Best Romantic Restaurants in Fountain Hills / Rio Verde

I wanted to take my wife to a nice Christmas dinner and we chose Orange Sky on a whim, not knowing what to expect. They were not offering a pris fixe menu for Christmas but their regular menu offered exotic meats, such as Antelope, Bison, Wild Boar, Ostrich and Mike, our server was STELLAR. He took excellent care of us, guiding us through the menu, and making my wife feel extra special (her birthday is Christmas Eve). I specifically chose an early reservation to enjoy the sunset, and the views did not disappoint. The black garlic oysters were my personal favorite, while my wife enjoyed the sausage. Mike paired our food with several excellent wines from Italy and France. I wanted an espressotini with Baileys and Orange Sky was happy to make my dessert cocktail a little creamy, the way I like it. I would LOVE to come back to try their smoked prime rib or dry-aged meats soon.

Food was amazing! Pasta strascinati, lobster pappardelle special, veal saltimbocca, and osso bucco were all fantastic. Can’t miss. Our waitress was great but service was a bit slow at the end. Definite hit in Scottsdale area!

Great food. Great service. Spectacular view. Great ambiance. A bit pricey but worth it. Will make it a regular stop.

We came here for my dad’s birthday, and it was one of the most special dining experiences I’ve ever had. My first time eating escargo - and I promise y’all that it’s wonderful. We split the saumon fume - delicious. We each had a different entree - I love my sole dish. My dad loved his la choucroute. And my mom loved her scallap puff pastry. They also have a pastry chef. My macaron was incredible, and highly recommend the le citron and opera 12. The owners made our dining experience so wonderful. They were so personable and lovely. I cannot thank them enough for such a perfect night celebrating. We will be back soon! *I also herniated my back recently so it was my first time going out since my injury. The atmosphere is very comfortable and easy to move around.

First time guests and we will return. Staff was friendly, reviewed the menu with us and made great recommendations. Excellent service and amazing food.