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Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (New) Nightlife Bars Wine Bars Canadian (New), Wine Bars [Edit]
2603 N Central AvePhoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 264-2295
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm
Fri 11 am - 12 am
Sat 10 am - 12 am
Sun 10 am - 11 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
310 reviews for Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar
Review Highlights
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"Excellent happy hour and yummy dinner." In 39 reviews -
"The drunken italian sodas were delicious." In 13 reviews -
"...flavors - like their Apricot BBQ Chicken Sandwich." In 6 reviews
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310 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer W.
Phoenix, AZ
5/16/2012 1 Check-in Here
Good food. Very cute atmosphere. The servers are always friendly and know the menu pretty well.
I've been here a few times for lunch and liked it. I would love to try it for happy hour or in the evening. There seems to be a good drink menu and lots of wine options. But, during lunch I can never try the alcoholic options. ;)
It's on my list of places to try in the evening. Highly recommend! -
Review from Bonnie E.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Seriously gonna have to bump 'em up a star!
Here's why:
1. STILL! $3 buck carafes! (bloodies and cape cods, we had and loved)
2. AWeSOMe food (Salmon special bene was excellent!)
3. Server backed off once we told him we were campin' out (but he was still pleasant)
4. Fairytale brownie sundae dessert was a FAIRYTALE!
5. Excellent atmosphere, temperature (I hate freezing!) and people watching.
SOLD! Go here.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/19/2011
Anyone tried the Carrot Maple Soup!? (I noticed it on the board over the bar just as we were getting… Read more »
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Review from Chris D.
4/26/2012 3 photos
Came here as a travel weary businessman on the road and was craving something healthy in the form of some greens & protein. It was a bit hard to find off Central and had to do a few u-turns before finding the place. There's some parking in the back of the restaurant.
There's a nice little outdoor patio area where I would have sat down, if it wasn't super hot that night. The waiters & hostesses were quick to sit me down and take my order and overall was a pleasant experience. The summer salad that I had was pretty amazing too. Added some chicken to that and *boom* a great salad.
The only thing that was odd was the ambiance of the restaurant. The walls are painted black and they tried to go for a "loungy" look even though it's not *really* a lounge. I kinda wish it was more bright in the seating area... -
Review from Janmichael J.
Phoenix, AZ
5/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
The bruschetta is great ! Bread is amazeballs !
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Review from Allison G.
Phoenix, AZ
5/22/2012
Came here on a weekend evening to grab a bite and some needed beverages. We ordered a bottle of wine and started out with their app special, the fried green tomatoes. This was def the best part of the meal. They were pretty yummy. I had the seafood crepes as my entree and wasn't expecting and didn't like the cream sauce. It was too heavy. My husband had a turkey panini of some sort which was pretty good but you can't really go wrong with a sandwich. I wasn't super impressed with the food or the ambience so not sure if I'll be back.
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Review from Aaron B.
Phoenix, AZ
4/17/2012
My wife suggested Switch for brunch on a Saturday morning. We were quickly seated and beat the late rush, which always starts a meal right. We were given good service, good drinks, and good food. The restaurant is beautiful and comfortable inside, and has a nice outdoor area as well. The ambiance is a little trendy, but it was not a deterrent. Their brunch specials are exceptional and we left quite happy.
I had the chef special, a slow cooked pork sandwich, very tasty. My wife enjoyed the crepes juevos rancheros, which were delicious. We also shared a carafe of screwdriver, which tasted like it had fresh squeezed OJ, thumbs up. I have been there once before and have never been disappointed in the food or service.
