Category: New Restaurant Alert

Alibi, a rooftop bar and restaurant, has opened to the public at the new Canopy by Hilton Tempe Downtown hotel near the northeast corner of Mill and University. Customers can enjoy panoramic views of downtown Tempe, craft cocktails, and global

Legendary Memphis-based chain Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, known for its signature spicy coating, is coming to downtown Mesa. Founded in 1984, Gus’s has received countless honors, including being named the best fried chicken in America by Forbes and one

Pitadise Mediterranean Grill, a new fast-casual concept focused on healthy modern Mediterranean cuisine, has opened in south Tempe. It takes over the former Donna’s Bakery strip-mall space on the northwest corner of Kyrene and Elliot. The menu features pitas, bowls,

Daruma, a Japanese restaurant named for the legendary monk credited with founding the Zen tradition of Buddhism, has opened in west Mesa. It’s one of several eateries in the Asian-centric strip mall on the northwest corner of Dobson and Southern.

Longtime south Scottsdale favorite Los Sombreros has opened its third Valley location across the street from Mesa Community College. The Mexican restaurant takes over the strip-mall space that formerly was home to La Casa de Juana, which closed last fall,

Tacos Chiwas, the award-winning taco shop known for its Chihuahuan-style street tacos, has opened its third Valley location in downtown Mesa. It takes over the longtime Queens Pizzeria space on Main between Robson and Macdonald. The space most recently was

Origami Ramen Bar, a new ramen concept that uses a creamy chicken-based broth instead of a more common pork-based one, has opened in Ahwatukee. It takes over the recently closed UD Thai Cuisine on the northeast corner of 48th Street

Mesa-based Angry Crab Shack, which specializes in seafood and boils with Asian and Cajun flavors, has opened its 11th Arizona location in San Tan Valley. It’s located on the south corner of Hunt Highway and Gary, next to Starbucks and

Francine, a French-Mediterranean fine-dining concept from famed restaurateur Laurent Halasz, has opened at Scottsdale Fashion Square. It joins Nobu, Toca Madera, and Ocean 44 in the mall’s new luxury wing. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant originally was to be called Farmhouse, which

Mike’s Grub, an eclectic quick-service eatery that splits its small menu between comfort foods and healthy-focused fare, has opened in Tempe. Owners Mikey Mitschele, Michael Bennett, and Jeremy Davenport have taken over a portion of a former car wash near the

Last month, MXSW reported The Brass Tap in downtown Gilbert was closing and the space was going to be transformed into a Creole restaurant. Da’Bayou Creole Kitchen, which also offers Southern-style seafood and Bourbon Street-inspired cocktails, is now open. Hours

It seems like I’m writing about a new Salad and Go every month. The fast-growing Gilbert-born concept’s 21st Valley location has opened on southwest corner of Priest and Elliot in south Tempe. It’s the first Salad and Go to feature

Longtime Tempe sports bar Doc & Eddy’s, which has been under reconstruction since a devastating March 2019 fire, finally has reopened near the northeast corner of Rural and Baseline. Due to current restrictions on Series 6 liquor licenses, Doc &

Founding Fathers Kitchen, a well-reviewed but short-lived gastropub that debuted in Ahwatukee in December, has opened a new location in Chandler. It takes over the former Jimmy T’s Holy Crab building on the northwest corner of Alma School and Ray.

Howler’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, a locally owned concept with several Valley locations in the works, holds its soft opening at 4 p.m. today at Gilbert Town Square. It takes over the 6,300-square-foot building on Gilbert Road between Warner and

The Golden Pineapple, a restaurant and lounge from the owners of Chandler craft beer bar and bottle shop The Sleepy Whale, officially opens today in Tempe. It takes over the 5,000-square-foot building that most recently was home to Italian restaurant

Tacos Lupe, a locally owned taqueria promising ‘‘the best tacos in Maricopa County,’’ has opened near the northeast corner of Stapley and Broadway in Mesa. The fast-casual menu offers tacos and burros with a choice of seven fillings: carne asada,

The GOAT Sports Grill, named for the common sports acronym for ‘‘Greatest of All Time,’’ has opened near the southwest corner of Power and McDowell in northeast Mesa. It joins several other eateries – including Nando’s Mexican Cafe, Barro’s Pizza,

The Buffalo Spot, a California-based chain specializing in Buffalo chicken wings, has opened its fourth East Valley restaurant on Southern between Dobson and Alma School, across from Mesa Community College. Wings (traditional or boneless), tenders, and chicken burritos come with

Salad and Go, a Gilbert-born concept offering a healthy alternative to fast food, has opened its 19th Valley location on the southwest corner of Rural and Broadway in Tempe. Besides its standard small-footprint eatery – Salad and Go only serves