Bourbon Steak

At Bourbon Steak, the ultra-high-end steakhouse at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, managing chef Michael Mina — a James Beard Award-winner whose San Francisco-based restaurant management company operates more than a dozen upscale eateries — pushes fine dining into the far reaches of excess (for Phoenix, at least). The food preparations are utterly decadent – premium cuts of meat poached in butter, bacon fat, or olive oil, accompanied by an orgy of lobster and foie gras and roasted marrow bones – and so are the prices. This is one of the few establishments in town where you can order a Japanese “A5” Kobe steak, although seafood dishes like tapioca- crusted snapper shine as well. After a decadent dinner, dessert might seem like overkill, but trust us – they’re a highlight. Besides, excess is expected at a place like this.

• Cuisine(s): American, Contemporary, Seafood, Steak House

  Hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm

  Price: $$$$

  Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

• Attire: Resort Casual

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly

  Serving: Dinner

  Alcohol: Full bar

• Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

  Parking: Lot Available, Valet