Thank you Switch, we will be back. -
Review from Meschelle H.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 4/19/2012 4 Check-ins Here
Wow...I don't even know where to start. (The beginning...that's usually a good place)
So, the little lady and I had just finished up with yoga, and Switch was in the very near vicinity, so we figured it'd be a good choice. Wrong. We were greeted in a somewhat timely fashion and seated. Then we waited for a while...and then a little more. The hostess was wiping off a nearby table and asked if we had been helped yet, and when we said no, she went to find our server. Apparently he didn't know we were his table. Ok, it's happened to me before, I'm willing to forgive. Our server, Chris, came over and we ordered our food and drinks. He came back with our bevs and then he didn't stop by again until food came out, meanwhile we had pushed both of our empty water glasses and my empty coffee mug to the end of the table...hoping that he would get the hint. Nope. Then the food came and he finally asked if we wanted more to drink. He dropped off water and coffee and was gone until the END of our meal (which wasn't even good). Was this a joke? He comes over and says "So, how is everything guys?" My woman replied with "I've had better, can we please get the check?" and he didn't even ask what was wrong. He brought the check and we were going to split it down the middle, and he said they were having system issues and couldn't split it. Fine, one card...just get us the eff outta here! When he brought the card back he literally tossed it on the table and told us to have a good day as he was walking away.
Yeah, where's the manager? I told the manager all about our sucky experience and our even suckier server. I was given some excuse that their computer systems were down due to a hacking of sorts and blah blah blah...give me a break. I understand things running a bit slow due to a computer problem, but NEVER coming to check on our meal and us having to ask a different server to please get us condiments and then to not even acknowledge when we tell you we've had better...that's not a computer issue. That's a server who doesn't care about good business and doesn't know how to do his job.
We were given a comp card for the next time we come in, but really I doubt that will happen. It's a shame, because I really do love supporting local gay businesses. But they make it so damn hard with their declining service and mediocre food.
Switch, our relationship must come to an end, because when it comes down to it...it's not me, it's you.Listed in: Me thinks not.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/7/2012
Ok, I'm torn. I dig this the atmosphere, with its trendy vibe and blue lights and the super rad… Read more »
Comment from Tom J. of Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar 4/19/2012
Meschelle, Sorry we failed you the other morning. In a human… More » -
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Review from Dina Z.
Phoenix, AZ
3/5/2012
Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere! I had the spartan pita and the person I was with had the french dip sandwich. The food was very creatively put together and very fresh. I would have given it 5 stars...except that the service was unusually slow.
Will definitely return to check out some of the other dishes! -
Review from Allison H.
Phoenix, AZ
3/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
I went here for happy hour with a long time friend. I wanted to try something new and Switch totally fit the bill.
First off, their happy hour is A-mazing! I had two glasses of white sangria that were just perfect.
My friend and I shared the cheese and fruit plate because it was on special. It was nice to try everything, and since it was on special it made everything taste better.
For my meal I had your traditional cheeseburger, and it was very good. I had half to take home which made for an excellent lunch the next day.
The only thing about the place that was a little strange was the crowd. I expected for having such an awesome happy hour it would be busier, however it was kind of dead. I even saw a group of people be seated and abruptly leave. It was kind of strange. Perhaps it was just an off night. This is definitely a place I would go to again! -
Review from C J D.
Phoenix, AZ
2/18/2012
Great food, a lot of thought goes into menu.
Really good happy hour.
I like the atmosphere as well. Great place. -
Review from Chrystalle B.
Tempe, AZ
2/19/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place is great.
The decor and atmosphere is cozy and hip.
We had a couple of their house drinks. Me: the blueberry cosmo, my hubby the dark and stormy. Delish. We also shared a basket of wedges which I HIGHLY recommend. My hubby had the mac and cheese w/ classic (yes classic) bacon. He loved it, even the next day. He said his fave thing about it is that the cheese stayed creamy throughout the entire meal, it never got hard. I had the lobster and seafood crepes. Um, yeah. So incredibly delicious.
The desserts were great too. red velvet cake and fruit crepes. Mmmmmmmm...... -
Review from Vanessa G.
Tucson, AZ
2/16/2012
I've been here twice with my girlfriend and her family. I absolutely love the ambience and the décor. Very Downtown posh! The Mac & Cheese is to die for...I crave it on a daily basis and have yet to find anything close to it. The Switch House salad is absolutely delicious...very well balanced between sweet and savory. Spicy Bleu Burger is amazing. The Beef is cooked perfectly and the tangy wing sauce with the bleu cheese crumbles is the perfect combination.
They also have THE best cosmos. I suggest the Blueberry Cosmo. I seriously walk out of this place drunk everytime! -
Review from Christine O.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 4/22/2012 11 Check-ins Here
It's hard to believe it's been almost four years since I wrote my first review of Switch. Since then, I've probably been to Switch 25+ times, largely because I now live a few blocks away but also because it's a consistently reliable place for a meal, drinks or both.
