Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in East Valley

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in East Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kai Restaurant at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass

4.9

4.9 (2267)

$50 and over

Southwest

Chandler

About the restaurant

Recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and Forbes Five Star Award, Kai, meaning 'seed' in the Pima language, features a menu rich in creativity, history and Native American culture. Chef de Cuisine Drew Anderson incorporates the essence of the Pima and Maricopa tribes and locally farmed ingredients from the Gila River Indian Community to create unforgettable masterpieces.

Appropriate dinner dress, such as formal wear and smart business-casual attire is encouraged for all of our guests. Thank you in advance for respecting this as an elegant and discerning adults-only fine dining environment for guests over the age of 13. Please note that not all allergies can be accommodated for.

Top review

Paul

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Great service. Beautiful food. Be sure and look at the fixed menu price before reserving. Very enjoyable experience.

Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen - Ahwatukee

5.0

5 (8)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Ahwatukee

About the restaurant

Spinato's Pizzeria and Family Kitchen is the best Pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Arizona. Since 1974, we have been a local favorite for Italian dishes, including pizza, pasta, and specialty sauces. Join us for our unique Arizona creations, gluten-free pizza crusts, and other Italian specialties. Online ordering available.

The Official Pizza of the Phoenix Suns & Mercury!

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Jaime

Dined 1 day ago

As always the food and service was wonderful!! Celebrated my son’s birthday and can’t wait to celebrate more things here!!

Sea & Smoke

4.7

4.7 (640)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Chandler

About the restaurant

Utilizing the Marine Stewardship Council and in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, we're committed to bringing responsible sourced seafood of the highest quality to our Chandler community. By supporting and building relationships with local farmers, our goal is for the menu to constantly evolve, offering sustainable seafood at a great value to guests.

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Danelle

Dined 2 days ago

A wonderful place for a date night! Great food and music.

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4.8

4.8 (557)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Chandler

About the restaurant

Our mission is to create a culinary steakhouse haven that not only tantalizes the taste buds of our cherished guests, but also nurtures the well-being of our beloved community.

Daily Happy Hour (Bar only): 3pm – 5pm
Dinner: 4pm – Close

*To ensure an unparalleled dining experience for everyone, we kindly ask guests to adhere to a business casual dress code. Athletic wear, baseball caps, graphic tees, tank tops and open-toed footwear (for gentlemen) are not permitted. Management retains the discretion to modify this Dress Code policy as needed.

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Vanessa

Dined 4 days ago

Elliots Steakhouse is the absolute best! From service to ambiance to the food! The entire experience was perfect. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary there last night. From the first bite of their steak we decided we will be going every year to celebrate! The lobster appetizer was delicious! It's the only dish to ever make me like lobster. We have been looking for a good steakhouse for as long as we have lived in Arizona and we finally found it. Do not miss out on enjoying their delicious food and amazing service. Uli was our waitress and was so sweet and amazing the entire time!

Stone & Barrel

4.8

4.8 (1013)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Chandler

About the restaurant

Stone & Barrel features carefully-crafted foods, wood-fired pizza and beers, wines and now cocktails on tap that combine for a memorable experience unlike any other in the southeast Valley.

Please note, Stone & Barrel is open to the public but is located within a gated community. The best way to get to Stone & Barrel is via one of our two public welcome gates; Riggs Road and EJ Robson Blvd (just west of Alma School) or Riggs Rd and Sun Lakes Blvd (East of I-10 exit).

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Valerievip

Dined 4 days ago

The service was friendly and efficient. We were able to have our favorite table. Two of us had the fish special .... Very good and the same with the shrimp with pasta alfredo. Very good evening. Thank you.

Cuisine & Wine Bistro - Chandler

4.8

4.8 (790)

$31 to $50

French

Chandler

About the restaurant

Cuisine & Wine Bistro debuted in March 2015 when Fabrice and Mairead Buschtetz purchased the former MWC Bistro in Gilbert. Just a year later, CWB Chandler opened its doors. This move let Fabrice work his culinary magic in the kitchen, delighting the palates of the bistro's ever-expanding and loyal customer base. Cuisine & Wine Bistro proudly garners Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for the consecutive years '21, '22, and '23. This prestigious accolade reflects our exceptional wine program, expertly curated by certified sommelier Killian Buschtetz.

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Leonardvip

Dined 4 days ago

We are long time fans of this amazing French experience. We took friends from Seattle with us for their first visit this evening. We all agreed this was an exquisite dining experience!! Can’t wait to go back!

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Experience

Nothing better than a French Happy Hour!

The Hidden House

4.7

4.7 (2037)

$31 to $50

American

Chandler

About the restaurant

We believe in people. We believe in nourishment. We believe in family. We believe in love.

We believe that people are more than their job titles or their everyday struggles. We believe that everyone deserves a break from everyday stress. We believe you are worthy to be celebrated.

Since the beginning of time, from peasants to royalty, people required fine food & drinks to complete their festivities. We believe in celebrating you, celebrating life & slowing down to enjoy the finer things.

Our Chef-crafted menu offers unique dishes that bring Italian, Spanish and asian flavors to contemporary American staples. Award-winning mixologists offer an array of options including: an 80 bottle wine list, craft canned beer options, over 40 historically-driven classic cocktails & custom cocktails on draft.

This 1939 house, once disregarded by its community, is now repurposed into a gathering place. When you step into our house, you are home.

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Barbara

Dined 4 days ago

Great service and delicious food. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Lucero

4.6

4.6 (133)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Tempe

About the restaurant

Capture iconic sunsets from our rooftop bar and restaurant in downtown Tempe. Designed for the adventurous and bold, and emulating the starry night sky, sip craft cocktails and savor tantalizing cuisine at Lucero.

Please note, we do not accept reservations for our rooftop patio which includes our firepit areas. These are available on a first come, first serve basis.

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Ryan

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Had a great time, i brought my girl there on a special date. Service was great and the food was too. Love the view!

Chop Chandler

4.6

4.6 (2205)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Chandler

About the restaurant

Chop Chandler offers bountiful burgers to steaks. Simply prepared seasonal fish and nightly specials cooked to perfection on the seven-foot mesquite hardwood grill. Salads, fresh vegetables, desserts, vegetarian and lighter fare options also grace the menu.

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Johnvip

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Been coming to Chop for some years now. Always worth coming back.

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Popular dish

Toffee Bread Pudding

Society

4.6

4.6 (585)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Tempe

About the restaurant

Society is an energetic and fun restaurant and bar located in Tempe on the corner of University and Rural next-door to the Tempe Improv. Society offers inventive Italian and Mediterranean cuisine created by Chef Armando Aguirre. We offer our full dinner menu daily from 4pm to 1:30am with Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 4pm to 6pm and Reverse Happy Hour Wednesday night from 10PM-12AM. Society is a stunning oasis in the desert with a large 28 seat illuminated rose quartzite bar top with an extensive wine list and creative house cocktails. We have plush booths, couches and a separate dining room area. When visiting Society we want you to escape with us and enjoy our hospitality!

Top review

CaraMvip

Dined 3 days ago

Omg so good!!!! First time and won’t be the last!!! The bartenders and servers were top notch. Atmosphere adorable. Best meal we have had in ASU area.

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