I just had lunch at the Phoenix City Grille. The food was pretty good, but the service was not the best. I got the Green Chile Burger, and it was pretty good. We were served quickly, but the waitress didn't come check on us for several minutes. I needed mayonnaise for the burger, but I had to wait at least 10 minutes for the server to return to ask for it. I also had a mimosa. It was good, but the server never asked if I cared for another. The server only asked me if I wanted more water when it was time to leave the restaurant. It also seemed to take awhile to get the check and pay for the food. The restaurant was only moderately busy, and it seems like they only had a few servers working. I really don't fault the server. It just seems like she was waiting on too many people. read more

My First time to PCG. Loved it! I had the Cedar Planked Salmon (very good) it came with roasted fingerling potatoes and a green salad with lots of beets. Their homemade tarter sauce was different, but Awesome. My husband had the Rose Lane Chicken he said " it was Really good". The staff there was very friendly and the noise level was low. read more

I hosted an event in the private dining area for 35 guests. The room was beautiful, the servers were very attentive to my guests and the food outstanding. I've been dining here for years and it's one of my favorite places. I'm getting several texts and calls telling me what a wonderful evening everyone had. Thanks to all at PCG! read more

This is such a jewel in the crown of the 16th and Bethany intersection! Happy hour is maybe the best in town. Frank, one of the many wonderful and knowledgeable bartenders at PCG, will make one of the best drinks you will ever have! And, if you like spice, have the best ribs in town. read more

This place has a great happy hour which we have been to a couple of times so we decided to have dinner there. No comparison. The burger I ordered was very dry and flavorless. The bun was falling apart. The "beef sliders" ordered by a member of our group were slices of dried out pot roast on a bun. The shrimp appetizer ordered by another person was OK. None of the food was outstanding (a $12.00 burger in central Phx should be). Service was good. The wine list was unusual and fairly priced. I felt the prices were rather high for the quality of food. The place was very dark which made it difficult to get around. We shall stick with the happy hours there and skip the dinners. read more

This is the second time I've been to PCG, first was with a friend visiting from out of town, this time w/ family. We came thru the back entrance which was a little surprising walking thru the kitchen. The good news, there's lot of extra parking in the back. We were all hungry. I had the shrimp appetizer & brussel sprouts, Bebe had the root vegetable plate & skewer of salmon. Sweetie ordered the green chili burger & tortilla soup. The food was very good, at one point we were all too busy eating to talk. But to be honest, the stuffed Shrimp was overcooked, it was still good but it wasn't great. The bacon wrap was a bit too chewy. The burger was dry too. Even with the green chili the meat was just too dry. But the good news the other items were spot on. The Brussel sprouts were so delicious with pancetta, marcona almonds, parsnip & leek puree a with basil chimchurri!! The root vegetables, salmon skewer & tortilla soup were great too! We didn't have room for dessert but they sounded good. We'll be back! read more

Came in today for lunch rhyne was our server he was attentive friendly and informative the l dish I ordered was delicious but to spicy rhyne offered a better option and brought out my replacement rite away the food was very modern and delicious and very high quality this place has something for everyone we will be back soon ... oh yea the cucumber martini is extraordinary read more

This is by far my go to place to dine and take guests. I absolutely love what they do...and they do it all extremely well. I've always wanted to own a fine neighborhood restaurant and grill and PCG is the model I'd use for the place! read more

My wife and I had lunch here yesterday, and I highly recommend this restaurent. I had meatball sliders, and would have like more Manaria sauce on the sliders, but they were huge and very flavorful. The tomato basil soup was the best soup I've tasted in all of Phoenix. Fantastic texture and flavor...... My wife had a chicken chopped salad, and loved the dressing. Their iced tea was very tasty, especially the prickly pear.....Chef Leonard read more

When ever in the city, (live in Chandler) Phoenix City Grille is on the list of places to go. Also a favorite place for after the theatre. Whether a late lunch, or dinner we have never been disappointed here. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, more towards upscale without being pretenious. The staff always pleasant and knowledgable about the specials / menu. It's also on the list of places to go when out of town vistors are in town. Be sure to say Hello to Sheldon. read more

My husband and I ate at Phoenix City Grille for the first time on Friday night and we loved it! As we walked in the door we were greeted with a quality aroma that you just don't get from a typical grill. All we knew is that we had to try the ribs and we were glad we did! I had the crusted fish and it was fantastic! The menu had many different price options and that was nice too because sometimes you just want a burger! I think another reason why we will come back is because I saw many gluten free items on the menu. We have a son with Celiac so finding a safe place to feed him is priceless! Also love the combustible to go box! read more

