Richardson's Restaurant

Located just off the main street with modest parking and easy access, Richardson Restaurant presents itself as a low-lit, intimate venue, ideal for a first date or quiet dinner. A larger dining room is available for group seating, though space remains fairly limited throughout. The ambiance leans heavily into darkness, offering a cozy feel; however, guests with mobility challenges should take note. The booths are elevated, and the space between tables is quite narrow. Navigating the dining room can be difficult for those requiring additional room or accessibility accommodations. My initial impression of the menu was hopeful. The daily specials sounded inspired and thoughtfully curated. Unfortunately, by the fourth or fifth item, the spark of excitement faded. The list felt more like a collection of loosely themed dishes than a cohesive offering. For my meal, I ordered the enchiladas with green sauce. While the presentation was confusing enough so to question what had actually arrived; the flavor profile was far more successful. The bold, layered seasoning compensated for the lack of visual appeal. One standout was the onion rings, which are reportedly a house favorite. They lived up to the praise. Crispy, well-seasoned, and paired with a rich dipping sauce, they were easily the highlight of the evening. Service was friendly but slightly disjointed. Staff members were quick to greet and move along before questions could be asked or answered. This hurried pace may be a response to prior critiques regarding slow service. If so, the adjustment is understandable, though it sacrificed some of the natural hospitality. In summary, Richardson Restaurant offers an enjoyable dining experience with a few caveats. It feels more like a place to check off your list rather than a must-visit gem. Still, the kitchen shows potential; with refined service pacing and stronger menu cohesion, it could evolve into something truly memorable.

THE VERY BEST AND TASTES JUST LIKE THE GREAT GOOD IN NEW MEXICO. We will be back.. great service, wonderful atmosphere above all that THE BEST FOOD BY FAR!!! Ruben was our server and he did amazing.. Valet parking was awesome again, thank you for a wonderful experience..

No matter where you go in life, there are always old staples that you can count on. Richardson’s in Phoenix is just that place. Incredible New Mexican cuisine. Great service and atmosphere too. I have been many times over the years and have never been disappointed. This visit was brunch but honestly every meal I have had has been amazing. Check it out sometime!

I have a spiritual experience every time I eat here. I recently tried the pasta Heidi after five years of eyeing it in the menu and I certainly should have tried it sooner. I love showing this place off to out-of-town friends. The Sangria was delicious.

I have been told by several people to try this place. So, finally, my BFF and I had our girls night out and this was a convenient location for the both of us. It was amazing! Will be bringing all my out of town friends here!!!

Beautiful restaurant with great food served on hot plates. The baked potato was the best I’ve ever had. I’d pass on the cheese dip. Enchiladas were okay as the meat is in big cubes which just isn’t my thing where there wasn’t as much flavor to the meat. Salsas were very good. Crème brûlée was more like a pudding texture and not much of a crispy top. Excellent service and beautiful restaurant.

Im from Colorado but me and my family always make a special trip to Richardson's / The Rokerij. It's my wife and my daughters favorite restaurant and for great reason.

This restaurant was recommended by a colleague. We dined here for the first time for dinner. They have an expensive patio, which looked great, but I was overruled. We ate inside, which is nice and dark. Our service this trip was very slow. Secondly, we were charged for 3 glasses of wine we did not order. We ordered the Cadillac Margarita 4.5/5, Taos Combo 4/5, NEW MEXICAN QUESO 3/5 (more spinach dip than queso), QUESADILLAS Chicken 4/5, BACON WRAPPED GRILLED SHRIMP 5/5, and salmon off blackboard 4/5. Huge portions.

What an iconic place with the most American sized portions ever. First... parking lot. Park somewhere- anywhere!- in the parking lot and walk directly back to the sign, even though it looks like it leads to a patio. Second... pack your glasses and flashlights. It's dark, but it's a vibe. Two of us ordered the guacamole, which came with pico and salsa. I don't know how much it cost, but it was awesome. They had those thick cut, freshly fried chips, and we hurt ourselves on the appetizer alone. Then fiery hot metal plates loaded with enough food for a foreign family of 5. Ahhhh, America. I had an enchilada plate with 3 different enchiladas. The tortillas on my enchiladas were pretty mushy and gross, but the shrimp filling was bomb. Lots of daily specials posted on chalkboards. Fun vibe, and I'd definitely come back!

