Fleming's is a chain (about 50 locations so not a small chain). Pretty good for a chain but ... http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/

I agree. Drinkhouse is great for both steak and the bar scene. Mastros also has great steak but it is not worth the drive (I usually stay in Tempe or Scottsdale).

El Chorro Lodge - Paradise Valley
 

One of our favorites is El Chorro Lodge in Paradise Valley

Super service, world renowned sticky buns and a nice menu with something for everyone. Ummmmm! At this moment, I am sitting in Plano, TX but believe that I will call now and make reservations at El Chorro for tonight.

Here is a blatent pitch for several home town "goodies"; Fountain Hills is next to Scottsdale and hosts two nice art fairs. You're missing the Winter fair by one day.

Caroline's at the Fountain
Alchemy at Copperwynd
EuroPizza Cafe' (Great Italian food, not just pizza!)

I just went to Flemings in Scottsdale for the first time. What is up with the steaks here? It was horrible. I've been to the one in Orange County and I remember it was great.

Is there something wrong with this location or is it one of those one in awhile bad experiences?

I have to say the bar scene was good though.

I just got back from Phoenix, and I must be a real snob, because I found so many of the restaurants to be chain-y type places, and really was missing New York on that score. :D

But I would recommend Hamburger Mary's on 7th Street between Indian School Road and Camelback Road (IIRC) - nothing too original, but very high quality food and a great price! Yummy, yummy - I got a Cobb salad one night which was excellent, and a Proud Mary burger another night - it must have been a whole pound of ground sirloin - couldn't eat it with your hands, you need a fork and steak knife, it's so big. But excellent!

For whatever reason, I was not that impressed with In-N-Out, but as I mentioned to someone else, that may be because that location (at 27th and Yorkshire) was having a bad night, or I was expecting something unrealistic...? I just didn't find it that wonderful. Honestly, there seem to be too many burger/fry/shake places in Phoenix. The plus part of that is that they do burgers/fries/shakes well. :)

Any new suggestions? Looking for a nice leisurely Saturday dinner.

Cowboy Ciao is fabulous ^

Another vote for T Cook's. Even better if you're staying there.
http://www.royalpalmshotel.com/phoen...ona-dining.php

If sushi equals seafood for you, Nobu Fukado's "Sea Saw" for tapenese cuisine is a must. Great great blend of tapas and Japanese. Great environment, better food^^

A trip to Phoenix isn't complete without stops at Richardson's and Ted's!

Los Olivos - 7328 E 2nd St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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Best authentic mexican cusine. The food was out of this world.

Cowboy Ciao's sister restaurant Digestif ^ ^

And if you need a leisurely breakfast Sunday morning... The Breakfast Club is also a winner.

Just had a great dinner Saturday night at House of Tricks in Tempe - wonderful atmosphere/outside dining, food delicious.

Cowboy Ciao was an absolutly horrible meal with a side of bad service. I'll never go back. :td:

I agree - massive waste of time, energy and money to eat at Cowboy Ciao, given the many other decent meals within a five-minute walk of its location.