Dinova’s Top Fine Dining Picks in Phoenix, Arizona

Pa’La Downtown – Pa’La Downtown specializes in wood-fire cooking with a daily-changing menu determined by premium, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant features Mediterranean-inspired shared plates, over 200 curated wines, and an upstairs lounge with live jazz Thursday-Saturday nights.

• Wood-fire cooking with seasonal, ingredient-driven menu
• Over 200 curated wines from organic, sustainably farmed producers
• Live jazz lounge Thursday-Saturday nights

Pretty Penny – Pretty Penny serves internationally inspired small plates in an intimate Roosevelt Row setting with limited seating. Weekly featured dishes, craft cocktails, and happy hour Sunday-Thursday 5-6 PM make it ideal for small group business dining.

• Intimate setting with international small plates
• Weekly rotating menu and artisanal cocktails
• Happy hour Sunday-Thursday 5-6 PM

The Rose Garden – The Rose Garden is a sophisticated downtown cocktail lounge specializing in award-winning creative mixology. Happy hour Tuesday-Friday 4-6 PM and all-day Sunday specials offer excellent value for corporate cocktail receptions.

• Award-winning craft cocktails by renowned mixologists
• Happy hour Tuesday-Friday 4-6 PM and all-day Sunday
• Elegant downtown location with private event space

Presidio Cocina Mexicana – Presidio Cocina Mexicana brings authentic Michoacán-inspired homestyle cooking using family recipes, fresh tortillas, and homemade cheeses. An extensive tequila selection and warm atmosphere create an inviting environment for business meals.

• Made-from-scratch Michoacán-inspired cuisine from family recipes
• Extensive premium tequila selection
• Homemade cheeses and slow-cooked meats with indigenous seasonings

Taco Guild – Taco Guild occupies Arizona’s second-oldest building (1893) and serves globally-inspired tacos with over 200 agave spirits. Live music Friday-Saturday nights, a private Key Room, and daily specials make it ideal for distinctive corporate dining.

• Historic 1893 building with unique architecture
• Over 200 agave spirits and live music weekends
• Private Key Room for intimate gatherings

Autumn Court Chinese Restaurant – Autumn Court brings refined Chinese cuisine with authentic flavors and elegant presentation. The restaurant offers a sophisticated atmosphere with private dining accommodations ideal for business entertaining.

• Refined Chinese cuisine with authentic flavors
• Professional atmosphere for business dining
• Private dining accommodations available

Negranti Creamery – Negranti Creamery is America’s only sheep milk ice cream creamery, handcrafting small batches with ingredients from their own Oregon farm. Event catering services make it perfect for distinctive corporate celebrations.

• America’s only sheep milk ice cream creamery
• Farm-to-spoon sourcing from their own Oregon dairy
• Event catering available for corporate celebrations

Nook Kitchen – Nook Kitchen blends modern American with Italian roots, featuring house-made pastas and wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas by Chef Arturo Garino. The curated wine list and happy hour Wednesday-Friday 3-6 PM complement both intimate and larger group dining.

• Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and house-made pastas
• Chef Arturo Garino’s modern American-Italian cuisine
• Happy hour Wednesday-Friday 3-6 PM

Over Easy – Over Easy offers contemporary cuisine with quality preparation in an inviting atmosphere. Suitable for casual to semi-formal business dining and team gatherings.

• Contemporary cuisine with quality preparation
• Inviting atmosphere for business dining
• Accessible yet sophisticated experience

Orchard Tavern – Orchard Tavern redefines traditional tavern dining with handcrafted specialty drinks featuring local Arizona spirits and creative cuisine. Daily happy hour until 6 PM and Saturday-Sunday brunch 10 AM-3 PM provide excellent value options.

• Handcrafted drinks from premium local Arizona distilleries
• Creative cuisine with fresh, quality ingredients
• Daily happy hour and weekend brunch

Malee’s Thai Bistro – Malee’s Thai Bistro serves authentic Thai cuisine with consistent quality and accessible pricing in Scottsdale. Convenient pickup and delivery options make it ideal for team lunches and group dining.

• Authentic Thai cuisine with consistent quality
• Convenient pickup and delivery available
• Accessible pricing for team lunches

Foch Café & Bistro – Foch Café & Bistro operates as an all-day destination in Tempe’s Orchid House serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Happy hour Thursday-Saturday 4-7 PM and all-day Sunday, plus private event space, make it versatile for corporate occasions.

• Full-service café with brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails
• Happy hour Thursday-Saturday 4-7 PM and all-day Sunday
• Private event space for corporate celebrations