Arizona's only Five Diamond restaurant: Native American fine dining on Gila River land, ingredients from tribal farms. There is nothing else like it in the country.
5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Dominick's SteakhouseSteak house · $$
Named a favorite by George Janko and Bobby Hurley and 2 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: 'This fried lobster. Holy moly.'
15169 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Steak 44Fine dining restaurant · $$
Named a favorite by Elly De La Cruz and Mike Trout and 2 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Tomahawk 'better than the one at Durant's'
5101 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
The EndsRestaurant · $$
Named a favorite by Mike LaFleur and Corbin Carroll and 1 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Ordered the Tuesday tomahawk deal; crudo good enough to reorder
7137 E Stetson Dr Ste 12, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
GuestHouse$$
Named a favorite by Maxx Crosby and C.J. Gardner-Johnson on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Happy hour was the surprise standout; $100 cheesesteak worth trying once; not a scallops guy
George & GatherNew American restaurant · $$$ · Downtown Chandler
Named a favorite by Pavin Smith (Dbacks first baseman) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Tries new things; rates the wings. Verdict: Prefers saucy to dry wings but "can tell why people like them".
336 S Washington St, Chandler, AZ 85225
Mexican in Tempe
Casa ReynosoMexican restaurant · $$ · South Mill Ave
Family owned since the 1960s and still the crave pick in Tempe, green chile burro and a Sonoran style enchilada.
3138 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Cocina ChiwasRestaurant · $$$ · Apache Blvd
Upscale Chihuahuan cooking from the Bacanora and Espiritu family, reserve for dinner.
2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281
Rosita's Mexican Food$ · Near ASU
Cash friendly neighborhood spot featured on Food Network, chile rellenos and cheese crisps.
Named a favorite by Will Hernandez (NFL offensive lineman) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Fresh seafood. Verdict: Will ordered him the hottest items on the menu.
Named a favorite by Jay Bell (Former Dbacks infielder) on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Impressed; green chile ran through the menu and made it.
4800 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
The Original Carolina's$$$ · Phoenix
Named a favorite by Justin (Hungry Hotline) (Food creator) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Bean & cheese burrito or the Wahoo's special. Verdict: Salsa lived up to the hype — "give me more".
Fast Food in Tempe
In-N-Out vs Whataburger$ · Everywhere
Arizona is the only state where both empires coexist. Order both, settle it on stage.
Bad Jimmy's$$
Named a favorite by D.J. Humphries and Zac Gallen and 2 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: 'The best smash burger in town'
Butters$$
Named a favorite by Archie Bradley and Damion Lee on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Not a pancake guy but raved about the cinnamon roll pancake
Detroit Coney Grill$$
Named a favorite by Mark Breyer and Mr AZ on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Sun Devil Burger 'unbelievable'; went with the classic coney
Gotham Burger (NY) vs Stoop Kid$$$ · New York / Phoenix
Named a favorite by Mike Majlak (Podcaster) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Gotham (says best burger in NY). Verdict: Mraz disagrees — says 4 Charles is NY's best; Gotham "solid," Stoop Kid better as a double.
Aftermath$$$ · Phoenix
Named a favorite by Sean O'Malley (UFC champion) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Cheeseburger, salad. Verdict: "$10 burger, unbelievable" but the single patty felt thin.
Italian in Tempe
TrattoItalian restaurant · $$$ · Phoenix
Chris Bianco's pasta place. The man has a James Beard award and a Netflix episode; the noodles cash the checks.
4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Buck & Rider$$
Named a favorite by Cody Bellinger and Shawn Marion and 3 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Salad 'incredible'; the cinnamon-roll-style lasagna was the standout
DiMaggio's$$
Named a favorite by Charles Barkley and Grayson Allen and 1 more on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: 'I don't know how you come here and not get the veal parmesan'
DeFalco's$$
Named a favorite by Max Muncy and Kyle Backhus on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: 'This Philly is unbelievable' - best sandwich they have
DeFalco's Italian Eatery$$$ · Scottsdale
Named a favorite by Ryan Waldschmidt (Dbacks prospect) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Lunch spot; chicken parm. Verdict: "Solid burger" — asked the chef for another.
Andreoli Italian GrocerItalian restaurant · $$$ · Scottsdale
Named a favorite by Miguel Montero (Former Dbacks catcher) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Pizza, sandwich or pasta. Verdict: "That is some good, good pasta"; found the square pizza odd.
8880 E Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Steaks in Tempe
CleavermanSteak house · $$$ · Phoenix
Named a favorite by Prince Amukamara (Former NFL CB, Super Bowl champ) on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: "I don't know the last time I've had carpaccio this good".
Named a favorite by Willie McGinest (NFL legend) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Tomahawk with a group, 22oz cowboy ribeye solo. Verdict: Called it possibly the only true supper club in Arizona; live band.
1040 N 54th St, Chandler, AZ 85226
Toca Madera$$$ · Scottsdale
Named a favorite by Mookie Betts (Dodgers outfielder) on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: "Might be the best short rib I've ever had in my life".
Prime, A Shula's Steak HouseSteak house · $$$ · Chandler
Named a favorite by Chase Matthews (Country artist) on Mr AZ Sports. Verdict: Recommendation rather than stated favorite; 11th floor valley view.
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd 11th Floor, Chandler, AZ 85226
The AmericanoRestaurant · $$$ · Scottsdale
Named a favorite by Jonny Gomes (Former MLB outfielder) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Start upstairs. Verdict: Tortellini "phenomenal".
17797 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Mastro's$$$ · Scottsdale
Named a favorite by Eno Benjamin (Former Cardinals RB) on Mr AZ Sports. They order the Always stops in. Verdict: Butter cake lived up to its billing.