Durant's
Encanto, Phoenix
Restaurant in Phoenix, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Durant's works when the brief is a classic Phoenix dinner with more occasion energy than a casual neighborhood meal. Book it for the room and the slower evening, not for a modern tasting-menu structure or a highly experimental format.
About Durant's
Durant's is a Phoenix venue with business-casual dress and evening-focused hours most of the week. Its schedule and dress code are clear planning details, so choose it when those basics fit the night rather than relying on claims about menu style, price, awards, or service format.
For planning, Durant's is open Monday through Thursday from 4–9:15 PM, Friday from 11 AM–10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 4–10 PM. That makes it mainly an evening option, with a Friday 11 AM opening. If the priority is a Phoenix dinner with a business-casual expectation, it can make sense; if you need a specific cuisine, tasting format, budget, or dietary accommodation, confirm those details directly before committing.
Book it for a clear fit, not for an assumed format
The assigned expectation should be clear before booking: Durant's is not a tasting-menu destination, a casual quick stop, or any other specific dining format. Do not build the recommendation around menu structure, chef details, beverage programming, or price.
Use the facts instead. The venue has business-casual dress and hours that support dinner planning throughout the week, with service listed until 10 PM on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. With no price signal, cuisine detail, or menu format, value has to be judged by fit: book when the hours and dress expectation suit your plan, check directly for anything more specific.
Who should choose it among other options
Choose Durant's when you want a Phoenix option with business-casual dress and evening availability. If you are comparing it with MacAlpine's Soda Fountain, Green New American Vegetarian, Ocotillo, Alexi's Grill, or Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine, the basis for choosing Durant's is its listed schedule and dress code, not claims about cuisine or format.
For a special dinner or group plan, pick the time intentionally and confirm any menu, accessibility, seating, or dietary needs directly with the venue. For a broader scan of the city, use Our full Phoenix restaurants guide, then cross-check adjacent plans in Our full Phoenix bars guide and Our full Phoenix hotels guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Website
- durantsaz.com
- Phone
- +16022645967
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Durant's reads like a preserved mid-century chophouse, the dining room deliberately resisting modern restaurant theatrics in favor of a steady, familiar identity. Deep red banquettes and low lighting create a conversation-first environment, and a tight layout of tables gives the room the feel of a regulars' clubhouse. Walking through the kitchen — a practice kept since 1950 — underscores that sense of continuity. The result is an intimate, cozy interior that feels rooted in Phoenix history: a place where formality and warmth coexist and where the space itself carries as much tradition as the menu.
Best For
This is a restaurant built for deliberate, celebratory dinners: business evenings that require privacy and gravitas, date nights that benefit from low lighting and conversational tables, and special occasions that lean on tradition and service. The room-side and tableside service rhythms reward repeat visits and lend themselves to unhurried meals centered on prime cuts and a measured wine list. Because Durant's prioritizes retention of guests over rapid turnover, it suits gatherings that want to linger over steaks, old-school service, and a sense of continuity in a changing city.
Ordering Tips
Center orders on classic steaks and the restaurant's signature cuts: the Porterhouse, Dry-Age Ribeye, and Prime Rib exemplify the menu's focus on red meat. Pair steaks with selections from the wine list, which is described as built around domestic Cabernet and aged inventory. Expect tableside or room-side service—consider requesting tableside attention for carving or wine recommendations. Because the dining room leans toward conversation and slow, traditional service, plan for a full, unhurried meal rather than quick turnover.
Venue details
Ambiance
Old-school steakhouse ambiance with authentic mid-century intrigue, red booths, and neon signs evoking yesteryear glamour.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Porterhouse
- Dry Age Ribeye
- Prime Rib
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- MacAlpine's Soda Fountain, Notable alternative
- Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine, Notable alternative
- Ocotillo, Notable alternative
- Green New American Vegetarian, Notable alternative
- Alexi's Grill, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Durant's compares in Phoenix
Durant's is the stronger choice when ambiance and occasion value matter more than speed or novelty. MacAlpine's Soda Fountain is better for a casual, nostalgic stop, while Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine makes more sense for a shareable, drinks-led group meal.
For flexibility, Ocotillo is the safer cross-shop if the group wants a broader Phoenix dining feel and less formality. Green New American Vegetarian is the cleaner pick for plant-based priorities rather than a classic dinner-room mood.
If the goal is a business-friendly meal with familiar pacing, compare closely with Alexi's Grill. Durant's has the edge for a more occasion-coded night; Alexi's Grill is easier to frame as a practical, no-drama choice.
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Compare Durant's
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Durant's | Phoenix | No published awards |
| MacAlpine's Soda Fountain | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Ocotillo | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Green New American Vegetarian | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Alexi's Grill | Phoenix | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Durant's good for solo dining?
Durant's can work for solo dining if its Phoenix location, business-casual dress code, evening hours fit your plan. It is open Monday to Thursday 4–9:15 PM, Friday 11 AM–10 PM, Saturday to Sunday 4–10 PM. If you are comparing options, MacAlpine's Soda Fountain is another venue to consider.
What are alternatives to Durant's in Phoenix?
Other venues to compare include Alexi's Grill, Dahlia Tapas Tequila & Wine, Ocotillo, Green New American Vegetarian, MacAlpine's Soda Fountain. For Durant's specifically, it is in Phoenix, has a business-casual dress code, keeps the listed weekly hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at Durant's?
Dinner is the safer planning assumption for most of the week, because Durant's opens at 4 PM Monday through Thursday and Saturday through Sunday. Friday is the exception, with hours from 11 AM–10 PM. If you need a specific daytime menu or service detail, confirm directly before going.
How far ahead should I book Durant's?
Information on booking difficulty is not available, so the safest approach is to plan ahead and confirm availability directly with Durant's. The listed hours are Monday to Thursday 4–9:15 PM, Friday 11 AM–10 PM, Saturday to Sunday 4–10 PM.
Is Durant's good for a special occasion?
Durant's may suit a special occasion if you want a Phoenix venue with a business-casual dress code and evening availability. Weekend hours are Friday 11 AM–10 PM and Saturday to Sunday 4–10 PM. For menu, pricing, seating, or other occasion-specific needs, check directly with the venue.
