Best Restaurants in Gilbert (2025)
An all-day landmark in a 1930s market building, serving wood-fired plates, scratch pastries, and serious espresso. Praised by local food critics and a reliable anchor of the Heritage District’s dining scene.
A Gilbert original smoking brisket, turkey, and ribs over Arizona pecan wood since 1998. Frequently lauded by Phoenix New Times and other critics for its sense of place and steadfast quality.
Farm-driven pub food and creative beers from a boundary-pushing local brewery. Regularly recommended by Phoenix New Times; the duck-fat fries and PB&J burger are Valley favorites.
Set amid working fields, this casual standby turns farm produce and Arizona meats into burgers, salads, and shrimp tacos. Its agrarian setting embodies Gilbert’s food culture.
A wood-fire kitchen inside Barnone that channels Agritopia’s farm into blistered pizzas, hearty salads, and sandwiches. Low-key, ingredient-first cooking with true neighborhood spirit.
Asian-inspired plates, house-made dumplings, and a strong cocktail program, cited by local guides covering the Heritage District. A go-to for ramen, buns, and patio cocktails.
Family-run spot channeling California beach culture with oysters, clam chowder, and beer-battered fish tacos. Included in Phoenix New Times’ Heritage District dining roundups.
Breakfast-and-lunch favorite in a historic-style home, known for scratch baking and generous plates. A neighborhood staple that keeps mornings delicious and unhurried.
Family-run barbecue blending Texas craft with Arizona touches. Known for long-smoked brisket, ribs, corn casserole, and a backyard setting that feels like a community cookout.
A 25-year community favorite baking bread all day and turning out prizewinning sandwiches like the prickly pear chicken, plus pizza and pastas. Highlighted by Discover Gilbert.
A longtime independent serving Mediterranean-leaning comfort food with an old-school, chef-driven spirit. Frequently covered by Phoenix New Times and cherished by locals for decades.
