Christopher's, which first opened its doors in 1991 in the heart of Covent Garden, has established itself as one of London's premier American restaurants. Christopher's features a Martini Bar on the ground floor, an elegant Dining Room on the first floor, and a hidden Club Room on the lower ground floor for private parties, all of which harken back to the heady-glamour of the Modern American era. Christopher's attempts to deliver you its own spectacular drinking and dining experience, housed in a Grade II listed building with an interesting heritage of its own, including a period as a papier mâché factory and launching in 1870 as London's first legal casino.

Christopher's Restaurant and Crush House, managed by renowned local chef Christopher Gross, combines classic French dining with the best of American cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of dining options, ranging from casual bar-side dining in the Crush Lounge to classy tasting menus that are both adventurous and ambitious, as well as a team of expert mixologists and a world-class sommelier to craft or choose the perfect drink to complement your dish. Whatever choice you choose, you can expect the same level of precision and finesse that you would expect from a high-end restaurant.

Address: 2501 E Telawa Trail, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States

Phone: +16029554079

Website: http://www.christophersgrill.com/

Beckett's Table is a refined comfort cuisine restaurant that is helping to build the reputation of its location in central Phoenix. It takes pride in offering an upscale menu in a casual setting without sacrificing the gourmet experience, and this commitment has helped it become a popular local hangout as well as a gastronomic destination for those seeking chef-driven menus united by culinary flair and a commitment to getting the most out of the freshest possible ingredients.

When chef Justin Beckett and his wife Michelle met sommeliers Katie and Scott Stephens in 2002, they became fast friends. For years, they bonded over family dinners and the thrill of combining wine with each of their creations, until fate said, "What if we established our own restaurant?" one night. They frantically scrawled down everything they cherished about their nights together, from the first course to napkin choosing, with wine glass and notebook in hand. Everyone was in before the end of the night, thanks to their enthusiastic laundry list. Beckett’s Table opened in 2010 in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix, where fresh ingredients arrive from farms no farther than 30 miles of its kitchen, and its wine list has been created with such passion and attention to detail that it has won the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the past ten years in a row.

The sophisticated comfort food, open kitchen and warm hospitality reminisces back to their beloved nights of home cooked meals and hand-picked wines. The only difference now is that you get to sit at the table.

Address: 3717 E Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

Phone: 602-954-1700

Website: https://beckettstable.com/

Kai is the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort's crowning glory. The restaurant closes every summer for its cooks to travel across America in search of the boldest and brightest flavors for their cuisine, which has a Native American theme. This cuisine takes the traditional flavors of Native American tribes from all around the world and gives them a highly modern and innovative spin. Chef de Cuisine Ryan Swanson creates memorable culinary marvels by combining the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes with locally cultivated foods from the Gila River Indian Community.

The Native Seed/SEARCH Foundation, a program dedicated to preserving old lines of Native American seeds that might otherwise be extinct, has items on the menu at Kai, which means seed in Pima. Kai has created a menu that includes grilled tribal buffalo tenderloin with smoked corn puree, cholla buds, chorizo and scarlet runner bean chile, and saguaro blossom syrup, among other dishes that pay homage to Native American cuisine.

Other favorites include escargot, wild mushrooms, and caramel goat cheese served with native "bread" and truffle crema, lemon and black garlic butter, and pig belly, which rotates to take advantage of seasonal food. The Great Plains Bison dish includes pemmican in McClendon's Farm date leather, tartare and cured yolk, marrow custard, and sumac piloncillo; the Venison Season dish includes blue foot and truffle mushroom bread pudding, cranberry sumac game jus, mangalitsa lardon, and garlic root hay.

Entrees are available, or guests can opt for The Journey, a wonderful multicourse evening with wine pairings created by the restaurant's sommelier.

Address: 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85226, United States
Phone: +1 602-225-0100
Website: https://www.wildhorsepass.com/

In his eponymous restaurant, another of the restaurants voted in the top 100 American restaurants by OpenTable, head chef Kevin Binkley (previously featured in our guide 'The Top 10 Chefs in the Southwest You Should Know') offers signature four, five, and six course tasting menus of nouvelle cuisine. His recipes, which can also be ordered a la carte, blend European and American ideas in a creative way. Binkley's Restaurant is a tiny town restaurant with truly world-beating potential (its Cave Creek home is a population of only 5000 people).

