Looking for a fun or romantic date night spot in downtown Phoenix? Check out this list of the best date night restaurants in downtown Phoenix to find a place that’s sure to create a lasting memory!
- The Farish House Bistro & Wine Bar
- First & Last
- The Arrogant Butcher
- Pa’La Wood Fired Cooking
- Hanny’s
- Anhelo Restaurant
- Dust Cutter
- Rough Rider
- CIBO
- Mancuso’s Restaurant
- POMO Pizzeria
- Harumi Sushi & Sake
- The Vig – Fillmore
- Pizzeria Bianco
- Cornish Pasty Co.
- Stardust Pinbar & Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop
- Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Editor’s note: This list is in no specific order! We encourage you checking out each and every date night spot on this list equally.
1) The Farish House Bistro & Wine Bar
Location: 816 N 3rd Street AC, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Mediterranean & French
About The Farish House: Nestled between Garfield St. and McKinley St., The Farish House has cozy and charming elements perfectly blended together. Featuring pre-prohibition style cocktails and wine, you can kick back on the patio or find a comfortable, intimate spot inside. This spot is sure to take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Website: https://farishhouse.com
2) First & Last
Location: 1001 N 3rd Ave #1, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: Modern American
About First & Last: Recently opened as of early 2022, First & Last has a beautifully balanced menu that focuses on ingredients first to bring you the best of each season. You can find First & Last on 3rd Ave just north of Roosevelt St. Be sure to stop in and try any of their expertly crafted cocktails!
Website: https://www.firstandlastphx.com/
Read more: Best Date Night Restaurants in Downtown Phoenix3) The Arrogant Butcher
Location: 2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Modern American
About The Arrogant Butcher: In the heart of downtown Phoenix you’ll find The Arrogant Butcher, known for its upscale New American comfort food in a vibrant steakhouse atmosphere. It’s located in CityScape on Jefferson St. and has a wide range of beer, wine, and specialty cocktail options.
Website: https://www.thearrogantbutcher.com/
4) Pa’La Wood Fired Cooking
Location: 132 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Mediterranean, South American, and Japanese influenced
About Pa’La: If you’re looking for a contemporary restaurant with a blended, international style, Pa’La is the place to be in downtown Phoenix. Their drink menu features specialty cocktails and a healthy selection of local draft beers while the dinner menu takes quality imported ingredients to put premium dishes in front of you. Located on Washington St. between 1st St. and 2nd St., Pa’La is a great option while you’re spending the night out in downtown Phoenix.
Website: http://palakitchen.com/downtown/
5) Hanny’s
Location: 40 N 1st St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: American
About Hanny’s: Located in a building that used to be a department store, Hanny’s high ceilings and expansive bar makes it a trendy option where you’re out on the town in downtown Phoenix. Great for a happy hour date, it’s equally as worthwhile for a sit down dinner or post-dinner drinks as you explore the downtown area. Be sure stop in – it’s hard to miss the sign out front!
Website: https://www.hannys.net/
6) Anhelo Restaurant
Location: 114 W Adams St C103, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: Contemporary American
About Anhelo: Anhelo is located in the Orpheum Loft building in downtown Phoenix that plates locally sourced and seasonal ingredients as often as possible. The wine and beer lists have been hand-selected to complement the contemporary menu. If you’re in the mood for tequila, you’ll want to try the Mezcal & Cactus cocktail or the Midnight in Jalisco if you’re looking for something a bit less smoke-forward.
Website: https://www.anhelorestaurant.com/
7) Dust Cutter
Location: 50 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Western American
About Dust Cutter: Nestled within the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Dust Cutter is an ode to the Wild West blended with modern cowboy touches and a casual saloon-like ambiance. The name is a reference to cowboys coming in from a long day outside and needing a strong drink to “cut the dust” in their throats. Following the tradition, Dust Cutter is well known for their craft cocktails perfect for the Wild West in all Arizonans.
Website: https://www.dustcutterphx.com/
8) Rough Rider
Location: 1001 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: New American & Southern-style comfort
About Rough Rider: Wonder where the name Rough Rider comes from? Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th president, led the Rough Riders (the nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry) during the Spanish-American War. As this restaurant and bar is located on Roosevelt St. which is named after the president, Rough Rider pulls its name from this reference. Located underground in the Ten-O-One building on Roosevelt and Central, you’ll find a speakeasy-type vibe with a contemporary flair and southern comfort food.
