99 Ranch Market

668 N 44th St
Ste 188
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Stevey P. writes: This delightfully charming grocery is proof that Phoenix is more diverse than it appears at the surface.  99 Ranch Market has inspired me to get off my butt and try something new and daring in the kitchen.  Anyone up to try some of Stevey's…

Harkins Camelview 5

7001 East Highland Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Jenn H. writes: The Harkins Camelview 5 gives Arizonans the unique opportunity to see movies that are normally reserved for screens in NY and CA. Without this theater there would be very little chance to see independent or foreign films in Phoenix. I give a lot of…

Scottsdale Fashion Square

7014 E Camelback Rd Ste 590
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

heather g. writes: This mall is pretty kick-assey... it's huge... You could probably host Lollapalooza here.. maybe use it as a football stadium on the weekends... a golf course.... house the homeless... it's so big you wouldn't notice them..... The place literally is…

Aj's Purveyor of Fine Foods

10105 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Cathleya G. writes: Cant miss grocery shopping in Scottsdale.  Before they mist their veggies, there is a big thunder and lightning show that is pretty funny.  Huge cigar humidor in the back.  Great unmatched shopping experience.

Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch

7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Nicole S. writes: Due to an unfortunate situation that left me without AC on one of the hottest days of 2008 (yesterday) I was forced to find a place to spend the night where I wouldn't wake up in drenched sheets.  Thanks to a low bid on Priceline that was somehow…

Taliesin West

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Julie D. writes: I was visiting Scottsdale for a long weekend and decided to take in Taliesin West.  I am not a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, but I did enjoy a past visit to Fallingwater, so I decided to check this place out.  A lot of people feel that Mr. Wright was a…

Sanctuary Resort On Camelback Mountain

5700 E McDonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Jennifer L. writes: I love-love-loved this hotel.  I did a site visit here once, and while I didn't get to see all the space, and the person that was supposed to show me around ended up being unable to do so, I took a quick tour of most of the property via golf cart…

Camus

401 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Lauren V. writes: i came after hours for drinks at the bar here after a biz party in the area. located in the Hotel Clarendon, which has been around for a very long time but has def gotten in a cool baby face lift recently.

the bar is uber chic but fun every once in a…

La Grande Orange Grocery

4410 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Jenn H. writes: Well... good ol' Gabi K took me here for lunch a few months ago (THANKS GABI) and I've been back for lunch several times since. It's the kind of place I want to hate just because I want to hate hip, cool, yuppy crack dens. And La Grande Orange is…

Pane Bianco

4404 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: I just love being the rebel sometimes. You know, like Fonzie. With friends named Pinky and Leather. Hey,  aren't those the bartenders names at Padlock (or whatever the heck it's called now)? My first Pane Bianco sandwich was consumed just seconds…

Six

7316 E Stetson Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Stevey P. writes: I really want to like Six more than I did, but I determined it wasn't for me when I realized I was ignorant of the Six restroom culture and customs.  Excuse moi.

It had nothing to do with the Tempe 12 calendar babe celebration going on - which, with…

Rancho De Tia Rosa

3129 E. McKellips Road
Mesa, AZ 85213

Alicia B. writes: Oh, Tia Rosa... how you surprise me. With your festive decorations for the holidays, your loquacious patrons sitting nearly side-by-side, your relatively tiny bar area, large and crowded patio and absurdly long wait lines on weekends, I am befuddled…

The Fry Bread House

4140 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Erica O. writes: I have a weakness for fry bread. I've grown up with this food so it's not so much a novelty as a long time staple of this a native Arizonan's diet. It conjures up memories of taking out of towners to Canyon de Chelly to see Spider Rock, volunteering…

Los Dos Molinos

260 S Alma School Rd
Ste 137
Mesa, AZ 85210

Halley S. writes: I came here for lunch today with a group of coworkers.  This Los Dos is pretty big and it was not packed at all for lunch.  Our server was friendly and prompt.  He brought us our chips and salsa right away which of the 2 salsas I really liked the…

Camelback Inn

5402 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

heather g. writes: Camelback Inn is fantastic, besides it being a little luxury desert retreat in the heart of Phoenix, it's especially cool when you have a friend that has a friend that works there and lets you break in to the pool. drink frilly cocktails and swim all…

Time Out Lounge

3129 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Erica O. writes: There are several shared characteristics of a good dive bar:
1. Cash only for cheap, stiff drinks.
2. Pool tables (or alternately, shuffle board. darts must be combined with some other lure in order to count.)
3. Jukebox (classic rock required, the top…

Sakana Restaurant

6989 N Hayden Rd., Ste A12
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Mark T. writes: There are sushi snobs everywhere. Sushi in Phoenix? Ha. At least that's what I used to think. Sure it's easy to look down on everyone who thinks they've had good sushi after eating at Ra, or Zen 32 - but forgive them, this is Phoenix and they're…

Greene House

15024 N Scottsdale Road
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Thomas S. writes: Having lived in California for 15 years I find it funny when a restaurant says it serves California fare. What? Beet salad and seared scallops are only available in California. Warm chocolate cake? Only in the Golden State? Hmmm. Well, what's not…

Sunflower Market

4402 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julia T. writes: I love this place. I always find great prices on fruit here. Seriously, their fruit prices kick ass.

They also have great things like soy pudding, and those MOJO mixed nuts bars. I love those things!

