The best restaurants in Surprise
269 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Ugly Tuna Sushi
RestaurantsWhen you want straightforward, fresh sushi without the fuss, Ugly Tuna Sushi keeps it classic with a legit sushi bar, crisp sake, teriyaki…
Ugly Tuna Sushi
RestaurantsPho Chandler
RestaurantsWhen you need no-fuss comfort, Pho Chandler serves traditional Vietnamese favorites from soul-warming pho to light, pile-on-the-herbs…
Pho Chandler
RestaurantsTa Carbon
RestaurantsSmoky, tender, and very likely to ruin you for average tacos, Ta Carbon turns out tacos al carbon and carne asada with salsas and guac that…
Ta Carbon
RestaurantsZinburger (Gilbert)
RestaurantsBetween the Double Smashburger, the signature Zinburger with manchego and zinfandel-braised onions, and truffle-loaded fries, Zinburger…
Zinburger (Gilbert)
RestaurantsMrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe
RestaurantsSince 1964, Mrs. White's Golden Rule Cafe has been serving original-recipe fried chicken and classic sides in a cozy, home-style setting,…
Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe
RestaurantsAZ Pho & Grill
RestaurantsAZ Pho & Grill serves aromatic pho, toasty-crisp banh mi, loaded vermicelli bowls, and satisfying rice plates, all with that fresh,…
AZ Pho & Grill
RestaurantsChickii
RestaurantsWhen the week needs a pick-me-up, Chickii is slinging crispy fried-chicken sandwiches, wings and tenders layered with Thai-inspired flavors…
Chickii
RestaurantsGeorge Yang’s Chinese Cuisine
RestaurantsCraving a no-fuss comfort feast this week? George Yang’s Chinese Cuisine does the classics fresh to order, from signature General Yang's…
George Yang’s Chinese Cuisine
RestaurantsSmoking Tiger Korean BBQ
RestaurantsCraving that grill-it-yourself feast without babysitting the backyard? Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ brings the fun to the table with circular…
Smoking Tiger Korean BBQ
RestaurantsWaldos Tacos
RestaurantsWhen your week needs a lift, Waldos Tacos is slinging authentic Mexican street tacos, burritos, quesadillas and tortas with Monterey jack…
Waldos Tacos
RestaurantsDC Steak House
RestaurantsWhen you want a proper date-night splurge, DC Steak House delivers classic steaks, seafood, and chops in Downtown Chandler with that…
DC Steak House
RestaurantsUS Egg Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
RestaurantsUS Egg Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant keeps it fun this week with big plates and celebratory sips, from protein-packed Wild Maine Blueberry…
US Egg Breakfast and Lunch Restaurant
RestaurantsCulinary Dropout
RestaurantsCool, British-style gastropub chain with quirky decor, serving inventive cocktails & comfort food.
Culinary Dropout
RestaurantsOriginal Hamburger Works
RestaurantsCounter-serve joint providing mesquite-cooked burgers with lots of fixings plus a bar & patio.
Original Hamburger Works
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsAmerican Way Smokehouse
RestaurantsQuirky, low-key eatery offering BBQ sandwiches with smoked brisket, pork & pastrami plus desserts.
American Way Smokehouse
RestaurantsMasa Sushi Japanese Cuisine Gilbert
RestaurantsJapanese eatery offering multiple bento boxes & happy-hour deals under colorful paper lanterns.
Masa Sushi Japanese Cuisine Gilbert
RestaurantsBuck & Rider Gilbert
RestaurantsRelaxed, coastal-themed eatery offering globally sourced seafood dishes, a raw bar and cocktails.
Buck & Rider Gilbert
RestaurantsChicken N Pickle - Glendale
RestaurantsRotisserie chicken and other comfort food share a menu with beer, cocktails, and pickleball courts.
Chicken N Pickle - Glendale
RestaurantsManna BBQ
RestaurantsKorean BBQ is cooked on table grills at this modern all-you-can-eat restaurant with neon lighting.
Manna BBQ
RestaurantsDolce Vino Wine Bar
RestaurantsFamily-owned restaurant featuring traditional Italian fare, plus a wine bar & occasional live music.
Dolce Vino Wine Bar
RestaurantsSmoke & Grain
RestaurantsBurgers, margaritas, and other American and Southwestern fare dished up in a casual bar.
