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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French
Your search returned 19 results.
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Amuse Bouche
French/International
Surprise, Arizona - 17058 W. Bell Road, Ste. 104 - 623-322-8881 - $$-$$$-$$$$
In the tradition of the neighborhood bistro, Paris-trained husband-and-wife chefs Snir and Kierstin Mor turn out unpretentious, homey French fare of exceptional quality. The French onion soup is the real deal and the duck breast with demi-glace is magnifique, but it¹s their carefully crafted meatloaf that takes top prize. The restaurant is BYOB and charges $2 per glass used. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., M; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., T-Sa; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. amuse-bouche.biz
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Binkley’s Restaurant
French/Contemporary American
Carefree / Cave Creek, Arizona - 6920 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek - 480-437-1072 - $$$
Nobody expects a restaurant this charming (or this good) in Cave Creek, but there it is, dishing out fabulous French-inspired frog legs and roasted garlic soup, tuna tartare, lingcod with polenta and pea purée, duck confit pierogi and dozens of other fresh, seasonal, gorgeously presented creations. Dinner Tu-Sa.
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Bistro 24
French
Phoenix, Arizona - 2401 E. Camelback Rd. (Ritz-Carlton) - 602-952-2424 - $$$
Colorful but elegant – that’s the Bistro, where the menu runs to steak au poivre, bistro fries, sole meuniere and Wednesday night’s excellent osso buco. A must for fancy breakfasts and elegant desserts. Breakfast and lunch M-Sa, dinner daily.
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Bistro Bernard
French
Goodyear, Arizona - 14970 W. Indian School Rd - 623-547-0501 - $$$
The West Valley has a diamond in the rough of a French bistro helmed by a gregarious, passionate French chef. In fact, plenty of warmth and hospitality exudes from the staff and especially the chef, who makes a point to visit every table at the end of the meal. Chef/owner Bernard Chirent started his culinary career in his native France in 1968 at the age of 14, eventually owning his own restaurant before coming to the states and working his way up to the top toque at the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Highlights include the signature tomato tartare; croquet monsieur; sautéed Atlantic salmon with beurre blanc and roasted asparagus; and chocolate mousse. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tu-Sa; 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Tu-Sa; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Su brunch.
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Café Citron
French
Scottsdale, Arizona - 6166 N. Scottsdale Rd. (The Borgata) - 480-948-5105 - $$$
Bright citrus colors make this small European-style café light and cheery, but the best seats are on the canopied patio, overlooking the Borgata’s courtyard water display. Elegant breakfasts include eggs Benedict and french toast with mascarpone and bananas. Lunch runs to sandwiches and salads. Lunch M-Sa, dinner F, brunch Su.
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Christopher’s Fermier Brasserie
French
Phoenix, Arizona - 2584 E. Camelback Rd. - 602-522-2344 - $$$
Chris Gross offers contemporary French food and bistro classics in a hip but casual setting. Regulars come for the fabulous wine list, extensive cheese selection, great late-night menu and daily specials, such as bouillabaisse and braised rabbit. Lunch and dinner daily; brunch, Sa-Su.
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Citrus Café
French
East Valley, Arizona - 2330 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler - 480-899-0502 - $$$
France comes to Chandler via this small but charming restaurant offering classic escargots, grilled brie with apples and almonds, filet au poivre, sweetbreads and vacherin. Dinner Tu-Su (closes at 8 p.m. Su).
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Coup Des Tartes
French
Phoenix, Arizona - 4626 N. 16th St. - 602-212-1082 - $$
Famed for its beautiful tarts, this tiny, wood-floored BYOB offers French food, both classic and contemporary. Start with Brie brûlée and end with a brûléed banana tart. Dinner Tu-Sa.
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Crush Lounge
French
Phoenix, Arizona - 2502 E. Camelback Rd - 602-522-2344 - $$$
Christopher Gross’ new French bistro in Biltmore Fashion Park may be small on space, but it’s big on flavor. There isn’t much room for food on the short, nightstand-size tables at Crush Lounge, the chic bar that’s tucked off the foyer of Christopher’s in Biltmore Fashion Park. This makes eating dinner a bit difficult, because even if these plates are titled “petite bouche” (French slang for “small bites”), they’re larger than typical appetizers. Recommendations: Pizza of wild mushrooms, shallots and mozzarella ($14); mac ’n’ cheese au gratin, studded with bits of ham ($7); whole soft-shell crab ($10). 4 p.m.-2 a.m. nightly (food service until midnight). christophersaz.com.
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L’Auberge de Sedona
French
Sedona, Arizona - 301 L’Auberge Ln. - 928-282-1667 - $$$
Because it’s nestled right up against Oak Creek, this charming inn is one of the most popular spots in Sedona for weddings, weekend getaways and romantic meals. Lunch at the water’s edge is the way to go in the summer. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, brunch Su.
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