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1. North Italia - Gilbert
4.7
Exceptional(1982)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Gilbert
Booked 138 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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2. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Gilbert
4.7
Exceptional(6714)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gilbert
Booked 81 times today
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime Rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. You will find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and refreshing cocktails.
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3. Culinary Dropout - Gilbert
4.7
Exceptional(2417)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gilbert
Booked 116 times today
Culinary Dropout is a lively spot with a great atmosphere and excellent food. It's perfect for special occasions like family birthdays and anniversaries. Customers love the engaging and friendly service, the unique menu options, and the fun vibes from the live music. It's also a great place to gather with friends.
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4. Bourbon & Bones - SanTan Village
4.7
Exceptional(1914)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Gilbert
Booked 45 times today
Bourbon & Bones Chophouse and Bar is a chef-driven, sophisticated steakhouse and bar. Our innovative menu and chic high energy atmosphere make us true industry originators and Phoenix's Best Steakhouse. We are a welcomed respite from the typical chain steak restaurants. We feature the finest cuts of USDA Prime steaks and Wagyu beef, as well as premium seafood dishes with our own artistic twist.From the chef procured bone-in or boneless, wet and dry aged cuts of meat, to fresh seafood, signature side dishes, and desserts we utilize the finest ingredients, in uniquely delicious ways. Our inventive approach ensures an outstanding dining experience. With options like grilled octopus, Wagyu beef on a hot rock, lobster mac & cheese, and house-made decadent desserts. We stay true to our philosophy of serving enticing dishes and providing phenomenal service from start to finish.
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5. Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Gilbert
4.7
Exceptional(210)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Gilbert
Booked 44 times today
Welcome to our vibrant Japanese restaurant, where authenticity meets skillful craftsmanship. Run by a passionate Japanese family, who have been in the business for over 20 years, spanning two generations, we specialize in sushi, yakitori, and robata, offering flavors that transport you to Japan with every bite. Our sushi is expertly prepared using the freshest ingredients, while our yakitori skewers and robata grill dishes capture the essence of traditional robata-style cooking. Pair your meal with our craft cocktails, thoughtfully curated to complement the flavors of our cuisine, enhancing your dining experience. Our lively bar scene provides the perfect ambiance to unwind and indulge in expertly crafted drinks, whether you're enjoying a classic cocktail or trying one of our innovative creations. Join us for a memorable dining experience where delicious food, skillful mixology, and warm hospitality come together to create an unforgettable journey through Japanese cuisine.
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6. Liberty Market
4.7
Exceptional(1165)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gilbert
Booked 77 times today
An unpretentious urban bistro lead by Chef David Traina, Liberty Market has been serving Gilbert since 1935. Wood fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, burgers, entrees, espresso bar, full service bar with house made cocktails, beer&wine. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 7 days a week.Passion for food, and serving from the heart.
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7. The Hidden House
4.7
Exceptional(2108)
Price: Expensive
• American • Chandler
Booked 59 times today
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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8. Downtown Chandler (DC) Steakhouse
4.6
Exceptional(2498)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Chandler
Booked 46 times today
DC Steakhouse is a fine dining establishment perfect for special occasions. The restaurant's ambiance, service, and food consistently receive high ratings from customers. Reviewers specifically mention it as the place for anniversaries, birthdays, and celebrations. The menu offers a variety of steaks, seafood, and other dishes, along with a selection of wines and cocktails. The overall atmosphere is elegant and inviting, making it a great choice for those looking to make their special occasions memorable.
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9. Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - Chandler
4.8
Exceptional(1125)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Chandler
Booked 23 times today
Shimogamo presents the best of Japanese dining experience to Chandler. We feature an engaging sushi bar, intimiate dining area and cocktail bar for both families and couples. Our menu is filled with dishes using premium quality ingredients, fined-tuned for those who are looking for unique and sophisticated fine Japanese dining. Our forté is not just sushi, but also the kitchen menu that focuses on delivering real Japanese flavors crafted by Chef Daisuke Itagaki with his extensive knowledge and skills of treating authentic ingredients. Over the past two decades, Shimogamo has been serving our guests with a passion to deliver true Japanese flavors.
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10. Elliott's Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(638)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Chandler
