boutique! The women that run the store are super friendly and helpful.  They are good at picking out what will look good on your body.  The clothing is fun but more sophisticated than a lot of the other boutiques in the valley.…

Neiman Marcus

5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Ste 373
Tempe, AZ 85282

Leme L. writes: I'm a huge fan of all the "Last" stores (Last Chance, etc) and this is the finest Last store of them all.  Last Call Neiman Marcus is a lush land full of the most beautiful La Perla lingerie, marked down 75% or so.  When I come home to AZ on…

Philly's

1826 N Scottsdale Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Jessica B. writes: Found this gem of a B&G while vacationing in Arizona, it was within walking distance of our hotel (which met our criteria for the night b/c we'd been drinking already at the free happy hour).  Wasn't quite sure about them when we approached the door,…

Talking Stick Golf Club

9998 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

John V. writes: The North Course is one of my favorite courses around. The course is always in great shape, as they do not have any water restrictions (on the reservation) and no homes on it either so the mountain views are unobstructed. The course plays 7100 yards…

Posh Pet Boutique and Spa

233233 North Pima Road
#103
Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Amy W. writes: This is the Barneys of pet boutiques.  On a recent visit I bought a quilted coat with a faux fur hood and a raincoat for my new puppy.  As for toys, they have a stuffed pizza that says "Wolfgang Pup", a "Dog Perignam" squeaky champagne bottle and a…

Don Jose Mexican Food

3734 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Cait D. writes: The first thing you need to know about Don Jose is that it's closed. It shut down after 40-plus years in December of '07. The second thing you need to know is that Don Jose was the greatest Mexican Food restaurant on God's green earth. Oh, you could…

Big Burrito Mexican Food

1919 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

nicole c. writes: ALTO.
what you think is a damn good taqueria here in SF is all wrong.
It's OK. I was swayed into thinking SF had the real deal Mexican food when I moved here years ago, too. BUT, my tongue, saliva, taste buds, and mi estomago all agree that Big…

Filibertos Mexican Food

529 E Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Ron S. writes: this is the place i go to every time i am in the phoenix area
you cant find better mexican food  i have even packed some in dry ice and took it back to indiana they dont have a clue as to good mexican food there
you wont be disapointed

Arrivederci Trattoria

4221 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Lori P. writes: I love this place! I have enjoyed their "Salmone Mostarda" as an appetizer. I've taken my parents from IL here... dad ordered the "Rustica" pizza. I chose the "Rigatoni Alla Vodka"... plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. Its scrumptuous. I have also…

Elie's Deli

4502 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Regan W. writes: Yowza....  Food so good you'll slap yer Momma!

I've driven by this place a gazillion times, and I've been wanting to try it.  I hadn't quite sated my need for Mediterranean food, so I decided to get some take-home.  

I'm *trying* to be sort of careful…

Tomatoes

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

w w. writes: Tomatoes may be Scottsdale Fashion Square's best kept secret. Tucked away from the food court, Tomatoes is your best option for a great lunch or dinner in between shopping.  The menu includes pasta, salads, burgers and sandwiches.  I always get the…

Pasta Brioni

4416 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

w w. writes: How you doin?  The rumors are true ladies, the servers are all men, all hunky, all the time.  If you like 'em tall (or short), dark, handsome and sarcastic, you'll love Pasta Brioni.

The servers even have their own calendar.  Wait.  Is this the male…

Drift

4341 N 75th St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Kristin S. writes: "Where should we go now?"

"I think Drift is nearby...have you guys ever been there?"

"No...where is it?

"Let me look it up on my phone....it says its less than a mile away..."

***5 minutes later...***

"Um, where are we?  This looks pretty…

Ernie's Inn

10443 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Kristin C. writes: I've been here several times with clients who wanted to get drunk.   Doesn't that just sound like a barrel of laughs?  It's my job to make sure they don't get killed, and that no one else gets tipsy and reveals any company secrets.  I've had that…

Z Tejas Grill

7221 W Ray Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226

Brett B. writes: My rating is based on this first review... not on the second.

On my first visit to Z Tejas, I went at lunchtime with 2 guys from Boeing.  We had to sit at the bar since the restaurant was so crowded.  As I scanned the menu, the Grilled Green Chile…

Golden Buddha

668 N 44th St
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Jenn H. writes: Giving Golden Buddha only 3 stars makes me so sad. It was only a year ago that I would have awarded this restaurant the coveted 5 star rating. But ever since Howard Seftel gave Golden Buddha such a glowing review in the Arizona Republic this…

Abacus Inn Chinese Restaurant

4747 E Elliot Rd Ste 6
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Lori P. writes: When I am hungry for Chinese take-out, I go to Abacus Inn. Located just west of I-10 on Elliot in the Safeway/Walgreens shopping center, Abacus Inn is convenient to most Ahwatukee residents. I've enjoyed the beef with broccoli, sizzling rice soup,…

Lily's Cafe

6706 N 58th Dr
Glendale, AZ 85301

Sean R. writes: First of all, which I'm very sad to say Lily's Cafe is closed for business.  I'm writing this because I happened to see a review for them.  This restaurant was the best Mexican Restaurant I have ever eaten at.  I would take people here knowing that…

Greenbacks

7750 E McDowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Robert T. writes: This place is a dollar store.  Here's a tip, buy all your cleaning products here. It's all the same shit, but it's only a dollar.  I went here once and bought only a plunger......the most embarassing thing to do is walk to the front of the store with…

Schreiner's Fine Sausage

3601 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Danny S. writes: This place is fucked up weird. But awesome. Totally awesome. They make sausages in a shed in the back of the store (even in the summer). They sell sausage links to folks out of an old display case with fake lettuce. It's so rad.

The shit looks awful…

Brennan's

13610 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 30
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Michael C. writes: Good sports bar on Thunderbird and Scottsdale road. Went here to see a band do beatles covers all night (excellent). Had a great time with Mexican food for dinner and plenty of inexpensive drinks.

Atmosphere is VERY casual and includes an off track…

Kona Grill

7014 E Camelback Rd Ste 559
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Laura R. writes: If I am shopping all day at the square I will stop here for sushi especially when it's happy hour. I have probably been here too many times but the sushi has never made me ill, I think that says a whole lot. The Ikura (Salmon Roe) is always fresh…

Rancho Pinot Grill

6208 N Scottsdale Rd
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Gabi K. writes: Service, food, and one hell of a wine selection make Rancho Pinot a 4 star restaurant... We went in on a Thursday night with no reservation or expectations, and we were pleasantly surprised (even my extremely picky boyfriend).
Hoke (not sure on the…

Salt Cellar

550 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Tarek S. writes: Great place to eat seafood, now i'm from Alexandria, Egypt on the meditteranean born and raised, so sea food is in my blood, i was very impressed with this place, the rockefeller oysters were great, and the atmosphere is very cool.

The place is a bit…

Rhythm Room

1019 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

David S. B. writes: Last night's scorching set by bluesman Jimmy Thackery reminded me of why the Rhythm Room is my favorite small venue for live music in the Phoenix area. This club is sort of an anomaly; it's a temple to the blues in a city of perpetual sunshine. Those…