We dined here last night for our 28th wedding anniversary and it was an incredible experience…read more Part luxury, part gourmet meal and part magic show (but in a very classy way)... it was a stunning evening. For those familiar with Kevin Binkley's former projects, there are hints of what we used to experience at his restaurants but this takes it over the top. The evening was full of surprises, culinary theater and the gorgeous view makes it unforgettable. We used to eat at Christopher's at the Biltmore and it was wonderful to see this playful and stylish iteration. The food was phenomenal, interesting, well-excuted and so very enjoyable. There were a few service hiccups. We were served the same course twice (which was promptly removed when we notified our server). There was a significant gap between two of the courses (maybe 20 minutes or so) and it felt odd. The kitchen knew that I am pescetarian and they beautifully accommodated me except when a plate of lamb appeared in front of me (it was quickly rectified). This is definitely a special occasion meal and if you're looking for something unique and delicious, this is it.

Had one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had in Phoenix at Christopher's at Wrigley…read moreMansion. Everything about the evening felt intentional, from the pacing of the meal to the service to the incredible sunset views overlooking the city. The space itself is stunning, with sleek glass walls, an open kitchen, and a retractable roof that makes the whole experience feel immersive without being over the top. You can tell Chef Christopher Gross has mastered the art of fine dining while still keeping it approachable. The staff struck that perfect balance too..polished and attentive without ever feeling stiff or overly formal. This is definitely a special occasion restaurant, but honestly, the atmosphere alone makes it worth experiencing at least once. Between the views, the wine program, and the attention to detail throughout the night, it feels like one of the few places in Phoenix that delivers a true dining experience instead of just a good meal. If you go, book around sunset.

Francine is a great place to have a fabulous meal. Great for a date night or lunch. I highly…read morerecommend and appreciate all the servers, and the kitchen staff for making the experiences memorable. I travel from Tucson to have a wonderful meal, and it never disappoint me. Keep going Francine!

Really good food - the chicken was a good size portion and nice and tender…read more And elevated but Casual atmosphere - if you get good weather make sure you sit outside. Be aware, the sea bass and rice pilaf were spicier than expected. To the point where if you don't like spice I can't recommend them. Very good for our taste, but was unexpected.

Great restaurant and such a fun experience. You can tell the staff really work as a team. They were…read morehelping each other out while still making sure every table was taken care of, which made a big difference. The food was delicious. We especially loved the ribs and a few of the appetizers we tried. Everything came out great. The ambience was exactly what we were hoping for too, and it ended up being the perfect spot for a girls night. Definitely would go back!

I was not that impressed. It was fine but I wasnt blown away. Probably won't return. The food didnt…read morejustify the prices in my opinion. The hamachi crudo was the best dish. Fennel, dill and acid. I would re-order. I had some of my friend's beet and burrata. I liked the combo of beets and burrata but it also tasted Fennel forward and after the hamachi crudo I didnt want more Fennel. I would not re-order. The shrimp tartine was good, but i wouldnt re-order. The steak tartare I was just ok with. Somewhat bland. Needed more seasoning. Would not re-order. My friend got the ribs and only had one because he was getting ahards of ribs. He gave me one. I didn't have that experience, but didnt care for the glaze. I detected tomato or ketchup forward and I don't care for ketchup. The meat was tender and moist, though. I had a bite of my friend's bread pudding. It had cinnamon and apples and vanilla ice cream. It was good. FYI no liquor - beer and wine only. Good beer selection. The waiters were good but the hostess was fairly rude, making a big deal about the size of our group and referencing how we were going to disturb other guests by staff having to re-arrange tables or make guests feel rushed to leave by us waiting. That alone was a turn-off to make us not want to return. We were on the patio and the weather was nice. Not much indoor seating, so I wonder how they stay busy in the summer. I wouldn't want to return in the summer and have to eat outside in the hot months.

Heard many good things about this restaurant! My husband and I visited on a Friday evening and we…read morewere a bit disappointed. First, love all the fruits they incorporated in different dishes, which were all delicious. You can tell their fruit came from local farms, which carried great aroma. Their duck was well cooked too! There were a lot of things going on on the plate but at least, the skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The dessert was the highlight of the whole meal - it was creamy, not too heavy with a perfect balance of sweetness and fruitiness. However, the other dishes were just alright. The flavor of the salad was quite bland, and husband found the stem end of the tomato in the salad. The croissant was a bit doughy. Husband also ordered a beef Wellington, which was just ok (forgot to take a photo) - the beef was cooked well but the pastry outside was a bit saggy. We appreciated all the great ingredients used here. But given the price we paid for this meal (around $200) and the good things we heard about this place, we just don't think this worth the value.

Tuesday Night Fun and Frites launches July 22 in the Bistro area. You'll find it's a more casual…read morevibe over the main dining room. The food was amazing. I had an opportunity to sample the menu before launch day. This is a peek at the proteins offered. You'll get a choice of soup or salad, your entree choice (combo plate is not offered) this was exclusive for the event. You'll end with dessert which is included in the cost. I definitely favored the beef tenderloin with the black peppercorn sauce.