On the patio, you'll be greeted with a variety of mini nibbles. After that, they'll head to the dining room for a multi-course meal prepared with the freshest local and specialized ingredients Chef Binkley can find. From the minute you check in to the final touches, their staff is committed to providing you with a great and unforgettable eating experience.

Reservations are necessary for one 6:30 p.m. seating, which is available Wednesday through Saturday. Each night they are open, they have 20 seats available, and when they are sold out, they are truly sold out. If you have any questions, please contact the restaurant at 602-388-4874 between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, or email reservations@binkleysrestaurant.com. Make sure to include a phone number where they may reach you. Please inform them of any dietary requirements you may have when making your reservation, and they will try their best to accommodate you.

Address: 2320 E Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
Phone: +1 602-388-4874
Website: https://binkleysrestaurant.com/

The Citizen Public House, a recent addition to the Arizona culinary map that has swiftly established a huge reputation, puts a high-dining spin on the typical public house, with a modern gastropub-inspired menu and an outstanding assortment of craft brews. The restaurant is a terrific modern hangout spot, standing out in Scottsdale, which is already home to a plethora of fantastic eateries.

An upstairs speakeasy located above Citizen Public House's main dining level, accessible only through an unassuming door leading to an appealing stairway. Available for individual and group eating, as well as event reservations. Once inside, guests have complete privacy and access to a variety of amenities.

All parties of more than 10 people will be seated in a private or semi-private area, must choose a group menu in advance, and must have a verified event arrangement. Please use this form to get started with your group booking. They will evaluate reservation availability and call you to complete the booking process once you have entered your information.

Address: 7111 E 5th Avenue, Ste. E,Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Phone: 480-398-4208

Website: https://www.citizenpublichouse.com/

ShinBay is the home of Japanese cuisine in Arizona and is one of the top 100 restaurants in America according to OpenTable. Offering a modern and contemporary take on Japanese cuisine, with an emphasis on Omakase dining. Omakase is a Japanese concept in which the chef chooses the meals rather than ordering them a la carte, comparable to a tasting menu. This style necessitates a competent chef with a refined palate, which ShinBay's executive chef achieves with his selection of complementary items.

Chef Shinji Kurita specializes in a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine. ShinBay in Scottsdale was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best New Restaurant" award in 2012. Chef Shinji Kurita was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's "Best Chef Southwest" award in 2013.

The cost of dinner at SHINBAY is $185 per person, not including drinks and taxes. The dinner experience should last roughly two hours. The dress code is relaxed and informal. Gratuities are automatically deducted from the total bill at a rate of 20%. Each evening, SHINBAY offers two seatings, at 5:45 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. We demand a credit card number to ensure reservations due to our restricted capacity. Credit card information is only kept on file if you cancel your reservation within 48 hours.

Reservations must be canceled, modified, or reduced in number of people in party with more than 48 hours (2 days) notice to avoid cancellation charges. To avoid a cancellation fee, cancellations for groups of 5 or more must be made at least one week (7 days) prior to the reservation date. If you want to increase the number of people in your party, you'll need to give us sufficient notice, which isn't always possible.

Address: 3720 North Scottsdale Road #201 Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480 .361 .1021
Website: http://www.shin-bay.com/

Virtu is a hidden gem in Scottsdale's Old Town, serving a worldwide take on Mediterranean flavors. Their menu changes frequently to reflect the best of seasonal vegetables, giving the restaurant the distinct sense of an upscale farmer's market, if farmer's markets served beautifully prepared food and blended a killer cocktail menu. Chef Gio Osso is a long-time Phoenix favorite, having worked in a number of award-winning local kitchens before founding Virtù Honest Craft in 2013, where his ever-changing menu takes a modern, global approach to his Mediterranean family heritage.

Expect a roaming, Mediterranean-inspired menu that changes almost weekly, if not everyday, at Virtù Honest Craft, the Machiavellian word for reaching greatness. The Virtù family's newest eatery is Pizzeria Virtù. This property held Grazie Pizzeria & Winebar, which was Chef Gio's first employment offer when he relocated to Arizona in 2002. When the location became available after 18 years, it simply made sense for him to return to this pizza and make it his own.

