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Aiello's Fine Italian Dining				4 User Reviews
5202 N. Central Ave.	Italian	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
With crisp white tablecloths and a handsome granite bar, Joe and Myrah Aiello’s namesake restaurant feels like a special occasion place, except that it’s worthy of frequent visits. For one thing, they’ll welcome you like a regular, and the prices are quite accessible. Highlights... More >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Cafe Carumba!				1 User Reviews
7303 E. Indian School Rd.	Latin American	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chic Latin American-styled bar and eatery with some smashing victuals, even if the menu is only vaguely Latin. Formerly that old war-horse Jacqueline’s Marketplace and Café, it retains the old place’s breakfast and lunch menu, while adding a somewhat inventive dinner menu that,... 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 >>

Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge				1 User Reviews
2502 E. Camelback Rd.	French	$$$$	East Phoenix
Decorated in with plush, chocolate-colored suede and embossed leather, James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross’ bistro at Biltmore Fashion Park is a chic place to enjoy top-notch cuisine. From your first taste of curried duck fries to your last juicy bite of smoked truffle-infused... More >>

Coup Des Tartes				Write a Review
4626 N. 16th St.	Eclectic, French	$$$$	East Phoenix
A casual BYOB place with fragrant, deftly crafted, Mediterranean-themed fare in a homey setting. (It used to be an antiques store.) The menu changes with the seasons. Try to go on a week when there's lamb shank with dried fruit, roasted wild salmon with a tomato basil salsa or free-range chicken... 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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

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 >>

Fuego Bistro				Write a Review
713 E. Palo Verde Drive	Cuban, South American, Southwestern	$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
Tucked away in the courtyard of Fountain Court, behind Apollo’s Lounge on Seventh Street, Fuego Bistro is one of the best-hidden spots in central Phoenix. It’s tiny, too (there are only seven tables inside and a handful out on the patio) so it helps to call ahead. Though some of the... More >>

House of Tricks				Write a Review
114 E. 7th St.	Eclectic, Fusion, New American	$$, $$$, $$$$	Tempe
The moniker makes this quaint restaurant sound like the kind of place where you’d catch Penn and Teller or David Copperfield sawing some chick in half, but it actually refers to the last name of the owners Robin and Robert Trick, who over the years have transformed this green-and-white,... More >>

J&G Steakhouse				Write a Review
6000 E. Camelback Rd	Steak House	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
Considering the aura around The Phoenician resort and the intimidatingly high achievements of the chef behind the restaurant (Jean-Georges Vongerichten has a global empire of glittering, Michelin-starred eateries), you might a rarefied dining experience at J&G Steakhouse. Instead, it�s... 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 >>

Marcellino Ristorante				2 User Reviews
1301 E. Northern Ave.	Italian	$$$, $$$$	North Phoenix
Classy, upscale Italian spot where you’ll find some of the best house-made pastas in town. Everything from gnocchi in tomato sauce and saffron linguini with clams to red and white strozzaprete (priest-stranglers) and black fettuccine with lobster. Fish and meat entrees are more expensive,... More >>

Nine 05				Write a Review
905 N. 4th St.	Asian, Thai	$$$, $$$$	Central Phoenix
There�s a lot to love on the menu at Nine\|05 � flavors of Hong Kong, Tokyo, Thailand, and beyond, served with contemporary sophistication. Chef-owner Matt Carter (of Scottsdale�s Zinc Bistro and The Mission) and chef de cuisine Jay Bogsinske have created a hip, energetic hangout in the... More >>

Phoenix City Grille				1 User Reviews
5816 N. 16th St.	American, Brunch, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	East Phoenix
Phoenix City Grille’s upscale Southwestern spin on meat and potatoes totally hits the spot when you’re craving comfort food. By day, the restaurant has a business casual vibe that gives way to a dimly lit, date-friendly ambiance in the evening. Start off with a skillet of moist... 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 >>

radioMILANO				2 User Reviews
3950 E. Campbell Ave.	American, Italian	$$$, $$$$	East Phoenix
It should come as no surprise that radioMILANO, the latest addition to the happenin’ corner of 40th Street and Campbell, is a hit — it’s run by the same people who created Postino, La Grande Orange (both across the street) and Chelsea’s Kitchen. It’s a stylishly... More >>

Rancho Pinot				Write a Review
6208 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American	$$$$	Paradise Valley
Rustic-chic setting featuring paintings of cowboys, roughhewn chairs, and the occasional stuffed jackalope. Service is friendly, and generally faultless. Excellent wine list is a draw, as is a menu of gourmet comfort fare featuring fresh local ingredients culled daily from the area’s... More >>