Phoenix's Best Martini

Creative entrees and romantic ambiance lure patrons to this city-lit wine bar.

Reviews:

• “Forgotten Gem”
• “Best Pizza”
• “Only lunches”
• “Not for me”
• “Beer selection overrated”

Tips: Windows along the dining room’s north side afford scenic views of a divided boulevard with vintage streetlights.

Portland’s Restaurant & Wine Bar or email Portland’s Restaurant & Wine Bar

A swanky martini lounge in Phoenix’s most fashionable district.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful Experience”
• “Martini anyone? Still the best in town”
• “Wow”
• “Swanky…”
• “Good time”

Tips: Specialty martinis rule here—try the Sofia Loren (vodka, strawberries and mint) for a refreshing cocktail.

Merc Bar

This super-swanky lounge serves as a posh haunt for a mixed crowd of 20- to 40-somethings.

Reviews:

• “avoid everynight”
• “Great place”
• “Dope Lounge”
• “Marginal”
• “No Need To Go Anywhere Else”

Tips: Wednesdays and Thursdays are comparatively mellow. Weekend nights are mob scenes, with lines at the doors.

Six Lounge and Restaurant or email Six Lounge and Restaurant

Old-World decor, New-World cuisine and a high-energy dance club in North Scottsdale.

Reviews:

• “Put your hands in the A-yer…”
• “Barcelona in Scottsdale”
• “live band? lip sinc pros, musicians bad actors”
• “This place has gone downhill…bad”
• “Danny and all his people are s*xist pigs, but then so are most nightclubs and bars”

Tips: Get half-priced appetizers and discount draft beer and drinks at happy hour, Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.

Barcelona or email Barcelona

Plenty of young professionals with well-endowed bank accounts frequent this upscale bar.

Reviews:

• “its becomming a straight bar / dance club”
• “Great Atmosphere”
• “Don’t take it personally! "
• “Straight people are taking over??? Did our little secret get out……”
• “What Happened??!?!?”

Tips: Try a custom martini, including chocolate chip and passionflower.

Amsterdam

Striking Civic Center restaurant feautures contemporary ambience and great bargain fare.

Reviews:

• “Love the decor!”
• “Horrible Host !!”
• “Fabulous Decor, Even Better Food!!”
• “Excellent burgers”
• “Best Restaurant”

Tips: AZ can be a little tricky to find given its off-street location on the west side of Civic Plaza. It’s just north of the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMOCA) and east of Wells Fargo Bank.

AZ 88

Offering great cocktails, live music and more.

Reviews:

• “New Year’ 2007”
• “Never know what to expect”
• “good bands”
• “Fun Dance Club”
• “Rip Off”

Tips: There is no cover charge Sun-Thu; it ranges from $2 to $5 Fri-Sat.

Martini Ranch

Early morning to late night, this cosmopolitan cafe is a local favorite for artisan breads and live jazz.

Reviews:

• “???”
• “Love the food”
• “Completly over-rated!! Horrible service”
• “Definitely a MUST DO when in Phoenix”
• “Food and Service Above Average”

Tips: Drop by for live jazz seven nights a week.

My Florist Cafe

Steakhouse group’s popular seafood offering features fresh fare and a hopping bar scene.

Reviews:

• “great food & service!”
• “Like their steakhouse on Camelback, overpriced so-so food, great clientele”
• “Amazing food and great piano bar”
• “The waiter was so rude he insulted my wine selection!”
• “YUM YUM YUM!”

Tips: Entrees arrive on scorching plates, so tuck a napkin in your shirt to prevent spattering stains.

Mastros Ocean Club Fish House

Hand-cut, wet-aged steaks in a casual environment.

Reviews:

• “Best Steak PERIOD”
• “Worst dining experience ever”
• “Very Disappointing”
• “So disapointed”
• " Beefeaters’ Paradise"

Mastro’s

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