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2515 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257

480-990-2433

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Critics'
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Best BYOB
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): Contemporary, Eclectic, Fusion, New American

Hours: Tue-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm

Price: $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Resort Casual

Features: Delivery, Private Party, Catering, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly, Business Dining, Prix Fixe

Serving: Dinner, Late Night

Alcohol: BYOB
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Established in 2002, the tiny BYOB connected to AZ Wine Co. has long impressed culinary fanatics and wine geeks alike for its sophisticated international fare, laid-back atmosphere, and - no surprise - close proximity to an amazing selection of wine. Chefs Brandon Crouser and Joshua Riesner have steered the cuisine away from its original Southwestern slant, and toward innovative dishes that utilize classic French cooking techniques. They've also begun offering tasting menus, and catering to a distinguished crowd of wine enthusiasts, who show up with $2,000 bottles of Bordeaux and treat the restaurant like a speakeasy. Luckily, anyone can be an insider here.

2011 | Best BYOB

The food served at Atlas is amazing, thanks to Chef Carlos Manriquez and his decade of culinary experience. But what makes this place so special is that it's attached to Arizona Wine Company, the best wine store in the Valley, where one can browse for wonderful vino while waiting for a table in the cozy, adjacent dining room. And thanks to some fair-minded corkage fees, any bottle you bring from home will be greeted warmly by the friendly staff here. Don't miss the chance to sample... More »
2010 | Best BYOB

Honestly, the fact that you can bring your own wine (or buy some at the adjoining wine shop) is not the biggest reason to check out Atlas. We'd still love this place even if we were teetotalers, because chefs Joshua Riesner and Keenan Bosworth are cooking up some very impressive contemporary American cuisine here. The menu changes all the time, putting organic farmer Bob McClendon's heirloom vegetables to good use with exquisite ingredients such as Sonoma veal sweetbreads, buffalo, pheasant,... More »
2010 | Best BYOB

Honestly, the fact that you can bring your own wine (or buy some at the adjoining wine shop) is not the biggest reason to check out Atlas. We'd still love this place even if we were teetotalers, because chefs Joshua Riesner and Keenan Bosworth are cooking up some very impressive contemporary American cuisine here. The menu changes all the time, putting organic farmer Bob McClendon's heirloom vegetables to good use with exquisite ingredients such as Sonoma veal sweetbreads, buffalo, pheasant,... More »
2009 | Best BYOB

If you like creative, contemporary American cuisine in a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere, you gotta get yourself to Atlas, stat. It's a wine lover's dream come true, a cozy nook that's actually connected to AZ Wine Co. That's right, you have to walk past aisles of wine to get there. Of course, you can feel free to bring your best bottles from home, too -- some of the restaurant's most loyal customers do just that. And because chef Josh Riesner changes up the menu so frequently,... More »
2008 | Best BYOB

Here's a concept we wish we'd thought of: a BYOB restaurant with a wine shop right next door. The folks at Atlas Bistro really figured out a clever way to keep wine lovers happy. Who needs a wine list, anyway, when customers can browse the well-stocked aisles at AZ Wine Co. The two businesses are actually connected by a doorway, so you can peruse the menu and check in with the hostess, shop for a bottle, and then settle in for a memorable dinner. True to the jet-setting connotation of the... More »
2002 | Best New Restaurant

The past 12 months have seen the introduction of not just one incredible destination, but several. What happened Did serious chefs finally wake up and realize how many Valley folks have lots of cash to spend on their evenings out (not us, but we've heard of such people) For once, it was hard to choose the best new restaurant.Yet there's something just a bit extra special about Atlas Bistro, a tiny cafe with a big-city mood. It's BYOB, always a nice touch to lower the dinner tab, but... More »

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Atlas Bistro has reinvented itself with a constantly evolving menu focusing on classic French techniques

By Michele Laudig | Thu, September 04, 2008

Atlas Bistro is one of those local gems that's had a cult following from the start, but now there's a new reason to love it. Actually, make that two reasons: chefs Brandon Crouser and Joshua Riesner. Established in 2002, the tiny BYOB connected t... More »
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By Carey Sweet | Thu, July 11, 2002

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

Here's a concept we wish we'd thought of: a BYOB restaurant with a wine shop right next door. The folks at Atlas Bistro really figured out a clever way to keep wine lovers happy. Who needs a wine list, anyway, when customers can browse the well-stocked aisles at AZ Wine Co.? The two businesses are actually connected by a doorway, so you can peruse the menu and check in with the hostess, shop for a bottle, and then settle in for a memorable dinner. True to the jet-setting connotation of the restaurant's name, Atlas chefs Brandon Crouser and Joshua Riesner create contemporary dishes with influences that are all over the culinary map, such as veal sweetbreads saltimbocca-style, or ginger duck breast with Grana Padana mushroom risotto and red wine hibiscus reduction. Sophisticated cuisine calls for stellar wines, and at Atlas Bistro, there's no shortage of those.
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cjones311 | Phoenix, AZ | 31 Reviews

| Mon, March 1, 2010

atlas bistro is perfect for the diners up for anything. just leave your menu to the chef's skills and imagination and order the highest recommendation. if i remember correctly, two of my five courses included rabbit in an incredible sauce and a spicy slice of chocolate cake...maybe chipotle?...but it was perfect. love atlas. it is a huge secret of the valley. try it!

