Traditional in Phoenix

K O'Donnell's American Bar & Grill

14850 N. Northsight Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-922-7200

American, European, Irish, Pizza, Traditional, Sponsor, Menu

1 article

SmashBurger

1949 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-279-0757

American, Burgers, Traditional, Best Of, Sponsor, Menu

4 articles

40th Street Cafe

4022 E. Greenway Rd. North Phoenix

602-992-2511

American, Diner, Traditional

1 article

Al's Chicago Style Hotdogs

53 N. Val Vista Gilbert

480-545-3267

American, Hot Dogs, Traditional, Best Of, Menu

When you have a state-fair-sized craving for food on a stick, the best place to satisfy your hunger is Al’s Chicago Style Hotdogs. Not only do they serve one of the tastiest versions of the all-American corn dog, covered in crispy and delicious batter that melts in your mouth, but they also make a mean Chicago-style dog. Al grew up in Roger’s Park and learned the restaurant business by working with Ira Helfer, the Hot Dog King of Chicago, so when he moved to Gilbert in 2002, he brought his authentic Chicago hot dogs with him. Al’s uses the best ingredients like Vienna hot dogs and Italian beef, Gonella rolls, and freshly prepared green relish. And, just in case you aren’t in the mood for the signature dog – topped with mustard, relish, pickles, tomato, cucumber, sport peppers, and celery salt – there are also hamburgers, sliders, Italian beef and sausage sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, and lots of fried sides like chili cheese fries, mushrooms, and onion rings.

1 article

Angie's America's Foodie

No address listed Central Phoenix

602-819-6396

American, Hot Dogs, Street Food, Traditional, Food Trucks

1 article

Buffalo Wild Wings

1475 W. Elliot Rd. Gilbert

480-813-9464

American, Bar Food, New American, Traditional, Wings, Bars and Clubs

Buffalo Wild Wings was founded in 1982 when a guy from Buffalo, New York traveled to Ohio to judge an amateur figure skating competition and failed to find any wings that measured up to the ones at home. Now B-Dubs, as it likes to call itself, has spread to nearly every state in the U.S. with more than 600 locations, including Phoenix, where it's easy to find on Voice Places. The yellow-and-black logo features a buffalo that has sprouted majestic wings, but make no mistake--it's strictly chicken here, available in regular or boneless varieties in 21 flavors from Garlic Parmesan and Caribbean Jerk to Asian Zing and the simply named but much feared Blazin'. Every location features a plethora of televisions for your sports-watching needs and a plentiful selection of beer on tap.

1 article

Champps Americana

2520 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-852-0033

American, New American, Traditional

1 article

Chick Rotisserie & Wine Bar

3943 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-396-4690

American, Traditional

From the owners of The Grind, the upscale burger joint next door in this Arcadia strip mall, comes this attractive, comfortable bistro specializing in rotisserie chicken. And the chicken, available as a whole, half, or quarter bird, is excellent, with juicy and fresh-tasting white meat and wonderfully crispy skin. Also available is a small selection of pork and beef dishes and a roasted fish of the day, but we suggest you stick to the menu's highlights: black truffle chicken or organic mesquite brined chicken. Chick also spotlights its misleadingly named whipped potato bar (there's no actual bar to approach), which features 10 toppings for the hit-and-miss spuds. Dessert includes petite, served-in-a-skillet fruit pies and Chick's housemade cinnamon bun, topped with cream cheese icing.

5 articles

Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

3481 W. Frye Rd. Chandler

480-398-3008

American, Deli, Sandwiches, Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Burgers, Cafe, Dessert, Diner, Soups, Traditional, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.

45 articles

Chompie's Deli Restaurant, Bagels, Bakery & Catering

4550 E. Cactus Rd. North Phoenix

602-710-2910

American, Bakery, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Burgers, Cafe, Deli, Dessert, Diner, Sandwiches, Soups, Traditional, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Fresh off the plane from Gotham, just started your long-distance subscription to the New York Times, and in desperate need of a bialy with a schmear? Perhaps you're peckish for a knish or a toasted bagel with a side of chopped liver? Chompie's has got you covered, pallie, like the isle of Manny-hanny with concrete. What else do your East Coast taste buds desire? A little chicken soup with kreplach? Chilled borscht with sour cream? Latkes with applesauce? A corned beef sammy with a pickle? Chompie's proffers these delicacies as well as more prosaic eats like meat loaf, tuna salad, turkey breast and so on. No wonder serious fressers call Chompie's their home away from home.