I've been hit on in here by a creepy guy who was a…

Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar

20715 N. Pima Road
Market Street at DC Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Thomas S. writes: Nestled between the pizza joint and the swanky seafood restaurant off Market St., Blue Wasabi rocks my world. Tiny, tiny, little place. More room on the patio than inside. The everchanging colored panels behind the bar may make your head spin, if…

Gelato Spot

3164 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Amy D. writes: Went late, late last night after the Fez hangout.  I feel guilt-free when going there!  We arrived a bit after 11:30 and let me just say I am soooooooo thankful (or scared) to know that it's open till midnight!
Had the peanut butter (yes, another…

Amsterdam

718 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Thomas S. writes: Though I've never been to Amsterdam (the country), I don't quite see the connection to Amsterdam (the club). I've heard in Amsterdam (the country) you're able to buy both cannabis and a whore right out in the open. Yet at Amsterdam (the club), I've…

Top's Liquor

403 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Sara B. writes: I might still be a virgin if it weren't for alcohol. Thank god I discovered it early, before all my pesky "standards" kicked in.

No, I didn't get my first drink from Top's. Or even my thousandth drink. But I do like to think that if I had, I could…

Coup Des Tartes

4626 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gabi K. writes: My boyfriend summed up our experience at Coup Des Tartes pretty well, even with the spelling and grammar issues - I swear he's college educated; he just thinks it's 'kool' to 'right' in his own unique style :)

I'm just going to add my own two cents...…

Chelsea's Kitchen

5040 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Diana H. writes: There are at few reasons why you might feel disinclined to read this review.  1.  You live in LA/the OC and think that reading a review of a Phoenix restaurant is a pointless and useless way to spend your precious Internet browsing time.  2. You live…

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

5200 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Doug R. writes: Just had my whole sales team here to celebrate our first half of the year.  It was summer and hot, but we got an incredible rate.   The service was outstanding and were upgraded to better rooms.  My team loved it even if for only one night.…

San Diego Bay Restaurant

9201 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283

Greg S. writes: San Diego Bay Restaurant is as good as its Yelp reviews.

My son and I are in Scottsdale for our 10th annual three-day Spring training pilgrimage.  After a winning Giants game, and lunch of ballpark fare we need some authentic cuisine, which we found…

FEZ

3815 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Jetta R. writes: I'm going to be honest here, I'm not sure if I'm giving FEZ a four-star rating or just Thomas. I figure since at least half of all the reviews for this place mention Thomas, and that it is practically impossible to say the word "FEZ" without…

Bravo Bistro

4327 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

sharon e. writes: my annual visits to scottsdale would be incomplete without a meal at the Bravo Bistro.  Steve and Tony run a wonderful establishment... it's beautifully decorated, the food is always spectacular, the service is top notch, and well - it's a family…

Melting Pot

3626 E Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Betsy R. writes: Paul Fratella (General Manager of Melting Pot) knows the meaning of extraordinary customer care.  I took today off from work to take my daughter, who had always wanted try fondue, to Shabu Fondue (they are the closest to our home).  Their website…

Build-A-Bear Workshop

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

w w. writes: Build-a-Bear workshop is such a cute place for kids...and adults!  It's a fun activity especially for little ones because they get to be a big part in putting together the bear of their choice.  

They get to choose pretty much everything about the…

Papago Brewing Company Inc

7107 E McDowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Alicia B. writes: Only a few things in life really, really excite me to where I kick my legs up or clap my hands with glee. Having Rogue's Hazelnut Brown on tap is one of them. Here, at Papago Brewery, they call this beer "nectar." I call it "the beer that started it…

Original Hamburger Works

2801 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Michael S. writes: If you were to open up the suggestion box this place has in its bar area, you would probably find 7 or so aging receipts for Fiesta Burgers that have one thing requested on them: "BBQ Sauce Please." They are all from me from my (thankfully) not very…

Zia Record Exchange

105 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

w w. writes: Zia will always have a soft spot in my heart.

When I was a poor college student living off oriental flavored top ramen, I'd sometimes find that I was having a problem making my monthly rent.  

Not to worry, I would simply pull out my box of CD's and…

Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico

1582 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

stephy s. writes: "So, Stephy, what do you feel like eating for dinner tonight?"

"Cozy!"

"Is Cozy a cuisine?"

It is at Richardson's. Wow, talk about walking into a place and instantly feeling welcome, warm, cozy and yummy. Now let it be said, right here and now, that the…

Patsy Grimaldi's Pizzeria

4000 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

lindsay b. writes: I forgot to mention, you have to get lighter, less heavy toppings. If you get a lot of toppings or heavy ones like sausage it will be soggy.

It will be super crispy and good if you get the light toppings.

I also discovered if you go to the website and…

Carlsbad Tavern

3313 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Gabi K. writes: The type of cuisine at Carlsbad is officially considered 'Green Hash Chile New Mexican Style.'  I know this because we asked the bartender as we sat pondering the menu.  This was my first visit to Carlsbad Tavern, and it will not be my last.

I went…

T. Cook's

5200 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Jared M. writes: I have been frequenting T'cooks bar for 6 years now.  The core of the staff has remained the same, which is quite uncommon in the food and beverage world.  There is a bartender / bar manager / all around good guy, by the name of Jason, that u must…