Durant's Steakhouse Re-Introduces Lunch

The Power Lunch Is Back: Newly Restored Durant’s Steakhouse Now Open for Friday Lunches Beginning January 16th
Iconic Phoenix Steakhouse Reclaims Its Role as the Place to Work Deals at Lunch

(PHOENIX - PRESS RELEASE) — The power lunch has officially returned to downtown Phoenix. Following its landmark restoration, Durant’s Steakhouse is now open for Friday-only lunch service and reservations from 11:00 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., beginning Friday, January 16th, once again positioning the legendary steakhouse as the go-to destination for working deals over martinis and a Porterhouse for two. The launch of Friday lunch service follows Durant’s highly anticipated return to dinner service on December 17 after a year-long restoration.

Originally opened in 1950, the iconic Central Avenue restaurant enters its next chapter under the ownership of James Beard–nominated brothers Mike Mastro and Jeff Mastro, alongside their father Dennis Mastro and longtime business partner Scott Troilo. The ownership team—who also own and operate Dominick’s Steakhouse, Steak 44, Ocean 44, and Steak 48 and Ocean 48 in cities across the country—completed the restoration just in time for Durant’s 75th anniversary. The project focused on preservation over reinvention, ensuring the restaurant’s unmistakable character remains intact while elevating the overall experience.

Every element of Durant’s has been thoughtfully restored, from the dining rooms to the kitchen, including a brand-new, state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen, new signature red booths, refreshed red walls, refurbished vintage neon signage, and a newly repainted iconic pink exterior. The restaurant’s private dining room—closed since the 1970s—has also reopened.

The return of Friday lunch marks the comeback of the legendary Durant’s power lunch. For generations, the restaurant has been a favored meeting place for Phoenix’s business and civic leaders, and it is once again poised to be the place to meet, negotiate, and work deals over martinis, porterhouse steaks, and classic service—at lunchtime. Friday lunch service features the full Durant’s menu, including the iconic Porterhouse steak for two, Durant’s Prime Rib, caviar service, Lobster Thermidor, Crispy Veal Parmesan, and signature sides such as scalloped potatoes, mushrooms, and rigatoni vodka. This was really more of a restoration than a remodel,” said Jeff Mastro. “We preserved everything people love about Durant’s while enhancing the experience—and that includes bringing back lunch. Friday lunch is about returning Durant’s to its role as a place where people gather, connect, and work deals over great food and classic service.”

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Reservations are now being accepted, and the bar will remain open all day from lunch service through dinner. As part of the restoration, Durant’s also refurbished the famed porterhouse plaques that have adorned the walls for seven decades, and the restaurant will continue to honor the beloved tokens that grant guests a complimentary dessert. 

Leading the kitchen is the restaurant group’s longtime Chief Executive Chef Marc Lupino, working alongside Executive Chef Felix Ruiz. With the addition of the Mastro family’s award-winning culinary and hospitality team, guests can expect elevated service, refined operations, and luxury personalization—while preserving the timeless Durant’s experience.

To make a reservation for lunch or dinner, or for more information, please visit www.durantssteakhouse.com.

About Durant’s: A Central Avenue staple for nearly three-quarters of a century, Durant’s has served steak, seafood, and martinis in a vintage red-velvet setting since 1950. Known just as much for its timeless ambiance as for its classic dishes, Durant’s has remained a cherished destination where guests have famously entered through the kitchen’s back door.

 

About Steak 44: Steak 44, located in Phoenix on 44th Street at Camelback, opened to stellar reviews in the spring of 2014 and is the latest steakhouse masterpiece by Dennis, Michael and Jeff Mastro, along with partner Scott Troilo, who also own the popular Dominick’s Steakhouse in the Scottsdale Quarter and Ocean 44 near the luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square. Housed in an 8,400 square foot landmark, Steak 44 is an upscale urban oasis that boasts a vibrant bar, glass expo kitchen, intimate dining suites and many dining rooms featuring unique architectural detail, truly something for everyone to call their new favorite restaurant and hangout. Steak 44’s menu offers a twist on the classic steakhouse menu while reinforcing the idea of a new American steakhouse. Guests can enjoy several options of the best in prime steaks and chops in various portion sizes, along with an array of fresh seafood flown in daily, and a large assortment of chef inspired side dishes and appetizers. 

About Ocean 44: Created by the founders of the Valley’s favorite family of steakhouses, Steak 44 and Dominick’s Steakhouse, Ocean 44 is the brand new seafood creation by owners and brothers Mike and Jeff Mastro, along with their father Dennis and partner Scott Troilo. Designed by Testani Design Troupe with almost 12,000-square-feet, the restaurant opened earlier this month in Scottsdale at the former Harkin’s Camelview space on Goldwater Blvd., across from the new luxury wing of Scottsdale Fashion Square. Ocean 44 features an elaborate glass expo kitchen with nearby seats, a large bar and two dining bars, flexible private dining rooms, the main dining floor and several other options. With an abundant and varied seafood menu Ocean 44 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world class seafood and the great steaks they are known for at Steak 44.  Ocean 44 offers its own unique coastal feel, a complete departure in environment and seafood options built on the same foundation of quality and luxury personal service. Ocean 44 dishes include butter and chardonnay steamed mussels, heirloom tomato crab stack, lobster bake, smoked salmon hash brown pizza, and a wide selection of wood-roasted oysters.

About Dominick’s Steakhouse: Dominick’s Steakhouse is an experience, a renewed Manhattan style American Steakhouse featuring world class steak, paired with unique and interesting side dishes and appetizers that go beyond the traditional steakhouse menu. Housed in a stunning and energetic atmosphere and located in the Scottsdale Quarter, Dominick’s Steakhouse is the creation of Dennis, Michael and Jeff Mastro, along with partner Scott Troilo, who also own the popular Steak 44, and Ocean 44 restaurants in Arizona. Often awarded Best Arizona Steakhouse by diners and critics alike, Dominick’s offers an elegant fine dining experience with exceptional personal service and a luxurious menu created by Chief Executive Chef Marc Lupino and features the best quality steaks including USDA Prime and American Wagyu and fresh seafood flown in daily. Dominick’s also features an extensive wine selection, as well as signature cocktails including its famous Manhattan. Guests have a wide range of dining experiences from the chic dining rooms to dining poolside on the restaurant’s rooftop dining room starlight. Dominick’s is regularly featured on local television, and in local and national magazines and newspapers and has grown to be a favorite in the Scottsdale Quarter. Dominick’s has also been awarded Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence for ranking in the top 10% worldwide for traveler feedback.