Durant's

Durant's

2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States

+1 602-264-5967

Fine dining restaurant, Event planner, Restaurant, Steak house
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About This Place

Durant’s stands as a beacon of classic fine dining in the heart of Phoenix, AZ, seamlessly blending the rich traditions of a storied steakhouse with a refined and welcoming atmosphere. Known primarily for its extraordinary steak offerings, particularly the slow-roasted prime rib and the porterhouse cut, Durant’s elevates your dining experience with an array of expertly prepared dishes that celebrate both land and sea.

Step inside, and you are transported to a bygone era reminiscent of a 1950’s supper club, where the ambiance is imbued with nostalgic elegance. The interior, with preserved flocked wallpaper framed tastefully, exudes warmth and timeless charm—making it the perfect setting for an intimate date night or a celebratory evening. The service here is nothing short of impeccable; attentive servers like Marcello and Margaret bring deep knowledge and genuine care to every interaction, ensuring your meal is not just dinner but a memorable occasion.

The menu at Durant’s tantalizes the senses from start to finish. Begin with appetizers such as the Fried Calamari—crispy, light, and perfectly seasoned—or indulge in the decadent Oysters Rockefeller, with their rich, flavorful topping that sings of the sea. The Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail offers a refreshing contrast, paired beautifully with a crisp Bombay Sapphire Martini or a classic cold 3 Olives.

When it comes to mains, Durant’s prime rib is slow-roasted to perfection, tender and juicy, while the salmon glazed with mango and ginger delivers a delightful tropical twist, balancing sweetness with savory notes. Their Delmonico Mashed Potatoes and crisp asparagus provide comfort and elegance with every bite.

No meal at Durant’s would be complete without sampling their housemade desserts. The trio of crème brûlée showcases silky custard with a satisfyingly crisp caramelized top, while the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is lusciously creamy, offering bright tartness against a sweet backdrop. The strawberry shortcake, served generously for two, is a light, refreshing finale that leaves a lasting impression.

Guests repeatedly praise the flawless pacing and attention paid by the staff, creating a seamless flow from one course to the next. As Jessica J eloquently put it, experiencing Durant’s feels like stepping into another world, one where the cares of everyday life melt away, replaced by the comforts of exquisite food and immersive ambiance. Greg Whipple’s appreciation for the knowledgeable and perfectly attentive service echoes throughout the dining room, adding an extra layer of delight to the already vibrant experience.

Having recently reopened under new leadership connected with the legacy of top-tier steakhouses, Durant’s preserves its authentic spirit while embracing subtle refinements. Whether you’re reliving fond memories or discovering this iconic eatery for the first time, Durant’s delivers a deeply satisfying culinary journey—rich with flavor, tradition, and heartfelt hospitality.

For those seeking top-notch fine dining in Phoenix where every detail—from the perfectly cooked steak to the impeccable service—forms part of a classic yet vibrant experience, Durant’s remains an unmatched destination.

Service options
Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Great beer selection Great cocktails Great coffee Great dessert Great wine list Serves local specialty
Popular for
Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Comfort food Happy-hour drinks Late-night food Spirits Wine
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Table service
Amenities
Bar on site Toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy Historic Romantic Trendy Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly Groups Tourists
Planning
Lunch reservations recommended Reservations required Dinner reservations recommended Accepts reservations Usually a wait
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    04:00 PM - 09:15 PM
  • Tuesday
    04:00 PM - 09:15 PM
  • Wednesday
    04:00 PM - 09:15 PM
  • Thursday
    04:00 PM - 09:15 PM
  • Friday
    04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday
    04:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday
    04:00 PM - 09:15 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • Greg Whipple
    1 month ago

    Durant's is still the same Durant's and that's a good thing. Our waiter Marcello made the night. Super knowledgeable, perfectly attentive. He paced everything just right and made what was already a great meal feel like a great experience.

  • jessica j
    1 month ago

    What a great date night. We celebrated our anniversary here and it was like stepping into a 1950's supper club. The drinks were classic and delicious, though they took quite a while to get delivered. The Cesar salad was the way to go and we got the porterhouse cut to share with the mashed potatoes. The cheesecake was delicious--a beautiful tang to it.

