AMERICAN RESTAURANTS FOR METRO PHOENIX
For your convenience we have included a cost guide of the average price per dinner entree as follows: $= up to $7, $$= $7-$14, $$$= $15-$25, and $$$$= over $25.
Anna's Cafe
5618 E. Thomas Rd. Phoenix (480-945-4503). A neighborhood bistro offering freshly baked bread, homemade desserts, an outstanding wine list and entree's featuring vegetables and herbs from the restaurant's garden. Menu changes daily. Dinner served Tuesday - Saturday. $$
Backstage Restaurant
7373 Scottsdale Mall (480-949-1697). Fifteen varieties of Lahvosh, grilled sandwiches, fresh fish and such homemade favorites as Sedona Black Bean Chowder. Desserts baked fresh. Patio dining. Lunch and dinner daily. Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. $$
Bobby McGee's
8501 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix (602-995-5982). Costumed waiters add to the atmosphere and help make your dining experience an enjoyable one. Prime rib, pastas, fresh fish and chicken are specialties. $$
Don & Charlie's American Rib & Chop House
7501 E. Camelback Rd, Scottsdale (480-990-0900). Great steaks and barbecued ribs and chicken. Dinner daily. $$$
El Paso Bar-B-Que Company
8220 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale (480-998-2626), and 4303 W. Peoria, Glendale (623-931-2438). An upscale barbecue spot featuring pecan smoked baby-back ribs, Texas size beef ribs, barbecued salmon, lamb and tender low fat cuts of prime rib. Lunch and dinner daily. $$
Tarbell's
3213 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix (602-955-8100). Try our wood oven flatbreads and you will never go back to plain old pizza again. And the best vegetable stew anywhere. Dinner daily. Reservations suggested. $$$