Some of my Switch favorites:
*The Mozzarella and Chop Salads - unlike some other local restaurants that will go unnamed, Switch's salads aren't all overly sweet (I am so sick of strawberries and candied walnuts!). These two, in particular, are hearty but still have feel light and fresh. Even the salad that does have the fresh fruit and candied nuts (the House) does a little differently, with fresh blackberries and raspberries and delicious fried onion straws.
*The two seafood appetizers (Lobster/Crab Puffs and the Sesame Shrimp) - the first is rich and really satisfying with a light drink and the shrimp are very fresh and flavorful with an Asian kick.
*The veggie burger - so delicious. We were surprised to find out the veggie burger wasn't made in house because it certainly tastes like it is. It's very filling and doesn't fall apart like most, but still isn't overly formed or artificial.
*Amsterdam Pasta - this is a little heavier than I normally order, but they do a great job making the sauce creamy without overwhelming. Extra points for the truffle oil :)
*Cheap-ass brunch carafes - while the size of the carafes has reduced in the past few months, you still can't beat $3 Bloody Mary carafes (serve about 3) and $6 mimosa carafes. How many lazy Sunday afternoons have I spent downing 2 (or 3) of these delicious concoctions.
Some of the improvable aspects of the experience:
*The brunch service experience - while I understand it must be frustrating to serve super cheap carafes, they're on the menu and people are there at your restaurant, instead of somewhere else in CenPho with almost-as-cheap drinks. So suck it up and don't act like I'm some cheapo or that I can't make a request simply because I'm paying a small amount for booze. Last time I went, I asked for a glass with a salted rim with my Bloody Mary carafe and was refused. Another time, my friend asked for pineapple juice in the Cape Cod carafe and got a lot of attitude about "changing something that's already cheap." Even if he were charged extra (which is fine), the server could have just said that and made the whole thing a lot less awkward.
*The overly-sweet specialty drinks - most of their daily drink specials are really sugary, with tons of grenadine and syrups. I wouldn't mind seeing just a good old vodka soda every now and then.
*The martinis - I've ordered a dirty martini a few times there and I never will again. Must be the olive juice?
*The brunch food menu - It's quite small and has few vegetarian options. Could definitely be expanded.
I definitely won't stop going to Switch, especially since it's so close, and I've had so many great experiences there, but I'd like to see them invest a little time in fixing some of the cons.Listed in: Dirty Martini, If You Please
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/3/2008
You can definitely tell as soon as you walk up to Switch that it is part of the FEZ-Ticoz family.… Read more »
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Review from Amy S.
Phoenix, AZ
2/7/2012 7 Check-ins Here
I love Switch. I really do. In fact, it makes my boyfriend jealous.
Came here last night, again. Monday nights are $5.55 burgers and $3 house cab or chardonnay.
I got the veggie burger, added the individual side of hummus ( I LOVE their hummus!), also got a mixed fry basket (half sweet potato, half wedge) and a blackberry kir royale ($6).
This is my go-to restaurant.
Weekends are $3 carafes bloody mary's or $6 carafes mimosas. Oh, and the breakfast burrito- they must put addictive substances in it because something so simple should not be so sublime.
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Review from John K.
San Francisco, CA
4/28/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nice, relaxing, place! Can here from out of town (OK, San Francisco--if you must know) for a business meeting across the street. Stopped in here with some associates to stragegise and discuss before heading off to the meeting. The decor is nice, the place was fairly quiet (it was like 2:30 PM) which was perfect for our needs. We had the baked lobster and crab puffs for a starter and then I had the house burger. All in all, pretty decent. Our waiter was also very nice. I'll be back.
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Review from Susan M.
Updated - 2/6/2012 13 Check-ins Here
I am honestly quite baffled by a few reviews on here! I have been going to Switch for a while now and I go regularly. I love their unique soups and the fact that they now carry gluten free buns for your enjoyment (and I am sick of eating "lettuce wraps" at other places because I have to eat gluten free) There is an additional charge for the gf bun but it is very, very good!
