Fine Dining in Phoenix

Aftermath Restaurant

1534 E. Bethany Home Rd. Central Phoenix

602-607-5240

Fine Dining, Readers' Choice

2 articles

Bistro Provence

8900 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. North Scottsdale

480-473-2884

Fine Dining, French, Best Of, Menu

With everything from frogs’ legs to pizza, Bistro Provence provides a French fine dining experience that will satisfy every mood. The Bistro Pizza is topped with prosciutto, mushrooms, and Swiss and goat cheeses. But the restaurant also offers the Pizza Nonni, loaded with onion confit, Swiss and goat cheese, and escargot. Yes, snails and frogs’ legs on the menu definitely let diners know it’s a French restaurant. However, after one bite of the grenouilles Méditerranéennes sautéed in butter, shallots, garlic and parsley, you’ll forget all about the amphibian it once was and focus instead on the delicate battering and the vaguely sweet meat. For more American palates, Bistro Provence offers dishes like poussin roti (oven-roasted Cornish hen topped with herbes de provence and Dijon mustard), côte de porc (grilled pork chop with sage and mustard rub, ratatouille, and roasted potatoes), and boeuf cocotto camarguais (tender beef stew with tomato, sweet bell peppers, and black olives).

2 articles

Cafe Monarch

6934 E. 1st Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-970-7682

New American, Fine Dining, Recommended, Best Of

After years as a romantic BYOB restaurant, Scottsdale's Café Monarch has been left in the hands of Christian Lewkowicz, a former employee and fan of the last owner and chef, Christopher Van Arsdale. Lewkowicz and his team look to carry on the restaurant's tradition of simple food done well and guests treated like family instead of customers. Though diners might be drawn by the candlelit courtyard, ivy-covered walls and bubbling fountains, they return each year to taste the daily-changing menu at Café Monarch, which features seasonal and local produce whenever possible.

16 articles

The Capital Grille

2502 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-952-8900

American, Fine Dining, Dessert, Seafood, South American, Recommended

This ultra-luxe steakhouse features classic prime-grade meat, veal chops and fresh seafood, served in huge a la carte portions with huge traditional side dishes (the mashed potatoes and roasted mushrooms are magnificent). Come dressed for a power meal, and be prepared to leave quite a bit poorer, but happy.

9 articles

Cask 63

8877 N. Scottsdale Rd., 402 North Scottsdale

480-922-5666

American, Contemporary, Fine Dining, Menu

The latest fine-dining addition to the Scottsdale scene is sleek and attractive, with a bustling dining room done up in a cool slate blue, gray, and beige color palette. Top-notch servers and a notable wine list are the highlights at Cask 63. The contemporary American menu features steak, chicken, and numerous seafood dishes, including the excellent Crab Cake 3 Ways (traditional Maryland-style, corn-wrapped, and Southwestern fritter). Also worth your while is the delicious spinach salad, with poached egg and bacon balsamic dressing. Some of Cask 63's entrees failed to hit their mark when it comes to the "wow" factor, but a tasty pork tenderloin ($19) and rainbow trout ($18) were satisfying nonetheless. Diver scallops, lobster pot pie, and rack of Australian lamb represent some of the more intriguing standouts on the well-rounded menu. It's difficult to consider Cask 63 a must-try in an area with so many notable restaurants, but most diners looking for a nice night out -— without breaking the bank — will not be disappointed with this lively eatery.

4 articles

Character

218 E Portland St Central Phoenix

602-675-4069

Fine Dining

Housed in an early 1900's home and surrounded by an outdoor patio, CHARACTER serves dinner nightly, featuring an eclectic wine selection and inventive drink list to pair with the ever-changing menu.

Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion

2501 E. Telawa Trail East Phoenix

602-522-2344

French, Fine Dining, Best Of

6 articles

Course

7366 E Shea Blvd, #106 Central Scottsdale

480-687-0491

Fine Dining, American, Essentials

After years of honing his craft at some of the best dining establishments in the Valley, chef Cory Oppold forged his own path with Course. From the outside, this little restaurant is just another tenant in a Scottsdale strip mall. But inside, the experience is fully fine dining. During the evening, Course offers tasting menus with small bites that rotate throughout the seasons. Tuesday through Thursday, the meal consists of five courses. On Friday and Saturday nights, customers get the full eight-course experience. In January, the chef was named a James Beard Award semifinalist.

Different Pointe of View

11111 N. Seventh St. North Phoenix

602-866-6350

Fine Dining, American, Recommended, Best Of

This is one among a handful of Phoenix's legendary restaurants, nestled in the foothills of the northwest valley and serving gourmet dishes that draw crowds. Try the signature dish: Braised Duck Ravioli, with oven-roasted tomato sherry crème and shaved Umbria truffles. Also amazing is the Apple Marsala Roasted Pork Belly, served with sweet soft corn polenta, caramelized apples, and chanterelle mushrooms. The Pan Seared Diver Scallops deserve some kind of award, as does the impressive and exhaustive wine list, and the tempting desserts, which change frequently. The view is spectacular, but you'll have a hard time tearing your eyes away from your plate, heaped with gourmet treasures. Read our review.

37 articles

Dominick's Steakhouse

15169 N. Scottsdale Rd. North Scottsdale

480-272-7271

Steakhouse, Fine Dining

If you want to impress and surprise your significant other, book a table at Dominick's Steakhouse. Be prepared to be dazzled with a red carpet upon entering the restaurant. Once inside, the rooftop seating will provide a view of the Arizona sky. The menu doesn't disappoint either. Fresh burrata, shishito peppers, a seafood tower, and filet mignon are some of the options for appetizers and entrees.

3 articles

Fine's Cellar

7051 E. 5th Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-994-3463

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Menu

1 article

Flourish at CopperWynd Resort

13225 N. Eagle Ridge Dr. Fountain Hills

480-333-1880

Fine Dining, Menu

Flourish is a sustainably sourced, all-new restaurant located on the grounds of the CopperWynd Resort in Fountain Hills, Ariz. Led by executive chef Richie Sica, Flourish features an ever-changing menu of farm-fresh, healthful yet craveable eats served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Flourish also tempts with a bar menu and weekday happy hour served in the stylish lounge and outdoor dining terrace, including an expansive selection of organic wines, craft beers and signature cocktails made with cold-pressed juices and artisan spirits. Housed inside a free-flowing and seamlessly indoor-outdoor space, Flourish pairs each meal with 180-degree vistas of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, and the distant Four Peaks wilderness.

3 articles

Mastro's Ocean Club

15045 N. Kierland Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-443-8555

Seafood, Fine Dining, Recommended, Best Of

High style, high prices. Ocean does for seafood what Ruth's Chris has done for steaks. Everything is à la carte and served in big portions from white-jacketed, black-bow-tied servers. First-class fish isn't entirely different from many other good seafood shops around town (at half the price), but for a place to impress on an expense account, it can't be beaten. Read our review.

12 articles

Mastro's Steakhouse

8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. North Scottsdale

480-585-9500

Steakhouse, Fine Dining, Recommended, Menu

A smart-looking, high-end steak house, featuring USDA Prime-grade beef. The 22-ounce bone-in rib eye is a thing of beauty, a marvel of taste and texture. The New York strip and T-bone are just about as powerful. Excellent appetizers and desserts (not to mention well-trained waiters) add to Mastro's charms. Read our review.

