Durant's

Durant's is a very special place. It's the kind of dimly lit, tufted leather booth, candles, red walled restaurant that you would expect to see the rat pack in. It's a very old school steakhouse exactly like you see in the movies. You enter from the back and walk through the kitchen.The server's here are very professional, it looks like some have been here forever and they know exactly what they're doing. I love that they let you have time to have your cocktail before even asking if you want to order. They start off by bringing you crudite, ranch dip with veggie sticks and olives. It's a great way to start the meal. Then there is the bread. This bread is like nothing you've ever had before. After it's baked they pour a leak butter garlic concoction on top. It's kind of amazing! Of course everything served is absolutely delicious. We have been there on a couple of our anniversaries, and each time they have surprised us with a wonderful dessert. Everybody in the Phoenix area should have dinner at Durant's at least once. Have a great steak dinner and feel like you've gone back in time.

Have not been to Durant in many years. This landmark restaurant has been around for more than 70 years. Still has the old school ambience. Same red decor and entrance through the kitchen.Stopped in for weekday dinner. Service is exceptional. Had a prime rib end cut with baked potato and salad. Shared a calamari appetizer with friend.Food was very good. Prices were moderate to high but comparable to other high end steak houses. Good place for lunch or that special dinner occaision.

Food was great, ButBrought as group in for business. Ordered drinks, Old Fashion was terrible sent it back. Client ordered bottle of wine from Australia, did not taste very well so waited for it to breathe, looked over bottle label and found a label on back Drink by 6/2018 never seen date on wine? Waitress said it was inventory label???Looked it up and according to Australia law they are required to put shelf life on their wine. Was not good and felt I was lied to.Food finally came and was delicious.

A friend recommended Durant's a year ago because we are both fans of liver... random, I know! I finally made the drive tonight! After the customary 20 minutes lost in the airport lanes, I finally got here. And was it worth it! Gail, the bartender, was so attentive and suggested great compliments for everything. The iceberg wedge was fresh and crispy. Just needed a bit of salt and zest. The liver appetizer?! Oh my gosh! Amazing! If you're a liver fan, you will love these crispy critters! Enjoy them with the creamy horseradish! And the ambiance here? Stunning and lavish!

On a whim date night before a concert, Saturday afternoon 4pm no reservations. Got right in and seated. So classy with an old school vibe, tight seating quarters with other guests. The food was just delicious and fresh. We shared an appetizer and an entree and it was plenty of food for both of us with no left overs. The salmon was some of the best I've had, perfectly cooked and flavored! Fresh spinach salad with the complimentary bread was divine. Definitely on the pricy side, but worth it for the ambiance and the amazing meal!

Treating ourselves to a classy, classic old-school dining experience at the legendary #Durants in #Phoenix. Dinner was "Joyce" martinis, Manhattans, fried chicken livers, wedge salad and a T-bone steak. And we get dessert free for life because we have the 65th anniversary poker chips. We shared key lime pies and strawberry shortcake. You enter through the back door and walk through the kitchen and into history. Joe DiMaggio, Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and John Wayne all frequented Durant's. Sad to learn that the "meat puppets" (skewers of salami and cheese) served as bar bites were a casualty of Covid and no longer available.

This place is an Arizona staple with the best prime rib in town. You walk in and it feels like you have been transported back in time to prohibition. Service is insanely attentive.

To get the full Durant experience you must enter through the back door taking you into the kitchen. You will have the pleasure of smelling the steaks as they sizzle on the grill. The chefs and staff will great you as if the knew you were coming. Next is the decor. You will think you just stepped back in time to a old west saloon steak house. From the wallpaper to the 1/2 moon booths. You have to experience this. The oysters Rockefeller were delicious. Save some bread to dip into the cheese left on the plate. The steaks were delicious and cooked perfectly. Can't say enough for the service. Excellent staff took care of everything we asked for. Now be ready to spend a few dollars as the lowest priced steak is $85.00 that said the prices were worth the experience.

It's Wednesday at 6:40 and they are closed? Did they add being closed on Wednesdays through summer? No sign on the door or anything and not answering their phone. Hope everything is OK. ​

Honestly think Durant's has seen better days. The bar is still great. The drinks are still strong. But the steaks are soooo over-priced, especially when you have such outstanding competition from Steak 44 and the Mastros restaurants. The ambiance is classic and the service is still very good. But the prices have gotten out of hand for what you get.