Character Distinctive Dining

218 E Portland St, Phoenix, United States

🛍 Fish, Wine, Dining, Seafood

4.7 💬 173 Reviews

Phone: +16026754069

Address: 218 E Portland St, Phoenix, United States

City: Phoenix

Menu Dishes: 15

Reviews: 173

Website: http://www.characterphx.com/

"The restaurant is contemporary and ambiance intimate and warm. The indoor tables were widely spaced so as not to crowd guests. There is a patio when weather allows. The waitstaff were excellent both informative and really personable. The bartender created a delicious cocktail specially for me. The menu was small and apparently changes frequently. Dinner was delicious and properly portioned so that there was actual room for the dessert which was equally delicious and inventive. Kudos to the chef! We will definitely recommend Character to our family and friends and return when we are back their way."

Full menu - 15 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Dessert

Dine

Salads

Salad

Complement Your Steak

Graze

Sweets

Starters

Seafood

Bites & Starters

Southern Taste

Pizza

Indulgent Sides

Elisa Elisa

Honestly everything was incredible. I’d go a million times.

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Reviews

Tatiana
Tatiana

Everything- from the food to the service to the drinks -was outstanding!


Nelson
Nelson

this restaurant was a very beautiful surprise. every cure was absolutely delicious!


Tatiana
Tatiana

The service and food are on point. Amazing presentation of delicious food. Definitely fine dining! View menu


Trace
Trace

perfect birthday dinner. attentive staff, good eating, stellar cocktails. peter and ariel were superstars.


Blanche
Blanche

We love Character, food and cocktails are fantastic and the owner's attention to detail to our table, made my husband's birthday dinner there special.


Sally
Sally

We come to Phoenix to eat at cowboy ciao found out it closed but the owner reopened at cdd IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! Great new restaurant Congratulations on your new venture View menu


Elisa
Elisa

the first time here on a long overdue daddy and mami date night. we had an amazing experience. the atmosphere, the service, the food! I would recommend this place to anyone I know. will definitely be repeated again. a.k.a. was just as amazingly large hidden gem in the inner city of phoenix.


Miles
Miles

Great food. Hidden gem. Classy, excellent service, great ambiance. Don't tell your friends or it will get crowded fast! haha The only tricky part is the parking. They don't have a parking lot. Perfect for WAYMO or Lyft. There is a paid parking lot behind the apartment complex to the east of the alley that runs along side of the restaurant. I'm definitely going back.


Sherman
Sherman

The restaurant is contemporary and ambiance intimate and warm. The indoor tables were widely spaced so as not to crowd guests. There is a patio when weather allows. The waitstaff were excellent both informative and really personable. The bartender created a delicious cocktail specially for me. The menu was small and apparently changes frequently. Dinner was delicious and properly portioned so that there was actual room for the dessert which was equally delicious and inventive. Kudos to the chef! We will definitely recommend Character to our family and friends and return when we are back their way. View menu

Categories

  • Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity. View menu
  • Dining Enjoy a diverse dining experience with an array of delectable dishes crafted from the finest ingredients, pleasing both classic and adventurous palates, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

Amenities

  • Amex
  • Beer
  • menu
  • Wine
  • menu
  • Takeout

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