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Think fresh, organic, and familiar – with a twist – and you’ve got a taste of what the best contemporary and American restaurants in Phoenix have on the menu. When in Scottsdale, whether you’re hungry for updated comfort-food classics or new trends in local, sustainable and naturally healthy foods, check out a Scottsdale contemporary restaurant or an American restaurant in Phoenix. A tapestry of influences, contemporary more... |
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LON's at The Hermosa
American - Brunch
LON's at The Hermosa is the most authentic hacienda in Arizona, surrounded by spectacular scenery. Its elegant dining room melds homemade adobe and rustic ironwork with flattering lighting and carefully set tables. Enjoy award-winning Artful American Cuisine on the spacious patio, or by one of the fireplaces throughout the lounge and dining areas, adorned with art pieces by Lon Megargee. Our chef and master gardener grow a wide selection of organic herbs, heirloom vegetables and fruit on the grounds. Harvested at the peak of their flavor and combined with other locally grown produce, the ingredients are incorporated into brilliantly creative dishes.
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Paradise Valley
5532 N Palo Cristi Rd
602.955.7878
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elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
Contemporary - American
elements is nestled on the North Slope of Camelback Mountain and offers breathtaking views of Paradise Valley. Chef Beau MacMillan presents a menu as inspired as its stunning location. elements' farm fresh American cuisine with Asian accents changes monthly to reflect the seasons harvests. This straightforward, timeless cooking style emphasizes local ingredients and an innovative approach to dining.
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Paradise Valley
5700 E McDonald Drive
480.607.2300
Price: $$$
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The Greene House
American - Californian
Inspired by the great farms, markets and ranches of California, the menu at The Greene House changes seasonally and features simple, clean and uncomplicated dishes. A well chosen wine list features wines from boutique wineries. The beautiful and warm interior of the Greene House reflects the sensibility of California Craftsman architecture, inspired by the British Arts and Crafts movement.
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Kierland Commons
15024 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 100
480.889.9494
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Roaring Fork
American - Western
Roaring Fork is an American Western Bistro. What is American Western cuisine? It is a combination of using foods that are indigenous to the American West, locally grown ingredients, and capturing the spirit of the West. The restaurant offers a comfortable, laid back environment that includes friendly professional service and good food. A great deal of attention is paid to all the ingredients in creating the recipes and always using foods that are found in the American West, including locally grown produce. Western cuisine is not a ceremony; it's a celebration! The robust flavors and the courage to try something different is what we are all about.
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Scottsdale Rd & Chaparral
4800 N Scottsdale Rd
480.947.0795
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Tarbell's
American - Fine Dining - Wine
Since 1994, Tarbell's has been serving a straightforward menu based on fresh, seasonal foods. A Food & Wine magazine "Best Restaurant" winner and a 9 year recipient of Wine Spectators "Award of Excellence," we offer a friendly, cosmopolitan atmosphere with white tablecloths and our signature birds eye maple bar overlooking the exhibition kitchen. Our menu evolves seasonally with organic, locally grown produce, fresh seafood flown in daily, and innovative vegetarian options. The owner is a nationally recognized food and wine expert who has appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America and the Food Network.
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32nd St & Camelback Rd
3213 E Camelback Rd
602.955.8100
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Cowboy Ciao
Contemporary - American
Ask a local where to find unique food and wines in a fun, unpretentious setting and theres a good chance Cowboy Ciao will be near the top of the list. And why not? Bold flavors, a massive wine list, whimsical decor and friendly, personalized service are a few of the reasons to love this small independent hotspot. Lunch & dinner daily. A Modern American eatery and Valley favorite since 1997.
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Old Town Scottsdale
7133 E Stetson Dr
480.946.3111
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Avalon - Scottsdale
Contemporary Coastal Cuisine
AVALON'S fresh cuisine concept explodes onto the Scottsdale culinary scene serving addictive food with bold, clean, straightforward flavors. AVALON'S menu features local and regionally grown ingredients, allowing the menu to break away from the traditional; blending textures and fitting flavor combinations with only the freshest, ingredients, inspired food with simple, elegant twists. AVALON will appeal to those looking for an exciting new dining experience.
