Just a wonderful place to eat . The staff was amazing I…read moreloved the outdoor seating with the fire pits . It rained and we had umbrellas moved over our party by the staff . The food was delicious I believe it's a farm to table restaurant so the menu is always changing . I recommend this gem to anyone in the Mesa area.

We chose Board and Batten to celebrate my friends birthday today…read more The food was delicious and the service was outstanding! Matthew took GREAT care of us and did a fabulous job helping us deciding on the perfect wine. We love the ambiance there. It's clean, friendly and inviting. We will definitely patronize this establishment for many more occasions. Thanks Matthew for the best service ever!!

We had our wedding at Hidden House, and we truly could not have asked for a better experience. The…read morevenue is absolutely beautiful and created the perfect setting for our special day. The staff was wonderful from beginning to end, and we especially want to recognize Katia. She was incredible throughout the planning process, helped relieve so much of our stress, and made sure everything came together flawlessly. She did an amazing job decorating, and everything was even more beautiful than we imagined. The food was absolutely delicious! We received so many compliments from our guests about how amazing everything tasted, which is something people are still talking about. Staff even accommodated our son (who is 4) and made a small kids burger with fries. We are so grateful to the entire Hidden House team for making our wedding day so special and memorable. If you're looking for a gorgeous venue with an incredible staff, beautiful décor, and amazing food, we wholeheartedly recommend Hidden House. Thank you for giving us the wedding of our dreams! We will be back every year to celebrate

Came with a small group of friends for dinner. We had reservations and when we first walked in we…read morenoticed how warm it was...hostess said their air wasn't working but it was working fine in the back dining area and she was right...much cooler! We love this little gem! There are two wonderful outdoor patios, obviously not for summer seating but during our nice weather, beautiful! Wife had a Blue Hawaiian and said it was flavorful and perfect except a bit less ice would make it better. We decided to share a meal tonight so started with their Loaded House Salad, which they split for us. We loved this salad! Their tarragon ranch dressing was perfect with the mixed greens, the grape tomatoes, pepitas, and bacon crumbles...such a good salad! We shared their popular short ribs (they charged $2 for plate share) which were cooked to tender perfection and served over a creamy white bean puree. Delicious for sure! We finished with some of their Black Forest Cake which was the bomb! Tender, moist chocolate cake rounds with the best tasting whip that has vanilla bean in it and then some great cherry jam to set it all off. What a great meal!

My favorite French restaurant in Arizona! So many wonderful choices, an excellent wine list and…read morewonderful service team. The chef is brilliant and I always have a hard time selecting each course because everything is so delicious. The fois gras cappuccino is a revelation! The ambiance is refreshingly cozy and intimate, both inside and out. My BF was born & raised in Paris, and this restaurant takes us back to Europe with only a 15 minute drive! Magnifique!

I just came back from a most exceptional evening in the company of outstanding hosts of Luc,…read moreSandrine and Chef Maxime. This outstanding Bistro delivers superb hospitality, and exquisite food in a lovely setting. The hosts could not have been more gracious and kind in their hospitality. Everything was so refined yet casual and delightful and incredibly delicious. Their lovely patio on a day like today couldn't be better for our extraordinary dinner for our birthday celebration. I myself had the smoked salmon and goat cheese salad. Some of the very best smoked salmon I've ever had to be honest, followed by their seafood choucroute. The pace of the meal was perfect. Everybody enjoyed their meal in our party of seven. The dessert were equally superb in taste and presentation. Once again our most sincere thanks and hope to see you again very soon!

Really good food - the chicken was a good size portion and nice and tender…read more And elevated but Casual atmosphere - if you get good weather make sure you sit outside. Be aware, the sea bass and rice pilaf were spicier than expected. To the point where if you don't like spice I can't recommend them. Very good for our taste, but was unexpected.

FRANCINE @ SCOTTSDALE The calamari at this location was…read moreAMAZING, also the mushroom rigatoni was good but I recommend asking for red chili flakes. The service was good and fast--really on top of refilling the waters throughout the meal. The place was extremely aesthetic and a little more higher end, i would say this is a great place to Sunday brunch if you want something nicer.

Bonjour Please, when you visit, take your time. Savor the moment and the flavors. Relax and enjoy…read morethe comfort in the food. My recent experiences have been for breakfast and I am grazing through the menu finding plate after plate to be up to what Mark Tarbell would call "elevated". That, and transported to what could be a mom and pop restaurant in Paris for solid nutrition with all the flavors intact. Au revoir. A bientot.

