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Best Restaurants & Local Eats in Arizona – Mesa, Gilbert & Queen Creek
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items A go-to guide for my favorite local spots across Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek — from cozy brunch cafés and family-owned gems to standout dinner spots and quick bites. These are the Arizona restaurants I keep coming back to for great food, local fla...
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Best Restaurants & Local Eats in Arizona – Mesa, Gilbert & Queen Creek
Best Restaurants & Local Eats in Arizona – Mesa, Gilbert & Queen Creek
A curated list of my favorite Arizona restaurants, featuring top spots in Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek. From sushi and dim sum to wood-fired grills and casual pizza joints, these are the local gems and go-to takeout favorites I keep coming back to....
Crave Pizza in Mesa, AZ is one of my favorite local spots for pizzas with fresh ingredients and perfectly crisp crust. The menu has great specialty options too, and everything comes out fast and hot. Casual, friendly, and consistently good—ideal for ...
CRAVE PIZZA
Shimagamo at SanTan Village is the perfect spot for fresh, high-quality sushi and authentic Japanese dishes. The presentation is beautiful, the fish is always fresh, and the atmosphere feels upscale yet relaxed. Perfect for date nights!
Shimogamo
Mekong Palace in Mesa is my go-to for authentic dim sum in East, AZ The selection is huge—everything from steamed dumplings to crispy pork buns. The traditional cart service adds to the experience, making it a fun weekend spot for sharing great food ...
Mekong Palace
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill in Gilbert, AZ is a consistently great choice for a relaxed yet upscale dinner. The wood-grilled steaks and seafood are flavorful, the cocktails are excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Perfect for date night...
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Sushi Neko in Queen Creek, AZ is my favorite go-to for sushi takeout. The rolls are always fresh, beautifully made, and travel well for delivery. It’s perfect for those nights when I’m craving great sushi but want to stay in—consistent quality, fast ...
Sushi Neko
I love their breakfast options. I visit at least 1x a month.
Liberty Market | All-day restaurant in downtown Gilbert, Arizona
My favorite spot for mediterranean food! The rice with gyro, hummus and veggies is amazing. And the baklava is a tasty treat.
M.V.Pita Mediterranean Grill
Get the Acai bowl with extra granola and honey! You won't be dissappointed.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
I dream about their Cravelits. Best little chocolate chip cookies you will ever have.
Crave Cookies
The most unique flavors in ice cream around. My all-time favorite is teh Sea Salt w/Caramel Ribbons.
Salt & Straw
Great food at a great price!
By the Bucket - East Mesa
When I'm craving a crepe with nutella and bananas. . . this is one the few places that have them.
Crème & Chocolats
Their Italian Club sandwich is killer! And the Mangoberry salad is yummy. Get the combo and it's perfect.
Café Zupas
The shrimp ceviche here is so good.
Joyride Taco House
Had our 1st brunch here a few months ago and it's just as amazing as dinner. Also love a good Happy Hour with some fun drinks and sushi.
Buck & Rider Gilbert
Another sushi favorite. I like the Salmon Poke Salad, Cucumber Salad and some Miso soup.
Sushi Ave