Breakfast caters to those looking for a classier alternative, midday fare displays innovative creations fit for any lunch occasion.
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Scottsdale
7707 E McDowell Rd
480.656.0010
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Rokerij
A Phoenix locals' favorite
Grilled steaks and chops cooked over pecan wood fires, fresh fish, daily blackboard specials, small plate appetizers and an extensive wine by the glass selection. Dimly lit with eclectic music, sit at the upstairs bar and watch your food being prepared, dine in our over-sized booths or make your way downstairs and hang at the cellar bar. The Rokerij is truly a feast for your senses. Reservations are for parties of four or more.
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16th St & Maryland
6335 N 16th St
602.287.8900
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Cafe ZuZu at the Hotel Valley Ho
American - Classic Comfort Food
Cafe ZuZu is located in the historic Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale. It is an upscale casual American Grill specializing in flavorful comfort food, utilizing local farms and ranchers. The restaurants classic urban-chic interior is accented by stone, natural wood and rich fabrics. Full bar, community table, cozy booths, soda fountain, freshly baked pies and scenic courtyard dining. This little neighborhood grill has a rich sense of history, warm hospitality and well prepared, made from scratch, classic American home style cooking.
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Old Town Scottsdale
6850 E Main St
480.421.7997
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Binkley's Restaurant
American - Fine Dining - Wine
Welcome to Binkley’s. We look forward to serving you our classically influenced American cuisine in an ambiance that is warm, informal, and inviting. Our primary goal is to provide you with a delightful and memorable dining experience every time you dine with us. Whether you choose to dine in our comfortably elegant main dining room, intimate wine room, at the bar, or on our patio, we offer an artistic feast for your eyes as well as your taste buds. Our gracious, relaxed approach to dining and attention to detail will enhance your visit and your enjoyment of our superb cuisine.
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6920 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek
480.437.1072
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Bloom
American - Euro-Asian Fusion - Wine
Bloom serves New American Cuisine in a crisp, contemporary and comfortable setting. The warm interior is accented with glass, chrome and rich blue velvet booths and chairs. The familiar yet distinctive menu at Bloom features a seasonal selection of New American Cuisine with both European and Asian influence. A sleek bar featuring a cuvee allows guests to choose from over 75 wines by the glass. The bar area is separated from the dining room by a row of wheatgrass and oversized photographs of bright flowers are prominently featured in the room. An open kitchen gives guests the opportunity to see behind the scenes.
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Doubletree Ranch & Scottsdale Rd
8877 N Scottsdale Rd
480.922.5666
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Capital Grille - Scottsdale
American - Steaks - Seafood - Wine
The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style. Nationally acclaimed for dry aging steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steak house offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list, professional, gracious service and premiere private dining rooms. Let the masters of steak provide the perfect dining experience.
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Frank Lloyd Wright & Scottsdale Rd
16489 North Scottsdale Rd.
480.348.1700
Price: $$$$
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Capital Grille - Phoenix
American - Steaks - Seafood - Wine
The Capital Grille boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style. Nationally acclaimed for dry aging steaks on premises, The Capital Grille serves classic steak house offerings such as chops, large North Atlantic lobsters and fresh seafood. The restaurant features an award-winning wine list, professional, gracious service and premiere private dining rooms. Let the masters of steak provide the perfect dining experience.
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Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 East Camelback, Ste 199
602.952.8900
Price: $$$$
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Arcadia Farms
Contemporary - American
Arcadia Farms is nestled in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, just four blocks south of Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall. Nationally acclaimed, Arcadia Farms is celebrating 15 years as one of Scottsdale's favorite spots. You can enjoy lunch in the relaxing, French country ambiance of our dining room and beautiful secluded patio with delicious food. Arcadia Farms uses only the highest quality ingredients including local organic produce. Let our experience staff treat you to a wonderful dining experience.
