There's not too much in downtown Phoenix and a brief Yelp search singled this place out as one of the best to visit for cocktails and apps. It's actually located in the downstairs of the Renaissance Hotel, but is open to the public. The atmosphere is rustic industrial and there's a lot of seating. There's also tv's because it is a bar after all. My friends and I started with cocktails. I think we all enjoyed them and found they were priced as expected. We also all ordered small plates, but we probably should've shared since we didn't want a full meal. Two of us got the cheese crisps, which is kinda like a pizza, and the other two of us got the nachos. Everything was good, but it was a lot of cheese. I will say that the menu listed the nachos as having blue corn chips, but when it came out, they were just regular yellow. Service was fine, but nothing spectacular. A little slow, but it was explained to us that the kitchen was not right there (in the basement maybe?), so that probably had a lot to do with it. My friend also ordered a marg that was listed on the menu with jalapeno and our waiter told us that they didn't have any since they maybe ever make one a week, so they don't keep them around anymore (so take it off the menu?). But he was really nice and actually went down to the kitchen to get one. read more

Came here during lunch, the menu looks great so i was super excited to try there food, i ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and sweet potato fries. The sweet potato fries were amazing and the sea salt they added on top was a great taste as well. I didn't get much spice from the chicken sandwich and i came off very dry. I wasn't wowed like i thought i would be but the presentation was nicely put together. The staff is super super nice and helpful. I also ordered the avocado fries, i was super excited to order those before i even arrived there and they didn't taste as great as i thought they would and they only gave us four fries. read more

Dust Cutter - Spicy chicken sandwich & sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is on my Fave list! My husband and I went here to grab a bite & drinks for date night. The decor is super cool and modern. I love that this cool bar is basically in the lobby of the hotel. The drinks and food here are delicious. We had the Fig & Prosciutto cheesecrisp (AWESOME) and the salad with chicken was very flavorful and refreshing. "My Darling Rhonda" is my favorite drink. We have been here a couple times already and plan to keep coming back. Highly recommended! read more

Dust Cutter - My Darling Rhonda - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Packed house, beautiful atmosphere, delish food & drink! All of that was out done by Roxie's spectacular service! She was efficient, prompt & kind read more

Good and comfortable ambience, great and tasty food, very good service. Really nice decoration for pictures! read more

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Great place for apps and a nice happy hour from 5-6pm every day! The food is really good and the drinks are amazing! Great service! read more

Dust Cutter - Dust Fries and Blue Corn Nachos! Both are really good! - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This restaurant was a great surprise. It is a great space! Service was very efficient and friendly. Food and value was good!

I've been coming to the Dust Cutter for dinner since October 2017. I've had everything on the menu including starters and there was an occasional "bump in the road." The management team here (Brandy) listens to constructive criticism and I appreciate it. The bacon wrapped dates, grilled salmon entree are terrific. The avacado "fries" are silly amazing!!! Kudos to "Tony" the bartender too. He loves his job and it shows. Thanks guys!!! read more

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Christopher the bar manager was incredable this evening, he made sure that we were attended too all night and that we had the chance to enjoy the evening. Our service was second to none. Thank you! read more

Go for the drinks, not the food. Frozen veg. No flavour. I have not had food this bad since the last time I was in AZ.

Awesome environment and modern decor. Friendly and attentive staff. While there was a variety of options on the menu, the food was only okay for its price point. read more

Dust Cutter - Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Interesting menu with good tasting food and efficient service. Food portions are big . They are located in lobby of renaissance downtown Phoenix. Help your self to find a seat. No check in needed.. read more

My server Geno went above and beyond to make sure I picked the best drink selection. Also I asked him about local events that I could check out he point my fiancé and I in the write direction to have the best night we've had out in months. Will be a return customer to dust cutter read more

I come here anytime I fly into Phoenix! I have gone to a lot of restaurants here and can tell you I have yet to receive service at the caliber of this place. The waiting staff is quick and communicates well. I love all the bartenders here. They're super down to earth and have a wealth of knowledge about everything they serve you. Great place for a date. If you're looking for a mind blowing taste bud explosion; see Nicole! read more

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I really enjoyed my time in the dust cutter. Their menu was great and I loved the ability to take things up to my room if I wasn't going to finish at the table. Very friendly, helpful service. read more

Dust Cutter - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was guaranteed food and drinks...30 minutes later, "sorry our kitchen is closed and last call"... *as I watch people constantly order drinks from the bar* hmmmmmm read more

