Location: Chandler
Top Restaurants in Chandler
Top Things to do in Chandler
Where to Eat in Chandler: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, and a prominent suburb of the Phoenix, Arizona, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). It is bordered to the north and west by Tempe, to the north by Mesa, to the west by Phoenix, to the south by the Gila River Indian Community, and to the east by Gilbert. As of July 2015, the population was 260,828 according to the United States Census Bureau, According to the city's official website, Chandler's Transportation & Development Department estimated the population, as of May 2016, to be 247,328. It also has satellite locations for many technology companies, including Intel and Orbital ATK.
Things to do in Chandler
1. Floridino's Pizza & Pasta
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Floridino's Chandler AZ, Family Italian Restaurant and Pizza Shop, offers Event Venue services and specializes in Italian Food Catering. Floridino's Pizza and Pasta has embraced full service, true Italian restaurant food since 1996. Floridino's Pizza and Pasta remains loyal to the community and supports giving back to community in the form of food, money and volunteer donations as well as gift certificates for raffles and the utilization of our establishment to house fundraisers. We're also big supporters of Local First AZ. We gladly fulfill all dine-in, carry-out and event catering orders as well as banquet room reservations. We are, indeed, home to the "World's Largest Calzone" but we also want to be home to you.
Reviewed By NJoyFood - Sonora, California
We love going to Floridino’s but this weekend we were to tired to dine in so my son order to go! Just as good! The pizza was hot, the calzone was huge and they gave us all the marinara and ranch ( housemade ) we needed . Their pizza crust is the best around. No skimping on ingredients.
2. High Tide Seafood Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Sue H
Every day from 3:00 to 6:30 pm High Tide offers a fabulous happy hour. Half price wine, steamed mussles, Cajun shrimp, crab cakes, lobster mac and cheese, oysters on the half shell, and much more. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, great food and fun environment. We highly recommend it!
3. Joe's Real BBQ
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 839 reviews
Reviewed By RhythmMom - Everett, Washington
Really friendly staff. Great ambiance. But nothing like the BBQ from St. Louis. Chopped brisket in sauce rather flavorless & without texture. Ribs were fine. Slaw good - not over sauced Cafeteria style with indoor & fun outdoor seating. Great for kids
4. RigaTony's Authentic Italian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 361 reviews
Our restaurant moved from Chandler to Tempe on April 1st 2010. We have made literally thousands of friends in the last 16 years and it was a difficult decision to move even five miles down the road, but our lease had ended and it seemed like a perfect time to find a location that would make dining at RigaTony's easier and more enjoyable. We now have virtually unlimited parking (I hear a big hooray out there), patio dining, a separate take-out area, and a little more elbow room in our dining room. We serve Authentic Italian Food and have specials every week created by our amazing Chef Hutson. Go to our website for to view our menu and specials. Hope to see you soon! -Mike Lopercio, Owner & Chief Bottle Washer.
Reviewed By augustleroy - Manning, Iowa
Large selection on the menu, good bar, reasonable pricing, terrific interior appointments, extra friendly wait staff, ample parking, ——- but be advised this restaurant is a very popular dining spot so plan on waiting twenty minutes for a table for dinner, be it Saturday or even Thursday. It is worth the wait though.
5. SanTan Brewing Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 769 reviews
Open since 2007 under the leadership of Founder and Brewmaster, Anthony Canecchia, SanTan Brewing Company has established a strong reputation as one of Arizona’s favorite craft breweries. In addition to brewing, SanTan features a friendly neighborhood brewpub in Downtown Chandler, which has quickly become one of the top local food and beer destinations in the Phoenix metro area. In 2009, SanTan Brewing began distributing their Southwestern Style Ales throughout the state of Arizona, operating with a mission to pair craft beer with craft food that would inspire great conversation and good times. 2014 marked the beginning of taking this journey throughout the Southwest and California. Our belief is that Great Craft Beer and Great Craft Food can be the inspiration for the conversations that can change the world!
Reviewed By VacationHank - Niagara Falls, Canada
This place is rated high for a reason. The food was excellent, service was friendly. We ate here twice during our 6 day stay in Chandler. We had the beef dip and chicken cob salad the first time. Both meals were excellent. The second time We had the chicken pesto melt and a burger with 2 sun spot beers. Again, food was excellent, service was great. I was amazed at how quickly the food came. The kitchen is very effient and fast. Wait staff were very knowledgeble, friendly and fast. You have to try this place.