Love the hummus plate and they always sub cukes for me (gf)........yum! The weekends are dangerous with the HUGE carafes for $3! OMG........get a DD already! Their brunch items are excellent and the quiche is made with a potato crust so, again, I can eat it! Thank you Switch! I bring friends here all the time and they always make us happy.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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6/16/2009
I love Ticoz and finally made it into Switch to check it out. First of all you can't go wrong with… Read more »
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Review from Maikel T.
Phoenix, AZ
5/2/2012
It pains me to write a mediocre review for Switch but I feel I have to vent a little. This is one of my favorite places to go because the hours work for my schedule and the food and service is usually impeccable. But last night wasn't a great experience for me. Our server, Timothy, was a little snappy and just seemed like he had a chip on his shoulder. He didn't smile and barely checked on us. I'm not a hard person to please and I would completely understand if the place was insanely busy, which happens, but there were only a few other tables in the restaurant. Aside from our poor service I watched as a few other employees were passing around a cell phone and chasing each other throughout the restaurant. There is a fine line between a laid back atmosphere and complete laziness...I wasn't impressed. I just hope the management is able to run a tighter ship. Behavior like that will kill a business and there are plenty of other places in the valley I would rather spend my money if it continues. All it takes is a smile and a warm demeanor and if I feel like I'm an inconvenience to a server...I will gladly go elsewhere...
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Review from Chris h.
Mesa, AZ
4/10/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Extremely good $5.55 burgers on Mondays. Be careful though. They come with a side salad. Any other side brings you up a few bucks. The other dishes we have had there have all been really good. Nice presentation and decent price. The sign facing Central Ave. needs to be lit though. When meeting people there, they drive by it many times...
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Review from Melinda H.
Laveen, AZ
4/18/2012
I went there with a friend yesterday, I never been there or even heard of it, but it was great. I had the Mozzarella Caprese Cibata it was unbelievable. So I cant wait to go back and try something else
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Review from Teresa F.
12/22/2011 10 Check-ins Here
I've dined at Switch several times over the last 2.5 years. My first visit was actually the Yelp Elite Black & White Party. They were out to impress that night, and certainly did! Thomas was a fabulous host and the party was a blast!
Lately, I've been meeting clients or friends for lunch or grabbing to-go when I've pulled an extra long day at the office. I've tried many things that have all been great, but keep going back to the same item- Pamplona Veggie Burger. It is AMAZING!! It's a black bean, soy patty with corn in it as well. The burger includes shredded spinach, sun-dried tomato spread, aioli & chipotle sherry dressing, and topped with an onion ring. I always add goat cheese. I was hesitant to order a veggie burger, since I eat all types of meat. I cannot be more happy that I did!
Switch offers modern decor, low lighting, and friendly service. This is a fabulous sister business of FEZ. Mark Howard and his team continue to do a superb job! -
Review from Tara G.
Goodyear, AZ
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great atmosphere. Food good. Service even better. Jacob rocks!
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Review from Jessica L.
Phoenix, AZ
1/31/2012
UPDATE - The owner contacted me in regards to my review and has been pro-active in providing some better training for the wait staff. I haven't been back to verify any improvements but the fact that the owner is trying says a lot I think.
Original Review: The good....Food and Menu Options? YES! All the food we had was delicious and they had some nice choices. Good Prices? YES! Brunch was very good and the prices of carafes was really good.
The bad....Service? Meh... perhaps we just got the slow waitress. It seemed to take forever to get our food and drinks on Sunday morning. Then when we requested our checks it took her over 15 minutes (we almost just left) but we instead decided to stand by the register waiting to pay...then she shorted our friends change by $12 so lucky he counted it before we walked off. She was very apologetic about the delay but if the tip hadn't been included in our check (we had a large group) we probably wouldn't have left her one or at least not much of one.
With that being said, I will still try this place again even with our bad service experience and give it a chance to get more stars as it has the potential for at least a 4 star if not 5. So give it a try if you are in the area :) -
Review from Becky H.
Avondale, AZ
4/2/2012
Great happy hour! Our waiter Tim was by far one of the BEST waiters we've ever had. Highly recommend!
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Review from Russ Y.
