Best Contemporary American Restaurants in North Mountain

I took my fiance to Different Pointe of View for his birthday! We had a 6pm reservation. We arrived early and sat in the lounge until our table was ready. My fiance was asked to remove his hat. Strange since guests are allowed to wear shorts. Anyway, we were seated at table near the windows. The view did not disappoint. The vista was stunning! Our server was Nicholas and our busser was Jose. Both were so charming and on point. I ordered a Melon & Bubbles cocktail. It was fruity and light. Not too sweet. My fiance ordered his favorite Heineken. We both ordered the Crab Cake starter. All I can say is YUM! It was so flavorful. The crab was tender and sweet. The Old Bay aioli was perfect. Next we need ordered salads. My fiance ordered the Smoked Caesar. I ordered The Brussel Leaf. Mine was a bed of brussel sprout leaves, granny smith apples, crispy shallots, bacon bits, candied pecans and delicious vinegarette. For entrees, we both ordered the butter bath filet mignon with lobster butter, lobster mashed potatoes and asparagus. It was divine!!! As we ate, we stared out the scattered rain storms that showered the downtown Phoenix area. We watched the storm roll to the east of us and witnessed the lightning spider over the mountains. We had to leave before dessert but the remarkable Nicholas sent us with two petite macarons. All in all, it was truly magical experience!

Had two young children with us at Rusconi’s. Not typically a kid’s place but they were very gracious in accommodating us. Lamb was perfect and beef medallions are always a good choice.

Incredible food, service & ambience! A must experience for any special occasion or anyone who enjoys fine dining. Zach, Jacob, Bryson, and the rest of the team were fabulous and made the evening even more enjoyable. We'll be back!

Food was as good as any steakhouse or Fusion bistro you can find!! Awesome!

The staff, service, food and cocktails are fabulous. My favorite place to dine when visiting Phoenix.