11/2/24 - Short version: Wonderful experience! Absolutely no complaints. The food was fantastically seasoned, came out hot, great plate display, service w/ Karla was top-notch, and it is a very laid back restaurant. Definitely will go back. Longer version: stopped in this particular Saturday around 3:45. There are a quite few parking spots on the east side but even more parking available to the north, thanks to its location in a strip mall. Karla came over quickly after being seated and took our drink order. So there is one complaint actually: the special cocktail (Clarified Kentucky Sour) was not available until 5:00. LOL! No worries, we were there long enough to get it. The eggplant bites were thin and crunchy, the Danish ribs were spicy and fell off the bone, as did the short ribs (they were not spicy). The green Chile cornbread was not inundated with chiles, the mashed taters were creamy with a small amount of herbs to add a touch of flavor. All the cocktails were excellent (the PCG designed into the bourbon ice cube is a classy touch), even the non-alcoholic passion punch was tasty. The desserts were over the top. That buttermilk pie was to die (in hindsight, I should have ordered one to go), the apple crumble pie was so damn good, and oh man, that bread pudding was mouth-watering good. NO RAISINS! I have always been picky about bread pudding, only ever loving my Mom's old old Better Crocker recipe. Well, PCG's recipe was the closest thing to it. It was dense and flavorful. I could have easily eaten the whole thing (it's a small serving) but I wanted to save some for later -- which was extremely hard to do. ;-) Our server, Karla, was exceptional. She was funny, attentive, and very interactive with us. She kept heckling me about my distaste for raisins, and joking with us about hassling the bar tender for our 5 o'clock scheduled Kentucky sour special. PCG is lucky to have her, and we were blessed to have her for the short time we did. If you have not tried PCG, why the heck are you waiting?! Go. Now. read more

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I can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant overall because we had a group in one of the private rooms. But the service was good and the food was very good. read more

Great local spot for food. I got the steakhouse burger, cooked to perfection. The flavor profile with the mushrooms and black garlic sauce really made the burger stand out. The service was great, and they have a great whiskey selection. read more

This has been a staple in the neighborhood for many years. I am never disappointed when i come here. Absolutely fantastic place and amazing food. The ambiance is perfect for date nights. I enjoy the special which was a sirloin steak with blue cheese mashed potatoes, top with onion rings. The sauce, was a chili chipotle type of sauce but I honestly didnt think it was necessary. The dish it self was delicious. My husband had an amazing vegan salad that was full of flavor and beans for his protein. Id recommend you make a reservation as this place does tend to get busy read more

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Our first date night of the new year & we went to Phoenix City Grille for Whiskey 101 & dinner. My boyfriend has become obsessed with Whiskey & we go bourbon hunting on the regular so I thought this would be fun. We had a tasting of 5 different whiskies, and a personal charcuterie board with fruit, nuts & cheese for me & his plate had meat. It was a very interactive fun evening where we learned about the history of Whiskey. It was really enjoyable & we were able to meet some people from the whiskey group we are a part of. John Christie was great as the host as you he was really funny & you could tell he really enjoyed talking about whiskey & would nerd out at times. After we had dinner & opted to sit at the bar as we wanted to watch the Rams/Lions playoff game. Jeff was our bartender & he was great. Jeff was very knowledgeable, friendly, & I think my bf now has a new man crush . You could tell that there were a lot of regulars there as the bartender & staff called them by name & was really engaging which I really appreciated. My boyfriend had the strip steak special with mashed sweet potatoes & carrots which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had the crispy eggplant sandwich with sweet potato fries it was delicious. We really enjoyed our time at PCG & will definitely be back to try out their brunch & any other events that they may have. read more

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So good, we were there two days in a row! My brother and SIL took us here for my birthday dinner and it was EXCELLENT. Service, food, portion size, terrific! The rest of the party had burgers which they complimented; the shoestring fries were a hit too. I had some of the best chicken and mash I've ever had, with roasted carrots that were flavorful without being coated in brown sugar. We all stuffed ourselves and we're not sorry lol. We liked it so much, we stopped by the next day to split their chili verde appetizer. Super fresh homemade tortillas, very tender pork, and the perfect chili verde with enough heat to be interesting without scouring your entire digestive tract. Enough for two tacos each, and my husband cleaned up the remaining meat. Same friendly, efficient service too. We'll definitely be back! read more