Smoke & Grain
RestaurantsBackyard - Gilbert
RestaurantsMenu of elevated bar favorites with TVs, live music and a patio for burgers, wings, pizza, tacos and nachos.
Backyard - Gilbert
RestaurantsSekai Sushi
RestaurantsRelaxed strip-mall locale supplying familiar & inventive sushi alongside standard Japanese bites.
Sekai Sushi
RestaurantsDurant's
RestaurantsUpscale, old-school chophouse serving steak, seafood & martinis in a vintage red-velvet setting.
Durant's
RestaurantsPullano's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, long-running, family-owned restaurant & bar serving wings, pizza & other Italian dishes.
Pullano's Pizza
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsThe Buffalo Spot
RestaurantsLaid-back joint serving up signature buffalo fries, along with chicken wings & classic sides.
The Buffalo Spot
RestaurantsPizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsTrendy Italian eatery known for serving handcrafted wood-fired pizzas in rustic-chic quarters.
Pizzeria Bianco
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsEric's Family Barbecue
RestaurantsInformal locale whipping up brisket sandwiches, spare ribs & other BBQ classics.
Eric's Family Barbecue
RestaurantsA-1 Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsBasic spot offering pizza, Italian comfort food & wings with a choice of sauces, also for delivery.
A-1 Pizza & Wings
RestaurantsPhở Viet Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsFramed paintings line the walls of this easygoing outlet for Vietnamese soups & spring rolls.
Phở Viet Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsQuench Taps and Tapas
RestaurantsCasual venue offering tapas and craft beers, along with charcuterie boards, salads and steaks.
Quench Taps and Tapas
RestaurantsCold Beers & Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsBright, casual hangout with burgers, beers & plenty of widescreen TVs for sports viewing.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsAZ Pho & Grill
RestaurantsVietnamese joint serving noodle soups, banh mi sandwiches & bubble tea in a roomy, relaxed space.
AZ Pho & Grill
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsHenhouse Cafe
RestaurantsPopular, laid-back cafe serving pancakes, omelets and other familiar breakfast fare.
Henhouse Cafe
RestaurantsEastwind Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving sushi rolls, teriyaki, and tempura, as well as happy-hour specials.
Eastwind Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsBarro's Pizza
RestaurantsRegional chain serving thick- & thin-crust pies, wings & sandwiches in a simple setting.
Barro's Pizza
RestaurantsHaus Murphy's
RestaurantsFestive German eatery & beer garden offering bratwurst & brews with a side of Bavarian beats.
Haus Murphy's
RestaurantsBlue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsModern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
RestaurantsSurprise Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsSpecializing in Vietnamese noodle soup (phở) & authentic Southeast Asian cuisine in a relaxed space.
Surprise Pho Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsPho Laveen Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsSnug, down-to-earth Vietnamese restaurant prepping meat & noodle dishes, plus pho & banh mi.
Pho Laveen Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsShimogamo Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsLively Japanese restaurant offering sushi, yakitori, and robata dishes, plus sake and cocktails.
Shimogamo Sushi and Grill
RestaurantsHoney + Vine Restaurant at Santan Mountain
RestaurantsUpscale eatery for prime rib, short ribs, and steaks plus breakfast, brunch and cocktails.
Honey + Vine Restaurant at Santan Mountain
RestaurantsIn-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsClassic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.
In-N-Out Burger
RestaurantsT&Y Hawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsRestaurant dishing up Hawaiian meals such as katsu and teriyaki, plus boba.
T&Y Hawaiian BBQ
RestaurantsSteak 44
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse featuring gourmet filets, seafood & classic entrees in an elegant, modern venue.
Steak 44
RestaurantsFlower Child
RestaurantsRoomy eatery with a globally inspired menu featuring natural, organic, locally sourced ingredients.
Flower Child
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsVenezia's New York Style Pizzeria
RestaurantsCounter-service pizzeria serving New York-style pies alongside salads, baked ziti & other pastas.
Venezia's New York Style Pizzeria
RestaurantsGrimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPicazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery serving a mainly gluten-free menu of specialty pizzas & pastas, with vegan options.
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsBiscuits Cafe
RestaurantsLow-key chain venue offering familiar American fare for breakfast & lunch, plus free WiFi.
