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Saturday, 11 February 2012
Dining Guide
No. Central Restaurants

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16th St. Sports Bar
6522 N. 16th St.  602-285-5555
Open 11a.m. – 2  a.m. Monday – Sunday. Winner New Times "Best of Phoenix" Sports Bar. It has been in its current location for over 11 years. We have 25 flat screen TVs that constantly broadcast the best in sports. Our new owners, Marianne & Keith, took over in August 2008. They are both from Europe and while they have continued the successful theme of the bar, they have introduced many new sports such as soccer and rugby. They are continually adding new items to the menu... our perfected Fish 'N Chips being one of our recent additions.

Acacia Cafe
3701 E. Indian School Rd.  602-956-0908
Open 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday. For a break from the daily fast food grind, stop by Acacia Cafe for breakfast or lunch menu items including fresh-baked pastries, breakfast burritos, iced coffee, veggie paninis, and delectable nicoise salads.

*Aiello's
5202 N. Central Ave.  602-277-8700
Open 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday; 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday. Serving soups, salads, sandwiches, & pastas for lunch. For dinner try one of our pasta dishes like the tortellini alla panna or the ravioli of the day. Entrees include chicken parmigiana, veal scaloppini franchise, fish of the day, and many more.

Ajo Al's
5101 N. 16th St.  602-222-9902
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. Mexican favorites plus specialties such as albondigas soup, Mexican pizza and garden fajitas. Lunch specials; children's and to-go menus available.

Akai Hana Sushi Grill
8041 N. Black Canyon Hwy  602-864-9202
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday; 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday.  Akai hana Sushi & Grill has been serving fresh quality sushi and authentic Japanese entrees' in the central Phoenix area since 1986. Sushi rolls is our specialty! We have a wide variety of Sushi/Rolls to choose from. Nigiri (fish over rice), Sashimi (fish by itself), Tekka (Traditional Rolls), and Handrolls. Come and try many of our special rolls as well! Paul Roll, Sunset Roll, Mexico Roll, Grand Canyon Roll, and Godzilla Rolls are some of the specials

All Wrapped Up
503 W. Thomas Road  602-279-5122
Open 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Offering an assortment of salads, hot and cold wraps made with organic tortillas. Your choice of sides—pasta salad, fruit salad and kettle chips.

Apollo’s Lounge
5749 N. 7th St.  602-277-9373
Open 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday-Sunday. Apollo's Lounge will continue to bring you great entertainment, customer service, and spectacular drinks, stop by and meet our friendly patrons.

*Aunt Chilada’s
7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr.  602-944-1286
Open 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday – Sunday. Nestled in the shadow of the Squaw Peak Mountain, Aunt Chilada’s is truly an historic landmark with a personality all its own. Aunt Chilada’s not only carries on that century old tradition of heartfelt Southwestern hospitality, but also dishes out the finest Mexican food this side of the border.

Autumn Court
4300 N. Central Ave.  602-234-0512
Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. seven day a week. Szechuan, Mandarin and Cantonese cuisine, dine-in, take-out or delivery.

Babbo Italian Eatery
6855 N. 16th St.  602-279-1500
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11a.m. – 10p.m Friday – Saturday. Pasta, pizzas, Italian sandwiches, salads and more. Visit http://www.babboitalian.com

Bamboo China
7575 N. 16th St. #23  602-997-8780
Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday;                   12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Free delivery with $12 minimum order. Specials such as ginger chicken and crab puffs plus a full selection of Chinese favorites.

*Beckett’s Table
3717 E. Indian School Rd.  602-954-1700
Open for Dinner:  5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday; Closed Monday. Chef Justin Beckett brings together what matters to him most: family, friends and honest, incredible food. The menu emphasizes seasonal American cooking in dishes such as creamy grits and spicy and ouille sausage with mustard jus, wood-fired mussels with shallot-fennel broth, short ribs with mashed potatoes, and rock shrimp with smoked corn & butternut squash enchiladas.

