Last Tuesday, the organization I work for was hosting some out-to-town visitors and were looking for a unique spot to host a dinner. We had a truly wonderful experience working with Phoenix City Grille and couldn't be more grateful for the exceptional service from start to finish. Brittnee, the Events Manager, helped us identify the West Room as a perfect space for our intimate business meeting and was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful, especially with several last-minute needs, which she handled with ease and professionalism. When we arrived to get a feel for the space and set up, Dennis, the owner, and Sonia took outstanding care to ensure everything was in place and that we felt supported throughout. The space itself was fantastic, and from all indications, the evening went seamlessly for our group. It was a pleasure partnering with such a thoughtful and attentive team, and we deeply appreciate the care and communication that made our event a success. We look forward to working with Phoenix City Grille again in the future! 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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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

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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We have always loved this restaurant for its food and comfortable neighborhood ambiance. This was first time to host an event in their private dining area. We had a great experience from booking the room, nailing down the details, no hidden costs and the food and service couldn't have been better. This was an annual event for our group of 30 and we will definitely plan to book for next year. 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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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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So good, we were there two days in a row! My brother and SIL took us here for my birthday dinner and it was EXCELLENT. Service, food, portion size, terrific! The rest of the party had burgers which they complimented; the shoestring fries were a hit too. I had some of the best chicken and mash I've ever had, with roasted carrots that were flavorful without being coated in brown sugar. We all stuffed ourselves and we're not sorry lol. We liked it so much, we stopped by the next day to split their chili verde appetizer. Super fresh homemade tortillas, very tender pork, and the perfect chili verde with enough heat to be interesting without scouring your entire digestive tract. Enough for two tacos each, and my husband cleaned up the remaining meat. Same friendly, efficient service too. We'll definitely be back! 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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Great local spot for food. I got the steakhouse burger, cooked to perfection. The flavor profile with the mushrooms and black garlic sauce really made the burger stand out. The service was great, and they have a great whiskey selection. read more

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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5 Star chef - one of my favorites. Nostalgic environement and friendly service. The food is always phenomenal and consistent with quality ingredients used. The entire menu is always good and I've tried it all. read more

Our first date night of the new year & we went to Phoenix City Grille for Whiskey 101 & dinner. My boyfriend has become obsessed with Whiskey & we go bourbon hunting on the regular so I thought this would be fun. We had a tasting of 5 different whiskies, and a personal charcuterie board with fruit, nuts & cheese for me & his plate had meat. It was a very interactive fun evening where we learned about the history of Whiskey. It was really enjoyable & we were able to meet some people from the whiskey group we are a part of. John Christie was great as the host as you he was really funny & you could tell he really enjoyed talking about whiskey & would nerd out at times. After we had dinner & opted to sit at the bar as we wanted to watch the Rams/Lions playoff game. Jeff was our bartender & he was great. Jeff was very knowledgeable, friendly, & I think my bf now has a new man crush . You could tell that there were a lot of regulars there as the bartender & staff called them by name & was really engaging which I really appreciated. My boyfriend had the strip steak special with mashed sweet potatoes & carrots which he thoroughly enjoyed. I had the crispy eggplant sandwich with sweet potato fries it was delicious. We really enjoyed our time at PCG & will definitely be back to try out their brunch & any other events that they may have. read more

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We stopped here Saturday after shopping; the restaurant was not busy, which was great for us. We ordered the short rib empanadas, they were really very good. I had a hamburger medium rare with french fries and F had plank salmon medium with vegetables (and a burger for my service animal). My burger was a little under cooked and the salmon was a little over cooker (burger for the service animal, well he doesn't care). The salt on the fries tasted like salt mixed with onion salt, it was not to my liking. The vegetables were perfect. All in all, we would go back again, even though the service was a little slow. We enjoyed our lunch. read more

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I really enjoyed my outing at Phoenix City Grille. The ambiance was cool, I sat in the bar area and it didn't look very crowded/during the time that I went. My waitress, Kenzie was amazing, she has really great customer service skills. I ordered; Sparkling sangria - this was so good Bacon wrapped shrimp - this was amazing Carne Asada tacos - good Brussel sprouts hash - good I recommend trying the above and checking out Phoenix City Grille read more

Our go to local resto. Great staff. We always sit at the bar and they remember us with great service. Everything on the menu is wonderful. Especially love the planked Salmon and the bacon wrapped shrimp. read more

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The cornbread, tenderloin and mojito were all very good. Service was quick and the scenery unpretentious.

