We’ve known it all along – the best of the Valley really is in Downtown Phoenix. Don’t believe us? Just read on.
With over 90 business around the Greater Downtown area being named as a best restaurant, venue, festival and more by the Phoenix New Times, Phoenix Magazine and Arizona Republic this awards season,  the results speak for themselves. And, it just so happens, we’ve compiled a complete list of them here for your viewing pleasure.
Additionally, we’ve created this map for easy navigation of Downtown Phoenix Best Of award winners.

Downtown Phoenix Best Restaurant Cluster – Arizona Republic
Angels Trumpet Ale House
– Best Reimagined ‘60s Standard (TV Dinners) – Phoenix Magazine
– Best Beer Selection – Phoenix Magazine
– Best Brew and Bite – Arizona Republic
Bliss/reBar Best Gay Bar – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails – Best Destination for A Girl’s Night Out – Arizona Republic
Bonjour Vietnam
– Best-Kept Restaurant Secret – Arizona Republic

–Best Happy Hour – Phoenix New Times
Bragg’s Factory Diner
– Best Waffles (Coconut Curry Waffles) – Phoenix Magazine
– Best Vegan Restaurant – Phoenix New Times
Cibo Urban Pizzeria Cafe
– Best Neighborhood Restaurant – Phoenix New Times
– Best Place for a First Date – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
Cocina 10 at Crescent Ballroom
-Best Burritos – Phoenix New Times
– Best Post-Event Downtown Eats – Arizona Republic
Downtown Phoenix Public Market Best Farmers Market – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
The Duce Best Cocktails (Retro) – Phoenix Magazine
Duck and Decanter Best Downtown Lunch – Phoenix New Times
Friday’s Front Row Best Sports Bar, Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
Giant Coffee Best Shot of Espresso – Phoenix New Times
Hanny’s Best Vintage Downtown Building to Poke Your Head Into – Phoenix New Times
Lustre Rooftop Garden Best Poolside Happy Hour – Phoenix New Times
Matt’s Big Breakfast
– Best Breakfast/Brunch – Phoenix Magazine Reader’s Pick
– Best Neighborhood Breakfast, Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
– Best Hangover Breakfast – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Breakfast – Arizona Republic
Mrs. White’s Golden Rule Cafe Best Soul Food Restaurant – Phoenix New Times
Nobuo at Teeter House
– Best Japanese Restaurant For Izakaya – Arizona Republic
– Best Japanese Restaurant – Phoenix New Times
Phoenix Food Truck Fridays Best Place to Find Food Trucks – Arizona Republic
Phoenix Public Market Café Best Universally Pleasing Eatery – Phoenix Magazine
Pita Jungle
-Best Downtown Lunch – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
-Best Gluten-Free Restaurant – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
-Best Mediterranean Restaurant – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
-Best Vegan Restaurant – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
-Best Vegetarian Restaurant – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
–Best Healthy Restaurant – Arizona Republic
–Best Lunch – Arizona Republic
–Best Mediterranean Restaurant – Arizona Republic
Pizzeria Bianco
-Best Gourmet Pizza – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
-Best Pizza – Arizona Republic
Pomo Pizzeria Napoletana Best Neighborhood Pizza, Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
Rose & Crown Best English Pub – Phoenix New Times
Seamus McCaffrey’s Best Neighborhood Bar, Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
Short Leash Hot Dogs Best Hot Dog – Phoenix Magazine Reader’s Pick
Songbird Coffee & Tea House Best Homegrown Culture-and-Coffee House – Phoenix Magazine
Tammie Coe Cakes Best Bakery – Phoenix Magazine Readers’ Pick
Thai Basil Best Thai Restaurant – Phoenix New Times Readers’ Pick
Vovomeena
– Best Cold-Brewed Coffee (Mornin’ Moonshine) – Arizona Republic
– Best Neighborhood Breakfast, Central Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
Welcome Diner Best Fried Chicken – Phoenix Magazine

