Food was okay. Mashed potatoes were cold. My steak was drowning in a salty sauce. The broccoli was in the sauce also. Everything was room temperature. It was disappointing. The meat was good. The broccoli was a good texture. And the staff are nice and attentive. Sorta clueless at times tho. I've been going there for 20 years. It's always been excellent. Lately with the change in management it's been a mixed experience. Simple things seem to not be possible. Main course either arrives with salad or long after salad is finished. I know it's a difficult business. And I understand the high prices. I just miss a nice experience.....a joyful experience, a warm feeling of satisfaction as I leave. I hope they work it out! read more

Super friendly. Good menu with variety. Good beer selection as well. From out of town...a nice gem to be found. read more

Having never been here and making jokes about this place haphazardly everytime I have driven past it the last 10 years I've lived in this neighborhood I was invited to a family dinner.... So here we go. I've never even looked at the menu even in anticipation of this dinner. Was ready to be taken back to 1997. I was at goodwill the day before and came very close to purchasing a shirt just for the occasion (a full print button up bowling shirt with what looked like the art you'd find inside a coffee shop on a friends episode) but I refrained. Make no mistake I still dressed like an old guy. Food was good; but after scanning the Instagram.... How is there not a single picture of the veggie plate? Easily one of the most aesthetic and hearty veggie plates I've ever seen. Absolutely deserves some attention. Men's Bathrooms was tight and I was jump scared TWICE by grandpas because of the way the door opens. #winedown Wednesdays. #dropped my pickle chip on the ground. Will be back for more research and observation. read more

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Everything was super- just like it used to be. Glad our last visit was an outlier! this time- Kudos! great food/ great service! my husband had the Halibut Special and the chef went the extra when he heard my husband wanted to have tartar sauce- he made him some. I had the Flank Steak Special-both selections were amazing! My fave restaurant took its place back- Ambiance solid! It is one of the few restaurants where you can actually have conversations and hear each other. We held out to split a chocolate torte w/ icecream- the torte was warm and delicious. Definitely don't miss an opportunity to try one of Phoenix's best! read more

Every time I go to Phoenix I enjoy Phoenix City Grill for Happy Hour. The food and drinks are always great. I enjoy the neighborhood vibe. The level of service in the bar area is better than I ever remember with the new lady's working the bar. They are much faster, attentive, listen better to your requests and fulfill. They also make great suggestions where the guys were more of order takers. Glad this place has continued to make improvements in staff and continues with great food options. Emma provided incredible service tonight. read more

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After years of wondering, I finally checked out Phoenix City Grille for a weeknight dinner. I had no idea what to expect from an interior- while situated next to a Pizza Hut this is more upscale than I thought. Definitely an environment where you might want to reflect on what you're wearing before popping by. The menu is odd; you're looking at braised short rib one moment and a turkey sandwich the next, but the place was packed with what looked like a solid group of regulars. We ordered the aforementioned turkey sandwich and an crispy eggplant sandwich. Both came with shoestring fries. Both sandwiches were good, the turkey sandwich was a little pepper-forward, so if that's not your scene make sure you ask for no peppers! The crispy eggplant sandwich's flavor profile is herbed goat cheese and tomato jam- I don't think it matters what else is in the sandwich as those will be the only two things you'll taste. However, they both taste good. Service was friendly, the food was a little slow coming out. Overall, if you're local- definitely check this place out to judge for yourself. read more

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We decided to have dinner at PCG after having a few drinks with friends next door at Still and Barrel, their sister restaurant. The food and service were great, and if you're a whiskey lover, this is a good place to check out! They have an awesome collection! Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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Excellent chef, service and ambience! Our server Jessica was AMAZING!!! The shrimp scampi was prepared with perfection. Thank you for such a delicious and wonderful experience!! Diane & Family read more

This place is so unassuming on the outside... inside has dim and moody lighting, a huge bar, lots of space for tables and booths... it's a vibe. I got a slice of the green chile cornbread because IT IS NATURALLY GLUTEN FREE HOLY MOLY! No idea why but I won't question it. Guys, it was so frickin good. So moist. Nice pieces of corn. Great flavor. I didn't need the butter, but used a little to elevate it just a little more. Yummmmm. I also got the summer salad with salmon skewer - the salmon, I wished I had more of it. It was so tender and cooked perfectly! The salad was otherwise refreshing with various fruit and tangy cheese and a lemon mint vinaigrette to tie it altogether. It was great with the bread, made it a complete meal, otherwise the salad on its own wouldn't have been as satisfying. My boyfriend got the large PCG pasta, which didn't look that large lol but he was full after eating the entire bowl! He loved the cream sauce, two thumbs up. Good service, it was pretty quick! read more

