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By our admittedly unscientific count, around 340 new restaurants opened in Greater Phoenix between October 2024 and September 2025, from neighborhood taquerias in Tempe to new-jack gastropubs in Peoria. Selected by our food writers, here are our 10 favorites – along with a smattering of honorable mentions, special awards and sneak previews of 2026.

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“Fresh, sustainable seafood in the desert” may sound suspect, but these five Phoenix fish pros are leading the way with responsible fishing, ethical farming and traceable sourcing that’s good for your body and the planet.