6. Vincitorio's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 343 reviews
Reviewed By Eileen P
First visit to this restaurant and what a treat! Fresh pasta made daily served by my new favorite server Marcie! She made the visit over the top with her quick wit and sense of humor that was spot on for our group. Highly recommend making a reservation as it is a hot spot. Great food, atmosphere and service - will become an annual stop on our spring training trip!!
7. Rudy's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 379 reviews
Our pits are 100% wood fired with oak, a slower burning wood than the mesquite used by others. Along with time and oak, we cook with a dry spice that ensures each plate of Rudy's Bar-B-Q is perfectly ready for you. Apply some of our famous "Sause" and dinner is served.
Reviewed By Natnottingham
Loved this place, great little find. Everything was fresh and tasty. Fell in love with their baked potatoes, don’t know what they do to them but gosh they were good. Service was good, quick and efficient. We would have gone back for the second time on our holiday but ran out of time. I was gutted and still thinking about it now. We will be back.
8. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 414 reviews
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in Chandler Fashion Center across from Nordstrom and adjacent to Ethan Allen. We offer authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour Monday thru Friday from 4-7PM and Saturday & Sunday from 11AM - 5PM at the FIREBAR(R) or on the patio. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Visit us online to learn more.
Reviewed By 46JimH46 - Casa Grande, Arizona
Although it was a little noisy in the bar area, we thought the dining area was enjoyable to converse with friends. Firebirds is very busy, but it was a Saturday night, so get reservations. The service was excellent and timely and we were not rushed. The selections on the menu was very good with a lot of options. I had the blackened sirloin which was a little over done and small portion but very good. We also had the prime rib and filet at our table all of which was very good.
9. Abuelo's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 505 reviews
Reviewed By ackvil - Chandler, Arizona
On a late night trip home we decided to try Abuelo's. It was a nice surprise. First, when you enter you see a place with nice decor. We were promptly seated and the waiter arrived immediately. He took our drink order and we were served...MoreThank you for the kind words about your recent visit. We appreciate you taking the time to share your dining experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Thanks, Abuelo’s Guest Satisfaction Team
10. Roy's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Blending classic techniques with adventurous Pacific Rim flavors, culinary pioneer Roy Yamaguchi created an entirely new approach to fine dining. The first Roy's opened in Honolulu in 1988 and we've spread our warm hospitality and passion for innovative and creative cuisine around the world ever since. Indulge in one of our spectacular cocktails or choose a glass from our award-winning wine list while you discover the fresh ingredients and outstanding seafood, expertly prepared by our local chefs that made us famous.
Reviewed By ackvil - Chandler, Arizona
I don't know if this is the typical experience - but it reflects what happened last night for Valentine's Day dinner.
Our reservations were for 7:45 and we finally were seated at 8:25. The restaurant was very crowded with many customers waiting at the entrance and the bar. We went to the bar and ordered two glasses of Wente Sandstone Merlot. The cost: $20. The cost at Total Wine for a bottle is $12.69.
There was a special four-course menu for Valentine's Day. We started with lobster potstickers. They consisted of stuffed dumplings. The stuffing did not have a lobster taste and the dish did not have the usual dipping sauce. In fact, it did not taste any different from the dumplings available at a local Chinese takeout restaurant.
Next, we had lobster bisque. The bisque was on the runny side - more like a consomme. It tasted very nice and had a few chunks of lobster in it. However, it contained croutons that were soggy and lacked any crispness. Obviously, the croutons were placed in the bisque well before being served.
Our main course was butterfish accompanied by bok choy and Furikake rice. The main course was excellent although my wife did not care for the rice. (I liked it.)
Finally, we had two different desserts. My wife ordered the Kaffir Lime tart. She said it was terrible - lacking any lime taste. I think she expected something like key lime pie and was disappointed. I tasted it and, to me, it lacked any flavor. I ordered the chocolate tart and it was excellent.
We ordered a bottle of the Wente Sandstone for $40.
The service was excellent. The wait staff are professionals and do an excellent job.
Considering the high cost, the meal was a disappointment. We would not return.
