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5 Arizona restaurants among ‘most romantic’ in America

Glendale, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley spots included in industry tracker’s Valley picks

Posted 1/28/25

With the days counting down until Valentine’s Day, one restaurant industry tracker named five Arizona dining spots to its annual “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America” list.

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DINING

5 Arizona restaurants among ‘most romantic’ in America

Glendale, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley spots included in industry tracker’s Valley picks

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With the days counting down until Valentine’s Day, one restaurant industry tracker named five Arizona dining spots to its annual “Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America” list.

OpenTable serves the hospitality industry with an online resource that features more than 60,000 restaurants, bars, wineries and other venues worldwide. The list, released Tuesday, is compiled by analyzing more than 10 million diner reviews, along with diner ratings, reservation demand, and percentage of five-star reviews among other factors.

Whether seeking an intimate spot for a first date, a lively atmosphere for a double date, or perhaps planning ahead for Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, the 2025 list features five restaurants throughout Arizona, including four in the Valley.

These are the Arizona picks:

Arrowhead Grill

Address: 8280 W. Union Hills Drive, Glendale (Union Hills & Loop 101)

Neighborhood: North Glendale

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: Steakhouse, seafood

Dining style: Casual Elegant

OpenTable comment: Arrowhead Grill is a family-owned restaurant developed by renowned Chef Charles Wade Schwerd. You will find many delicious menu items to go along with classic steak and seafood fare.

Café Monarch

Address: 6939 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale (SW corner of 1st Ave. and Goldwater Blvd.)

Neighborhood: Old Town Scottsdale

Price: $50 and over

Cuisines: Contemporary American, Organic, Global, International

Dining style: Fine dining

OpenTable comment: Named by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the nation, this family owned and operated gem in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale has earned an illustrious reputation for its first-rate service, elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine.

 

Different Pointe of View

Address: 11111 N. 7th St., Phoenix (inside Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort)

Neighborhood: North Central Phoenix

Price: $50 and over

Cuisines: Contemporary American, Mediterranean, Continental

Dining style: Fine Dining

OpenTable comment: Guests of this renowned, AAA Four-Diamond award-winning mountaintop restaurant are treated to a delectable fusion of American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Complementing the flavorful menu is exceptional service and an unforgettable atmosphere. Experience this striking dining destination with floor-to-ceiling windows highlighting panoramic views of the Valley’s desert landscape, the city’s lights and Arizona’s breathtaking sunsets.

 

LON's at The Hermosa

Address: 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley (inside The Hermosa Inn)

Neighborhood: Paradise Valley

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: American, Dining Bar, Breakfast

Dining style: Casual Elegant

OpenTable comment: LON’s at the Hermosa is an authentic Arizona hacienda surrounded by spectacular scenery. Its elegant dining room melds homemade adobe and rustic ironwork with flattering lighting and carefully set tables.

 

Vivace Restaurant

Address: 6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson (Campbell and Skyline)

Neighborhood: Foothills

Price: $31 to $50

Cuisines: Italian

Dining style: Casual Elegant

OpenTable comment: Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list.

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Click here to see the full Top 100 list.

 

OpenTable, Arrowhead Grill, Glendale, Cafe Monarch, Scottsdale, Different Pointe of View, Phoenix, Lon's at The Hermosa, Paradise Valley, Vivace Restaurant, Tucson, Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort

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