We have always loved this restaurant for its food and comfortable neighborhood ambiance. This was first time to host an event in their private dining area. We had a great experience from booking the room, nailing down the details, no hidden costs and the food and service couldn't have been better. This was an annual event for our group of 30 and we will definitely plan to book for next year. read more

We stopped here Saturday after shopping; the restaurant was not busy, which was great for us. We ordered the short rib empanadas, they were really very good. I had a hamburger medium rare with french fries and F had plank salmon medium with vegetables (and a burger for my service animal). My burger was a little under cooked and the salmon was a little over cooker (burger for the service animal, well he doesn't care). The salt on the fries tasted like salt mixed with onion salt, it was not to my liking. The vegetables were perfect. All in all, we would go back again, even though the service was a little slow. We enjoyed our lunch. read more

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I really enjoyed my outing at Phoenix City Grille. The ambiance was cool, I sat in the bar area and it didn't look very crowded/during the time that I went. My waitress, Kenzie was amazing, she has really great customer service skills. I ordered; Sparkling sangria - this was so good Bacon wrapped shrimp - this was amazing Carne Asada tacos - good Brussel sprouts hash - good I recommend trying the above and checking out Phoenix City Grille read more

Last Tuesday, the organization I work for was hosting some out-to-town visitors and were looking for a unique spot to host a dinner. We had a truly wonderful experience working with Phoenix City Grille and couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional service from start to finish. Brittnee, the Events Manager, helped us identify the West Room as a perfect space for our intimate business meeting and was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful, especially with several last-minute needs, which she handled with ease and professionalism. When we arrived to get a feel for the space and set up, Dennis, the owner, and Sonia took outstanding care to ensure everything was in place and that we felt supported throughout. The space itself was fantastic, and from all indications, the evening went seamlessly for our group. It was a pleasure partnering with such a thoughtful and attentive team, and we deeply appreciate the care and communication that made our event a success. We look forward to working with Phoenix City Grille again in the future! read more

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I had high hopes and it was just a mid-line experience. I was SO excited to go, mostly because the foodies I went with are regulars and everyone usually rolls out the red carpet for them -- because they exude love and graciousness everywhere they go. This place knows them by name and my 83 year old Mother in Law chose THIS PLACE for her birthday. She is a gourmet chef, so you can imagine we bounced into this place with GLEEEE and enthusiasm. I honestly think the waitress didn't have enough time for us. Maybe she was busy or slammed or understaffed -- I don't know, but we were a table of 5 and -- I am sorry -- you ONLY TURN 83 one time in your life -- let's fuss over her just a little bit! The waitress was not rude. She checked all the boxes and did her job - that is for sure. However she did not make us feel very warm, welcomed or special in any way -- and it was like attentiveness was lacking. It's like someone serving you properly, but without care. She wanted to just go home. She had repressed impatience with us. It was as if when I asked her for another glass of wine or her opinion on the menu I was interrupting what she really wanted to be doing. You know when the server let you know that you are bugging them? That feeling. AND... by the way I have to say we were an adorable party! : ) A-DOR-A-BLE! I had my 83 year old Mother in Law's impeccable friends, who are 90 years old and 80 years old, beautifully dressed, put together and absolutely delightful, kind, loving highly capable humans... along with my 16 year old daughter who is just sparkles with delight wherever she goes, myself -- and my lovely 83 year old mother in law. Which by the way, I think they all had a delightful time. I don't even think they noticed that our service was mid. The food was ok. The service lacking. The ambiance was probably the best part. In all honesty, I kinda wished we just would have saved our money, didn't get all gorgeously dressed up for the night, didn't drive across town .... and just had yummy tacos at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant, where they really do love serving you and the food bursts with flavor. I can't say I would go back... well, only if my friends who I went with, who are regulars here -- tell me to... then I would, but I would much rather spend my money somewhere else. read more

