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Downtown Playground

Downtown Playground

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Created by Leslie Easley • Updated On: October 25, 2013

Take it from a native, these are the best places to have a great time with great people!

Rice Paper is one of Downtown Playground.

1. Rice Paper

2226 N 7th St (btwn Monte Vista & Oak), Phoenix, AZ
Vietnamese Restaurant · Coronado · 69 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Pho coma, mmmmmm.

Tuck Shop is one of Downtown Playground.

2. Tuck Shop

2245 N 12th St (at E Oak St), Phoenix, AZ
Southern Food Restaurant · Coronado · 27 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Have dessert! They make it freash in house, new every week, and it's amazing!

Astor House is one of Downtown Playground.

3. Astor House

2243 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ
BBQ Joint · Coronado · 10 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Portuguese doughnut and Japanese iced coffee. Yum.

SideBar is one of Downtown Playground.

4. SideBar

8.1
1514 N 7th Ave (at W McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Central City · 61 tips and reviews
Hanny's is one of Downtown Playground.

5. Hanny's

8.6
40 N 1st St (at W Adams St.), Phoenix, AZ
Lounge · Copper Square · 126 tips and reviews
Bliss / ReBAR is one of Downtown Playground.

6. Bliss / ReBAR

7.6
901 N 4th St (at E Garfield St), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 91 tips and reviews
The Duce is one of Downtown Playground.

7. The Duce

8.7
525 S Central Ave (at E Lincoln St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Central City · 67 tips and reviews
The Lost Leaf is one of Downtown Playground.

8. The Lost Leaf

7.5
914 N 5th St (at Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 53 tips and reviews
The Roosevelt is one of Downtown Playground.

9. The Roosevelt

816 N 3rd St (at Garfield St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 26 tips and reviews
The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café is one of Downtown Playground.

10. The Main Ingredient Ale House & Café

8.5
2337 N 7th St (at Sheridan St), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · Coronado · 94 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Cash money. Money.

Humble Pie is one of Downtown Playground.

11. Humble Pie

8.4
2333 N 7th St (at E Sheridan St.), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Coronado · 47 tips and reviews
Green New American Vegetarian is one of Downtown Playground.

12. Green New American Vegetarian

9.0
2022 N 7th St (at McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Crescent Ballroom is one of Downtown Playground.

13. Crescent Ballroom

9.2
308 N 2nd Ave (at W Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
Rock Club · Copper Square · 110 tips and reviews
Jobot Coffee is one of Downtown Playground.

14. Jobot Coffee

918 N 5th St (at Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Downtown Phoenix · 107 tips and reviews
Moira Sushi Bar & Kitchen is one of Downtown Playground.

15. Moira Sushi Bar & Kitchen

7.8
215 E McKinley St (at N 3rd St), Phoenix, AZ
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 34 tips and reviews
District American Kitchen & Wine Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

16. District American Kitchen & Wine Bar

320 North 3rd Street (at Van Buren St), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Copper Square · 56 tips and reviews
Province Urban Kitchen & Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

17. Province Urban Kitchen & Bar

7.7
333 N Central Ave (in Westin Phoenix Downtown), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Copper Square · 8 tips and reviews
Ghost Lounge is one of Downtown Playground.

18. Ghost Lounge

202 N Central Ave (at Monroe in Hotel San Carlos), Phoenix, AZ
Hotel Bar · Copper Square · 9 tips and reviews
Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Downtown Playground.

19. Seamus McCaffrey's Irish Pub & Restaurant

7.8
18 W Monroe St (at N Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Irish Pub · Copper Square · 59 tips and reviews
La Santisima is one of Downtown Playground.

20. La Santisima

1919 N 16th St (at E Palm Ln), Phoenix, AZ
Taco Restaurant · 128 tips and reviews
La Tolteca Mexican Foods is one of Downtown Playground.

21. La Tolteca Mexican Foods

1205 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Central City · 25 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Best kept secret for authentic food and pastries.

