Modern American in Phoenix

Artizen Crafted American Kitchen and Bar

2401 E. Camelback Rd. Central Phoenix

602-468-0700

American, Contemporary, Modern American, Recommended

Artizen Crafted American Kitchen & Bar is a stylish New American restaurant situated inside the hip Camby Hotel, aka The Camby, in Phoenix’s upscale Biltmore district. Chef Dushyant Singh, whose official title is Director of Culinary Experiences, has put together a New American menu that occasionally diverts from fine dining standards – cheese boards and pricey steak dishes – into the far more interesting world of Arizona gastronomy. The house steak tartare features the raw minced steak served over bone marrow, with pickled cholla buds used like capers to cut through the richness. Even better, though, are diver scallops, which are beautifully seared and served with a sweet chorizo jam and a savory lobster-saffron emulsion.

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Dust Cutter

50 E. Adams St. Downtown Phoenix

602-333-5117

Modern American, Bar Food

The menu features a collection of localized bar snacks with a Southwestern theme along with creative-sounding cocktails, as well as salads and a few entrees. The renovated space features a chic, rustic dining area complete with a minimalist fireplace visible to passersby on East Adams Street. In the fall and winter, it appears that the walls can be retracted to give the space a sidewalk cafe vibe that will be an especially nice addition to the downtown area.

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Espiritu Cocktails + Comida

123 W. Main St. Mesa

480-398-8129

Mexican, Seafood, Modern American, Best Of

Espiritu is the sister restaurant to Bacanora, which quickly shot to the center of the Phoenix food scene with Sonoran dishes that captured a crowd and made the Grand Avenue spot one of the hardest reservations to get in town. If you’re looking to taste the food imagined by Bacanora’s lauded chef Rene Andrade — in partnership with other Valley Mexican food royalty, the team behind Tacos Chiwas — head to downtown Mesa. Espiritu is located in the center of Main Street in the growing restaurant hot spot. The menu skews toward cocktails and seafood. Bright, fresh ceviche and aguachile get the meal going, before customers dig into heartier main dishes. This restaurant isn’t strictly Mexican, with a classic bacon cheeseburger and grilled cheese available. The ambiance is moody, and candles drip wax on the long bar that lines one side of the small space. It feels undeniably edgy for Mesa, and is one of the coolest new spots in town.

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Fire at Will

4912 E. Shea Blvd., #108 North Scottsdale

480-207-1819

Mediterranean, Modern American

Dom Ruggiero’s third concept may be his best so far. Located in the Paradise Village Gateway plaza at the corner of Tatum and Shea boulevards, the dark and moody Fire at Will flaunts a Mediterranean-inspired menu. The neighborhood restaurant is sure to satisfy whether you choose the Macaroni au Gratin with five melty cheeses that form a perfect medley atop elbow pasta, or the lobster roll with creamy aioli and diced celery stuffed inside buttered grilled toast and served with a charred lemon. The Hush Burger, a favorite when featured at Ruggiero’s Hush Public House in north Scottsdale, has a concrete spot on the Fire at Will menu — caramelized onions, Noble Bread brioche bun, and all. Find a spot at the communal table, or bring a date and tuck into a booth to watch staff in the open kitchen plate savory beef bolognese and whole grilled branzino. The Mr. Brownstone, a brown butter bourbon cocktail with black walnuts and brown sugar, is a fitting accompaniment to the dimly lit space.

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Lakeside Grill Estrella

17665 W. Elliot Rd. Goodyear

623-236-3047

Modern American, Seafood

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The Macintosh

2119 E. Camelback Rd. East Phoenix

602-368-8766

Modern American

Modern Grove Views

9500 E Via de Ventura Central Scottsdale

480-437-4284

Health, Modern American, Southwestern

Modern Grove Views features upscale-casual fare with focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients as well as a vast selection of wine and craft cocktails. Located on the upper-level’s Luxury Row, the 4,200 square-foot space boasts panoramic windows overlooking the Valley’s skyline and an inside look at the OdySea in the Desert's attractions.

Rhythm and Wine Modern Bistro and Wine Market

7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. #D1 North Scottsdale

480-478-6999

Wine Bar, Modern American

Salty Senorita

3748 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale Unknown

480-947-2116

Modern American, Menu

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Tom's Restaurant & Tavern

2 N Central Ave Central Phoenix

602-257-1688

Adult, Gourmet, Modern American, Menu

Join Tom’s Restaurant & Tavern and IMAGO Style for an authentic speakeasy party to benefit Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock on Feb. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock provides a space and programs where teens can express themselves through music, dance, and other creative outlets. Tom’s Restaurant & Tavern will be hosting a night of good food, cocktails, and company to benefit this local charity.

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