My husband and I came here to celebrate our anniversary - a great choice for a special occasion. We…read morehad the perfect server in Buddy. She was cool, funny and chill. She checked on us often and kept us smiling. In fact, the rest of the team found a way to always be clearing plates, refilling water etc. Kudos to the team. We were prepared to splurge a little and had the dinner for two. I ordered the Le Village Sparkling Blood Orange Soda. It comes in a large reclosable bottle. I kept refilling my glass and still had half a bottle to bring home. Oh, and the sparking soda was light and delicious! Your opening dish is a choice of soup or salad but neither my husband nor I can resist French Onion Soup. We chose the haricots verts with lemon, shiitakes and almonds and the frites with smoked paprika and herbs to go with our ribeye. Everything was prepared very well. The dinner was topped off with Valrhona chocolate soufflé with chocolate sauce. While the chocolate sauce was fine I think I'd try the mint or Grand Marnier sauce next time. Zinc Bistro doesn't offer you anything for your anniversary but they did present our dessert with a sparkler which was festive of them. We were happy we chose Zinc to celebrate our special occasion and would most likely return.

If you're looking for a go-to spot for French cuisine, Zinc Bistro never disappoints. It's easily…read moreone of our favorites. We recently enjoyed a leisurely lunch on the patio by the fountain, and the ambiance was absolutely perfect, relaxed and charming. We shared a cheese board, mussels, Zinc's house fries, and a crisp white wine, everything was delicious. We didn't feel rushed at all, which made it the perfect "lazy lunch" experience. Such a lovely day!

I wish I hadn't waited so long to try Sapiens! I eat Paleo for health/medical reasons and saw…read moreSapiens months ago but never tried because I was usually in the area during lunch time/hours they aren't open. Made a resy for a Friday night and so glad I finally made it in! The hostess/server Korin was amazing! She was so easy to talk to, shared some personal experiences and learnings, was extremely knowledgeable about menu items and ingredients, and had great recommendations. During our experience, a delivery service person was talking loudly on speakerphone and the owner Roman asked him to talk on his phone outside. I really appreciated Roman caring about his customers and preserving the ambiance and environment inside his establishment. I felt valued as a customer. The food was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. We tried the bone broth - great flavor, perfect saltiness, and fresh herbs, escargot - very generous portion with paleo bread, stuffed mushrooms - huge chunks of crab, Friday special 24 oz bone in ribeye with root veggie augratin and veggies, crème caramel and caramel ice cream. The desserts were perfectly sweetened with monk fruit and so thick and creamy. I personally don't like the taste or aftertaste of dairy and sugar and these were so wonderful with none of that weird stuff! Our visit ended with a chat with Roman who shared about his health journey and what led him to this lifestyle, plant paradoxes, and tons of fun topics and facts about diet and lifestyle and how food is medicine. Very thoughtful and engaging conversation. Will definitely be back soon and possibly try the meal prep option some time!

5 star food and 5 star service! The ambiance is that of a small French cafe. Aurora is a brilliant…read moreFrench chef and owner of Sapiens. My wife has celiac disease and the tiniest bit of gluten causes severe illness for weeks. Sapiens is entirely gluten free, lactose free, organic and paleo. We started with a bread and herb-ghee platter, the breads made in house with heartwarming specialty grains. Amazing! My wife ordered the lamb shank with root vegetables. It was so tender, tasty and plentiful. She took the leftovers home and gave our dog a few bites. The dog loved this lamb so much that she refused to eat for two days until we replaced her daily fresh cooked beef with lamb! Haha! I ordered the Rabbit with root vegetables having never eaten rabbit before. I figured this would be the right place to try it and I was correct! It was extremely delicious and delicately prepared Cost was very reasonable especially for this level of cuisine. There's no alcohol served, but if you bring your own wine with you, they will happily provide corkage service.

A hidden, but well known gem in Phoenix, Sottise is an upscale restaurant set in what looks like a…read morerenocated Phoenix home from the 20s or 30s. I don't believe the server knew how to handle the less than formal style of the group I was with, but they did not turn us away and provided phenomenal service. The drinks had elegant garnish, and were well made. The most complicated might have been a vodka soda, but the additional touch was nice. For a start we ordered the oysters, which was kept everyone stuck between being nice and fair, and wanting to take all for themselves. We also ordered the octupus which was very good. For my main, I had the salmom rillete. Well made and pesented - I only thought to take pictures after I ate. Our group was never rushed for the bill and we enjoyed a beautiful evening sitting on their porch. I am looking forward to going back more "prepared" and enjoying their seabass or beef bourguignon.

I've been a loyal customer of this restaurant since they first opened and have consistently dined…read morehere about every two weeks because I genuinely love the food, atmosphere, and service. I even chose to spend Mother's Day here this year because it has always been one of my favorite local spots. Over the years, we've brought our small 12-pound bichon on several occasions and comfortably dined on the patio without issue. Unfortunately, during today's visit, we were told that animals are no longer allowed on the patio and were instead directed to sit on the metal benches in front of the restaurant ...benches that had no table space and clearly were not set up for dining. What made the experience disappointing wasn't necessarily the policy itself, but the way it was handled. As longtime patrons who have supported this restaurant regularly for years to be on a regular basis with staff, the interaction felt dismissive and honestly a little offensive. It was surprising to feel so unwelcome at a place we've consistently supported and recommended to others. I still value this restaurant and appreciate the many good experiences we've had here over the years, which is why this visit was especially disappointing. I hope management takes customer loyalty and consistency of service more seriously moving forward.