The spring edition of the bi-annual Arizona Restaurant Week is back, running from May 17-26. This is the perfect opportunity to explore some of Arizona’s finest dining establishments with special menus priced at $33, $44, or $55. With over 160 participating restaurants, it can be challenging to choose where to dine.
Here are 16 standout menus you won’t want to miss:
1. Kembara
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Chef Angelo Sosa’s Asian street food-inspired menu includes Tuna Thai Jewel, chicken satay, and Vietnamese coffee doughnuts.
- Location: 5350 E. Marriott Drive, Phoenix. kembaradesertridge.com
2. Kaizen
- Price: $44 per person
- Courses: 4
- Details: Features shishito peppers, Kaizen nigiri sampler, slow braised short ribs, and yuzu white chocolate pot de creme.
- Location: 515 E. Grant Street, Phoenix. kaizenphx.com
3. Match Market & Bar, FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
- Price: $55 per person (dinner), $20 per person (lunch)
- Courses: 4 (dinner), 2 (lunch)
- Details: Tapas, salads, entrees like grilled hanger steak, and desserts such as churros and orange cinnamon crema Catalana.
- Location: 1100 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. matchphx.com
4. The Market by Jennifer’s
- Price: $44 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Choices include Chula Seafood jumbo shrimp, grilled hanger steak, and chocolate-Italian sweet vermouth caramel tart.
- Location: 3603 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. themarketbyjennifers.com
5. The Rosticceria
- Price: $33 per person
- Courses: 4
- Details: Highlights include 10-layer lasagna, Italian short ribs, and a build-your-own gelato milkshake bar.
- Location: 12811 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. therosticceria.com
6. Arcadia Farms
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Offers dishes like artisanal cheese plate, beef bourguignon, and carrot cake tuxedo cake.
- Location: 7025 E. First Ave., Scottsdale. arcadiafarmscafe.com
7. Famiglia
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 4
- Details: Includes housemade focaccia, grilled peach and mozzarella, sausage and pepper gnocchi, and house cannolo.
- Location: 17025 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. famigliascottsdale.com
8. Liz Modern Asian
- Price: $33 per person (dinner), $44 per couple (dim sum lunch)
- Courses: 10 courses (dinner), dim sum
- Details: Dinner includes prime rib and brisket lo mein; dim sum features dumplings and Korean fried chicken.
- Location: 15323 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. lizmodernasianrestaurant.com
9. Taza Bistro & Bar
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: International dishes like duck breast a l’orange and New York-style cheesecake.
- Location: 9619 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. tazabistro.com
10. Bar Cena
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Features marinated cucumber with whipped tofu, crispy skin chicken thigh, and billionaire’s shortbread.
- Location: 14202 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. barcenascottsdale.com
11. Liberty Market
- Price: $44 per person
- Courses: 3, beverage included
- Details: Includes boneless fried chicken, seared pork belly, and key lime cheesecake.
- Location: 230 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert. libertymarket.com
12. Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits, The Westin Tempe
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Offers dishes like halibut Peruvian ceviche and Mexican chocolate atole custard.
- Location: 11 E. Seventh St., Tempe. terratempe.com
13. Feringhee Modern Indian Cuisine
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Features khandari pork ribs, Old Delhi butter chicken, and gulab jamun cheesecake.
- Location: 3491 W. Frye Road, Chandler. feringhee.com
14. Tempo Urban Bistro
- Price: $55 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Includes lobster beignets, salmon wellington, and lemon meringue pie.
- Location: 21067 W. Main St., Buckeye. tempourbanbistro.com
15. Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe
- Price: $55 per couple
- Courses: 3, beverage included
- Details: Offers blanco enchiladas, shredded beef quesabirria tacos, and flan.
- Location: 5101 N. 16th St., Phoenix. ajoals.com
16. Fabio on Fire
- Price: $44 per person
- Courses: 3
- Details: Includes wood-fired shrimp, lobster tortellini, and homemade gelato.
- Location: 8275 W. Lake Pleasant Pkwy., Peoria. fabioonfire.com
These 16 restaurants offer a fantastic array of dishes that showcase the best of Arizona’s culinary scene. Make sure to book your reservations early and enjoy the diverse and delicious offerings during Arizona Restaurant Week!
Source: AZCentral