I'm really disappointed to write this, because the food was good and our server David was fantastic--but the treatment we received from the hostess, Olivia, was completely unacceptable and soured the entire experience. My friend and I arrived and were told they "don't seat two people," which was confusing and honestly just rude. Olivia then tried to redirect us to another restaurant under the same ownership nearby, which was practically empty and looked closed. We returned and made a reservation at the original place, only to be ignored again. Meanwhile, a couple who walked in after us was seated right away. When we asked Olivia if she would be our server, she snapped, "Definitely not," which was appalling. Her attitude was cold and unwelcoming from start to finish. Even worse, the manager did nothing to address the situation. David, our server, was the only saving grace--he was kind, professional, and attentive. The food was enjoyable as well. But Olivia's rude behavior and the manager's inaction made it hard to enjoy what should've been a nice night out. I'm not sure I'd come back, and I wouldn't recommend it based on this experience.

Came here for happy hour and the whole place smelled like vomit. I would have left from that alone but my friend really likes this place and didn't seem to be as revolted by the smell. I was served scallops wrapped in raw bacon. Raw. Two roaches crawled up the wall next to us. We moved and a third roach ran across the table. Nope. We left. German cockroaches too, which means they have an infestation. Management blamed the weather. All around gross.

Of the 3 spaces at this location, this is our least favorite unless it's nice enough to sit on the patio. The copper top tables are pretty, food is good but the atmosphere is definitely different inside this space. Not quite sure what it is but we're not the only ones who notice it. Overall it's still on our list of go to places for brunch. Dinner we prefer either Rokerij or Rosie's.

Elevated NM food and it's the best! Whether it's Richardsons, Rokerij or Dick's Hideaway your always in for a treat and they have some of the best NM Chile around. We mostly come here for brunch and every meal is amazing! If you can stand the heat I highly recommend trying the level 2 green chile!

By far the best breakfast in the entire value. We've been there a couple dozen times and it never fails to deliver. A diverse menu, unmatched service, and great cocktails. You really can't go wrong. It's the one place I make sure I take guests who are visiting the valley. Dinner is spectacular as well.

Make a reservation, parking is valet or good luck finding street parking Service and seating is prompt I ordered the enchiladas; beef, chicken and pork. They were good, but the beans overwhelmed the dish. Don't get me wrong the beans were really good. The beans had a kick to them which I felt over powered the flavorings of the enchiladas Santa Fe chicken was a large meal it came with fries and we decided on fries. Fries were surprisingly good and we all enjoyed eating them as the serving size was generous. My friend thought the chicken was bland The flourless chocolate cake came topped with fresh berries and a dash of canned cream. It was very dense and rich. I am glad we were sharing that. It was a much heavier cake than I had anticipated

Im always on the hunt for the best spots in the greater Phoenix area. Richardson's is a cool spot that has several different bar and restaurant areas tied together. They serve the same food, you'll just get a little different ambiance each area you go to. The food overall is decent. We had several things from what I posted in photos to the jalapeno poppers and a few other apps. They serve the food extremely hot, which I can appreciate. I want to come back and try this place for dinner and get that experience. Overall, not bad! Cheers.

I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The inside has dimmed lighting with candles on every table, the outside patio is surrounded in greenery and also a vibe. I stopped by for happy hour 4-6 on a Monday and the restaurant was not busy at all so the service was prompt. I got a house margarita and smoked peach margarita (Had a Smokey favor) We had the queso & chips and ordered carne asada enchiladas with the habanero sauce! My mouth was on fire but in a good way lol so if you like spice get the habanero!