Tried Merci French Café & Patisserie on Indian School Rd, and it's one of those places that makes…read moreyou feel like you should be wearing sunglasses and pretending you're "just popping in for a little pastry." (I did not. I ordered a full breakfast and a waffle like an adult with priorities.) I went around 9:15am on a Wednesday--only a few tables were occupied, and the staff was super friendly, gave great recommendations, and the food came out fast. Inside is dialed in with chandeliers, French-y posters and photos everywhere, and a pastry case with tarts, pastries, and cheesecake that basically dares you to behave. The croissant was the star... fresh, flaky, light, buttery... exactly what you want. The egg was cooked perfectly and the cheese was melted into it almost like a mini omelette (loved that). My only hiccup was the "bacon." It leaned more limp pork belly than crispy bacon and had a distinct smoke flavor that wasn't the traditional hardwood/hickory vibe I'm used to. Also... because the cheese and egg are fused together, it's basically impossible to pick the bacon out once it's in there. Next time I'd order it without bacon or ask for it on the side and make it crispy. It came with a side salad, which is not what I expected with breakfast, but it was actually great, fresh spring mix and a delicious dressing with a subtle sweet undertone. There were also hash browns with a crispy exterior and soft, warm interior, exactly the texture you hope for I just wish there were more of them! Because I have no self-control around French cafes, I also ordered the Belgian waffle with fruit and whipped cream. The waffle was warm and tasty, more tender/soft than crispy, and I ended up preferring it to the 'scrape the roof of your mouth' style that most restaurants serve up. The whipped cream tasted freshly whipped and the fruit selection was generous. My only critique: I'd skip the granulated sugar on top. The waffle is sweet enough already, and biting into sugar crystals isn't my favorite texture. For a drink I tried the blueberry lavender matcha. It had crushed blueberries in it, but the matcha flavor was pretty mild and the lavender got lost. I also would've liked a touch more sweetness from the syrup but overall it drank a bit "soft" and subtle. Bottom line... really cool little spot with friendly service, quick food, and a pastry case that will absolutely ruin any plan you had to "just eat light." I'll be back but next time I'm customizing that croissant sandwich and letting the pastries talk me into bad decisions.

We really loved Sottise! The food was exotic and beautiful. Atmosphere was cafe. Music was…read moreQuiet jazz and big band played via vinyl. It was casual chic.

My husband and I love French food, so we were excited to finally check out Sottise. Located inside…read morean old house in downtown Phoenix, Sottise has such a cool, unique vibe. We had a reservation and were seated right away. I selected the main dining room when making our reservation, although they also have new upstairs seating, which you can choose when booking. They have outdoor seating on the porch, but it's too hot for us this time of year. Would love to come back and dine outside when the weather cools down. The main dining room is rustic chic with exposed brick and a really fun energy. There are mostly two-top tables with a few four-tops in the center, plus a small bar with about four seats. One of my favorite details was the vinyl record player, which almost acts as the centerpiece of the room. The hostess would switch out the records throughout the evening and place the current album on the windowsill, so you knew exactly what you were listening to. We really enjoyed the music selections! One thing to note is that the main dining room is loud. I'm not sure if it's the acoustics of the old house, but it took us a little while to get used to the noise. Once we settled in, it wasn't as noticeable, but it was definitely hard to ignore at first. If you're looking for a quieter, more intimate experience, I'd recommend reserving a table upstairs. The wine list is very small, which actually made choosing a bottle really easy. We went with a Sauvignon Blanc. I've been to French restaurants like Zinc where, because of the small two-top tables, they bring your wine in a standing bucket. Sottise does something different, they have a wall of shelves where they keep your bottle. It serves almost as another centerpiece in the room. Our server and hostess were both great about keeping our glasses filled, so we didn't miss having the bottle at the table. The menu is definitely a modern take on French cuisine, and everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the Escargot de Bourgogne, and I loved that they were served in shells rather than in a traditional escargot dish. They had just the right amount of garlic, butter and light herbs. Of course, we had to order the Fresh Country Loaf with butter so we could soak up all that delicious escargot sauce. So good! Next came the Pistou Pasta and the Le Grand Loup de Mer. The pistou sauce is made with basil, garlic and olive oil, but unlike pesto, it doesn't contain cheese or pine nuts. The flavor was incredibly fresh, and the color of the noodles from the sauce was so vibrant. But the Le Grand Loup de Mer was absolutely the star of the show! The presentation was beautiful, and the sea bass was cooked perfectly with wonderfully crisp skin. It came with a light white wine beurre blanc-style sauce, and the trout roe added the perfect amount of saltiness. Definitely get this dish! We loved it so much that we ordered a second country loaf just so we could have more bread for dipping into that incredible sauce. Instead of dessert, we finished with an espresso martini. It didn't come with any coffee beans on top, so I'm guessing they may use a Nespresso-style setup and don't have whole beans on hand. It was still really good and a nice way to end the evening. Our server was great and attentive without hovering and gave us plenty of time to enjoy our meal and each other. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Sottise. Between the unique old-house setting, vinyl records, exposed brick, modern French food and service, it's a really memorable spot. I'd definitely come back, especially when the weather cools down so we can experience the porch or try the upstairs dining area for a quieter evening.