Website: https://roughrideraz.com/
9) CIBO
Location: 603 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: Pizza & Italian
About CIBO: CIBO’s quaint atmosphere is attributable to its location, a renovated bungalow originally built in 1913. With its exposed brick and rustic feel, it’s the perfect date location for quality Italian food and artisinal pizza. Don’t miss out on the housemade fresh pasta!
Website: https://www.cibophoenix.com/
10) Mancuso’s Restaurant
Location: 201 E Washington St Suite 201, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Italian & American
About Mancuso’s: Focusing more on North Italian style fares, Mancuso’s has been operating in the valley for more than 40 years. Combining Italian family recipes with American influences, this restaurant offers valley favorite signature dishes with the bar offering wine, local beers, cocktails, and a specialty martini selection.
Website: https://www.mancusosrestaurant.com/
11) POMO Pizzeria
Location: 705 N 1st St UNIT 120, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Pizza & Italian
About POMO: One of three locations in the valley, the downtown Phoenix POMO Pizzeria has a substantial antipasta menu and a variety of pizza that will satisfy just about anyone. For the drink menu, POMO offers a list of classic Italian cocktails perfect to get you and your date in the mood for bruschetta and homemade pasta.
Website: https://pomopizzeria.com/downtownphoenix/
12) Harumi Sushi & Sake
Location: 114 W Adams St C101, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: Sushi & Japanese
About Harumi: Also located in the Orpheum Loft building in downtown Phoenix near Anhelo, Harumi is a vibrant sushi spot that was voted the #1 best Japanese restaurant on Yelp in Phoenix. Their fish is hand-picked from vendors all over and is flown in overnight, offering the freshest possible ingredients. But what Harumi is truly known for is their use of purple rice that is popular in Japan for the lore behind its healing powers and rich nutritional qualities.
Website: https://www.harumisushiaz.com/
13) The Vig – Fillmore
Location: 606 N 4th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: New American & Southwestern
About The Vig: If you’re looking for a cozy patio to spend a romantic evening on, look no further than The Vig’s Fillmore location in downtown Phoenix. Their menu has something for everyone with a blend of New American and Southerwestern style eats. It’s also close to Roosevelt St. for First Friday’s in downtown Phoenix.
Website: https://www.thevig.us/fillmore/
14) Pizzeria Bianco
Location: 623 E Adams St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: Pizza & Italian
About Pizzeria Bianco: Often rated as the best pizza place in all of Phoenix, Pizzeria Bianco is a must-visit for all locals and visitors. Started by Chris Biano in 1988 in the back corner of a grocery store, Pizzeria Bianco has expanded over the years to multiple locations and even the option to ship their woodfired pizzas directly to your door, nationwide. Of all the “must-visits” on this list, this might be the top one.
Website: https://www.pizzeriabianco.com/
15) Cornish Pasty Co.
Location: 7 W Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: English
About Cornish Pasty Co: This restaurant, with other locations in Scottsdale, Tempe, and Mesa is well known for their traditional English style pasties that come in an astounding number of varieties. To give you beer pairing options, Cornish Pasty carries an equally impressive amount of international beers to choose from. Be sure to get there early as they sometimes run out of their most popular pasties!
Website: https://www.cornishpastyco.com/
16) Stardust Pinbar & Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop
Location: 401 W Van Buren St Suite B, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Type of food: Pizza & American
About Stardust Pinbar & Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop: This is a two-for-one recommendation as Ziggy’s Magic Pizza Shop is located right next door to Stardust Pinbar, a retro-theme pinball bar. Make your date night a little less romantic and a little more goofy with this combination. Grab a pizza from Ziggy’s and then dominate the pinball machines right next door for a memorable date night in downtown Phoenix.
Website: https://ziggyspizzaphx.com/
17) Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Location: 2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Type of food: New American
About Blue Hound: Featuring a robust New American menu with delicious shareable sides, Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is located near The Arrogant Butcher in the CityScape area of downtown Phoenix as part of the Kimpton Hotel. It’s known for it’s award winning cocktail selection and trendy, seasonal New American options. You’ll definitely leave here with your tail wagging!
Website: https://bluehoundkitchen.com/
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