Recently Opened Restaurants in the Phoenix Area

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Recently opened restaurants in the Phoenix area

Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place.

While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every week, others also want to try something new. Consumers today are "looking for new flavor experiences that excite their palates and provide a respite from their daily routines," Stacey Kinkaid, the vice president of product development and innovation at US Foods, said in a statement. "The trend of global flavors demonstrates this as diners look for discovery and escape from the ordinary."

US Foods, a major domestic food service distributor, surveyed 1,000 people who reflect the demographic makeup of the general American population about their dining out and takeout habits. They found that the average person dines out about three times per month for a wide range of reasons, from socialization to enjoying the atmosphere, and from celebrating something special to avoiding the labor of cooking (and cleaning up afterward).

As for what types of restaurants they tend to dine in, at the top of the list is casual dining (62%), followed by fast food (57%) and fast casual (54%). Contemporary casual (32%) and bar and grills (25%) round out the top five.

Need some inspiration for your next meal out? Stacker compiled a list of recently opened restaurants in Phoenix using data from Yelp, including details on how each restaurant is rated by diners and the types of cuisine they serve. Get ready to make some new restaurant plans!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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Quik Burrito

- Rating: 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 3131 East Thunderbird Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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Angie's Prime Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 53 West Thomas Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: fast food, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Taco Night & Tequila

- Rating: 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
- Address: 3121 West Peoria Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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Full Speed Chicken and Ribs

- Rating: 5.0/5 (4 reviews)
- Address: 513 East Roosevelt St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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Zu Izakaya

- Rating: 4.3/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 12615 North Tatum Blvd. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Izakaya, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

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Santo Arcadia

- Rating: 4.1/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 4418 East Osborn Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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Moon Pie Pizza & Patio

- Rating: 4.1/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 1001 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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Ohso Central

- Rating: 4.2/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 8525 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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Pretty Penny

- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Address: 504 East Roosevelt Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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Lovesack Dumpling

- Rating: 3.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 East Roosevelt St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Dim Sum
- Read more on Yelp

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Pizza To The Rescue

- Rating: 4.8/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 2601 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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Better Buzz

- Rating: 3.7/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 717 East Glendale Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Acai Bowls
- Read more on Yelp