Arizona Theatre Company performing at Herberger Theater Center Best Equity Theater – Phoenix New Times
Ballet Arizona Best Performing-Arts Company – Arizona Republic
Chris & Lena Jàcome (at Province every Friday night) Best Flamenco Duo – Phoenix Magazine
Crescent Ballroom
– Best Live Music Venue – Arizona Republic
– Best Live Music Venue – Phoenix Magazine
– Best Live Music Venue – Phoenix Magazine Reader’s Pick
– Best Dance Floor – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Place to be Seen – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Venue for Local Acts – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Venue for National Acts – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Place to Take a Scenester – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
Downtown Phoenix Zombie Walk Best Family-Friendly Flesh-Eating Festival – Phoenix Magazine
Fashion Collection at Phoenix Art Museum Best Museum Collection – Arizona Republic
Feast on the Street Best New Food Event – Arizona Republic
FilmBar Best Independent Movie Theater – Phoenix New Times
Foul Play, Fridays at Bar Smith Best Weekly Dance Night – Phoenix New Times
Grand Canal Best Downtown Run – Phoenix New Times
Gypsy Bar
– Best Party Destination – Arizona Republic
– Best Bar with an Arcade – Phoenix New Times
Last Exit Live Best Comeback – Phoenix New Times
The Lost Leaf Best Place to Be Seen – Phoenix New Times
Lucky Strike Best Bowling Alley – Phoenix Magazine Reader’s Pick
Lunchtime Theater at Herberger Theater Center Best Afternoon Quickie – Phoenix Magazine
McDowell Mountain Music Festival
–Best Music Festival – Phoenix New Times Reader’s Poll
– Best Reinvented Music Festival – Arizona Republic
Monarch Theatre
– Best Dance Club – Arizona Republic
– Best Place to See Turntablists – Phoenix New Times
The Nash
-Best Jazz Joint – Phoenix New Times
-Best Local Effort at Raising the Profile of Jazz – Arizona Republic
Outside of the Channel 12 EVB Live studio Best Place to Make a Fool Out of Yourself on Live TV – Phoenix Magazine
Phoenix Mercury Games Best Cheap Seats – Phoenix Magazine
Rose & Crown Pub Best Bar Trivia Night (Wednesdays) – Phoenix Magazine
Silent Sundays (Orpheum Theater) Best Vintage Film Series – Phoenix New Times
Sky Lounge Best Latin Club – Phoenix New Times
The Turf Irish Pub Best Place to Drink Guinness and Play OTB – Phoenix New Times

ASU Art Auction at First Studio Best Place to Buy Photography – Phoenix New Times
Central and McDowell in Phoenix Best Hot Spot for the Arts – Arizona Republic
Combine Studios Best New Gallery – Phoenix New Times
Her Secret is Patience Best Public Art – Arizona Republic
The patio behind Drive-Thru Gallery and 1Spot Best First Friday Hangout – Phoenix New Times
Sarah Hurwitz’s “Everything I have ever wanted to own” Best Stop on Art Detour 2013 – Phoenix New Times
Space 55 Ensemble Best Black Box – Phoenix New Times

greenHAUS Best Eclectic Boutique – Phoenix Magazine
Bison iPhone sleeves Best Urban Cowboy Accessory – Phoenix Magazine
Flag World USA Best Place to Buy a “Parking for Estonians Only” Sign – Phoenix Magazine
Downtown Phoenix Public Market
– Best Farmer’s Market – Phoenix Magazine Reader’s Pick
– Best Farmer’s Market – Phoenix New Times
Phoenix Spokes People Best Bike Advocacy Group – Phoenix New Times
Altitude Aerials & Dance Co. Best Place to Learn How to Fly – Phoenix New Times
Vintage Industrial Best Industrial Vintage Goods – Phoenix New Times
Jackalope Trading Post Best Shopping on Grand Avenue – Phoenix New Times
GROWop Best Homegrown Boutique – Phoenix New Times
Easley’s Fun Shop Best Costume Shop – Phoenix New Times
Cellar Door Vintage Best Vintage T-shirts – Phoenix New Times
Lawn Gnome Publishing Best Used Bookstore – Phoenix New Times
MADE art boutique Best Retail Gem – Phoenix New Times

The Icehouse Best Rooftop View of Downtown Phoenix – Phoenix New Times
FQ Story Best Neighborhood – Phoenix New Times
Willo Best Home Tour – Phoenix New Times