Great place. Been a patron of PCG for over 8 years. Great service, atmosphere and food.

We went for restaurant week to try a new place. Overall, good! Suggestions, get rid of the diner type plastic menus and the green plastic straws in every water glass; the ruin the ambience. Try for a Hillstone's type esthetic. Biggest suggestion, please use 100 percent olive oil, canola blends are very unhealthy. read more

Phoenix City Grille was fantastic. It's polished casual from the decor and the price point but the staff seems to be a veteran staff who has a firm commitment of being the local place where all the neighbors can enjoy a fantastic meal. We dined at the bar for happy hour and instructed the bartender to send us his favorites. We were impressed by all of his choices. The Green Chile Queso Dip was delicious and came out piping hot, the Sweet Corn Griddle Stack was surprisingly delicious. The pool of black beans toned down the sweetness of the cakes and the chicken and cheese stuffed inside made for a tasty bite. The only thing we didn't totally enjoy was the beet salad. For a beet salad we expected it to be beet heavy and it seemed to be more of an afterthought. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and we will be back. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, AMAZING staff. Went here today for a BDay celebration lunch w/ 2 workmates that have never been here B4. WINNER!!! Sat at the bar...had a blast. Everyone was thrilled w/their lunch choice (is it possible to go wrong here? Think not!) and cocktail (I did say BDay, right?) We'll all be back. read more

Couldn't get a reservation Richardson's, and couldn't be happier about that! Instead, we decided to trust the online reviewers who recommended PCG, and I can only say, we haven't been treated this well at a restaurant in a very long time. Everyone was go-out-of-their-way nice, from the hostess to the bartenders to the excellent waiter, who even comped our drinks and dessert because we had to wait 20 min. for a table (!). That alone won us over. As for the meal, the food presentation was lovely (I love "stacked" food :-)), and the short rib was fork-tender with a delicious sauce. Hubby's peanut skewers were perfectly grilled and had a complimentary, not-too-sweet sauce. The buttermilk pie with caramel sauce, though-- fantabulous! So many choices, we'll have to go back for the shrimp, and the corn cakes, and.... Also, we really felt "at home" -- this place has such a cozy neighborhood feel, yet it's classy too, what with all the twinkly lights, greenery and lovely art. Don't know why I never heard of this gem before, but the online rave reviews were right on. A definite recommend! read more

Phoenix City Grille has stayed open during the entirely of Covid so far which has been great on the nights I don't want to cook. They have added family style meals and they are so good. Same great quality. My family loved the Chipotle BBQ Chicken. The service was prompt and the wait staff was courteous as always. read more

Awesome place to eat in Phoenix and the PCG Margarita was great!

Was visiting my brother in Phoenix and wanted a decent place to eat without having to drive out too far. This place was right down the street so we tried it. Place is in a strip mall ( I have an aversion to strip mall establishments), but overlooked that. Walked in on a Tuesday evening and the place had a decent amount of patrons, so that was a good sign. We started off with the bacon wrapped shrimp (yummy), the eggplant which I could have replaced with something else. I ordered the pasta which was very good, the sauce wasn't too heavy which I liked. My brother had the ribs which fell off the bone and came with fries and the portion was quite big. My bf had the sea scallops which were cooked to perfection on a bed of mashed potatoes. His dish was delicious but toward the end did start to feel a bit rich and heavy. I also had a margarita on the rocks which they were generous with. All in all, good experience and probably would go back if i were back in the area. read more

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We go to PCG about once each 6 weeks when we have something to do in Phoenix. We found PCG about 3 years ago. We go out of our way; we live in Surprise. The service is friendly and totally attentive, the mood is casual, yet a little bit upscale, and the food is spectacular. There are many regulars ... a clear sign their quality is consistently good. I gravitate toward the eggplant and ahi, my wife toward the cowboy steak, which is always 2 meals for her, and the short ribs - which I also enjoy. Don't miss out! Make a special trip. read more

Wait staff was friendly & accommodating in every way from initial reservation consultation to the final bill. Food was right on the money -- I specifically appreciated the flavors of the chicken tortilla soup and the bread pudding with whiskey lime & caramel! Will definitely be back in the future. Special thanks to the restaurant for catering to the demands of a large party! Brittnee & Erin were outstanding and went above and beyond to ensure a fine dining experience. Thank you!! read more

My wife and I ordered dinner this past Saturday evening for curbside pickup. Our order was ready as promised, the young man who brought our order to our car was wearing a mask and gloves and he was very professional and accommodating. When we got our order home, it was exactly as ordered, the food was hot and delicious. We've always had good service and delicious food from PCG and this experience was no different. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant where the staff goes out of their way to get to know you and your tastes. My wife and I enjoy stopping in for a cocktail and dinner. The food is always good, service is fabulous and the neighborhood feel from the staff puts it over the top. read more

