Richardson's Restaurant
Claremont Place, Phoenix
Restaurant in Phoenix, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Richardson's Restaurant is a practical Phoenix pick when ease matters more than awards, chef pedigree, or a tightly defined format. Book it for a relaxed lunch, dinner, or low-pressure celebration; cross-shop Rokerij or Tutti Santi - Phoenix if the occasion needs a more specific room or cuisine identity.
About Richardson's Restaurant
Should you plan on Richardson's Restaurant in Phoenix? Yes if the goal is a practical local meal with broad hours and a smart-casual dress code, but it doesn't appear to feature a chef-driven format, published tasting menu, specific cuisine, or awards-backed splurge.
In Phoenix, where many dining decisions come down to timing and fit for the group, this is best approached as a flexible option rather than a destination defined by ceremony. Its appeal lies in its flexibility for planning around the city, the hours, and the dress code. More specific details about menu, price, chef, or service format should be checked directly before you commit.
Book it for a relaxed occasion, not a trophy dinner
Its strongest feature is scheduling flexibility. Richardson's Restaurant is open from 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 11 PM Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM Saturday, and 8 AM to 10 PM Sunday. That range can work for daytime plans, dinner, or later weekend meals in Phoenix.
The tradeoff is that details on certain aspects are limited. Without a published price range, chef attribution, cuisine category, menu format, or award signal to anchor expectations, the smart move is to treat the visit as a flexible Phoenix meal rather than a high-stakes culinary bet. If the occasion requires a known cuisine lane, visible accolades, or a clearly formal setting, check current details before committing.
Seasonal timing matters more than menu strategy
Because specific dishes are not readily available, the seasonal angle is less about chasing a named order and more about choosing the time that fits the plan. In Phoenix, daytime hours can be practical for flexible meals, while dinner may suit groups that want the meal to carry the evening.
Weekend mornings are also worth noting for groups that prefer an earlier plan, since Richardson's Restaurant opens at 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday rather than 11 AM. That gives it more range than places with only later service, especially when a group wants an earlier start.
Quick reference: choose daytime hours for convenience, dinner for an evening plan, and weekend mornings when the group needs an earlier start.
Planning details
- Location
- 6335 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- richardsonsnm.com
- Phone
- +16022655886
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Richardson's reads like a quietly rooted neighborhood restaurant rather than a destination dining room. The piece describes a space that doesn’t announce itself from the street and leans on repeat patrons, so the mood is low-key and familiar rather than showy. The writing frames the operation as part of Phoenix’s second-wave, locally rooted dining scene—mid-priced, independent and focused on regional identity—so the overall impression is relaxed, unpretentious and quietly charming. The wine program is framed as central to the room, giving the place an organized, deliberate feel without shouting for attention.
Best For
This is a restaurant built to serve the neighborhood and regulars rather than to court wide tourist traffic. It fits evenings where diners want solid, mid-priced cooking with a thoughtful wine list—the sort of place couples or neighbors visit repeatedly, and where groups of friends drop in for a casual meal. Because the write-up emphasizes repeat customers and a wine-minded floor operation, Richardson’s suits relaxed dinners and casual hangouts more than formal special occasions or spectacle-driven nights out.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s listed signatures: carne adovada, red chile–smoked pork and the green chile stew anchor the kitchen’s regional profile and are logical starting points. The copy highlights the wine program as the room’s organizing principle, so ask the server for wine suggestions to match the red-chile and smoky flavors. Given the neighborhood focus and repeat clientele, consider ordering a few shareable plates to taste multiple preparations; rely on staff knowledge when selecting bottles from what the restaurant presents as a deliberately curated list.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy dining room with oversized booths, saltillo tile floors, gleaming copper-topped bar, and colorful Southwestern woven rugs on the walls.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- carne adovada
- red chile-smoked pork
- green chile stew
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 6335 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Rokerij, Notable alternative
- Bluewater Grill, Notable alternative
- Phoenix City Grille, Notable alternative
- Orchard Tavern, Notable alternative
- Tutti Santi - Phoenix, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Richardson's Restaurant compares in Phoenix
Choose Richardson's Restaurant when booking ease and flexibility matter more than a tightly branded dining experience. Compared with Rokerij, it reads as the safer low-pressure choice; Rokerij is the better cross-shop when the group wants a more distinctive atmosphere and is willing to make the venue itself part of the night.
For diners deciding by occasion, Tutti Santi - Phoenix is the clearer pick when Italian food is the point of the booking, while Richardson's is better when the group has mixed preferences and wants an easier, less prescribed plan. Bluewater Grill is the better comparison for seafood-focused diners; choose it when the cuisine decision is already made.
Phoenix City Grille and Orchard Tavern are the other practical cross-shops. Phoenix City Grille is useful when the group wants another established neighborhood-restaurant feel, while Orchard Tavern makes more sense for a more casual tavern-style outing. Richardson's sits in the middle: easy to plan, flexible for groups, and better for a relaxed occasion than a statement meal.
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Compare Richardson's Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Richardson's Restaurant | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Rokerij | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Bluewater Grill | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Phoenix City Grille | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Orchard Tavern | Phoenix | No published awards |
| Tutti Santi - Phoenix | Phoenix | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Richardson's Restaurant?
Treat Richardson's Restaurant as a flexible Phoenix option rather than a formal destination. Hours are 11 AM to 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 11 PM Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM Saturday, and 8 AM to 10 PM Sunday.
Are daytime or evening visits better at Richardson's Restaurant?
Daytime visits can work because the restaurant opens at 11 AM Monday through Friday and 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday. Evening visits are the better fit if you want the meal to anchor the night, with closing at 10 PM most nights and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Richardson's Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can work for a low-key celebration if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your group. It does not appear to feature an award, tasting-menu format, or other trophy-dinner signal.
What should I wear to Richardson's Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. Choose polished, comfortable clothing that fits a Phoenix meal without requiring formal attire.
