Downtown Chandler is booming with new developments, restaurants, and residences. These new additions are a great fit for the already dynamic heart of Chandler. There’s always something to discover in Downtown Chandler – here is what’s next.
Already a valley food and beverage hotspot, Downtown Chandler has several exciting new bars and restaurants that have either opened recently or will do so soon.
New Restaurants, Bars, and Entertainment Venues Now Open
DC Heights: DC Heights broke ground in 2020, is a multifamily project being built in two phases. Phase one, currently under construction, includes 157 units. DC Heights is a game changer for development to the west of the Historic Square. Phase one opened in January 2024.
Elliot’s Steakhouse: Located on Boston St., Elliot’s Steakhouse opened in August 2023, taking over what was formerly the City’s first movie theatre. Elliot’s offers customers several dining options, including an A La Carte Menu featuring Ribeye Steaks, Fillet Mignon, and Japanese Wagyu. The restaurant also features seafood options, including Elliot’s Seafood Towers, which contain King Crab, Scallops, Mussels, Lobster Tail, and more! Aside from food Elliot’s also hosts live music, and bands can be seen every Friday and Saturday evening.
George & Gather: Opened March 2025, George & Gather is Downtown Chandler’s latest restaurant on the Southwest corner of Frye Road and Washington St. They offer a delicious, seed oil-free, full-scratch kitchen, open daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Pop in with your laptop for coffee and pastries, sip and linger at our full cocktail bar and spacious indoor-outdoor patio, or bring home the goods with their crave-worthy grab-and-go market. Proudly locally owned, George & Gather also features two private spaces, perfect for community gatherings, business meetings, cooking classes, and even chef-pop-up dinners.
Lola’s Liquors: Lola’s Liquors is the newest concept from Liquid Sunshine Projects, which are also responsible for Bourbon Jack’s American Tavern, Black Sheep Wine Bar & Merchant, and Murphy’s Law Irish Pub. This new bar provides tantalizing cocktails and a sense of play to the Historic Square.
Maple House: Located on the corner of Boston and California Streets is a welcoming community gathering space that serves coffee, beer, and wine in a curated indoor/outdoor setting.
Lauren Koll, Downtown Redevelopment Program Manager