Ahipoki Bowl

A welcome addition to our landlocked Valley and it will likely grow an extra star or two once we get more acclimated to the Poke phenomenon. Would like a little more guidance from the staff and maybe a few more garnish options to make it more substantial.

The 'Must Try'- The Poki bowl...it's what they do

Tortilla Fish

The fish taco torch has been officially passed from Rubios.  Tough to find better seafood at this price.  Fresh and flavorful fish that can be dressed a variety of ways as well as a few other solid earth bound options.  Also, a friendly staff that works hard to ensure your experience is up to par.

The 'Must Try'- Get a standard fish taco and a machaca style fish taco

Knock Kneed Lobster

A no frills, wrong part of town kind of place that simply serves some of the best fish and chips in town.  The best options are fried but they do offer a rather expansive seafood menu at some of the lowest prices you'll see around.


The 'Must Try'- Fish and Chips with some shrimp

Tanzy

A perfectly safe corporate restaurant concept incorporating recent trends in Italian and making them palatable to the trend following yet unadventurous Scottsdale majority.  Not destination by any means but a solid pairing with a movie next door.

The 'Must Try'- Chilean Sea Bass Livornese

Steak 44

The good folk behind the masterful Mastro's have created a steakhouse for the next generation.  Yes, the meat is all expertly executed but the real treats come when you explore the supporting cast which are a clear step above the traditional steakhouse sides.


The 'Must Try'- The Crispy Shrimp

Angry Crab Shack and BBQ

Looking for a casual and reasonably priced spot to enjoy the splendors of the sea?  This is your place.  A great environment that many of the the better heeled local establishments would love to replicate.  Only complaint is that we wish you'd get more flexibility to mix, match, or resize some of the bags.


The 'Must Try'- The Shrimp Bag with all of the Extras

Elements

Beau knows the culinary arts...and service and scenery.  The Valley is littered with great resort based dining options but this is the pinnacle.  This is the special occasion place that is down the road but a world away.

The 'Must Try'- The Bacon Wrapped Filet

The Gladly

 Think of it as the Citizen Public House adapted to the more straight laced and corporate Biltmore crowd. Still has an incredible menu with the best salad known to man. The burgeoning Bernie Kantak culinary empire gets our vote for the best contemporary American in our fair city.

The 'Must Try'- The Pan Seared Scallops

Cuttlefish

I sure hope the brave Ulysses ate this well when he was wondering around the Mediterranean.  A great menu that fuses the freshest seafood with the finest Italian culinary traditions. A no-brainer for any happy hour short list.

The 'Must Try'- The Adriatic Stew

Eddie's House

Eddie goes to great lengths to welcome you to his little nook in the neighborhood.   That is a nice touch for sure but it is the food that ensures regular patronage.  There are just enough things on the menu and the environment is comfortable enough to keep you from trying something new on a Thursday night.

The' Must Try'- Prosciutto-wrapped filet w/lobster risotto, topped w/brussels sprout

Pete's Fish and Chips

No frills, cash only spot you patronize on those evenings when you've got an appetite that is unfettered from dietary better thinking.  On the short-list of long time Valley staples.

The 'Must Try'- The 2 Piece Fish and Chip

Coconut's Fish Cafe

A tasty fish taco (ono and mahi mahi) that makes it easy to tolerate the very cliched Bob Marley inspired surf ambiance that permeates the place.  One complaint.  Come up with a sub $10 lunch option or two.  This is a lunch heavy neighborhood and that is an important cost threshold for diners.

The 'Must Try'-  The Fish Tacos silly

                                                  
                                               

Noca

The fiery Claudio Urciuoli, is the wizard of the Mediterranean Sea...bringing time tested old world techniques to our local ingredients and those pulled from the sort of close sea. Anyone else notice that the Camelback Biltmore corridor is fast turning into Little Italy?  

The 'Must Try'- The Sea Bass Cioppino