49 articles

Clancy's Pub

4432 N. Miller Rd. Central Scottsdale

480-990-8797

American, English, European, Pizza, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Menu

The American Midwest meets the Irish cliffs at Clancy's Pub. Banners proclaiming loyalty to the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Omaha Nighthawks, and Green Bay Packers share space alongside Guinness clovers and Killian's flags. Night owls recline on green leather stools, watching Bruce Campbell on Burn Notice while sipping draught beers and snacking on burger specials. In keeping with a Midwest sensibility, the vibe here is humble and unassuming, though the right game brings out the cheers and whoops from the blue-collar crowd. Saint Patrick's Day emerald clothing is certainly welcome, but no one is going to differentiate between that and Packers green, and Cornhuskers red is certainly okay, too.

Courtyard Café

2301 N. Central Ave. Central Phoenix

602-251-0204

American, Traditional, Menu

1 article

Crackers and Company Cafe

1325 N. Greenfield Rd. Mesa

480-924-9977

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Brunch, Traditional, Menu

Founded in 1984, Crackers draws all walks of life for its all-day breakfast menu and lunch items, from egg skillets and pancakes, to sandwiches, to sweets like bread pudding and scones. The restaurant now has three popular restaurants in the East Valley, but with so much made-from-scratch goodness on the menu, we wish it would expand even more.

Denny's

5002 N. 7th St. Central Phoenix

602-279-7721

American, Breakfast/Brunch, Diner, Fast Food, Mexican, New American, Tex-Mex, Traditional, Best Of

The very first Denny's opened in Lakewood, California in 1954, and over the past six decades the company has constructed a global empire 1,600 locations strong. Breakfast classics like the Grand Slam and Moons Over My Hammy have stood the test of time, bringing loyal customers back to the always-open coffee shop-diner year after year, but the menu also includes lunch and dinner items from club sandwiches to spaghetti and meatballs. Denny's has managed to stay current after all these years with newfangled creations like the Hobbit movie tie-in menu, which offers Middle Earth-inspired items from Frodo's Pot Roast Skillet to The Ring Burger--indulgent dishes that will have late-night Phoenix diners claiming them as their precious. When it comes to finding your local Denny's, Voice Places never closes.

3 articles

Elephant Bar

7000 E. Mayo Blvd. North Phoenix

480-513-3811

American, New American, Traditional

Ernie's Restaurant and Bar

10443 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-948-4422

American, Traditional, Best Of

Yes, the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Shea Boulevard is just that — an intersection — but it’s also a classic Valley drinking and dining destination, and a history lesson as much as it is a dining district. So, let’s dive in — and that first dive is Ernie's Restaurant and Bar. This family-owned sports bar, karaoke spot, and old-school restaurant opened in 1973, and it hasn’t been through much change since then by the looks of it. These days, there’s a pool table, shuffleboard, and flat screens playing sports. Ernie’s serves Maryland seafood-style menu, but the real draw here is the enclosed patio. When the weather is nice, pull up a stool to the indoor-outdoor full bar and make a friend or two. Before long, you’ll hear a Blue Oyster Cult jam or two played on the internet jukebox. Good times.