Our company threw two events in the banquet room this week and the food and the service from our server Britany was top notch. All of our invited guests had a wonderful experience from both dining and service perspectives. Well recommended, particularly enjoyed the short ribs. read more

Terrific place. Hosted a dinner for a group of 8 on Christmas Eve. Food was excellent and the service was simply outstanding. Some of the best food in Phoenix in a pleasant, comfortable and accessible setting. Pork shoulder entree was not only tender and juicy but tasty and interesting. One of the other guests couldn't stop raving about the burger (I thought a questionable holiday dinner order but he loved it - was sure he was going to order Prime Rib). Everyone at the table was pleased with their food - scallops, pork shoulder, burger, pasta with chicken and cream sauce. Desserts were all tasty and big enough to share. All around great meal and enjoyable experience. I've been here a couple times and each time we walk out talking about what a terrific place this is. Highly recommend!! read more

This place is as good as every review I have heard since moving to the neighborhood. Crispy Eggplant Bites with citrus-red pepper relish| goat cheese | arugula| tomato jam | red wine vinaigrette | balsamic reduction = YUMMMMY! The Original Griddled Corn Cakes with black beans | grilled chicken | jack cheese | salsa fresca = HEAVEN! We'll return again and again. read more

I have visited Phoenix City Grille may times and there is one thing that I notice every time I go in. Aside from the fantastic fish tacos, and beef skewers found on the appetizer menu, the other menu items, and some of the specials fall flat. It was not until just recently when I had gone in and was reading the specials menu that I have thought that PCG is really struggling. At times the amount of ingredients involved in their selections are unnecessary, and at times just taste like a mish mash of blah. Even their everyday side dishes are packed down, and often don't balance with the entree they pair it with. The dish that brought me to this review specifically was a Special entree that not only had crab meat, lime, pomegranate seeds, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and a lemon vinaigrette; But also, grape tomatoes, a mint pesto, mango, shrimp, AND scallops. Just the thought of these ingredients together ignites feelings of discomfort, and not exactly hunger. I am glad for PCGs sake that this item was only on the menu for one day, because I know it has made me weary of returning. On the flip side; they once served a almond crusted Tilapia special with a raspberry sauce that was simple, and to die for. read more

We just had a small group dinner in their private room and once again they did outstanding! The food was great, the service was top notch and the private room was perfect. We do many private group dinners, usually at the chain steakhouses ( Flemings, Maestros etc) but this place beats them hands down. read more

Ambiance is nice but the food lacks taste and is overpriced.. I also found it interesting that the waitress couldn't remember our order to save her life. Came back on several occasions to ask what we ordered. read more

As one of our favorite restaurants, PCG was an easy choice for our wedding rehearsal dinner. Sheldon helped us plan a wonderful dinner and the room was perfect for our group. PCG printed a special menu for our guests and everyone was delighted by the food, ambience and service. You can't go wrong with this restaurant. read more

The private room was perfect for our small gathering and presentation. The owner, Sheldon, was setting up the AV system for us and everyone was so helpful and nice! The food was great, and I will definitely come here next time I am in town. Thank you to all the staff for a lovely evening. read more