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Really enjoyed lunch here for the 1sr time. Parking is a challenge in the shopping center but I snagged one right up front. I had the steak burger with soup. The soup was absolutely delicious. I ended up taking half my burger home to enjoy the next day. It was also very good. My friend had the chicken and was pleased with her meal as well. Looks like a popular place for lunch or dinner. On the pricey side but you are getting great food. read more

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Our go to local resto. Great staff. We always sit at the bar and they remember us with great service. Everything on the menu is wonderful. Especially love the planked Salmon and the bacon wrapped shrimp. read more

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Incredible food, ambiance, and drink selection. Upscale but not horridly expensive. The weekend brunch selections are always changing and always top-notch. Try the Eggplant Benedict, you will want seconds. The fish is always fresh and cooked with flair. The atmosphere is wood, brass, and allows for conversation. One of our pet peeves is a restaurant that is so noisy you can't hear each other. Reservations are reccomended on weekends and dinner. read more

Service was ok. We sat in the bar. Seems bartender was either distracted or had too many people to handle. We weren't checked on enough and a couple of items ordered were forgotten and had to remind him. Food was delicious though. Atmosphere was nice and inviting. Would go back. read more

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Four of us went for dinner last week Two ordered skirt steak and loved it. I ordered the pork green chili appetizer as my entree, and there was plenty of great tasting food for a meal. We had the skillet cornbread as an appetizer. It was good, but a little sweet with the savory would have been better to my palate. Great food and reasonable prices read more

The cornbread, tenderloin and mojito were all very good. Service was quick and the scenery unpretentious.

This place can be summed up in one word: amazing! I have been here a twice and plan on going here for my upcoming 40th birthday. Every time I have been in here the restaurant is packed, which is always a good sign. Their food and drinks are amazing! My last visit we ordered the eggplant bites appetizer that's thinly sliced eggplant that's battered and fried and topped with piquillo peppers, tomato jam, feta, arugula, a sherry vinaigrette, and a balsamic reduction. It doesn't sound like much but these things were out of this world and I've been craving them ever since I've had them. For dinner I had the vegetable platter. While that may sound boring, it totally isn't. You get a huge plate of delicious veggies like large chunks of meaty squash, potatoes, asparagus, harissa carrots, an arugula salad...it's to die for. They have something for everyone here and being vegetarian, this is right up my alley. They have an assortment of soups, salads, pasta, and meat entrees. Definitely worth a trip to this restaurant. Also, their drinks do not disappoint! read more

5 Star chef - one of my favorites. Nostalgic environement and friendly service. The food is always phenomenal and consistent with quality ingredients used. The entire menu is always good and I've tried it all. read more

We came over here after having my hair cut for a quick lunch The greatest decision we made I had the Burger special wit skinny fries and a beer to washed down my goodness it was freaking great my other half had the Carne Asada tacos with salad and that Carne Asada was one of the best tastiest Carne Asada she ever had. She ate the whole thing washed down with a beer as well too great place to come to eat great atmosphere great host as well too We will be coming back for lunch and try different island from the menu Sarah was our server and made us feel so welcome and her smile so comfortable THANK YOU SARAH for the wonderful job you did YOU ROCK read more

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A delicious dining experience for restaurant week 2022! We had reservations at Phoenix City Grille with our friends for four of us on Saturday night. Our table was ready when we got there & service was good throughout our evening. All four of us did the 3 course restaurant week items .. so quite a few thoughts listed below. None of their restaurant week menu items are on their regular menu (yet?), so I was a little hesitant but enjoyed everything I had! Between the four of us, we got all of the appetizer, entree, & dessert options! I personally got the Crispy Cauliflower, Citrus Chile Red Trout, and the Peaches & Cream sundae. Out of the three, the cauliflower was my favorite. It was fried perfectly and the sriracha glaze had a nice balance of sweet, tang, a little spice, and it all paired well with the chimichurri (very minty but it needed that "fresh" element). The red trout dish was solid; the picture I took doesn't do justice to show how much food was on the plate! I thought the fish was cooked well & all the elements on the plate tasted good. And finally the peaches & cream sundae was a nice end to the meal .. I mean who doesn't like some gelato? The peaches were a nice touch for the summer. Thoughts on the other dishes from my dining companions - the corn soup had good flavor & the spinach salad was just ok, nothing to write home about. We actually also ordered one non-restaurant week appetizer which was the Eggplant Bites; they were really tasty with the eggplant, tomato jam, paquillo peppers, feta, and balsamic. I would order these again! Everyone liked the entrees, so I think overall, the surf & turf pappardelle & pork loin were hits. The pork was a big portion and the pasta was filling. If you're a fan of coconut, the Panna Cotta was a good choice, there was nothing left on any of our dessert plates, so it's safe to say you can't go wrong with either dessert choice. Overall, the only critique I really heard was for the old fashioned drink that one of my friends ordered. The blueberry gin drink (forgot the name) & guava margarita were tasty. There were a number of items on their regular menu I was interested in, so I'm looking forward to coming back in the future! read more

