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Phoenix's 4 best spots for fancy New American food

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Published on March 31, 2020
Phoenix's 4 best spots for fancy New American foodPhoto: Hillstone Restaurant/Yelp

Craving New American food?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Quiessence At The Farm

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Topping the list is Quiessence At The Farm. Located at 6106 S. 32nd St. in South Mountain, the wine bar, Italian spot is the highest-rated high-end New American restaurant in Phoenix, boasting four stars out of 290 reviews on Yelp.

"The flavors of Arizona terroir shine through our dishes, all prepared with a contemporary spin on traditional and classic culinary techniques," states the restaurant's Yelp profile. "Sourcing from the surrounding fields and local farms, our edible garden provides produce, flowers and herbs that you will find in your cocktails and dishes."

Dinner highlights include crispy skin steelhead trout, seared duck breast and handmade pastas; you can check out the full wine list here.

2. Nook Kitchen

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Next up is Camelback East's Nook Kitchen, situated at 4231 E. Indian School Road. With 4.5 stars out of 464 reviews on Yelp, the Italian and New American spot, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge. 

The cozy restaurant offers a range of classic New American comfort foods, including pizza, handmade pastas and hearty entrees (such as grilled pork tenderloin and jerk chicken), as well as quick bites, salads and small plates for lighter appetites. 

3. Binkley's Restaurant

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Camelback East's Binkley's Restaurant, located at 2320 E. Osborn Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy New American restaurant and bar five stars out of 87 reviews.

The intimate, upscale spot, which requires reservations, features a seasonal menu customized by the chef daily. Expect a nearly four-hour dining experience that spans over more than a dozen courses. 

4. Hillstone Restaurant

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This member of the national chain Hillstone Restaurant, a New American restaurant and sushi bar in Camelback East, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 830 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2650 E. Camelback Road to see for yourself.

"Our menu of diverse American classics lets the quality of ingredients take center stage," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We work closely with local farmers and purveyors to ensure the produce, meat, fish and chicken are of the highest standard."

Look for fancy burgers, salads, sandwiches and entrees, such as barbecue pork ribs, wood-fired rotisserie chicken and prime New York strip steaks, on the menu.

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