Discover The Phoenix Region Magazine #15-5 (September 2025 - October 2025)

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FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL

4.6-star Google Review Rating

16067 N Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr.

Peoria, AZ 85382

(623) 773-8080

Known For: American cuisine with a

focus on wood-fired cooking

https://firebirdsrestaurants.com

STATE 48 BREWERY

4.4-star Google Review Rating

13823 W Bell Rd.

Surprise, AZ 85374

(623) 584-1095

Known For: Pizza, American cuisine, and

craft beer

https://state48brewery.com

NICKS DINER II

4.4-star Google Review Rating

13765 N Litchfield Rd #101

Surprise, AZ 85379

(623) 556-2399

Known For: American diner cuisine

https://nicksdineraz.com

RIO MIRAGE CAFE

4.4-star Google Review Rating

13863 W Bell Rd #131, Surprise, AZ 85374

(623) 975-1522

Known For: Authentic Mexican cuisine,

made with fresh, high-quality ingredients

https://riomiragecafe.com

CARRABBA’S ITALIAN GRILL

4.1-star Google Review Rating

14043 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374

(623) 214-3299

Known For: Italian cuisine

https://carrabbas.com

THE MELTING POT

4.6-star Google Review Rating

19420 N 59th Ave Ste A-111

Glendale, AZ 85308

(623) 444-4946

Known For: Interactive fondue dining

https://meltingpot.com

COOPER’S HAWK

WINERY & RESTAURANT

4.6-star Google Review Rating

16645 N 83rd Ave.

Peoria, AZ 85382

(623) 889-7171

Known For: American cuisine with a

focus on wine pairings

https://chwinery.com

PALMA

4.5-star Google Review Rating

10575 W Indian School Rd.

Avondale, AZ 85392

(623) 242-8388

Known For: Modern American cuisine

with a focus on seasonal ingredients

https://palmaaz.com

SEASONS 52

4.7-star Google Review Rating

2502 E Camelback Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 840-5252

Known For: Modern American cuisine,

focus on seasonal ingredients, and 450

calories or less per dish

https://seasons52.com

PAPA PAUL’S BRICK OVEN

PIZZA & PASTA

4.5-star Google Review Rating

14861 W Indian School Rd.

Goodyear, AZ 85395

(623) 935-3113

Known For: Wood-fired pies, hearty

pasta dishes, and sandwiches

https://papapaulspizza.com

LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA

4.2-star Google Review Rating

13382 N Prasada Pkwy.

Surprise, AZ 85388

(623) 299-5999

Known For: Authentic Chicago-style

deep dish pizza, thin crust options, and

a menu featuring wings, salads, and

pastas

https://loumalnatis.com/surprise-az

Photography by: Petar Djordjevic