One of the best ways to get through a long and dreary January is by cozying up inside a brand-new restaurant, cafe or bar where you can try new foods and meet new people. Thankfully, metro Phoenix restaurateurs opened over 30 new places in the Valley recently where you can do just that. Some of the
most anticipated new restaurants included Main Burgers in Mesa from the team behind Santo Arcadia; Industry Standard, an upscale new restaurant in the
former Carly's Bistro space in downtown Phoenix; and Tiki Taka, a new Japanese-Sonoran eatery from celebrity chef Richard Blais in Scottsdale. Other exciting new restaurant openings included The Grind by Chic Chef coffee shop in downtown Phoenix, Daruma by Rie in Mesa, Elvira's in Scottsdale, MB Foodhouse in Phoenix and Postino in Peoria. Here are 35 new restaurants that are now open in metro Phoenix.
Bacchus Wine & Debauchery
Bacchus Wine & Debauchery is the latest business to open at GSQ, Goodyear's revitalized downtown district. Opened by Goodyear residents Jack and Kat Vozar, the upscale wine bar offers domestic and craft beers, red, white and sparkling wines and wine cocktails. Small plates include meatballs, caprese, charcuterie, deviled eggs and spinach dip.
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Details : 1975 N. Globe Dr., Suite 107, Goodyear. 252-322-4974,
thebacchuswinebar.com .
Barbon Asadero
Barbon Asadero is the newest concept from the owners of
Tacos Barbon . Some of their most popular menu items include ribeye chicharrónes, carne asada tacos, carne asada parrillada, chimi fries, red tacos y consume and to drink, either horchata or a cucumber lime refresher.
Details : 343 E. Monroe Ave., Suite 105, Buckeye. 602-228-8070,
@barbon_asadero on Instagram.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill made its Arizona debut at
Novus in Tempe , with a second location slated to open soon at
Village at Prasada in Surprise. The restaurant's claim to fame is its sustainably sourced seafood, with certain menu items even carrying an eco-certification.
Details : 690 S. Novus Place, Suite 183, Tempe. 480-977-2583,
bluesushisakegrill.com .
Daruma
Four years after opening her flagship Japanese restaurant in Mesa, chef Rie Cho has opened a sibling concept focused on ramen and bowls. Menu highlights include veggie miso ramen, kimchi ramen, curry karaage don, gyoza and fried rice.
Details : 2650 E. University Dr., Suite 107, Mesa. 480-664-0607,
darumabyrie.com .
Dodo Bird Kitchen & Cocktails
Dodo Bird is a new restaurant in Scottsdale inspired by the beauty and eccentricity of the extinct dodo bird. The menu includes chicken sandwiches, smash burgers and small bites like Korean fried chicken, brussels sprouts and elote street corn.
Details : 7901 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale. 480-616-0707,
eatdodobird.com .
Eggstasy
The newest location of local brunch chain Eggstasy is now open in Queen Creek, offering a large selection of breakfast items like egg dishes, pancakes, waffles, omelets, crepes and toasts. The drinks menu includes breakfast cocktails, coffee and juices.
Details : 20736 E. Maya Road, Suite 101, Queen Creek. 480-207-1640,
eggstasyaz.com .
Electric Pickle
Electric Pickle is a brand-new entertainment complex focused on pickleball that features a restaurant and multiple bars. Food options include globally inspired items such as sushi rolls, street tacos and pizza. There are also over a dozen cocktail options and even more beer and wine, plus spiked slushies.
Details : 8688 S. Emerald Dr., Tempe. 480-520-4000,
electricpickle.com .
Elvira's
Popular Tubac, Ariz.-based Mexican restaurant Elvira's has opened a second location in Scottsdale. Menu highlights include citrus shrimp and avocado salad, chile relleno, mole negro glazed king salmon, hazelnut mole and tequila grilled seafood molcajete. The drinks menu includes margaritas, cocktails and plenty of wine.
Details : 20825 N. Pima Road, Suite H110, Scottsdale. 480-350-7131,
elvirasdcranch.com .
The Grind by Chic Chef
The Grind by Chic Chef is the latest concept from Nik Fields. The new downtown Phoenix coffee shop is aimed at entrepreneurs and young professionals, offering a quiet and relaxing place to meet or work. Signature drinks include the Entrepreneur's Edge made with espresso, oat milk and vanilla syrup; the Boss Babe matcha latte with lavender syrup; and The Grind iced white chocolate mocha with espresso, whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.
Details : 45 W. Jefferson St., Suite J, Phoenix.
@the_grindinaz on Instagram.