I'm so torn on Richardson's. Wanted to love it but there are clearly some issues. Location/parking/ambiance: 5 stars Valet parking is fantastic and prompt. We appreciated not having to search for parking. The place looks really small from the outside but looks are deceiving. It's actually pretty large with patio dining, "garden" dining and indoor dining....but they're all kind of indoors. We chose to sit in the fire pit and the host lit the fireplace for us. I should have stopped him because it was 85 freakin' degrees yesterday but whatever, it made the ambiance really nice. Service: 1 star The host that we encountered definitely had an air about him. An air of snootiness that we didn't appreciate. He really didn't seem to care about the patrons. The one positive is mentioned above - lighting the fireplace. Our server was horrible. Upon sitting down the host said he would let the server know we were there. Now I don't know if he failed to do that or what but it took 15 minutes for a server to appear. Thankfully, we had asked the host for water. We ordered adult beverages and 3 different appetizers. Drinks came in a decent amount of time however the apps took forever. When she brought them, she said she would bring the bacon wrapped shrimp out in a minute when they were done. Said server swung back by 30 minutes later and we had to ask about the shrimp so I can't help but wonder if she forgot to put that in to the kitchen. When we ordered a 2nd drink and told her we wanted to order shots. I placed my order and when my husband asked for 2 different things they don't have so he hesitated for a moment to figure out what he might order instead, she started walking away! Had to tell her to wait, that we weren't done ordering. Food/drink: 3 stars Drinks - I had a Paloma and then a Ranch Water. Both were as expected but nothing super impressive. I feel that for the prices, they could make their drinks a bit more pleasing to the eye - both were served with a lime wedge in the drink and that's it. My guy had rum and cokes - can't mess that up, right? Food - we ordered Grilled Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, New Mexican Con Queso and New Mexican Sausages. The queso was good and different - kind of a cross between queso, spinach dip and a chorizo dip - served with regular and blue corn tortilla chips. The New Mexican Sausages were very tasty and tender. We enjoyed those quite a bit. Once we got the shrimp, they were good although overdone - the shrimp was kind of hard and the bacon was very charred. What was kind of offputting is the way the food is served/displayed. Pretty messy. The sausages and the grilled shrimp were both laid on a plate that had a flour tortilla down first, then pinto beans were layered on top along with onions and the sausages were on top of that. For the shrimp, it was the same but apparently there were four dipping sauces on top of the beans. We could only detect three but it was such a mess, there could have been six for all we know. Pricing: 2 stars For what they serve, the prices were pretty high. We managed to get HH prices. Queso Dip: $14 2 sausages: $14 3 bacon wrapped shrimp: $14 Paloma: $14 Ranch Water: $12 Captain & coke: $11 2 shots of Hornitos: $12 each But for the regular menu, we felt the prices were really high. One thing we cracked up over was the "Kids Menu" - Tomahawk Steak for $90, Steak & Lobster for $65, Charcuterie Board for $55 and Foi Gras for $85. Surely that was a joke??? Despite it all, we were intrigued by the regular menu and just might come back to Richardson's if in the area.

This restaurant was recommended by a colleague. We dined here for the first time for dinner. They have an expensive patio, which looked great, but I was overruled. We ate inside, which is nice and dark. Our service this trip was very slow. Secondly, we were charged for 3 glasses of wine we did not order. We ordered the Cadillac Margarita 4.5/5, Taos Combo 4/5, NEW MEXICAN QUESO 3/5 (more spinach dip than queso), QUESADILLAS Chicken 4/5, BACON WRAPPED GRILLED SHRIMP 5/5, and salmon off blackboard 4/5. Huge portions.

Get rid of the roaches. It's been 3 times now. Twice at Dicks Hideaway crawling across the bar. Then at Richardsons a roach crawled out of my salad. Literally out from under a bed of lettuce. Thank god I hadn't even touched it yet. I ran out. It's Just crazy to me. I miss going there for cocktails. But there's a roach problem.

Server Jeremiah was very personable and efficient. Truly a server who knows the menu and can recommend items based on your tastes. Happy Hour $8 margs a plus. The atmosphere is the best. A perfect place for the AZ vibe.

Not impressed. Seems to be a new crew. Used to love this place but we have now been sitting here for 20 minutes (at the bar) with no drinks.. The food service was timely, but once again we waited for drinks after food was delivered we are still waiting. Again, no longer impressed.

Richardson's would rather have open tables all day long than take a reservation for 3 people. Refused to take my reservation for 3 to celebrate Father's Day even though they have reservations open every 15 minutes for parties of 4. And the last time I was there, we got kicked out of our table to accommodate a larger group. I can't see ever going there again.

