Phoenix's Clarendon Hotel hosts a wonderful little restaurant: Gallo Blanco Café and Bar. The chef at the Gallo Blanco keeps it all local by partnering with local farmers and distributors. Nothing is pre-packed or made in advance – it’s all made fresh! Are you in the mood for breakfast? Visit Gallo Blanco any time of the day for huevos rancheros, eggs and chorizo, or steak and eggs. Come to the happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and try some chips with homemade salsa or guacamole. For lunch or dinner, try the specials like mesquite grilled halibut or the carne asada burrito, with rib eye steak and avocado. Or you can go for the excellent burgers and tacos. A great spot to go with friends or for an intimate evening, Gallo Blanco is one of Phoenix's hidden gems.

Gallo Blanco Café and Bar
401 Clarendon Avenue
Phoenix, AZ  85013
(602) 327-0880
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Looking for something new? Try a Different Pointe of View! Located at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, A Different Pointe of View offers fantastic dining with a wonderful view atop North Mountain. Spend some time at the newly renovated Terrace Room, or enjoy the vistas in the dining room while the sommelier suggests just the right wine for your evening. Try an appetizer of braised duck ravioli or pan seared diver scallops, or start with a tasty salad selection. The entrees include the decadent poached Main lobster with pancetta wrapped prawns, fresh-caught halibut, or cherry wood smoked venison. And the pastry chef will delight you with selections of crème’ brulee, a wine and chocolate sampler, or a midnight espresso cup.

A Different Pointe of View
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
(602) 866-6350
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Delux Burger is a fabulous bar and grill that's open late. The juicy burgers here are Niman Ranch USDA Choice beef, a product of the highest quality that is free of antibiotics and hormones. These burgers are also a great value, with filling portions for a more than reasonable price. Additionally, the menu contains an assortment of salads and sandwiches. Also available is an full sushi bar with an impressive selection of classic nigiri, sashimi, and maki preparations. The bar has a robust selectin of beers, with flights also available. Wine and a variety of specialty martinis are also popular options. There's also a fantastic happy hour that offers some fantastic deals on drinks and appetizers. Stop in to Delux Burger and try one of the best burgers in the valley!

Delux Burger
3146 E Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 522-2288
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