Kai $$$$ 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler • (602) 385-5726 AAA Five Diamond Award Winner Mobil Travel Guide’s 5-Star Award-winner Kai is the only 5-star rated restaurant in Arizona and one of only four in the United States. Kai, meaning ‘seed’ in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American [...]
Rita’s Kitchen $$$ 5402 E Lincoln Dr (east of N 56th St) Scottsdale • (480) 948-1700 A casual, contemporary Southwestern flair reigns throughout Rita’s Kitchen. Adobe walls, terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings enhance the natural, earthy Southwestern feel. Wood, stone and copper accents and vibrant artwork enliven the senses. The menu features home-style regional cuisine featuring favorites from [...]
Carlsbad Tavern $$ 3313 N Hayden Rd (south of E Osborn Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 970-8164 “New Mexico-style Mexican food served in a cave-like setting, complete with bats and gushing waterfalls. The kitchen sends out nothing but winners, from traditional favorites like carne adovada and blue corn enchiladas to nifty platters like pork osso buco and chicken breasts [...]
Cowboy Ciao $$$ 7133 E Stetson Dr (at 6th Ave) Scottsdale • (480) 946-3111 Inventive fare and a fanciful bent. Cowboy Ciao features Modern American food with global influences. Bold flavors are balanced to pair with our 3200 (and counting) wine selections offered by the glass, bottle and tasting flight. Presented in a lively, colorful and dramatically lit [...]
The Mission $$ 3815 N. Brown Ave (E 2nd St) Scottsdale • (480) 636-5005 “This downtown Scottsdale restaurant has a menu that incorporates elements of the cuisines of Mexico, Central America, South America and Spain. Among the menu options are starters such as chicken arepa and grilled street corn. Choose from main dishes like swordfish Veracruz and scallops [...]
Fuego Bistro $$$ 713 E Palo Verde Dr (at N 7th St) Phoenix • (602) 277-1151 This unique setting offers diners a cozy dining room, patio beneath the stars, and a full service bar. Patrons can feast upon authentic Cuban, Puerto Rican and Latin American favorites such as Pernil Asado, Ropa Vieja and Arroz con Gandules. “Tucked away [...]
Phoenix City Grille $$ 5816 N 16th St (at Bethany Home Rd) Phoenix • (602) 266-3001 “Phoenix City Grille’s upscale Southwestern spin on meat and potatoes totally hits the spot when you’re craving comfort food. By day, the restaurant has a business casual vibe that gives way to a dimly lit, date-friendly ambiance in the evening. Start off [...]
Stockyards Restaurant $$$ 5001 E Washington St (east of N 48th St) Phoenix • (602) 273-7378 The legend is back. Known for primo steaks, a historic ambiance, and the fried testicles of stripling cattle (a delicacy known as calf fries), the Stockyards has reopened with a fresh coat of paint and menu enhancement from the new chef and [...]
The Compass Arizona Grill $$$$ 122 N Second St (between E Adams & E Monroe) Phoenix • (602) 440-3166 at the Hyatt Regency, Downtown Phoenix Dine in elegance with a 360 degree view of the spectacular Valley of the Sun in the only revolving roof top Phoenix restaurant. For over 25 years, Hyatt Regency Phoenix’s award-winning Compass Restaurant [...]
Vincent On Camelback $$$$ 3930 E Camelback Rd (west of N 40th St) Phoenix • (602) 224-0225 James Beard Award Winner Outstanding Chef – Chef Vincent Guerithault 2010 Semi-Finalist Nominee Outstanding Restaurant There’s a reason why Vincent on Camelback has been a favorite for over 20 years: Consistently wonderful meals, an award winning wine list and unparalleled attentive [...]