  • Chris Cardinal
    2 month ago

    Re-opening night at Durant's, so worth taking the time to talk about the good, the (very little) bad, and the vexing as it re-emerges under new leadership, with a tacit promise to keep its authentic spirit alive. First and foremost: you still enter through the kitchen. The vibes are largely intact. The flocked wallpaper has been preserved in some areas, inset into frames. The rest of the interior is deep, rich wood paneling that darkens things dramatically, but in spite of this, the leather banquettes and carpet deaden the space sufficiently that my (large) party weren't having to yell over a din. I'm so very tired of yelling over a table to my dinnermates. I was grateful that wasn't the case tonight. As a small note, Durant's used to really go all out for Christmas: brightly lit wreaths and garlands everywhere. We got two small lighted trees in our section, which was more a feint towards holiday decor than embracing it, but hey, that can be improved next year. On to the food. New Durant's is an updated take, much more closely aligned with parent company's Steak 44-style concepts. The defining characteristic is just: Bigger. Bigger portions. Bigger swings. Bigger bucks. Complimentary bread service and crudite is still (literally) on the table, but they've been updated—a fact I'm sure will rankle some loyalists. The butter garlic leek-drenched bread of yore has been replaced with a more modern sourdough loaf with butter and olive oil. It was tasty, but I did miss the old messy business. The menu has been updated and modernized somewhat aggressively, but mostly in positive ways. The spinach artichoke dip was fantastic, served with great crostini. The fried deviled eggs were stunningly tasty. I was _shocked_ to see the shrimp cocktail offered at $13 PER SHRIMP but they are basically the size of your fist: quite possibly the largest shrimp I've ever seen, and that took some of the edge off. (Before closing, they ran about $8 each, but not quite this large.) The Caesar has been updated: it's now served with a poached egg on top that I enjoyed. They didn't ask if I wanted anchovies, and I didn't ask for them, so I'm not sure if that's still an option. Croutons were home made, but as a result... very large and a bit unwieldy. Wish the plate was ice cold, but it wasn't too far off, and the fork was chilled. Towel service was a _very_ nice touch, both pre-meal and post (but before dessert). My biggest gripe is more of an "old man yells at cloud" general observation that with the re-opening, we've lost one of the last vestiges of "steakhouse that includes a salad and side with your steak." I suppose that's the natural order of things now, but it does sting a bit to know that I'm out $20 for salad and another $16 for the (fantastic, HUGE) baked potato on TOP of the steak. The steaks themselves are almost exactly aligned in pricing with pre-closure, if you ignore that simple fact. But let's talk about those steaks: they are trimmed, cooked, and served to utter perfection. The prime rib was phenomenal, and my only frustration was that they force you up to an enormous 16oz "small" portion. Previously, an 8oz option was available (for $48!!) Those days are long gone. But this steak... my goodness, it was heaven. The normal, non-prime-rib cuts come out on scalding hot, 500° plates with an emphatic warning not to touch. This creates that spittle and sputter effect of a truly piping hot piece of meat, and helps keep things warm throughout your dinner. And as we turn to sides... boy oh boy are there some great ones. I'm bristling just a bit at the $21 for the corn creme brulee, but I will acknowledge it's because I'm going to order it every single time. It was fantastic. Ditto dessert. The new strawberry shortcake was... dare I say... better? Service was impeccable. They've been training hard and it shows. Megan was phenomenal. One last gripe: Brew some iced tea. This is Arizona. Charging $6 for a bottle is asinine. All that said, we'll be back. It was a delightful meal across the board.

