| At the Clarendon, we only support and recommend independently-owned, non-franchised restaurants and bars in the area. We've hand-picked these establishments and eat at them frequently. Phoenix is a driving town, no matter where you stay - most of these are a short drive or taxi ride from the Clarendon. Here's a sampling of just a few: Barrio Cafe Amazing and creative Southwestern/Mexican cuisine. Great margaritas and sangria - guacamole made tableside - try the goat's milk caramel stuffed churros. www.barriocafe.com Cafe LaBella Italian food in a neighborhood cafe setting - Chef Mark recently worked at the Phoenician, and he knows what he's doing! www.cafelabella.com Cibo Great setting in a historic home, garden seating, amazing salads and pizzas. Karen, Tony, Michael, Guido, Kui are all family to us. www.cibophoenix.com Cheuvront Wine and Cheese Experience Great service, hip location, about 100 cheeses and wines to choose from, as well as a fantastic menu from Chef Karen Dawson. Ask Jeff to recommend the cheese and wines - he's got a nose for it. www.cheuvront.biz Coronado Cafe Always delicious, nice portions, romantic setting in a historic home. Different specials nightly. www.coronadocafe.com Delux The best burger in town, stylish setting, 40 beers on tap, great fries, oh - and Haagen-Dazs shakes/malts to boot. www.deluxburger.com Durant's The most popular steak house in Phoenix, since 1955. Enter through the kitchen. The restaurant is like walking into the set of a David Lynch film. Fantastic Martinis and Bloody Marys. www.durantsfinefoods.com Fez On Central Cool lounge atmosphere - delicious and affordable food www.fezoncentral.com Lux Coffee Bar Arguably the best cappuccino anywhere - the owners won a national award for creating the concoction! www.luxcoffeebar.com Matt's Big Breakfast Simple, pure ingredients - the best eggs and butter, real maple syrup, scrambled eggs with salami, honey-sweetened lemonade - we could eat here daily. www.mattsbigbreakfast.com Pane Bianco Simple perfection - usually only four sandwiches to choose from, as well as one cola, bubble up, and two types of water - still or sparkling. It's worth it. www.pizzeriabianco.com/pane Pizzeria Bianco Never before has a pizza-chef received the James Beard award - and deservedly so. Try the Rosa or Wise-Guy www.pizzeriabianco.com Ticoz Resto-Bar From the folks who bring us Fez comes this new Latin food and drink adventure. The Guacammus is genius! www.ticosofarizona.com Wild Thaiger The best Thai food we've ever had, wonderful service, absolute perfection. Everything on the menu is excellent. www.wildthaiger.com Zen 32 Great sushi in a stylish setting. www.zen32.com |