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I have been here now several times and the food is very good as is the service and even better is the fact that they have to have the most amazing selection of whiskey - ask for the 4 page list of whiskeys and suggestions. We were there for lunch on Friday and I had the Rojas burger with no bun and my wife had the trout that were on the. Specials of the Day list. Both were quite good. My wife's trout had this amazing corn sauce. Totally yummy. read more

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First time there...comfortable atmosphere and food was fantastic! Our server was attentive and I didn't feel like they were turning tables and rushing us out. read more

Brittnee Reed help us with our Gender Reveal Party planning. She was awesome to get us a private room and with a private bathroom too! Two tables in the back so we can set up our Mickey/Minnie ears and then the cake. The room was spacious for the 20 of us! No charge for the room, just order off the menu! That is cool! Our server Jocelyn was freak awesome!!!! She took care of all our us with a smile. She was so wonderful, we offered her and the some of the staff our cake. They made our day! I got the rose lane chicken and it was very very good. I am surprised all the orders came over pretty much at the same time and all the food was HOT! read more

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Food is incredible, service is consistently amazing. Decent pricing too. Loved the burger and fries and the Bourbon menu is off the charts.

Great spot for a last-minute meet up with some friends in the area. REALLY busy on a nice Friday night back in February, but we didn't have that long a wait, and got a good table for our party of five. What a surprisingly adventurous, detailed menu from what appears to be a sort of quiet, unassuming place. Check that menu out ahead of time, if you're like me, because it's HARD to choose from all their tempting dinner offerings!! I had their DELICIOUS crispy eggplant sandwich, with both fries AND soup, and I would have been equally happy with just about anything else on the menu. My friends all were very happy with their choices as well. Great service, never felt rushed in spite of how busy it was, and quite reasonable prices for what we got. If I were a local, this place would definitely be in my gastronomic rotation!! Check it out!!! read more

Phoenix City Grille is a wonderful spot with a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. The overall ambiance is inviting and makes you want to relax and stay awhile. We sat at the bar, where Jeff took great care of us. He recommended the chicken, and it did not disappoint--absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. Jeff's amazing service, knowledge, and friendly presence really elevated the experience. I would happily return and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My favorite restaurant, hands down. My wife and I go there to try and fine something that we don't like. If you're a whiskey drinker, you've just found your honey hole.. Id recommend... everything. And don't skip the bread pudding. read more

Peg and I took another couple to PCG for brunch and it was superb! Eric was our server and he made the experience smooth and professional even for a Sunday brunch! The food was consistently good and this is always a go/to spot!! While the room is large there is a sense of intimacy and easy for conversation. A return for either a casual or formal occasion! read more

We only visited for happy hour but it was so good I wanted to give a shout out. First, Max our waiter /bartender was great. He helped us order since it was our first visit and we were so impressed. We ordered the cornbread, quest fundito 1/2 rack of ribs and of course fries...always fries! ALL was worthy of a return visit! Very, very yummy! They pour a great cocktail too. We will return and try dinner soon. When trying a new restaurant we usually try happy hour first. I find if happy hour is done well, dinner usually follows suit... Max was not only helpful and attentive but seemed truly happy to be there. He made us feel welcomed. We will DEFINITELY be returning! read more

We stopped in for a drink and appetizer. This place was great and Emma was a wonderful bartender. We had the short rib sliders, spicy guava margarita and a blueberry vodka drink. We loved it all. Emma told us about the history and we will be back to try entrees soon! read more

