Persepshen is one of those rare restaurants that has it all---incredible food, Fabulous service and the kind of ambience that makes you want to spend the entire evening there. I live in Tucson, so getting there takes a while! It's worth the drive. Make a reservation right now. Lots of wildflowers are in bloom so the ride is pretty; sit on the patio because the weather is perfect and you'll be closer to the live music. Bring enough people with you, so you can order one of everything on the menu and taste it all. read more

Oh My!!! The best restaurant in Phoenix!!! You get such a personal experience with the owner and chef Jason! He's fabulous! The food is gorgeous and full of color and explodes your tastebuds with all the flavors! We order several items and share family style. Everything is so good, but the escargot, sun chokes, paella, mussels and Beef Wellington were some of my favorites. We've been there twice and will keep coming back! Fabulous!!!!!!!! read more

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Food was very unique and everything felt extremely fresh. Foods were filled with flavors. Unique menu and interesting pairings that I truly enjoyed. Great atmosphere inside as well read more

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Second time here and once again, it did not disappoint. Incredible food, vibe, and service EVERYTHING we ordered was prepared perfectly. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I wanted to order everything on the menu! Was so unique and delicious! Will be back soon!

Great food, service and atmosphere. The menu is always fresh and local items which are creative and delicious. We love coming here!

It would be impossible to express my love for Persepshen in just this review. Up until last September, my husband and I were regular diners. It quickly became our favorite date night spot after the pandemic was in our rearview mirrors in Arizona. One evening in late July (meal photos here), we were sitting at the back bar and Chef Jason was waiting on us (also making our drinks & food) during one of the biggest monsoons of the season. We ended up sitting for some time enjoying our drinks until the storm passed and my husband encouraged me to ask Chef if there was any way I could get involved with Persepshen and the sustainable, organic, and local mission that he and his wife/co-owner Katherine have made reality for AZ diners. Long story short, I have been a part of the Persepshen team for the last 6 months and can speak first-hand to the love and care that Chef Jason, Katherine, and the rest of the team pour into the dishes they dream up, prepare, and serve. It is a small, but mighty team that cares deeply about finding the best local, sustainable, and organic meat and produce Arizona has to offer and making them all come together on the plate in such a delicious way that it should be illegal. They made you feel like family from the moment you walk in the door and it has been the best introducing our friends and family (local and from afar) to Persepshen over the last year. I still have plenty to learn, but I can never thank Chef Jason and Katherine enough for giving me a chance and letting me be a small part of what they are doing. Here are some photos of the meal that made me want to be a part of the team! Beet Salad Thai Sausage Bahn Mi Steam Buns Mussels (our all-time fav) read more

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What an extraordinary place! Intimate, but spacious. Earnest, but relaxed. We sat before the chef and watched the kitchen move plate after plate from the entire menu. The "small plates" can feed four; the entrees can easily be shared. But why not taste everything that sounds good to you? We had the sour cream and chive sunchokes, the pickled/fried okra, the Frenchie, and steak and potatoes. I'm still stuffed 2 hours later! Honest to goodness, just a gem of a place. Put this on your must-try list if you are ever in Phoenix. read more

It was ok-did nothing special for my birthday and didn't really seem to care. The arugula salad, polenta fries and wicked watermelon drink were good. The shrimp linguine was too al dente. Just didn't really feel like they cared. read more

Absolutely delicious!! Not a fancy place but very cool. Our waiter was so nice, in fact everyone was very nice. We'll be back!!

What a cool space! And with an ever changing menu, I wasn't sure what to expect. My husband took me for my birthday and we certainly feasted! Lucky for me tons of veggies and fish options. One of my favorite starters was the Sunchokes and the Cioppino was out of this world- plenty of seafood to share and a delicious sauce. I couldn't help myself and their "toothache" dessert made all of my cookie dreams come true. Cocktail lost was small but thoughtful. I enjoyed my cocktail which included tequila, jalapeno and even some bubbly! It was very quiet on a Wednesday night but on a busy night there is certainly enough space to socially distance. There is a huge patio and I can't wait to come back and try brunch. The chef/owner was always our waiter. It's clear that the food is made from the heart and I'm so happy to support a restaurant that sources local and is rooted in sustainability. Can't wait to come back! Definitely would be fun with a group to share all of the dishes and Sunday brunch of woodfired pizzas and sandwiches sounds amazing. This restaurant met and exceeded my expectations! read more