Well known place with an authentic NM ambiance. We were invited to this place by some friends and made the reservation in advance and I am glad we did because place was packed and we were excited about the experience. It took a while for our food to arrive and hunger and anticipation grew but one third bite my spouse noticed a small piece of metal in his mouth that he spitted out and we called the server who involved the manager. So after that experience we were all very cautious and unsure with each bite and didn't really enjoy our meals. Manager came by and generously didn't charge us for the meal that we returned because of piece of metal and that was the end of that. I would have thought that they could have done something little better than that but we don't know their policies and procedures.

This place is incredible! Unique in concept of the various rooms in the restaurant to truly delicious food. I am from New Mexico and I tell folks this is high quality New Mexican. My wife and I split the carne adovada and eggs and we have left overs for days!!! Truly great spot!!!

We friends had their wedding reception dinner here, a party of about 25. We arrived and the valet was quick and friendly. Our party was sat at a large table in the middle. Our servers were polite and attentive. The atmosphere is like an enclosed patio with trees and vines. The whole menu is New Mexico based. Admittedly I have a very low tolerance for spice so while others were hyping up the other dishes, I opted for the Santa Fe Chicken. I was not prepared for the massive portion sizes! Good thing we were all starving from a full day of wedding activities. Everyone really seemed to enjoy their food and some took the opportunity to order the signature GCP (Green Chili Potato). I think if I come back a different time I'll be a little more adventurous. Everyone was getting a kick out of the "Kid's Menu", which obviously had to be a joke because it had Tomahawk steak, Foie gras, Steak and Lobster, and a charcuterie board on it.

The staff here is topnotch from the host to the server and to the loving hands who coaxed the flavors from the pork advado to the light Prickly Pear Margarito. The portions are huge and I leftovers for lunch and breakfast over the weekend when I felt peckish. This establishment is the place to go for Southwest, Nee Mexico cuisine. Bring your appetite!

Food and staff were wonderful, but the flies outside were out of control. We sat on the patio and were constantly swatting flies away from food, drinks, and ourselves. It was a disappointing experience.

Five of us enjoyed a tasty meal on a Tuesday night. We sat in the "outdoor" area which was really under full roof cover however with a few open areas in the roof. We split some chipotle ribs with dirty rice and also some bacon wrapped jalapeños. Both were very tasty although the ribs had a little bit of warmed over flavor. My dish was the beef adovado and I substituted in broccolini for the rice and beans. The beef was tender and very rich in beef flavor as well as some garlic, tomato and chilis and topped with melted cheese. The broccolini were perfectly cooked and it was a huge serving size! My better half ordered the chili relleno platter with beef and cheese and they were chock full of filling, well battered and fried with a bright tomato sauce and melted cheese. The tortilla s served with it were enormous and freshly made and warm. The rice was highly flavorful and the beans had a good kick of spice. There are many interesting tings on the menu and we hope to return soon to taste more of them!

The best, Nicholas was marvelous and very accommodating. The food was fantastic, my only suggestion is try and deal with the fly scenario, once the food was delivered they bombarded us.

Definitely prefer their other establishments like Dick's Hideaway, Rokerij's basement, or their speakeasy Rosie's, but if you want a patio with greenery when we have nice weather than Richardson's patio is ideal and lovely. Had the Pasta Heidi, a favorite of theirs, creamy, flavorful and delicious. Has chipotle cream with green chile linguine and grilled chicken. By the way the side salad is an additional $9, it's not complimentary. During lunch, you can park yourself. During dinner they do valet. And there was no wait for lunch on a Friday.

One of my favorites! Food is always delicious, had Fish Combo it was great. Service was great and very efficient. The restaurant has character, and is unique in its setup. I am already looking forward to the next visit.

Richardson's is a well known local establishment serving up New Mexican-inspired fare for the last 30+ years... It is warm and cozy with a Southwestern vibe. I've been in for dinner a couple of times over the years, most recently on a double date with my husband and some friends. We made a reservation ahead of time -- I recommend you always do so to avoid a long wait. Even with a res, we waited for a bit at the bar and had a drink... no big deal. Service was attentive at the bar and also once we were seated. We went with the pan seared salmon bites appetizer for the table, accompanied by some drinks. For entrees, three of us went with a Chilean Sea Bass special and my husband went with the Chimayo Chicken. Each came with a dinner salad, which was delicious. There are a variety of sides you can choose from too... We all agreed that while tasty, the entrees were all pretty rich and saucy... We are used to eating a bit lighter, so none of us could finish our food, nor did we have room for dessert. That being said, I look at this as a once in a while / special occasion kind of place vs. a regular on the rotation. I definitely want to return for brunch sometime - it's served daily until 4pm. If you've gotten this far in my review and want to meet up to check it out, let me know :)

It feels like a little hole in the wall. Never been before, I went for apps and drinks the drinks were good and the apps were even better. We also ordered the jalapeño poppers they were so delicious but extremely hot, almost too unbearable to even eat.