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Old Town Scottsdale
7014 E First Avenue
480.941.5665
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Top of the Rock at the Marriott Buttes Resort
American - Brunch
Enjoy a memorable dining experience in a comfortable environment with a panoramic view of the Valley of the Sun. Treat yourself to the Top of the Rock Restaurant. Our menu features a seasonal selection of New American Cuisine influenced by all styles of cooking. Pair your dinner with a bottle of wine from our extensive wine list. We also offer a Champagne Brunch every Sunday from 10:00am until 2:00pm. Please note: Window tables are on a first come first serve basis; there are no guarantees for any table.
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48th St & Broadway
2000 Westcourt Way
602.431.2370
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Village Tavern
American - Steaks - Seafood
Upscale casual restaurant featuring fresh seafood and hand cut steaks. Award winning wine list and a true "tavern" feel. At Village Tavern, we've captured everything we love about these traditional community centers - fresh food, a welcoming atmosphere, friendly faces and a sense of belonging - and added our own special touches. Extras like our award-winning wine list and spectacular menu filled with something for everyone.
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Doubletree Ranch Rd & Scottsdale Rd
8787 N Scottsdale Rd
480.951.6445
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L'Academie at the Scottsdale Culinary Institute
American
L'Academie Cafe, an exciting bistro-style restaurant run by Scottsdale Culinary Institute, offers American Regional cuisine for both lunch and dinner. The dynamic and robust flavors of America are showcased in the fresh fish, meat, pasta, and regional specialties. Regionally inspired and offering modern influences with just a bit of cutting edge, LAcademie is the perfect spot for casual, relaxed, and eclectic dining in the Valley of the Sun. The open exhibition kitchen and spectacular view of Camelback Mountain invite you to relax and appreciate the skill and creativity that is enhanced by the students education in this student-run restaurant.
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Old Town Scottsdale
4301 N Scottsdale Rd
480.425.3025
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Margaritaville
A Mecca for Parrot Heads and anyone else
Whether you are looking for a nice place for family dining, a swinging nightclub or your own private Margaritaville to waste away in, we got it all. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville offers priority seating. A priority seating gets you the next available table for a party your size once you check in at the host desk.
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Glendale & 95th Ave
6751 N Sunset Blvd
623.772.0011
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Talavera at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale
American - Steaks - Seafood
Talavera features contemporary American cuisine with an emphasis on prime cuts of meat, poultry and game from boutique purveyors, as well as fresh seafood and other specialty dishes. Named for a type of brightly colored, hand painted Mexican pottery, the central focal point of Talavera is a dramatic fire element framed by glass – positioned for both indoor and outdoor diners to enjoy - and showcasing dramatic city and desert views.
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Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr
480.515.5700
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Ko'sin at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort
American - Southwestern
Ko'sin features a fusion of American and Southwestern cuisine. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner Ko'sin, meaning 'kitchen' in the Pima language, delights guests with delectable dishes amid stunning views of the Sierra Estrella Mountain Range.
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Chandler
5594 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd
602.225.0100
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Wright's at the Arizona Biltmore
American - Game - Wine
An exciting renovation and innovative new culinary concept has transformed Wrights, the historic signature restaurant at the legendary Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. Chef de Cuisine Connor Favre spirited new food concept for Wrights at the Biltmore. "American Lodge Cuisine", encompasses bold flavors, rich texture profiles and elegant but simplistic presentations, focusing on elements and ingredients from American boutique farms, dairies and game. Menus are created weekly to take advantage of the freshest seasonal ingredients in addition to tasting menus paired perfectly with wines to enhance this savory experience. Inside Wrights at the Biltmore, the distinctive and organic art-deco style of Frank Lloyd Wright has been brought into the present through restoration and innovative enhancements. Wrights at the Biltmore is part of a dynamic new restaurant and lounge duo at the resort.
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24th St & Missouri
2400 E Missouri
602.381.7632
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Blue Sage at JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort
American - Southwestern - Al Fresco Dining
This innovative eatery showcases an inspirational menu of contemporary American and regional cuisine. Menus feature unique items such as braised buffalo brisket & stuffed Kobe beef burgers and traditional fare including fresh seafood, salads, soups and sandwiches. Savor a delicious Prickly Pear Margarita or a cold Mexican beer in the colorful and lively Blue Sage Cantina. The bright and airy dining room is a comfortable place to gather or relax on the spacious patio.
