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2611 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004

602-264-5967 

http://www.durantsaz.com  

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2611 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004

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  • American, Seafood, Steak House
    Sun 4:30pm-10pm, Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 5pm-11pm
    $$$$ $$$, $$$$
    All Major Credit Cards, Diners Club, cash
  • business casual
    Business Dining, Kid Friendly, Smoking, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted, Recommended
    Lot Available, Valet
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The first and last word in old-school cool in dowtown Phoenix. For more than half a century, the house Jack Durant built has served up class by the barrelful as well as classics like sautéed chicken livers, oysters Rockefeller, lamb chops with mint jelly, and Delmonico steaks, to name a few. Serious fressers can eat their way to a plaque on the wall by polishing off Durant's 48-ounce porterhouse, and you get to do so in leather booths that once hosted Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, and Robert Mitchum, among other luminaries. Walking through the kitchen to the dining room is an experience in and of itself. And the bar crowd is lively and entertaining. Partake in the legend for yourself by imbibing a few dry martinis or a Dewar's on the rocks whilst relaxing in a banquette once occupied by Barry Goldwater. You'll be totally money, baby.








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    | Tempe, AZ | 10 Reviews

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    The surroundings are high class! A true destination for a steak connoisseur!

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    | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Flashy, trendoid nightclubs have tried their best to Disney up the martini, essentially dumping the dessert of the day into a cocktail glass, splashing around some alcohol, and slapping the suffix "-tini" on it. The result is a concoction that looks like something a Kool-Aid-swilling, Skittle-chomping Muppet might have vomited. The beauty of the martini is its crisp simplicity. Durant's, the unparalleled old school steakhouse and lounge, has understood this since its inception in 1950. Martinis here are as smooth as the red leather interior is swingingly swank. For the best that the classic martini can be, Durant's always feels like home.

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    | Phoenix, AZ | 247 Reviews

    4
    | Thu, May 6, 2010

    So 1950's old school. Love the decor and the scallops I had were perfectly cooked.

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  • 2011 | Best Old School Steak House

    Enough with the Mad Men stuff, already. When it comes to real retro style dining -- big booths, red velvet wallpaper, and lavish décor -- Arizonans in the know go to Durant's (through the back door, thank you). Servin' up slabs of perfectly prepared New York strip steaks and a hell of a good martini or two, this Phoenix landmark and classic chophouse -- alive and well for more than half a century -- has likely served your dad, or even your dad's dad, on more than... More »

  • 2011 | Best Martini

    Durant's is a Phoenix institution synonymous with old-school charm, from the "humble kitchen" to the low-lit bar that transports you to yesteryear. In honor of the vintage Rat Pack environment, we recommend you indulge in a cocktail that defined that era: the martini. Leave the appletinis and cosmos for girls' night out, because, at Durant's, you should be sipping a cocktail that will put a fire in your belly and/or hair on your chest. We're talking straight gin or vodka (we'll leave that... More »

  • 2010 | Best Competitive Eating Splurge

    Sometimes, you just need a little steak. Other times, you just need a lot of steak. When heaps of beef are what you're after -- and you've got the cash -- there's no better meal than Durant's 48-ounce porterhouse. Plain on the outside, fancy-pants on the inside, Durant's is a Phoenix institution that's hosted powerful politicos, celebrities, and mobsters alike. Nestled menacingly amidst the sparse yet solid menu of savory steaks and classic cocktails, this massive meal waits to... More »

  • 2010 | Best Old-School Steak House

    The past few years have seen a serious proliferation of steak houses across the Valley, each one with a different take on enjoying a good hunk of animal flesh. It's certainly fun to try them out as if we were trying on different outfits, but when a perfect New York strip and a martini are what suit us, we head to Durant's for the vintage vibe, where we're surrounded by red velvet wallpaper and lavish flower arrangements. Cozied up in the lounge slurping oysters or hanging out in one of the... More »

  • 2009 | Best Old-School Steakhouse

    A whole lot of upscale, contemporary steakhouses have opened up in town over the past couple of years -- especially from celebrity chefs looking to make an imprint on the Valley's dining scene -- and we're not entirely sure that the trend has subsided. People love their meat, and they're always looking for new ways to enjoy it. But even though we're happy to get our steak fix at the newest trendy steakhouses, we're still loyal to Durant's after all these years. There are good... More »

  • 2008 | Best Martini

    Flashy, trendoid nightclubs have tried their best to Disney up the martini, essentially dumping the dessert of the day into a cocktail glass, splashing around some alcohol, and slapping the suffix "-tini" on it. The result is a concoction that looks like something a Kool-Aid-swilling, Skittle-chomping Muppet might have vomited.The beauty of the martini is its crisp simplicity. Durant's, the unparalleled old school steakhouse and lounge, has understood this since its inception in 1950.... More »