Flagstaff, AZ
3/26/2012 9 Check-ins Here
Excellent service and food. Will not come back to Phoenix withouth stopping in here.
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Review from Dottsy Z.
12/4/2011 16 Check-ins Here
Switch has really picked its game up in the past year or two.
I remember the days of eating at Switch and walking away from the place saying, "Yeah..that was just ok". They seem to have a new chef now, or they really took customer feedback into consideration.
I have been to Switch several times and have found new things on the menu to love. From the delicious and rich Lobster and Crab Puffs to the hearty and filling Apricot BBQ Feta Chicken sandwich. One of my favorite sandwiches is the Mozzarella Caprese Ciabatta. I usually add prosciutto to my sandwich and it makes it THAT much better. Try the sandwich with a side of Sun Dried Tomato Risotto; yum!
Sometimes they have some amazing specials. About a month ago, for brunch, I enjoyed the Chef's Special of Duck Hash. The hash was well made and flavorful. I felt lucky that I came in for a quick brunch that day. He's always thinking something delicious and "hangover friendly" on the weekends.
My latest crush is Apricot BBQ Feta Chicken Sandwich. "Oh, what's that?", you might ask. Well let me tell you, my friend. That's a sandwich comprised of warm, sliced chicken, a sweet apricot bbq sauce, sauteed spinach, sharp, tangy feta cheese, and a garnish of onion and cilantro (I usually skip the garnish due to personal taste). The sweet and tangy combo is AMAZING. I highly suggest it.
You might, also, want to give their onion rings a try. I'm not a huge fan of onion rings, but Switch makes some darn good ones.
Did you think I wouldn't comment on their drinks? To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of Switch's drinks. I always have to upgrade my alcohol selection and ask for less syrup in order to avoid Hangover City. When I do order a beverage, I tend to go with a Drunken Italian Soda.
If you're looking for a nice lunch or dinner spot that isn't too hard on the pocket book, give Switch a try. Their affordable, and creative meals will make you make that Switch! -
Review from Jill B.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 1/14/2012
Update from my previous review: I did contact the owner, Tom, with more info. Per our email correspondence, the menu was correct, and the kitchen and wait staff needed to be re-trained.
My brother and I ended up visiting Switch around New Year's, and our meal cost was covered (as mentioned in the owner comment below). I ordered the Dragon Pita again and it was delicious, so it seems the re-training was helpful. My brother ordered some sort of BLT sandwich and really liked it as well.
I definitely appreciate a business that takes feedback (even on Yelp) as a learning/retraining opportunity, and one that will correct a bad experience, so I've upped my rating.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/11/2011
Around 9:30 tonight my mom and I went to Switch for dinner. I was excited to order the Dragon Pita… Read more »
Comment from Tom J. of Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar 12/12/2011
Jill, My sincere apologies for letting you down the other… More » -
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Review from Derek B.
Phoenix, AZ
3/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
The waiter got the drink wrong: "up" means served strained without ice, not on the rocks, but I was happy about the mistake, The Salmon melted in my mouth and the bread pudding made me fat for hours, but was so worth it. Great atmosphere and none of our plates were empty when taken away. I would definitely go back. Good service, great food, fun atmosphere. Great flexible hours on a Sunday. GO !
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Review from Bethanie L.
Phoenix, AZ
12/21/2011
As an avid fan of Fez, I had been looking forward to trying their sister restaurant Switch. Drink specials were good for the downtown scene, but unfortunately that is where the compliments end.
For a $10 sandwich (with small side salad) I expect fresh and high quality ingredients. Instead the sandwiches my husband and I got seemed barely above par of Subway. My sandwich was the Murano Chicken which described chicken and prosciutto. The "chicken" was a processed tasting lunch meat, not chicken breast. The aioli sauce was slathered on, almost as if to mask the rest of the sandwich, and the overly thick-cut under ripe tomato had to be picked off. The ciabatta bread also seemed fake and processed. Even the dressing on the Caesar side salad tasted weird...
I am truly disappointed to find Switch's food barely above what you would find at a fast food establishment for much cheaper. -
Review from Judy F.
