restaurants near Osborne and & 7th Street

[montyrob]

We've rented a vacation condo on North 7th Street just south of Osborne. Would love your restaurant recommendations for that area! Not big beef eaters, prefer fish and chicken. Looking for smart fun hip kinds of places, no pretension! Thanks so much!

[johnseberg]

You are in the heart of Midtown Phoenix, leaning a bit toward downtown. There are several recent threads covering these areas. My latest meal matching your criteria was at Gallo Blanco, where I had the catch of the day, which was salmon. It was very fresh, cooked medium, and served with a nice assortment of vegetables. I also had the house salad, which was another nice assortment. The tres leaches cake was just okay. Some might find the menu limited and more suitable to breakfast or lunch.

I have listed a bunch of other options within a few miles, in no particular order. I've been to all of these places and would return. I tend to eat out more for breakfast and lunch, so, the list skews that way.

Rosita's Place

Middle Eastern Bakery Deli

China Chili

Davang

Matt's Big Breakfast

Hana Japanese Eatery

Wild Thaiger

Padre's Modern Mexican

Mariscos Playa Hermosa

Carly's Bistro

Persian Garden Cafe (vegetarian)

Barrio Cafe

Phoenix City Grille

Dick's Hideaway

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe

Hula's
http://www.hulasmoderntiki.com/

Chakra 4 (vegetarian
)http://www.chakra4herbs.com/articles....

That's A Wrap

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Hana Japanese Eatery
5524 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Barrio Cafe
2814 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Phoenix City Grille
5816 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Davang Coffee Shop
4538 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

China Chili
302 E Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85012

That's A Wrap
800 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Persian Garden Cafe
1335 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Matt's Big Breakfast
801 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Cherryblossom Noodle Cafe
914 E Camelback Rd Ste 1, Phoenix, AZ 85014

Middle Eastern Bakery & Deli
3052 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Mariscos Playa Hermosa
1605 E Garfield St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Carly's Bistro
128 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Rosita's Place
2310 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85006

Padre's Modern Mexican
1044 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ

Gallo Blanco Cafe
401 W Clarendon Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85013

[montyrob]

Thanks so much. Better get researching your recommendations!

[exit2lef]

Good suggestions above. Those are places within a radius of a few miles of your location. You can also get to many more places by driving east into Arcadia and Scottsdale or by taking light rail south into Downtown or east toward Tempe and Mesa.

I'll mention one place within walking distance of your condo that should not be overlooked: Urban Beans. it's a coffee house on the west side of 7th St. just north of Osborn. It's a great place for coffee drinks, pastry, and sandwiches. It'll be a place to walk to when you want a quick boost or snack.

Also, there's a nice little restaurant cluster about 3/4 mile south of where you'll be on 7th St. between Oak and Virginia in the Coronado neighborhood. I haven't kept up with all the comings and goings there recently, but I definitely recommend America's Taco Shop for carne asada tacos, elote, (grilled corn), bean burritos. MacAlpine is fun for antique shopping and milkshakes in a retro soda fountain atmosphere. They also make an excellent black bean burger.

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America's Taco Shop
2041 N 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

[montyrob]

Thanks! Isn't the research and anticipation one of the better parts of travel?!