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Kai Prime, a Shula’s Steakhouse Hidden House Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse
Explore contemporary, seasonal spins on indigenous regional cuisine at Arizona’s only AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Five Star dining destination. Dinner only.
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
602-225-0100, wildhorsepassresort.com
The filet mignon and rib-eye are luscious and smoky at this football-themed restaurant named after Hall of Fame coach Don Shula. Standard sides such as poached asparugus are pricey, but the wedge salad, generously topped with blue cheese and bacon, satisfies.
5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
520-796-1972, shulas.com
Tucked away behind the bustle of Chandler’s historic square, this gastropub is a gem, offering crowd-pleasing food, a terrific patio, cool bar and great cocktails.
159 W. Commonwealth Ave.
480-275-5525, hiddenhouseaz.com
The Rawhide menu celebrates its Western roots through traditional cooking, true hungry-cowboy portions and the use of indigenous ingredients.
5700 W. North Loop Rd.
480-502-5600, rawhide.comThis article first appeared in the 2023 City Guide, published by PHOENIX magazine in November 2022.
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