The Global Ambassador is doing it right. I've been to Théa three times, the lobby bar, and it was…read moreonly right to go to Le Ame. What made the dinner that much better was their $35 steak frites special. I have nothing but positive things to say. The restaurant itself is beautiful! I always love open kitchen concepts because seeing the chefs in action is always amazing. It felt very moody and romantic with the candlelight dinner, dim lighting and dark colors. The steak was melt-in-your-mouth perfection and I upgraded to the truffle fries, which I do not regret one bit. The one thing I do regret is not eating more of them, considering the fries were endless. The meal also started with a crisp and light salad that had a dressing I could probably drink. My boyfriend and I wanted to order some appetizers, but I'm glad we didn't because by the end of the meal, we were full. I did order the petite creme brûlée though, which was not petite at all. It was huge and only priced at $9... that felt illegal. Our waitress had a very calming presence and she was lovely! I can't remember her name but it started with a "T" and she had pretty, curly hair. I think the manager was walking around, asking how everyone was doing too, which is always great. We definitely want to come back to try more of the menu, and probably take his parents here too!

Beautiful space + 5-star service!…read more First time trying Le Âme at The Global Ambassador, and it was a great spot for a business lunch. The space is absolutely gorgeous and has that elevated, sophisticated feel you'd expect from the Global Ambassador. Service was truly 5-star from start to finish. I've had the Caesar salad at the lobby bar plenty of times, so I was excited to try the Chicken Caesar Wrap--and it was just as delicious! The French onion soup was good, although it was a little too rich and a bit heavy on the wine flavor for my taste. Overall, a beautiful setting, excellent service, and a great lunch experience. I'll definitely be back!

There is much good at Cafe Paris French Bistro & Catering, The address is 15125 N Hayden Rd, Ste…read more111, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 (South of Costco inside the Scottsdale Design Center) Once you arrive you will enjoy their cuisine. There is one more thing you will need to know, before they let you out of the door. Paris French Restaurant does not have an entrance way on N. Hayden Road. Your GPS will say you are there, and you are, but there is no place to stop at Café Paris French Bistro & Catering. The restaurant is on the back side of Hayden Road. Make the first right hand turn you can make. That will be 81st. Keep right and follow the buildings around. Some of the turns you will make tight. There is a picture of glass building with black and white umbrellas this review, when you see that place look, behind you. You will the sign for Paris. It appears as it does in this review. . You have survived and arrived. It will be worth the trip. Most people pay by credit card. Most have more than one. If you are one of those with a singular card and it's American Express, you won't be using it at Paris. They don't accept American Express. You will need another way to pay them. Several members of my group said the tomato soup was outstanding. The service certainly was delightful and so was the rest of the food. Get there and enjoy it.

Food is exceptional, service with a smile always. My best getaway fir any morning. Today i added…read moremocha coffee absolutely marvelous. Quaint place with french music playing in background

would have to say, out of all the fine dining restaurants I've been to in the Valley, this one…read morewould be at the top for me. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with the open kitchen right at the bar, and the views through the wraparound glass are amazing. All of the food was great. I had the goat cheese salad, and it was perfectly fried with a light vinaigrette dressing. The duck was the best I've ever had. It wasn't greasy or gamey at all and had a really nice smoky flavor from the wood-fired grill. The desserts were amazing as well. The soufflé was one of the best I've ever had--not overcooked like so many others, but still soft and creamy inside. The chocolate mousse was great too. I loved the texture of the shell combined with the smoothness of the mousse. The service was top-notch. We never had to ask for anything; the staff was attentive throughout the entire meal without being overbearing. For the quality of the food, atmosphere, service, and overall experience, I thought the price was perfect. You could easily spend more at a high-end steakhouse and not get an experience this good. I would definitely come back and highly recommend it.

We dined here last night for our 28th wedding anniversary and it was an incredible experience…read more Part luxury, part gourmet meal and part magic show (but in a very classy way)... it was a stunning evening. For those familiar with Kevin Binkley's former projects, there are hints of what we used to experience at his restaurants but this takes it over the top. The evening was full of surprises, culinary theater and the gorgeous view makes it unforgettable. We used to eat at Christopher's at the Biltmore and it was wonderful to see this playful and stylish iteration. The food was phenomenal, interesting, well-excuted and so very enjoyable. There were a few service hiccups. We were served the same course twice (which was promptly removed when we notified our server). There was a significant gap between two of the courses (maybe 20 minutes or so) and it felt odd. The kitchen knew that I am pescetarian and they beautifully accommodated me except when a plate of lamb appeared in front of me (it was quickly rectified). This is definitely a special occasion meal and if you're looking for something unique and delicious, this is it.

I met here with a colleague, but arrived 1 hour earlier. I was greeted warmly by the gal behind the…read morecounter who carried herself like she owned the place; I liked it. It was the kind of ownership attitude that took ownership for making everyone feel welcomed and want to belong here. The "owner," the owner and the chef chatted warmly with my colleague who had apparently been a regular there. But I saw other people enter and be greeted by name too; this place has a folksy ambiance that is very welcoming. The Grand Prix Crêpe I Ordered was recommended to me; I never would have ordered something like this unless it was encouraged. It was quite good and quite unique!

This place is everything I love about Tempe. Small business that is booming because it is full of…read morepeople doing what they love for their community. The food is incredible and they even use local Tempe roasted coffee. The free granola is what keeps me coming back too. If you want to support small and have an amazing time look no further! They also let you store your bike against the front window if you forget your lock ;)