* Bertha’s Caf้
3134 E. Indian School Road  602-955-1022
Open 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during the week and on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fresh made sandwiches and pastries daily. Breakfast will run you less than $6 and lunch will be around $7 plus a drink. Kids menu available. Visit www.berthascafe.com.

Blue Moon Sports Grill
7811 N. 12th St..  602-678-1165
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday; closed Monday. A Greek-style restaurant with Gyros as well as burgers, Greek salad and open-face sandwiches, and kebabs.

Blue Saguaro
7575 N. 16th St.  602-371-0254
Open 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday Closed Saturday-Sunday. Specialty sandwiches such as pesto panini, veggie and grilled chicken club plus fresh salads. Free delivery during lunchtime with $20 minimum order.

* Burger Studio
9822 N. 7th St.  602-216-2000
Open 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Featuring quarter-pound Angus beef, Buffalo, and turkey burgers, as well as sides like tater tots, sweet potato fries, and beer battered onion rings. Eat in or take out.

Chen Wok
7th St. & Maryland  602-263-0072
Open 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. Chinese fast food made to order with dine in, take out and delivery. Lunch specials from 11am - 5pm.

China Chili
302 E. Flower St.  602-266-4463
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11a.m. – 10p.m. Friday; 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday; 4:30p.m.-9p.m. Sunday. Be sure to try the Szechwan String Beans, Spicy Eggplant, Spicy or Honey Walnut Prawns and Lettuce Wraps.

Christo's Ristorante
 6327 N. 7th St.  602-264-1784
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday; dinner 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday; closed Sunday. Christo’s Ristorante boasts an elegant, romantic, yet simple and relaxing atmosphere. Join us to experience the consistency we have been serving the Phoenix community with for the past 25 years. Whether it's fresh seafood, one of our many classic pastas, the veal, or the crowd favorite Duck al orange, we have something to please the most distinguished palette.

Corbin's Bar and Grill
8729 N. Central Ave.  602-466-3201
Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; Saturday & Sunday brunch 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. dinner 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. An eclectic, open and inviting restaurant offering an upscale dining experience in the heart of Sunnyslope. Try the stone-fired quesadillas, the house-cured pork chops or smoked salmon, or a generous-sized burger.

Crown China Super Buffet
 5505 N. 7th St.  602-266-3698
Open 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. All-you-can-eat buffet. Seniors 10 percent off every day.

Culver’s Restaurant
825 E. Camelback Road  602-595-7876
10225 N. 28th Drive  602-861-2000
Open 10:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Menu features the signature ButterBurgerฎ, which is made from fresh, never frozen, 100-percent U.S. raised beef and seared on a hot grill to seal in the juicy flavor. The menu also features 45 other items including garden-fresh salads, sandwiches and home-style dinners, as well as the decadent frozen custard treats. Visit http://www.culvers.com.

Cyprus Pita Grill
4747 N. 20th St.  602-954-2394
Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily. Like the region that inspires its cuisine, Pita Grill continues to reflect the intersection of different tastes and sensations - healthy California-style cooking and hints of Middle Eastern cuisine - all containing delicious, wholesome ingredients bought fresh from local green markets.

* Darwin’s Bar & Grill
3623 E. Indian School Road  602-952-6744
Open 10 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily. Happy hour appetizers available 3-6 p.m. Salads, burgers and house specialties like meatloaf, beef stew, homemade chili, bacon-wrapped shrimp and roasted portabella burgers.

Different Pointe of View
11111 N. 7th St.  602-866-6350
Open 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; closed Sunday – Monday.  The genius of Different Pointe of View Is its aptitude to make fine dining an enjoyable and relaxed experience. Guests of this renowned, mountaintop restaurant are treated to an innovative and bold menu in an atmosphere that is as sophisticated as it is approachable.

*Dillon’s on Top of Central
8525 N. Central Ave  602-870-8860
Open 11a.m. – close daily. Known for their succulent and affordable baby back ribs, pulled pork, fried catfish and award-winning onion rings. They also throw a great party and will find just about any excuse to do it. Every weekend there's live entertainment, and holidays warrant themed foods and drinks as well as costumed employees.

