Kai $$$$ 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd Chandler • (602) 385-5726 AAA Five Diamond Award Winner Mobil Travel Guide’s 5-Star Award-winner Kai is the only 5-star rated restaurant in Arizona and one of only four in the United States. Kai, meaning ‘seed’ in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American [...]
Pizzeria Bianco $$ 623 E Adams St (west of N 7th St) Phoenix • (602) 258-8300 James Beard Award Winner Best Chef: Southwest – Chris Bianco Named the BEST PIZZA IN AMERICA – Rachael Ray Magazine (March 2010) “Brooklyn native Chris Bianco makes pizza with a passion in this small establishment on Heritage Square. His wood-fired creations incorporate [...]
BOURBON STEAK $$$$ 7575 E Princess Dr Scottsdale • (480) 585-4848 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner Entice your palate at Fairmont Scottsdale. Award-winning Chef Michael Mina presents an upscale, contemporary American steakhouse like no other at our BOURBON STEAK restaurant. Indulge in a tantalizing menu with modern fare featuring the finest cuts of beef, poultry, and fish, [...]
AZ 88 $$ 7353 E Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale • (480) 994-5576 “Trendy, neo-boho watering hole/cafe that pulses with energy, and remains one of the most reliable late-night dining spots in town. When the rest of Scottsdale is yawning and rolling up the sidewalks, AZ 88 is going strong like a stud bull on Viagra. God bless ‘em. [...]
BLT Steak $$$$ 5402 E Lincoln Dr (off N Hayden Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 905-7979 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner BLT Steak is found at the newly-renovated Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Set amidst a beautiful desert landscape, the 307-seat restaurant’s dramatic fire pit and regional cacti complement priceless views of Camelback [...]
Elements $$$$ 5700 E McDonald Dr (at N 56th St) Paradise Valley • (480) 607-2300 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner James Beard Award 2010 Semi-Finalists Nominee Best Chef, Southwest – Chef Beau MacMillan “Sleek design, comfy patios, quaffable margaritas and sunset views draw sweethearts and singles to this sexy Camelback Mountain retreat. Chuck Wiley’s seasonal American menu has [...]
Kazimierz World Wine Bar $$ 7137 E Stetson Dr (at E 6th Ave) Scottsdale • (480) 946-3004 James Beard Award 2009 Semi-Finalist Nominee Outstanding Wine Service Kazimierz world wine bar is downtown Scottsdale’s hidden jewel, offering live entertainment, signature cocktails, global small plates and wine. Kazimierz is Arizona’s only wine bar awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence [...]
LON’s at the hermosa $$ 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd (at E Stanford Dr) Paradise Valley • (602) 955-7878 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner LON’s at the hermosa is Arizona’s only remaining authentic hacienda. Its elegant adobe dining room is surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery Arizona has to offer. Chef Michael Rusconi grows a wide [...]
deseo $$$$ 6902 E Greenway Pkwy (west of N Scottsdale Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 624-1015 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner Deseo offers a passionate and lively dining experience like no other in Arizona. Showcasing imaginative Latin-influenced cuisine, Deseo’s menu features a distinctive and skillfully blended combination of flavors to create dishes that are bold and intriguing. The innovation [...]
Roaring Fork $$ 4800 N Scottsdale Rd (E Chaparral Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 947-0795 James Beard Award Winner Best Chef: Southwest – Robert McGrath The Roaring Fork’s Wood Fired Cooking captures the spirit of bold American cuisine, creating flavors that crackle with a rugged edge. In the Old West, the best food was prepared on a [...]