5 articles

Friday's Front Row Sports Grill

401 E. Jefferson St. Central Phoenix

602-462-3503

American, Traditional

Furio

7210 E. 2nd St. Central Scottsdale

480-945-6600

American, Italian, New American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs

1 article

Gallagher's

6750 W. Peoria Ave. Peoria

623-486-2118

American, Barbecue, Traditional

Sports bars are a dime a dozen in every city in the U.S., so it’s hard for one to stand out from the pack. They all have sticky bars, ripped up barstools, cute-after-a-few-drinks bartenders, and TVs that are too often left on a channel no one wants to watch. If we ever had the opportunity to reinvent the wheel, the result would look a lot like Gallagher’s Sports Grill. There’s more for fans than a few tiny screens to stare at. Amenities include off-track betting windows, arcade games, trivia nights, karaoke, a posh outdoor patio complete with waterfall and breathtaking views, and 25 conveniently placed TVs broadcasting everything from the popular football and baseball games to sports with fewer fans, like bowling. The menu is on par too, including American standards like burgers, pizza, sandwiches, and grilled meats including baby back ribs and chicken fajitas. The best part? Gallagher’s has six locations spread throughout the Valley in South Phoenix, North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Carefree, Chandler, and Peoria.

Goat Head Saloon

1423 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa

480-464-8030

American, New American, Pizza, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Menu, Slideshow

16 articles

The Grilled Cheese Truck Phoenix

No address listed Central Phoenix

323-522-3418

American, Street Food, Traditional, Food Trucks, Best Of

7 articles

Half Moon Sports Grill

325 W. Elliot Rd. Tempe

480-456-9400

American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs

1 article

Hooters

455 N. Third St. Central Phoenix

602-495-1234

American, New American, Traditional, Wings, Best Of, Menu

Home of the double entendre, the Hooters chain has become an American icon over the course of its short life. Founded in Florida during the glorious 1980s, the company with a hooting owl for a logo boasts its own magazine, a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, and famous alumni like Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend Holly Madison. The Hooters girls at each of the 450 locations are the heart and soul (or is it the "T and A"?) of the company; from the American Midwest to the Czech Republic to Tokyo, every girl sports the same bright orange short-shorts, flesh-colored pantyhose and white sneakers. Perhaps it could be the food that keeps loyal Phoenix customers coming back. The menu focuses on chicken wings, with sauces ranging from mild to atomic, but there are also seasoned curly fries, shrimp, oysters, crab legs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with plenty of televisions tuned to whatever's going on in the sports world. Check out your local Hooters on Voice Places.

1 article

Hooters

10223 N. Metro Parkway North Phoenix

602-997-1060

American, New American, Traditional, Wings, Best Of

Home of the double entendre, the Hooters chain has become an American icon over the course of its short life. Founded in Florida during the glorious 1980s, the company with a hooting owl for a logo boasts its own magazine, a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, and famous alumni like Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend Holly Madison. The Hooters girls at each of the 450 locations are the heart and soul (or is it the "T and A"?) of the company; from the American Midwest to the Czech Republic to Tokyo, every girl sports the same bright orange short-shorts, flesh-colored pantyhose and white sneakers. Perhaps it could be the food that keeps loyal Phoenix customers coming back. The menu focuses on chicken wings, with sauces ranging from mild to atomic, but there are also seasoned curly fries, shrimp, oysters, crab legs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with plenty of televisions tuned to whatever's going on in the sports world. Check out your local Hooters on Voice Places.

1 article

Hooters

16550 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria

623-776-0123

American, New American, Traditional, Wings, Best Of

Home of the double entendre, the Hooters chain has become an American icon over the course of its short life. Founded in Florida during the glorious 1980s, the company with a hooting owl for a logo boasts its own magazine, a hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, and famous alumni like Hugh Hefner's former girlfriend Holly Madison. The Hooters girls at each of the 450 locations are the heart and soul (or is it the "T and A"?) of the company; from the American Midwest to the Czech Republic to Tokyo, every girl sports the same bright orange short-shorts, flesh-colored pantyhose and white sneakers. Perhaps it could be the food that keeps loyal Phoenix customers coming back. The menu focuses on chicken wings, with sauces ranging from mild to atomic, but there are also seasoned curly fries, shrimp, oysters, crab legs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with plenty of televisions tuned to whatever's going on in the sports world. Check out your local Hooters on Voice Places.