22. Barrio Café

2814 N 16th St (at Thomas Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews
La Piccola Cucina is one of Downtown Playground.

23. La Piccola Cucina

2241 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Mediterranean Restaurant · Coronado · 7 tips and reviews
Rips Ales & Cocktails is one of Downtown Playground.

24. Rips Ales & Cocktails

8.1
3045 N 16th St (Thomas St. and 16th St.), Phoenix, AZ
Karaoke Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Matt's Big Breakfast is one of Downtown Playground.

25. Matt's Big Breakfast

8.9
116 East Garfield Street (at N 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Phoenix · 253 tips and reviews
Amsterdam is one of Downtown Playground.

26. Amsterdam

718 N Central Ave (at McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 24 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Best dirty martini in the city.

Bar Smith is one of Downtown Playground.

27. Bar Smith

7.6
130 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Copper Square · 32 tips and reviews
Monarch Theatre is one of Downtown Playground.

28. Monarch Theatre

7.2
122 E Washington St (at 1st Street), Phoenix, AZ
Night Club · Copper Square · 14 tips and reviews
Carly's Bistro is one of Downtown Playground.

29. Carly's Bistro

8.2
128 E Roosevelt St (at N 2nd St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 91 tips and reviews
Ladybug House of Sandwiches is one of Downtown Playground.

30. Ladybug House of Sandwiches

7.5
1611 N 11th St (at E McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Sandwich Spot · Coronado · 9 tips and reviews
Bikini Lounge is one of Downtown Playground.

31. Bikini Lounge

7.4
1502 Grand Ave (at Roosevelt), Phoenix, AZ
Tiki Bar · Central City · 27 tips and reviews
Stand Up Live is one of Downtown Playground.

32. Stand Up Live

7.9
50 W Jefferson St (at CityScape), Phoenix, AZ
Comedy Club · Copper Square · 59 tips and reviews
Cibo is one of Downtown Playground.

33. Cibo

9.2
603 N 5th Ave (at Fillmore St), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Roosevelt · 120 tips and reviews
Brick is one of Downtown Playground.

34. Brick

455 N 3rd St (Arizona Center), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Copper Square · 54 tips and reviews
Durant's is one of Downtown Playground.

35. Durant's

8.5
2611 N Central Ave (at Virginia Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Steakhouse · 77 tips and reviews
Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

36. Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar

2603 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · 89 tips and reviews

37. Wild Thaiger

8.2
2631 N Central Ave (btwn Thomas Rd. & Virginia Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
Thai Restaurant · 50 tips and reviews

38. The Arrogant Butcher

7.9
2 E Jefferson St (at S 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Copper Square · 147 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: I crave the warm peanut butter cup!

Lucky Strike Phoenix is one of Downtown Playground.

39. Lucky Strike Phoenix

50 W Jefferson St (at S 1st Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Bowling Alley · Copper Square · 39 tips and reviews
Chambers on First is one of Downtown Playground.

40. Chambers on First

7.1
705 N 1st St #100 (at E Pierce St), Phoenix, AZ
Irish Pub · Downtown Phoenix · 52 tips and reviews
Copper Blues Live! is one of Downtown Playground.

41. Copper Blues Live!

7.5
50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ
Rock Club · Copper Square · 65 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Wilis! Willis! Willis!

Coronado Café is one of Downtown Playground.

42. Coronado Café

2201 N 7th St (at Monte Vista St), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Coronado · 18 tips and reviews
Lola Coffee is one of Downtown Playground.

43. Lola Coffee

8.2
1001 N 3rd Ave (at W Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Roosevelt · 65 tips and reviews
Breakfast Club is one of Downtown Playground.

44. Breakfast Club

8.2
2 E Jefferson St # 22-213, Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Copper Square · 55 tips and reviews
Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

45. Cheuvront Restaurant & Wine Bar

1326 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Roosevelt · 14 tips and reviews

46. El Ranchero

6.9
Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 4 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Joe says try the tripas!

Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

47. Portland's Restaurant & Wine Bar

105 W Portland St (Central/ Roosevelt Light Rail Stop), Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Roosevelt · 22 tips and reviews
Alice Cooper'stown Rock and Roll Sports Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

48. Alice Cooper'stown Rock and Roll Sports Grill

101 E Jackson St (at 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Sports Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 70 tips and reviews
Coach & Willie's is one of Downtown Playground.

49. Coach & Willie's

412 S 3rd St (at Buchanan St), Phoenix, AZ
Gastropub · Downtown Phoenix · 20 tips and reviews
Game Seven Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

50. Game Seven Grill

5.5
201 S 4th St (at Chase Field), Phoenix, AZ
Sports Bar · Copper Square · 35 tips and reviews
Majerle's Sports Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

51. Majerle's Sports Grill

7.3
24 N 2nd St (at Washington St.), Phoenix, AZ
Sports Bar · Copper Square · 53 tips and reviews
America's Taco Shop is one of Downtown Playground.

52. America's Taco Shop

2041 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Taco Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
The Rose & Crown is one of Downtown Playground.

53. The Rose & Crown

628 E Adams St (Heritage Square), Phoenix, AZ
Pub · Copper Square · 76 tips and reviews

54. Pizzeria Bianco

8.9
623 E Adams St (at E Washington St), Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · Copper Square · 210 tips and reviews
Bar Bianco is one of Downtown Playground.

55. Bar Bianco

8.0
609 E Adams St (at 7th St), Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Copper Square · 13 tips and reviews
Nobuo at Teeter House is one of Downtown Playground.

56. Nobuo at Teeter House

622 E Adams St (in Heritage Square (7th St & Monroe)), Phoenix, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · Copper Square · 36 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Himachi and grapefruit. Best single bite ever.

Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

57. Sens Asian Tapas & Sake Bar

705 N 1st St (at Pierce), Phoenix, AZ
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 23 tips and reviews
The Breadfruit is one of Downtown Playground.

58. The Breadfruit

8.4
108 E Pierce St (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Phoenix, AZ
Caribbean Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 27 tips and reviews
Rum Bar at The Breadfruit is one of Downtown Playground.

59. Rum Bar at The Breadfruit

8.4
108 E Pierce St (at N 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 31 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Ask Jolene to make you a Darnk and Stormy

Nami is one of Downtown Playground.

60. Nami

2014 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Dessert Shop · 17 tips and reviews
China Chili is one of Downtown Playground.

61. China Chili

8.4
302 E Flower St (at N 3rd St), Phoenix, AZ
Chinese Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews
Gourmet House of Hong Kong is one of Downtown Playground.

62. Gourmet House of Hong Kong

1438 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Asian Restaurant · Coronado · 12 tips and reviews
Rainbow Donuts is one of Downtown Playground.

63. Rainbow Donuts

8.3
1347 E McDowell Rd (at N 14th St), Phoenix, AZ
Donut Shop · Central City · 11 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: Maple bacon doughnuts, need I say more?

MacAlpine's Diner and Soda Fountain is one of Downtown Playground.

64. MacAlpine's Diner and Soda Fountain

8.9
2303 N 7th St (at Oak), Phoenix, AZ
Café · Coronado · 32 tips and reviews
Pita Jungle is one of Downtown Playground.

65. Pita Jungle

8.1
1001 N 3rd Ave (at W Roosevelt St), Phoenix, AZ
Mediterranean Restaurant · Roosevelt · 66 tips and reviews

66. Pink Spot

49 W Thomas Rd (btw 1st Ave & 3rd Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · 25 tips and reviews

Leslie E.Leslie Easley: You can get ice cream delivered with your order at Z pizza. Yes. Delivered.

zpizza is one of Downtown Playground.

67. zpizza

7.0
53 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · 21 tips and reviews

68. Johnnies Chicago Red Hots

53 W Thomas Rd (at 2nd Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
Hot Dog Joint · 6 tips and reviews
First Watch is one of Downtown Playground.

