Flo’s Asian Kitchen

All the old Chinese-restaurant favorites, gussied up for the north Scottsdale crowd. The quality, however, is high, and the prices are very reasonable. Nibble on “chips and salsa” (fried won ton skins and a dip made from minced chicken, tomatoes and scallions) before delving into main dishes. The desserts — rich cheesecake, chocolate-filled won tons […]

FnB Restaurant

We probably don’t need to tell you about FnB, the Scottsdale kitchen helmed by culinary sage Charleen Badman. You probably already know she scours local markets for common and arcane ingredients from our state’s popular and marginal family farms, about how she plates food braiding gastronomic threads from the Sonoran Desert to South America to the […]

Fogo De Chao

Grilled meats are undoubtedly the main attraction at this upscale churrascaria, inspired by the gauchos (that is, cowboys) of southern Brazil. It’s the first Arizona location for the international chain, which was founded 30 years ago in Brazil. The all-you-can-eat price of dining here includes up to 15 different cuts of meat served tableside by […]

Francine

Patrons are immediately immersed in European elegance when they walk into Francine. The exposed ceilings and bar take center stage, leaving room for seating that feels intimate and offers plenty of people-watching. The restaurant itself is a menagerie of bustling voices in an open kitchen, servers in formal attire and a dose of patrons in […]

Franco’s Italian Cafe

Offering a sophisticated cuisine both rustic and refined, this posh Scottsdale restaurant wows with appetizers like polenta gorgonzola, a tasty beet arugula salad, and a stunning seafood risotto. Franco’s mother’s merenghata is a light, tasty dessert you won’t find anywhere else in town. Read our review.

Fred’s at Barneys New York

Given the high-fashion merch that Barneys is famous for, Fred’s is suitably geared toward the ladies-who-lunch crowd – as expected, there are a lot of salads and lighter bites like tuna tartare. What’s surprising, though, is how much Fred’s also caters to a hungrier clientele, with hearty pastas, entrees, and pizzas. Sunday brunch is also […]

Fresh Mint

This vegetarian, vegan, and certified kosher eatery in Scottsdale puts a Vietnamese spin on meatless dishes, thanks to owner and chef Mai Ly, who, along with her husband, managed similar restaurants in Maui for more 20 years. On the corner of a strip mall, the atmosphere is casual and easygoing, with bright green walls, linen-topped […]

Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine

Found at The Mercado at Scottsdale Ranch, Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine is owned and operated by husband-and-wife Anthony and Anna Barr. The restaurant offers upscale comfort food, like the short rib grilled cheese, stuffed cheese and bacon tater tots, sweet corn and wild mushroom tamale, and more.