Kitchen 56 is a friendly retro yet modern neighborhood restaurant set in a quirky and sleekly remodeled 1960’s Garage. With a spectacular panoramic view of Camelback Mountain the 360 degree full bar is open to the large comfortable patio with sparkling fountains.

Try the succulent house smoked pulled pork sandwich, a light salad of mixed greens with cranberries, candied pecans, bleu cheese and citrus vinaigrette. Happy Hours are everyday from 3-6pm with food and drink specials. This is an original restaurant owned by locals. Get the flavor of the neighborhood, it's casual but cool. Serving lunch and dinner daily starting at 11am.

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53 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

(53 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 53 reviews

5 stars

(19)

4 stars

(23)

3 stars

(8)

2 stars

(3)

1 star

(0)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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neighborhood gem(40)
fit for foodies(17)
great for outdoor dining(15)

great for lunch(11)
hot spot(10)
kid-friendly(8)

Kitchen 56 Reviews List

Review 1 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

AFind

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 6/15/2013

2012

Dined on 6/15/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Friendly ambiance. Live musician that was very good. Had read reviews before going and upon returning, agreed that they were accurate. 1 had the pulled pork, rating it excellent, 2 had chicken stir fry, also excellent, 1 had short ribs, excellent again and the last had pork chop and rated it too fatty and gristly. All all agreed it was a fun and good pick for the birthday we were celebrating. Our waiter was pretty slow, but helpful enough."

Dined on 6/15/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 2 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great casual restaurant

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/05/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We all live a considerable distance from Kitchen 56, yet this is our 5th visit. Our table was ready as reserved. The welcome and service was excellent from the start- low key but professional and we never wanted for anything. We love the menu- trendy and eclectic but solid with something for everyone in our party of five. Drink service was fast, efficient and accurate with everything prepared exactly to order. We all look forward to next time."

Dined on 6/05/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 3 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had good dinner - enjoyed the locat

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/01/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a good dinner and enjoyed the local - the old gas service station in a nice area. We have driven past it may times and finally stopped and enjoyed a relaxing Saturday night dinner."

Dined on 6/01/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly

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Review 4 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice neighborhood place

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 6/01/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The restaurant had a very open and friendly environment. The food was fairly good and so was the service. However, the menu on the website is very outdated compared to what you received at the restaurant. Also, we hung out at our table for about an hour after our bill was paid and no one ever stopped by to see if we wanted anymore water or anything else. The pulled pork sandwich looked especially good. I plan to return at least one more time and try some other items on the menu."

Dined on 6/01/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 5 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good spot near the airport

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/25/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We needed a meal reasonably near the airport and did not want to do chain restaurants. Kitchen 56 turned out to be just right. The food was good, the service totally suitable. It is not a fancy place, but it was a good meal with good wine and served our needs well."

Dined on 5/25/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'll be back!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/26/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I have been there several times now...been happy with every visit. Have found some favorite dishes, but want to go back to find more. I find their dishes are not typical or found elsewhere. Unique and pleasant twists. For me, a nice low key vibe but still hip enough to be interesting. I don't typically order appitzers at restaurants, but I do here...I enjoy their food enough to investigate their creations. BRAVO...a great find! Normally my wife and I go alone for a special indulgence...this time we brought the family and everyone was pleased."

Dined on 5/26/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly

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Review 7 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great little lunch spot

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 1/19/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Would not recommend for dinner. Great place for a late lunch. The Calamari is fantastic! A definate must try, it is prepared different than most places and that is what makes it truly unique."

Dined on 1/19/2013

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch

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Review 8 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice, casual spot

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Met family from across the Valley here for Sunday lunch. It was convenient and conducive to conversation. Prices were reasonable. The food was adequate but not exciting. I ordered the three cheese and basil omelet, but the cook forgot the basil. My brother enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich, and the side salads were nice. The prosciutto/fig/arugula pannini was disappointing. The bread was more Texas toast than pannini and there was very little inside. We may meet here again when we need a central location."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 9 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always Awesome!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I have frequented Kitchen 56 quite often for dinner and happy hour, since it's in my neighborhood. So we decided to take my mom and sister there for Mother's Day. Everything was awesome, as usual. Of course we had to start with the edemame; which is out of this world. Then we eat ordered something different; ranging from the breakfast burrito to the pulled pork sandwich. Everyone really enjoyed the food, the service, and the atmosphere. Thank you Kitchen 56 for coming to Arcadia and turning an eyesore into a beautiful neighborhood hangout."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 10 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food better than service

