Scottsdale's fine dining landscape has reached a level of sophistication that rivals any city in the Southwest, and nowhere does that show more clearly than in its date night scene — restaurants built specifically around the kind of candlelit, attentive, slow-paced evening that turns dinner into an occasion. From Old Town's most intimate dining rooms to resort properties with views that frame the Sonoran Desert at its most romantic, Scottsdale offers genuinely distinct settings for couples depending on the mood they're after.
Cafe Monarch: Old Town's Storybook Standard
Cafe Monarch has earned its place among the most decorated romantic restaurants in the country, named to OpenTable's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list and recognized by Yelp as the most romantic restaurant in the entire United States. The family-owned Old Town gem builds its reputation on an ever-changing four-course prix fixe menu showcasing fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients, with an eight-course tasting menu available for couples who want the fullest expression of the kitchen's range. Every server completes training through the prestigious Court of Master Sommeliers program, and the wine cellar's 3...
