There’s no better feeling than strolling into a restaurant with a bottle of wine or six-pack of beer in hand, a favorite beverage preselected (and already paid for) to go along with your meal. While BYOB spots are few and far between in the Phoenix area, we’ve rounded up five holdouts that still let you show up packing your own special sauce.

Ristorante Giuseppe

A staple of family dining in Scottsdale, you’ll feel right at home walking into Ristorante Giuseppe, a warm, welcoming environment where you can get a hearty Italian dinner without breaking the bank. For over 30 years, this cozy family-owned joint has been turning out decadent Italian classics, tucked away in an unassuming shopping center. As an added bonus, the spot is BYOB with no corkage fee, so you can stay budget-conscious while enjoying the unmatched ambiance and cuisine. 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 5-8:30 p.m.; 13610 N Scottsdale Rd. Ste 9 Scottsdale, AZ; giuseppescottsdale.com // @ristorantegiuseppe

Tempe City Tacos

From classic Mexican eats like tacos and burritos to more modern fare like protein bowls, this high-quality street food spot is elevated further by its BYOB policy. It’s hard to imagine a better dining experience than grabbing a six-pack and crushing a bunch of tacos. The simple, elegant preparations let allow the dishes to speak for themselves, and they’re all saying “don’t forget to BYO!” 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday; 119 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ; tempecitytacos.com // @tempecitytacos

Molly’s Thai Ban

BYOB Thai food, do we have to say any more than that? Wine or beer, whatever you got will undoubtedly pair well with anything on chef Molly’s killer menu, featuring recipes and preparations handed down across generations. They’re definitely a major spot for takeout, but those dining in are rewarded with warm, friendly service and the option to pair a bottle of your choosing with zero corkage fee. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., 4-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday through Sunday; 3510 E Bell Rd. Phoenix, AZ; mollysthaiban.com

A Touch of European Cafe

Serving up authentic Polish cuisine, A Touch of European has a great selection of classic dishes that will stick to your ribs and pair perfectly with a bold red wine or ice-cold pilsner. Since 2003, this charming cafe has been a great, unique BYOB option, making for an affordable but satisfying night out. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7146 N 57th Dr. Glendale, AZ; atouchofeuropeancafe.com

Atlas Bistro

We recently shouted out Atlas on our roundup of killer prix fixe menus, but we can’t resist spotlighting them again, this time for their spot as one of the best BYOB fine dining experiences in town. Grab one of the nicer bottles from your reserves or swing by the liquor store on the way to dinner and pick something pricey to elevate an already excellent dining experience to a decadent feast fit for a king. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 5-9 p.m. Saturday; 2515 N Scottsdale Rd. #18, Scottsdale, AZ; atlasbistrobyob.com // @atlasbistrobyob

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