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Delicious food, granted they were sold out of many things (must mean they were a hit). The items we tried were: Acorn Squash - perfectly grilled and well seasoned Cheesy Spinach Dip - it was good, but not the star of the show Gnocchi - long pieces of homemade gnocchi in a velvety sherry cream, delish. Mussels - a little and the mussels were on the smaller side, but still very flavorful and the best part was soaking up the broth with the focaccia Sunchokes - now this, this is the star of the show. It's the hidden gem, don't sleep on this. Cast Iron Cookie - ooey gooey cookie, great way to end the night. read more

His food is amazing, and the service is great. I highly recommend going to his restaurant. They make you feel at home as soon as you walk in the door, and never fail to leave me impressed with the food. read more

I love coming to Persepshen. It's my first choice when looking for good quality food. I have many food sensitivities and don't have to worry about hidden ingredients. The staff are friendly and Chef Jason is great! read more

Came here for dinner with my mom. We both got a drink and had an appetizer to share. The food is great however the prices don't match the ambience nor do they match the quality of the food. The food is great but for 2 drinks and one appetizer, the bill shouldn't be 75 dollars especially when the ambience isn't there either. The halibut dip was alright, came with capers, bread that was flipped upside down because it was burnt, some onions and some greens. Our drinks were tasty, however had no alcohol in them. It tasted like a slurpee full of sugar. We ended up leaving after the appetizer and going somewhere else. Was extremely disappointed especially after all the other great reviews. The waiter/ owner was very nice and came to our table many times to check on us. read more

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Pershepen is a locally sourced, snout- tail (meaning they use all parts of the animal) restaurant in the old Hula's - in Central Phoenix. Last night, we tried their Duck l'orange, sun chokes, escargot and charcuterie board. Charcuterie was amazing: with everything made in house: from picketed daikon to the various meats and pate's. Sun chokes weRe actually my favorite: crispy kale on top the buttery preparations complemented the sun chokes nicely. Escargot was served with bread and also a nice appetizer. Lastly: the duck! Beautiful half duck: perfect for two in an orange sauce. If I were to make any edit's, I would shrink then menu: however as it stands- there is something for everyone. You want to go the fresh pasta route? Try the Linguine. Want Asian? Try the steam buns. French? Escargot. read more

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Went here a few days ago and it was great. Quick service and food was so good i'm bringing my friends next week!!

What an outstanding restaurant. They pride themselves in locally sourcing and preparing every element of the meal themselves. The menu is varied and interesting with marvelous flavors. The same can be said for the cocktails. We tried various dishes including the paccheri bolognese, the melt in your mouth pork, grilled asparagus, salumi board and, of course, the half cooked cookie with vanilla bean gelato. It was all wonderful The staff are a bunch of lovely hippies and the atmosphere is both interesting and country chic. You can't go wrong here. read more

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Persepshen is a farm to table sort of American restaurant. Everything is made in house. They serve organic and do whole animal butchery. This is a small restaurant that offers a large changing menu of many plates. I enjoyed the food and service last time so I wanted to come back. Our host/hostess and waiter were great! They all were welcoming, efficient and friendly. We started with the pickles ($6.) and the wood grilled sun-chokes ($12.) both were delicious and well prepared. Dinner arrives shrimp and grits ($26.) and swordfish tacos ($27.00). My husband tries a shrimp and it's cold....then he tells me his grits are cold. I didn't believe that the grits could be cold so I stuck my finger in the and yes they were nearly cold. Then I taste a small piece of swordfish and it was almost cold too. We mentioned this to the hostess and she immediately notified the waiter who apologized and promptly said that they would make us new plates. A few minutes latter someone that might be the chef or owner runs out my taco plate and he asked what was wrong with the first one. I told him that the fish was almost cold. He said in an arrogant tone that the fish is surrounded by cold slaw, cold salsa and cold cream so the fish is going to be cold. So then I asked, "so why were the shrimp and grits served cold?" The chef shrugged his shoulders, rolled his eyes and just walked away without answering. During this time the shrimp and grits arrive. 2nd plate of fish tacos arrived on a warm plate. The flavors were amazing and the fish was warm and was tender. The shrimp and grits came out with a lettuce type of green instead of bitter greens. The shrimp were blackened and slightly burnt and a little tough but this dish was hot this time. The sausage in the dish was outstanding but there was very little of it in the dish. Our waiter apologized again when he presented the check. I still find that the food and menu is an exciting concept but the chef upset me so much that I doubt I'll ever return. read more

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Amazing food, attentive service, and relaxed atmosphere. The food not only tastes amazing, but is a work of art. The menu changes often, which is a great reason to frequently visit! read more

