The Starving Artist Menu (Update 2025)
The Starving Artist is a trendy spot offering small plates, shareables, and salads in Phoenix, AZ. With a diverse menu featuring unique dishes like Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts and Asian Pork Bao Buns, this pool hall, dive bar, and cocktail bar fusion caters to a hipster crowd. The relaxed ambiance, pool table, and retro games add to the overall experience. Customers rave about the Loaded Baked Potato Dip and Dill Pickle Pizza, stating that the food is delicious and portion sizes are generous. The cocktail selection, including the unique Can I call you rose? drink, receives high praise. With attentive service and a cool vibe, The Starving Artist is a must-visit for those looking for a fun and eclectic dining experience in a welcoming environment.
Small Plates
Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts (TO GO)
wrapped in Nueske's smoked bacon, with cucumber, soy caramel, crushed cashews, fresh mint
Garlic Shrimp (TO GO)
with sweet corn puree, Nueske's smoked bacon, EVOO, croutons
Grilled Mortadella (TO GO)
Roasted Chilled Zucchini (TO GO)
with honey whipped ricotta, golden raisins, pine nuts, crushed red peppers, EVOO, mint
Stuffed Grape Dolmas (TO GO)
with tzatziki, chopped olives, EVOO, feta cheese, Za'Tar, fresh parsley
Warm Olive Bowl (TO GO)
mediterranean olives, EVOO, fresh rosemary, lemon zest
Gooey Nachos (TO GO)
tortilla chips, cheese, fresno chiles, black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, lime crema, cilantro
Charcuterie Board (TO GO)
seasonal cheese, calabrese salami, soppressata, olives, cashews, sweet onion jam, whole grain mustard, dried cranberry, naan
Pretzel & Dip (TO GO)
everything bagel pretzel, peanut butter bacon whip, strawberry chipotle jam, warm cheese dip
Chickpea Hummus (TO GO)
nduja sausage, carrots, cucumbers, olives, mint pistachio pesto, za'tar, served with naan
Loaded Baked Potato Dip (TO GO)
Nueske's smoked bacon, green onions, cheddar, sour cream, served with kettle chips
Asian Pork Bao Buns (TO GO)
shredded pork, hoisin glaze, cashews, sriracha, coleslaw, cilantro, fresno chiles
Shareables
Salads
Caesar Salad (TO GO)
classic caesar with our house caesar dressing with stone ground mustard, EVOO, croutons
Olympus Salad (TO GO)
mixed greens, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, chickpeas, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, feta, red wine oregano vinaigrette, served with naan
Shrimp Spring Roll Salad (TO GO)
chilled. cooked shrimp, napa cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onion, basil cilantro, bean sprouts, rice noodles, cashews, sweet soy and garlic chile peanut saue
TSA Wedge Salad (TO GO)
oven roasted tomato, nueske's smoked bacon, bleu cheese, pistachio, green onion, peppercorn bleu cheese dressing
Grilled Stone Fruit (TO GO)
seasonal grilled stone fruit, speck, stracciatella cheese, arugula, stone ground mustard, served on ciabatta
Pork Bahn Mi (TO GO)
house pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, sriracha mayo, served on a baguette with kettle chips or a salad
Roasted Veggie Panini (TO GO)
roasted zucchini & peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil pesto, lemon aioli, on ciabatta, served with kettle chips or side salad
Short Rib & Mushroom (TO GO)
gruyere cheese, rosemary roasted mushrooms, bleu cheese horseradish spread, on ciabatta, served with kettle chips or side salad
Italian Grinder (TO GO)
calabrese salami, soppressata, mortadella, smoked gouda, giardiniera spread, romaine, tomato, on a hoagie roll, served with kettle chips or side salad
Handhelds
Pizza
LRG 18" Cheese Pizza (TO GO)
red sauce, pizza cheese blend, dried oregano, fennel pollen, grana padano cheese
LRG 18" Pepperoni Pizza (TO GO)
LRG 18" Hawaiian Pizza (TO GO)
red sauce, pizza cheese blend, shaved ham, jalapeno, basil, caramelized bourbon pineapple
LRG 18" Margherita Pizza (TO GO)
red sauce, pizza cheese blend, fresh mozzarella, basil, evoo, fennel pollen, dried oregano
LRG 18" Street Corn Pizza (TO GO)
garlic white sauce, cheese blend, roasted corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, habanero mayo, paprika
LRG 18" Roasted Veggie Pizza (TO GO)
garlic white sauce, roasted zucchini & piquillo peppers, fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil pesto, lemon aioli
LRG 18" Gardiniera & Sausage Pizza (TO GO)
red sauce, pizza cheese blend, Italian sausage, spicy giardiniera, dried oregano
LRG 18" Dill Pickle Pizza (TO GO)
garlic white sauce, pizza cheese blend, ricotta, dill pickles buttermilk dill dressing, fresh dill