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Went to city grille for an event. I chose tortilla soup and salad. We had our own private room and servers which was nice. The food was good. The salad had a good amount of chicken and sold dressing. read more

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We enjoyed our lunch. Everything was delicious. The service was excellent. Highly recommend!! read more

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One of my favorite spots for happy hour or dinner. Always consistent and always adding great specials Last night went for anniversary dinner. Service was terrific as always. Had the peppercorn steak for entree and it was cooked perfectly and had tons of flavor. For starters we did the green chile cornbread which is a favorite. We also got the eggplant bites which may be the best thing on the menu. Lastly had the warm chocolate tort for dessert. Perfect ending to a terrific meal. read more

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One of our go to places. Starts ex with the bacon wrapped shrimp. Always so great. Did the burgers and they really are some of the best. Service was kind of off this particular day... but that won't stop us from returning. read more

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Service was great, lunch was very good, drinks were interesting. We had not been there in a long time. Will keep it on our list.

Love this place. Service is always good, the food is incredible, and the drinks are tasty! Great happy hour. The pork is unreal. The shrimp and garlic sauce thing wonderful. Ambiance is always wonderful! Can't wait to go back! read more

I come here a lot for drinks after work with one of my co workers. I have eaten here a few times too. Last visit I felt like it was way more personal. Chef made sure to make the our meals that much more special by making shared plates, since everyone wanted to try everyone else's plates. lol It was a little thing but a huge step above and beyond normal dinner service. That personal touch is why I'll go back. The setting is very quaint and quiet like a neighborhood bar and grille. But still very high end feel. Can't wait to get back and check out the new bar my coworker has been talking about. read more

Every time we're in town.. We make it a point to get dinner @ Phoenix City Grill! The service and food is always great and the inviting atmospheric vibe is definitely a popular one with the locals! read more

Had dinner last night and the food was excellent! We had an appetizer with thinly sliced, lightly breaded and fried eggplant topped with a fresh peppery arugula, feta, diced roasted red peppers (I think), and a drizzle of thick balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I split the short rib and baby back ribs with my friend. Both were tender and flavorful. Portions were large, sides were yummy. Ambiance was casual with an upscale feel. Prices were reasonable and service was good. There were four of us and we all enjoyed our food, and margaritas. read more

I was brought to Phoenix City Grille by a local today and ended up having a great late lunch. It seems they are open all day which was convenient for us. We arrived around 2 pm, and although the restaurant was still fairly busy, the server was kind enough to seat us in a quieter section toward the back upon request, which I really appreciated. Our server came by quickly and handed us menus, and we ordered the Ramona Farms super food salad, the carne asada tacos, and the blackened mahi mahi daily special. The salad was delicious and came with a Chiltepin-Dijon dressing. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor since it had just a touch of spice that elevated what could have been a simple dish. All of their salad dressings are made in-house, which explains the unique taste and definitely sets it apart. The carne asada tacos were exactly what you would expect: classic, straightforward, and satisfying. The daily fish special, the blackened mahi mahi, was also excellent. It was served medium well with a crisp outer finish, which is exactly how I like it, and came with broccolini, mango salsa, and a red wine reduction that complemented the fish really well. Prices here are surprisingly reasonable considering the quality of the food. You can expect to spend around thirty dollars per person for a drink, an appetizer or salad, and an entrée. I would recommend Phoenix City Grille to anyone looking for a quick, delicious meal with great value. A very solid find. read more

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Amazing food and pleasant ambiance! Came here with my son and husband for a Saturday lunch. Was not busy at all. They've been around 25+ years but somehow neither of us had tried it before! They have a huge alcohol selection too if you're into that. My husband got a bd on cheeseburger and I got the crispy eggplant sandwich. I loved the arugula and goat cheese on mine, my husband said his burger was one of the best he's had. We enjoyed our fries too, super thin fries and very crispy. My son enjoyed a couple fries too! Service was good and fast as well. Glad we found this spot finally, we will return! read more

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get the pcg pasta. everything here is so good. great service amazing cornbread. Hummus app is great too!! Fair prices

