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Phoenix City Grille

Phoenix City Grille

★★★★☆ 4.4 (655) • $$

Jaquay R. "Bubbly, friendly, and delightful service experience with Kenzie is what I enjoyed during happy hour here with my sister. Every stop at the table to check on us she presented a beautiful smile and awesome hospitality. I will be checking for her the next time I dine here. Her service was off the charts.I was hoping the bar could make a chocolate martini but I was advised that they don't stock some of the ingredients to make it. So I asked Kenzie about the 'house' martini's that were on the happy hour menu and she made some suggestions. I ended up trying the blueberry lemon martini. It was delicious.The happy hour tacos were good. The Carne Asada was well seasoned and super tender. I tried the brussel sprout hash which was very tastey. It put me in mind of a veggie dish I would make at home.I hope to visit again to try the grass-fed ribeye."

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CRUjiente Tacos

CRUjiente Tacos

★★★★★ 4.5 (572) • $$

Dolores D. "They have happy hour all day Wednesday. We got two mocktails. I got the strawberry 1 and my friend got a spicy 1. Mine had a bit of spice but it was good. We got guac to start. It was delicious. They give you the chips in a brown bag which me and my friend thought it was weird. We asked for a bowl and the worker gave us a weird look that we asked for a bowl. We wanted it for the chips. I got the skirt steak and it was delicious. Also got the Korean chicken and that was horrible. Like the first bite was horrible then the second bite was good and it was horrible again. My friend got a steak taco and a fish taco and she liked them both."

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Chandler

JINYA Ramen Bar - Chandler

★★★★☆ 4.2 (629) • $$

Crystal M. "Yummy ramen chain in downtown chandler.They're located in the hearty if downtown by all the restaurants. Somewhat small, so very busy. Dark, a little loud, not romantic.Great vegan options! Love their vegan ramens over the competition."

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Timo Wine Bar

Timo Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (560) • $$

Kemlyn B. "Timo's is one of my go to spots for wines and tapas.I have never had a bad pour, nor tapas or a pizza here that is not bathed with love.Prosciutto, fig pizza with arugula is amazing with a Pinot NoirRestaurant WeekI started with the bubbly Prosecco!Course 1 plus pairingScallops with Sauvignon BlancBest fennel prep ever. Delicious crust on the scallop!Course 2 pairingSteak with onion soup covered with aged Swiss Gruyère paired with a light Pinot Noir. Do not mistake this creative take on soup. It almost had a hint of the Mediterranean! Chef says it is from the steak marinate. I was almost tasting a mild Malay soup Kabing from Singapore, a lamb dish. We had this special meal on the front end. Chef Pedro spoiled me by cooking these courses for lunch. Course 3 Beef tenderloin with Merlot: the tenderloin had a perfect crust and medium rare with a little blood.Course 4Strawberry trifle with Brut! What a treat!!Bubbly at the front and at the end!Bravo, Chef Pedro!!!Cours"

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Recent Reviews for Tapas/Small Plates Restaurants

Jared S.

★★★★★

Oct 19, 2023


This place can be summed up in one word: amazing! I have been here a twice and plan on going here for my upcoming 40th birthday. Every time I have been in here the restaurant is packed, which is always a good sign. Their food and drinks are amazing!My last visit we ordered the eggplant bites appetizer that's thinly sliced eggplant that's battered and fried and topped with piquillo peppers, tomato jam, feta, arugula, a sherry vinaigrette, and a balsamic reduction. It doesn't sound like much but these things were out of this world and I've been craving them ever since I've had them. For dinner I had the vegetable platter. While that may sound boring, it totally isn't. You get a huge plate of delicious veggies like large chunks of meaty squash, potatoes, asparagus, harissa carrots, an arugula salad...it's to die for. They have something for everyone here and being vegetarian, this is right up my alley. They have an assortment of soups, salads, pasta, and meat entrees.Definitely worth a trip to this restaurant. Also, their drinks do not disappoint!

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Dwayne O.

★★★☆☆

Jul 17, 2024


CRUjiente TacosThis has been on my list for some time, located in the former bar/restaurant "The Grind".Reviewed and visited by Guy Fieri from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.Stopped by on a wim looking for something to eat around 8 pm on a Tuesday (Taco Tuesday). Was crowded and was behind another couple, ironic thing was we starred at 2 empty tables for four, the couple ahead of us was seated in a half circle booth and then we were later seated in one of the 4 seat tables. Go figure. We ordered Tacos and the Queso, the only taco discount on Taco Tuesday are the hard shell tacos with $1 off.We ordered the beef taco, hard shell, which comes with cheddar jack cheese, pico de gallo and house hot sauce which I declined. Have to say, I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Also ordered the soft tacos- Korean Fried Chicken that had cabbage, pickled jalapeños, gochjang and mojo de cebollin, pretty good depends on your taste buds.Last taco that we ordered was the grilled pork belly which had fingerling potato salad, red curry, green onions and jalapeños. Was delicious but I thought it was 3rd best of the three. The Queso comprised of chorizo, roasted poblano, onion and cilantro with chips. Good combination, the dish the queso was served in was very thin, didn't seem like a whole lot of queso.The decor in the restaurant seemed exactly like it was when it was "The Grind"Besides the wait to be seated, service was good, the restaurant at 8:30 pm seemed to clear out quickly. Overall, glad I finally got to try the restaurant, if you are there to be seen, this is your place, otherwise it was a slight disappointing.

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Kelly P.

