Top 10 Date Restaurants in Phoenix

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Owner/executive chef Chris Harter and Farn Boggie, give a tantalizing twist to both the Southwestern cuisine and decor at this fashionable fine dining restaurant. Understated desert hues with stone and copper accents create a chic, contemporary look in the dining room and on the indoor/outdoor bar area and patio. Chef Boggie's menu makes the most of Arizona's indigenous ingredients in dishes like the Yellow Corn Halibut, encrusted in cornmeal and served with a poblano-tomatillo sauce, and the Southwestern Beef Wellington with mushrooms and cascabel-chili sauce.

Our Local Expert Says:

Oregano's does not accept reservations. This is important if you're craving the sumptuous flat-bread pizzas or artisan salads on weekend - get there early or sometimes plan to wait upwards of two hours for a seat.

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This pizza and pasta place keeps growing by leaps and bounds. A full range of creative pizzas, pastas, salads and appetizers are served in a setting that draws young people like a magnet. From wings and things to salads, pastas and inventive pizzas, you are sure to find something here.

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This casual restaurant offers booths and tables set amidst a decor that originated in Grandma's attic. Antiques and crafts lend charm and a homey feel, while the comforting food brings back childhood memories. Choose from an array of breakfast items, including egg dishes and buttermilk pancakes or a fresh fruit plate or yogurt parfait. For lunch, the menu features sandwiches like deviled egg salad or albacore tuna, served on your choice of breads. Free delivery is offered in a limited area from 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday, with a minimum purchase.

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Owner Debbie Bloy, Chef Kwan Sun and the staff here turn out innovative Pan-Asian cuisine. The eatery displays elegant Asian-inspired black and gold decor with an abundance of bamboo in furnishings and accessories. The menu is divided into categories like steamed, noodle, barbecued and so on. Some examples: Steamed Whole Red Snapper with Ginger & Lite Soya; Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Chicken; Bamboo Beijing Duck with Asian Pancakes; Sizzling Benihana Steak on Seasonal Vegetables.

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Honored by Zagat's Survey as a top restaurant, you will not be disappointed with the fare. A terrific selection of tapas (appetizers) is available, plus authentic entrees like Cuinat de Peix amb Salsa Romesco, Tarragona-style Seafood in a Romesco sauce with black risotto; and Xai Rostit i Salsitxes and roasted lamb loin wrapped in cabbage with chorizo, artichokes, potato gratin and a stone-ground mustard-rosemary sauce. Located at the beautiful Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. .

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This is sure to be one of the hottest restaurants in town for a very long time. Be sure to request reservations far in advance. Lamb, eggplant and imported cheeses along with a generous scattering of chiles makes this menu a unique combination of Greek and Southwestern. A well-designed wine list features many international selections by the glass and by the bottle.

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James Beard "Best Chef Southwest" winner Vincent Guerithault went where no chef had set foot before—combining classical French technique with indigenous Southwestern ingredients. Though more than a decade has passed, his artistry remains the standard today. It is often imitated, but never surpassed. Several intimate dining rooms create an intimate setting with French Country decor and Southwestern accents. House specialties include grilled lobster, duck confit tamales and smoked salmon quesadillas. The creme brulee is legendary. A well-chosen wine list is designed to complement the cuisine.

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Actress and restaurateur Anne Harris brings the steakhouse to a new level of sophistication with her upscale restaurant. Located in the heart of Phoenix's exclusive Biltmore area, this is the perfect choice for that special occasion. The interior is tastefully decorated to appeal to both the "ladies that lunch" and the high-powered businessperson. Corn-fed, Midwestern beef is dry-aged on the premises for 21 days before being prepared as steaks and prime rib. You will also find pastas, seafood and chicken selections.

Our Local Expert Says:

If you're a foodie, you have to stop at Cowboy Ciao. Located in downtown Scottsdale, CC is a favorite among the Scottsdale hip crowd. It has an eclectic menu featuring fresh meats and pastas, all with a twist. The wine list is awesome, too.

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Winner of multiple Wine Spectator "Awards of Excellence," and touted in Gourmet Magazine and the Zagat Guide, this one-of-a-kind wine bar and grill has also garnered praise (and a loyal following) locally. The food is on the cutting edge. Take, for example, the fresh Ahi glazed with lavender-infused grappa or the "Angels on Italian Horseback," sea scallops wrapped in prosciutto, grilled and served on a beet-horseradish compote. Be sure to try the "Chocolate Lottery Torte" just for fun, a dense chocolate base topped with a real lottery ticket.

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Gourmet Magazine called it one of the top Phoenix/Scottsdale restaurants and, with one visit, you will understand why. A Mediterranean-inspired menu is served in the elegant surrounds of the Royal Palms Hotel (one of the Valley's earliest resort properties). Using a wood-burning rotisserie oven, the kitchen creates such delicacies as Grilled Loin of Lamb with Roasted Eggplant, and a signature Mediterranean paella. Vegetarian dishes are available, as are breakfast and lunch, daily.