Donovan's Steak & Chop House
 3101 E. Camelback Rd.  602-955-3666
Open dinner seating begins at 5 p.m.; martini hour 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. An upscale steakhouse with main dishes such as Australian rack of lamb, North Atlantic salmon, and filet mignon. Wine bar and cigar lounge open at 4 p.m.

Duck and Decanter
1651 E. Camelback Rd.  602-274-5429
Open 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; Thursday-Friday 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sandwiches, soup and salads, plus a wine and espresso bar, specialty retail foods and giftware. Call ahead for take out sandwiches.

Europa Pastry Cafe
6522 N. 16th St.  602-274-6047
 Open 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday – Friday; 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sunday; Closed Mondays. Fresh cheesecake, coffee cake, special occasion cakes, French and Danish pastries, bread, bagels, plus European-style hot or cold sandwiches and two hot Polish plate lunches.

*Eyeopener Restaurant
524 W. Hatcher  602-861-1468
Open 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. seven days a week. Hearty breakfast and lunch selections with traditional menu items as well as hearty family favorites, including homemade country gravy.

Feeney's
 6314 N. 12th St.  602-274-9700
 Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday; 5 p.m.-2a.m.. Saturday.10 a.m. – 1:00a.m. Sunday. Serving salad bar, burgers, sandwiches and soup for lunch; ribs, steaks and chicken for dinner; beer, wine and cocktails.

*FEZ
3815 N. Central Ave.  602-287-8700
 Open 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Monday –Thursday; 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Friday – Saturday; brunch available 10 a.m. Saturday – Sunday. Ultra sleek. Ultra urban. In the heart of central Phoenix. American cuisine infused with Mediterranean spices & ingredients that create fresh, flavorful selections and signature martinis and margaritas offered in a relaxing, contemporary atmosphere.

Fry Bread House
 4140 N. 7th Ave.  602-351-2345
 Open 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday; closed Sunday. Fry bread with beans, cheese and chili; Native American chili, hominy stew and Indian tacos; burros, tamales and fry bread desserts. Eat in or take out.

Fuego Bistro
713 E. Palo Verde Dr.  602-277-1151
Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2  p.m. & dinner 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. This unique setting offers diners a cozy dining room, patio beneath the stars, and a full service bar. Patrons can feast upon authentic Cuban, Puerto Rican and Latin American favorites such as Pernil Asado, Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Gandules.

*Gallagher’s the Sport Bar
Open 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Monday – Wednesday; 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Thursday – Friday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Sunday. Arizona's family of local sports grills where you'll find great food and service with High Definition sports! Come in any day of the week and enjoy food and drink specials, OTB, Karaoke, Trivia, and exciting ball games surrounded by dozens of your neighborhood friends. Gallagher's offers a good value price and home style service to keep you coming back for our great tasting menu.

*Garage Restaurant & Bar
1534 E. Bethany Home Rd.  602-265-4125Open for 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. Friday – Saturday; closed Sunday. Their menu is a casual, beer and wine-friendly assortment of affordable small plates, including cedar plank herb-marinated lamb chops with chimichurri, a cheese board, chili, salads, flatbreads, grilled cheese on brioche, hot dogs and brats, and a signature Garage Burger on toasted brioche with bibb lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, horseradish pickles, applewood-smoked bacon, and cheese.

*George & Dragon
4240 N Central Avenue  602-241-0018
Open 11a.m. – 2 a.m. daily. For over 15 years the GnD "as it is affectionately called" has been serving up traditional homemade British fare and imported pints of stout and lager. Award winning "Fish n Chips" as well as the largest selection of imported draught beer & Scotch in the Phoenix area.

Giuseppe’s Italian Kitchen
2824 E Indian School Rd  602-381-1237
Open 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 4:30-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3:30p.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Giuseppe's Italian Kitchen is a small trattoria style restaurant. From great Bruschetta to Homemade pastas, everything is made fresh daily.

