Places to Visit in Phoenix on a Date

1. The Vig

Located in the century-old Cavness House in the historic Roosevelt District, just blocks from the Phoenix Convention Center, The Vig is a friendly, upscale neighborhood tavern that serves as a gathering spot for the community who come to enjoy great food and drinks in a convivial atmosphere.

The contemporary gem serves a menu of New American cuisine along with a comprehensive list of cocktails and beers and substantial wine list.

Fillmore: 606 N. 4th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003, Phone: 602-254-2242, Map

2. El Chorro

El Chorro is perfectly nestled in Paradise Valley, where it has earned a legendary reputation for excellent food and unsurpassed hospitality. The restaurant occupies a former school for girls and is surrounded by 22 beautifully developed acres. The brunch menu kicks off with a selection of starters including a bowl of green chili pork stew and a giant shrimp cocktail. These are followed by salads and mouth watering entrees including their signature Best of Both Worlds Eggs Benedict and the equally temping Breakfast Tamales.

5550 East Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253, Phone: 480-948-8170, Map

3. The Coronado PHX

The Coronado PHX is a friendly vegetarian/vegan eatery, coffee shop and bar in the historic Coronado neighborhood that serves a menu of vegetarian and vegan fare, freshly baked pastries and sweet treats, specialty coffees, and other libations in a casual, cozy atmosphere. Set within a beautifully converted home on North Seventh Street, The Coronado offers a light lunch service, and dinner in the evenings with counter service and traditional table seating, as well as relaxed lounge-style seating for day-time coffee drinkers and on-the-go customers. The menu features delicious dishes prepared with organic, locally sourced ingredients and produce, such as a Vegetable Hummus Plate, Tahini Brussel Caesar Salad, Red Bean Quesadilla, and Goat Cheese & Jalapeño Marmalade Quesadilla. The Coronado is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and all-day coffee and pastries, seven days a week.

The Coronado PHX, 2245 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006, Phone: 602-252-1322

4. Steak 44

Steak 44 is a high-end steakhouse that specializes in gourmet steaks and prime meats, fresh seafood, and other classic chophouse entrées served in an elegant and refined setting. The restaurant boasts a comfortable dining room with cozy nooks and a crackling fireplace, a glassed-in exhibition kitchen where diners can watch the expert chefs at work, and a patio for outdoor alfresco-style dining. A 3,000-bottle wine vault provides an impressive selection of globally-inspired wines from around the world for pairing with dishes by the bottle or the glass, and a full-service bar offers an array of other libations such as craft beer, imported spirits, and handcrafted cocktails. Steak 44 is open for dinner, seven nights a week.

Steak 44, 5101 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018, Phone: 602-271-4400

5. Linger Longer Lounge

Linger Longer Lounge is a trendy lounge offering a creative menu of small plates and refine bar bites, craft cocktails and artisan beers, a substantial collection of vinyl records, and old-school arcade games in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere. Located just north of Missouri on 16th Street, the chic neighborhood bar is a favorite gathering spot for the community who come to enjoy the excellent food and drinks, as well as a variety of entertainment such as vintage games, trivia nights, Karaoke Mondays, weekly DJ nights, and monthly Tongue-Tied parties. Signature cocktails try the Arizona mule and Mexican Peach on the Rocks.

Linger Longer Lounge, 6522 N 16th St #6, Phoenix, AZ 85016, Phone: 602-264-4549

6. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

Located on the second floor of the Hotel Palomar Phoenix at Cityscape, Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is a dog-friendly gastropub that serves shareable plates of seasonal New American fare and handcrafted cocktails. Located in the heart of the Phoenix’s shopping and entertainment scene, the urban gathering place blends sophistication and a welcoming, friendly ambiance, and features a comfortable dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, a beautiful bar of reclaimed wood, and an outdoor patio where dogs are welcome to join their owners. The restaurant's dishes focus on using locally sourced ingredients and produce and are presented with creativity and flair, and the bar provides a robust selection of signature cocktails. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails, 2 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: 602-258-0231

7. Mora Italian

Mora Italian is an elegant elevated Italian restaurant in Phoenix's North Central neighborhood, opened in 2017 by celebrity chef Scott Conant. A trendy, light-filled dining space features decor elements like rustic chandeliers, colorful murals, and exposed brick walls, complete with a full bar offering plush chairs and large-screen televisions and a spacious outdoor patio.

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas take center stage. Diners can also enjoy homemade pasta creations. A lengthy international wine list is paired with a selection of highly drinkable craft cocktails.

Mora Italian, 5651 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014, Phone: 602-795-9943

8. The Womack

The Womack pays tribute to beloved historic 1960s Phoenix lounge Chez Nous, which was known throughout Arizona for its soulful live music performances and expertly-crafted cocktails. The new restaurant, which was opened in 2016, is named in honor of original Chez Nous owners, married duo Andy and Maureen Womack. Excellent classic cocktails are served up throughout the evening, including Sidecars, Rum Runners, Gin Rickeys, Amaretto Sours, and classic Gibson-style martinis. An elegant menu of shareable bar bites features classic midcentury options like French onion dip with housemade potato chips, lump crab meat and tarragon bruschetta, and cocktail meatballs with diners' choice of barbecue, sweet Asian, or marinara sauce. Live music is showcased throughout the week in the bar's intimate cocktail lounge.

The Womack, 5749 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014, Phone: 602-283-5232

9. Buck & Rider

Buck & Rider is n elegant, beach house-inspired seafood and steak restaurant in the heart of Arcadia that serves a menu of prime steaks and fresh catches flown in daily. Designed to emulate a traditional boathouse where one feels transported to the coast, the casual eatery serves a menu of coastal-style cuisine such as freshwater blue prawns, Prince Edward Island mussels, oysters and clams, and creative dishes like ahi tuna burgers with avocado and Thai-style king crab salad. The cuisine is paired with a wide selection of hand-crafted cocktails like the rum-infused High and Mighty with Jamaican bitters, artisan and craft beers, and casual wines. Guests can feast on the delicious cuisine in the stylish dining room or on the outdoor patio beneath the stars. Buck & Rider is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.

Buck & Rider , 4225 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018, Phone: 602-346-0110