The happy hour "house cocktails" by the way are not the list of cocktails they have in their bar menu. Instead, what they really meant to say is "well" drinks are on happy hour. I don't know about others but that seemed misleading, in my opinion. Oh well. As for the staff... of the two bartenders that were there, one was friendly and helpful. The other did her job, but there was nothing special or endearing about her that one could connect with and think "Can't wait to come back!" Nope. Quite the opposite, frankly. Tried to order "chicken taquitos" and was simply told they were out. No follow up suggestions or nada. Which is fine, I suppose, but as our time there progressed it became evident that she is just not the "serve others" kind of bartender. Or maybe, it was just us she didn't care for. Her loss. The restaurant's loss, and a loss to the other bartender. I would suggest people go to Blue Hound, instead. It's only a block away and the staff is always friendly and eager to serve. Or the Aroggant Butcher. It's within the same proximity. read more

The avocado fries and cheese and cheese curds were delicious! I can't say I've ever had avocado fried before, but I'm also surprised I've never seen the option on a menu before this. Two cheese crisps were also more than enough for three of us to share. It was surprisingly filling. My favorite was the fig and prosciutto, delicate balance of figs and arugula. Overall, food was good, but unfortunately service was slow for a partially filled restaurant for food you wouldn't expect to take that long.. read more

Dust Cutter - Cheese crisp. Top is the mushroom, chorizo, and then fig at the bottom - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

We went to Dust Cutter because we heard great things about it and it definitely lived up to the hype. Our server was attentive and so nice, she even gave us recommendations for places to go while we were in Phoenix. I ordered a manhattan and it came out quickly and was DELICIOUS. I had the steak frites and the meat was so tender it melted in my mouth. The best meal I had while in town. The location is perfect for a nice dinner before hitting the town for the night. Everyone there was so nice and welcoming and we will definitely visit again next time we're in Phoenix. read more

First rate service and unique eats. The atmosphere is wonderful and unique. I will be back. Try the nachos read more

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This was my 2nd experience with Dust Cutter. The first time I went in they had only been open for about 2 months so I didn't expect much as a lot of restaurants need at least 6 months to get into a Rhythm. 3 months later they seem to have regressed. We arrived at 4:05 pm and a person came over right away and was attentive for a few minutes but 15 minutes later when the rest of our party arrived we waited an additional 10 minutes for someone to come over. The next 90 minutes was just a waiting game of no one coming over. Finally, we called the hotel to ask for them to send someone over. It seems like this is a mother hotel bar that is aesthetically pleasing with service that is geared to not generating loyal local guests. Very disappointing! read more

Hunter is such a great server! He was so attentive and took great care of our team! Highly recommended

Decent food. Modernish menu, but nothing to write home about. Had the chorizo cheese crisp and some bacon-wrapped dates. The server was good enough to warn us off of the chicken & waffles because they take a long time. The food was yummy (& sorry to sound like another wannabe foodie dbag) but it was quite "heavy-handed". The dates were waayyyy sweet. The cheese crisp almost acidic in its saltiness. Tasted ok mind you... just too intense. Decent drinks. The Cutter was nice, but not something I'd order again... a bit more tart than I was expecting. My wife ordered the Mescalito - nice, but again [foodie dbag voice], lacked any kind of subtlety... smokey to the point of annoyance. Service was pleasant and competent - when present... not sure if it's the size of the place or what, but they don't stop by... or really even show themselves very often. Nice looking place and not too crowded on a night with a ballgame and concert a few hundred feet away. Not my first choice but not a terrible place to have a drink and snack with friends. ---------Update----------- So, this is fun... The charge on my credit posted today... for exactly $80 more than I wrote in... It's both oddly round and not round... I guess maybe our servers thought $15 on $73 wasn't a fair tip? I am pretty old, so maybe the 20% rule for decent service is no longer valid? Maybe the new guidance is 130%? Geez, I think I owe a lot of money to a lot of servers... :-) Anyway, called and spoke to a very nice person at the hotel (accounting, Racquel). She's quite helpful and diligent in trying to solve the problem... Looks like the whole thing is a mess (it was a split tab between two parties and only one charge is showing (so they just put it all on my card - even though they definitely ran both cards and gave us two charge slips/receipts...)). Racquel was good enough to run down threads and figure out what happened. Seems for one reason or another they completely lost the other payment and rather than look at my receipt and question, they just did the convenient thing and charged it all to my card. Lovely. Cudos to the hotel staff (Racquel) for resolving expediently! However, this definitely makes this restaurant a non-starter for me. If staff can't operate the POS and closing managers can't be attentive enough to pick-up discrepancies, I wouldn't chance it here. The food/drink wasn't terrible, but not worth wasting the time later to fix issues (or worse, missing the overcharge - it was just lucky that bill cycles today and I happen to be looking online). read more

