Restaurant Listings
 The following restaurants are noteworthy establishments from around the Valley that specialize in a variety of cuisines, from Mexican to Chinese, Cuban to American. Please confirm information before visiting, and we solicit your help in correcting any errors in this guide. Price categories reflect average dinner entrée prices; drinks, tax and tip are extra. Happy dining!
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Abuelo’s
Mexican
West Valley, Arizona - 16092 N. Arrowhead Fountain Center Dr., Peoria - 623-878-8282 - $$
Constructed to look like Mexican haciendas, these Texas-based corporate restaurants offer hearty Mexican food with a decidedly Tex-Mex accent. Expect large portions and lots of spice. Don’t miss the fundido del mar appetizer or a side of papas con chile, and save room for chocolate flan. Lunch and dinner daily. Other locations: Chandler (480-855-0960)
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Alexi’s Grill
Continental/Italian
Phoenix, Arizona - 3550 N. Central Ave. - 602-279-0982 - $$
At noon, Alexi’s is filled with business people who appreciate dependable, reasonably priced food and speedy service. Evening draws an older crowd that comes for the duck à l’orange and tasty pastas. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa
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Amuse Bouche
French/International
Surprise, Arizona - 17058 W. Bell Road, Ste. 104 - 623-322-8881 - $$-$$$-$$$$
In the tradition of the neighborhood bistro, Paris-trained husband-and-wife chefs Snir and Kierstin Mor turn out unpretentious, homey French fare of exceptional quality. The French onion soup is the real deal and the duck breast with demi-glace is magnifique, but it¹s their carefully crafted meatloaf that takes top prize. The restaurant is BYOB and charges $2 per glass used. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., M; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., T-Sa; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. amuse-bouche.biz
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Andreoli Italian Grocer
Italian
Scottsdale, AZ - 8880 E. Via Linda - 480-614-1980 - $-$$-$$$
Giovanni Scorzo (of Leccabaffi fame) is large and in charge at this comfy, antique-furnished market-restaurant, where he makes the sort of Italian food Italians want to eat: house-made salumi, focaccia, pizzetta, bresaola, carpaccio, pesce en brodetto and (if you’re lucky) vitello tonnato. The chalkboard offers panini, appetizers and salad but be sure to ask about daily specials. For dessert, the fabulous meringata. Lunch and dinner M-Sa.
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Anise Vietnamese Restaurant
Vietnamese
Chandler, AZ - 2090 N. Dobson Rd. - 480-732-0777 - $-$$
Decorated in pastel colors, clean and spacious Anise is one of the prettiest and best Vietnamese restaurants in town. Besides offering traditional favorites such as pho, chä giò, bún thit nuóng and lemongrass chicken, chef-owner Ann Nguyen creates light Vietnamese-inspired specialties for health-conscious customers who regularly hit the gym next door. Lunch and Dinner Tu-Su.
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Anzio Landing Italian Restaurant
Italian
East Valley, Arizona - 2613 N. Thunderbird Circle, Mesa - 480-832-1188 - $$
This comfortable café, set on the edge of Falcon Field’s runway, is decked out with aviation memorabilia and features homey Italian fare. Lunch and dinner daily. Reservations essential.
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Arcadia Farms
Contemporary American
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7014 E. First Ave. - 480-941-5665 - $$
Cozy and cluttered, this ultra-feminine cottage is where everyone goes for the quintessential ladies lunch. Try the strawberry chicken salad or the yummy focaccia sandwich. Great location for private parties in the evening. Lunch daily. Reservations recommended. Other locations: Phoenix Art Museum (602-257-2191), Heard Museum (602-251-0204) and Desert Botanical Garden (480-481-8106)
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Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak
Mexican
Phoenix, Arizona - 7330 N. Dreamy Draw Dr. - 602-944-1286 - $$
The historic building that now houses this romantic Old World restaurant was built in the 1880s. Today, it’s part of Hilton’s Pointe at Squaw Peak Resort, serving Sonoran-style Mexican food and including everything from fideo to fried ice cream. Go for Sunday breakfast and you’ll be treated to a complimentary chocolate fountain, served with fruit and cream puffs. Lunch and dinner daily, breakfast Su.
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Avalon
Contemporary American
Scottsdale, Arizona - 7707 E. McDowell Rd - 480-656-0010 - $$-$$$
Conveniently situated between downtown Scottsdale and Tempe, Avalon’s fresh cuisine concept is invigorating the scene with clean, bold, straightforward flavors. Executive chef Travis Watson trained with some of the world’s most notable chefs, including famed chef Jacque Paccard at the French eatery, Le Parisian. He crafted Avalon’s menu around local and regionally grown ingredients to the Western part of North America. Expect classy breakfast options – nothing that screams “diner” here – and tantalizing entrées at night.
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Baby Kay’s Cajun Kitchen
Creole-Cajun
Phoenix, Arizona - 2119 E. Camelback Rd. - 602-955-0011 - $$
A good pit stop for a hot (as in burn your lips) lunch. Most of the usual Cajun stuff – jambalaya, gumbo and crawfish étouffée – is featured. Lunch and dinner daily.
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