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Asia de Cuba				5 User Reviews
7353 E. Indian School Rd.	Asian, Caribbean, Contemporary, Cuban, Eclectic, Fusion	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
At this outpost of restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow's über-stylish chain of eateries, there's a supercharged vibe, with blaring Cuban rhythms, a see-and-be-seen bar area, and a buzzing white dining room filled with round tables. As for the menu, it's a delicious marriage of Cuban and Asian... More >>

Atlas Bistro				1 User Reviews
2515 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste. 18	Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion, New American	$$$$	South Scottsdale
Established in 2002, the tiny BYOB connected to AZ Wine Co. has long impressed culinary fanatics and wine geeks alike for its sophisticated international fare, laid-back atmosphere, and – no surprise – close proximity to an amazing selection of wine. Chefs Brandon Crouser and Joshua... More >>

Barrio Cafe				3 User Reviews
2814 N. 16th St.	Contemporary, Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza brings magic to this art-filled hole-in-the-wall, with regional specialties of central-southern Mexico. For extra impact, she adds French accents, with marvelous results. Dishes change monthly, but highlights include posole verde, spinach-crab-mushroom-cheese crepes,... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

Cork				3 User Reviews
4991 S. Alma School Rd., Ste. 101	Contemporary, Eclectic, New American	$$$, $$$$	Chandler
At its heart, Cork is a neighborhood wine bar that just happens to serve inventive, beautifully presented food. Owned by three alumni of Lon’s at the Hermosa – sommelier Robert Morris, his wife Danielle (who’s the pastry chef), and executive chef Brian Peterson – the... More >>

Eddie's House				Write a Review
7042 E. Indian School Rd.	Contemporary, Eclectic, Greek, Mediterranean, New American	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chef Eddie Matney has had a namesake place before, but with his latest enterprise, he’s amping up his own star power and playing off longtime strengths. The vibe here is expectedly homey but upscale, and somewhere in bustling dining room, you’ll probably spot Matney himself, mingling... More >>

Gallo Blanco Cafe				1 User Reviews
401 W. Clarendon Ave.	Cafe, Contemporary, Mexican	$$, $$$	Central Phoenix
The Mexico City-style food at Gallo Blanco, the Clarendon�s in-house eatery, is casual and unpretentious, with dirt-cheap prices to match. What isn�t obvious until you taste it, though, is the thoughtful preparation and great ingredients that make it so addicting. Chef-owner Doug Robson�s big on... More >>

Kazimierz World Wine Bar				1 User Reviews
7137 E. Stetson Dr.	Contemporary, Dessert, Eclectic, New American, Pizza, Wine Bar	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Without a doubt, one of the hippest places in town to enjoy an upscale wine- and appetizer-tasting experience. The settings are posh baroque, with lots of cushy armchairs and sofas. The menu is tiny -- 12 appetizers -- but the food is excellent. Duck and truffle pâté, marinated... More >>

Quiessence Restaurant & Wine Bar				Write a Review
6106 S. 32nd St.	American, Contemporary, Wine Bar	$$$, $$$$	South Phoenix
At this charming restaurant/wine bar at The Farm at South Mountain (a 10-acre property dotted with stately old pecan trees, where there’s also a cafe, a casual lunch restaurant, a garden shop, a kitchen store, a catering company, a spa, and even a naturopathic physician’s office), all... More >>

T. Cook's				Write a Review
5200 E. Camelback Rd.	Breakfast, Brunch, Contemporary, Continental, Dessert, Greek, Mediterranean, Seafood	$$$$	East Phoenix
One of the Valley's premier restaurants, set in one of the Valley's prettiest resorts. The chef celebrates the flavorful bounty of baby vegetables, lighter meat dishes, and abundant fish from the Pacific Northwest. Mussels in a thyme-tinged Chardonnay broth, spit-roasted chicken paired with... More >>

Wright's at the Biltmore				Write a Review
2400 E. Missouri Ave.	American, Contemporary	$$$$	East Phoenix
The legendary resort’s fine-dining establishment has a menu concept called American Lodge Cuisine — think of an earthier, more noble connotation of “lodge,” with sophisticated preparations of trout and buffalo, and seasonally fresh ingredients from the country’s finest... More >>

25 Degrees				Write a Review
5515 E. Deer Valley Dr.	Contemporary	$$$	North Phoenix

98 South Wine Bar & Kitchen				Write a Review
98 S. San Marcos Place	American, Contemporary, Wine Bar	$$, $$$	Chandler

Armitage Wine Lounge & Cafe				Write a Review
20751 N. Pima Rd.	Contemporary	$$, $$$	North Scottsdale

Arrivederci				Write a Review
7101 E. Thunderbird Rd.	Contemporary, Italian	$$, $$$	North Scottsdale

Avalon				Write a Review
7707 E. McDowell Rd.	American, Contemporary, Seafood	$$$$	South Scottsdale

AZ 88				1 User Reviews
7353 Scottsdale Mall	American, Contemporary	$$	Central Scottsdale

Bak'd				Write a Review
156 W. Main St.	American, Contemporary	$$$	Mesa

Bandera				Write a Review
3821 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American, Contemporary	$$$	Central Scottsdale

bistro 24				Write a Review
2401 E. Camelback Rd.	Contemporary, French	$$$$	East Phoenix

Bloom				Write a Review
8877 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American, Contemporary	$$	Paradise Valley

Calistro Bistro				Write a Review
18221 N. Pima Rd.	American, Contemporary, Health, Mediterranean	$$$$	North Scottsdale

Cartwright's				Write a Review
6710 E. Cave Creek Rd.	American, Contemporary, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	Cave Creek

Central Grille				Write a Review
8525 N. Central	American, Contemporary	$$$	North Phoenix