The Great Dane
6219 N. 7th St.  602-265-2817
Open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11a.m. – 5:30 Saturday. We serve the best Vienna Beef
hotdogs in the Valley. Also on our menu: Italian sandwiches, home-made soups, and weekly
specials.

Greekfest
1940 E. Camelback Road  602-265-2990
Open 11 a.m. – 2:30p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. – 10p.m. for dinner Monday-Saturday. Greekfest hosts a unique Greek dining environment where all the things that make life most enjoyable come together through a celebration of food, wine, good company, spirited music, and memorable conversation.

Greektown
8519 N. 7th St.  602-674-8881
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday; dinner 4 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday. Vegetarian menu; full array of Greek items such as gyros, eggplant dip, spinach and cheese puffs, stuffed grape leaves, pitas and shish kabobs.

Half Moon Sports Bar & Grill
2121 E. Highland  602-977-2700
Open 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Monday- Sunday.  Food id served until 11 p.m. every night. Happy hour is 3-7 p.m. every day. The menu offers choices ranging from portabella mushroom sandwich and prochuitto pesto pasta to buffalo chicken salad and prime rib sliders. Plasma screen TVs throughout.

Hana Japanese Restaurant
5524 N. 7th Ave.  602-973-1238
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tuesday –Thursday , dinner 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday; Friday lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. – 10p.m.; 5 p.m. – 10 p.m Saturday; 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Hana Japanese Eatery offers authentic Japanese cuisine from authentic Japanese chefs. We have brought together over 35 years of experience to create dishes in our kitchen that will make your mouth sing.

Harley's Italian Bistro
4221 N. 7th Ave.  602-234-0333
Open for lunch 11 a.m.-2p.m. Tuesday-Friday, dinner served 5p.m. – 9:30p..m. Sunday – Thursday; 5p.m. – 10p.m. Friday - Saturday. Featuring New York-style pizza, entrees like spaghetti and meatballs, rigatoni primavera and chicken marsala, as well as salads, sandwiches and a nice selection of antipastos and appetizers.

* Hula’s Modern Tiki
4700 N. Central Ave.  602-265-TIKI (8454)
Open for lunch 11a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday; dinner 3:30 p.m. – 10p.m. Monday – Thursday; 3:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday; brunch 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. Modern Island cuisine, with most items having a distinctive Hawaiian flavor profile. Visit http://www.hulasmoderntiki.com.

Island Cafe
4747 N. 7th Street  602-277-1887
Located in the courtyard of the Valley Commerce Center. Open 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Il Posto
9832 N. 7th St .   602-870-4122
Open 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday – Sunday; 5 p.m. – 10p.m. Wednesday – Saturday. Cuisine inspired by Northern Italy, featuring personal-sized pizzas, a crostini trio, Capri burger, roasted chicken sandwich, shrimp alla fresca (an Italian ceviche) and perciatelli pomodoro pasta.

* Imperial Market & Deli
737 E. Glendale Ave.  602-285-6999
Open 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday. A restaurant and full deli as well as a grocery store. Sandwiches range in price from $7.99 to $11.99. You can also select soup or salad to complete your deli meal. Side dishes include Hummus, Babaganoush or a simple order of fries or onion rings. Restaurant menu includes all the deli fare plus Salmon, Ribeye, Chicken Stir Fry, Lamb Chops and various Shish Kabobs.

Keegan’s Grill
3114  E. Camelback   602-955-6616
Open 11a.m. – 11p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11a.m. – 12a.m. Friday – Saturday; 8a.m. – 10p.m. Sunday. Keegan’s Grill is a return to the roots and traditions of Early American restaurants that provided a home away from home; a gathering place for neighbors while sharing the hospitality of food and drink. We believe in relationships with our customers, our vendors, and our fellow workers.

King Solomon's Pizza
4810 N. 7th St.  602-870-8655
Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Friday; sundown – 11 p.m. Saturday. Closed on all Jewish holidays. Kosher menu, vegetarian pizzas, salads, pastas and falafels.

