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Shinbay Omakase Room by Tanaka Ken
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•5(347)PLEASE NOTE: Our Omakase experience is centered around a curation of the freshest fish and seafood. As such, we are unable to accommodate shellfish allergies, gluten-free nor vegan/vegetarian diets.
SHINBAY is Arizona's first and only Omakase restaurant. This exotic, multi-course dining experience ignites all the senses and inspires guests to explore uncharted flavors. Dinner is $285 per person, not including beverages and tax. Please allow approximately two hours for the dining experience. Dress code is casual and comfortable. We offer two seatings each evening, at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm. Due to limited seating capacity, we require a credit card number to guarantee reservations. Cancellation fees apply, see policy within credit card details. Increases in party size not guaranteed.Cuisine & Wine Bistro - Chandler
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(845)Cuisine & Wine Bistro debuted in March 2015 when Fabrice and Mairead Buschtetz purchased the former MWC Bistro in Gilbert. Just a year later, CWB Chandler opened its doors. This move let Fabrice work his culinary magic in the kitchen, delighting the palates of the bistro's ever-expanding and loyal customer base. Cuisine & Wine Bistro proudly garners Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the consecutive years '21, '22, and '23. This prestigious accolade reflects our exceptional wine program, expertly curated by certified sommelier Killian Buschtetz.
Cafe Monarch
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(7,876)Welcome to a world of culinary elegance and sophistication you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Named by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation, this family owned and operated gem in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale has earned an illustrious reputation for its first-rate service, elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine.
At Cafe Monarch the menu is always changing, bringing you an ever-evolving array of innovative culinary creations that feature nothing but the finest in premium fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The four-course prix fixe menus are meticulously designed to delight even the most sophisticated of palates.
Additionally, each server at Cafe Monarch is trained through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers program. *Dress Code: Collared Shirts and Long Pants Required. Dress Jacket Strongly Preferred. No T-Shirts, Hoodies, Shorts or Sandals. ***Children 10 and up only.La Torretta Ristorante - 100th St
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(413)We're back! After 20 years at our first location on Scottsdale and FLW we are pleased to announce our opening at our newest location in Centennial Marketplace( NW corner of FLW and 100th St) This much smaller footprint has us operating 9 tables and a full bar in a cozy and more modern environment!
Reserve
Price: Very Expensive•Global, International•4.9(266)Reserve invites guests to experience a multi-course chef’s tasting menu in an intimate, outdoor setting. Food is expertly selected from all over the world, enhanced by wine paired by one of our advanced sommeliers, to create a memorable dining experience.
Located directly across the street from Café Monarch, Reserve, features the best the valley has to offer! The tasting menu features world cuisine consisting of world-class, premium ingredients, making us one of the best 5 star restaurants in Scottsdale. Sommelier selected wine, craft cocktails, and a full premium bar further enhances the experience. Seating is extremely limited, and reservations are required.Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Price: Very Expensive•Southwest•4.9(2,303)Recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Five Star Award, Kai, meaning 'seed' in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes and locally farmed ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community to create unforgettable masterpieces.
Appropriate dinner dress, such as formal wear and smart business-casual attire is encouraged for all of our guests. Thank you in advance for respecting this as an elegant and discerning adults-only fine dining environment for guests over the age of 13. Please note that not all allergies can be accommodated for.
Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary French•4.9(96)Chef Christopher Gross, a James Beard Award winner, is among the top chefs in the U.S. His accolades include the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award of Excellence, being named one of America's 10 Best New Chefs by Food & Wine Magazine, and an 18/20 rating by Gayot.
Juxtaposed against the historic Wrigley Mansion, Christopher’s is a modern glass-and-steel gem featuring Chef Gross's creative weekend Tasting and weekday Classics menus. Perched atop a hill, the restaurant offers stunning city and mountain views from every table, an intimate dining room adorned with local art, and an open kitchen centered around a wood-fired grill. With a lively chef’s counter and open-air patio, Chef Christopher and his team not only cook but also serve, providing a fresh, ever-changing menu that delivers a unique and unforgettable hospitality experience.Highball
Price: Expensive•Cocktail Bar•4.8(229)**Reservations are available up to 14 days in advance at www.Highballphx.com/reservations for parties of 10 or less guests. For parties larger than 10, please contact us via email, or at the Large Parties tab on our website.
