Romantic restaurants in Phoenix: Yelp's Elite reviewers pick their Valley favorites
Need some last-minute ideas of where to celebrate Valentine's Day? Some of Yelp's top reviewers -- called Yelp Elites -- in Phoenix picked their favorite restaurants. Scroll through the gallery to see which ones they chose.Handouts
Different Pointe of View at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort: “Yes, the view is amazing, but the service is also top-notch. The atmosphere is very upscale and you feel that beyond just the decor and sport coats….Food was amazing, of course, but you’d expect that from a place of this caliber.” – Kirk M, Yelp Elite
Address: 11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Hilton Pointe Tapatio Cliffs ResortDifferent Pointe of View at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort: “Yes, the view is amazing, but the service is also top-notch. The atmosphere is very upscale and you feel that beyond just the decor and sport coats….Food was amazing, of course, but you’d expect that from a place of this caliber.” – Kirk M, Yelp Elite
Address: 11111 North 7th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85020
Hilton Pointe Tapatio Cliffs ResortVoila French Bistro: “Wow! What a wonderful place to eat. Small but quaint, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and intimate. The service is excellent, but the food is the star of the show.” – Cori V, Yelp Elite
Address: 10135 East Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
Voila French BistroVoila French Bistro: “Wow! What a wonderful place to eat. Small but quaint, the atmosphere is warm, inviting, and intimate. The service is excellent, but the food is the star of the show.” – Cori V, Yelp Elite
Address: 10135 East Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
Voila French BistroScapegoat Beer and Wine: “Everything impressed me about this place. The menu made my mouth water. The wine was the perfect temperature…I will definitely be back here soon for a date night or classy girl’s night out. It’s like finding a diamond in the rough in Old Town Scottsdale.” – Morgan T, Yelp Elite
Address: 7150 E. Fifth Avenue, Ste. 100, Scottsdale AZ 85251
Scapegoat Beer and WineScapegoat Beer and Wine: “Everything impressed me about this place. The menu made my mouth water. The wine was the perfect temperature…I will definitely be back here soon for a date night or classy girl’s night out. It’s like finding a diamond in the rough in Old Town Scottsdale.” – Morgan T, Yelp Elite
Address: 7150 E. Fifth Avenue, Ste. 100, Scottsdale AZ 85251
Scapegoat Beer and WineCafe Monarch: The Scottsdale fine-dining restaurant relocated to a larger building across the street from its previous one. “The restaurant itself has a very homey, intimate feel. We were lucky enough to get a table for two outside and the weather was incredible. The décor was simple and beautiful; You really did feel like you were in a secret garden.” – Taylor J, Yelp Elite
Address: 6939 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Josh Frigerio/ABC15Cafe Monarch: The Scottsdale fine-dining restaurant relocated to a larger building across the street from its previous one. “The restaurant itself has a very homey, intimate feel. We were lucky enough to get a table for two outside and the weather was incredible. The décor was simple and beautiful; You really did feel like you were in a secret garden.” – Taylor J, Yelp Elite
Address: 6939 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Josh Frigerio/ABC15Cafe Monarch: The Scottsdale fine-dining restaurant relocated to a larger building across the street from its previous one. “The restaurant itself has a very homey, intimate feel. We were lucky enough to get a table for two outside and the weather was incredible. The décor was simple and beautiful; You really did feel like you were in a secret garden.” – Taylor J, Yelp Elite
Address: 6939 E. 1st Ave., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Josh Frigerio/ABC15Chelsea's Kitchen: “I looooooved it here!…The patio seating was perfect. I loved the cozy backyard feel with strings of lights and TREES. The trees reminded me of home…I’ve been raving about this place ever since. I can’t wait to go back!” – Whitney L, Yelp Elite
Address: 5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Chelsea's KitchenChelsea's Kitchen: “I looooooved it here!…The patio seating was perfect. I loved the cozy backyard feel with strings of lights and TREES. The trees reminded me of home…I’ve been raving about this place ever since. I can’t wait to go back!” – Whitney L, Yelp Elite
Address: 5040 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018
Chelsea's KitchenElements at Sanctuary Camelback Resort: “First off, the atmosphere is great – comfortable and cozy dining room with amazing views. The service is top-notch too – available when you need them and not intrusive at all. The food really steals the show though…” – Jennifer S, Yelp Elite.
Address: 5700 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Al PayneElements at Sanctuary Camelback Resort: “First off, the atmosphere is great – comfortable and cozy dining room with amazing views. The service is top-notch too – available when you need them and not intrusive at all. The food really steals the show though…” – Jennifer S, Yelp Elite.
Address: 5700 East McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Al PayneLon's at Hermosa Inn: “Lon’s at the Hermosa will go down as one of my favorite places to have a special dinner. A VERY special dinner. Lon’s is more thus [sic] just a place to dine though, Lon’s is an experience. It’s the place you go to pop the question; to seal the big deal; to meet the parents and impress them beyond all words. Lon’s is the place where you take someone or people who are worth premium everything and by premium, I mean THE BEST.” – Kimberly V, Yelp Elite.
Address: 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Dylan CrossLon's at Hermosa Inn: “Lon’s at the Hermosa will go down as one of my favorite places to have a special dinner. A VERY special dinner. Lon’s is more thus [sic] just a place to dine though, Lon’s is an experience. It’s the place you go to pop the question; to seal the big deal; to meet the parents and impress them beyond all words. Lon’s is the place where you take someone or people who are worth premium everything and by premium, I mean THE BEST.” – Kimberly V, Yelp Elite.
Address: 5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Dylan CrossDurant's: “Ah, a Phoenix classic. Everything is consistent here – and approachable price points compared to other places in town! Friendly staff, great drinks, and a memorable atmosphere. One of my favorites in town.” – Michael J, Yelp Elite
Address: 2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Errol N/YelpDurant's: “Ah, a Phoenix classic. Everything is consistent here – and approachable price points compared to other places in town! Friendly staff, great drinks, and a memorable atmosphere. One of my favorites in town.” – Michael J, Yelp Elite
Address: 2611 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Yelp/MLCafe Forte: “We had a wonderful experience here at Cafe Forte. Even though it was a little busy for Valentine’s Day, the staff was wonderful and accommodating and the food delicious and flavorful…This is a great little romantic spot off of Main Street in Scottsdale that is nestled between all of the art galleries. I highly recommend.” – Travis T, Yelp Elite.
Address: 7032 E. Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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