Wren & Wolf

Downtown Phoenix has become a dining hub in recent years, and one of the scene’s brightest stars is Wren & Wolf. This restaurant is operated by the same team behind Chico Malo—a Mexican spot that opened across the street just over six years ago.

“We’re diving into Phoenix in this pivotal moment. We wanted to have our stamp,” says Teddy Myers, operating partner and owner of Wren and Wolf and founder of

The group’s answer to making a mark in the area’s burgeoning dining scene? A scratch kitchen that’s a modern interpreta-

Myers describes the overall atmosphere as “upscale, but vibey.” Wren & Wolf opened in De- cember of 2021.

Wren refers to the Cactus Wren, the state bird of Arizona. Wolf refers to what Myers describes as the “badass of the nocturnal creatures.” The restaurant has a decidedly masculine feel. The space is decorated with some taxidermy including birds that hang from the ceiling. And yes, one taxidermied creature is a wolf. The rest of the décor includes plush leather couches, a large painting with a black background featuring a couple of wolves, a gleaming well-lit marble bar and dark blue painted walls.

In the morning hours, Wren & Wolf features a coffee window that sells coffee, of course, and house-made pastries. The window opens up to the office building where Wren & Wolf is housed to attract those morning workers.