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Wren & Wolf — Steakhouses in Phoenix

Wren & Wolf

Steak housePhoenix, AZ

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(1,792 reviews)

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+1 602-562-3510
2 N Central Ave #101, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
$80–90 · Reported by 189 people

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About Wren & Wolf

Wren & Wolf is a steak house, American restaurant, and cocktail bar in Phoenix, located at 2 N Central Ave #101. Its identity centers on a focused menu of steak-house staples and a dedicated cocktail program. The signature Beef Wellington anchors the mains, while the W w Meatballs House Grind Cheesy Italian Polenta Tomato Jam Fried Basil offers a composed plate built around house-ground meatballs, polenta, and tomato jam. Specialty Cocktails round out the program as a distinct offering alongside the food. Reservations are advised.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Paid multi-storey car park · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available
  • Dietary
    Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

12 dishes · mains $16–185
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
Specialty Cocktails
Specialty Cocktails
W w Meatballs House Grind Cheesy Italian Polenta Tomato Jam Fried Basil
W w Meatballs House Grind Cheesy Italian Polenta Tomato Jam Fried Basil
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Reviews

4.5/5
1,792 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention caviar bump, bone marrow appetizer, lobster tagliatelle and meyer lemon cake.

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Customer Review Summary

Wren & Wolf draws consistent praise for its special-occasion appeal, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting the bone marrow appetizer and caviar bump as standout starters, alongside the lobster pasta, lobster tagliatelle, and braised oxtail pasta as rich, flavorful mains. Several diners describe the service as attentive and kind, with staff surprising guests with complimentary birthday desserts and acknowledging celebration notes in reservations. The oysters, shrimp cocktail, and whipped ricotta and strawberry salad also earn repeated praise. A few reviewers note uneven execution, including a ribeye arriving undercooked, halibut served cold, and one breakfast outing where eggs and potatoes came over-fried and over-salted with slow, dismissive service. One diner reported a wobbly booth table and a long wait for a coffee that arrived cold and barely drinkable. Most suggest making a reservation, especially for dinner, and several recommend it for date nights and celebrations.

Featured reviews

  • Vince C.
    Wren & Wolf is a breathtaking, gorgeous restaurant. Beautifully decorated and the atmosphere feels upscale with a hint of hip. After being sat down, the host asked if we preferred bottled water, sparkling or still. We chose still and never received this during our meal. I can only assume this wasn't relayed to our server. For appetizers, we both were intrigued by the "Caviar Bump." This is brought out on a trolly, and the server scoops then places a quarter sized amount of caviar on opposite side of your ball of thumb. He instructs us the best way to enjoy this caviar is to gently press it against the roof of your mouth with your tongue. Both of us are in agreeance that compared to the other times we've had caviar; this was a bit fishy and tasted passed it prime. Onto mains, my partner opted in for the double smash burger which was great. Our server/kitchen was kind enough to upgrade her side to one of their special salads which was great. As for me, I opted in for their eggs benedict, upgrading to their king crab. I found this tasty, but I found the overall flavours overpowered the taste of the crab. Both dishes were beautifully presented, and our server was casual and was a pleasure. We're happy to make this our first meal visiting Phoenix, and if we were to come back, they have an amazing looking dinner menu we'd love to try.
  • G M
    Argh!!!! So enfuriating to have wasted time and effort going here. I was hoping to impress my girl for her birthday, but got one of the most frustrating experiences in a place that promises a "distinct dining experience". I thought I had done my homework by watching a couple of YouTube videos about it where people described a lovely experience at this place and read lots of shinning reviews online, but I failed miserably. The location is nothing to write home about as it is in downtown Phoenix, but they offer parking validation, so that is a plus. I made a reservation and the restaurant was 80% empty, so we were seated immediately upon arrival. Our troubles started as soon as we were seated in a booth with a wobbly toble with too large a base to be in a booth. We had no room to place our feet and we don't have Shaquile O'Neal size feet either... Our server was slow and dismissive, so the service was subpar. We ordered bread service (Noble bread) and a pastry tower (probably from Noble) and those were the best items we had there. We ordered a hot coffee which sat at the bar counter for 20 minutes with our server walking by it several times and not seeing it or pretending not to see it, and when she finally brought it to the table, it was cold. We asked to have it remade and got a bit of attitude from our server. She went and made the second coffee herself and the coffee was awful. They own a La Marzocco, but didn't have a barista to use it, so the coffee was hot, but barely drinkable. We ordered steak and eggs with country potatoes and a fried chicken sandwich with fries. The steak was very good, but the fried eggs (ordered over easy) came over-fried with hard yolks and burnt edges and the country potatoes also over-fried and over salted, so both eggs and potatoes were uneatable. The sandwich was even worse... over-fried hard chicken in a greasy bun with over-fried and over salted fries... also uneatable. Perhaps chef needs to go back to culinary school to learn how to fry food, and a class on people-to-people skills for the server would wouldn’t be a bad idea either. A very memorable experience for the wrong reasons... The value is not there. Don’t fall for the positive reviews here… We won't return.
  • Jared Thom
    We decided to go here for a date night. Downtown PHX isn’t super close for us and the construction and traffic always seems to be a mess. Once we got to the restaurant, it was all worth it. We were seated quickly, and the waitress knew …
  • Fatima Paola Avila
    I’ve been to Wren & Wolf twice now, most recently for our anniversary, and both experiences have been incredible. We made a reservation and everything from start to finish felt seamless. The waiter and staff were so kind and attentive they truly made our dinner feel special. They even surprised us with a complimentary dessert for our anniversary, which was such a thoughtful touch. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The bone marrow appetizer was hands down the best rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. Our entrées and cocktails were just as impressive, everything perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. This is definitely one of those places you go for a memorable night out. Amazing food, great service, and an overall experience that keeps you coming back. ✨
  • Koh Yuan Chen
    I drove over an hour to celebrate an anniversary dinner with a friend at Wren & Wolf, and it was absolutely worth the trip. …

Hours

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Highlights

  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free parking lot
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
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  • Has bar on site
  • On-site services available
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Serves happy-hour drinks
Dining options· 8
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Offerings· 7
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves late-night food
  • Has private dining room
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves wine
Parking· 3
  • Paid multi-storey car park
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
Planning· 4
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Usually has a wait
Highlights· 6
  • Has fast service
  • Has great beer selection
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Serves local speciality
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Crowd· 3
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with tourists

Location

How Wren & Wolf compares to nearby steakhouses

  • Wren & Wolf · This shop4.5
    1,792 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: caviar bump, bone marrow appetizer, lobster tagliatelle

  • 7,870 reviews0.5 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: aguachile ribeye, guava margarita, tacos dorados

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Hours, contact details, and amenities are sourced from publicly available business data and re-checked regularly. Listings are ranked independently — no paid placement.

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