  • scot shanley
    2 month ago

    Stopped in with a friend to grab a few steaks now that they are open again and could not have been happier. Firstly before we get to the food the service was absolutely 5 star world class Margaret our server was absolutely incredible and I could not speak highly enough about how sublime she was she truly enhanced our evening and Jose the busser was on top of everything, the entire staff from the doormen to the hostess and everyone in between were just amazing. Onto the food, having been a patron of durant's prior to the change of ownership I've been fortunate enough to have experienced the restaurant under both the original as well as the new owners. I can say without a doubt that the new owners have not lost a single step and every bit of delicious flavor and quality that I experienced under the original owners has 100% been carried over and been painstakingly maintained under the new owners. There are some old familiar friends that frequent diners of the original owners will recognize but there are also lots of new and enticing choices to choose frome as well. We started with the hanging bacon (I highly recommend it) it's thick center cut bacon cooked with whatever form of sorcery they are weaving in the kitchen then hung on a rack and drizzled with honey (pro tip there is more honey on the block under the bacon to smother on each bite) an served with an impressive presentation that did not disappoint. My friend ordered a chopped salad while I decided to for go the salad and enjoy some of the freshly baked bread, whipped butter and garlic & herb oil that Margaret had brought out for us to enjoy. However when my friends salad arrived it was so big that he insisted that I try some and I'm so glad that I did. The tiny mozzarella bites along with what I believe prosciutto (I should have asked but couldn't stop eating) was incredible. Now on to the main event, both my friend and I ordered the bone in 22oz ribeye with a loaded baked potato. Firstly I've never seen a potato that big in my life... No hyperbole I've literally never seen a potato that big in my life and joked with Margaret our server about what type of steroids they had there potato on lol. It was baked perfectly and absolutely overflowing with all of the things that make loaded baked potatoes so good. Then there was the steak OH... THE STEAK !!! I asked for a warm pink center and when it came out literally sizzling on the plate (careful the plates are hot seriously and that a good thing) the smell was intoxicating but paled in comparison to the first bite I just don't have the words. To say it was cooked to perfection would almost be an insult to just how perfectly this steak was cooked. I did absolutely NOTHING to that steak other then eat it. No add salt or pepper, no steak sauce (a sacrilege in its own right) not that I'd ever disgrace a steak with steak sauce anyway lol. All that was required of me to enjoy that perfectly cooked peace of heaven was to cut, chew (barely because it melted in my mouth like butter) swallow and enjoy. By the time we were done eating we were both stuffed and happy. I'm not a desert person bit I can tell you that I did see some of the deserts on offer being served and they did look impressive. All in all we had an absolutely incredible experience and I can say with absolute certainty that we'll be back. If you've never been to Durant's it's an absolute no Brainer must do. The only problem with going to Durant's is that you'll want to keep going back. I can't recommend experiencing Durant's for yourself highly enough.

  • Frank Celaya
    2 month ago

    This review is way overdue. I, like many others, have always held Durant's Steakhouse in high regard. I was certainly disappointed to learn of its closure in 2025. However, I was subsequently quite pleased to discover that the team behind the very first Mastro's Steakhouse and the successful Steak 44 had acquired Durant's. When visiting Phoenix, I consistently make it a point to dine at Durant's and Steak 44 or Ocean 44. I eagerly anticipate the reopening of the reimagined Durant's Steakhouse in December 2025. I am confident that the exceptional quality of steaks, synonymous with Steak 44 and Ocean 44, will be maintained, while I am equally enthusiastic about discovering the new entrées and appetizers that will be featured on the updated menu. I am also very interested in the new interior design and the guest entrance experience. Will the unique tradition of walking through the kitchen and greeting the chefs be preserved? I intend to revise this review upon experiencing the new Durant's Steakhouse. I extend my best wishes to the new Durant's team for a successful launch and the continued legacy of this iconic establishment, which has been a prominent fixture in the Valley of the Sun since 1950.

  • Hugh Casiano (Hugh Casiano)
    2 month ago

    What kind of wicked magic did they put in that bread and garlic sauce?? This place is a staple in Arizona. If you haven’t been here, it needs to be on your bucket list. Service, Food and atmosphere are unique and ooozing character but not sacrificing any class or quality. Prices may appear high initially, but when you consider there are no need for sides and portions are generous, it’s a good value. It’s a little hard to get here from Scottsdale, but worth the trip. Keep doing what your doing Durant’s. It’s perfect.

  • M. Pittman
    2 month ago

    I can't even bring myself together right now. As I have followed the history, the news, the legacy and more importantly my experience with my dad as a young girl, taken to most all of the upscale steakhouses, this feels like I'm supposed to be HERE for this iconic event and rebirth of such an amazing establishment. The 75th anniversary of the 1st steakhouse "I" as a 10yr old little girl experienced. Then came Avanti, Newton's Prome Rib, Pinnacle Peak steakhouse, etc. Throughout all those years I've still had this pallet for almost ANYTHING DURANT 'S. Looking forward to the impressive revamp THE MASTRO FAMILY has brought in, with their exclusive upscale restaurant environment. I'm so there as soon as they're OPEN. Thanks guys for keeping AZ history alive.

  • Walter
    4 month ago

    Took my girlfriend here for a nice 1 year dinner. Service was flawless, atmosphere was great. We started with the Calamari, which was great, and a couple of drinks. She had the lemon drop martini, I had the Whistle Pig Old Fashioned. He then brought out the amazing bread which we enjoyed. The steaks came out cooked perfectly, bone in ribeye for her, t-bone for me. Highly recommended for a nice night out.

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