Main Menu

Main

$7.00

Crispy Penne
24 month aged parmesan, lemon zest

$8.00

Roasted Veal Bone Marrow
pickled mustard seed, sourdough crostini

$8.00

Schreiner’s Italian Sausage
crispy polenta, roasted peppers, arugula

Plate $12.00
Platter $20.00
Add Joshua’s Bread $3.00

Artisan Cheese
chef’s selection of soft, aged & blue

Plate $14.00
Platter $25.00
Add Joshua’s Bread $3.00

Keenan’s Charcuterie & Things Joshua Pickled

$14.00

Hand Rolled Ricotta & Caraway Gnocchi
korabuta pork belly, braised seacat’s chicory

$12.00

Fried Burgundy Snails
mexican chorizo tomato sauce, bob’s broccoli, grilled bread

$15.00

Applewood Smoked Salmon
tater tot, lemon crema, shaved fennel, american caviar

$16.00

Togarashi Crusted Veal Sweetbreads
gingered garnet yam smash, date caramelized onions

$16.00

Confit Duck Leg
black mesa ranch chevre, pecans, golden beets, arugula, black garlic

$9.00

Brad’s Butternut Squash & Pasilla Negro Soup
queso cotija, spanish chorizo, toasted pepitas

$11.00

Grilled Romaine
fried rainbow valley farms’ egg, spanish anchovies, capers, raisins

$8.00

Love Grows Farms’ Simple Salad
mixed greens, shaved baby vegetables, minus 8 ice vinegar

$28.00

B.c. Ling Cod Cheeks
oregon hedgehog mushrooms, yukons, mizuna, capers, pinenuts, remoulade

$28.00

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
spaghetti squash, cider bacon apples, sauerkraut, apple butter

$27.00

Niman Ranch Flat Iron
smashed red potatoes, bacon braised kale, sauce bordelaise, marrow butter

$8.00

Chocolate Chip Cookies & Milk Chocolate Panna Cotta Tian
hazelnuts, feuilletine, whipped cream

$8.00

Death Of Elvis 3.1
peanut butter cheesecake, cinnamon toast, brûlée bananas, strawberries, bacon

Cheese - Soft

Fossil Creek Havarti
clean, fresh and non- aged goats milk (strawberry, az)

Castelbelbo
cow, goat & sheep’s milk cheese with silky, luxurious paste (italy)

Robiola
cow and sheep milk. super creamy and sweet (italy)

La Tur Alta Langhe
cow, sheep and goat’s milk cheese with complimentary flavors from each (italy)

Saint Andre
cow’s milk triple cream (75%) that has edible bloomy rind (france)

Nicasio Square
30 day washed rind cow’s milk in the style of taleggio (nicasio, ca)

Pont l’Eveque
uncooked & unpressed cow’s milk, the oldest norman cheese in production (france)

Rouge et Noir Schloss
cow’s milk with a tawny golden hue and pungent flavor (california)

Cheese - Aged

Gruyere
raw cow milk with a slight earthiness (austria)

Sierra Nevada Caprae
12 month old goat cheddar (california)

Pecorino Toscano Stagionata
semi-hard sheep’s milk that is aged for 30 days (italy)

Prairie Breeze
alpine cheddar made from amish cows with a slight sweetness (milton, ia)

Widmer 6 year old Cheddar
it’s good, eat it! (wisconsin)

Ubriacone
“the great big drunk” cow’s milk with wine stripe (italy)

Beemster XO
butterscotch notes, crystal-y and 26 months old (holland)

Beehive Barely Buzzed
coffee and lavender rubbed cheddar (uintah, ut)

Cheese - Blue

Fromage d’Affinois Blue
mild cow’s milk that is buttery, soft and sticky (france)

La Roche
thin rind cow’s milk with heavily veined creamy and mild paste (france)

Roquefort Vernieres
unpasteurized sheep’s milk aged in ancient caves (france)

Mitibleu
herbaceous, creamy and soft sheep cheese (spain)

Great Hill Blue
raw guernsey cow’s milk made on the shores of buzzard’s bay (marion, ma)

Point Reyes
closed herd of holstein cow’s milk, salty essence from seawater breeze (point reyes, ca)

Shaft’s
blue cheese aged for a minimum of 1 year in sierra nevada gold mine (cedar ridge, ca)

Rogue Creamery Echo Mountain
80% raw cow and 20% raw goat milk, #1 mixed blue cheese in usa (central point, or)

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Atlas Bistro

2515 N. Scottsdale Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257

480-990-2433

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2011 | Best BYOB

2010 | Best BYOB

2010 | Best BYOB

2009 | Best BYOB

2008 | Best BYOB

2002 | Best New Restaurant

By Laura Hahnefeld | Mon, May 21, 2012

By Claire Lawton | Thu, March 1, 2012

By Michele Laudig | Thu, June 10, 2010

By Michele Laudig | Thu, September 04, 2008

By Carey Sweet | Thu, July 11, 2002

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

cjones311 | Phoenix, AZ | 31 Reviews