L'Amore Ristorante
3159 E. Lincoln Dr.  602-381-3159
Open 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Traditional Italian fare such as tortellini, linguine and capellini plus appetizers such as calamari and mussels marinara.

Lon's at the Hermosa
5532 N. Palo Christi Rd.  602-955-7878
Open for breakfast 7a.m. – 10 a.m. daily; lunch 11:30p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday – Friday; dinner 5:30 – 10 p.m. daily. Brunch 10 a.m. – 2p.m. Saturday & Sunday.  Rusconi's Artful American Cuisine captures the spirit, creativity and warmth that have evolved into today's Hermosa Inn in Phoenix. Menus are designed for maximum culinary impact with dishes that range from the pecan roasted pork tenderloin to the cinnamon and maple lacquered breast of duck.

Luke’s Chicago Style Sandwiches
1602 E. Indian School Rd.  602-264-4022
Open 10a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday. Serving homemade Italian Beef, Italian sausage and Italian meatball sandwiches served on French bread.  We also serve hot dogs, hamburgers and sub sandwiches.

*Maizie’s Caf้ & Bistro
4750 N. Central Ave.  602-274-2828
Open 11a.m. - 11 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Friday; 9a.m. – 12a.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Make yourself comfortable relaxing on the sofa, with appetizers and cocktails, make new friends at the community table, enjoy our full menu indoors or outdoors.

*Manhattan Pizzeria & Sub Shop
5224 N. 7th St.  602-248-8086
Open 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday; sundown-11p.m. Saturday. New York-style pizzas, Manhattan's famous subs, three types of wings, pasta dinners and more. Limited delivery area.

Mary Coyle's Ice Cream and Restaurant
5521 N. 7th Ave.  602-265-6266
Open 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday; 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Serving homemade ice cream treats since 1951 as well as sandwiches, soups and salads.

Maryln's Fish & Chips
6505 N. 7th St.  602-265-1999 Open
11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Seafood favorites like fried and specially seasoned cod or catfish, and battered shrimp or scallops, as well as burgers, gyros and a kids' menu.

Mateo's Cantina
5502 N. 7th Ave.  602-242-4252
Open 11 a.m. -  8 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Friday – Saturday. Appetizers, steaks, seafood, and Mexican fare; daily specials, and a happy hour Monday - Friday from 4 to 7 pm with reduced-price appetizers and drink specials, including house margaritas for $1.99.

Mi Patio Mexican Food Restaurant
3347 N. 7th Ave.  602-277-4831
Open 10 a.m. – 10p.m. Monday – Saturday; 11 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. The menu features classic favorites and modern adaptations to a culinary tradition that has made Mexico a favorite culinary destination. Pleasant dining and superb Mexican cuisine.

Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
3052 N. 16th St.  602-277-4927
Open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Featuring imported foods, fresh pastries and pita bread sandwiches. Catering services available.

Miracle Mile Delicatessen
20th St. & Camelback  602-776-0992
Open 10:30 a.m.. – 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Specialty deli sandwiches, potato pancakes, homemade soups, desserts and salads.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
2501 E. Camelback Rd.  602-955-9577
Open 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Monday – Saturday; 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. For 30 years, we have served only the finest quality foods, featuring USDA prime-aged beef, fresh fish and seafood, hand-picked produce, delicious appetizers and elegant desserts. Reservation recommended.

*Moto
6845 N. 16th St.   602-263-5444
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday. There's never a dull moment at Moto Sushi Bar Restaurant. Moto is the perfect place to cut loose with friends, toss back a few, and enjoy the best sushi in central Phoenix. When it comes to our Draft Beer selection, we do not cater to the media influenced masses, instead and without any apologizes, Moto offers The most eclectic draft selection in north central phoenix.  Please join us for A frosty adult beverage


Niccoli's
6102 N. 16th St.  602-279-5335
Open 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday. Italian favorites such as lasagna, stuffed shells and pizza made with homemade dough along with sub sandwiches and salads. Catering, party subs and platters.