69. First Watch

9.0
61 W Thomas Rd (at Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · 23 tips and reviews
Food Truck Friday is one of Downtown Playground.

70. Food Truck Friday

701-799 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Food Truck · Downtown Phoenix · 26 tips and reviews
Kincaid's Classic American Dining is one of Downtown Playground.

71. Kincaid's Classic American Dining

2 S 3rd St (3rd Street & Washington), Phoenix, AZ
Steakhouse · Copper Square · 15 tips and reviews
Sing High Chop Suey House is one of Downtown Playground.

72. Sing High Chop Suey House

17 W Madison St (1st Ave and Madison), Phoenix, AZ
Chinese Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 15 tips and reviews
Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzerias is one of Downtown Playground.

73. Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzerias

8.9
3102 E McDowell Rd (at N 31st St.), Phoenix, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Camelback East · 26 tips and reviews
Tortas Paquime is one of Downtown Playground.

74. Tortas Paquime

8.3
2541 E McDowell Rd (at N 26th St.), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Central City · 10 tips and reviews
Thai Elephant is one of Downtown Playground.

75. Thai Elephant

20 W Adams St (btwn Central Ave. & 1st Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
Thai Restaurant · Copper Square · 17 tips and reviews
Tom's Tavern & 1929 Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

76. Tom's Tavern & 1929 Grill

2 N Central Ave (Washington & 1st Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Copper Square · 20 tips and reviews
My Mom's Thai Kitchen is one of Downtown Playground.

77. My Mom's Thai Kitchen

20 N. Central Ave (btwn Adams & 1st Ave.), Phoenix, AZ
Thai Restaurant · Copper Square · 8 tips and reviews
Bonjour Vietnam is one of Downtown Playground.

78. Bonjour Vietnam

202 N Central Ave (Central Ave. and Monroe St.), Phoenix, AZ
Vietnamese Restaurant · Copper Square · 13 tips and reviews
Vovomeena is one of Downtown Playground.

79. Vovomeena

8.8
1515 N 7th Ave Ste 170 (at McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Roosevelt · 63 tips and reviews
The Habit Burger Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

80. The Habit Burger Grill

8.7
530 W McDowell Rd (at 7th Avenue), Phoenix, AZ
Burger Joint · Willo · 28 tips and reviews
Angels Trumpet Ale House is one of Downtown Playground.

81. Angels Trumpet Ale House

9.2
810 N 2nd St (btwn E Garfield & E McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 132 tips and reviews
The Sweetness is one of Downtown Playground.

82. The Sweetness

1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Ice Cream Parlor · Downtown Phoenix · 8 tips and reviews
Fair Trade Cafe is one of Downtown Playground.

83. Fair Trade Cafe

8.4
1020 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Downtown Phoenix · 48 tips and reviews
Ladybug House of Sandwiches is one of Downtown Playground.

84. Ladybug House of Sandwiches

7.5
1611 N 11th St (at E McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Sandwich Spot · Coronado · 9 tips and reviews

G T.G T: Love ordering here for small lunchtime work events - great catering deals, great staff, and they deliver for free!

White Sage Espresso is one of Downtown Playground.

85. White Sage Espresso

Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · 2 tips and reviews

Nancy C.Nancy Clark: Great people...cute...internet...only open a month..lovely atmosphere, great coffee

Giant Coffee is one of Downtown Playground.

86. Giant Coffee

7.6
1437 N 1st St (at E McDowell Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Central City · 77 tips and reviews
The Old Spaghetti Factory is one of Downtown Playground.

87. The Old Spaghetti Factory

8.3
1418 N Central Ave (at McDowell Rd.), Phoenix, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Roosevelt · 51 tips and reviews
FilmBar is one of Downtown Playground.

88. FilmBar

9.1
815 N 2nd St (btwn Garfield St & McKinley St), Phoenix, AZ
Indie Movie Theater · Downtown Phoenix · 40 tips and reviews
KokoRo is one of Downtown Playground.

