globetrotterjfc

Celebrating our 35th anniversary in Phoenix and need a very nice restaurant. Price not a consideration.
Thanks
jfc

acctg

Where will you be staying? Do you have a car? What kind of food? And what time of year ?(if in winter, outdoor dining is wonderful here.)

amwosu

Mary Elaine's at the Phoenician, T. Cook's at the Royal Palms, Elements at Sanctuary on Camelback for high end resort dining.

My new favorite is Sassi in the area of Pinnacle Peak in far north Scottsdale. Beautiful huge Tuscan style restaurant that is really styled to look like a home with good food. You can google all of the above for websites with menus.

globetrotterjfc

Staying in Scottsdale, have a car, August.

acctg

amwosu gave you a good list above, with the possible exception of Sassi. Gorgeous room, but the food doesn't compare to the other three places. T. Cooks is the most romanic. Mary Elaine's is the most expensive and probably the most respected, high end restaurant in town. Elements as gorgeous views and outstanding food. Another thought is Binkley's, a relative newcomer that's very high end and very hot right now.

My personal vote would be T. Cook's.

michelleNYC

Wow... considering the heat, I would say stay at a great resort and eat there (thinking Fairmont). I wouldn't venture too far in 115 degree temps.

annesherrod

I also vote for T. Cooks. It is fabulous! I spent my 40th bday here!!

mscarls

We really enjoyed the Hacienda (upscale Mexican food) in the Fairmont in Scottsdale.
We also liked the Different Pointe of View (Continental) for a restaurant with a view, but I know it it not as highly reviewed as some other area restaurants.

TahitiTams

I love Durant's in downtown Phoenix..
Old school and the food is outstanding..durantsaz.com
I love going to the Biltmore and having a wonderful dinner or T.Cooks is really outstanding too..
I have heard that Binkley's in Cave Creek is getting rave reviews as well.
Friends have a really good restaurant in Tempe called the House of Tricks..
very romantic and the food is sooo good!
Happy 35th to you both!

acctg

House of Tricks is indeed wonderful - but the best part is sitting outside which is uncomfortable (to say the least) during the summer. As much as I personally like Tricks, it doesn't compare to the others mentioned.

As far as Michelle's suggestion that you never leave the resort, does she think that we never leave our homes during the summer? can you say air conditioning? enjoy your trip and your anniversary.

lflaster

Mary Elaine's if it fits within your budget. A very special, elegant, but expensive celebration restaurant.

amwosu

I just talked to someone on a plane who likes Top of the Rock. Anyone been there?

acctg

good but not as great as the others that have been mentioned. I'm a local and a food person. T. Cook's for romance and great food, Mary Elaine's for over the top service and luxury and prices and great food. Binkley's if you want to hit one of the newer places that got lots of buzz and great food, but no one outside of Phoenix will have heard of it.

I'd do T. Cook's.

NJgirlinPhx

IMO, Top of the Rock is over-rated.

richardsonsnm

top of the rock, a very boring hotel restaurant in need of reno, mary elaines is stuffy and another hotel restaurant, Tcooks, seen better days, check out Rancho Pinot Grill for a local quality restaurant.