Mesa/Phoenix Fine Dining?
Feb 11, 2010 | 10:25 pm
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I talked to my girl friend today, a lifelong Mesa resident, and she reccomends driving to Phoenix or Scottsdale for some fine dining.
I reccomend the Roaring Fork in Scottsdale.
I reccomend the Roaring Fork in Scottsdale.
Feb 12, 2010 | 12:40 pm
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Feb 12, 2010 | 2:21 pm
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T Cook's at the Royal Palms Resort
http://www.royalpalmshotel.com/phoen...ona-dining.php
Vincents on Camelback
https://www.vincentsoncamelback.com/vincents/index.php
http://www.royalpalmshotel.com/phoen...ona-dining.php
Vincents on Camelback
https://www.vincentsoncamelback.com/vincents/index.php
Feb 13, 2010 | 10:10 pm
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Kai at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass (outside of Ahwatukee/Chandler).
For something a bit more casual, House of Tricks in Tempe.
From Mesa, you're talking a long drive to North Scottsdale.
For something a bit more casual, House of Tricks in Tempe.
From Mesa, you're talking a long drive to North Scottsdale.
Feb 13, 2010 | 11:10 pm
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Feb 16, 2010 | 8:41 pm
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Another big +1 for Roaring Fork in Scottsdale. Go during happy hour and the big ... burger is a great bargain.
If you feel the need to brave the crowd at Pizzeria Bianco in downtown Phoenix, go early, I would suggest no later than 3:30 and be prepared to wait the hour and a half until they open. They have a wine bar next door that opens early and you can get drinks there while you're waiting. The crowd is very civilized, never seen or heard of anybody arguing over who was in line first.
If you feel the need to brave the crowd at Pizzeria Bianco in downtown Phoenix, go early, I would suggest no later than 3:30 and be prepared to wait the hour and a half until they open. They have a wine bar next door that opens early and you can get drinks there while you're waiting. The crowd is very civilized, never seen or heard of anybody arguing over who was in line first.
Feb 16, 2010 | 9:14 pm
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Not fine dining per se but any of the Oregano's in the Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, or Gilbert will give you a lot of good food for a very reasonable price. Think combining Italian with a little extra kick.
Feb 19, 2010 | 5:22 pm
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Cowboy Ciao (unique southwest/ American) in Old Town Scottsdale
Roka Akor (Japanese) on Scottsdale Road
Maestro's Steakhouse (Old Town) or J+G steakhouse (in Phoenician Hotel)
Any Fleming's Steakhouse
second to Kai, Vincet's or T Cook's
I also liked District in the Sheraton Hotel but this is more hip/ modern
Roka Akor (Japanese) on Scottsdale Road
Maestro's Steakhouse (Old Town) or J+G steakhouse (in Phoenician Hotel)
Any Fleming's Steakhouse
second to Kai, Vincet's or T Cook's
I also liked District in the Sheraton Hotel but this is more hip/ modern
Feb 23, 2010 | 4:01 pm
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"Mesa" and "Fine Dining". Never thought I would see those two together!
For something unique, try Lon's at The Hermosa Lon's or elements at The Sanctuary on Camelbeack elements
Both are fine dining and are far above the Roaring Fork in terms of service and ambiance.
For something unique, try Lon's at The Hermosa Lon's or elements at The Sanctuary on Camelbeack elements
Both are fine dining and are far above the Roaring Fork in terms of service and ambiance.
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Feb 23, 2010 | 4:16 pm
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In A Class By Itself
Cowboy Ciao (unique southwest/ American) in Old Town Scottsdale
Roka Akor (Japanese) on Scottsdale Road
Maestro's Steakhouse (Old Town) or J+G steakhouse (in Phoenician Hotel)
Any Fleming's Steakhouse
second to Kai, Vincet's or T Cook's
I also liked District in the Sheraton Hotel but this is more hip/ modern
Roka Akor (Japanese) on Scottsdale Road
Maestro's Steakhouse (Old Town) or J+G steakhouse (in Phoenician Hotel)
Any Fleming's Steakhouse
second to Kai, Vincet's or T Cook's
I also liked District in the Sheraton Hotel but this is more hip/ modern
2. T-Cooks is OUTSTANDING
The rest if these places are okay compared to these two (-;
Feb 23, 2010 | 5:17 pm
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i thought noca was better than t cooks. trip report is in lux hotels forum.
looking forward to trying elements new chefs table next time im out there.
might have to try christopher crush due to 50% off happy hour and interesting menu. thoughts?
looking forward to trying elements new chefs table next time im out there.
might have to try christopher crush due to 50% off happy hour and interesting menu. thoughts?