The Best Salad in Phoenix

Rocket Burger & Subs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1151) • $$

"This burger was incredible. Cooked perfect with a soft bun, delicious sauce, and quality pastrami stacked on top. I was in heaven! Dare I say the best burger I've had in Arizona yet? It might not be an over the top "Instagram" pic burger, but it was absolute perfection. Fries were tasty too. The entire family enjoyed their food. The soda options were fun too. We would definitely come back!"

MVPita Mediterranean Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (812) • $$

"This place was really good. Loved my pita sandwich. Next time I'm getting hummus on the side to add to it. The spicy hummus was my favorite. We also got falafels that were fresh and delicious. The chicken was okay but I prefer the gyro meat and kabob! They were getting pretty busy when we were there too."

Adela's Italian Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (773) • $$

"This is an excellent Italian Restaurant. My first course was the Insalata di Spinaci (Spinach Salad). The salad was delicious and perfectly dressed. The complimentary bread that came with the meal was outstanding. For the main course, I ordered Fettuccine Della Casa and Penne all' Arrabbiata, both dishes were incredible. The service at the restaurant is top-notch. I highly recommend this restaurant, if you enjoy Italian Food."

Baby Kay's Cajun Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (800)

"Loved this experience! Getting hit with the jazz guitar music walking in, the art on the wall, and the smell of the food was unique and memorable. I took a spot at the bar and was attended to quickly, even though the place was packed. I ordered the Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo (cup) and the Catfish Dinner. The gumbo was packed with flavor and had the perfect kick. The catfish was flaky and cooked perfectly. On a scale of 1 - 10, I'm totally gonna hit this place up again....there's lots on the menu I must try!"

Richardson's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1014)

"Richardson's is a well known local establishment serving up New Mexican-inspired fare for the last 30+ years... It is warm and cozy with a Southwestern vibe.I've been in for dinner a couple of times over the years, most recently on a double date with my husband and some friends. We made a reservation ahead of time -- I recommend you always do so to avoid a long wait. Even with a res, we waited for a bit at the bar and had a drink... no big deal.Service was attentive at the bar and also once we were seated. We went with the pan seared salmon bites appetizer for the table, accompanied by some drinks. For entrees, three of us went with a Chilean Sea Bass special and my husband went with the Chimayo Chicken. Each came with a dinner salad, which was delicious. There are a variety of sides you can choose from too... We all agreed that while tasty, the entrees were all pretty rich and saucy... We are used to eating a bit lighter, so none of us could finish our food, nor did we have room for dessert. That being said, I look at this as a once in a while / special occasion kind of place vs. a regular on the rotation.I definitely want to return for brunch sometime - it's served daily until 4pm. If you've gotten this far in my review and want to meet up to check it out, let me know :)"

The Greene House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (769) • $$

"I had an absolutely amazing lunch here with my team. The service was timely and professional - and executed with amazing expertise. We were sat quickly, the team that served us was sufficient, we had our food delivered promptly, everything was delicious - and we were able to be in and out in under an hour for the six of us. The place's esthetic was very clean and business casual. It's a great place to stop by for a business meeting, special lunch, or a stop after a fitness class. I had the ahi tuna poke lunch meal and it was incredible. Excited to go back!"

Frasher's Smokehouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (603) • $$

"I love this place. Came here with coworkers to celebrate a new opportunity. I wont be in the area anymore so we came here. I love the look now since it was remodeled. I think it is more dinning friendly. The ambiance is just great. The table service is a great new touch too. The server did a great job. I got the chicken, turkey, mac & cheese and beans. The food was excellent as always. They do not have koolaid anymore though. I will have to drive up here on the weekends to get that delicious chicken and turkey."