The Covid hangover has been officially excorcised! Richardsons has returned to its original excellence. We love the building, the people, and the food. It's a regular on the date night schedule. Our favorites are the Carne Adovada, the smoked ribs, and the New Mexican sausages.

My family is frequent visitors at Richardson's and are always impressed with the atmosphere, quality of service, and delicious food. Yesterday's visit was for a birthday celebration and Richardson's delivered with exceptional service and a special desert surprise. I ordered the New Mexican schnitzel with green chile potato (GCP) and asparagus- you can choose a starch and vegetable from the menu. One thing to note about Richardson's is that the serving size is fit for two! I had plenty to take home as leftovers. The schnitzel and GCP were delicious but the asparagus was nothing to write home about, I would recommend a different vegetable side (photos included). My companion ordered the enchiladas and was highly satisfied (photo included). The interior is booth seating with nice seating options at the bar. The lighting is dim inside so we typically opt for the beautiful covered outdoor patio.

A friend took us to Richardson's because we really enjoy New Mexican food. I had the enchiladas and my husband had shrimp. Everything was really excellent and the sauces were not too spicy for our tastes, which is always a concern.

Yelp asks: "What went well?" That's a rather good question! EVERYTHING went better than "well," it was all delicious and well worth the visit! You're greeted with a wonderful aroma of the food magic you're about to partake in as soon as you walk through the door... I knew it would be awesome right from the start! We were seated (without a reservation - I'd get one next time) promptly, and our server was super friendly and efficient. Our drinks came out quickly and were nice and cold (105F outside, ya know...). You simply must have the bacon wrapped jalapeños - they are packed with umami, and have just a little heat after a minute or two, which is perfect. I got the Taos Combo... it's an enormous amount of food, but all of the items are amazing - sausages, refried frijoles, arroz, and the pulled brisket quesadillas were amazing. They are well prepared to pack up the leftovers for home, and are just an amazing, welcoming place I'd like to be a regular at. Until next time, and thank you!!! ¡Muchísimas grácias!

We went to dinner at Richardson's yesterday and I ordered the enchiladas. Got one chicken, one turkey and one beef and they were amazing that probably the best enchiladas I've ever had. I wanted the sauce to be a little milder though I'm kind of wimpy when it comes to spiciness. I ordered the red sauce and the red sauce is amazing. The best I've ever had. I highly recommend eating here. I think the prices are reasonable as well.

Brunch in a big group on a Sunday morning, pretty ambiance, large platters, good food, great tortillas. Ordered the Green Chile Stew and the Richardson's combo. Love the kid's menu Be aware of the $10 split plate charge. Might as well order your own.

We came here as a group of 14 to celebrate a friend's birthday. It was quite wonderful! We sat in the "outdoor" area which was still like an indoor space (with roof and walls). Our waitress gave great service. The drinks were yummy and strong. The menu items vary from "New Mexico Enchiladas" to "Gumbo Pasta" to "Blue Plate Meatloaf." The portion sizes were huge and the prices are VERY affordable. The dishes had tons of flavor and came with a giant, freshly made, flour tortilla. My only criticism is that it is super dark throughout. Valet parking only. Reservations recommended.

Hands down the best New Mexican dining in Arizona. Los Dos has the heat, but Richardsons and Dicks Hideaway are an elevated experience.

Huge portions and their carne asada enchiladas are amazing specifically with their red chili sauce! Highly recommend I've never had a mediocre meal here

This place is amazing! The whole experience was amazing. We were in town for my 50th birthday and my wife found this place I can tell you it was so good we had to make 2 stops here before we left. Honestly, this was some of the best food we had and in the coolest restaurant I visited. So unique, and just an amazing vibe! I wish we had a place like this in Dallas! Our food was amazing! My wife struggles with what to choose (she wants to try everything) so we asked our waiter for some suggestions and he told us she could order whatever she wanted al la carte and build her own dish!! This was a highlight of our visit! When we are in town we will be back!

