Phoenix Restaurants and Entertainment

[AZ Tracy]

Originally Posted by silverbear

Folks -- this thread is over 18 months old. I agree with most of lulubug's recommendations, but why revive this dusty old thread? SXMGirl's Conference is long over.

I guess it's just fun discussing food/restaurants!

[mistyriverranch]

Did anyone mention Durant's? I miss that place!

[uconn99]

Places I like to go-


Sassi (North Scottsdale), great Southern Italian food.

Vincent's on Camelback- The bistro is nice on the weekends. Dinner at night is great.

Four Peaks in Tempe- Great scene, good beer and great food.

Tepee Mexican- On Indian School just west of 44th St.

Cafe Boa- Mill Avenue in Tempe

Sposatos(sp?)- Great calzones, best I have had and I am from Connecticut (New Haven). Have 3-4 locations in Phoenix. One on Glendale Avenue west of 16th st.

Kona Grill- For happy hour. Good food and great atmosphere @ Scottsdale Fashion Square or Chandler Mall.

Durant's- Good steakhouse, a valley tradition for years. On Central in uptown.

PIZZERIA BIANCO- This place competes with New Haven Pizza. If anyone knows pizza, the best is in New Haven.

[DreamworksSKG]

Try yelp.com you can register for free and leave reviews in your area or where you visit its great to find new spots and off the beaten path type places.
you get a 1 to 5 star rating 5 being the best. and can read others' reviews.

Check it out

-jeff
Winchester, MA

Also you might try these links:


Phoenix dining guide: Phoenix Restaurants - Find Restaurants in Phoenix and Read Unbiased Reviews - DiningGuide
Phoenix metro Restaurant Guide:
Phoenix Metro Restaurant Guide


TERRACE DINING ROOM @ THE PHOENICIAN
SCOTTSDALE
The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona - Dining - A Symphony of Delightful Choices

Red Devil italian restaurant and Pizzeria
Red Devil Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
(Several locations)

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
(Phoenix)
Ruth's Chris Steak House : Phoenix, AZ Steakhouse, Arizona Steak Restaurants, Ruth's Chris Steak House

Pita Paradise (Phoenix)
index

Zest Spirited Dining
ZEST Spirited Dining Home Page - Phoenix, Arizona

Blue Fin Asian grill
Welcome to Blue Fin Asian Grill

SASSI Ristorante - Scottsdale
Sassi

Tapino restaurant and Wine Bar
Scottsdale
Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar

Pizzeria bianco
Phoenix
Pizzeria Bianco

The Fish Market
Phoenix
Fish Market Restaurants - Seafood, Shellfish & More

Carolina's Mexican Food
Phoenix
Carolina's Mexican Food

Tarbells
Phoenix
Durant’s is a fine dining steakhouse in central Phoenix. Durant's Restaurant, Durants, Durants Restaurant, Durant's Fine Foods, Durants Phoenix Arizona

[lulubug]

Oops. sorry for not realizing how old the orginal post was. I'm new at the posting thing and obviously green...
My regards to CHris Bianco for omitting Pizzaria Bianco...good pie-very nice guy too. He won the coveted James Beard award winner for PIZZA...not an easy thing to pull off. He puts every pizza he sells into the oven HIMSELF. Got to admire that kind of dedication.

[sweettearose]

Originally Posted by lulubug

Wow- can't believe you haven't gotten flooded with advice. I work as a chef's consultant here in town: Here are my picks...(i am a food snob, so consider the source)
Downtown (OldTown) Scottsdale: Sea Saw, Estate House, Confection, FoodBar, Fine's Cellar, all are on or close to Stetson Rd. almost any of the newer restaurants will be yummy. North Sct. : Zinc Bistro, Binkley's, Mosaic,Sassi.
Biltmore/Arcadia: closer to where you will be: Christopher's (will be opening new place-name to be determined..look up Chef Christopher Gross.), Delux, La Fontanella (best Italian in Arizona), La Grande Orange (a few cute restaurants there), the Vig (good for atmosphere- food pretty good too), Vincent's Bistro Market.
Downtown Phoenix- Cibo, Palette, Matt's Big Breakfast, Portland's, BARRIO CAFE !!!,
If that is not enough or if you have specific questions, let me know. I'm happy to help!

I've read a lot of people offer advice on restaurants and I disagree with their choices 99% of the time. I think your selections are excellent and I agree with them. Great advice! Two thumbs up

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by lulubug

Oops. sorry for not realizing how old the orginal post was. I'm new at the posting thing and obviously green...
My regards to CHris Bianco for omitting Pizzaria Bianco...good pie-very nice guy too. He won the coveted James Beard award winner for PIZZA...not an easy thing to pull off. He puts every pizza he sells into the oven HIMSELF. Got to admire that kind of dedication.

lulubug, you may also want to participate in the Chowhound board, which is exclusively focused on restaurants, as opposed to relocation issues like this one.