Tonto Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (637) • $$

"11-25-22Reservations Open TableI credit this exceptional find of a restaurant to my Mother in Law. In planning for our trip to Phoenix I wanted to make reservations to take them out. She chose this place and I reserved an early dinner for four. Parking was convenient as it is next to a golf course so beautiful views. We sat outside with heaters on which was really nice. As we are on holiday and to celebrate my husband's early birthday we started with cocktails. I had a spicy blood orange Margarita it was delicious. The table shared a order of fried buttermilk calamari. For the main course I had scallops. Dessert we had a birthday celebration for hubby as well as a crème brûlée that we shared. When the check came I almost fainted as it was half the price the same experience would cost in Miami. Definitely would return the service, food and atmosphere were super."

Pokitrition - Sushi Burritos & Poke

★★★★☆ 4.4 (493) • $$

"I've been here a few times! I usually get their sushi burritos. This time I went with their 'build your own' poke bowl option with tuna and salmon. Always great quality fish. It was delicious! Their store's always clean and their staff is good about cleaning up the seating area as soon as a table leaves. Good, friendly service!"

Basil & Garlic Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (492) • $$

"Came here strictly off of other Yelp reviews. This is a small whole in the wall type of establishment. Inside was completely redone since covid due to an unfortunate fire. :( The waiter we had was very friendly. We asked him about the dishes & what he would recommend. He was very helpful & patient with us. I ordered the linguini & clams with white sauce, it was quite tasty, but, in all honesty it was a little on the salty side. But, very flavorful. My husband ordered some chicken pesto pasta dish & he said his was very tasty. We also had some cheese garlic bread as an appetizer. Also good! He did say that the bread for the garlic bread is the same as what they use for their pizzas, all in all, I'd say this is a very good hidden gem, definitely would suggest giving them a try if you ever in the area. Oh & just fyi, they are located in a strip mall type of place."

King Gyros

★★★★★ 4.7 (399) • $

"King Gyros is an an excellent place to go for food simply because of the portentous portions. I got a gyro plate with no onions: it included two pita breads, some tomatoes, a small salad, fries, and lots of gyro meat. I am not a fan of salad so I was pleasantly surprised by how great the salad was. I thought the fries were average. But the gyros and sauce were excellent. I tried out the deep fried zucchini and it was above average. Overall, I couldn't even finish the gyro plate because there was so much food. My whole order came out to $18.46."

Sidewinder Subs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (385) • $

"Amazing subs! I've been back. Far from me but I love this place! Told everyone I know, go here for subs"

Nino's Greek Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (391) • $$

Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (477) • $$

"Been Around A Long TimeRed Devil has been around for a long time because they know what they are doing. The pizza is good, the pasta is good. Such a great spot for a bite to eat.We ordered alfredo, pepperoni/sausage pizza, wings, fried zucchini and mushrooms. It was all very delicious. The pizza had a crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and just the right amount of toppings and cheese. The wings were delicious, meaty, seasoned well, and paired with homade ranch dressing Excellent food and wonderful service! The environment is very relaxing and we will definitely be coming back to eat again soon"

Culinary Gangster

★★★★★ 4.7 (303) • $$

"We stopped by Culinary Gangster on our way back from Sedona for a quick bite. For a Saturday afternoon, they were quite busy but had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoors had misters to keep you cool on this warm summer day. The menu is expansive and has a lot to offer. I appreciated that you could have some items served as a wrap vs salad. I enjoyed the Caesar wrap. Having read some reviews, they now offer original Caesar dressing with their house-made Caesar with balsamic. Pro-tip: Yelp check-in for 10% off your first order!"

George's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (344) • $$

"I've been wanting to have a gyro at George's Kitchen for some time and finally was able to experience it.I was a little surprised to learn that you order at the counter, take your number, go sit down where you want to, and the food will eventually be brought to you. I guess I didn't do my research beforehand to know that this was the case, but no worries, the food is good!I ordered a gyro and side salad. The meat was a little crispy, but I like it that way, so I enjoyed the gyro and ate my entire side salad. Of course, I was pretty full by the time that I'd eaten everything! They do have specials daily that do look very interesting that I would like to try when I'm not in the mood for a gyro. There is also a lunch menu.It's a great casual restaurant to grab a bite to eat with a diverse menu (not just Greek food)."

