There are restaurants you visit for the food, others for the atmosphere and a select few that manage to deliver the entire package. Hearsay at The Esplanade firmly belongs in that last category.
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From the moment you walk in, Hearsay has an energy that feels sophisticated without being stuffy. Combine that with attentive service and a prime location at The Esplanade in Phoenix, and you have a restaurant that can effortlessly transition from an impressive business lunch to a lively happy hour to a memorable first date.
But the real conversation starter is the food.
The appetizers provide an incredible launch to the dining experience. The jalapeño cornbread skillet delivers a crave-worthy combination of sweet and spicy, while the elote dip and chips transforms familiar Mexican street-food flavors into an addictive shareable starter. For something lighter, the white bean hummus and crudité offers a fresh, flavorful counterpoint.
If you’re visiting for lunch, there is one dish that might be worth the trip all by itself: The rotisserie chicken Cobb salad. Loaded with flavor and substantial enough to satisfy, it elevates a familiar favorite into something you’ll be thinking about long after lunch ends.
Dinner presents an even bigger dilemma: What do you order when everything sounds good?
Seafood lovers should gravitate toward the tuna poke bowl or blackened fish tacos, while the chili-lime roasted chicken breast delivers bold flavor without overwhelming the palate. For heartier appetites, the grilled ribeye is an obvious indulgence, while the Steakhouse Burger proves that even comfort-food classics get special treatment at Hearsay.
Whatever entrée you choose, don’t overlook the sides. The Brussels sprouts, topped with toasted almonds, goat cheese crumble, crispy bacon and chili, offer an irresistible mix of savory, smoky and spicy flavors. The truffle fries, finished with Parmesan and parsley and served with house aioli, are equally difficult to stop eating.
And save room for dessert.
Chocolate lovers face an enviable choice between the flourless dark chocolate truffle cake with mango coulis and a warm chocolate chip cookie finished with flaky sea salt and vanilla gelato. The correct decision, of course, is to order both and share.
Hearsay’s beverage program is every bit as impressive as its menu, featuring creative craft cocktails, a thoughtfully curated wine list and an excellent selection of beers. Whether you’re raising a glass at happy hour, pairing wine with dinner or kicking off date night with a signature cocktail, there’s something for every taste.
Hearsay succeeds because it understands what makes people want to return to a restaurant. The setting draws you in, the service makes you comfortable and the food gives you a reason to start planning your next visit before you’ve finished the first.
For business, cocktails, date night or simply an exceptional meal, Hearsay at The Esplanade gives Phoenix diners plenty to talk about.
