15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13
Barrio Café is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

1. Barrio Café

8.8
2814 N 16th St (at Thomas Rd), Phoenix, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · 103 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Order the legendary guacamole, prepared tableside with cranberries or pomegranate seeds! They also have some of the city's best house-made horchata and 250 tequilas! Read more.

Binkley's is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

2. Binkley's

6920 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ
New American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Seasonal menu changes frequently so we recommend ordering a four-, five- or six-course tasting menu to give you more variety when you're debating between lobster, elk, partridge & more. Read more.

Bryan's BBQ is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

3. Bryan's BBQ

6130 E Cave Creek Rd (Schoolhouse and Cave Creek), Cave Creek, AZ
BBQ Joint · 26 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The sliced brisket could be a benchmark for brisket anywhere and the baked potato salad and green olive-studded cole slaw are first-rate! Read more.

Essence Bakery Café is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

4. Essence Bakery Café

825 W University Dr (at S. Hardy Dr.), Tempe, AZ
Bakery · 82 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Start off with something delicious from the French-inspired breakfast and lunch menus, like the Quiche Lorraine or Croque Madame, before diving into the irresistible pastry case. Read more.

FnB is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

5. FnB

8.3
7125 E 5th Ave Ste 31 (at Craftsman Court), Scottsdale, AZ
New American Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 64 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Crips-edged socca from Nice, fattoush from Lebanon, dukka from Egypt or good old fried green tomatoes from the U.S. of A...it's all damn good! Read more.

Hana Japanese Eatery is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

6. Hana Japanese Eatery

8.4
5524 N 7th Ave (At Missouri), Phoenix, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Pay close attention to the board that lists daily specials and be sure to ask for translations and recommendations because this is where things get really interesting. Read more.

Italian Restaurant is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

7. Italian Restaurant

4743 N 20th St, Phoenix, AZ
Italian Restaurant · Camelback East · 10 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Nearly everything is sourced locally and made in house, the meats are slow-roasted and rich, salads edible works of art and desserts often culled from the recipe file of Bianco's mother, Francesca. Read more.

Kai is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

8. Kai

7.4
5594 W Wildhorse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ
New American Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Opt for the seven-course Short Story tasting menu or the blowout 13-course Journey! You will not be disappointed. Read more.

Los Olivos Mexican Patio is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

9. Los Olivos Mexican Patio

8.2
7328 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Scottsdale · 61 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: If you're smart, you'll start with a gooey, bubbling hot cheese crisp, made on a fabulous house-made flour tortilla and best eaten with the spicy bright red salsa! Read more.

Matt's Big Breakfast is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

10. Matt's Big Breakfast

9.0
116 East Garfield Street (at N 1st St), Phoenix, AZ
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Phoenix · 253 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Rosemary-flecked home fries are one delicious reason breakfast gets all the glory, but lunch's Big Butter Burger, classic Reuben and Midwest-style chili are just as praiseworthy. Read more.

Nobuo at Teeter House is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

11. Nobuo at Teeter House

7.7
622 E Adams St (in Heritage Square (7th St & Monroe)), Phoenix, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · Copper Square · 36 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Lunch's warm duck salad, pork belly buns, okonomiyaki and panko-fried soft shell crab sandwich are so off-the-charts good you'll be pinching yourself at the prices (hovering around $10). Read more.

Quiessence Restaurant is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

12. Quiessence Restaurant

7.3
6106 S 32nd St (at Southern Ave), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · South Mountain · 10 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: The cozy atmosphere is the perfect compliment to the outstanding Italian-Inspired, New American menu. If just a bit out of your budget, check out Morning Glory Cafe for an equally satisfying brunch. Read more.

Rancho Pinot is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

13. Rancho Pinot

6208 N Scottsdale Rd (Lincoln Drive), Paradise Valley, AZ
New American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: You'll always find a handful of gorgeous salads (Tuscan kale being one of many favorites), grilled quail and Nonni's Sunday Chicken, a comfort food dish that comes straight from her grandma. Read more.

St. Francis is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

14. St. Francis

8.3
111 E Camelback Rd (at Central Ave), Phoenix, AZ
New American Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: Both happy hour & brunch are among the best in town, value-priced and chock full of simple but sophisticated selections. Try the veggie fritatta, smoky burger or herb-flecked, fingerling potatoes. Read more.

ShinBay is one of 15 Restaurants to Visit During Spring Training '13.

15. ShinBay

7001 N Scottsdale Rd (at Indian Bend Road), Scottsdale, AZ
Japanese Restaurant · Resort Corridor · 7 tips and reviews

Phoenix New TimesPhoenix New Times: If you're a bona-fide food-lover, you absolutely shouldn't miss it! Dabble around on the a la carte menu or just jump in for a six- or seven-course extravaganza! Read more.