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53rd St & Deer Valley Rd
5350 East Marriott Drive
480.293.3636
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Bobby's Restaurant and Jazz Lounge
American - Mediterranean Fusion - Lounge
Bobby's Restaurant and Jazz Lounge, a new Mancuso restaurant, replacing Mancuso's at the Borgata in Scottsdale, after 23 years of fine dining has just opened at its new location in Kierland Commons. Indulge your taste buds with Mancuso's traditional exquisite cuisine as well as a new contemporary menu. Enjoy a feast for your eyes as well with the chic modern atmosphere including shimmer screens and innovative lighting. This high energy restaurant and jazz lounge is quickly becoming one of the Valley's newest hot spots.
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Kierland Commons
7122 E Greenway Pkwy
480.556.0770
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Bourbon Steak at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
American - Steak - Seafood
A modern American steakhouse, Bourbon Steak Scottsdale, a Michael Mina Restaurant, offers contemporary American fare with a focus on all natural, organic and hormone free cuts of beef poached and finished over the wood-burning grills. The restaurant also features Japanese Kobe, Michael Mina's Lobster Pot Pie as well as the ever-popular Duck Fat French Fries. In creating this modern steakhouse, indigenous materials including wood and various stones, hand crafted details, and a holistic approach to building forms all combine in sweeping architecture moments. Bourbon Steak, with its sensual, warm nightlife appeal, ties together the purity of the desert, the craft and the steakhouse tradition.
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North Scottsdale
7575 E Princess Dr
480.513.6002
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Crescent Moon at the Four Seasons Resort
American - Southwestern
Crescent Moon specializes in fresh American cuisine influenced by the regional flavors of the Arizona Sonoran Desert. Queso fresco, annatto, poblano chilies, chipotle and cilantro enhance traditional foods to create a nuanced menu rooted in the culinary heritage of the American Southwest. Taking center stage at the restaurant is a wood-burning Kiva oven; a large wraparound buffet that is lavishly stocked; and an open kitchen providing a bird’s-eye view of the chefs at work. The restaurant’s menu featuring American favorites infused with regional ingredients includes fresh fish and meat from the grill, plus homemade flat breads from the wood-fired Kiva oven, salads and specialty entrees reflecting regional culinary influences of the Resort’s Sonoran Desert home.
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North Scottsdale
10600 E Crescent Moon Dr
480.513.5085
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Don & Charlie's
American
Don & Charlie's menu reflects the kind of fine American dining that has never gone out of style. Don & Charlie's features a comfortable atmosphere with warm wood paneling, banquettes, and crisply white–clothed tables. The star attraction is the veritable sports museum housed throughout the restaurant. It is thought to be the largest collection of sports memorabilia west of the Mississippi. It is not unusual to see celebrity players from every sport dining at the restaurant. Don & Charlie's is a Scottsdale landmark with a national reputation, their food and ambiance have been lauded in Newsweek, The Wall Street Journal, Gourmet Magazine and dozens of other publications.
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Old Town Scottsdale
7501 E Camelback Rd
480.990.0900
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South Beach Restaurant & Lounge
American - Caribbean-Latin Fusion
Experience the glamor and flavor of Miami Beach's hottest vacation spot right here in Scottsdale. South Beach Restaurant and Lounge fuses tropical Caribbean and Latin cuisine, market fresh sushi and a sophisticatedly sleek ambiance offering something unique for everyone from drink menu to entrees and décor. Intermingling beautiful decorative artwork and mirrors with multiple high-definition flat screen televisions, South Beach indulges everyone from the upscale diner to the avid fan.
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93rd St & Shea
9325 E Shea Blvd
480.990.1777
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...American dining is sure to please every palate, and these Phoenix area restaurants are serving up everything from burgers to beignets, mac 'n cheese to meatloaf, Chicago deep dish pizza to California rolls. After all, what makes American cuisine distinctive is its reflection of the same "melting pot" attitude upon which our nation was built.
Pricing key: based on the estimated price of a dinner entree with one drink and tip. Lunch usually costs 25% less.
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