A friend and I visited this place while I was visting her in Phoenix. Not many outsiders know about it since it since it is a little tucked away in a run down mall, but she, being a local, was quite clued in. I was a little apprehensive at first, but once we stepped inside the atmosphere was good overall. It has subdued lighting and music played in the background but never too loud. The food portions were good and the pot roast I tried was decent. Also worth mentioning is the bread pudding which seems to be a favourite. It was a decent meal, definitely wouldn't call it outstanding. One good thing about this food was that it was well priced - that's always useful. read more

Stopped in at the Phoenix City Grille yesterday for a late lunch/brunch. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green chiles and a fried egg. Delicious but could have been hotter. My partner had the steak bahn mi that was tasty. Our two friends each had the cheddar burger and they loved it. We were happy with our meals and the service was good. read more

The corn cakes and the bacon wrapped prawns. I would sell my mother for them. Does that make me a bad person? Or just really, really hungry?

My wife organized an event at this facility in their private room. Brittnee was not only very patient with the endless questions and our need to accommodate about 2 dozen guests, but the night of the event she was incredibly attentive. The food was excellent and drinks kept coming. Thank you, Brittnee! We will be back! read more

Always a good classic comfortable place with really good food. Excellent ceasar salad, great short rib, salmon was beautiful!

Phoenix City Grill is an institution, and it should be. My second dinner out, after I moved here with the Beautiful Carin, was at PCG (the first was at Tuchetti's, dear departed Tuchetti's...maybe not the best Italian food in town, but truly...was there ever a dish that could fill you up like their baked spaghetti with meat sauce?...it must have been 5 lb's. of food on the plate...my dear sweet lord). Anyway...I met a friend at PCG for lunch yesterday. I didn't get to pick...I don't get to pick the restaurants for client and friend lunches for a while...not since the sad and regrettable Frank & Lupe's incident. But, I was glad for change of pace...out of Old Town and my rut of wanting to walk everywhere I go. I fired up the Edsel and off I went to 16th and Bethany Home for a revisit of a Phoenix classic! PCG is PDG ("pretty damn good") food and attentive service. Mark had gotten there a little before me and gotten a table. The waitress was there as I was sitting down. Interestingly, Mark had gotten a big ol' glass of red wine to start lunch...a delightful way of lunching for business people that has fallen into disrepute over the past decade or so. I followed suit. We must fight this non-drinking at lunch scourge by taking every opportunity to imbibe at lunch, and I, for one, will help lead the fight! The menu hasn't changed very much over the past few years, but really, why screw around with what is working...the place is always full, everybody seems to enjoy their meals, including me BTW:), and they just go on printing money, year after year! What's not to like about that formula? They had some nice specials (including a bunch of seafood specials), but frankly, I rarely eat seafood at non-seafood specialty restaurants in the middle of the desert. I opted for the Cuban Hamburger. A novel preparation, one that was highlighted by some of the tastiest pickles I have ever had on a burger! I actually do taste the food as I hoover it down:) PCG is still doing great and doesn't need anything more from me than my credit card for payment when the check comes...keep up the good work! read more

Attended a private party here with friends. It's amazing! You wouldn't expect it from the exterior since it's in a shopping center but the interior is nice and intimate and I adored the private seating and wait staff we had! I'd love to go here for dinner again! read more

Fabulous restaurant. Went with my girlfriends for Sunday brunch and it was fantastic from the moment we walked in. Our waitress was incredibly friendly (and even commented on how pretty I was - MAJOR tip for her obviously). The atmosphere was relaxed with a dim setting and apparently very popular for Sunday brunch (it even has its own menu). If you get to stop by, order the chicken tortilla soup or the egg benedict. DELICIOUS! read more

I am surprised at the 3 star reviews. I have always had great food and great service here. I love the pot roast, it is served topped with fried onions YUM! I think the prices fall in line with the quality and the portions. I'm not sure where the Luby comment came from unless he is 18 or even younger. The crowd whenever I have eaten there has been a wide variety but usually a high concentration in the 26 or so to 40 range. This little gem doesn't disappoint. Good eats and good prices. read more

Service is excellent but I tried the corn cakes that everyone is raving about and I just don't get it. They are like pancakes, but with some veggies between them, kind of like an omelette... and then there's some pico de gallo thrown in (that was good) and served with syrup. Just my personal preference, I guess, all of those flavors didn't blend well for my taste. However, the bloody Mary was tasty and at $4 is a steal on a Sunday morning! My companions had the crab cake benedict and the bread pudding french toast (more like a dessert than a breakfast), both were excellent. read more