Holy moly. The eggplant sandwich and black bean soup with cream are unreal! Service is incredible. A little too TGIfriday for me for the setting but the food makes up for it. The bar attached looks like a good find. We will be back. read more

Things have certainly changed here since owner Sheldon bowed out and turned the place over to new management. It's not a good sign when every time you visit there are new servers, maybe one regular. Tip: stick with menu regular items you're used to, favorites, not their specials. They are overpriced and usually in weird pairings and sauces. Last night my dinner partner got the special baked halibut on top of smoked beets. For $40 it looked like an appetizer and was gone in six bites. While I ordered the Coffee Rubbed Pork Tenderloin. We know exactly where this recipe idea came from and it wasn't close. The chef needs to go back through the files and find Sergio's recipe! The pork was served bloody rare and I've never seen that before. I cut off the thin seared edges and that was all I could eat. The puree/sauce was not good and the entire thing was flavorless. As usual the service was excellent and we will keep trying our fav items in hopes the new management gets things figured out, especially the cooks' quality of food they send out. read more

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The service in the bar is very inconsistent. Weekends are awesome depending on who is bartending. As an example, we order martinis and always get the remaining shaker. Weekdays that is not the case with the girls apparently. They don't pay attention to patrons at the bar unless they are chatting with a regular, amongst themselves or on their phone. We did try the new bar, Still & Barrel and were disappointed that on a Saturday night before 8pm they were already out of two of the nine items on the limited menu. Cool ambiance but when we asked a few questions from the bartender neither of them seemed knowledgeable at all about the restaurant and just said they had literally never been over there. My husband asked her if she could make a margarita and specifically mentioned that he really likes the Gran Fresh Lime Margarita on the PCG cocktail menu. She told him she had never seen the PCG menu but could make him "A" margarita. Conversely, the weekend bartender knew their hours, menu, walked over and brought us one to look at after he told us how good the Duck Tacos and Shishito Peppers were, the two items that were not available. We have been coming here for a long time but it seems very disconnected now. read more

PCG is one of my all-time favorites! Even though I have moved much farther away, I still make it a point to make plans that direction to enjoy a good happy hour or dinner. Yummy ambience is spectacular for an intimate dinner or a family gathering in the privacy room. The food is excellent and the service superb. read more

Bubbly, friendly, and delightful service experience with Kenzie is what I enjoyed during happy hour here with my sister. Every stop at the table to check on us she presented a beautiful smile and awesome hospitality. I will be checking for her the next time I dine here. Her service was off the charts. I was hoping the bar could make a chocolate martini but I was advised that they don't stock some of the ingredients to make it. So I asked Kenzie about the 'house' martini's that were on the happy hour menu and she made some suggestions. I ended up trying the blueberry lemon martini. It was delicious. The happy hour tacos were good. The Carne Asada was well seasoned and super tender. I tried the brussel sprout hash which was very tastey. It put me in mind of a veggie dish I would make at home. I hope to visit again to try the grass-fed ribeye. read more

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Service was good but the food was awful. Do not get the chicken soup or the house salad. Neither were edible. Needless to say we won't go back there. read more

Phoenix City Grille provides slightly upscale modern American food. The menu has enough variety to satisfy a range of tastes, and the kitchen executes consistently well. Service is attentive, unobtrusive & what you should expect at their price point; be sure to ask your server about any specials available. The inside dining area is a little cramped but not uncomfortable. PCG is a safe choice to accommodate clients or visitors. Get a reservation if you're going for dinner. read more

Just left the location the service was great the food was even greater. We ordered the sliders and the short ribs which was amazing, the beef was really good and the short ribs was also really tender. If i ever visit Phoenix again i would go back there without a doubt. read more

the tacos were EXCELLENT so so good!! staff was kind and helpful! we went late so it was calm and not busy. can't believe i've never been here before! read more

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After looking at our Restaurant Week options we decided on the Phoenix City Grille and what a pleasant evening it was! We arrived early for our reservation & were immediately seated, soon our waiter came by to introduce himself & take our drink order. Soon our Margaritas arrived & they were good. We ordered off the Restaurant Week menu & soon the 1st course came out. We ordered the Brie & Poblano soup & a Crab Cake. I was very pleased with the crab cake until I tried the Poblano soup. The soup was so smooth & seasoned so well & I loved the cornbread croutons in it. Don't recall if I've had it before but all future orders will be compared to this one, it was that good. For our 2nd course my wife had the pan seared Seabass & she loved it. I had the braised short rib & pea risotto, it was so tender, flavorful & the Demi glaze really elevated the dish; it was excellent! For dessert we ordered both choices, the bourbon glazed apples & vanilla bean ice cream, unfortunately I'm not a fan of hot fruit but my wife is & she really enjoyed the apples. I had the chocolate custard w/ pistachio nuts & it was very good. Bit of a drive for us but overall a very nice evening, very good food & very good service. read more