I went to the Phoenix City Grille with my parents last week after going to the Arizona Tourism Show at the Convention Center downtown. My parents just moved back to Scottsdale after living in Houston for 2 years, and on our way home we realized we were starving, so my mom remembered the PCG and suggested we try it again after at least 5 years not having been there. It's a little off the beaten path (although easily accessible from the 51), but I have to say that it was one of the best meals we'd had out in AGES!!!! I live downtown Chicago, where the culinary/dining scene is truly one of the best in the US, and the quality and presentation of the food here really impressed me. Just a fantastic place. My mom and I decided to try a bunch of appetizers, and my dad had the pork tenderloin. We had the fish tacos, the bacon-wrapped shrimp, the griddled corn cakes, and the crab cakes. I cannot tell you how fantastic each and every one of these appetizers was!!! The fish tacos were the best we'd EVER had--and we're a major fish taco-eating family! Fresh grilled fish with a chipotle-lime aioli and pickled red onions--just fantastic. The bacon-wrapped shrimp were HUGE! I don't know where they get these shrimp, but they're incredible, and stuffed with cotija cheese. Yes, a little rich, but absolutely delicious. The griddled corn cakes--incredible! They totally balance that sweet-salty thing that everyone loves, and the corn cakes were soft, fluffy, and surprisingly very light. Then the crabcakes. We're originally from Maryland so we're VERY picky about our crabcakes--and we were shocked to discover they actually did them correctly!! Fresh, lump crabmeat (not shredded!) and very little filling, served with an incredible lemon aioli sauce and a little salad. Just amazing! My dad had the pork tenderloin, and he's a bit of a picky eater and left not a single scrap on his plate! I love how the waiter asked him how he wanted it prepared (yes, you can have pork tenderloin done medium), and it was served with jalapeno preserves, these incredible mashed potatoes, and roasted root vegetables. My dad cleaned his entire plate and loved every bite. On top of it all (yes, we were stuffed!), we decided to split a dessert--the bread pudding, which was absolutely DELICIOUS. Not overly sweet or rich, and nicely presented. Excellent coffee, too. I was so pleasantly surprised by how great the Phoenix City Grille was that I just HAD to put a review on Yelp (and this is my first!). Our server was excellent, and I don't have a bad thing to say about this place. I wish it were in Chicago! We'll be back as soon as possible. 5 stars. read more

Service was competent, polite and accommodating. Short ribs were good, though not perfect (but I am admittedly picky about braised meats). Shoestring fries - a substitution provided without complaint - are not my favorite style, but here they were hot, crispy and delicious. And to top it all a good local beer selection. read more

I was introduced to PCG by a friend of mine, who frequents this establishment. After my first visit, the staff was so friendly I felt like family. I haven't had a bad thing from their menu, and the happy hour is right on the money! read more

This is the best restaurant in Phoenix! We eat there at least twice a week. They have a great happy hour too with a great selection of small dishes. read more

I have eaten here many times and have always had excellent food. The service is very good, and the ambiance nice. It's a little pricey but worth it. I usually try the daily special because so far I haven't been disappointed. The food has a nice sw fare but isn't too heavy. If you are looking for a solid choice for dinner that will please just about anyone, try Phoenix City Grill. read more

Went because of good reviews here, but wasn't impressed. 1. My fried eggs on the green chile enchiladas were gooey. Not mentioned on menu or by waitress, and I didn't realize this was a common style. I know it's my preference, but runny eggs disgust me. 2. Waitress and hostess were a little rude to our party. Subtle, but repeated. 3. No refill offer on soda during entire meal as it sat empty. Everyone else enjoyed their food though, so while it wasn't a great experience I'm sure they generally serve good food and guests enjoy their meals. read more

Great food. Never really a long wait. A lot of old people though. The staff is just ok. If you ask for something say you don't want in a dish they get incredibly nervous even though you know they can do it every single time haha. read more

Been here multiple times and the food is always good! Generous salads, burgers, pasta, desserts, even the house wines are quality. Nice for groups as you can still hear each other at a table but not so quiet that you feel everyone is listening. Service is just the right amount of attentiveness and they are able to answer questions which is something not often seen nowadays. There is a back room for groups, have been there too and it is a nice meeting area away from the main restaurant so presentations are okay. Parking is fantastic as the restaurant is located at the end of a strip mall. Recommend. read more

If only zero star was available. After one sip of my drink, I wanted to leave; ordered a Coke but got a flat diet soda. I am allergic to diet soda. The food was just plainly bad. Couldn't wait to get home to use mouthwash and brush my mouth to get rid of the flavor of their food. Please, I am serious, when you want to find a place to go out to eat then go some where else. Not here. read more

Incredible experience! We met my daughter and her fiancee for dinner, who happens to be a manager of a local restaurant himself. We we're all impressed with the creativity of the food and the service was perfect! We will be going back, it may be our favorite restaurant now! read more

Outstanding food and fun place but DEFINITELY NOT for take out. I ordered about 6 different dishes for take out because I had company over. 1. One main dish was missing, Halibut special. 2. Side order of coconut rice was a couple of tablespoons and looked like it fell out of someone's mouth. (so NO ONE touched it.) 3. YES, I understand the use of biodegradable containers - they use cardboard, BUT, it absorbs soooooo much of the liquid and juices, that by the time you make it home you have a dried out, inferior dish. 4. NO adequate type of resolution offered. The manager DID say I could come in the next day and they would make me a Halibut dish. I did show up the next day -- NOT for the dish, IT was too late - my company is gone and I can't eat it for my self (allergies). No other option was offered. I showed them the coconut rice and they agreed it looked awful. They also agreed the containers drain the food quality, but justified it because of biodegradability. I suggested a piece of wax paper on the bottom, as other restaurants do. They even said they have seen foil used, but too bad. So -- I left very angry. I was not offered a "credit" or anything similar for my next visit. Just words, "Sorry about that". So - NO TAKE OUT, only eat in. read more

