AZ88

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1322) • $$

"As a lover of espresso martinis, I knew I had to check out AZ88's. Afterall, they landed number 7 on Yelp's "Ten espresso martinis you'll agree are worth the buzz" blog in 2023! We had a friend visiting from out of town and thought it was the perfect opportunity to check it out.We arrived on a Sunday evening. AZ88 does not accept reservations, and fortunately for us, AZ88 was not packed that evening. The space is inviting. The dim lighting makes it a little sexy and romantic. We chose outdoor seating and were seated immediately. The server came to greet us shortly after and took our drinks orders. I ordered the espresso martini and my husband and our friend both ordered an old fashioned. The drinks arrived promptly and wow, their espresso martini is one of the best I've ever had! I enjoyed it so much I ordered another one halfway through the meal. It had just the perfect amount of creaminess and sweetness to me. The guys also enjoyed their old fashioned drinks and ordered seconds.For food, we ordered:Shrimp ceviche $17Dipping fries $13St. Petersburg Potatoes $14Halibut entree $36AZ88 Chicken $18The first three items are appetizers. They were delicious and great for sharing. My favorite was the dipping fries. It came with waffle fries with remoulade, spicy chili ketchup, and buffalo-bleu dips. Hubs and I split the halibut entree. It came with half a pound of Atlantic halibut white-fish, pan-seared with lemon, capers, white wine, and garlic butter then served with baby red potatoes and grilled green beans. The kitchen split the entree into two plates for us, which was appreciated. After starting with three appetizers, half of the entree was more than enough for us. Our friend ordered the chicken sandwich and had no complaints!Food and service were excellent. I highly recommend AZ88, especially to espresso martini lovers!"

Hanny's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1175)

"A fab spot to grab light bites and cocktails downtown before or after a game, show, symphony, etc. It is set in an old department store and I highly suggest walking around and exploring the building. You will see some interesting things! I love their dirty martinis and lemon drops. We may actually drop back in this weekend after attending a concert. See you soon, Hanny's!"

The Duce

★★★★☆ 3.6 (973) • $$

"Came to The Duce for their Urban Cowboy event in June and omg it was so much fun! The Duce is a unique, fun space and the ambiance is great for a night out. Love that it's an open concept, has both indoor and outdoor areas, and doesn't feel too congested even when there is a lot of people. The food we got was delicious! We tried the fried Mac and cheese sampler bites as well as their sliders. They offer a ton of different drinks and I was able to get a yummy mocktail. Service was great and everyone was friendly and inviting. I can't wait to go back for the next Urban Cowboy event because it was so unique and fun I'll definitely return!"

Crescent Ballroom

★★★★☆ 4.2 (692)

"I've lost count of how many times I've witnessed the mesmerizing performance of The Ocean Blue, but this is undoubtedly their second mind-blowing show at this venue. Trust me, the vibes here are off the charts! The acoustics? Absolutely killer! Though I must admit, the staff can be a tad curt, and the drinks might leave you thirsting for more flavor. But hey, let's focus on the bright side--they constantly bring in phenomenal bands that rock this joint to its core!"

Avanti

★★★★☆ 3.9 (354) • $$$

"Such a great place. Old world Italian vibe meets modern cuisine and taste. This place is a gem for all of you who love classic Italian dishes done right, generously sized, and made with love. The pasta is incredible as well as the selections on this menu. Drinks are generous, and the atmosphere is great. We ordered quite a few dishes. The stand out was the fettuccine Alfredo, and the double pork chop, which were excellent. others at the table had spaghetti and meatballs with sausage, spaghetti with marinara sauce, and extra side of meatballs. We also enjoyed the Caesar salad, which was great."

Nakama Sushi Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.6 (353)

"Ambiance is top tier, Great playlist , quick seating, friendly and knowledgeable staff.Clean, ample parking , great selection of rolls and sides."