NOCA
3118 E. Camelback Road 602-956-6622
Open 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. A fresh global approach to Italian, French, Asian and American. The menu changes frequently, but look for dishes like Italian-Asian crudos such as Japanese halibut with fingerling potato chips, and blue fin tuna with marinated beets. Appetizers might include chilled English pea soup with chorizo croquettes, and a terrific entr้e of skate wing with ramps and corn pudding. www.restaurantnoca.com

Oasis Grill
4818 N. 7th St.  602-285-1515
Open 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Friday; closed Saturday. Kosher sandwiches, deli items and salads. BBQ ribs Wednesday and Thursday.

Oregano's
1008 E. Camelback Rd.  602-241-0707
Open 11 a.m. – 10p.m. daily. Chicago-style pizza, wings, sandwiches and salads and the ultimate Pizza Cookie.

*Padre's Modern Mexican
1044 E. Camelback Road  602-277-1749
Open 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Friday; 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Features cross-cultural menu with favorites such as pulled pork, seasoned lobster and fish and a full rum bar.

Park Central Delicatessen
3110 N 3rd Ave # 175  602-277-4783
Open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday – Friday; Saturday 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Specialty deli sandwiches, potato pancakes, homemade soups, desserts and salads.

Phoenix City Grille
5816 N. 16th St.  602-266-3001
Open 11 a.m. – 9p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Specialties include griddled corn cakes, bacon-wrapped shrimp, macadamia nut crusted chicken and Ahi tuna salad.

Pizza Heaven
5150 N. 7th St.  602-277-8800
Open 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 10:30 a.m. – 11p.m .Friday – Saturday; 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. Choose from more that 36 toppings. Calzones, salads, pastas, sandwiches and wings. Free delivery with minimum $10 order.

Pugzie's Restaurant and Catering Co.
4700 N. 16th St.  602-279-3577
Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Deli-style sandwiches, salads and homemade soups and desserts. Patio dining; beer and wine. Heart-healthy menu offers gluten-free and low fat items.

*Roscoe's Bar and Grill
4531 N. 7th St.  602-285-0833
Open 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. Monday – Friday; 10a.m. – 2 a.m. Saturday – Sunday. Serving appetizers, salads, hot and cold sandwiches, quesadillas, and wraps.

Rosie McCaffrey's Irish Pub
906 E. Camelback Rd.  602-241-1916
 Open 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily. Live Irish music Friday-Sunday. Irish stew, salads, pot roast, corned beef, burgers and boxty (potato pancake) specials. Full bar with wine, house drinks and a large assortment of beers on tap.

Salvadoreno Restaurante
8911 N. Central Ave. #101  602-870-2955
Open 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday – Sunday. Try the pupusas. Tortillas filled with pork, cheese, and beans, and combination thereof! Breakfast try the platanos fritos, fried plantains...served with authentic sour cream from El Salvador and frijoles molidos.

San Gabriel Mexican Cafe
7000 North 16th Street  602-371-0111
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Friday – Saturday; closed Sunday. A modern taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. From after work margaritas to a fiesta-friendly lunch or dinner, San Gabriel offers a warm and welcoming fun experience each day of the week.

Sauce
742 E. Glendale Ave.  602-516-2400
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10p.m. Friday – Saturday.
Serving pizzas, chopped salads, paninis, pastas, and deserts. Also enjoy some of our great wines with your meal.

* Scramble
9832 N. 7th St.  602-374-2294
Open every day from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. with breakfast always being available. Several lunch items including sandwiches, pizzas and salads are available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.azscramble.com.

Sierra Bonita Grill
6933 7th St.  602-264-0700
Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. Comfortable "Ranch house" ambiance. Menu is a blend of "Old West" and "New West" cuisine, with priced ranging from $14-$24. Reservations available.

Slice of Sicily
3724 E. Indian School Road  602-667-3331
Open 11 a.m. 2 p.m. for lunch 4:30. – 8 p.m. Monday – Friday; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sundays. Homemade meatballs, linguini with clam sauce, eggplant parmigiana and, of course, Sicilian-style pizza, thick, bready and square-cut.