Thai Lotus Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (409) • $$

"The triangle of deliciousness (minus the sketchy 711) on 19th Ave and Glendale is legit. The trifecta - Thai Lotus, Authentic Liberian, and Otoyac are some of the best ethnic restaurants we have in the valley. I decided to try Thai Lotus after being blown away by the adjacent restaurants. I ordered the yellow curry with tofu. I ordered mild spiciness, but it was enough to make my nose run. I'd definitely go back again and try other items."

Shane's Pizza On 87

★★★★☆ 4 (400) • $

"My favorite pizza 8n Chandler, so delicious.. Staff is amazing and the prices are great."

The Hungry Monk

★★★★☆ 3.7 (464) • $$

"They have amazing tasty wings and their trivia nights are so much h fun. It was my first time there and I was pressed"

La Torretta Ristorante

★★★★☆ 4.3 (339) • $$$

"It's nice to have a family run restaurant with all of the restaurant group places around. It's clear that they care and want to do a good job. The bread service was very good with fluffy ciabatta and plenty of butter. They made chicken francese for me even though it was not on the menu. Our tablemates had chicken Parmesan, salmon penne and smoked chicken rigatoni - they all liked their dishes as did I.The cheesecake for dessert was very smooth and light even though it was a very large piece.There are a few things that would help this become a much more desirable choice:1. Add some warmth to the venue. It is very sterile with fluorescent looking lights, big open spaces between tables and a bar that reminds one of a sushi restaurant. It just doesn't feel homey at all. Some warm lighting and not white paint would do wonders. Although the owner doesn't like a crowded room or adding more tables, patrons prefer the cozy feeling of a place that looks more intimate. It looks like they can't afford more tables the way it is set up now. 2. They need to season the calamari with some salt and they were a tad too chewy as well.3. The marinara sauce was watery and lacked richness.4. Add cocktails being available (and the price) on the menu.5. Clear the empty tables of their dirty dishes much more quickly - it feels gross sitting next to an uncleared table."

Panini Bread and Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (267) • $

"When visiting a friend who lives in this area, my other friend and I wanted to stop for a quick drink and a bite to tide us over until dinner later that day. We were amazed at the prices of the food and the quality! Only $7.95 for a London Broil which included the au jus! It even came with a side of pasta salad which was amazing! The place is quaint, but has a decent amount of seating that is comfortable for a quick bite to eat. As well as friendly staff that was attentive, and cleared our plates/tray. We did converse a little with a gentleman who mentioned being from Michigan and hoping to see us return. When in the area and looking for a solid sandwich or salad, this is the place to check out!"

Flower Child

★★★★☆ 4.2 (332) • $$

"I wasn't sure what to expect when we decided to try Flower Child, but I'm so glad we did! I ordered the Mother Earth bowl with steak, and my husband had the Forbidden Rice bowl with chicken. Both dishes exceeded our expectations.When I think of healthy eating, I usually brace myself for something bland and unexciting. But Flower Child completely changed my perspective. The food was bursting with flavor, well-seasoned, and surprisingly filling. You can tell they put a lot of care into the ingredients and preparation.The casual yet inviting atmosphere made it a great spot for a relaxed meal, and the service was friendly and efficient.We're already planning our next visit to explore more of their menu. If you're skeptical about "healthy" food being satisfying, give Flower Child a try--you might just be pleasantly surprised like we were!"

