Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
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About Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails is a New American gastropub in Phoenix, serving cocktails and shareable plates of seasonal, carefully sourced fare from a space at 2 E Jefferson St. Much of its identity comes from the pairing of a bar-forward program with a dining format built around dishes meant to be passed and shared. The menu spans a wide range, with mains priced from modest to higher-end options, and wine and beer are popular alongside the food. Among the offerings, fried selections anchor the shareable side of the menu, fitting the gastropub emphasis on plates that work for groups. The seasonal sourcing shapes how the kitchen composes its dishes, keeping the food program aligned with the careful, cocktail-and-plate concept described by the owner.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs available
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bacon wrapped dates, fried calamari, braised short ribs and prime rib dip.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bacon wrapped dates, fried calamari, braised short ribs and prime rib dip.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the food at Blue Hound Kitchen, with multiple reviewers calling out the bacon wrapped dates, fried calamari, braised short ribs, and sausage as standouts, and several describing the dishes as among the best they have had in Phoenix. The bar program draws equal enthusiasm, with reviewers highlighting sharp service and well-made cocktails and a strong beer selection. A few note that the restaurant works well for a pre-event meal given its downtown location near FootPrint Center and CityScape. Service experiences vary: many describe friendly, attentive staff, but a couple of reviewers report slow or fragmented service, including a forgotten appetizer and difficulty reaching a server. Parking is a recurring pain point, though some note the restaurant validates garage parking off Jefferson.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the food at Blue Hound Kitchen, with multiple reviewers calling out the bacon wrapped dates, fried calamari, braised short ribs, and sausage as standouts, and several describing the dishes as among the best they have had in Phoenix. The bar program draws equal enthusiasm, with reviewers highlighting sharp service and well-made cocktails and a strong beer selection. A few note that the restaurant works well for a pre-event meal given its downtown location near FootPrint Center and CityScape. Service experiences vary: many describe friendly, attentive staff, but a couple of reviewers report slow or fragmented service, including a forgotten appetizer and difficulty reaching a server. Parking is a recurring pain point, though some note the restaurant validates garage parking off Jefferson.
Featured reviews
- Michael Ebersole
“Clean, classy restaurant with friendly staff and open, clean kitchen. Came here before a baseball game in place of a neighboring place due to the wait and did not disappoint. We got the brunch menu - burger, sausage hash, and 2 children’s pancake plates. All was fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back if in the area. Highly recommend.”
- Victor Mann
“This year's Yelp Elite Event, the Badge Bash, was held at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar, a four-star boutique hotel situated in the heart of downtown Phoenix within the CityScape complex. The event took place at their on-site restaurant and …”
- Zach Holly
“I love the location! Downtown Phoenix has a so many cool places to eat now and this is one of them. Braised short ribs were delicious and would be ordered again. Long hours since they are part of the hotel. Great place for a bite and a drink.”
- Michael Henry
“Blue Hound Kitchen is amazing and one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. The restaurant is conveniently located in the Kimpton Palomar Phoenix and never disappoints. Chef Gilbert and his team create some amazing and delicious food.”
- Daniel Miller
“This was a great restaurant in downtown Phoenix. I went here before a Heart concert at the nearby FootPrint Center. We were somewhat pressed for time, so we just got some appetizers to share. We got fried calamari rings, bacon wrapped …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“New American gastropub serving cocktails & shareable plates of seasonal, carefully sourced fare.”
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
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- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Has bar on site
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 11
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Paid multi-storey car park
- Paid parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
- Highlights· 4
- Has fast service
- Has great beer selection
- Serves great cocktails
- Has great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Planning· 2
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Usually has a wait
Location
How Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails compares to nearby restaurants
- Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails · This shop4.21,143 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: bacon wrapped dates, fried calamari, braised short ribs
- Hanny's4.42,662 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: basement dolls, neon bathrooms, airline chicken
- 534 reviews0.1 mi
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- 214 reviews0.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: margaritas, tacos, salsas
Blue Hound Kitchen & Cocktails This shop | Hanny's | Pa'La Wood Fired Cooking | Condesa Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2(1,143) | 4.4(2,662) | 4.4(534) | 4.5(214) | |
| Price | $30–60 | $20–60 | $50–100 | $10–30 |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
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