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Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Phoenix / Arizona? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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5.0

5 (7576)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Welcome to a world of culinary elegance and sophistication you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Named by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation, this family owned and operated gem in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale has earned an illustrious reputation for its first-rate service, elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine.

At Cafe Monarch the menu is always changing, bringing you an ever-evolving array of innovative culinary creations that feature nothing but the finest in premium fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients. The four-course prix fixe menus are meticulously designed to delight even the most sophisticated of palates.

Additionally, each server at Cafe Monarch is trained through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers program. *Dress Code: Collared Shirts and Long Pants Required. Dress Jacket Strongly Preferred. No T-Shirts, Hoodies, Shorts or Sandals. ***Children 10 and up only.

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Jamesvip

Dined 2 days ago

Incredible restaurant with the most extensive wine list in the Valley. Service is excellent and the food options are fantastic. Always enjoy dining here!

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Rusconi's American Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (5206)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.

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Mary Beth

Dined 6 days ago

Our dinner experience was delightful! Heather was so helpful managing our reservation, and Austin was the consummate server! Our tomahawk steak, flatiron steak, and beef medallions were cooked precisely to our expectations. We enjoyed a leisurely meal at a quiet table. It couldn’t have been nicer!

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Natural Sea Scallops

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4.9

4.9 (2573)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Biltmore

About the restaurant

Est. 2013

Located on Camelback Road & 22nd Street in the Biltmore neighborhood, The Gladly is a contemporary eatery serving lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Local chef Bernie Kantak creates extraordinarily flavorful new-American cuisine that boldly pairs with an extensive beverage program featuring craft cocktails, 300+ whiskies & table-side ice balls.

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amazingvip

Dined 1 day ago

Food is delicious!! Great service! We will be back.

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Pan Seared Scallops

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The Original Chopped Salad

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Citizen Public House

4.8

4.8 (4191)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

A contemporary, upscale version of the traditional public house nestled in Old Town, Scottsdale serving craft beers, classic and contemporary cocktails and elevated pub grub to a clientele hungry for exceptional food, provocative drink and new-fashioned fun.

With its intimate patio, private upstairs dining room, semi-private 10-seat dining alcove and lively public space, outfitted with mahogany accents, leather booths and a stainless steel-topped bar, this new-fashioned public house is sure to be the perfect hangout for the modern citizen.

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C

Dined 4 days ago

A tad overpriced for what you get. Apps came out quick, but it was weird that none of them were hot, or even super warm; it was all lukewarm. My meatloaf was pretty decent, but again, didn't arrive to my table hot. It was almost as if our food had been ready for awhile but sat. At the end, the server took forever to get us cashed out. She was chatting with the maitre d, then the bar tender, and we had to flag her down; it wasn't as if our table was far away, it was located near both the front and the bar. I probably wouldn't recommend as there are other much better places close by (both in food and service and price).

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The Original Chopped Salad

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The Henry - Phoenix

4.8

4.8 (6333)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Welcome to the greatest neighborhood restaurant, a place where you can always count on a warm welcome from baristas, servers and bartenders who know your order by heart. A fusion of industrial and classical influences, our open dining spaces are bursting with charm and energy. Come and go with ease for your morning coffee, enjoy lunch with a colleague, gather the family together for dinner, or treat yourself to a post-work drink at the bar. For craveable eats and downright delicious cocktails, look no further than a place where you'll always be among friends, a place that feels like home: The Henry.

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Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Love this place. Come every time I’m in Phoenix from Chicago. Great as usual. Patio was fantastic and quiet. Inside was quite noisy but we were on the side patio.

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Short Rib Potstickers

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Molten Butter Cake

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4.8

4.8 (1008)

$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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Lori

Dined 1 day ago

Great place to dine. Food was excellent & the service was great. I had the prime rib dip with Parmesan fries & a lemon drop Martini & my friend had the Rueben with a baked potato. Everything was delicious & served hot. Will definitely go back.

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The Collins Small Batch Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (1792)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

The Collins Small Batch Kitchen is restaurateur Christopher Collins playground for creating his takes on classic American dishes. In the heart of Phoenix's Biltmore neighborhood, The Collins Small Batch Kitchen has a daily menu of favorites, along with a weekly rotating menu inspired by the season's freshest ingredients to create a dining experience that will have you returning often to this neighborhood kitchen.

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Pamela

Dined 1 day ago

Happy hour menu - prime rib sliders and chips & guacamole were amazing!

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Grassroots Kitchen & Tap Scottsdale

4.7

4.7 (3397)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Devoted to the Craft .

Founded in 2011, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Scottsdale, AZ. Serving lunch, dinner & Social Hour daily, Grassroots tempts with a from-scratch menu of classic Southern-influenced American cuisine, polished service-first style and a friends & family-focused vibe. Putting the "Tap" in Grassroots Kitchen & Tap, enjoy an extensive menu of craft beers and wines (both available on tap) and signature cocktails - all served in a distinctive rustic-yet-modern atmosphere highlighted by colorful Americana artwork and expansive dining patios.

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Kerri

Dined 3 days ago

Our server, the bartender and support staff were all very attentive! Food was served promptly and was excellent. Made for a great work environment to meet and have a productive, fun interaction with business partners.

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4.8

4.8 (1665)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

The Macintosh is your new favorite neighborhood hangout in the heart of Phoenix. The Macintosh features restaurateur Christopher Collins' take on modern American cuisine for the perfect place to sip and linger with friends and loved ones knowing you'll have an amazing dining experience. Inspired by the family of restaurants at Common Ground Culinary, The Macintosh features sharing plates, salads, handhelds, and entrees for a diverse menu of American classics. All paired with an expansive menu of whiskey, beer, craft cocktails and wine.

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Darenvip

Dined 5 days ago

The Macintosh is a great choice for a business lunch, date, or family meal. A little loud if I had to nitpick but accessible, a great value and most importantly consistent for even the most picky eater.

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Nordic Salmon and Risotto

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Wally's American Gastropub - Scottsdale

4.7

4.7 (1264)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Scottsdale

About the restaurant

BIG CITY... LITTLE PUB.

Welcome to Wally’s American Gastropub, a family-owned restaurant and bar featuring hearty, from-scratch foods served daily for Lunch, Dinner and Happiest Hour (3-6 pm). Led by fourth-generation restaurateur Christopher Collins, Wally's pairs a warm, welcoming atmosphere and spacious indoor-outdoor layout with signature house-made pastas, hand-shaken craft cocktails and more.

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Gwenvip

Dined 6 days ago

Once again nothing disappointing about our evening. Greetings from hostess, getting the requested table, meeting our server, Sabrina to the butterscotch pecan pie the meal and experience Wes perfection!

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