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1. Marigold Maison - Phoenix
3.9
Excellent(591)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • North Central Phoenix
Booked 1 time today
Marigold Maison is a gem in North Central Phoenix, offering a casual yet elegant dining experience. Its menu is consistently praised for being full of delicious Indian dishes, with many reviewers claiming it has some of the best Indian food in the Valley. The ambiance, described as 'laid back' and 'comfortable', and the service, noted as 'great', 'amazing', and 'very nice', all contribute to the restaurant's overall positive ratings. The restaurant is also a frequent winner of Open Table's 'Diners' Choice' award.
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2. El Chorro
4.8
Exceptional(6747)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Paradise Valley
Booked 19 times today
We are delighted to welcome you to El Chorro Lodge. **Sunday Brunch reservations REQUIRED**
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3. The Mission - Kierland Commons
4.5
Awesome(3238)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Booked 31 times today
North Scottsdale’s heart beats to a Latin drum at The Mission at Kierland Commons where renowned Chef Matt Carter (Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox) brings a modern twist to Latin cuisine blending influences from Spain, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Sip a signature margarita with unique flavors such as cucumber jalepeno or aguacate (yes, we said avocado) as you watch your Tableside Guacamole made to your taste from more than a dozen fresh ingredients. Home made tortillas, sauces, and salsas are made fresh daily to accompany an assortment of meats and seafood prepared on a Plancha or a grill using pecan and mesquite wood that instills a rich flavor. Plus save room for dessert including our pumpkin bread pudding or espresso churros.
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4. etta Scottsdale Quarter
4.5
Awesome(224)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • North Scottsdale
Booked 26 times today
At etta, our commitment to excellence shines through our meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality. We select only the finest ingredients, treating each with the utmost care to enhance their natural flavors. Our culinary team, experts in wood-fired cuisine, works tirelessly at the heart of our open kitchen—our vibrant hearth—to perfect every dish. From our wood-fired pizzas to our seasonal salads and family-style feasts, every bite is a testament to our passion for food and hospitality.Join us every Sunday at etta’s Brunch Club! Indulge in a brunch experience like no other, featuring delicious brunch plates, theatrical cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere with live DJs and performers. Set against dim lighting and high energy, this 21+ brunch is perfect for those looking to celebrate the weekend in style. Please note: our brunch ambiance is lively and may not suit those seeking a quiet dining experience.
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5. Rusconi's American Kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(5562)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Central Phoenix
Booked 15 times today
Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.
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6. North Italia – Kierland Commons
4.6
Exceptional(5136)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Booked 57 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Zinc Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(5764)
Price: Expensive
• French • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Booked 35 times today
A New York Style Parisian Bistro. A 4000 sq, foot restaurant that is designed with contemporary sensibilities, yet returns the nostalgic ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro. Round marble bistro tables and wicker chairs spill out onto the sidewalk, offering a kind of people watching one might indulge in, along Boulevard Saint-Germain. Zinc Bistro also offer a romantic garden patio secluded deep in the restaurant, lit by candles during the evening, creating an unforgettable ambiance, or a relaxing atmosphere near our fountain in the afternoon. The oyster bar stands at the end of the 25 foot zinc bar, serving fruit de mer platters, as well as all of the accoutrements. We bring in shellfish daily, offering the freshest oysters, clams, mussels, and lobster in the desert.
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8. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Scottsdale
4.6
Exceptional(4794)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Booked 55 times today
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Scottsdale is a neighborhood gem because of its consistent, high-quality food and service. As one reviewer puts it, 'Consistently delicious food and cocktails. Fun atmosphere and excellent service!' Another raves, 'Always reliably good food served by pleasant service.' This, coupled with its relaxing ambiance and beautiful sunset views, makes it a popular spot in North Scottsdale's Kierland Commons.
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9. The Greene House - Kierland Commons
4.7
Exceptional(5055)
Price: Moderate
• American • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
Booked 53 times today
The Greene House is full of quaint style and charm including the look and feel to the California inspired menu. Take a break from shopping in Kierland Commons to enjoy seasonal dishes that are fresh yet refined like Roasted Sea Bass and Atlantic Salmon. Complement the fresh flavors of your meal with a signature cocktail, a glass of an exclusive Wine Country vineyard selection, or a cold beer from our carefully curated beer list. Join us in our cozy bungalow or on our outdoor patio and relax with every long sip and delicious bite.
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10. Lure Fish House
4.6
Exceptional(2198)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Scottsdale
Booked 42 times today
Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival.Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.
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