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An absolute MUST-TRY!! If there is one food experience that absolutely everyone needs to have at least once, it's dining at Persepshen! My best friend from high school invited me to dinner with her mom and her mom's boyfriend and we were treated to a delightful and unique meal that I would love to devour over and over again! To begin, the concept of Persepshen resonates deeply with my lifestyle- they source all of their ingredients locally, and they are exclusively organic as well! An idea that was birthed from an equally innovative food truck, the owners of Persepshen have truly nailed the farm-to-table restaurant and I can't wait to come back and try everything on their ever-rotating menu! They base the menu on the freshest ingredients they can get their hands on, and every dish is an artistic masterpiece! LOCATION: -conveniently located right off of Central with plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot. You probably won't have any trouble parking! We ate on a Saturday night around 7:30 and easily found a spot -ambiance of the restaurant is very rustic and warm. I love the unique table setups and am fascinated by the cool chandelier and other unique decor! SERVICE: -on the particular night that we dined at Persepshen, they were understaffed on waitstaff, so the chef was actually our waiter! What a treat! -drinks were brought out promptly and were delicious! I had the Ginger cocktail and it was perfectly balanced! Just enough gin to taste the juniper flavor, but not overpowering, and not too sweet! -our food came out quickly and we were asked several times if we needed anything. Thankfully, compliments to the chef were easy since he was the one coming to check in on us! FOOD AND DRINKS: -wine and beer list is not long, but has plenty of quality options! -the food selections all sounded delicious, I opted for the Grilled Shrimp which was perfectly cooked and nestled atop a bed of absolutely fabulous beans and rice! The beans were smooth and rich, just the way I like them. -my best friend ordered the linguine which looked delightful -we also ordered the pork belly buns as an appetizer and they were MASSIVE. The 4 of us shared the 3 buns and thoroughly enjoyed them! -presentation of dishes is top-notch. All of our meals were plates beautifully! I am so fascinated by Persepshen and can't wait to be back to try more of their imaginative dishes and drinks! read more

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We have been here a handful of times and it never disappoints! We went in last night- one last time since we are moving away and we will miss this place! What a blessing for this area to have such great food, concept and mission! Every time we have been in, Jason has tended to us in person and taken the time to explain everything to us in person and you can just tell how much love he puts into his food! Truly a unique and gratifying experience. Personal favorites this last time were the muscles, grilled broccolini and grilled pork buns. The next time we come back to visit we will be coming here! read more

The lamb lamb overcooked super super crispy all the way through potatoes were burn the age the meat did not have good flavor very Chef very rude read more

The food, service, and atmosphere are outstanding. When visiting Phoenix we eat here every time - our question is how many times can we eat here. The food is beyond amazing. The drinks are refreshing. Don't forget to order dessert. The key lime pie is a must try (if you like key lime pie that is). Kudos to the owners and workers!! Love this place!! read more

OMG....so much to say but. First Need to celebrate my besties amazing achievement. Her PhD was published today. Wanted somthing special coolest thing right on rail line. Jason an independent owner of Persepshen. A farm to table menu. Started with the sunchoke with Krispy kelp followed by an incredibly amazing smoked cioppino. With home made bread. E everyone I'd hands on the chef/ baker owner Jason and now there are two bars to sit ar with an extensive array of local liquors and wines. You can also see were they smoke there own meat. read more

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Came here for the soft opening and it was above and beyond! I usually wait two months to go to a new restaurant so I know all their kinks are worked out, but everything seemed to be running very smoothly, and I love their concept of locally sourced goods and using the entire animal. Truly farm to table. Very impressed of the transformation and the ethics behind this new establishment. The charcuterie board was so clean, as in the meats tasted the way it should taste, and there was no porky aftertaste - so delicious! Looking forward to going back and trying many other items on the menu! read more

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This is hands down the best restaurant in Phoenix. I came two nights in a row. I tried 7 dishes and all of them were fantastic and I would order each and every one of them again. Food is phenomenal and the sourcing and ingredients are next level. The best past is everything is SEED OIL FREE!! Everything is made with care and you can feel it and taste it. The service is impeccable and everyone was very knowledgeable and helpful with my gluten allergy (90% of the menu could be made gluten free). The restaurant is gorgeous and homey. Persepshen is a special place. read more

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This is a gem for the central Phoenix area. I live walking distance from persepshen and it's my favorite place to go when i want to feel taken care of, want to feel inspired by a nourishing and flavorful meal, or have a quiet celebration... and also am ready to drop a pretty penny to experience all of that in one visit. I'm moving away and this is going to be one of the things I will miss most about Phoenix. read more

