Romantic Restaurants in Scottsdale, AZ

Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge

Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is a classic steakhouse that offers an unrivaled fine-dining experience in an elegant and intimate atmosphere. Based in Casino Arizona, the award-winning steakhouse serves an innovative menu of traditional steakhouse fare such as Elk Tenderloin, Chateaubriand, New York Steak, and Filet Mignon, along with signature plates of Chorizo Stuffed Dates and Crab Stuffed Prawns. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails. Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge is open for dinner only seven nights a week and has an elegant lounge for pre- and post-dinner drinks.

524 N 92nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Phone: 480-850-7736

Dominick's Steakhouse

Located in Scottsdale Quarter, Dominick's Steakhouse is a high-end chophouse that serves classic steaks and fresh seafood in an elegant and stylish space. The restaurant boasts a two-story, 10,500 square foot dining area with leather embossed walls lined with tasteful artwork and beautiful hand-crafted chandeliers and an intimate dining space on the rooftop next to the swimming pool. The menu features a variety of prime cuts of prime-grade beef cooked to perfection with the Chef’s signature steak toppings such as a crab cake Oscar or sautéed blue cheese; fresh seafood such as a hand-picked selection of freshly shucked oysters and Alaskan king crab; and homemade desserts like Brioche and Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding and Crispy Banana Split. The full-service bar offers a wide range of libations, including a variety of wines from around the world, craft beers and brews on tap and by the bottle, top-shelf spirits, and handcrafted cocktails.

15169 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, Phone: 480-272-7271

FnB

Tucked inside the charming and historic Craftsman Court, in the heart of downtown Scottsdale, FnB restaurant celebrates seasonal and local ingredients with an innovative menu of farm-to-table fare prepared by James Beard Award-winning chef Charleen Badman. Drawing inspiration from global tastes and flavors, chef Charleen creates richly flavored, globally accented seasonal menus with dishes like Swiss chard falafel, roasted locally raised chicken, and braised leeks, topped with mozzarella. The cuisine is accompanied by a highly-acclaimed Arizona-focused wine list that features both well-known and rare regional vintages. The adjacent bar also serves a variety of craft beers, spirits and classic cocktails and hosts monthly wine club gatherings.

7125 East Fifth Avenue, #31, Scottsdale, Phone: 480-284-4777

Marcellino Ristorante

For an unforgettable romantic dining experience, Marcellino Ristorante is one of the top picks in Scottsdale. Helmed by Chef Marcellino who brings the tastes and flavors of Italy to the Arizona city, Marcellino's Ristorante is renowned for its sublime hand-crafted Italian cuisine with signature dishes like fresh Caprese salad made with mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted pepper and homegrown basil, antipasti plates of charcuterie and cheese, Gnocchi Sorrentina with fresh mozzarella, and Insalata di Pera with a made-from-scratch lemon dressing. The restaurant has a charming dining room and a pretty garden patio for alfresco dining against a backdrop of live music and be sure not to miss the mouthwatering homemade tiramisu which is drenched in espresso and layered with creamy marscapone and unsweetened cocoa.

7114 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Phone: 480-990-9500

Restaurants For a Date

J & G Steakhouse at The Phoenician

Based within the Phoenician resort, J & G Steakhouse at The Phoenician is an award-winning fine dining restaurant with contemporary décor inspired by the surrounding dramatic desert landscapes, floor-to-ceiling window walls embracing spectacular views, a rich red onyx stone bar-top, and a striking glass teardrop chandelier. A scenic outdoor patio has refinished fire pits, modern string chairs, and ceiling fans, creating a soft-lit space for a quiet pre-dinner drink. The menu features prime hand-cut steaks like the Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye, fresh seafood dishes like Alaskan King Crab Legs, and a variety of cocktail classics with innovative twists like the Fiery Mandarin.

6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, Phone: 480-214-8000, (website link)

Orange Sky

Located on the 15th floor of the Talking Stick Resort, Orange Sky is a fine-dining restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular panoramic views of the Valley. The restaurant is an excellent spot for a romantic dinner with awe-inspiring views and a menu and wine list to match. Orange Sky serves a creative menu of fresh seafood, prime, dry-aged steaks, and just-harvested vegetables from regional farms and local producers in the surrounding the Scottsdale and Phoenix areas. A professional sommelier advises on which wines to select from an extensive selection of top domestic and imported wines to pair with each dish, including over 300 bottles and 30 wines by the glass.

9800 East Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85256, Phone: 480-850-8606

Roka Akor Scottsdale

Roka Akor Scottsdale is an upscale Japanese restaurant and bar that serves fresh made-from-scratch sushi, prime steak and other sublime Japanese and New American dishes in a sleek and stylish setting. The restaurant is aptly named after two Japanese words RO and KA – RO which means ‘hearth, a gathering place where people socialize’ and KA, which means ‘burning fire and projecting energy.’ The menu features prime cut steaks, fresh seafood, and freshly sourced vegetables with unique Japanese-inspired marinades and sauces, along with handmade sushi, sashimi, deep-fried tempura, and decadent desserts.

7299 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, Phone: 480-306-8800

Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar

Based in the elegant Fairmont Scottsdale Princess hotel, Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar is a unique dining concept that fuses Asian and Latin American cuisine in a lively and energetic rum bar setting. Inspired by Asia and Latin America, celebrity chef Richard Sandoval creates a menu of authentic Pan Latin cuisine a selection of small sharing plates of ceviche, sushi, tacos, and other delicious dishes. The share-worthy appetizers are accompanied by specialty cocktails, draft beer and wines by the glass, and live Latin music on the weekends. Toro Latin Restaurant & Rum Bar serves a popular weekend brunch against a backdrop of breathtaking views of TPC Scottsdale Stadium course's 18th hole.

7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, Phone: 480-585-4848

Arcadia Farms Cafe

Arcadia Farms Cafe is a cozy café on 1st Avenue in the heart of Downtown Scottsdale that serves breakfast and lunch in a stylishly rustic space. Hailed as a popular spot for ‘ladies who lunch,’ the café offers a menu of organic New American cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and regional produce and a variety of casual wines, and hot and cold drinks. Boasting a pretty, country cottage setting with comfortable décor, painted china and silverware, and a lovely garden patio, the boutique café serves breakfast favorites from their onsite bakery, as well as gourmet sandwiches, salads and other light meals for lunch.

7025 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Phone: 480-941-5665