Smashburger
1949 E. Camelback Road  602-279-0757
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Smashburgers are a one-third or half-pound ball of beef smashed on a flat grill to sear. Served on a toasted artisan bun. Also Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs, and Smashsalads, with sides like veggie frites and rosemary and garlic-seasoned Smashfries. Local beer, wine, Hไagen-Dazs shakes, and root beer floats. Visit http://www.smashburger.com.

Sophie's  Bistro Bar Creperie
2320 E. Osborn Rd.  602-956-8897
Open 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for lunch Tuesday – Friday; dinner  4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday. Enjoy casual French fare in a relaxed and intimate setting in a 1940s stone cottage. Full bar. Available for private parties.

South China Buffet
4515 N. 7th Ave.  602-279-2787
Open 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. daily. Serving traditional Chinese cuisine

Spinato's
1219 E. Glendale Ave., #14  602-277-0088
 Open 11:00 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tuesday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday; 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Italian family favorites, dough and sauces made fresh daily, pizzas, pastas, salads and more.

* St. Francis
111 E. Camelback Road  602-200-8111
Open 11 .m.-10 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday;  9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday. St. Francis is an urban gathering place set in the heart of Phoenix. We are a neighborhood restaurant like no other: a modern, family-owned establishment that aims to nourish the community with exceptional cuisine in an inspired setting at good value. We offer Happy Hour all day long, free meals for kids and a seasonal menu that incorporates the freshest ingredients available.

Stacy’s Smokehouse
1650 E. Indian School Road  602-230-6724
Open 11a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday; closed Sunday. We've got BBQ and BBQ and more BBQ!!! We smoke our meat in old fashioned pits on real cookin' wood! Be prepared to wait a spell, we fix everything daily, not weeks or days in advance like the chain stores!!!

Stingray Sushi
2502 E. Camelback Rd.  602-955-2008
Serving lunch and dinner seven days a week, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m. This indoor/outdoor Mecca for sushi lovers features an extensive menu of innovative contemporary Japanese cuisine. The menu features a combination of timeless sushi dishes and more contemporary, whimsical creations. Stingray also offers an extensive menu of traditional Bento Boxes for lunch only. Visit www.stingraysushi.com.

*Stumpy's Pizza
1331 E. Northern Ave.  602-997-2727
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday; closed Sunday. Hand tossed pizzas, subs, wings, salads and appetizers. Call ahead for to-go orders.

Sub Factory
1747 E. Camelback Road  602-234-2165
Open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. We make everything from the popular Italian sub like the 8" Lil Abner and 17" Super Combo to our delicious Pastrami, Roast Beef or Steak & Cheese subs. We've been serving oven toasted sandwiches since 1970 and use only the freshest ingredients.

*Sun Up Brewing
322 E. Camelback Rd.  602-279-8909
Open 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday - Thursday. Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – midnight. Sonoran ales on draught along with bottled beer and wine, appetizers, salads, soups and entrees. Fresh brewed bottled and keg beer and root beer to go.

Sylvia's La Canasta Mexican Food
5502 N. 7th Ave.   602-242-4252
Open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Freshly prepared Mexican food, happy hour specials and mariachis on weekends.

*TexAZ Grill
 6003 N. 16th St.  602-248-7827
Open 11a.m. – 10p.m. Monday – Saturday; 4p.m. – 10p.m. Sunday. Chicken fried steak, burgers, salads, pork chops, prime rib and chili, along with nightly specials.

*That’s A Wrap!
800 E. Camelback Rd.  602-252-5051
Open 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Food that’s fresh, not fried; a relaxed atmosphere; reasonably priced lunch or dinner; patio seating and affordable beer and wine. Our flavorful wraps, rice bowls and entree salads have been a mainstay in Central Phoenix since 1998. That’s a Wrap has earned consistent wins on “Best Restaurant” lists for fast-casual dining in publications across the Valley.

