Recently opened restaurants in the Phoenix area

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May 13, 2025
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Recently opened restaurants in the Phoenix area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,005 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits in 2024. They found that the average American dines out about five times per month, up from three times in 2023. That translates to about $191 a month on restaurant meals for the average American, up 15% from 2023.

As for what types of restaurants Americans tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (69%), followed by fast food (55%) and fast casual (55%). Contemporary casual (38%) and bar and grills (30%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Phoenix using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill

- Rating: 3.4/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 4520 East Cactus Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Hawaiian, Salad, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

Tikka N Taco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 11001 North 19th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Indian
- Read more on Yelp

Lin's Grand Buffet

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10021 North Metro Pkwy East Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp

Arizona Wilderness Miracle Mile

- Rating: 4.7/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 1422 East McDowell Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Brewpubs, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Tom's Watch Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3 South 2nd St. Ste 117 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Marisco Boys

- Rating: 4.3/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 2026 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4518 East Cactus Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Barbecue, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Casa De Julia

- Rating: 3.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 45 West Jefferson St. Ste M Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Diners
- Read more on Yelp

Cien Fuegos Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1550 North 16th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Latin American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

Ricemill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 201 East Washington St. Ste 111 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

Title 9 Sports Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 4221 North 7th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sports Bars, Burgers, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

The Henry

- Rating: 3.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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