
Chelsea’s Kitchen
Quick info
About Chelsea’s Kitchen
Chelsea's Kitchen serves American comfort food on N 40th St in Phoenix, with the dining room and patio occupying a converted old ranch house. The menu draws on Southwestern and taco-shop influences, with the Skillet Cornbread and Guacamole And Chips as starters and the Shrimp Ceviche and TUNA TARTARE & GUACAMOLE among the raw options. Outdoor seating spreads across the patio, which has a fireplace and space for dogs, while indoor tables sit in the old ranch structure. Complimentary valet parking is offered, and the entrance is step-free for wheelchair access. High chairs are available for families with young children, and the kitchen also packages food for takeaway and delivery for those eating off site. The restaurant opens daily, and reservations are recommended since a wait is common at busy times. Among more than 150 menu items, brunch dishes like Delived Eggs round out the offerings.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs available
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
150 dishes · mains $4–45- Today's Soup$9.00
- Skillet Cornbread$13.00
- Delived Eggs$15.00
- Guacamole And Chips$16.00
- Shrimp Ceviche$17.00
- TUNA TARTARE & GUACAMOLE*S$19.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention short rib tacos, outdoor patio seating, cornbread appetizer and green chile burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention short rib tacos, outdoor patio seating, cornbread appetizer and green chile burger.
Customer Review Summary
Short rib tacos are the dish reviewers return to most often, described as "falling apart" with "incredible flavor" and served on a platter meant for diners to assemble themselves, though one reviewer felt paying over thirty dollars to build their own tacos was excessive. Close behind, many single out the patio, especially the firepit and shaded trees, as one of the best outdoor spots in the area, alongside repeated praise for the grilled branzino, skillet cornbread, and deviled eggs. Burgers get mixed reviews: several enjoy a properly cooked medium-rare patty, but one diner reports receiving a green chile burger dripping with blood despite never being asked how they wanted it cooked. Recurring frustrations include a tiny parking lot, one reviewer who wasn't allowed to self-park despite complimentary valet, and another who describes slow service and bird droppings while seated outside. Servers are repeatedly called attentive and knowledgeable, and one reviewer recalls being pleasantly surprised that the mayo for their fries arrived before the fries themselves, a small detail that made the meal feel complete.
Customer Review Summary
Short rib tacos are the dish reviewers return to most often, described as "falling apart" with "incredible flavor" and served on a platter meant for diners to assemble themselves, though one reviewer felt paying over thirty dollars to build their own tacos was excessive. Close behind, many single out the patio, especially the firepit and shaded trees, as one of the best outdoor spots in the area, alongside repeated praise for the grilled branzino, skillet cornbread, and deviled eggs. Burgers get mixed reviews: several enjoy a properly cooked medium-rare patty, but one diner reports receiving a green chile burger dripping with blood despite never being asked how they wanted it cooked. Recurring frustrations include a tiny parking lot, one reviewer who wasn't allowed to self-park despite complimentary valet, and another who describes slow service and bird droppings while seated outside. Servers are repeatedly called attentive and knowledgeable, and one reviewer recalls being pleasantly surprised that the mayo for their fries arrived before the fries themselves, a small detail that made the meal feel complete.
Featured reviews
- John Hornick Chef’s Apprentice
“Category: Gastropub. The homey feel of this place reminds me of a cabin in the Adirondacks. Although we would normally have dined on one of the outdoor patios or at the inviting bar just past the open kitchen, we chose a cozy comfy leather banquette over a table, from which we admired the decor: subdued lighting, shaded lamps, sandstone-brick wall, and open black steel truss ceiling with visible HVAC tubes. We were very happy with the wine list, which offered several bottles of red for $50 or less (our sweet spot for restaurant wines), and one was even under $40. The solidly gastropub menu came highly recommended. We started with the deviled eggs, which were presented on branded wooden trays that I now covet for my upcoming Oefs Mayo series. For a main we shared the blackened branzino, which was the best and most beautiful branzino I have seen anywhere. Golden and blackened, crispy, crusted, and large enough to be easily shareable, especially with a side of frites. The frites were wonderfully super crispy. And something happened with the frites that’s never happened before. We always order frites with mayo. In every other restaurant, I emphasize that we want mayo, not ketchup, and that it needs to arrive with the frites so they don’t get cold and flabby while we await the always-late mayo. We’re always assured that the mayo will arrive with the frites, but it never does, except at this restaurant, where it actually arrived BEFORE the frites. I was blown away by this little thing, and it made all the difference between an okay meal and a perfect one. This place is destined to become one of our regular haunts in Phoenix/Scottsdale. Don’t miss the bowl of free sea salt chocolate chip cookies near the door on your way out. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice”
- Jeanne Kolpek
“We had a fantastic breakfast! We showed up right when they opened on a Sunday in July and didn’t have to wait. Lemon ricotta hotcakes were delicious as well as the chilaquiles. I have never had a bad experience at Chelsea’s Kitchen!”
- Todd
“A great choice for a good meal. The service is always good. Food is consistent and delicious . Don't forget your free cookie on the way out!”
- Travis
“The entire experience was fantastic. Complimentary valet is how we started, to walk in and get patio seating on a busy Saturday night with no wait at all. We were greeted by Bella, who was wonderful and attentive throughout the whole time. …”
- Nancy Rymer
“Always love to go here. We usually sit on their lovely patio but with the 112° weather we sat at a booth inside instead. The inside decor is lovely too, I believe it used to be an old ranch house. I had the hatch pepper burger, which was delicious but messy. I really appreciate that I can get a properly cooked medium-rare burger here- every other place I order medium-rare it arrives overcooked, which I really hate. The star of the meal was the key lime pie. It's huge so be sure to share. It comes with a berry Gelato was soooo delicious. With restaurant prices these days you don't want to go out and just get mediocre food, but Chelsea's Kitchen always delivers great food and a fun experience”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Bustling, industrial-chic eatery featuring American comfort fare & a patio overlooking the canal.”
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Offers delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Service options· 2
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Offerings· 14
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Highlights· 9
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Has great wine list
- Serves local speciality
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Valet parking
- Dining options· 8
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Planning· 4
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
Location
American restaurants near Chelsea’s Kitchen
- Culinary Dropout4.44,6564.1 mi$20–30
fish and chips, soft pretzels, fried chicken
- The Arrogant Butcher4.45,5596.3 mi away$20–60
oysters, crispy brussels sprouts, sticky caramel cake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea’s Kitchen | 4.63,800 | — | $20–30 | short rib tacos, outdoor patio seating, cornbread appetizer |
| Culinary Dropout | 4.44,656 | 4.1 mi | $20–30 | fish and chips, soft pretzels, fried chicken |
| The Arrogant Butcher | 4.45,559 | 6.3 mi away | $20–60 | oysters, crispy brussels sprouts, sticky caramel cake |
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