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Dining Out for New Year's Eve
PHOENIX

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Besides attending one of the world's Top 10 Hot Spots for New Year's Eve, what could be better than celebrating the end of the year with a memorable meal? Whether you're looking for a party scene full of revelers or a more romantic space to share a midnight Champagne toast with someone special, we've compiled a list of the best restaurants in Phoenix/Scottsdale to ring in the New Year.

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Bistro 24 French
13/20
Dining Room at Bistro 24, Phoenix, AZ The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-468-0700
Tucked away in The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, this elegant but utterly charming sleeper looks and feels like a French bistro, with great bistro food to match. More...

BLT Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, Scottsdale, AZ Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-905-7979
A branch of chef Laurent Tourondel's modern American steakhouse bolstered by blackboard specials highlighting Southwestern flavors and organically-grown fresh herbs. More...

Bourbon Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale, AZ The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E. Princess Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-513-6002
Expensive but first-rate steaks and seafood from chef Michael Mina. More...

The Capital Grille Steakhouse
13/20
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-952-8900
This corporate steakhouse is a good place to make deals or see and be seen. More...

Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge French
15/20
Dining Room at Christopher Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2344
Contemporary French food three ways: in an upscale but casual bistro, in a wine bar and in a high-end restaurant. More...

Compass American Regional
11/20
Dining Room at Compass, Phoenix, AZ Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 N. Second St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-440-3166
Arizona’s only revolving restaurant offers good views of the city and regional American food that’s more pricey than memorable. More...

Cowboy Ciao Wine Bar & Grill Italian
15/20
7133 E. Stetson Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-946-3111
Imaginative food is only half the story at this quirky but way-cool restaurant. More...

Deseo Latin American
15/20
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
6902 E. Greenway Pkwy.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-624-1030
Consulting chef Douglas Rodriguez is the brains behind this sharp-looking resort restaurant, where the food sizzles with sex appeal. More...

Different Pointe of View French
13/20
Dining Room at Different Pointe of View, Phoenix, AZ Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 N. Seventh St.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
602-866-6350
Perched on a hilltop, Different Pointe of View is one of the city's top restaurants for a romantic, special occasion evening. More...

District American Kitchen & Wine Bar American
12/20
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
320 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-817-5400
The creative home-style American cooking belies its hotel setting, with first-rate ingredients from boutique and local purveyors. More...

Eddie's House Mediterranean
13/20
Dining Room at Eddie 7042 E. Indian School Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-946-1622
Larger than life personality Eddie Matney cooks many of the eclectic Lebanese-American dishes that made him famous in the ’80s. More...

Il Terrazzo Italian
13/20
The Phoenician
6000 E. Camelback Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-941-8200
An Italian kitchen crafting homemade pastas and artisan breads baked on-site. More...

Kai Southwestern
No Rating
Dining Room at Kai, Chandler, AZ Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
602-225-0100
This elegant restaurant celebrates Native American culture and Southwestern culinary traditions. More...

Latilla Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Latilla, Carefree, AZ The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-9009
Latilla artfully blends the mixed cultures of the Southwest to say "Arizona" with rustic eloquence. More...

Lon's at the Hermosa Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Lon The Hermosa Inn
5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
602-955-7878
Lon's is one of the Valley's most charming old Arizona-style restaurants, featuring contemporary American cuisine with regional accents. More...

The Melting Pot Fondue
10/20
Mercado del Lago Plaza
8320 N. Hayden Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
480-607-1799
This corporate restaurant makes going out for dinner a little more fun by offering fondue, from first course to last. More...

Morton's The Steakhouse Steakhouse
13/20
15233 N. Kierland Blvd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-951-4440
This clubby corporate steakhouse features prime beef, à la carte sides and great martinis in an atmosphere that celebrates the manly man. More...

Noca Modern American
15/20
Dining Room at Noca, Phoenix, AZ Biltmore Plaza
3118 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-956-6622
Cooking from a culinary “dream team,” offering a fresh global approach to Italian, French, Asian and American. More...

Prado Italian
No Rating
Dining Room at Prado, Paradise Valley, AZ InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa
4949 E. Lincoln Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-627-3004
Italian cuisine from chef Claudio Urciuoli at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa. More...

Roka Akor Japanese
13/20
Dining Room at Roka Akor, Scottsdale, AZ Artesia
7299 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-306-8800
A hip, hot-spot transplanted from London offers sushi and robatayaki. More...

Skye Steakhouse
12/20
Arrowhead Fountain Center
16844 N. Arrowhead Fountains Center Dr.
Peoria, AZ 85382
623-334-0010
Luxe nightclub meets fine dining. Predictable but well-executed American menu; the steaks are Prime, and seafood is fresh. More...

Sushi Roku Sushi
13/20
Dining Room at Sushi Roku, Scottsdale, AZ W Scottsdale
7277 E. Camelback Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-970-2121
Glam-fab L.A. sushi and pricey Asian fusion snacks in glittering surrounds. More...

T. Cook's Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at T. Cook Royal Palms Resort & Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-808-0766
One of the finest restaurants in The Valley of the Sun, T. Cook's features seasonal Mediterranean food. More...

Talavera Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Talavera, Scottsdale, AZ Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North
10600 E. Crescent Moon Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
480-515-5700
Prime meat, poultry and game from boutique purveyors, plus fresh seafood and specialty dishes served with an unforgettable view. More...

Tarbell's Contemporary
14/20
Camelback East Shops
3213 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-955-8100
This contemporary but comfortable American bistro is a local favorite for lots of reasons: an inspired menu that makes use of local, organic produce; a great wine list; and a see-and-be-seen scene. More...

Wright's at the Biltmore Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Wright Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-955-6600
The formal dining room at Phoenix's luxurious Arizona Biltmore, Wright's is highly regarded as a special-occasion spot. More...

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