Phoenix has one steakhouse where the proper way in is through the kitchen, past the cooks, and into a dining room wrapped in red velvet. Locals have sent friends, family, and out-of-town guests there for big nights for years, and a recent remodel brought the old-school room back after almost a year of closed doors.
Prime rib is the dish people bring up most, the staff is known for small personal touches, and the whole place runs on supper club tradition. Keep reading for the story, the quirks, the costs, and the tips that make a first visit go smoothly.
A Central Avenue Classic With a Secret Entrance
Phoenix has no shortage of places to order a steak. Only one, however, has spent years sending locals through its kitchen door for birthdays, anniversaries, and big announcements.
That place is Durant’s, an upscale, old-school chophouse at 2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, in the United States…