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Shinbay Omakase Room by Tanaka Ken
Price: Very Expensive•Japanese•4.9(356)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.Base Pizzeria
Price: Moderate•Pizzeria•4.9(516)Base Pizzeria is built off a simple concept, bringing food back to Base. We believe that clean eating isn’t just a buzz word; it’s a way of life. By creating locally sourced, organic pizza from sustainable sources, Base Pizzeria allows us to stay true to our core principles:
Look after yourself
Look after the environment
Look after your community
Everything we do at Base aims at honoring these principles while creating food that is creative, simple and delicious and we have a lot of fun while doing it. And really, isn’t that what it’s all about?
La Torretta Ristorante - 100th St
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(442)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!Cafe Monarch
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(7,985)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.
Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass
Price: Very Expensive•Southwest•4.9(2,320)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(128)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.
Lon's at The Hermosa
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(9,536)LON’s at the Hermosa is an authentic Arizona hacienda surrounded by spectacular scenery. Its elegant dining room melds homemade adobe and rustic ironwork with flattering lighting and carefully set tables. Enjoy award-winning Globally inspired Arizona fare on the spacious patio, or by one of the fireplaces throughout the lounge and dining areas, adorned with art pieces by Lon Megargee. The menus at LON’s offer a memorable culinary experience, which captures spirit, creativity and warmth using bold flavors and compelling combinations that reflect a contemporary take on the multitude of foods originating in the Western Hemisphere.Che-Ah-Chi at Enchantment Resort
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(878)Che Ah Chi is inspired by seasonal ingredients and modern American cuisine. Dishes are sourced from local and neighboring organic growers, artisan cheese makers, sustainable fish traders and ranchers to create an uncomplicated, yet sophisticated menu. The stunning red rock views, outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, and Wine Spectator Best of Excellence wine list provides the perfect complement to your dining experience. Spectacular patio to enjoy appetizers, pre and post beverages or meal service.
Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(449)Giordano’s Trattoria Romana Ristorante that is a family owned Italian gem that has served Carefree for over 25 years. Every night brings not only great menu options but also a dish crafted as a special for the night. So, even if you have managed to work your way through the extensive menu, you’ll always have something new and exciting to try at Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. What is touted as a best kept secret is not really very secret considering that reservations are highly recommended due to the popularity of Giordano’s Trattoria Romana. Perhaps that is because of the eggplant rolletini or the saltimbocca, both popular favorites. Then again, it might be the fettuccine alfredo or cannelloni Florentine. You may find another favorite you want to have every time you go, but it is a sure bet that the evening will end with the homemade tiramisu or the traditional cannoli.Voila French Bistro - Scottsdale
Price: Expensive•French•4.9(1,648)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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- JjenniferVIPSouth Carolina •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoSuch a cute place with great food, atmosphere and service!More infoOlive & Ivy Restaurant & MarketplacePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Old Town Scottsdale•4.7
- VVPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoFood is excellent and the service is extraordinaryMore infoÉlephante ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Town Scottsdale•4.6
- DDanielPhoenix / Arizona •56 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoCheck-in was friendly and prompt, our server - Lindsay - was attentive, knowledgeable, pleasant and never intrusive, delivering a perfect meal to celebrate a birthday. Kudos to all who helped create this very enjoyable experience!!More infoOcean 44Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Central Scottsdale•4.9
- JjohnCincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoUnbelievably good for a restaurant in the shopping mall! I went for restaurant week and we had a delicious meal. That was fantastic value and delicious. I would call it a very high-end place very classy. Our Young servers did an excellent job. It's going to be my new Favorite in the mall area and old town. It's hard to believe it's across from a shake shack probably does not help them succeed, but there was a nice healthy crowd in there for a Friday evening in the off-season.More infoMoxies - ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• American• Old Town Scottsdale•4.7
- TtanyaVIPNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoAmazing - Stephanie the manager is so wonderful and Tyler our service - just great!!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 / Arizona include Mesa Grill Sedona, Raven's View and Pinnacle Grille
Child friendly restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona include Lou Malnati's - Scottsdale, True Food Kitchen - Scottsdale and George & Gather
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