Thai Long-An

★★★★☆ 4.3 (309)

"We were craving some Thai food for lunch and there was a few options, but we settled on this one. This was my first time at this restaurant and there was enough parking spots on a weekend afternoon. There was one other family dining when we arrived, and a few more came while we were there.We ordered crab rangoons for our appetizers, and they came with a sweet and sour sauce. They were delicious! Crispy, hot, and creamy cheese/crab filling. For my entree, I chose the drunken noodles with tofu, spice level 4/5. My dining companion ordered their yellow curry with tofu, spice level 3/5.Our food came out and we dug in. My dish was not piping hot, but moderately warm with some hot spots in the middle. There wasn't enough sauce/flavors and the noodles were more on the mushy side. The tofu was cooked well and tasted great. My dish was not spicy, maybe a 2 or 3, so I added some Sriracha sauce. I tried the yellow curry and it was pretty good.Service was friendly and our waters were refilled appropriately. I may try different dishes if I return in the future, but in the meantime I will choose other Thai restaurants."

Noble Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (295) • $$

"So, I LOVE Noble bread and frequently get it at the farmers market. I do not find myself at the eatery often, as it's not too close to me, but on this fine day the occasion arose and we ordered Noble takeout. Their online platform didn't allow much modifications and my friend was looking for something specific so I called in instead. The gentlemen on the phone was not the friendliest and made sure to note that I could have ordered online, which I do understand and is easier as I was getting food for 5, but also could have had a friendlier tone. I ordered the ham sandwich, friends got the turkey sandwiches, mixed green salad and Italian grinder. All sandwiches come with a side mixed green salad, very basic, just greens - but you can upgrade it to caesar salad. Lastly couple brownies and the hummus with nduja ( it's sort of like a chorizo sausage blend) and pickled veggies on top. It came with fresh house made pita bread. Most of the sandwiches come on their fired pita bread or hoagie. Considering they have so many delicious fresh loafs, but that's okay. Sandwich was quite tasty, fresh ingredients for sure. The brownie was also good, but a bit cakier than I prefer. The stand out for me was the hummus with nduja! I've never had anything like that combination, but it was absolutely delicious and I will definitely be ordering it again or would make a special trip for it! Order was done promptly in 20 minutes and packaged well with all the things we needed. I did noticed their menu changes, sometimes they have trio breads or maybe that was in the past or specials. Menu is not huge by any means, 4 or so sandwiches, classic pizza, variety of sides and take and bake pasta options. Everything is definitely fresh though."

George's Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (289) • $$

"I stopped in for lunch yesterday and was very pleased with my meal. My Gyro was stuffed full and tasted great, and my side salad was freaking terrific. The prices were great too. Win win!"

Pita Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.1 (326) • $$

"The prices have gone up as they have with most places. The fresh juice is now nearly $10 for a cup, which is a bummer because it was so good but I am NOT paying that kind of money for something I'm going to drink in a matter of minutes - my frugal self just cannot justify it. The food is still great despite the cost of inflation. I tried the garlic whip dressing this time and my goodness was it delicious with a very unique taste."

Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (309) • $$

"Randomly found this Thai restaurant. I recommend you to try Drunken noodles, potstickers and banana fried ice-cream for dessert. Food tasted so authentic and good. Ambience is neat and clean for dine-in.I feel the Quantity is less compared to other Thai food restaurants and service was ok."

NY Slicers Deli

★★★★★ 4.5 (267) • $

"Went in and picked up lunch for the office last week. Their sandwiches all looked amazing. I should have called ahead but the staff was very friendly and many regulars that stop by. Great ambiance and the Ruben was fantastic."

Plaza Bonita

★★★★☆ 3.8 (366) • $$

"Authentic Mexican food here. It gets packed; we saw few people waiting for tables. Service was fast and food was delicious. I tried their lunch combo with enchilada and tamale. It was really tasty. Portion was big so I couldn't finish my food but not enough left to take home. My friends had their burrito and tacos. Everyone enjoyed their food and made plans to return to try more things. They had comfy booths and nice decor. Highly recommend!"