89. KokoRo

455 N 3rd St #1120 (5th and Filmore), Phoenix, AZ
Sushi Restaurant · Copper Square · 11 tips and reviews
Corner Bakery Cafe is one of Downtown Playground.

90. Corner Bakery Cafe

455 N 3rd Street, Ste 1065, Phoenix, AZ
Bakery · Copper Square · 27 tips and reviews
Hob Nobs Cafe & Spirits is one of Downtown Playground.

91. Hob Nobs Cafe & Spirits

149 W McDowell Rd (at N 3rd Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Fast Food Restaurant · Roosevelt · 55 tips and reviews
Cartel Coffee Lab is one of Downtown Playground.

92. Cartel Coffee Lab

7.4
1 N 1st St #100 (at E Washington St), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Copper Square · 55 tips and reviews
Thai Basil is one of Downtown Playground.

93. Thai Basil

7.7
114 W Adams St (at N 1st Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Thai Restaurant · Copper Square · 24 tips and reviews
The Strand Urban Italian is one of Downtown Playground.

94. The Strand Urban Italian

6.5
2 E Jefferson St (at S 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Copper Square · 37 tips and reviews

95. Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

8.8
1220 S Central Ave (at W Yuma St), Phoenix, AZ
Southern Food Restaurant · Central City South · 127 tips and reviews
New India Bazaar Grocery & Cafe is one of Downtown Playground.

96. New India Bazaar Grocery & Cafe

8.0
2544 N 7th St (at Virginia), Phoenix, AZ
Indian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews
Gypsy Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

97. Gypsy Bar

6.8
50 W Jefferson St (at S 1st Ave), Phoenix, AZ
Night Club · Copper Square · 19 tips and reviews

98. Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix Cityscape

8.7
2 East Jefferson St (1st St. & Jefferson), Phoenix, AZ
Hotel · Copper Square · 30 tips and reviews
Lustre Rooftop Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

99. Lustre Rooftop Bar

7.4
2 E Jefferson St Ste 200 (in Hotel Palomar Phoenix), Phoenix, AZ
Cocktail Bar · Copper Square · 11 tips and reviews
Fair Trade Café is one of Downtown Playground.

100. Fair Trade Café

424 N Central Ave (at E Polk St.), Phoenix, AZ
Coffee Shop · Copper Square · 33 tips and reviews
Squash Blossom is one of Downtown Playground.

101. Squash Blossom

705 N 1st St #110, Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 11 tips and reviews
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is one of Downtown Playground.

102. Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails

7.7
2 E Jefferson St (at S Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · Copper Square · 57 tips and reviews
Pallets Food & Bar is one of Downtown Playground.

103. Pallets Food & Bar

1011 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 21 tips and reviews
Scratch French Café is one of Downtown Playground.

104. Scratch French Café

1011 N 3rd St (just North of Roosevelt), Phoenix, AZ
French Restaurant · Downtown Phoenix · 12 tips and reviews
Steve's Greenhouse Grill is one of Downtown Playground.

105. Steve's Greenhouse Grill

5.8
139 E Adams St (Southwest corner of 2nd St. and Adams), Phoenix, AZ
American Restaurant · Copper Square · 36 tips and reviews
Phoenix Public Market is one of Downtown Playground.

106. Phoenix Public Market

8.7
721 N. Central Ave. (at Pierce St.), Phoenix, AZ
Grocery Store · Downtown Phoenix · 56 tips and reviews
Legends Sports Bar and Restaurant is one of Downtown Playground.

107. Legends Sports Bar and Restaurant

412 S 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ
Sports Bar · Downtown Phoenix · 10 tips and reviews
Pino's Pizza al Centro is one of Downtown Playground.

108. Pino's Pizza al Centro

8.4
139 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Pizzeria · 21 tips and reviews
Miss Anita's Pies is one of Downtown Playground.

109. Miss Anita's Pies

2329 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ
Bakery · Coronado · 2 tips and reviews