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    Restaurant in Phoenix, United States

    Durant's

    100Pearl Points

    Old-school dinner room

    Durant's, Restaurant in Phoenix

    About Durant's

    Durant's is worth considering 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.

    Durant's is a Phoenix venue with business-casual dress and evening-focused hours most of the week. The clearest verified planning details are its schedule and dress code, so the safest read is to choose it when those basics fit the night rather than relying on unverified 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 verified 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 verified fit, not for an assumed format

    The assigned expectation should be clear before booking: the available verified information does not establish Durant's as a tasting-menu destination, a casual quick stop, or any other specific dining format. Do not build the recommendation around unverified menu structure, chef details, beverage programming, or price.

    Use the confirmed 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 verified price signal, cuisine detail, or menu format supplied here, 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 verified basis for choosing Durant's here is its listed schedule and dress code, not unverified claims about cuisine or format.

    For a special dinner or group plan, pick the time intentionally and verify 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.

    Quick reference: best assessed by its Phoenix location, business-casual dress code, verified hours; confirm menu style, pricing, other details directly.

    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, the verified planning details are that 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 verified 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?

    No verified booking-difficulty information is supplied here, 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. The verified 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.

    Location

    2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

    Phoenix, United States

    Compare Durant's

    Durant's Phoenix and similar venues
    VenueLocation
    Durant'sPhoenix
    MacAlpine's Soda FountainPhoenix
    Dahlia Tapas Tequila & WinePhoenix
    OcotilloPhoenix
    Green New American VegetarianPhoenix
    Alexi's GrillPhoenix

    How Durant's Phoenix compares with similar nearby venues.

    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

    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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