Pro tip: have reservations!! We didn't. However, we got lucky and the four of us were able to sit in the bar area at a high top table (which normally I hate, but maybe I'm just getting use to them because this one was A-OK). I had the Ramona Super Food salad (the large). It was delicious! And, yes, I ate it all. I did have shrimp added. I found it rather strange, though, when I asked to add shrimp, I was asked how many. Well, the menu states that you pay $11 to add shrimp, so doesn't the dollar amount dictate how many shrimp you would get? Anyway, I just found this rather strange and said 3? I have no clue if we then paid $11 x 3 or if we paid $11 for 3 and it should have been more? Who knows. Very weird. read more

The food was OK, but the staff were rude. Our party of four was sitting in a booth and we spent around $200. We were wrapping things up after we had been there about two hours and the general manager comes over and asked us to leave because people with reservations were waiting. I looked around and there were several open tables in the dining room. That's the first time I've ever been asked to remove myself from a table in a restaurant. I guess spending the $200 just wasn't enough to stay there more than two hours. I won't be returning to this restaurant. read more

Came in during the week at 4:30 and the restaurant was pretty empty. Happy hour is only at the bar and patio which is a little disappointing but I get it. Menu is large with a lot of options. You'll certainly find something you like. We started with the cornbread which was pretty good and my entree was the flank steak. Steak was cooked perfectly and the sides were light which I appreciated. Service was fine. Nothing special or worth noting. Waitress did her job by taking our order, refilling drinks and bringing the food. Didn't tell us about any specials, we saw them on a board as we were walking out. I would return for the food but hope to have a more enthusiastic server next time! read more

Ordered the steakhouse burger which came out with no real flavor and ice cold. The service was not very attentive.

I watched a PBS show called "Check Please, Arizona" recently where a roundtable discusses restaurants that they have visited. All four of the people raved about this place so I decided to give it a shot. My husband and myself met another couple on a Sunday afternoon at 2 PM. We did not have reservations and although it was pretty busy, we did get seated right away. I had the grapefruit basil martini that was outstanding. I also had the brussels sprout hash as I am on a low-carb diet. They were both fantastic ! My husband had a burger that he said was very good, my friend had the small order of short ribs that came with potatoes and a small side of the brussel sprout hash and her husband had a breakfast off the brunch menu. We were all completely impressed. My only complaint, and it's not enough to remove a star, is our service and our servers were a little on the slow side. It was Sunday afternoon and we weren't in any hurry so again, it's not worth removing a star for. I highly recommend this place! read more

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I'm so happy this place is still operating, given 2019/2020 My daughter's grandma drove down to visit over the holidays. Wanted a nice set down establishment. This was my go to, when I lived nearby. Our dinner party of 4 enjoyed our meals. 3 of us ordered the dinner steak special and it didn't disappoint. My little girl loved her kids meal. Our waitress was very kind and attentive to our table. I order my steak, medium rare and they got it just right. Not overdone. It was delicious. read more

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Our server, Jenny was fantastic and so helpful! Visiting from LA, we were delighted to find Phoenix City Grill. The ambiance is welcoming and the food is lick your plate, delicious! Kudos to the chef. The chicken breast was tender and moist and my son who doesn't normally eat cooked carrots, loved them. The mashed potatoes are on a whole different level of deliciousness! Husband's pork tenderloin was "wait, let me try another bite" yummy. And my chile verde was also yum! read more

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This is a delightful local restaurant that was recommended by a long time Phoenix resident. We liked it enough to get there twice during our one week stay in town. The Steakhouse burger and Crispy Eggplant Sandwich were both delicious. We will make this one of our go to restaurants any time we are in town. read more

I have always had a good experience at PCG BUT was dissapointed yesterday....not because of the food quality but because they brought me something other than what I ordered on the menu. I ordered the halibut with potatoes and veggies and they brought me a salad with halibut. I would have sent it back, but I had to make a play in the afternoon and did not have the time. I should have spoken to the manager but I ate what was put in front of me (because of limited time) and it was delicious. PCG manager - speak to your kitchen staff!! They should know the menu! read more