We scheduled a very special Sweet Sixteen gathering at the PCG. We have dined there many times on both special and ordinary days. Doing so is always a wonderful experience. For this special occasion we worked with the Private Dining associate and all was made, clear, easy, and delicious! Need AV? Easy! Need special diet food? Easy! Need a dedicated server? Easy. Food was delicious, brunch menu was superb, service was impeccable, and the quality of menu for the cost was stupendous!. Go visit the PCG! Such dining delights are getting rarer and rarer! Improve your dining environment in Phoenix. Go today! You will return there many times! read more

Great lunch (for me) I ordered the salmon plate medium rare and my wife ordered the salmon salad. Mine was perfect but they mistakenly cooked the salmon in her salad as medium rare. She is not a medium rare salmon consumer. My wife doesn't complain so I had her salmon as well and she ate the greens. Don't assume that everyone likes their salmon medium rare, ask. read more

I practically wake up some nights dreaming about the eggplant sandwich. My server suggested it at my first visit, and it was so incredible it's the only thing I will ever get b/c it really is THAT good! read more

The eggplant bites are amazing! Everything we tried on our first visit was top notch and very reasonable. I am so impressed with/obsessed with their buttermilk pie that I found a recipe online and baked one at home. Pales in comparison to theirs! We'll definitely be back soon! read more

My husband and I decided to try a new place for lunch and we are glad we chose this place. We started with the slow roasted beef sliders. The horseradish cream on the sliders was subtle, which I can appreciate. The corn cakes were delicious and very filling. The fish tacos were ok, lacked a little bit of seasoning. We shared the grilled beef tenderloin with mushrooms. The portions were great! I love a restaurant that has hardy dinner dishes for lunch. I'm not stuck ordering a salad, sandwich or burger! We will be back! read more

Nice, neighborhood place...wouldn't suggest people go out of their way to check it out, but good if you are in the neighborhood.

Phoenix City Grille is a great place for family and friends. Despite the draw back of being in a strip mall, the ambiance inside is very warm and welcoming. Instantly you will get the urge to enjoy a cocktail or in my case a Martini. PCG only gets better with the food. Classic comfort foods with a little southwest twist. The Griddle Corn Cakes were fantastic. You can definitely order that appetizer as an entree. I had the green chile burger and it was delicious. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the dishes on this menu. We will be back soon and often. read more

Went here for late dinner with friends upon the recommendation of a local. Unassuming location in a strip mall. Parking lot was crowded. Inside was bustling. Menu had small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrees. Nice, balanced, without being overwhelming selection. Burgers were well prepared. Queso dip was great. The corncake appetizer was unusual and popular with our group. Full bar. Attentive, friendly service. Prices fair for portion size and quality. Very nice experience. read more

Next to Richardson's, PCG is my favorite American style resto/bar in this sector on the grid. I refer to this as part of North Central Phoenix, though those sorts of definitions begin to get muddled if you look closely enough. The Phoenix City Grill is a wonderful date restaurant, with excellent service, a classy, upscale decor, great service, superb wine, and fair prices. That combination is hard to come by, in my experience, so I have always been a fan. The cuisine is new style American, with some Italian and western european influence. I have had a salmon pasta dish there a number of times that I always am happy with, but more than anything I am drawn back by the great wines and desserts. There are a couple of Chilean wines that I highly recommend, as well as any dessert that they offer. If you haven't been and you are looking for a nice new spot to take someone, PCG is a great call. read more

I had a lunch meeting here yesterday and had to wait for my clients to arrive so I got to watch the active so to speak for a few minutes. I have got to say what a fab little place with great customer service! The staff greeted the regulars by first name and were extremely welcoming everyone coming in the door. The food was great, the wine list was extensive and i was told by my client that they make the best drinks in town! I was not expecting too much from the cob salad I had but is was fresh and they did not skimp on the toppings. I can't wait to go again. read more