I know I know I'm gonna get some flack because of this... but yelpers... my experience here was 2 stars for service and an additional star for food. I think a restaurant experience should match its rating caliber and sadly it did not. No four stars for fabulousness, it's three stars because it's ok and that's not shabby at all. Went to dinner with the other half of our awesome pair... my besty Sara V. on a whim. We've been thinking alike lately... and while I was at work... I kept on thinking that it would be nice to go out to dinner... and unsurprisingly Sara V. was thinking the same too... I swear it's like we have ESPN or something! Anywho, I had her come up with the dinner choices since she knows I'm a really picky person (I say I'm not but I really am =P), she texted me the top 3... and I chose PCG since I had read Jana S. earlier review on the place and I've always wanted to try out this place! Anywho, we got to the restaurant and I really like the intersection it's at, at Bethany Home Rd. and 16th St. coz it's across from Luci's Market and Richardson's, and an awesome looking Starbucks. In a strange way that intersection has a little character plus it's in an older section of upper central Phoenix. I like the setup with the tables outside and the large picture windows. We were seated immediately at a two seater booth, noticed it was quite busy, and i liked the general ambiance of the place. We were thinking of the happy hour when we were heading there but were dismayed to read on their large easel board that hh tues. - fri. was from 3p to 6p but on Monday's it's from 3p to close. So we made a mental note that we'll come back for hh on Monday. We were seated and waited for our server, waters were dropped off, and our server passed with a passing remark "I'll be right back". Well she did come back after 10 mins. which I ordered a glass of reisling, and an order of the Roasted Green Chile Fundido Queso (ever since our trip in Austin for SXSW last year, we've been looking for a place that serves Queso as to satisfy our Queso fix from TX of which we have yet to find a place, maybe it's a Texas thing). My glass with a small carafe of wine was served... wet. The wine glass was wet! Like it had been just washed and they didn't take the time to dry the glass, no they served the glass WET and our server poured some of the reisling into the WET wine glass. Ok... there went a star. who serves wine in a wet glass?!? apparently PCG does. So, we're waiting to order, mind you, our server did not stop to give suggestions, mention the soup of the day, no we waited, and we had to ask for suggestions, and ask what the soup of the day was. Heck if you're a good restaurant, wouldn't you want to welcome your customers, who if you win them with good service and good food will come back, or are you happily satisfied with the customers and your fans that you're not interested in winning a few more? Ok... deep breath. I ordered the PCG pasta as suggested by our server, and Sara V. ordered the Smoked Baby Back Ribs (rubbed in Chipotle bbq sauce). Oh did I mention that I had to ask for Sara V.'s water refill the first time round and flag her down to get a diet coke. Sara and I could see the poor girl was handling way too many tables to guarantee good service but that's no excuse. I think there's an expectation that a restaurant of such acclaim should provide great service. The PCG pasta was quite good, liked the roasted garlic and chardonnay cream sauce, it wasn't overly creamy, loved the sun dried tomatoes though, it was delicious. Sara V.'s baby back ribs had a kick with them, it was spicy! and the green chile cornbread was okay not bandera's skillet corn bread good though. Oh, the queso was alright as well except i wish it was a little more thicker, this queso seemed too runny but it was a good starter nevertheless. We finished our meal with a slice of the buttermilk pie which had a caramel sauce and pomegranate seeds as garnish, which was the right accompaniment to something rich and sweet. Overall the food was very good but the service had me wishing it was better and it did affect my overall dining experience. I will come back for the happy hour but I will have to pass on a glass of wine... unless they can guarantee it'll be served in a dry wine glass. And maybe some attentive service. So hopefully next time I'll get my four stars, we'll see. read more

I've driven by PCG for years and finally tried it out with my wife. The food was great and the service was even better. Sonja was energetic and knowledge about the food. I will definitely be return and recommending read more

I had lunch here the other day and it was really pretty good, that 16th / Bethany intersection is not lacking for good restaurants either! I went with six other people and everybody really liked it. Smooth decor, decent service, and competently prepared food with a SW flair. Soup, sandwiches, salads, all were a hit!! Their brunch is the stuff of legends although I have yet to partake. read more

One star for service. 4 for food. I didn't want to write this review. But I'm finding myself still fuming about it. I went to dinner with my young son a few nights ago. We don't go out to dinner often because I work in the industry at a local restaurant and I work nights. I'm also a single mom who goes to school almost full time. I chose this place because I live near by and I've heard great things about the food. We arrived around 6:30 and things did not look too busy. Ten or so tables inside and one on the patio. No one was at the host stand and it took several minutes for someone to finally come. I asked for us to be seated on the patio and was told to have a seat and the hostess would follow me with menus. We found a table and after a solid two minutes no one brought menus. I finally got up and got them myself. After that it took over five minutes before the server came to the table. No smile. And very little eye contact. Quickly took our drink order and returned with drinks fairly promptly. The server then took our order without a smile, suggestions, or personality. I asked if they had a kids burger( I'm not complaining that they didn't) and the server said "you want cheese on it?" No yes or no. Just asked about cheese. I don't know if they were in a hurry or what. The food came and it was really delicious. The server came to check on us and said "good stuff guys?" As they were walking away. At the end of meal the server never asked if we wanted dessert and took my payment. Then returned it with a very quick "goodnight". Never took my empty plate and I had to move it to sign my credit card slip. The service was an epic fail from start to finish. NEVER SMILED. I'm pretty easy to please honestly. I will probably be back for the food, but not for awhile. And if that same server is anywhere in sight, I will specifically ask not to be seated in their section. It's unfortunate that the service alone ruined a rare night out for my son and I. read more

