Vista Cafe
Opening 2025-01-01 Vista Cafe is the latest fine dining venture by Brady McManus, owner of BAM BAM BBQ. Set to open in early 2025, the restaurant aims to provide a unique culinary experience on Sierra Vista’s west end. The restaurant will occupy the site of the former Sunna’s Korean Restaurant, a beloved local eatery. After […]
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Opening November 2024 Before year’s end, Omaha-based Flagship Restaurant Group will add a responsibly sourced sushi spot to its family of Arizona restaurants. Located in Tempe’s Novus Innovation Corridor, Blue Sushi Sake Grill is set to open in November 2024.
Camello
Opening Early 2025 Valley restaurateurs Rick Phillips and Peter Hearn are set to open Camello, a 6,000-square-foot theatrical restaurant at The Esplanade. The restaurant will feature live music, dancing, and a cocktail lounge, with an anticipated opening in early 2025.
Tropic Thunder
Opening Early 2025 Tropic Thunder, a neighborhood bar with tiki vibes, will be part of an adaptive reuse project in Downtown’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Owner Julian Wright will provide drinks only, with no food, and aims for an early 2025 launch.
El Camino
Opening November 2024 The folks from Jocque Concepts are opening a casual eatery in Old Town Scottsdale, spotlighting late-night bar bites, wings, burgers, sandwiches, and tacos along with cold drinks and a laid-back vibe. The restaurant will be located in the shuttered Merkin Vineyards tasting room and is set to open in November 2024.
Filthy
Opening Early 2025 Another addition from Pretty Decent Concepts, Filthy will be a swanky piano bar at Downtown’s Arizona Center. It promises a unique experience with a private back-door entrance and strong martinis amongst a lively environment, slated for an early 2025 opening.
El Pollo Loco
Opening 2025-01-01 El Pollo Loco is scheduled to open a new location in Kingman, Arizona in early 2025. Taking a prominent spot at 1969 Beverly Ave, this outlet will introduce the famed flame-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired cuisine to the community. Owned by Jack Frost and Sal Corral, local franchisees who have been operating the Lake […]
Feta Cowboy
Opening Winter 2024 Pita Jungle co-founders Bassel Osmani and Fouad Khodr are launching Feta Cowboy, a fast-casual Mediterranean concept in south Tempe. The restaurant will creatively combine rustic flatbreads with tortillas, shawarmas with asada, and kebabs with barbecue. It is set to open in Winter 2024.
IndiBar
Opening Early 2025 IndiBar will take over the shuttered Rancho Pinot Grill space in Scottsdale’s Lincoln Village Shops, promising an elevated Indian dining experience. The restaurant will combine traditional flavors with modern techniques, featuring a charcoal tandoor oven and Indian-inspired craft cocktails, opening in early 2025.
Teleferic Barcelona
Opening Fall 2025 A family-owned restaurant group from California will open Teleferic Barcelona at Scottsdale Fashion Square, showcasing Spanish tapas, entrees, and paella along with innovative craft cocktails and sangria, expected to open in Fall 2025.