99 Ranch Market

668 N 44th St
Ste 188
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Stevey P. writes: This delightfully charming grocery is proof that Phoenix is more diverse than it appears at the surface.  99 Ranch Market has inspired me to get off my butt and try something new and daring in the kitchen.  Anyone up to try some of Stevey's…

Harkins Camelview 5

7001 East Highland Avenue
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Jenn H. writes: The Harkins Camelview 5 gives Arizonans the unique opportunity to see movies that are normally reserved for screens in NY and CA. Without this theater there would be very little chance to see independent or foreign films in Phoenix. I give a lot of…

Scottsdale Fashion Square

7014 E Camelback Rd Ste 590
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Julie D. writes: Got a week?  That's about how long it would take to visit all the stores in this Mall.  I went on a Friday night and the place was packed with happy shoppers.  They have every store that you could ever dream of, plus some that you never thought of.…

Aj's Purveyor of Fine Foods

10105 E Via Linda
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Cathleya G. writes: Cant miss grocery shopping in Scottsdale.  Before they mist their veggies, there is a big thunder and lightning show that is pretty funny.  Huge cigar humidor in the back.  Great unmatched shopping experience.

Gainey Ranch Hyatt Regency

7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Zalina L. writes: Ugh I have a massive headache due to staying out till 1am last night and not going to bed till 3am and I have a date pending tonight.  On top of that it's Friday and all I can think about is the fact that I have FIVE days off for the July 4th…

Taliesin West

12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85259

Julie D. writes: I was visiting Scottsdale for a long weekend and decided to take in Taliesin West.  I am not a Frank Lloyd Wright fan, but I did enjoy a past visit to Fallingwater, so I decided to check this place out.  A lot of people feel that Mr. Wright was a…

Sanctuary Resort On Camelback Mountain

5700 E McDonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Jennifer L. writes: I love-love-loved this hotel.  I did a site visit here once, and while I didn't get to see all the space, and the person that was supposed to show me around ended up being unable to do so, I took a quick tour of most of the property via golf cart…

Camus

401 W Clarendon Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Lauren V. writes: i came after hours for drinks at the bar here after a biz party in the area. located in the Hotel Clarendon, which has been around for a very long time but has def gotten in a cool baby face lift recently.

the bar is uber chic but fun every once in a…

La Grande Orange Grocery

4410 N 40th St
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Diana H. writes: You know when you meet someone, and you just know right away that you are going to be BFFs and spend hours talking on the phone about guys, the adorable new Anthropologie outfit that you shouldn't have bought, and how wacked out Britney Spears is?…

Pane Bianco

4404 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Thomas S. writes: I just love being the rebel sometimes. You know, like Fonzie. With friends named Pinky and Leather. Hey,  aren't those the bartenders names at Padlock (or whatever the heck it's called now)? My first Pane Bianco sandwich was consumed just seconds…

Six

7316 E Stetson Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Stevey P. writes: I really want to like Six more than I did, but I determined it wasn't for me when I realized I was ignorant of the Six restroom culture and customs.  Excuse moi.

It had nothing to do with the Tempe 12 calendar babe celebration going on - which, with…

Rancho De Tia Rosa

3129 E. McKellips Road
Mesa, AZ 85213

Alicia B. writes: Oh, Tia Rosa... how you surprise me. With your festive decorations for the holidays, your loquacious patrons sitting nearly side-by-side, your relatively tiny bar area, large and crowded patio and absurdly long wait lines on weekends, I am befuddled…

The Fry Bread House

4140 North 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Erica O. writes: I have a weakness for fry bread. I've grown up with this food so it's not so much a novelty as a long time staple of this a native Arizonan's diet. It conjures up memories of taking out of towners to Canyon de Chelly to see Spider Rock, volunteering…

Los Dos Molinos

260 S Alma School Rd
Ste 137
Mesa, AZ 85210

Halley S. writes: I came here for lunch today with a group of coworkers.  This Los Dos is pretty big and it was not packed at all for lunch.  Our server was friendly and prompt.  He brought us our chips and salsa right away which of the 2 salsas I really liked the…

Camelback Marriott Inn Resort Golf Club & Spa

5402 E Lincoln Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

kristin m. writes: Just to be clear, this is a review of the spa only.

I've spa-ed all over the country, and The Spa at Camelback Inn is my favorite. While clearly a luxury property, the spa staff is friendly and accessible, never snooty, always responsive to whatever…

Time Out Lounge

3129 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282

Erica O. writes: There are several shared characteristics of a good dive bar:
1. Cash only for cheap, stiff drinks.
2. Pool tables (or alternately, shuffle board. darts must be combined with some other lure in order to count.)
3. Jukebox (classic rock required, the top…

Sakana Restaurant

6989 N Hayden Rd., Ste A12
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Mark T. writes: There are sushi snobs everywhere. Sushi in Phoenix? Ha. At least that's what I used to think. Sure it's easy to look down on everyone who thinks they've had good sushi after eating at Ra, or Zen 32 - but forgive them, this is Phoenix and they're…

Greene House

15024 N Scottsdale Road
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Calamari F. writes: Plant yourself on the patio in the summer twilight, where you can raise your glass to the loft residents across the way and critique the plastic surgery of passing shoppers.

Relax. The youthful wait staff here is clearly trained with a rigor rarely…

Sunflower Market

4402 N Miller Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

x x. writes: I wish I lived closer to this place because I'd fo sho be a regular.

