$50 - $75 Restaurants

Standing out from its trendier compatriots, Un Bacio Ristoranti shifts its focus solely to flavorful, delicious dishes. Decorated in warm, amber tones with dim candles, this eatery is the fitting location for a quiet dinner, or a romantic meal. The remarkably large menu (with equally large portion sizes) boasts items from Crispy Calamari salads and gourmet paninies to Homemade Dumplings and Veal Saltimbocca. This neighborhood restaurant prides itself on traditional Italian fare and introduces classic Italian varieties of Americanized Italian food. Homemade, indulgent desserts end the evening on a satisfying, sweet note. Tucked away from the busy city streets, Un … Learn More »

The Arizona Kitchen at the Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa faithfully embodies the essence of local Southwestern culture, history, and cuisine. With a menu informed by the chef’s consultation with a Native American food historian, the Arizona Kitchen pays homage to the rich diversity of Arizona’s past while simultaneously capturing its contemporary spirit through culinary reinterpretation of traditional dishes. Its inviting décor, characterized by Saltillo-tiled floors, Native American pottery, and an adobe fireplace, completes the Southwestern ambience. The exhibition-style kitchen reinforces the warm, intimate, homey feel of the restaurant, while the masterful dishes created within are indicative of the skillful … Learn More »

Customary details allow McCormick and Schmick’s to maintain a classic aura and appeal that translates both through the décor and menu. Handcrafted mahogany woodwork, stained glass features, English racing-car-green carpeting, brass fixtures, and Tiffany-style lamps all contribute to the traditional sophistication this restaurant prides itself for. The cigar-friendly bar is a fine place to enjoy a classic cocktail or scotch, and The Rockefeller Room is a great fit for large parties. Six “snugs” provide private booths in the main dining room that comfortably seat six, where guests may enjoy menu favorites like the Raw Oyster Bar selection and the Main … Learn More »

Jeffrey Chodorow has brought his inventive Asian-Cuban experience to the Scottsdale Mondrian hotel. Like its previous incarnations in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, the Scottsdale Asia de Cuba delivers a playfully chic and stylish dining experience. With the sleek modernity of its white décor, its lively Cuban soundtrack, and its generous “family-style” portions, Asia de Cuba is a delightful blend of seeming contradictions. Like its imaginative menu, with such creations as crunchy wasabi mashed potatoes and crisp lotus root chips, Asia de Cuba is an exercise in the art of surprise, delivering a hip culinary adventure that is … Learn More »

Located in Scottsdale’s upscale D.C. Ranch, Eddie V’s Edgewater Grill’s dark ambiance offers a luxurious setting in which to enjoy a decadent meal. Executive Chef Brian Feirstein prepares a variety of dishes with French, Asian, Mexican, Italian, and good old Texan influences, individual to each dish. Recipes are brought to life with either fresh fish, flown in daily, or the finest Midwestern beef, from Allen Brothers Chicago. Eddie V’s feature’s an award winning wine list, and desserts as delicious as they are beautiful. Enjoy big dark booths and crisp white linens in the dining room, or opt for their exciting … Learn More »