Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

5.0

5 (2289)

$50 and over

Southwest

Chandler

About the restaurant

Recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Five Star Award, Kai, meaning 'seed' in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes and locally farmed ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community to create unforgettable masterpieces.

Appropriate dinner dress, such as formal wear and smart business-casual attire is encouraged for all of our guests. Thank you in advance for respecting this as an elegant and discerning adults-only fine dining environment for guests over the age of 13. Please note that not all allergies can be accommodated for.

Top review

Jason

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience from start to finish. If you have found yourself even slightly pondering if you should go, you absolutely must!

Cafe Monarch

4.9

4.9 (7725)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Welcome to a world of culinary elegance and sophistication you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Named by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation, this family owned and operated gem in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale has earned an illustrious reputation for its first-rate service, elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine.

At Cafe Monarch the menu is always changing, bringing you an ever-evolving array of innovative culinary creations that feature nothing but the finest in premium fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The four-course prix fixe menus are meticulously designed to delight even the most sophisticated of palates.

Additionally, each server at Cafe Monarch is trained through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers program. *Dress Code: Collared Shirts and Long Pants Required. Dress Jacket Strongly Preferred. No T-Shirts, Hoodies, Shorts or Sandals. ***Children 10 and up only.

Top review

MellisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Every dish is exquisitely delicious. Service is impeccable. Could not be better. We had an amazing experience for my husband’s 60th Birthday. Perfect place for a special celebration.

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Shinbay Omakase Room by Tanaka Ken

5.0

5 (328)

$50 and over

Japanese

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

PLEASE NOTE: Our Omakase experience is centered around a curation of the freshest fish and seafood. As such, we are unable to accommodate shellfish allergies, gluten-free nor vegan/vegetarian diets.

SHINBAY is Arizona's first and only Omakase restaurant. This exotic, multi-course dining experience ignites all the senses and inspires guests to explore uncharted flavors. Dinner is $250 per person, not including beverages and tax. Please allow approximately two hours for the dining experience. Dress code is casual and comfortable. We offer two seatings each evening, at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm. Due to limited seating capacity, we require a credit card number to guarantee reservations. Cancellation fees apply, see policy within credit card details. Increases in party size not guaranteed.

Top review

Mark

Dined 2 days ago

Best food and service in the Valley ! Great atmosphere and experience overall

Reserve

4.9

4.9 (251)

$50 and over

Global, International

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Reserve invites guests to experience a multi-course chef’s tasting menu in an intimate, outdoor setting. Food is expertly selected from all over the world, enhanced by wine paired by one of our advanced sommeliers, to create a memorable dining experience.

Located directly across the street from Café Monarch, Reserve, features the best the valley has to offer! The tasting menu features world cuisine consisting of world-class, premium ingredients, making us one of the best 5 star restaurants in Scottsdale. Sommelier selected wine, craft cocktails, and a full premium bar further enhances the experience. Seating is extremely limited, and reservations are required.

Top review

DonnaVIP

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

This was a fantastic experience. The food was incredible - I have never experienced something at this level. The staff was amazing and the Chef came out to meet us for one of the courses. It was great observing how the Chef and staff interacted which other very calm, organized and passion to deliver excellence with everything they did. Very Happy - thank you for making a birthday celebration perfect and memorable.

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Experience

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Casa Sedona Inn Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (810)

$31 to $50

Breakfast

Sedona

About the restaurant

Fine dining breakfast and brunch experience.
We are a small operation with a single chef. Our goal is to have all our guests enjoy a romantic, peaceful, relaxing meal surrounded by our beautiful garden while dining on the best breakfast in Sedona! If you are not staying at the Inn, please stay in the restaurant area as the grounds are for overnight guests.
We allow children in the restaurant, but no special menu offered and must stay in restaurant area as they are not permitted at the Inn.
We are open for breakfast and brunch only. We do not serve dinner.
Breakfast everyday from 7am-10:45am
Brunch on Thursday - Tuesday from 11:00am-1:45pm
Currently offering Dine-in on our beautiful patio (Open only when above 50 degrees), in door dining room, Take Out, or Room Service. Reservations are held for 5 minutes - if you are running late, please notify us.
Maximum party size is 4. DO NOT MAKE MULTIPLE RESERVATIONS FOR LARGER PARTIES. YOU WILL BE SEATED AS RESERVED OR REFUSED.

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Trish

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

They didn't have my reservation. They had an open table, but disappointed that Open Table didn't appear to work after I had confirmed and obviously you still had my reservation to send me a survey. Food was overpriced and my dish of French Toast was not good. Grounds and building were terrific.