Today was my first encounter with Sunflower Market and I really liked it.  Their prices are really good and they sell organic and healthy food items...kinda like a poor man's Whole…

Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar

20715 N. Pima Road
Market Street at DC Ranch
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Thomas S. writes: Nestled between the pizza joint and the swanky seafood restaurant off Market St., Blue Wasabi rocks my world. Tiny, tiny, little place. More room on the patio than inside. The everchanging colored panels behind the bar may make your head spin, if…

Gelato Spot

3164 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Alicia B. writes: I've only had Gelato once.
That was last month.
I had it here, at Gelato Spot - cozied up next to a fave sushi joint.

I was selfish. I had like 6 samples before I could decide. There was alot of pressure to please myself this day, on the day I had my…

Amsterdam

718 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Thomas S. writes: Though I've never been to Amsterdam (the country), I don't quite see the connection to Amsterdam (the club). I've heard in Amsterdam (the country) you're able to buy both cannabis and a whore right out in the open. Yet at Amsterdam (the club), I've…

Top's Liquor

403 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Alicia B. writes: If Top's Liquor were a friend of mine, he'd have a serious Identity Crisis with Attention Deficient Disorder. All the more reason to adore him, right? After all, he'd be the life of the party!

When you walk into Tops, you see what can only be…

Coup Des Tartes

4626 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gabi K. writes: My boyfriend summed up our experience at Coup Des Tartes pretty well, even with the spelling and grammar issues - I swear he's college educated; he just thinks it's 'kool' to 'right' in his own unique style :)

I'm just going to add my own two cents...…

Chelsea's Kitchen

5040 N. 40th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Diana H. writes: There are at few reasons why you might feel disinclined to read this review.  1.  You live in LA/the OC and think that reading a review of a Phoenix restaurant is a pointless and useless way to spend your precious Internet browsing time.  2. You live…

Royal Palms Resort and Spa

5200 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Robert A. writes: Five stars.

The staff at the Royal Palms is so unbelievably helpful and courteous.  I'm not sure I exude the type of personality your might expect to find at a resort like this, nestled next to beautiful Camelback Mountain.  Still, I've never detected…

San Diego Bay Restaurant

9201 S Avenida Del Yaqui
Guadalupe, AZ 85283

Greg S. writes: San Diego Bay Restaurant is as good as its Yelp reviews.

My son and I are in Scottsdale for our 10th annual three-day Spring training pilgrimage.  After a winning Giants game, and lunch of ballpark fare we need some authentic cuisine, which we found…

Fez

3815 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Sarabear B. writes: I just had such a good lunch.... mmmmmm   I had Eggs Benedict, Fez style.  Their version has french bread, ham, poached egg, hollandaise and sun dried tomatoes.  They serve a salad on the side and I substituted their sweet potato fries instead of…

Bravo Bistro

4327 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

sharon e. writes: my annual visits to scottsdale would be incomplete without a meal at the Bravo Bistro.  Steve and Tony run a wonderful establishment... it's beautifully decorated, the food is always spectacular, the service is top notch, and well - it's a family…

Melting Pot

3626 E Ray Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85044

Cafe O. writes: Choc-a-holics Unite!!  

(Always wanted to say that, hee-hee!)

But seriously, if you love chocolate like I do, then the Melting Pot is perfect For you!

MP is famous for it's fondue style dinners but for me the star of the show is their desserts! Give me…

Build-A-Bear Workshop

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

x x. writes: Build-a-Bear workshop is such a cute place for kids...and adults!  It's a fun activity especially for little ones because they get to be a big part in putting together the bear of their choice.  

They get to choose pretty much everything about the…

Papago Brewing Company Inc

7107 E McDowell Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Alicia B. writes: Only a few things in life really, really excite me to where I kick my legs up or clap my hands with glee. Having Rogue's Hazelnut Brown on tap is one of them. Here, at Papago Brewery, they call this beer "nectar." I call it "the beer that started it…

Original Hamburger Works

2801 North 15th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Kevin A. writes: The burgers are good and so are the prices. But if you really want to experience The Works skip the restaurant and sit at the bar. Introduce yourself to whoever is sitting next to you and I *guarantee you'll you have an interesting conversation.…

Zia Record Exchange

105 W University Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

x x. writes: Zia will always have a soft spot in my heart.

When I was a poor college student living off oriental flavored top ramen, I'd sometimes find that I was having a problem making my monthly rent.  

Not to worry, I would simply pull out my box of CD's and…

Richardson's Cuisine of New Mexico

1582 E Bethany Home Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85014

stephy s. writes: "So, Stephy, what do you feel like eating for dinner tonight?"

"Cozy!"

"Is Cozy a cuisine?"

It is at Richardson's. Wow, talk about walking into a place and instantly feeling welcome, warm, cozy and yummy. Now let it be said, right here and now, that the…

Patsy Grimaldi's Pizzeria

4000 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Chana d. writes: Pizza just doesn't get any better than this. Though we have traded in the 120 degree heat and urban sprawl of Phoenix for the green and walkable goodness of Portland, I will always look back fondly on Grimaldi's as one of the brightest stars in the…

Carlsbad Tavern

3313 N Hayden Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Sarah M. writes: Yum, Yum, Yum.

It's spicy, so wussies take note.

I LOVE their blue corn enchiladas.... they're served on a big plate and all the sides run together and you can't tell what is what... MMM!

Their chicken enchiladas are also top notch.

Yum.

Highly…

T Cooks

5200 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Matthew M. writes: So this was my first stop on my trip to Phoenix.  After muchos yelpers recommendations and reading some of the decent reviews I decided to bring my group to this place.  The Royal Palms is a gorgeous resort and the building and restaurant are very…