Booked 37 times today
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 – 5pmDinner: 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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  • Charles
    Los Angeles •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My daughter and I had a very enjoyable dining experience at the sushi bar Friday night. The seafood taste, variety and quality were all excellent, with a decent number of higher end choices available. Service was top notch both behind the counter and on the floor. Our Sushi Chef was friendly and helpful making our selections, and the waiter was attentive throughout our dinner. I would highly recommend giving this new location of Shimogamo a try! NOTE: As some reviewers have observed, we did find service to be somewhat hit-or-miss when they first opened this location, which was a letdown if you were accustomed to dining at the original location. They appear to be past that, as it was a full house on both the tables and Sushi bar when we dined and service was excellent throughout the evening.
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    Shimogamo Japanese Restaurant - GilbertPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Gilbert
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    4.7
  • Kaela
    Miami - Dade •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    For Christmas Eve it was an absolute 10/10 experience. Beautiful atmosphere, and excellent food. Was a classic evening due to the choice of venue. I highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.
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    Bourbon & Bones - SanTan VillagePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Gilbert
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    4.7
  • Joanne
    Phoenix / Arizona •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We first visited North Italia when it initially opened and we weren't impressed. Obviously they were still experiencing all of the challenges associated with a new biz. This time we tried it for Christmas Eve dinner, which would really illustrate any glaring problems, if there were any. Everything was running smoothly. The restaurant was very busy but tables were turning over swiftly and efficiently. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. My husband had the squid ink pasta with seafood, which is a favorite dish of his. He said it was one of the best he ever had. I had the pork Milanese. I was so happy to see that it was a real pork cutlet, not a frozen patty that many restaurants use. It was topped with a very generous portion of prosciutto. The flavor was wonderful. We also started with the carpaccio, which was perfect for sharing and came with two large yummy pieces of grilled bread. We will definitely frequent North Italia more often now.
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    North Italia - GilbertPrice: Moderate• Italian• Gilbert
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    4.7
  • Deidra
    Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Keg has always been our go to Christmas Eve dinner tradition since moving to Arizona in 2015. This year our service was amazing however our waitress didn’t seem as enthusiastic as previous servers . Do not get me wrong she was very attentive , spaced out food properly and never left a glass unfilled . She served the 20% plus tip we left . Our food was amazing as usual and whoever was on the line cooking the steaks tonight cooked each one perfectly . We will be back in 2025 !
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    The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - GilbertPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Gilbert
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    4.7
  • Lauren
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    It was our second year back at Bar Blitzen and love all of the decorations! Our only critique is we had a reservation at 4PM and they weren’t ready to open yet.. The reservations are limited but the place is rarely full from when we’ve been there. But very festive, great drinks and great vibes! We will be back next year to get in the Christmas Spirit.
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    Culinary Dropout - GilbertPrice: Moderate• American• Gilbert
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    4.7

Discover best special occasions restaurants in Gilbert

Discover the perfect venues for your special occasions in the vibrant dining scene of Phoenix/Arizona, Gilbert, East Valley. Whether you're planning an intimate anniversary dinner, a lively birthday celebration, or any memorable event, this area offers a range of restaurants that cater to every taste and ambiance preference. Each restaurant in this curated selection excels in providing exceptional service, delectable cuisine, and a festive atmosphere, ensuring your special moments are both delightful and distinctive. The dining establishments in Gilbert and the East Valley are known for their ability to create memorable experiences, thanks to their thoughtful decor, diverse menus, and attentive staff. These restaurants not only promise a fantastic meal but also contribute to the overall charm of the area, which is celebrated for its culinary creativity and hospitality. Ideal for both small gatherings and large parties, these venues understand the nuances of hosting special occasions, making them top picks for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy exploring a variety of culinary delights, from innovative dishes to traditional favorites, all designed to elevate your celebrations. Let the East Valley's dining scene make your special occasions truly unforgettable.

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