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Quiessence at The Farm at South Mountain

4.8

4.8 (2488)

$50 and over

Unspecified

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Quiessence is a fine dining, true farm to table restaurant located at The Farm at South Mountain, a 10 acre oasis by South Mountain. We have a 2 acre organic garden onsite that we utilize as much as possible for our dishes. Our menu changes regularly based on local and seasonal availability. We offer tasting menus with the option of doing 3, 4 or 5 courses. The restaurant itself is housed in the original farmhouse of the property giving the restaurant plenty of rustic charm. Patio dining is also highly sought after when the weather is nice.

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MarkN

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Great experience! And it is an experience. It's how food should be eaten imo...savoring each unique bite. They estimate 2.5-3 hours and time flew by. Beautiful setting in or out. The service was fantastic, staff was knowledgable about the dishes, the history of the farmhouse and the farm. We were offered a tour of the kitchen and I could've watched the chefs all night - it's like watching an artist. I've had Quiescence on my list to visit for several years and I am so glad we were finally able to make it happen. I for sure want to visit Morning Glory next for breakfast.

Ocean 44

4.9

4.9 (7056)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Central Scottsdale

About the restaurant

The Ocean 44 menu is designed with fresh seafood and quality ingredients in mind. The Mastros provide ultra-grade seafood, salmon, lobster, crab, oysters and more. Much of the menu is served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their experience. Ocean 44 is seafood reinvented in a vibrant upscale atmosphere specializing in world-class seafood & great steaks. Different than anything we have done in the past, the fine dining atmosphere blends dramatic and intimate settings. At the core of Ocean 44 is chef sourced, highest graded sustainable fresh seafood from around from the world, enhanced with unique and interesting appetizers and side dishes that go beyond the traditional seafood menu. Scottsdale's best seafood & romantic restaurant.

Top review

Mari Margain

Dined 2 days ago

Great Place to celebrate and enjoy amazing food! I’m so happy we decided to dine in at such a beautiful place love the seafood layout fancy with elegance oohhh lala’

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Popular dish

Superfood

Popular dish

Chicken Fried Lobster Tails

Popular dish

NY Strip

Cibo

4.9

4.9 (653)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Downtown Phoenix

About the restaurant

Cibo Urban Pizzeria offers up patrons a unique and contemporary dining experience. You will be able to choose from a variety of handmade pizzas and homemade pasta dishes. The possibilities are near endless, and the ingredients are fresh and tasty. This is a great place to grab lunch or dinner when out and about anywhere in the Phoenix area. Cibo Urban Pizzeria also offers a complete wine list, with bottles from vineyards spanning the globe. Cibo Urban Pizzeria is a great place to enjoy after work drinks, or dinner with the entire family. So if you're in the area, drop by and see why it is such a hit.

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Holly

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful outdoor patio with lovely lighting and heaters to keep us warm on a December evening. The food, drinks and service never disappoint! It is a special place!

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Popular dish

Margherita

English Rose Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (984)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Carefree

About the restaurant

Situated in the heart of beautiful Carefree, Arizona, the English Rose Tea Room provides an exquisite “Afternoon Tea” experience. Try a scone with Devon Cream, or our Formal Afternoon Tea, or simply a delicious vegetarian quiche …there is something for every discerning tea lover’s palate. The interior of the Tea Room boasts sumptuous floral decor, bejeweled chairs and pink velvet banquette seating, crystal chandeliers and beautiful bone china tea sets. An extensive lunch menu, a beautifully appointed outdoor patio (with misters and/or heaters) and a gorgeous gift store, makes the English Rose Tea Room a “Must Do” when coming to Carefree, Arizona.

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CarolVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My 22 year old granddaughter loves the tea room. We have been many times. Today was an early Hanukkah present from me to her. We had such a nice time. The food was delicious as always and our server, Chloe, was very pleasant. My only critique is that because your place is so popular, getting a reservation on a particular day and time around the holidays can be challenging. I made my reservation weeks in advance. We’ll definitely be back.

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Popular dish

Six Tea Sandwiches

Across the Pond

4.9

4.9 (213)

$30 and under

Sushi

West Phoenix

About the restaurant

Currently offering dine-in service 5PM-12PM Tuesday-Sunday! Reservations are encouraged but not required.

We are an intimate sushi bar and cocktail room setting offering an eclectic sushi fare, craft cocktails, beer and wine, as well as a variety of local and adventitious sake at our picturesque central Phoenix location. Our menu is focused on traditional Japanese styling of sushi with an emphasis on nigiri, sashimi, and a variety of house specialties using hand selected fish with local and seasonal pairings. Here you will find a knowledgeable staff to guide you through our menu and multifaceted beverage options in order to create the perfect dining experience for you.

We look forward to serving you!

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GabrielVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Their bar keep is great mixing up great tasty drinks . Fresh sushi the restaurant has a chill dark lite vibe .

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