We had a reservation for 18, but our other 7 friends wimped out at the last min. The 11 of us enjoyed Switch. We had the high table by the bar and kitchen. Tim was our server and he was awesome!!! The weekend brunch menu looks so yummy. I ordered the Breakfast Gallette (large puffy pasty topped 2 eggs, sausage, jack cheese & cheddar cheese, & served with breakfast potatoes. Everything tasted so so good, one minor thing I did not know the eggs were over easy.
The rest of the group polished off their food too! Some of us ordered off the regular menu. OMG, the burger looks and smells delicious! I so need to be back to order another things off the regular menu!!!!Listed in: Breakfast/Brunch, Good for Groups, My ROTDs
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Review from Jessica R.
Phoenix, AZ
Updated - 1/9/2012 13 Check-ins Here
Absolutely love the food that Switch has to offer me. I don't think I've ever tried something on the menu that I wasn't absolutely satisfied with. Oh wait, I remember one thing, their martini, but I'm pretty sure I'm just not a martini drinker so that's why I didn't like it.
I love that they have monthly specials and I make an effort to try them out once a month. Their daily $3 drink specials is so awesome!!! The service has always been good to me.
If you haven't checked out Switch yet then you are for sure missing out so get your butt over there and dig in.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/15/2010
Just got back from lunch at Switch and I am SUPER happy I decided to go here for my birthday lunch.… Read more »
Comment from Tom J. of Switch Restaurant & Wine Bar 1/11/2012
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Review from Phil S.
Phoenix, AZ
2/21/2012
Yay-a short walk off the light rail.
Yay-decent drink specials and a nice happy hour.
Yay-open till midnight for late night downtown noshing.
Yay-service is almost always impeccable-with explainable lapses few and far between.
My only real "complaint" is they screwed with my favorite appetizer-the Apricot BBQ Chicken Skewers/Pops. The sauce is to die for-first they were flat grilled skewers-awesome. Then they rolled them up into a Popsicle looking piece of grilled chicken-OK, a little odd but still tasty. THEN...they breaded the chicken. Ewww. The best BBQ sauce on the planet can't save these things. I asked my server why tamper with perfection, and he said that most customers like it better.
Ah well-won't keep me from going there ever again. Maybe just less often.
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Review from Lloyd B.
I've heard nothing but great things about this place but in my humble opinion, it was just okay. It probably would've been better if we weren't a party of 12.
I had the garlic and lemon hummus to start and that was delicious. I loved the tasty garlic spread over the bite sized slices of pita. I ordered the salmon fresca thinking it would be just as good. Unfortunately, the food took what seemed like an eternity (at least 30+ minutes) before it was brought out.
They waited too long to serve our meal. I saw our dishes sitting on the counter for a while. We weren't served until all the dishes were prepared and because we were such a large group, that wait was loooong. The food was cold by the time I took my first bite and I wasn't the only one complaining. *sigh*
The parmesan crusted salmon was flavorful but it should've been soft and warm at the very least. The bed of polenta that the salmon was served on ended up being spongy and dough like. Not the most appetizing. The portions were on the larger size but what's the point when the food was just...blah.
The service was decent though. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and it was refilled a few times without even asking.
The atmosphere is very welcoming and the menu looks delicious. I'd definitely come back here again for dinner or lunch to try something else, but for now it's A-OK. -
Review from stephanie a.
Phoenix, AZ
11/15/2011 1 photo
Four stars purely on the staff!! They were so attentative to our party, our waiter was fantastic and the cooks had someone come out and make sure i didn't want fried onions on my burger....because i ordered it with the gluten free bun. Service like this is amazing!!
The food is sooo goood!! You can't go wrong with one of the burger--the Switch House Burger is amazing!! So much goat cheese:) And perfect amount of ceasar salad on the side.
Most of my party agreeded that we'll be back for many more lunches and possibly happy hours:) -
Review from Candace R.