I usually don't leave a lot of reviews about bad dining experiences unless it's someplace we've been going to for years, like Richardson's, or it was just so horrible I feel compelled to share it. This is the first. We've been going to Richardson's and The Rokerij for years and years, it used to be our favorite. Tonight we took some friends that have never been. Eeesh, regrets suck. Mostly because we talked it up for weeks before going. It just wasn't the place it used to be. The service was so-so, two orders were incorrect - simple stuff like sauce on the side (but wasn't) and things that were asked to be excluded from a plate, weren't. The crew felt sloppy. Lack of tightness in service and food preparation showed. There's a hundred places to get a tasty steak but the part that really matters and sets establishments apart from the crowd is stellar service and a confident kitchen, and both were lacking tonight so a check that normally wouldn't be an issue, now feels like a way over-priced meal. Sadly, I think tonight was our last visit. So long Richardson's. Good luck.

Yum. Warning: you will be getting a TON of food. We've been wanting to try this place for years and finally went! Make a reservation if you want a table- we easily found bar seating. We weren't sure what to order and wanted to try a few things so we went with all items off the app menu; bacon wrapped shrimp, carne asada fries, ribs. The shrimp came first with 4 dipping sauces, rice and beans. The beans were so delicious and the shrimp was so so good. I loved all the sauces and totally filled up on shrimps. Fries were good but would have loved some salsa to go with. Ribs.... Meat falling off the bone. Could only eat one because I was already stuffed. Loved it all.

Stopped in for lunch and sat at the outdoor bar, it was pretty busy with business people and friends/family. As I was walking in I was greeted by the host, dressed to the nines in a beautiful shade of turquoise. Eli took great care of me at the bar & Calista was super attentive in checking in on me to see if I needed a box or if I was done with my plate. The prime rib sandwich dipped in au jus melted in my mouth...so yummy! I always love their fries. Pretty filling sandwich, but worth it!!!

A really cool restaurant with a great atmosphere and delicious menu! Everything we had was very tasty and I'm excited to return! (A)

Such a unique place to visit. You have one owner and he owns these three restaurants all in one building. The center is an oasis outside with tables and a bar. On opposite.sides are two different restaurants. The menus are pretty similar and the food is pretty good,, as well as huge portions. The service is usually pretty good. I had the ribeye with potatoes and cheese enchiladas with egg on top. So filling and so good. The wife had the enchiladas with rice and beans. I can't wait to try this place out in cooler weather so we can eat outside. And I believe the happy hour for drinks starts at 7 am. And appetizers start at 3 pm.

Excellent lunch here today. Green chili burrito. Very authentic New Mexico food. Their green is delicious. Service was good (I sat at the bar). Great ambiance. Definitely worth coming back for some other dishes.

Favorite all time place for New Mexican food. Run don't walk just simply the best Take everyone you know.

What a great place! Atmosphere, great. Service, great. Food, delicious and GREAT! Portion size, great! Huge dinner portions. Great sides and salad included with most meals. When they tell you the plate is hot IT IS VERRRY HOT! I would love if they had a real kid's menu though. This is what they currently have, some kind of joke I assume?

Met our friends here. Food was great. Did happy hour with hubby till our friends got there. Best steak nachos ever . Then did dinner which was also great. Celebrated our friends birthday. Our service let was awesome but don't remember her name. She was very accommodating

Amazing food great service. Overall a great experience with a relaxing patio setting!!

I have had this restaurant on my list for yearssss and finally got the chance to go & was not disappointed. There were a few different seating areas all of which looks very cozy and nice! Their happy hour menu was weird, to be honest- not really much of a deal on any of the cocktails or food. The entrees we got were SO good & I enjoyed the leftovers the next day.

Why in the fuck do you have a massive parking lot but don't offer parking. I don't want you to valet my car. I want to spend money at your restaurant and have the ability to park. The food is nowhere near high enough quality to force valet.

I'm from NM so had to try. Pico de gallo tasted weird. The rest of the food was good but not really New Mexican. The sauce was very thick and dark but very tasty. Big portions so lots of leftovers which is a plus! However charging $4 for a MINI can of Diet Coke is ridiculous!!!