Service was ok. We sat in the bar. Seems bartender was either distracted or had too many people to handle. We weren't checked on enough and a couple of items ordered were forgotten and had to remind him. Food was delicious though. Atmosphere was nice and inviting. Would go back. read more

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I had high hopes and it was just a mid-line experience. I was SO excited to go, mostly because the foodies I went with are regulars and everyone usually rolls out the red carpet for them -- because they exude love and graciousness everywhere they go. This place knows them by name and my 83 year old Mother in Law chose THIS PLACE for her birthday. She is a gourmet chef, so you can imagine we bounced into this place with GLEEEE and enthusiasm. I honestly think the waitress didn't have enough time for us. Maybe she was busy or slammed or understaffed -- I don't know, but we were a table of 5 and -- I am sorry -- you ONLY TURN 83 one time in your life -- let's fuss over her just a little bit! The waitress was not rude. She checked all the boxes and did her job - that is for sure. However she did not make us feel very warm, welcomed or special in any way -- and it was like attentiveness was lacking. It's like someone serving you properly, but without care. She wanted to just go home. She had repressed impatience with us. It was as if when I asked her for another glass of wine or her opinion on the menu I was interrupting what she really wanted to be doing. You know when the server let you know that you are bugging them? That feeling. AND... by the way I have to say we were an adorable party! : ) A-DOR-A-BLE! I had my 83 year old Mother in Law's impeccable friends, who are 90 years old and 80 years old, beautifully dressed, put together and absolutely delightful, kind, loving highly capable humans... along with my 16 year old daughter who is just sparkles with delight wherever she goes, myself -- and my lovely 83 year old mother in law. Which by the way, I think they all had a delightful time. I don't even think they noticed that our service was mid. The food was ok. The service lacking. The ambiance was probably the best part. In all honesty, I kinda wished we just would have saved our money, didn't get all gorgeously dressed up for the night, didn't drive across town .... and just had yummy tacos at Manuel's Mexican Restaurant, where they really do love serving you and the food bursts with flavor. I can't say I would go back... well, only if my friends who I went with, who are regulars here -- tell me to... then I would, but I would much rather spend my money somewhere else. read more

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Incredible food, ambiance, and drink selection. Upscale but not horridly expensive. The weekend brunch selections are always changing and always top-notch. Try the Eggplant Benedict, you will want seconds. The fish is always fresh and cooked with flair. The atmosphere is wood, brass, and allows for conversation. One of our pet peeves is a restaurant that is so noisy you can't hear each other. Reservations are reccomended on weekends and dinner. read more

Really enjoyed lunch here for the 1sr time. Parking is a challenge in the shopping center but I snagged one right up front. I had the steak burger with soup. The soup was absolutely delicious. I ended up taking half my burger home to enjoy the next day. It was also very good. My friend had the chicken and was pleased with her meal as well. Looks like a popular place for lunch or dinner. On the pricey side but you are getting great food. read more

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We came over here after having my hair cut for a quick lunch The greatest decision we made I had the Burger special wit skinny fries and a beer to washed down my goodness it was freaking great my other half had the Carne Asada tacos with salad and that Carne Asada was one of the best tastiest Carne Asada she ever had. She ate the whole thing washed down with a beer as well too great place to come to eat great atmosphere great host as well too We will be coming back for lunch and try different island from the menu Sarah was our server and made us feel so welcome and her smile so comfortable THANK YOU SARAH for the wonderful job you did YOU ROCK read more

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