Hao Hao
Hao Hao is a new Chinese restaurant in Scottsdale. Menu options include pan fried noodles, chow fun, chow mein, soups, fried rice, sizzling plates and an assortment of dishes made with beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, scallops and squid.
Details : 9210 E. Vía De Ventura, Suite 106, Scottsdale. 480-270-6278.
Hearsay Social Kitchen and Perks Cafe
Hearsay and Perks are now open at the newly renovated Esplanade in Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood. Hearsay Social Kitchen offers menu highlights such as white bean hummus with sunflower seeds, grilled naan, crudité and olive oil; a poke bowl with Ahi tuna, sushi rice, avocado, chili aioli, wasabi tobiko and soy ginger vinaigrette; and a Little Gem salad with quinoa, grapefruit, avocado and citrus vinaigrette. In the same space, Perks Cafe offers gourmet coffee, tea and pastries to-go.
Details : 2501 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 602-791-2687,
hearsay-phx.com .
Industry Standard
Industry Standard is now open in the former Carly’s Bistro space on Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix, offering craft cocktails and chef-driven small plates like spinach dip, lobster rolls, pork belly and lamb pasta.
Details: 128 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. 623-230-2302.
industrystandardaz.com .
Lone Star Coffee Bar
Lone Star Coffee Bar is now open in the back of the Lone Star Music Depot building in downtown Mesa, offering a straightforward menu of coffee, espresso and tea. Specialty drinks include "Texacanos" with either sweet condensed milk or organic agave syrup. As you mill about the store with coffee in hand, check out Lone Star's collection of musical instruments and vinyl records.
Details : 126 W. Main St., Mesa. 480-280-3706,
lonestarmusicdepot.com .
Main Burgers
The owners of Tacos Chiwas,
Cocina Chiwas and Santo Arcadia have opened their newest concept in Mesa, focusing this time on burgers instead of Mexican food.
Main Burgers offers a menu of single and double burgers, plus special "Chiwas" or "Sonora" style burgers. There are also hot dogs and breakfast sandwiches.
Details : 161 W. Main St., Mesa.
@mainburgersaz on Instagram.
MB Foodhouse
After making her Arizona debut at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe last year, chef and musician
Kristen Martinez has moved her Tex Mex operations to a popup inside Cartel Roasting Co. in the Coronado neighborhood in downtown Phoenix. The MB Foodhouse menu is focused on "brekkie" tacos, plus a rotating secret menu.
Details : 2201 N. Seventh St., Phoenix.
@mb.foodhouse on Instagram.
Mensho Ramen
A second Valley location of Mensho Ramen is now open in Phoenix after making its Arizona debut in Mesa last year. Mensho makes all ramen dishes using locally sourced ingredients.
Details: 5813 N. Seventh St., Suite 140, Phoenix. 602-466-3020,
mensho.com. The Mexicano
After a brief closure due to a kitchen fire in fall 2024, The Mexicano held a grand reopening in January, featuring a fresh look for the restaurant and an updated menu. Some new menu items include a fried quesadilla taco, pork osso buco molcajete and chorizo stuffed zucchini blossoms.
Details : 4801 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-812-2100,
themexicano.com .
Mixela
Mixela is a new wine and tapas bar in Phoenix from chef Gian Franco Brugaletta. A bottle of wine and a bruschetta board is $30. Other menu options include skewers, croquettes, assorted nigiri and sashimi, cheese and fruit boards and ceviche.
Details: 3410 N. 24th St., Phoenix. 602-795-4299,
mixelaphx.com. Nick the Greek
Nick the Greek opened its second Arizona location in Gilbert in January. The California-based chain offers gyros, pitas, Greek salads, bowls, loaded fries, skewers and hummus. For dessert, they offer baklava and loukoumades.
Details : 3755 S. Gilbert Road, Suite 109, Gilbert. 480-398-8758,
nickthegreek.com .
Noodles & Company
Noodles & Company opened its latest Valley location at Village at Prasada in Surprise. The restaurant offers just about every noodle dish imaginable, including stroganoff, spaghetti, penne rosa, alfredo, mac and cheese, pad thai, stuffed pastas and even chicken noodle soup.
Details : 13606 N. Prasada Pkwy., Surprise. 623-246-1570,
noodles.com .
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes has opened its latest location at Tempe Marketplace. As the name suggests, the bakery specializes in bundt cakes in a variety of flavors, including Reese's chocolate peanut butter, red velvet, classic vanilla, strawberries and cream, carrot and gluten-free lemon raspberry.
Details : 2010 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Suite 120, Tempe. 480-934-0375,
nothingbundtcakes.com .