  • 2007 | BEST MARTINI

    No point in serving us a dainty dash of vodka with a silly lemon twist. When we want a martini, we want it old-school: gin, olives, the tiniest touch of vermouth, and a giant icy glass. Durant's delivers on every level. Even better, the drinks aren't poured by some silly college girl who thinks cleavage compensates for bad service. In the dark, clubby bar of this Phoenix institution, you'll get a crash course in what the good old days had to offer: All the classics, done simply and perfectly. More »

  • 2005 | BEST DRUNK FOOD

    With the ghosts of such renowned tipplers of yore like John Wayne and Jack Durant roaming the place, it's no wonder that this Phoenix classic serves what we regard as the best drunk food ever conceived on the face of the planet. Indeed, after our fifth or sixth Crown and Coke, what we want is a plate or two of "Durant's debris." Rumored to be the leftovers of all the fine steaks served at Durant's -- hence the title "debris" -- these come as two skewers of mesquite-broiled cubes of filet... More »

  • 2005 | BEST CAESAR SALAD

    In the good old days, waiters at Durant's prepared our fave Caesar salad tableside, rather than delivering it done from the kitchen as they do today. But no matter where they mix it up, this is still the hands-down tastiest, most authentic Caesar we've ever eaten -- and believe us, Caesar salads are practically a staple in our diet. Which means we've eaten more than our share of limp, wide-cut romaine doused with bottled dressing, sprinkled with grated (rather than shredded -- can you... More »

  • 2004 | BEST CAESAR SALAD

    Why is something so apparently straightforward as a Caesar salad so difficult to obtain these days? The classic dish, invented in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian restaurateur Caesar Cardini, should ideally be tossed at tableside, using fresh romaine, grated Parmesan, croutons, a dressing made with lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, and sometimes anchovies, either on the side, or ground into the sauce. Good luck getting it tossed at tableside in the 21st century, or even with romaine,... More »

  • 2004 | BEST MARTINI

    The classic martini -- not those pink, blue and yellow frou-frou concoctions that bottle blondes imbibe at chichi clubs -- has had many champions: everyone from FDR and Richard Nixon to W.C. Fields and James Bond. But we'd like to cop a quote from surrealist director Luis Bu--uel, who wrote in his memoir My Last Sigh that the making of a dry martini "should resemble the Immaculate Conception," especially when it comes to adding the vermouth. At Durant's, if you don't watch carefully, you'll... More »

  • 2003 | BEST PLACE TO HIDE IN THE DARK

    We're not vampires. Really. But we do admit to having a certain aversion to sunlight. It's just so hot. And bright. But when we want to chill out and calm down, we make tracks for Durant's, a Valley legend since 1950. In good, old-fashioned style, Durant's keep the lights turned way down low, even during the lunch hour. If there are any windows in this joint, we haven't found them. The room is cloaked instead by deep red booths and walls, and black-topped tables, and manned by classic... More »

  • 2002 | Best Martini

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Dinner Menu
Appetizers
 
Fresh Oysters On The Half Shell
1/2 dozen, 1 dozen
 
Kobe Sliders (3)
 
Fried Calamari
 
Sauteed Chicken Livers
 
Spinach - Artichoke Dip
 
Durant's Debris
Entree Salads
 
Caesar Salad
enhanced with grilled chicken, shrimp, seared salmon, broiled filet mignon
 
Beef Steak Tomato
bleu cheese, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette
 
Wedge Salad
with gorgonzola, bacon, egg & tomato
 
Spinach Salad
with pecans, sun dried cranberries, & goat cheese
 
Grilled Shrimp & Dungeness Crab Louie
Entrees - Seafood
all entrees are served with soup or salad and your choice of : roasted garlic mashed potatoes, french fries, baked potato or rice pilaf. substitute caesar salad, spinach salad or stuffed baked potato with any entree
 
Catfish
with cajun remoulade
 
Trout
with tarter sauce
 
Salmon
with mango ginger glaze
 
Crab Cakes
with chipotle aioli
 
Grilled Scallops
with herb cream sauce
Entrees - Chicken
all entrees are served with soup or salad and your choice of : roasted garlic mashed potatoes, french fries, baked potato or rice pilaf. substitute caesar salad, spinach salad or stuffed baked potato with any entree
 
Chicken Piccata
 
Chicken Paillarde
 
Chicken Marsala
Side Orders
 
Au Gratin Potatoes
 
Stuffed Baked Potato
 
Onion Rings
 
Sauteed Mushrooms
 
Sauteed Spinach
Homemade Desserts
 
Durant's Trey Of Creme Brulee
 
Strawberry Shortcake
for two
 
Fresh Fruit Crisp
a la mode
 
Chocolate Indulgence Cake
 
Key Lime Pie

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