Chef Gio felt that the key to Pizzeria Virtù's success would be to embrace the Napoletana heritage of pizza baking. Chef Gio received his training from the VPN Americas and was recognized as a pizzaiolo by the AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana), the regulatory body that protects Napoletana style pizza traditions. The menu of Pizzeria Virtù changes frequently while following to the strict standards of the AVPN, keeping Pizzeria Virtù in the same tradition that has made Virtù Honest Craft a staple in the valley. They're using pizza to create a remarkable dining experience!

Address: 3701 N. Marshall WayScottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 663-9797
Website: https://pizzeriavirtu.com/

Many restaurants serve Latin flavors or Latin fusion cuisine, but none do it quite like Criollo Latin Kitchen. Taking fresh local ingredients and infusing them with Latin passion is no easy task, but Criolla pulls it off with ease with each dish. Dishes from all throughout South and Central America, from Haiti to Brazil, are featured on the menu.

During the week, Criollo Latin Kitchen serves lunch and dinner, but on weekends, the menu expands to include blue corn pancakes and pork belly tacos, as well as poblano cheddar grits, sweet ancho chili sausage gravy, and Haitian 'ti-malice'-inspired relish to accompany eggs over easy. Along with the monthly changing paintings, the food is "local" as well—the menu and the chalkboard on the wall will tell you which ranches and farms in Arizona and Colorado provide Criollo's organic ingredients.

Criollo is worth a stop even if you're only passing through Flagstaff on your way to the Grand Canyon or travelling from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. It's within a block north of downtown's historic old Route 66. (Criollo is owned by the same people that established the nationally acclaimed "Brix" just up the street—Flagstaff is quickly becoming a dining destination—and its newest sister restaurant, "Proper," is just down the road in Tucson.) Evenings with cheap margaritas on "Taco Tuesday" can be busy.)

Address: Criollo Latin Kitchen, 16 North San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, AZ, USA

Phone: +1 928 774 0541

Website: https://www.criollolatinkitchen.com/

DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is a celebration of their unique personalities. The name is a passionate representation of where they are, what they do, and an endorsement of downtown Tucson's revival. DTKC, set in an airy, art-filled urban setting, is available for dinner, happy hour, pre-performance, and late night, and offers a range of inexpensive prices that makes repeat visits a no-brainer.

As an upbeat and warm reflection of who they are as a people today, they provide wonderful American food. To produce dishes with flavors as wide, varied, and amazing as America itself, they look to culinary traditions that Americans have brought here from their former homes in Indo-China, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, as well as their perspective on old American favorites. Their cuisine will stimulate your tongue with their exuberant, delightful, and nurturing flavors.

To assist supply their kitchen with seasonally changing food and to inform their dishes with a feeling of place in Southern Arizona, DTKC looks to their network of local gardeners and farmers. They're a Tucson restaurant with a lengthy history and deep roots in the community. They promote Tucson as a source of inspiration and as their home, from their custom-made dinnerware to their curated art shows, the outstanding musicians who perform here, and their support of local non-profit groups.

Address: 135 South 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone: 520-623-7700
Website: http://downtownkitchen.com/

The House of Tricks contains everything you'll need for a wonderful meal. The food is a contemporary American selection as elegantly presented as the restaurant's décor, with a unique turn-of-the-century facade in a renovated blueprint shop left on the classy side of run-down. However, visit during the summer to experience the House at its best, when its tree-lined patio eating area opens out to become one of the most romantic settings in the state.

House of Tricks Restaurant first opened its doors in 1987, in a delightfully refurbished 1920's home that serves as a green retreat just steps away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue. A dozen tables were arranged around a historic stone fireplace made of local river rock in the warm interior. A canopy of large trees surrounded the outdoor patios, giving the area the feel of a former residential neighborhood. The house next door, a 1903 adobe brick structure with historical significance, was purchased in 1994 and restored to its turn-of-the-century elegance. Tricks' indoor seating capacity was tripled and intimate areas for private events were established with the construction of two exquisite dining rooms in this "a la carte" facility.

A wooden deck and outdoor patio bar have been erected into the planted area between the two residences, giving a suitable setting for a casual dinner or an after-work cocktail. Two more outside patios, each with its own distinct and cozy vibe, provide additional room for private events and alfresco dining. This award-winning restaurant is a local favorite and a must-see for guests thanks to its elegant ambience, good wine list, delicious cuisine, and excellent service.

Address: 114 East 7th StreetTempe, AZ 85281

Phone: (480) 968-1114

Website: https://www.houseoftricks.com/