Patricia's Pizza
Patricia’s Pizza is the latest restaurant from the Maggiore family, opened by Melissa Maggiore in Scottsdale. The restaurant is named after her mother, Patricia. The menu includes wood-fired Neapolitan and Sicilian pizzas, pastas and sandwiches.
Details : 32607 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-454-7290,
patriciaspizzaaz.com. Peacock Indian Bar & Grill
Peacock is a new upscale Indian restaurant in Scottsdale. Menu highlights include butter chicken, tikka masala, korma, naan and biryani. The drinks menu includes cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer.
Details : 17025 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-656-9666,
peacockaz.com. Postino
Postino finally opened its long-awaited first West Valley location near the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria. The restaurant offers bruschetta, charcuterie, paninis, soups, salads and small plates. The drinks menu includes signature cocktails, beers on tap or by the bottle and dozens of wine options, which are $6 a glass before 5 p.m. every day.
Details : 8177 W. Paradise Ln., Peoria. 602-731-5055,
postinowinecafe.com .
Robeks
Robeks held a grand opening for its newest location in Scottsdale in January. Robeks offers classic, superfood, wellness and performance smoothies; acai smoothies and bowls; wellness shots and boosts; fresh pressed juices; and breakfast toasts.
Details : 15807 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite 110, Scottsdale. 480-629-5595,
robeks.com .
Rollin Smoke BBQ
Rollin Smoke BBQ made its Arizona debut in Avondale, offering barbecue sandwiches, racks and full birds and meats by the pound with homemade “Arkansauces.” Believe it or not, there are also vegan and vegetarian options.
Details : 10120 W. McDowell Road, Suite 160, Avondale. 623-936-8737,
rollinsmokebbqaz.com. Shish & Slices
Shish & Slices is a new restaurant in Tempe serving, you guessed it, shish kabobs and pizza slices. Other menu items include hummus, falafel, salads, wraps and shawarma plates.
Details : 1630 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe. 480-447-5600,
shishandslices.com. Sizzle
Sizzle Korean BBQ opened its third Valley location at Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale. Guests can order their choice of beef and/or pork and have it cooked right at their table, served with banchan. Sizzle also offers other Korean dishes such as japchae, pajeon, bibimbap and kimchi jjigae. For dessert, there are three different flavors of bingsu.
Details: 7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale. 480-769-5068,
sizzlekoreanbbq.com. Steadfast Diner
Steadfast Diner is now open in Mesa in the former
Handlebar Diner space. Menu highlights include a crispy chicken sandwich, Reuben sandwich, double cheeseburger, brown rice veggie bowl, veggie burger and a mixed basket of fries, onion rings and cheese curds.
Details : 5149 Inspirian Pkwy., Mesa. 480-721-4145,
steadfast-diner.com .
Suss Pastries
After getting started selling wholesale out of a house, Suss Pastries finally opened its first ever brick-and-mortar location in the Melrose District of Phoenix. Mouthwatering menu highlights include honey pecan cookies, Sonoran brownies, blueberry cobbler bressane, fruit pockets, chorizo and egg hot pockets and customizable cake orders.
Details : 5341 N. Seventh Ave., Phoenix. 623-850-1979,
susspastries.com .
Swig
Swig is now open in Peoria, offering customizable dirty sodas, such as Dr. Pepper with coconut and peach or Diet Coke with cranberry and fresh lime. They also offer snacks like pretzel bites and sugar cookies.
Details : 8320 W. Cactus Road, Peoria.
swigdrinks.com .
Tiki Taka
Celebrity chef Richard Blais debuted his latest Arizona restaurant, Tiki Taka, at the recently renovated Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. The new sushi and tapas bar offers Japanese-inspired cocktails, sake flights, Hamachi pizza, stuffed piquillo peppers, yakitori, chorizo gyoza, sushi rolls and mochi for dessert.
Details : 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Scottsdale.
@tikitakascottsdale on Instagram.
hyatt.com .
Wine Down Lounge
Wine Down Lounge is now open in Gilbert, offering a large menu of gourmet bites like mixed wine nuts, bread and oil, garlic shrimp, flatbreads, paninis, bruschetta and “jarcuterie”, a fun take on charcuterie boards served in mason jars.
Details: 1525 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert.
winedownaz.com. Yod Thai Eatery
A new family-owned Thai restaurant is now open in Scottsdale. Menu options include curries, stir fry, tom yum and tom kha soups, noodles and rice dishes.
Details: 13802 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 130, Scottsdale. 480-979-8885,
yodthaieatery.com. 3 Natives
3 Natives held a grand opening for its new Phoenix location in January. The Florida-based chain offers acai bowls, bagels and toasts, salads and wraps, smoothies and cold pressed juices.
Details : 13637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix.
3natives.com .
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