12 articles

Medizona

7217 E. 4th Ave. Central Scottsdale

480-947-9500

American, Eclectic, Fine Dining, International, Mediterranean, Southwestern, Bars and Clubs

1 article

Reserve

6934 E. First Ave. #102 Central Scottsdale

480-970-7682

Fine Dining, French, Best Of

2 articles

Sel

7044 E. Main St. Central Scottsdale

480-949-6296

Contemporary, Fine Dining, Recommended, Menu

Sel brings the old-fashioned pleasures of white-tablecloth dining to a quiet section of Old Town Scottsdale. The centerpiece of chef Branden Levine’s small yet sophisticated restaurant is a prix-fixe menu replete with classical French technique and standard-bearer dishes like filet mignon served with Bordelaise sauce. The menu changes every two weeks, but you are likely to find delicious first-course offerings like modern takes on panisse, the classic French fritter, or perhaps a marlin crudo embellished with white truffle-squid ink vinaigrette. Filet mignon is reliably good, but chef Levine’s knack for balancing flavors really shines when he incorporates vaguely exotic ingredients like matsutake mushrooms and beluga lentils into a single dish. If you really want to get spendy, you can augment your multicourse meal with a “supplement” dish like foie gras or caviar.

5 articles

Sottise

1025 N. Second St. Downtown Phoenix

602-254-6378

French, Fine Dining, Wine Bar, Best Of, Essentials

The quaint white bungalow features hanging string lights and a large porch. If not for the diners noshing on seafood towers and escargot, one could easily mistake it for a family home. But this French eatery serves specialties decidedly more sophisticated than what mom used to make, including a buttery, glossy gray Kaluga caviar that will set you back a cool $150 for 30 grams. Baked brie with Calvados brandy-infused honey and hazelnut vinaigrette, and pesto pasta with crushed pistachios and torn basil, are less of a splurge but equally delicious. Enjoy the French fare as you dine at marble tables. The bistro’s rustic interior showcases exposed brick, washed wood floors and green plants that climb the walls. And the vino here is just as good as the fromage. Sottise is the sister to Melrose District’s Progress restaurant and wine shop and boasts plenty of wine from around the world, ranging from a citrusy sparkling rosé to an organic gamay with notes of raspberry and plum.

4 articles

Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar

7000 E. Shea Blvd. North Scottsdale

480-991-6887

Bar Food, Fine Dining, Italian, Seafood, Wine Bar, Bars and Clubs

1 article

Tia Carmen

5350 E. Marriott Dr. North Phoenix

480-293-3636

Latin, Fine Dining, Contemporary, Best Of, Essentials

The ambiance of Tia Carmen is intentional in its efforts to honor the Southwest region and Mexico. As you walk through the large wooden doors, you’re greeted by an earthy vibe and elegance. Chef Angelo Sosa wanted to re-create a reminder of his experience with his Aunt Carmen when he first learned food was his love language. The menu is not only a homage to his roots and to indigenous people but also a festival of culinary delights. Highlights include ember-roasted purple yam, chicken guisado, Baja striped bass, yucca brulee and native grain fried rice. Ingredients are sourced locally, reflecting Sosa’s desire to support the community. The entrees are complemented by craft cocktails, including the gin-based Hibiscus Desert Balloon and a yuzu and bergamot Paloma.

5 articles

Two Brothers Tap House & Brewery

4321 N. Scottsdale Rd. South Scottsdale

480-378-3001

Bar Food, Fine Dining

Craft beer & food

7 articles

Whole Foods Market

10810 N. Tatum Blvd. North Phoenix

602-569-7600

Fine Dining, Restaurants, Retail, Best Of, Menu

Say what you will about Whole Foods Market and its prices, but once inside, it’s hard to resist this gourmet grocery chain’s charm. Not only does it stock specialty goods from artisan crafters throughout the country and globe, but it also supports locally produced foods and other goods. You can stop by just to pick up a hot, fresh meal like curry, Korean BBQ, sliced brisket sandwiches, pizza, and burgers. Whole Foods also has bulk dry goods, high quality fresh produce, a full-service meat and seafood counter, and a bakery that offers breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins made with cage-free eggs, natural butters, and unbleached flour. Hop heads can’t get enough of the market’s bottled beer selection, and the locations in Tempe, Scottsdale, Raintree, and Paradise Valley are some of our favorite places to fill up a growler; any draft beer (except the stuff on nitro taps) is $4. If you’d rather stick around and sip your sudsy pint, the Chandler store has its own bar, the Watering Hole, with 31 taps, happy hour deals, and beer classes every Friday.

6 articles

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