Excellent food, cocktails and service! I would recommend anyone who lives locally or staying at the Renaissance check them out. The decor was beautiful and modern. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes! read more

Dust Cutter - Chicken Taquitos and the "Hangman's Noose" cocktail. Both excellent and beautiful presentation. - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Stopped in for lunch. Great service and good selection of food. The crispy pizza was perfectly cheesy and salty. I also tried the Senora Burger and is was great. Good bun, large slice of raw onion, thick burger, and a friend egg cooked just right. I will definitely be back to enjoy this again. read more

Dust Cutter - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Absolutely the best burger I've had in my 50 years on this planet. The seasoning and temperature were perfection. The server was on point and ensured our dining experience was timed perfectly. Lastly, their signature drinks were delicious and paired very well with the meal. I will suggest this establishment to any one willing to listen!!!! read more

Our server tonight Nate was fabulous as well as all other staff. Wait staff was so busy yet friendly and attentive. Way to go guys! Good food too! read more

Geno and Sydney were so sweet and helpful in recommending food and drinks! The food was absolutely delicious! The salmon was phenomenal and service was excellent. The vibe and venue was super relaxing with an indoor outdoor fireplace. I could have easily hung out here all night. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a delicious meal in a excellent. read more

The spicy chicken sandwich was terrific as were the chicken taquitos, native three sisters tacos and sweet potato fries. Some unique twists on standard fare, presention and ambience make this place a winner. read more

Don't bother. Food was not very well executed, even though it may sound good. Service was excellent, however. Maybe go for a drink...

Very good food and service was great at first. Fairly long wait for the food, and it took really long to get the check. We really enjoyed the garage door style windows which were open to the fresh air. They were out of the "house red" and didn't offer a same-price alternative. read more

Grabbed dinner here as we were staying at the hotel and it was definitely worth it! Food was outstanding- the elote, something I am very picky about, was definitely great. I could have made a meal off it alone. The staff is friendly and doesn't mind making a recommend or look at you odd if you ask that there be no bun with your burger. The glass of Fleur de Mere was a nice touch to the meal as well as it cut thru the spice of the elote. We really can't say enough good things about the place. If you are staying at the Renaissance, or live in the greater Phoenix area, I am my travel companion both would have to say we definitely recommend you stop in for a bite to eat and a nice cocktail for your evening! You will not be disappointed. read more

Me and my brother came to Dust Cutter not really knowing what to expect. Once we arrived we were instantly greeted and taken care of by the lovely Chela. She was very attentive and on her job. Even though she had multiple tables it felt as if we were the only ones she had to provide service for. The drinks were fantastic and I will definitely recommend this place to all of my friends. I will be coming back soon. Very soon!!! read more

Hotel restaurant, don't get suckered in with the fancy layout. Ordered smoked chicken wings and there was nothing smoked about them. Old fashioned wasn't exciting as well. Service was extremely slow. They didn't bring back my card after paying and it took over a half hour to hunt down where it went. Seems like Phoenix restaurants try to focus on the looks but under deliver with the quality. read more

I was recently in Phoenix on a work trip, and Dust Cutter was my respite for a few times after several long days of client meetings. I had fun exploring the Western-style menu, and also had some great conversations with the staff. Thanks again for taking care of me while away from home! read more

Love it ... girls are so nice there had excellent service even stayed late for us Nicole and Ariana were on point will definitely come back highly recommend.. we had the pizza which was delicious the bartenders we great love the place read more

Came in. Was seated at a table. Host wasn't sure what was clean or dirty. Sat us at a table. Said server will be right with us. Server came said oh let me wipe that table down... Well ok.... Ordered food. The fancier fries. It was very good. (that or I was just hungry). Waited for 30 mins for server to come back to get the bill. Eventually had to go up and ask for it. They were probably under staffed but still sucked. read more

Visiting my family in Phoenix- best hotel bar I've ever been to. Awesome bourbon/rye selection and the bartenders were super friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back next time! read more

I sat at the bar to get a drink and just relax, and Dust Cutter did the job well. The bartender, Tony, explained the drink menu to me and have a great recommendation. It was pretty nice to be able to try a new cocktail. Overall, this was one of the better hotel lobby bars I've been to. read more

The fried avocados were delicious, the margaritas were great and my server Shoalay was awesome.