* The Grind
3961 E. Camelback Rd.  602-954-7463
Open 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Sunday –Thursday; 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday. Featuring the only coal-fired ovens of their kind in the United States. Tasty appetizers, salads, chicken, fish, steak, burgers and weekly blackboard specials. All dishes are cooked in cast iron and served on wood or pewter plates. Craft beers, classic cocktails, milkshakes and more. Visit www.thegrindaz.com.

*The Rokerij
6335 N. 16th St.  602-287-8900
Open 11 a.m.. – 12 a.m. Monday – Friday; brunch 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday – Sunday; 4 p.m.-12 a.m. dinner service Saturday – Sunday.  Features an upscale American menu served in an atmosphere of European charm. Check out the unique cellar bar, open every day until 1 a.m.

*The Wrigley Mansion
2501 E. Telawa Trail  602-955-4079
Open for lunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday; dinner served 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Thursday – Saturday; lounge open 4 p.m.-close Thursday – Saturday; Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reservations recommended. The Wrigley Mansion invites you to eat, explore and enjoy our historic property. Geordie's Restaurant & Lounge located inside The Wrigley Mansion offers an unmatched dining experience and unique lounge environment. Geordie's offers comfortable food in an elegant atmosphere where everyone is welcome.

*Ticoz Resto-Bar
5114 N. 7th St.  602-200-0160
Open 11 a.m.. – 12a.m. Monday – Friday; 10 a.m. – 12 a.m. Saturday - Sunday. Serving delicious appetizers like the chipotle & cinnamon flautas and the pork tostadillas. Choose from a wide array of entrees like the chimmichurri pork lion chops and the grilled chicken palm frond.

*Thirteennorth Grill
1301 E. Northern Ave.  602-795-1397
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Executive chef Thomas Ryan's lunch and dinner menu is firmly planted in American comfort food territory, and it's affordable.

Tutti Santi Ristorante Italiano
7575 N. 16th St., #5  602-216-0336
Open 5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. daily. Homemade Italian specialties and appetizers.

*Two Hippies Beach House
501 E. Camelback Rd.  602-277-0399
8945 N. 7th St.  602-944-0501
Open 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Our meats and vegetables are organic. The menu’s streamlined, but everything on it is cheap and filling, from fat fish tacos to overstuffed green chile beef burritos. On a balmy day, the cheerful patio is a great place to enjoy a casual bite.

*Two Hippies Dropped Out of College and Opened a Pizzeria
5341 N. 7th Ave  602-265-3604
Open 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday. Try the Jewish pizza with Russian dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and red onion, while the Chinese pizza will have bamboo shoots, chicken, noodles, and a special Chinese-style sauce. Pizzas will top out at $8, while subs will run about $6. Service is takeout and delivery only, and there is a walk-up window.

Two Hippies Breakfast Joint
4306 N. 7th Ave.  602-274-0079
 Open 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily. Look for homemade pancakes with fruit toppings, waffles, house made granola, and more.

*Windsor
5223 N. Central Ave.  602-279-1111
Open 11 a.m. – 11p.m. Monday – Thursday; 11a.m. – 12a.m. Friday – Saturday; 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday. Windsor is your North Central neighborhood bar and restaurant where everyone is welcome!

 Z Pizza
53 W. Thomas Road  602-234-3289
Open 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Friday – Saturday. Pizzas made with 100 percent organic tomato sauce and wheat crust and fire baked on hot bricks. Also a selection of salads, sandwiches and pasta.

*Zipps Sport Grill
Open 11 a.m. – 2 a.m. daily. Zipps Sports Grills are locally owned and operated and we thrive on neighborhood business. Each Zipps location offers you the same delicious homemade menu and large selection of your favorite libations served by our friendly staff. Catch your game on H.D. flat screen TV’s, play a game of pool or shuffleboard in your Neighborhood Sports Grill. Bring your friends or make new ones at any of our locations near you. When it comes to sports, food and drink, - Zipps is the Spot.