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Had a working lunch here and really enjoyed! They had a number of lunch specials and unfortunately 3 of them sold out which was a bummer since most of our group was focusing on those items but the menu had plenty to choose from. I loved the shoestring fries and my eggplant sandwich was a winner. Portions were large, no one finished their plate. Service was great and meals flavorful, I would come back ! read more

Excellent food and service. I'm never disappointed. The salmon is delicious as well as the swordfish .

Marvelous dinner. Had the salmon which was superb. Staff were efficient and very friendly. Great experience. Highly recommend.

I have been going to pcg for a very long time. On their Sunday brunch I look forward to their quiche. This weekend they had a mushroom spinach quiche. I was disappointed to say this was the first quiche I didn't like. They might have someone new making them so many mushrooms very little egg and spinach and way too much cheese on the top. Pcg please go back to who was cooking them before read more

My husband ordered the salmon and loved it! He also enjoyed both the carrots and potatoes that came with it. I made a meal out of the queso fundido. It was good; not spicy as I had hoped it would be. The chips were perfect. We shared the bread pudding which was dense with sweet cream and caramel sauce. The blueberry blossom cocktail is deliciously sweet and was a nice change of pace. My husband had a PCG Barrel select Basil Hayden cask strength bourbon that we, unsuccessfully, tried to purchase a bottle of. read more

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Ambiance is always consistent elegant, relaxed, refined. Second time going and It was still enjoyable. Food 9.8/10 drinks -old fashioned 2/10 -blueberry blossom 0/10( sent back and was still charged for it) not pictured either wouldn't recommend it. Service was better the first time around but ok the second tim read more

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I can't speak to the ambiance of the restaurant overall because we had a group in one of the private rooms. But the service was good and the food was very good. read more

11/2/24 - Short version: Wonderful experience! Absolutely no complaints. The food was fantastically seasoned, came out hot, great plate display, service w/ Karla was top-notch, and it is a very laid back restaurant. Definitely will go back. Longer version: stopped in this particular Saturday around 3:45. There are a quite few parking spots on the east side but even more parking available to the north, thanks to its location in a strip mall. Karla came over quickly after being seated and took our drink order. So there is one complaint actually: the special cocktail (Clarified Kentucky Sour) was not available until 5:00. LOL! No worries, we were there long enough to get it. The eggplant bites were thin and crunchy, the Danish ribs were spicy and fell off the bone, as did the short ribs (they were not spicy). The green Chile cornbread was not inundated with chiles, the mashed taters were creamy with a small amount of herbs to add a touch of flavor. All the cocktails were excellent (the PCG designed into the bourbon ice cube is a classy touch), even the non-alcoholic passion punch was tasty. The desserts were over the top. That buttermilk pie was to die (in hindsight, I should have ordered one to go), the apple crumble pie was so damn good, and oh man, that bread pudding was mouth-watering good. NO RAISINS! I have always been picky about bread pudding, only ever loving my Mom's old old Better Crocker recipe. Well, PCG's recipe was the closest thing to it. It was dense and flavorful. I could have easily eaten the whole thing (it's a small serving) but I wanted to save some for later -- which was extremely hard to do. ;-) Our server, Karla, was exceptional. She was funny, attentive, and very interactive with us. She kept heckling me about my distaste for raisins, and joking with us about hassling the bar tender for our 5 o'clock scheduled Kentucky sour special. PCG is lucky to have her, and we were blessed to have her for the short time we did. If you have not tried PCG, why the heck are you waiting?! Go. Now. read more

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What a blessing! My husband's Employer provided an absolutely incredible eve here for a Private Appreciation Dinner last weekend and it was phenomenal We're from Oregon and up North they too have a PCG but it's Portland City Grill, that was fabulous.... So After over looking the reviews, I was so excited to experience the ambience and service.. Everything was more than expected! Top notch in my book, from the beginning to the end... Service, beverages, food and dessert was fantastic it was an over the head experience and I'm grateful! Everything PCG is doing, plz continue as it's superb... Thx you all for an amazing night and we shall return read more

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