Experience Highball, Downtown Phoenix’s award winning neighborhood cocktail bar & lounge, featuring a rousing collection of spirits and invigorating cocktails. Curated for the adventurous, cocktail forward and late-night revelers, industry folk, and everyone in between. Led by veteran bartenders and industry professionals, Highball’s programming is inspired by unifying avant-garde, playful ingredients and memory-jogging flavors, propelled by an inclusive community feel with something for everyone to enjoy.
Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Regional Nominee "Best New US Cocktail Bar 2022", "Best US Bar Team" 2023, "Best US Cocktail Bar" & "Best US Bar Team" 2024
Alexi's Grill
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(1,664)At Alexi’s we use the finest quality of products in the market. We prepare everything with the freshest ingredients daily. From homemade salad dressings and bread to fresh fish and the best poultry and meat available.
Join us for a quick in and out or take your time, lunch or dinner and enjoy some of the best specials in town.
To insure quality, all items are made to order. We accommodate all special diets.
Our daily specials include fresh fish (flown in daily) such as Alaskan halibut, Atlantic salmon, trout, red snapper, etc. From poultry and meats, roasted duck, rack of lamb, veal chop and more.
Our happy hour is first come first serve, no reservations accepted unless you have a party of 6 or more. Please contact the restaurant directly.Voila French Bistro - Scottsdale
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(1,599)Voilà French Bistro in Scottsdale offers classic bistro dishes in an exquisitely designed setting. With Sandrine and Maxime and the rest of the team it will be like stepping into France. We are the place for seafood, foie gras, escargot and more.
New owners since January 1st 2024, which includes Chef Maxime. Maxime has and extensive culinary experience of twenty plus years in France, Maxime excels in the traditional French cuisine, with a keen interest on leveraging and innovating with seasonal products. His extensive experience was enriched from working for Michelin star chefs in the east of France, as well as from his training by Chef Jean-Christophe, the previous chef at Voila.In the kitchen, originality in dish plating and taste are words he thinks about every day. What you will experience is not la nouvelle cuisine but la cuisine traditionelle moderne.” A night at Voilà is the perfect place for date night, friends getting together, a nice family dinner, or private party.
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- KKatieDetroit / Eastern Michigan •4 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoService was very responsive and polite. Whipped feta with the bruschetta was outstanding! Would recommend visiting.More infoMoxies - ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• American• Old Town Scottsdale•4.7
- CECarlaETampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAbsolutely beautiful evening with good friends good food and a lovely restaurant. Thank you for making our evening special! We’ll be back soon.More infoOcean 44Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Central Scottsdale•4.9
- OTOpenTable DinerCleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoSuch an amazing vibe! Fantastic service and delicious food!More infoOlive & Ivy Restaurant & MarketplacePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Old Town Scottsdale•4.7
- TTuppyVIPPhoenix / Arizona •22 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoLovely atmosphere, excellent food, would go back in a minute!More infoÉlephante ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town Scottsdale•4.6
- JJohnPhoenix / Arizona •7 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAlways a great culinary experience when visiting Nobu. We sat at the sushi bar and had a variety of nigiri and rolls that were splendid. As expected, the service was great and on point.More infoNobu ScottsdalePrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Old Town Scottsdale•4.5
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A sprawling city in the heart of the desert southwest, Phoenix fares brilliantly when it comes to food. Of course you’ll find Mexican favorites like chili con carne, pozole and tamales. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can nosh on cactus fries pre-rattlesnake course. (True story.) Breweries, Asian restaurants and new American cuisine can all be found in spades, too. The nearby suburb of Scottsdale is host to a number of elegant eateries and old world golf clubs, like the Art Deco Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Biltmore Hotel.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Phoenix include Mesa Grill Sedona, Raven's View and Soul Cafe
Child friendly restaurants in Phoenix include Benihana - Scottsdale, AZ, True Food Kitchen - Scottsdale and Benihana - Chandler, AZ
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