Tempe, AZ
10/10/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Heading back to Tempe after a day up North...we wanted to stop in dtphx for dinner. Having been here before, I suggested Switch and that's where we ended up. There were two large groups (10+) that were just getting settled in, but we were seated quickly. Our server was great, and I decided on the buffalo chicken sandwich with a side of fries and red sangria to drink. Btw, everything on their menu looks delicious, and everyone at the table had a hard time deciding. Anyways, my sandwich was bomb. The bread was delicious, the sauce had a great kick, and the chicken was plentiful. And the fries were as good as I remembered. The sangria was pretty average, but I ended up scoring a blueberry martini due to a mistake at another table which was very dangerous ;-)
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Review from Daniel E.
2/10/2012 5 Check-ins Here
The food here is always good. I never have had a problem with the food at all. But the service can be hit or miss sometimes. I have had great servers that pay attention to us and then we have had horrible servers who seem less than thrilled to be there.
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Review from Sara C.
Mesa, AZ
2/20/2012
Finally made it to Switch! The sangria is a must, and the flavors of the Amsterdam Pasta are so well-developed!
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Review from Allie F.
Phoenix, AZ
3/18/2012
Dinner was absolutely delicious. Not a single complaint about the food. The ambience was very nice; this would be a great after-work place with a long table in the middle and comfy chairs for large crowds. There is also outdoor seating. Prices were good. My only complaint was the service. We had to wait a very long time for our waiter to appear and then had a long wait for the bill. Another server actually cleared our table and brought me a box, as we were obviously ready to leave.
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Review from Taylor M.
Cave Creek, AZ
2/18/2012
So we were looking for a restaurant to have dinner before we hit the Kathy Griffin event at the Comerica. Being suburbanites, we wanted to eat at a restaurant that was definately Central Phoenix. No chains for us tonight. This place is a great place. Not too large, but offers a patio in the back, this Central Avenue restaurant is a short walk from the Encanto Boulevard light rail station. One suggestion on Friday (or Saturday) night dining: make reservations. My better half suggested this the day before and I'm glad he did. There was a wait for people without reservations, but when we showed up, our table was waiting for us. The server was very nice and attentive and the food was very good. The atmosphere was hip, slightly dark, but comfortable. We sat at a table for 2 near the bar and didn't feel overcrowded. I highly suggest this restaurant if you have never been.
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Review from Kierstan G.
San Francisco, CA
12/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
This restaurant is great. When you walk into it you feel like you could be in any city, SF, NYC, DC...its swanky, hip and the food is delicious. The only time you realize that you are in fact in Phoenix is when the bill comes and you realize that you and a friend ate appetizers, salad, entrees and coffee for the price of one drink in any of the other previous mentioned cities.
We happned upon this restaurant on the recommendation of the hotel receptionist. basically our only criteria was someplace close...as we had to drive a few hours to Globe Arizona that night. (now if you are wondering, hmm, globe where is that...its the middle of nowhere and no you haven't heard of it)...Our hotel lady said the name is "switch like a lightbulb" after going though I believe "Switch" may have another meaning...we are glad she mentioned it as its unlikely we would have found it ourselves, its so small and dark from the outside.
Anyway, there are many small plates, to which we had three. (too much) The rissotto balls were outstanding. the chicken appetizers were ok, good but nothing fancy. I ordered a cucumber salad as well. And the chicken came with a side cucumber salad thing which I thought was the salad but another much bigger one came a few minutes later. The ceaser salad looked good and I think was like 2.75...no really, you read that right. The entrees were yummy, a au jus type of sandwhich and I got some pasta special....all very good.
And the best part, if I checked in I got 10 dollars off. All of this food, plus coffee came to 42.00.
The drink menu looked yummy, full of fancy cocktails, but we couldn't partake...as we had to drive to Globe Arizona...but we ordered two coffees to keep us awake...because the ride is boring to globe...only weird thing, no to go coffee cups, wtf? The patio looked very cute but I think its for smokers...
All in all, i'd be back to switch. Id even be back if it was located in San Francisco... -
Review from Chris E.
Phoenix, AZ
9/8/2011
This is one of the most rated restaurants in Phoenix, with a four star average. What can I say?
Excellent food consistently. Friendly and courteous staff. I had a fortunate lunch date with Sweet D today, ordered the hummus appetizer with grilled red peppers, artichoke hearts and pita. I was able to replace half the pita with cucumbers for summer coolness. It was an excellent, filling, lunch. I brought half back for my lunch tomorrow.
