Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Phoenix area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Phoenix area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Phoenix area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. The Sicilian Butcher
- Rating: 4.3/5 (3712 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15530 North Tatum Blvd. Ste 160 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: American, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Wren & Wolf
- Rating: 4.3/5 (911 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2 North Central Ave. Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#27. L'Amore Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (551 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3159 East Lincoln Drive Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. The Mexicano
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2787 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4801 East Cactus Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Cibo
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2986 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 603 North 5th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Filthy Animal
- Rating: 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 740 South Mill Ave. Ste 140 Tempe, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Oven + Vine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (395 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 14 West Vernon Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Tutti Santi Ristorante by Nina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (564 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7575 North 16th St. Ste 5 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Rough Rider
- Rating: 4.4/5 (605 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1001 North Central Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Nook Kitchen Arcadia
- Rating: 4.4/5 (690 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4231 East Indian School Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. The Parlor
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2062 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Pa'La Downtown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (278 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 132 East Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Gladly
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2201 East Camelback Road Ste 106 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Whiskey Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Macintosh
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1275 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2119 East Camelback Road Ste A21 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Southern, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Buck & Rider
- Rating: 4.4/5 (2172 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4225 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Live/Raw Food
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Aftermath
- Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 East Bethany Home Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Lom Wong
- Rating: 4.5/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 218 East Portland St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#12. théa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (413 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4360 East Camelback Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bobby Q
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8501 North 27th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Barbecue, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Steak 44
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2281 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 5101 North 44th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Across The Pond
- Rating: 4.5/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4236 North Central Ave. Ste 101 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Harumi Sushi Bar - Downtown
- Rating: 4.6/5 (3054 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 101 North 1st Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Farish House
- Rating: 4.6/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 816 North 3rd St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Wine Bars, New American, Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Restaurant Progress
- Rating: 4.6/5 (348 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 702 West Montecito Ave. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Adela's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (860 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4041 East Thomas Road Ste 107 Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Italian, Salad, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Xolo tacos
- Rating: 4.6/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13216 North 7th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Tacos, Beer Bar, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Glai Baan
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1410 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2333 East Osborn Road Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Pa'La - 24th Street
- Rating: 4.6/5 (300 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2107 North 24th St. Phoenix, Arizona
- Categories: Mediterranean, Seafood, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cafe Monarch
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1287 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 6939 East 1st Ave. Scottsdale, Arizona
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
