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 [...]
Stingray Sushi $$ 4302 N Scottsdale Rd (north of E 5th St) Scottsdale • (480) 941-4460 Only at Stingray will you find a unique infusion of upbeat energy with the spirit of Japanese cuisine and tradition. Expect to experience the artful creation of sushi with the restaurant’s Japanese influential design. Stingray presents all the traditional dishes along with [...]
Rita’s Kitchen $$$ 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 [...]
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 $$$$ 5402 E Lincoln Dr (off N Hayden Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 905-7979 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner BLT Steak is found at the newly-renovated Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Set amidst a beautiful desert landscape, the 307-seat restaurant’s dramatic fire pit and regional cacti complement priceless views of Camelback [...]
Avalon $$$$ 7707 E McDowell Rd (west of N 80th St) Scottsdale • (480) 656-0010 Avalon – The upscale, culinary adventure in Contemporary Coastal Cuisine which features a distinctive menu inspired by the richness of onshore/offshore sea-bordering regions that is always fresh, deliberate, & thoughtful! “Conveniently situated between downtown Scottsdale and Tempe, Avalon’s fresh cuisine concept is invigorating [...]
Il Terrazzo $$$$ 6000 E Camelback Rd (at The Phoenician) Scottsdale • (480) 941-8200 Experience a new era of casual elegance for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine on a progressive menu of authentic Italian fare, including a variety of hand-crafted breads and fresh pastas created here at The Phoenician by our own culinary artisans. Pamper the palate with [...]
Roka Akor $$$$ 7299 N Scottsdale Rd (south of E Cheney Dr) Scottsdale • (480) 306-8800 Like its award-winning London counterpart, Roka Akor and Shochu Lounge serves contemporary Japanese Robatayaki cuisine, shochu infusions and signature cocktails in dramatic yet informal surroundings. Roka Akor keeps to the traditions of sourcing the best seasonal and local produce and seeks to [...]