Must Try Restaurants Opening in Chandler Fall 2026: Your Complete Chandler Roundup

Bonsai

Japanese restaurant now open in Downtown Ocotillo at 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd. Features signature rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and limited entrées including Wagyu and salmon hot rock dishes. From restaurateur Spike Lawrence. Visit bonsaichandler.com for hours.

Lucca Coastal Kitchen & Living Room

Two concepts from Spike Lawrence, also at 2475 W. Queen Creek Rd in Downtown Ocotillo. Lucca Coastal Kitchen serves Italian pastas, pies, and chicken Parm. The Living Room offers casual sandwiches and pizzas. Visit luccachandler.com.

Tikka Drive

Arizona's first drive-thru Indian restaurant at 80 W. Warner Rd. Chef Rahul Sahota's concept features six entrées, naan, sides, and drinks. All meat dishes are halal-certified. Visit tikkadrive.com.

George & Gather

Now open at the southwest corner of Frye Road and Washington St in Downtown Chandler. Seed oil-free, full-scratch kitchen serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Features coffee, pastries, full cocktail bar, and grab-and-go market. Hours: Tue-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun-Mon 7am-9pm.

https://www.georgeandgather.com/

Portillo's

Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef coming to Ray Rd and I-10 area. Welcome to Portillo’s at 7200 W Ray Road! Dive into the authentic taste of Chicago Street food at our beautiful Chandler restaurant, just minutes from the Chandler Fashion Center and the Huhugam Heritage Center. https://locations.portillos.com/portillos-chandler

Recently Opened: PIP Coffee + Clay

Now open at 44 W. Erie St in Downtown Chandler. Coffee shop with pottery studio - perfect for creative coffee dates.

https://www.pipcoffeeclay.com/