Hush Public House Is Peak Strip-Mall Fine Dining
6 Yumpoints | Tied for #31 in Phoenix | #8 in Scottsdale
Hush is part of a long tradition of Phoenix culinary greatness—it’s in a completely anonymous strip mall devoid of character. And like all the strip-mall treasures before it, once you walk in you’re greeted with life and smells, and you immediately know that this place could thrive in any city on the planet. But the star here isn’t the vibes, it’s the food. The food is incredible. Everything is good (including the drinks). But if you want to hone in on the thing that really makes Hush work, it’s the meat. You might be persuaded to order something that sounds fancy, but the real move is the Italian beef, which is somehow worth all of its $40 price tag.
Where: Scottsdale (N. Scottsdale)
Website: hushpublichouse.com
Reservations: Tock
Tip: If you’re there on a date and think the charcuterie board will be a perfect appetizer, think again. The board here is a feast meant for 4-6.
Reviews, Articles, and Awards
+1 Yumpoint | APR 26, 2024
Foodists Awards: 2024
Outstanding Hospitality Group - Winner
+1 Yumpoint | FEB 13, 2024 / NIKKI BUCHANAN AND CHRIS MALLOY
Eater: The 38 Essential Restaurants in Phoenix
Chef and owner Dom Ruggiero turns out the kind of sophisticated, satisfying American comfort food that keeps customers coming back on the regular. Menu highlights include crab hush puppies, mafaldine with pork ragu, duck-fried rice, and a deliriously good riff on Chicago’s Italian beef sandwich, made with braised oxtail.
+1 Yumpoint | FEB 1, 2024
Phoenix New Times: The Top 100 Restaurants
When it opened in 2019, Hush quickly became one of the most exciting places to eat in metro Phoenix. It is the product of many melding influences. Like owner and chef Dom Ruggiero's signature oxtail-centric riff on a Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich, molten with cheese and showered with soulful giardiniera, all the elements here come together harmoniously. Then there's the room itself: intimate, filled with cordial chatter and nostalgic rock, cooking sounds and smells washing out from a wide-open kitchen. It all primes you for Ruggiero's food.
+1 Yumpoint | JAN 13, 2024 / LAUREN MILLINGTON
Female Foodie: The 16 Best Phoenix Restaurants
For the very best dining in Phoenix, head straight to Hush. This unassuming spot in North Scottsdale is the best restaurant in Phoenix, period. Their menu is bold, featuring dishes from many different cuisines, but each dish, no matter the category, is some of the best in its class.
+1 Yumpoint | JAN 7, 2024 / SERENA OZONUR
The Travel: Phoenix Dining: 12 Arizona Restaurants That Foodies Should Have On Their Radars
Overall, this is an excellent eatery for those looking for a nice restaurant to dine in or enjoy a celebration. With delicious plates and various cocktail options, it will be a yummy experience. The trendy atmosphere makes for a great spot to discover and enjoy meats and seafood.
+.5 Yumpoints | FEB 21, 2024 / BAHAR ANOOSHAHR
AZ Central: Chefs absolutely love these 10 metro Phoenix restaurants: 'Dining is an expression of art'
Chef and owner of James Beard Award nominee for Best Restaurant 2014, Virtu Honest Craft, Gio Osso has a few favorites, including Dom Ruggiero's Hush Public House.
+.5 Yumpoints | AUG 7, 2023 / ASONTA BENETTI
Thrillist: The Scottsdale Restaurants You Should Be Dining at Right Now
If you go to Hush Public House, you can see some resemblance to the upscale yet warm atmosphere at Fire at Will, chef Dom Ruggiero’s other restaurant. But that’s where the resemblance stops, as Hush Public House’s menu takes things up a notch. Start with the butcher’s country pate or the crab hush puppies before moving onto some superb pasta dishes; the Gnocchi Sardi and Malfadine are both made with Sonoran Pasta Co.
