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Binkley's Restaurant				Write a Review
6920 E. Cave Creek Rd.	American, Contemporary, French, Fusion	$$$$	Cave Creek
Probably the best restaurant in the greater Phoenix area, on a par with five-star joints like Thomas Keller’s much-ballyhooed French Laundry in Napa. Apparently, genius loves company, as chef and SCI grad Kevin Binkley worked side-by-side with Keller at the French Laundry after a stint at... More >>

BLT Steak				Write a Review
5402 E. Lincoln Dr.	American, French, Steak House	$$$$	Paradise Valley
While meat is certainly the main event at BLT Steak, the Scottsdale outpost of French chef Laurent Tourondel’s successful empire, eating here is a memorable experience from the first nibble of warm chicken liver pâté to the last bite of gooey espresso-chocolate chip cookies... More >>

Bourbon Steak				Write a Review
7575 East Princess Drive	American, Contemporary, Seafood, Steak House	$$$$	North Scottsdale
At Bourbon Steak, the ultra-high-end steakhouse at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, managing chef Michael Mina — a James Beard Award-winner whose San Francisco-based restaurant management company operates more than a dozen upscale eateries — pushes fine dining into the far... More >>

Cafe Monarch				Write a Review
6934 E. 1st Ave.	American, Greek, Mediterranean	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Eating at leisurely Café Monarch about as personal a dining experience you can have, next to actually eating at someone’s home. You’re really in chew-owner Christopher Van Arsdale’s hands when you eat here, as the man does everything from cooking to dish washing. ... More >>

Chelsea's Kitchen				2 User Reviews
5040 N. 40th St.	American, Brunch, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	East Phoenix
This outpost of Craig and Kris DeMarco and Bob Lynn’s ever-expanding culinary kingdom leaves behind the boutique ambiance and eats of Postino and La Grande Orange for something far more sophisticated and satisfying. Built like an airy, one-story Arizona ranch house, with a peaked roof, a... More >>

Chestnut Lane Café				Write a Review
4225 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Dessert	$$	East Phoenix
Swing by this cheerful, shoebox-sized sandwich and pastry shop the next time you�re in the neighborhood for a Niman Ranch corned beef Reuben, a lobster Cobb salad, or maybe just some freshly baked pastries. Just about everything here is made from scratch, from the lemonade to the roasted... More >>

CityBakery				1 User Reviews
600 East Washington St.	American, Bakery, Breakfast	$$	Central Phoenix
Tucked into downtown's Arizona Science Center, City Bakery is a stylish outpost of Scottsdale’s Arcadia Farms, which also does a brisk business in feeding visitors to the Phoenix Art Museum and The Heard Museum. Here, the edible attractions include gourmet salads (we’re hooked on the... More >>

Corbin's Bar & Grill				1 User Reviews
19420 N. 59th Ave., Ste. F625	American	$$, $$$	Glendale
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbin’s has raised the bar on the definition of a local hangout. The bar serves up reasonably priced wines, specialty cocktails, and lots of beer, amusingly categorized as... More >>

Corbin's Bar & Grill				Write a Review
8729 N Central Ave.	American	$$, $$$	North Phoenix
With sleek décor, a lively clientele, and a menu full of classic American crowd-pleasers, Corbin’s has raised the bar on the definition of a local hangout. The bar serves up reasonably priced wines, specialty cocktails, and lots of beer, amusingly categorized as... More >>

Cowboy Ciao				Write a Review
7133 E. Stetson Dr.	American, Eclectic, New American, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
The goofy moniker might start spaghetti Westerns playing in your head, and the shabby-chic interior may be designed to appeal to yupper-class Scottsdalians with graying temples, money to burn and the fervent need to see themselves as still cool after all these years. But the food is intriguing,... More >>

Daily Dose				Write a Review
4020 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American, Breakfast	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Daily Dose is simultaneously stylish and down-to-earth, a cheerful indie eatery from Matt and JenLyn Long, the same folks who own nearby Fusion Restaurant & Lounge. They serve accessible, affordable American comfort food with tasty, creative flourishes. Depending on the time of day, the... More >>

Delux				5 User Reviews
3146 E. Camelback Rd.	American, Brewery	$, $$, $$$	East Phoenix
Perhaps the hippest joint to open in L.A. in some time. Wait a sec. Did we say L.A.? Sorry, but Lenny Rosenberg’s concept is so cool that even erstwhile Angelenos will be impressed. There are $9 gourmet burgers, 40 international beers on tap, and a jazzy vibe with which only nearby Zen 32... More >>