Gyros And More

★★★★☆ 4.2 (287) • $$

"First time trying their food, and won't be the last! We called in a to-go order about 4:30pm on a Saturday. We were told it would be ready in 20 minutes. We drove over from Buckeye, which took 20 minutes, and our order was just being finished up. I had a Greek salad with gyro meat. It was fantastic. Everything tasted fresh, the greens nice and crisp. There was lots of meat. I would definitely get this again.My husband had the gyros plate, and he thoroughly enjoyed it, too. His whole container was loaded with meat and fries!"

Stevie's New York Style Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (275) • $

"There are quite a bit of pizza spots in our area, but Stevie's New York Style Pizza's positive reviews on Yelp stood out to me, so I thought I would give them a try. We ordered a large half white and supreme pizza. Their white pizza is yummy, but I wish there was a bit more flavor. We also ordered salad and their 24 piece zucchini. Their fried zucchini tastes good but the size of their zucchini pieces are inconsistent. Perhaps adding more small zucchini pieces would be good because the small pieces are half the size of the normal-sized ones. Other than that, we were pleased with their food and would definitely come back! We love the dough of their thin pizza. They also have great customer service and our food was ready on time!"

Paradise Valley Pizza Company

★★★★☆ 4.4 (245) • $$

"We wanted to try Paradise Valley Pizza Company for a long time. Today we had a chance to order pizza togo. Pizza was freshly made. We ordered their Ditka which had fried onions as one of the toppings. It was interesting and gave nice sweet flavor. Crust was nice too. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoy! Highly recommend!!"

Maui Hawaiian Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (231)

"My concerns and sympathy goes out to all of those affected by the fires. I had a weekend with Maui on my mind. I volunteered with a group to raise money for the Maui Fire & Disaster Fund with Maui United Way on Saturday. When I saw this place the next day, I took it as a sign. There is no such thing as a coincidence.Maui Hawaiian Grill served up some decent eats. The guy at the register was really nice and I enjoyed my Kalua Pork with Cabbage. I got my usual of all macaroni salad and no rice because I like to give my doctor something to worry about. ;D The kalua pork was a tad on the drier side but the mac salad was good. Just add some black pepper and keu a ka 'ono!I spent $16-something for my plate (including a $3 drink). Money well spent. As both the Phoenix and Honolulu Online Community Ambassador, I am sending my love to the islands forever and always."

Pita Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (251) • $$

"We had both been sick and we're finally getting our appetite back. We decided a trip to the Pita Cafe was warranted. One of the staff was rearranging chairs outside when we arrived. He nicely opened the door for us to enter to cafe. Their staff are the best. I started to try a different dish but was talked right back into my standard chicken shawarma pita order and a gyro pita to be different. I added baklava to the mix and was told it would be 5 minutes. In the meantime I had a cold glass of sparkling water while I waited. As always, they brought my take out to the area I was seated. Staff showed me how to identify the gyro from the shawarma. Very clever (see pix) as they wrote gyro on the styrofoam box with dotted lines below the word. Staff explained that was where I could find the gyro without having to unwrap it. If you look at the pix of the meals you'll see how chocked full of protein both are. They are very generous with their succulent meats. True to form, the pitas are absolutely delicious with moist tasty meats. We love these pitas and keep coming back. Forgot to mention that the baklava is flaky and dripping with honey. Yummy dessert. Shared parking spaces."

The Toast Craft Kitchen & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 4.2 (250) • $$

"Cozy Little SpotMy sister and I went out for brunch at The Toast Craft Kitchen and Cocktails and we had a great dining experience. The Food, Service and Atmosphere were all great.Toast Craft Kitchen is a trendy cafe, has indoor and outdoor seating, with a delicious brunch menu, that is different from the ordinary. We shared the eggs Benedict, Cubano, and cinnamon roll. Our entrees were so good. The ingredients are super fresh, food is flavorful, and beautifully presented. As much as I enjoyed our entrees, I really enjoyed the cinnamon roll, it was perfectly delicious. I can't wait to go back and try other menu options, think I will try breakfast next time.If you're in the area stop in. The Toast Craft Kitchen and Cocktails, doesn't dissapoint."