Biscuits Cafe
RestaurantsBlazin Buffalo Wings
RestaurantsCasual eatery specializing in crispy fried chicken wings (including cauliflower options) with an array of spicy sauces and dry rubs as well…
Blazin Buffalo Wings
RestaurantsCopper + Rye
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving American comfort fare alongside beer, cocktails and wine in a clubhouse setting.
Copper + Rye
RestaurantsO.H.S.O. Brewery - Surprise
RestaurantsLively brewery with a hip, dog-friendly patio serving drinks, burgers & other American bites.
O.H.S.O. Brewery - Surprise
RestaurantsCrazy Mike's Wings - Goodyear, AZ
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in chicken wings with a variety of flavors, plus sides like sweet potato fries.
Crazy Mike's Wings - Goodyear, AZ
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsZinburger
RestaurantsLocal chain serving gourmet burgers & shakes, plus wine, beer & cocktails, in a hip, casual space.
Zinburger
RestaurantsTrue Food Kitchen
RestaurantsRelaxed, eco-chic chain serving health-conscious fare, including vegan options, plus cocktails.
True Food Kitchen
RestaurantsShake Shack Surprise
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Surprise
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix
RestaurantsKnown for its slow-cooked broths, this contemporary ramen bar features a customizable menu.
JINYA Ramen Bar - Central Phoenix
RestaurantsTokyo Lobby
RestaurantsSushi & grilled Japanese fare are the focus of this spare, contemporary eatery with outdoor seating.
Tokyo Lobby
RestaurantsThe Desmond
RestaurantsCasual spot that serves pizza, chicken wings, cheeseburgers and craft beer.
The Desmond
RestaurantsCasa Corazon Restaurant
RestaurantsRustic-chic eatery offering traditional Mexican fare, including seafood, tacos & tortilla plates.
Casa Corazon Restaurant
RestaurantsSong Lynn Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed, modern place serving noodle soups, vermicelli dishes & other Vietnamese classics.
Song Lynn Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsCornish Pasty Co
RestaurantsDown-to-earth stopo crafting traditional & vegan Cornish pasties, plus other English favorites.
Cornish Pasty Co
RestaurantsDesert Sky Mall
RestaurantsIndoor mall with national/local shops, dining & live entertainment on the weekends.
Desert Sky Mall
RestaurantsPostino Peoria
RestaurantsCasual wine eatery featuring bruschetta, paninis and grilled cheese sandwiches, plus cocktails and beer.
Postino Peoria
RestaurantsArizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
RestaurantsDown-to-earth brewpub with a variety of craft beers, imaginative American fare & patio seating.
Arizona Wilderness Gilbert Brewpub
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsPa'La Wood Fired Cooking
RestaurantsInformal destination offering an international menu of meals & small plates, plus cocktails.
Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBabbo Italian Eatery
RestaurantsRelaxed local restaurant & bar chain serving Italian fare & cocktails in a contemporary atmosphere.
Babbo Italian Eatery
RestaurantsPortillo's Avondale
RestaurantsChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Portillo's Avondale
RestaurantsSeven Brothers
RestaurantsInformal counter-serve digs showcasing a modern take on American burgers, fries & milkshakes.
Seven Brothers
RestaurantsATL Wings Roosevelt Row
RestaurantsCasual spot featuring wings with a choice of sauces and rubs, plus burgers, fries and salads.
ATL Wings Roosevelt Row
RestaurantsSakura Sushi Teppan
RestaurantsSpacious operation offering sushi, teppanyaki & grilled seafood dishes in casual surrounds.
Sakura Sushi Teppan
RestaurantsCucina Tagliani Pasta, Pizza & Vino
RestaurantsA wide-ranging, casual Italian menu is offered in this strip-mall space with down-to-earth style.
Cucina Tagliani Pasta, Pizza & Vino
RestaurantsCharcoal Grill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsInformal restaurant serving charcoal-grilled kebabs, shawarma and hummus, plus cocktails and beer.
Charcoal Grill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsJL Smokehouse BBQ
RestaurantsSausage, brisket & other southern barbecue staples in a down-home destination with a rustic vibe.
