Chula Seafood has opened a new location in downtown Phoenix, marking the chain’s fourth outpost in the Valley. The restaurant opened at Arizona Center, located at 455 N. 3rd St., #1180, with its first day of service scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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The addition at Arizona Center continues what the brand describes as a mission to bring fresh seafood to the desert on a daily basis. The company promoted the Arizona Center opening as a continuation of that mission and positioned the new store as the fourth in the region.
Visual material released alongside the announcement includes a close-up of a chilled platter of raw oysters on ice accompanied by a branded shucking knife, underscoring the seafood-focused nature of the menu and the restaurant’s emphasis on fresh offerings.
A platter of raw oysters on ice with a Chula Seafood–branded shucking knife, highlighting seafood menu offerings at the chain’s new Arizona Center location.
An interior photograph shows the dining room and the order counter, complete with a menu display and clear 'Order Here' signage. The image offers a view of the new outpost’s service layout and customer flow, indicating a counter-order format for placing orders.
Interior view of Chula Seafood’s dining room and order counter with menu display and 'Order Here' signage, showing the look of the restaurant’s new Arizona Center outpost.
The Arizona Center address is listed as 455 N. 3rd St., #1180, Phoenix, AZ 85004, and a map reference was provided with the announcement for those seeking directions. Service hours for the opening day are listed as 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; the company’s public information directs customers to its website for additional details.
For more information about the restaurant, hours, and offerings, the Chula Seafood website is listed as https://chulaseafood.com/. The opening notice was posted Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:34 p.m., and the event itself was categorized under Food & Drink.
The Arizona Center location represents the latest expansion in the company’s local footprint. Public materials accompanying the opening focused on the new outpost’s location, its place in the chain’s sequence of Valley openings, and visual examples of menu and interior elements. The announcement did not include additional details about menu pricing, staffing, or broader company plans beyond the opening information and the company’s stated mission to deliver fresh seafood daily to the desert.
Practical details repeated for readers: the new Chula Seafood at Arizona Center is located at 455 N. 3rd St., #1180, Phoenix, AZ 85004; the opening event is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2026, with service from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; and further information is available through the restaurant’s website at chulaseafood.com. The opening announcement was posted June 17, 2026, and the story is filed under the Food & Drink category.
KTAR News reports the Arizona Center site will function as both a fresh fish market and restaurant, with the market opening at 8 a.m. Saturdays for the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market. New menu additions include signature protein bowls featuring poke or grilled options and flavored dirty sodas, while chef Kyle Kent is a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for the Southwest. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.