STK, the steakhouse with a decidedly “not your dad’s steakhouse” vibe, is opening a restaurant in Downtown Phoenix.
The restaurant will open a location on Second Street, north of Jefferson Street, close to the Phoenix Suns basketball arena, according to AZ Central. It’s set to open in 2026, though an exact date has not been announced.
Just months ago, STK closed its original Scottsdale location and quietly reopened in October 2025, converting its former RA Sushi location into its new Arizona home. According to a press release by The ONE Group, the conversion was completed in about eight weeks at a cost of approximately $1 million. Now, it’s doubling down on the Arizona market with the opening of a Phoenix location.
STK’s model is to turn the traditional steakhouse model on its head, eschewing staid vibes for a high-energy atmosphere. The concept, which combines a modern steakhouse with a lounge, offers an in-house DJ to set the tone for an evening of good food combined with good times.
At its heart, however, is a true steakhouse menu that offers prime cuts of beef including Wagyu and dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and indulgent sides such as parmesan truffles fries and creamed spinach. There are nearly 30 locations globally, including in New York, London, Dubai, and Los Angeles.
