5 Best Restaurants for Creative Cuisine in Central Phoenix

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A photo of The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale restaurant

1. The Mission – Old Town Scottsdale

4.6

Exceptional(7116)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Old Town Scottsdale

Booked 96 times today

Old Town Scottsdale’s heart beats to a Latin drum at The Mission where renowned Chef Matt Carter (Zinc Bistro and Fat Ox) brings a modern twist to Latin cuisine blending influences from Spain, Mexico, Central America and South America. Sip a signature margarita with unique flavors such as cucumber jalepeno or aguacate (yes, we said avocado) as you watch your Tableside Guacamole made to your taste from more than a dozen fresh ingredients. Home made tortillas, and salsas are made fresh daily to accompany an assortment of meats and seafood prepared on a Plancha or a grill using pecan and mesquite wood that instills a rich flavor. And save room for dessert including our pumpkin bread pudding or expresso churros.

2. Nobu Scottsdale

4.7

Exceptional(2066)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Old Town Scottsdale

Booked 72 times today

Nobu Scottsdale is a creative cuisine restaurant due to its unique use of fresh ingredients and distinct cooking styles, as mentioned in the reviews. The food is described as 'art', 'outstanding', and 'exceptional'. The menu is a tasting menu, offering high-quality and unique dishes. Reviewers particularly highlighted the creative preparation of the sushi, and the Chefs tasting course.

A photo of T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa restaurant

3. T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa

4.8

Exceptional(4430)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Central Scottsdale

Booked 31 times today

T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa is a creative cuisine restaurant, offering a Mediterranean menu with rotating selections that reflect the season’s bounty. The restaurant's unique dishes are described by patrons as 'special creations unlike any other' with 'unique and delicious flavor profiles.' Furthermore, the restaurant's ambience, featuring rich earthen tones, high-vaulted ceilings, and two outdoor patios with views of Camelback Mountain, is also a testament to its creativity.

4. Course

4.8

Exceptional(123)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Scottsdale

Booked 4 times today

Food Network ‘Chopped’ Champion Chef Cory Oppold and his culinary team take you on a food journey of both your taste and visual senses, using seasonality of products and a progression of flavor. COURSE offers a 10-course tasting menu Friday and Saturday and a 5-course ‘choice of’ menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as special experiences on Sundays. Our menus change seasonally, and current & upcoming special menus can be viewed on our website. Not just a meal, COURSE is a dining experience.FALL MENU SCHEDULETuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5-course - $135Friday & Saturday: 10-course - $19012 Days of Christmas: 12/13-12/29 - $175New Years Eve: 12/31of • COURSE: Sunday Special Menu Experiences -THE ALPS: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 - $145

A photo of Soi4 Bangkok Eatery - Scottsdale restaurant

5. Soi4 Bangkok Eatery - Scottsdale

4.8

Exceptional(1168)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Central Scottsdale

Booked 11 times today

Soi4 Bangkok Eatery is a creative take on traditional Thai cuisine. The menu is a 'modern take on the traditional' with a focus on fresh local ingredients and sustainable practices. As one reviewer said, it's 'very creative Thai cuisine'. Another reviewer praised its 'innovative Thai food done to perfection'. Soi4 also offers artisanal Thai-inspired cocktails, adding another layer of creativity to the dining experience.

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