1 article

Hyatt Regency Phoenix

122 N. Second St. Central Phoenix

602-252-1234

American, Asian, Brunch, New American, Pan-Asian, Southwestern, Traditional, Hotels and Resorts, Best Of, Menu

18 articles

The Iowa Cafe

1129 N. Higley Rd. Mesa

480-985-2022

American, Coffeehouse, Deli, Sandwiches, Tea, Traditional, Best Of

Phoenix has a lot of transplants from other parts of the country: New England, the South, and especially California. But Arizona seems to draw more Midwesterners than anything else. So it’s no surprise that one Mesa restaurant serves a taste of America’s Heartland. The Iowa Café was started in 1985 by Ruth Cavendar, a woman with big dreams from small town Mount Ayr, Iowa. The café has since changed hands to another lady from the Hawkeye State, Pam Ohsman, who continues the tradition of down-to-earth homestyle cooking. Breakfast features all American classics like cheesy omelettes, chicken-fried steak, corned beef hash, sausage patties, pancakes, homemade cinnamon roll French toast, bran muffins, grits, and biscuits smothered in sausage gravy. Dessert is the best-known dish, however, so don’t leave without trying a good ol’ fashioned pie with a flaky, buttery crust in over 20 flavors like apple, mincemeat, rhubarb, and chocolate peanut butter.

4 articles

JP Pancake

3641 E. Baseline Rd. Gilbert

480-539-4435

American, Traditional

Craving waffles in the East Valley when it's too early to chase down a waffle truck? You're in luck. Jeanne Dahl's cheery Gilbert diner, JP Pancake, serves up not only her signature baked griddlecakes, but solid coffee and fluffy, malted Belgian waffles. These thick, breakfasty confections are crisped to a golden crust on the outside but actually cake-like on the inside -- and full of flavor. They hold up to plenty of whipped butter, syrup, or fancy toppings on offer, but they don't need to be dressed up. Hearty, gluten-free waffles are an option, too. Weekend mornings can mean a short wait, but waffles are their own reward. Read our review.

1 article

Last Exit Bar & Grill

1425 W. Southern Ave. Tempe

480-557-6656

American, New American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

Luby's Cafeteria

4550 E. Cactus Rd. North Phoenix

602-494-9722

American, New American, Traditional

1 article

McDonald's

9140 E. Indian Bend Rd. South Scottsdale

480-443-0080

American, Burgers, Fast Food, New American, Traditional, Best Of

The world's largest fast food chain, McDonald's does business on an almost unimaginably massive scale: 1.7 million employees serve nearly 60 million customers daily at more than 34,000 locations in 119 countries, including plenty in Phoenix. Founded as a single drive-in in San Bernadino, California in 1940, the mega-corporation represented by the Golden Arches has become a worldwide icon of American efficiency. While the drive-thru's cornerstones remain burgers, French fries, and McNuggets, the menu is constantly evolving to suit a changing demographic; in recent years, Mickey D's has added healthier items like apple slices and an expanded salad menu, though the more indulgent offerings like the limited-run McRib seem to inspire the most loyalty. The chain's advertising is also taking aim at a younger, hipper demographic, with spots featuring young urbanites. The hard plastic tables and primary colors of yesteryear are now being replaced with cushy sofas and free-wifi to encourage people to linger after their McFlurries are history. Find your nearest Filet-O-Fish on Voice Places.

2 articles

McKenna's Tavern and Eatery

2808 E. Indian School Rd. East Phoenix

602-957-9806

American, Pizza, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Menu

1 article

Mel's Diner

1747 W. Grand Ave. Central Phoenix

602-252-8283

American, Diner, Brunch, Traditional, Best Of

Mel’s Diner, long a local staple, offers more than a link to the '70s TV show Alice, which was set there. The chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast brings big flavors and generous portions of meat, potato, and gravy. Hashed browns are transcendent: fluffy on the inside, crispy-brown on the outside, precisely as they should be prepared. Potatoes are clearly Mel’s forte. The side of country potatoes that come with the gyro omelet are mini masterpieces, their soft centers clad in crisp, buttery skins. The omelet itself folds eggs around snappy feta cheese and mildly spiced gyro meat. Even the accompanying bagel is super-fresh. Lunch is also good here: Burgers and gyros and chicken sandwiches; milkshakes, too.

6 articles

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