I have been coming here for a few years, it is not my first choice. It seems we always have a birthday or someone else's get together, The food and service is good, however for my personal taste it is not something memorable. read more

Phoenix City Grill is our 'absolute' favorite place to eat. The food is fabulous (yes Corey, the Salmon dish is my favorite also), and the staff is efficient​ and friendly. My husband calls Phoenix city Grill my 'kitchen!' read more

If you pay with a credit card, save the receipt and check your statement. We met friends at PCG for happy hour. We put the bill on a credit card, our friends left the tip in cash. When the credit card statement came in, PCG had added a 30% tip on top of the bill we paid. We disputed the charge. Now the bank gets to duke it out with the restaurant. We won't be back. This is not the first time I've experienced arrogance at this establishment. I met a colleague at PCG for lunch. When we didn't leave immediately after paying the bill, the waitress told us to move to the bar. It was offensive. I should've taken the hint then. But I decided to give it a second chance. There won't be a third. I live in the neighborhood and have been to PCG regularly over the years, so I'm not a stranger. Considering the competition in that area, you'd think they'd treat their patrons with less contempt. If PCG loses business, it won't be due to the economy. read more

Okay, so I've not been here for any other meal than brunch, because I am absolutely in love with the corn griddle pancakes with chicken. My boyfriend always gets this too, so I've never tried anything else. But it's awesome, matched with a mimosa, guaranteed the rest of your Sunday will be wonderful. read more

Staff and ownership is overall wonderful. If something ever goes wrong they will make it right. Very rare do bad things happen. Great vibe. Great music. Happy hour all day Monday and Tuesday read more

loved the brussel sprouts and soup of the day at HH. the margarita tasted great! excellent service by Samantha. she defintely got the vibe at our table and knew we were going to be awhile! read more

More like 2.5 stars.... I recently went here for a business lunch and had been wanting to try PCG for years as I have heard great things about it...well, I was kind of disappointed. I ordered the Green Chili Burger (green chili, jack cheese, pickled onions), I ordered the burger med rare and it was waaaay over cooked as there was no pink at all (and I didn't have time to have them cook another one as I was on my lunch hour)...The cheese wasn't even melted causing everything to slide off the burger. The green chili wasn't cooked enough as well. The bread was good but everything in-between wasn't. I had the cole slaw as my side and that was good but nothing that left an impression on me. The other business associates I was with had the Pork special, PCG pasta and the chicken sandwich. All of theirs looked good and I definitely had plate envy. I know for sure if I do go back I will not be ordering the burger but would try something different. Service was great though! read more

Pretty good food along with the drinks. Liked the ambience and looked like a decent place for happy hour.

A good friend and I went here for an early dinner mid week. It's a cute place, and the bar area was nice. I think they are trying to be something that they are not. Everyone else seems to have really liked it here, but my first experience was just so-so. The green chili soup was really good, the tomato salad was decent too. The prices were ridiculous for what you get. I also expected to get better service for being there at 5:30 on a Wednesday. It wasn't terrible, but I won't be returning. read more

PCG is an excellent place to relax for brunch. You will find courteous staff, excellent table service, and good food. The environment was very laid back and relaxing. Definitely worth checking out if your in the area. read more

The food and scotch selection here is amazing. Street tacos and bacon wrapped shrimp 4Life!!

This place has long been one of my favs, whether getting take out or dining at the restaurant. The cedar planked salmon, pot roast and griddle corn cakes never fail to satisfy. Last night, however, made me fall in love all over again! The croissant bread pudding with the Jack Daniels sauce and the pumpkin cheesecake completely stopped the normally frenzied conversation at our table. My dining companions and I sheepishly looked at each other as if we had been caught doing something illegal or immoral! It was almost embarrassing how good these two items were!!! The luxurious textures, the perfectly balanced flavors, the butter infusions! Trying to figure out how I can go back in tonight and just do the deserts... read more

Great place for lunch meetings. Just above average Bar food.

Good place for food, service and ambience. I have gone there alone and with a group and everything has ways been a great experience.