AAA Arizona has serving our state since 1927. Probably originally best known for their automobile services, like 24-hour roadside assistance, they also provide other services. These include mobile battery service, rental car delivery, insurance services and travel services. You can also look to AAA for recommendations about the best places to eat. In 2010 AAA Arizona selected 19 dining establishments in the greater Phoenix area as either 4 or 5 Diamond rated restaurants.
There are many restaurants in metro Phoenix that provide fine food. According to AAA, a 4 Diamond Rating means that "menus reflect a high degree of creativity and complexity, using imaginative presentations to enhance high-quality, market-fresh ingredients. The proficient service staff demonstrates a strong desire to meet or exceed guest expectations."
The 5 Diamond restaurants are "renowned and consistently provide a world-class experience. This is 'haute cuisine' at its best. Menus are cutting edge, using only the finest ingredients available....A maître d’ leads an expert service staff that exceeds guest expectations by attending to every detail in an effortless and unobtrusive manner."
You might notice that most of these fine restaurants in Phoenix and Scottsdale are associated with hotels or resorts. I have marked the restaurants that are not on hotel properties with an asterisk (*), in case you prefer that type of restaurant. Of note, most of our finer restaurants are in central Phoenix or on the east/northeast side of town. There are only two restaurants on the list (both at the same resort) that are on the west side of town.
If your budget is not restricted, you are certain to have an elegant and memorable meal at any one of these Phoenix area dining establishments.
AAA 5 Diamond Restaurants in Greater Phoenix
Chandler
Kai Read my review of Kai.
AAA 4 Diamond Restaurants in Greater Phoenix
Carefree
Latilla Dining Room at The Boulders ResortLitchfield Park
Arizona Kitchen at The Wigwam Resort
Red's Steakhouse at The Wigwam ResortRead my review of Red's Steakhouse.
Paradise Valley
Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
Lon's at the HermosaRead my review of Lon's.Phoenix
Different Pointe of View at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
Tuscany at JW Marriott Desert Ridge
T. Cook's at Royal Palms Read my review of T. Cook's.
Wright's at The BiltmoreScottsdale
Asia de Cuba at Mondrian (closed)
BLT Steak at Camelback Inn
Bourbon Steak at Fairmont Scottsdale Read my review of Bourbon Steak.
Deseo at Westin Kierland Read my review of Deseo.
Il Terrazzo at The Phoenician
J & G Steakhouse at W Hotel Read my review of J & G Steakhouse.
Palm Court at Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center
Sassi* Read my review of Sassi.
Talavera at Four Seasons
You can find links to all these restaurants' web sites at the About.com Phoenix Restaurant Listing.