Durant's				3 User Reviews
2611 N. Central Ave.	American, Seafood, Steak House	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
The first and last word in old-school cool. For more than half a century, the house Jack Durant built has served up class by the barrelful as well as classics like sautéed chicken livers, oysters Rockefeller, lamb chops with mint jelly, and Delmonico steaks, to name a few. Serious... More >>

elements				Write a Review
5700 E. McDonald Dr.	American, Asian, Fusion	$$$$	Paradise Valley
Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style -- fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic... More >>

The Farm Kitchen				1 User Reviews
6106 S. 32nd St.	American, Deli	$, $$, $$$	South Phoenix
Grab a picnic basket and claim your spot at a picnic table or on a blanket under the yawning pecan trees. Within minutes your favorite sandwiches, salads, and soups will be ready, all stocked with fresh produce grown on the 12-acre farm. More >>

Four Peaks Brewing Company				3 User Reviews
1340 E. 8th St.	American, Brewery	$$	Tempe
When it comes to brewpubs in the Valley, Four Peaks is our golden standard, and not just for the excellent selection of beers brewed on the premises. This place also raises the bar on bar food, with killer fries, guilty-pleasure sandwiches, juicy burgers, and hot-out-of-the-oven soft pretzels... More >>

Hanny's				Write a Review
40 N. 1st St.	American, Pizza	$$	Central Phoenix
Like its stark International Style building façade, Hanny’s all-day menu is streamlined, featuring just a handful of starters, pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. It’s well-crafted, affordable fare that’s perfect for a light lunch, an informal dinner, a happy hour snack, or a... More >>

Humble Pie				Write a Review
6149 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American, Pizza	$$$	North Scottsdale
The distinctive pies at this bustling pizzeria have a crisp, chewy crust and unique toppings (shrimp with burrata, basil, and lemon zest; potato and roasted garlic with fontina, gorgonzola, and rosemary) that we can’t get enough of. But even beyond the pizza, there’s plenty to... More >>

Joe's Farm Grill				Write a Review
3000 E. Ray Rd.	American, Barbecue, Breakfast	$$	Gilbert
It’s quite a hike to this retro-futuristic burger stand in east Gilbert, but there’s nothing like it in the Valley. The building is a converted farm home, where owner Joe Johnston grew up, and it’s situated in a new master-planned community called Agritopia, where a 12-acre urban... More >>

Joe's Real BBQ				2 User Reviews
301 N. Gilbert Rd.	American, Barbecue, Dessert	$$	Gilbert
Ribs: Think of them as meat lollipops thick with tangy barbecue sauce, tender from being lovingly slow-smoked over pecan logs, and served up with mac 'n' cheese, sweet corn, coleslaw, and/or any of a number of other sides. At least, that’s how you’ll be chowin’ down on Porky Pig... More >>

Kai				1 User Reviews
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd.	American, Eclectic, Fusion, Southwestern	$$$$	Chandler
Kai’s consulting chef Janos Wilder (a James Beard Award-winner) and executive chef Michael O’Dowd deserve to bask in the attention that comes with being Arizona’s newest AAA Five Diamond Award-winner. The cuisine celebrates indigenous cultures and crops in the most sophisticated... More >>

La Grande Orange Grocery				1 User Reviews
4410 N. 40th St.	American, Cafe, Coffeehouse, Deli, Health, Italian, Pizza, Spanish, Vegetarian	$$	East Phoenix
Designer pizza? Oh, yeah. Ingredients are primo — sourdough crust fermented overnight, organic produce delivered daily from the Valley's Victory Farms, homemade sausage, and exotic combinations like goat cheese, roasted corn, tomato, and fresh basil leaves. More >>

Liberty Market				1 User Reviews
230 N. Gilbert Rd.	American	$$	Gilbert
The brainchild of restaurateur Joe Johnston, Liberty Market is the East Valley’s answer to La Grande Orange in Phoenix. Like his other eateries, Joe’s Real BBQ and Joe’s Farm Grill, the vibe here mixes wholesome vintage Americana with a hip, modern sensibility. Open all... More >>

Maizie’s Café & Bistro				1 User Reviews
4750 N. Central Ave.	American	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Family-owned Maizie’s Café & Bistro is a great example of the new wave of eateries that have opened up along the light-rail path, a stylish, urban neighborhood joint that’s friendly and down to earth. The accessible American menu, available all day, features shareable... More >>

Matt's Big Breakfast				3 User Reviews
801 N. 1st St.	American, Breakfast, Brunch, Diner	$, $$	Central Phoenix
This small, crowded breakfast nook has a big, hungry following. Owner Matt Pool’s usually there, slinging a pitcher of orange juice and greeting people who come through the door. The day’s specials are scribbled on a chalkboard behind the counter, where people sit down to a good cup of... More >>