Durant’s scores spot on New York Times’ 50 best restaurants in America list

PHOENIX — Durant’s, a fixture in Phoenix since 1950, has scored a spot on the coveted New York Times 50 Best Restaurants in America list.

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This list does not designate one spot per state — some locales have multiple entries — but Durant’s is the only restaurant in Arizona to make the cut. Not shocking if you are familiar with the restaurant’s famed, and sometimes infamous, history.

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But it’s all about the vibe, according to the New York Times.

“You hear a lot about vibes these days. But some vibes you just can’t buy. Those you’ll find at Durant’s,” the publication said about the steakhouse.

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