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was my 3rd visit to K56. I like the atmosphere and food very much but this was the second time that the service was sub par. This time we sat during a relatively quiet time in the early afternoon for a Mother's Day dinner. We ordered an appetizer of black beam dip and chips and waited...and waited etc. I finally got up and went to the hostess area to check on it. I didn't want our main course to come at the same time or even first! I don't think our waiter even put it in because everyone seemed to be scrambling. It went downhill from there. No water, no attention, like our waiter was punishing us for telling on him.

We will be back and hope to get our first visit waiter. We haven't given up on K56!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 11 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Slow service!!

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I decided to take my mom here for bruch and wished I had went to my favorite restaurant near PV instead. The food was pretty decent but, the service was really slow...I had to go get drinks at the bar because we sat and waited forever for our waitress to come check on us. It was disappointing since it was Mother's Day...I doubt I will ever be back."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 12 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Kitchen 56 Runs Out of Gas

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The hostess was rude no hello, just showed us to a table, put the menus down and walked away. Ordered drinks and appetizers-onion strings, chips and dip, and edamame. Entrees were lukewarm - 2 pizzas , 2 steak sandwiches (both orders screwed up), heavy on carmelized onions, heavy on horseradish and hardly any steak. Baby Back Ribs were oversauced, overcooked and dried out, corn cake was cold, flabby and dry, and mashed potatoes were lukewarm and chunky (no gravy). Asked for gravy, waiter said they were heating it up and then came back to say there wasn't any gravy. The pulled pork sandwich was the only saving grace. None of us complained or asked for "do-overs". Sad to say, we weren't even offered a dessert menu. We won't be going back."

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 13 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Did a great job in renovating

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Did a great job in renovating an old gas station. Interior has a very classy look. Limited menu, but well done. Were not offered desserts."

Dined on 04/28/2013

2006

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 14 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Overall ok - not great but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2013

2002

Dined on 03/09/2013

2002

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Overall ok - not great but ok. The ahi was good. The chicken stir fry was kind of a mess, a lot of chicken and noodles with a few (very few) veggies smothered in sauce and dumped on a plate."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2002

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Review 15 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Nice entertainment on the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice entertainment on the patio."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 16 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love it so much, we are going back!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2006

Dined on 02/24/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our first visit to Kitchen 56 was on a Sunday evening and we were pleasantly surprised to find excellent live entertainment! The server allowed us to relax and take our time with our wine and cheese board before asking us for our order. The food was exceptional - and plentiful! We had spaghetti with meatballs and a calzone - all of it was delicious! Can't wait to go back...in fact, we already have made another Open Table reservation!"

Dined on 02/24/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 17 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were in Phoenix area on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We were in Phoenix area on vacation and this was a fabulous find!! We will keep it on our list for when we come
Back. Food and service were excellent!"

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 18 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

We liked the ambiance, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We liked the ambiance, but the service wasn't great. It took at least 5 minutes before anyone came to the table and throughout the evening we didn't see much of the waiter. We ordered the "drunken" bread as an appetizer and it had a very overwhelming taste - like very burnt bread. I ordered the turkey burger and it was just OK. It seemed like a frozen patty that had been warmed up. I really wanted to like this place because it's in my neighborhood. If I were to go back it would probably be just to hang out on the patio for a drink. I did ask the waiter if they had sangria and he said, "I think we can make that." I had to send it back because the bartender obviously just threw some fruit in red wine."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2013

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Review 19 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

K56....Great Place!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2013

2011

Dined on 02/17/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had a great experience as always and walked to the restaurant from Old Town. I like that they give a discount for walking or riding a bike. It was mid afternoon on a Sunday, sat outside, staff is wonderful and explain the food in a mouth watering way. At 2:00 there was a gal who played a guitar and the crowd started coming in for that. The place filled up! Good time....

Plus, NO SMOKING and No PETS...at least when we've been there, no pets. Big turn off."

Dined on 02/17/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 20 for Kitchen 56

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5