Jade Bar

★★★★☆ 4.2 (195) • $$$

"Views views views!!! If u're looking for a chic vibe restaurant bar with gorgeous views, u found it!!! Jade Bar is a gem! I've only had a couple of appetizers here, and I can't say that they were fabulous, as I ordered some pretty plain Jane stuff. The Housemade chips and onion dip, as well as the Vegetable crudite were ok. I wished the dips for both those appetizers had more flavor and kick to them, but, knowing that I ordered some pretty unflavorful dishes, I'll quit my whining. On the other hand, the cocktail was divine! The Lost Dutchman was so tasty & refreshing!! Don't be shy! U can totally eat the flowers that are elegantly decorated in ur cocktail!! Service was great! Our server came by to check on us just the right amount of times!! Price is on the high side, but u're paying for the stunning views as well as u're in paradise valley!!! Go ahead and splurge!!!"

Paradise Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.3 (93) • $

"Little hole in the wall lounge with great service and prices. The bar and the bathrooms were extremely clean and I can totally appreciate the "nice vibes only" policy. They even offer a cute little menu with really affordable snacks and apps. Will definitely be dropping off my husband here at my next visit to HomeGoods."

Outrider Rooftop Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (122)

"We arrived promptly at 7:20 for our 7:30 reservation. We were seated right away. Our drink order was taken within minutes. We had a table with a great view. Ambiance was business casual. The restaurant is on the top floor of The Canopy Hilton hotel. Once we had our wine & mimosa we ordered a few plates to share (spicy garlic shrimp & meat plate) The spicy garlic shrimp came with some bread to dip in sauce. It was good but not great. The meat plate had 2 kinds of cheese, 3 meats, crackers, bread, fog jam, olives & pickled cauliflower. I liked it better. Our waiter (Tony) was very attentive & checked on us often. The sunset view was the best part! We will definitely be back with a group for the views, the food needs work. Just a side note everything is served in plastic. Even their wine (not a fan)has"

Palo Verde Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (72)

"The divest of dive bars that if you are a local, make you proud that this is your local spot. We had the pleasure of hanging out here one evening with our friends who are super regulars. Cheap drinks, other bar patrons are awesome to socialize with, Owner is cool as hell. There was a DJ on our visit so the music was blasting, folks were dancing, good times all around. Two pool tables, and old arcade games for entertainment, back outside patio for chilling. A true dive bar gem."

Thirsty Camel at The Phoenician

★★★★☆ 4.1 (71) • $$$

"The most beautiful lounge inside and outside!! Bring your own of town guests for a five star experience on the patio with fire pits or on Saturday for afternoon tea. Book a cabana and make a day out of it!"

Alibi Tempe

★★★★☆ 4 (64)

"Walking in, Alibi has a nice atmosphere. I love the roof top vibe. Came here for a work event and boy was it a mess. It seemed like they were not prepared to accommodate our group. The menu is very limited so it was concerning how long some items took to come out. We were in no means any rush but chips and a salsa should not take over an hour to get to the table. The food was a hit or miss. I really enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower. A fellow co-worker enjoyed the edamame but said they were messy and spicy. I personally had the seared ahi with some Asian noodles. I could not eat the pasta. It just didn't go well with the tuna for me. The noodles did not give Asian vibe. It was also cut on the thinner side. I really wish the sesame seeds I saw on the edamame was encrusted on the tuna."

Lush Cafe And Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (56)

"I visited Lush for brunch, but I can already see the potential for an amazing atmosphere at night time.The food was great. I had both the shrimp and grits, which came with turkey sausage (that's a plus for me) and the French toast. Both were very flavorful! They have a music theme with drinks aligning with that theme. I had a purple drink, although I can't remember the name. It was great.Service was quick. The server was very attentive and the owner even came out to explain the restaurant and the theme.I can't wait to go back and try more menu items."

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (81) • $$

"12.18.24: We hit Skysill Rooftop Bar at the Westin for their Wednesday Holiday movie. What a sweet spot ~ incredible views & perfect weather to watch an outdoor movie. My friend & I had never been here before & only came for the movie experience. We both love Westin Hotels & we're impressed w/ the lobby restaurant, so probably come back to try it out. I can't speak to the food/drinks at the bar b/c we brought our own popcorn & didn't buy anything. So super nice of them to let us just hang out w/o a bar minimum. I did register on Event Brite for tickets..."

Skippers Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (12)

"A dive bar with a lot of regulars, karaoke and a good ol' Cheers vibe is what you get here. Our bartender poured great drinks and we had a good time chatting with the locals. Our tab was surprisingly much lower than expected. Score! I'm sure the bff and I will waltz on over when in need of a chill, entertaining night. She sings, I watch."