★★★★★

Sep 4, 2024


I can't believe I waited so long to try this ramen! I have eaten here now twice and gotten the same ramen both times because it's perfect! Not only is the ramen outstanding, but the bao buns are absolutely amazing. I could eat those all day. If you haven't tried this place yet you got to. Order the shrimp wonton ramen with garlic and seasoned egg... I swear it will change your life!!!

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Mike K.

★★★★★

Mar 15, 2023


Michaela was super friendly and professional, our food was absolutely delicious with great presentation and excellent flavor , a definite must if you're in the area. Their beet salad was divine, just the right amount of dressing.My sister and I had a great meal good cocktails and ambiance that was fun yet casual in a relaxed setting

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Jennifer S.

★★★★☆

Feb 2, 2023


Cute spot for food. They have live music and you can sit out on the patio facing the golf course. Intimate place for your favorite wines and favorite food pairings.

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Matt D.

★★★★★

Feb 16, 2024


Came in for dinner with my wife. Made reservations in advance. They have very limited table seating (about 4 tables that seat parties up to four, and one large family-style table in the middle of the dining room). The rest of the indoor seating is barstool or kitchen side/bar seating. Instead of waiting for one of the tables to open up, we opted for the bar in front of the kitchen. We ordered a lot of food -- plate of pickles, tempura oyster mushrooms, roasted squash, Thai green curry mussels, and scallops. On the whole the food was excellent. My favorite were the mushrooms. There were many vegetarian options and the service was fairly prompt. It was fun to see the dishes being made and a lot of the food we didn't order also looked delicious.Overall, we had a good meal. The food was unique, and there was some thought that went into each dish concept. I'd have never thought to serve scallops on top of a Japanese style cabbage pancake with nori and preserved orange peel. But it worked! Our server was nice, as was the host upon arrival. I don't know if I'll come back, but I'm glad we tried it out!

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Alison K.

★★★★☆

Jul 28, 2024


Really good ramen! One of the best I've had here in phoenix. I originally went to the one in Gilbert, but this one is much closer to me. Definitely worth a try for ramen lovers out there! I just wish the egg was more of a soft boiled egg. It was a bit over cooked for a ramen egg.

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Dolores D.

★★★★☆

Aug 9, 2024


Got the steak breakfast burrito. Also you get a side of sauce. The brushfire has a good kick to it. The pico one is just tomatoes and onions no liquid. Check their social media for some deals.

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The Cellar

The Cellar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (301) • $$

Vivian H. "Nice place to meet for happy hour!I came here to meet a colleague friend for HH yesterday and we ended up staying close to their closing time.I arrived early and the staff here were really nice and initially I wanted to sit outside but staff said there was no shade at 4pm. So, I opted to wait at the bar for my friend.HH is from 3-5pm and they have plenty of sparkling, white, red or beers to choose from.My friend arrived around 4:30pm and she had a prosecco. I stuck to a Hefeweisen beer.We chatted for a bit and then ordered up some food for HH and we opted for the baked goat cheese and truffle fries. Both dishes were delicious! The only complaint is that we needed a few more slices of bread for the ample amount of baked goat cheese served.Staff were friendly and helpful and this feels like a nice, quaint neighborhood wine spot.The place is classy and music playing overhead worked for me as songs they played are also in my own play list.Bartender let us know that W-F there is also live music.I like this place and will come back, especially for live music and to sit outside."

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Persepshen

Persepshen

★★★★★ 4.5 (228)

Lenore B. "Located in an eccentric hexagonal building across from Brophy Prep is Persepshen. They have made it their own with additions and boast a great patio to enjoy with a group. This once housed Heap Big Beef in the 1960s and there is a piece of artwork that hangs near the restrooms done in a mid-century modern style that will give you an idea of the vibe.We made reservations on a Saturday night with friends and I recommend making reservations. We still had to wait about 15mins to be seated due to lack of staff. Although the restaurant is not huge, there are 3 people in the kitchen and 3 serving tables and making drinks. I believe the wait for our table had more to do with the kitchen keeping up with the tables already seated. We were in no rush so we didn't mind. It just felt awkward since the host really didn't give us an explanation. As we waited, we looked over the menu and figured out our plan of what to eat. Here's what we ordered:Roasted sunchokes Polenta street friesShrimp fra diablo Korean BBQ chicken wingsWood grilled lamb chopPan seared wild scallop paella Meyer lemon meringue We did everything family style and ate it as it came out of the kitchen. We really enjoyed everything and especially noted the perfectly cooked scallops and felt our favorite was the shrimp dish. The dessert was a perfect ending to the experience. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy like a lodge and the utensils and glassware really are eclectic touches that make this a groovy vibe and add to the overall experience."

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix

JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix

★★★★☆ 4 (167) • $$

Sherraine M. "Love JINYA! It was a great place for myself my toddler and my Vegan friend. Let's start with the Vegan menu, as a non Vegan it was Fire!!! That was also the word used by my friend. You can't go wrong with their Ramen or Impossible Tacos. We didn't try the other items but these two were huge wins. Loved the non vegan menu as well, Ramen, crispy chicken was amazing! The service and staff were great and attentive. They have an outside patio so if the sun isn't too hot it's a great place to dine."

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Brushfire Tacos Y Tapas

Brushfire Tacos Y Tapas

★★★☆☆ 3 (46)

Cindy C. "Perfect stop to pick up a quick meal. They have drive thru too. The chicken tacos I had for lunch today were delicious. It was fresh and flavorful. It came with 2 tacos and it was very filling because it was loaded with lot of chicken. The flour tortillas was excellent choice for this tacos and held all the ingredients together. Enjoy! Highly recommend."

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