JL Smokehouse BBQ
RestaurantsMidwest Wings
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving a variety of chicken wings and fries, plus sauce-slathered tenders and soft drinks.
Midwest Wings
RestaurantsAbuelo's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTexas-based chain restaurant serving Mexican food & margaritas in a hacienda-style setting.
Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFirebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsChain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
RestaurantsPortofino West Ristorante
RestaurantsUnpretentious Italian restaurant preparing familiar dishes in a traditional setting.
Portofino West Ristorante
RestaurantsThe Place
RestaurantsThis lively American joint features ample plates of familiar breakfast & lunch fare in unfussy digs.
The Place
RestaurantsSushiya
RestaurantsFamily-friendly quarters serving standard Japanese dishes plus a large menu of sushi & sashimi.
Sushiya
RestaurantsCold Beers & Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsBright, casual hangout with burgers, beers & plenty of widescreen TVs for sports viewing.
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsBella Luna Ristorante
RestaurantsClassic & modern Italian fare made from many local ingredients stars at this high-ceilinged cafe.
Bella Luna Ristorante
RestaurantsBluewater Grill
RestaurantsLocal chain serving a wide variety of seafood dishes in a relaxed, nautically themed space.
Bluewater Grill
RestaurantsThe Biscuit House
RestaurantsLocal chain serving breakfast, burgers, fried fish & American comfort food in a relaxed setting.
The Biscuit House
RestaurantsGeorge & Gather
RestaurantsModern pizzeria boasting sourdough-crust pies, pasta, and other dishes.
George & Gather
RestaurantsPicazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery serving a mainly gluten-free menu of specialty pizzas & pastas, with vegan options.
Picazzo's Healthy Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsOver Easy
RestaurantsModern diner dishing up made-to-order breakfast and lunch classics, plus coffee, beer, and cocktails.
Over Easy
RestaurantsRetail vendor of barbecues and smokers, plus accessories like hot sauces and rubs for barbecuing.
Sushi Rock & Grill
RestaurantsRelaxed, clean Japanese restaurant for sushi and other specialties served at casual tables.
Sushi Rock & Grill
RestaurantsEatalio Pasta & Wine
RestaurantsFamily-owned Italian eatery serving pizza, pasta and other staples in a relaxed atmosphere.
Eatalio Pasta & Wine
RestaurantsPho Thien Long Cuisine
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring pho, vermicelli bowls and spring rolls, as well as Thai staples.
Pho Thien Long Cuisine
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsFunky restaurant specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken served in tenders, sliders, and sandwiches, plus fries.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsHopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsCasual chain for craft burgers, fries, milkshakes and beer.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
RestaurantsLucky's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria serving pies, wings and hot subs in a welcoming ambiance.
Lucky's Pizza
RestaurantsPerry's Steakhouse & Grille - Gilbert
RestaurantsUpscale steakhouse & grill serving a menu including chops, seafood, wine & cocktails.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Gilbert
RestaurantsHappy Bao's
RestaurantsCasual, eatery specializing in bao buns, dumplings and noodles with regional Chinese cooking plus fried rice, chow fun and desserts.
Happy Bao's
RestaurantsThe Gilbert House Restaurant
RestaurantsThis quaint, family-owned outfit serves diner-style breakfasts & lunches such as omelets & burgers.
The Gilbert House Restaurant
RestaurantsBirdcall
RestaurantsChicken sandwich spot with a patio and drive-thru, plus a putting green for fun.
Birdcall
RestaurantsElliott's Steakhouse
RestaurantsRelaxed yet elegant eatery for perfectly cooked steaks, seafood and baked treats in spacious surrounds.
Elliott's Steakhouse
RestaurantsChristo's
RestaurantsOld-world Italian eatery with a veal-heavy menu, a formal dining room & a small bar.
Christo's
RestaurantsPortillo's Glendale
RestaurantsChicago-born chain for hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches & more, plus beer & wine, in retro digs.
Portillo's Glendale
RestaurantsOsaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsLively teppanyaki-style eatery featuring seafood, steaks and sushi plus kids' meals and entertainment.
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsJINYA Ramen Bar
RestaurantsRamen chain featuring the customizable Japanese noodle dish and a range of toppings and broths, plus snacks.
JINYA Ramen Bar
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