This place is one of my favorites for so many reasons. We brought our toddler hear which is always just a little scary and they were extremely accommodating from the moment we walked in. They even had toys hiding behind our booth in case she got antsy. Then as we started getting our food, one of the servers walked over and handed us an unbreakable plate. Most places that are similar in price points tend to do things to make the place less kid friendly so all of this we really appreciated Then we started ordering food and decided to do a bunch of shareables and seriously.... everything was amazing. If you don't end with their underbaked cookie skillet, you are doing it completely wrong. Now onto the owner who seemed to be cooking, bartending, and serving...basically doing it all. You can tell they have poured their heart and soul into every detail of the place... including the handcrafted tables and little wooden serving trays. (He basically built all of it... we asked haha) So if you want stellar food by some people that truly give a shit... this is your place. read more

Came here for dinner on Saturday night. Seated at the bar which was great to watch the chefs at work and have good conv with the couples next to us. Ordered: Crispy polenta fries Beef bolognese Korean bbq wood grilled sirloin Cast iron cookie Food was excellent. The owner came over to make sure everything was going well and thanked us for dining there. It was really nice. We'll be back. read more

Everything about Persepshen is elevated: the curated ingredients (read nourishing REAL FOOD), the commitment to creativity, and the delivery of sublime tastes and textures. If thethe dish sounds good to you, order it and you will not be disappointed. Items like an acorn squash or a citrus salad sound too simple, but trust me, you will be making yummy sounds with every bite. Luckily I was on the heels of St. Patrick's Day so I was thrilled to find a corned beef and cabbage that was out of this world. Enjoy Persepshen soon. read more

Best restaurant you will ever go to! The staff is so knowledgeable, sustainable and passionate! Get a reservation immediately!! read more

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I've become one of those people lately who do not like to write reviews on my favorite spots in the valley because I like to selfishly keep them for myself. However; I just cannot help but stand up and shout from the top of the social media mountain and say... Do Not Pass On Persepshen. From the moment you walk through the door you can feel the passion between this unique team. I love their hot seat where you can watch these guys do what they do best... cook! The charm from Jason and his entire staff will keep you coming back. I've done date nights, taking the family out as well as celebrated birthdays here. I've never been anything but blown away with the food. Don't bother looking at the menu. Just take their suggestion, I promise you will not be disappointed! read more

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Oh my goodness. I've lived in Phoenix for a year and this is by far the best meal I've had the entire time. From the music, food presentation, amazing staff and of course fantastic flavors, Persepshen is my number one. It has become the number one date night location for me & Mrs. Crawford. read more

This is not a restaurant, it's a chef with a big ego trying to prove something. over complicated food, too many flavors, and terrible cooking skills. the entire restaurant staff except the host were slow, unfriendly, blobs. my persepshen is the persepshen SUCKS!!!! read more

"One of the worst meals of my life" my wife said at the end. The positive: Drinks were pretty good, and service was friendly for the most part except they failed to do anything about our poor meal. For our reservation we were seated in a horribly awkward spot in a half empty restaurant. The food was bad to borderline inedible. $18 Fried okra was okay although a little hard and crunchy. $38 Pan fried noodles with shrimp came out as a burned, hard block, and the sauce with the shrimp was even worse. We took 2 bites, and our server asked if we wanted it boxed to which we said no thanks. $38 Mexican pizza was also burned to a crisp; otherwise the toppings were decent flavor but left us feeling sick throughout the night. We didn't eat much of the pizza either, and while I was in the restroom the server took away the plate and asked how it was. My wife politely said the food was difficult to eat explaining how it was burnt and asked for the check. The check arrived with no comp or apology about the food, which was a little surprising, so I respectfully tried to explain to the server the food was very burnt and very bad. She wanted to bring out the head chef to discuss, which is awkward, and we also needed to leave to catch a show. Ended up with the full price bill (still surprising no comp) and the server hovering over while I filled out the tip on the electronic device. Again, one of the worst meals. read more

Wow had a chance to visit again and there was a new menu since my last visit. Everything was SO SO good (again). Love how much of the menu is locally sourced and how creative the menu is with in season ingredients. We got the lobster mushroom appetizer special, the mussels, paella and shawarma , would recommend all of them! read more

Persepshen - Shawarma - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Unbelievably great flavors and service. I can't believe food can be so good.

This is the best In Phoenix!!! What atmosphere, what delicacies! The best meal I've had in a long time! Friendly staff helped me decide! Would recommend for life! Would you mail steam buns to Ohio? read more

Persepshen - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I forgot to update this review from my first one. This restaurant has definitely grown and become a bit more established from when they first opened. I revisited in February 2020. The menu has grown immensely to have much more variety than it did at opening! Some really great selections. They still pride themselves in telling their farm to table story with the meat they use which I just stopped the guy being I'm a pescatarian. He was able to give me some great options to look at for my diet. The drinks were really great! Classic drinks with unique twists that had amazing flavor! Keep up the great work! read more