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2502 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-522-2344

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Critics'
Pick
Best Hamburger
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): French

Hours: Daily 11am-2am

Price: $$$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Resort Casual

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly, Coat Check

Serving: Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended

Parking: Garage, Lot Available

Description

Decorated in with plush, chocolate-colored suede and embossed leather, James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross' bistro at Biltmore Fashion Park is a chic place to enjoy top-notch cuisine. From your first taste of curried duck fries to your last juicy bite of smoked truffle-infused filet mignon, you'll find lots to love, along with an extensive wine list. Be sure to check out sommelier Paola Embry's wine-centric Crush Lounge, too.

2011 | Best Hamburger

James Beard Award-winning chef Christopher Gross, of Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge in Central Phoenix, may be best known for his command of French cuisine, but what most folks may not know is that he makes a damn fine hamburger, too. Sit at a table or belly up to the kitchen bar and start with the eight-ounce patty of perfectly prepared Angus chuck, then choose from toppings of Gruyère, Mimolette, cheddar, or blue cheese, mushrooms, shallots, and crispy bacon on a soft,... More »
2010 | Best Foie Gras

Truffle-infused filet mignon, steamed mussels with Spanish chorizo, and seductive duck confit are just a few of the appealing creations that chef Christopher Gross and his kitchen team crank out night after night at this sleek, stylish Biltmore eatery, but there's one thing worthy of special props: the sous vide roasted foie gras. Rich, impossibly luscious "meat butter" is always on the menu here, even though protesters routinely picket the place. Yep, Christopher's is a perennial target,... More »
2009 | Best French Restaurant

We've long been fans of award-winning chef Christopher Gross, but we think he's outdone himself with his latest restaurant, a sleek, chic, and surprisingly fun spot that brings the French bistro into the 21st century. There's a lot to take in here -- a vibrant, contemporary dining room packed with Phoenix movers and shakers, a glass-enclosed chef's table in the middle of the restaurant, bar seats around the bustling open kitchen, and a sultry adjoining lounge featuring sommelier Paola... More »
2008 | Best Makeover

At Christopher's, the swanky new restaurant from James Beard award-winning chef Christopher Gross, we get the best of the old and the new. What's new is the streamlined name and chic, contemporary setting, a welcome change from Gross's previous eatery at Biltmore Fashion Park, Christopher's Fermier Brasserie. We liked the last place just fine, but the updated digs are stylish and comfortable, with convertible glass walls creating intimate dining nooks, and a cool open kitchen where you can... More »

89: Christopher Gross

By Chow Bella | Thu, May 24, 2012

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By Laura Hahnefeld | Tue, May 15, 2012

Sure, it may be called Arizona Spring Restaurant Week, but this nine-day sup-fest -- from Saturday, May 19, through Sunday, May 27 -- takes place when the Valley starts heating up and the restaurant b... More »
Christopher Gross Makes Pig Feet You'd Walk a Mile For

By Nikki Buchanan | Wed, May 9, 2012

The Chef: Christopher Gross The Restaurant: Christopher's Restaurant The Animal: Pig The Dish: Pied de cochon Chef Christopher Gross can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear -- or a pig trotter for ... More »
Kevin Binkley Stiffed at James Beard Awards

By Nikki Buchanan | Mon, May 7, 2012

This just in: Valley chef Kevin Binkley -- the guy pretty much everyone agrees owns the best restaurant in Arizona -- did not win the 2012 James Beard Best Chef Southwest award this year. Instead, th... More »
10 Favorite Chefs in Metro Phoenix

By Laura Hahnefeld | Mon, April 30, 2012

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

At Christopher's, the swanky new restaurant from James Beard award-winning chef Christopher Gross, we get the best of the old and the new. What's new is the streamlined name and chic, contemporary setting, a welcome change from Gross's previous eatery at Biltmore Fashion Park, Christopher's Fermier Brasserie. We liked the last place just fine, but the updated digs are stylish and comfortable, with convertible glass walls creating intimate dining nooks, and a cool open kitchen where you can sit at the counter and see what's sizzling. There's also Crush, a luxurious, inviting lounge run by sommelier Paola Embry. What's tried and true at Christopher's is Gross's top-notch French cooking. The menu's been freshened up with new items, such as pied de cochon garnished with sweetbreads, while old faves remain, from hanger steak with saut�ed shallots to steamed mussels and chorizo in a white wine broth. And Embry's extensive wine list, winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 consecutive years, is as intriguing as ever.
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Heaven0507 | Phoenix, AZ | 13 Reviews

| Fri, October 15, 2010

Very retro love this place ;)

Dinner Menu

Starters

$10.50
Half Order $5.75
Add Chili Or Veggie Chili $1.00

Nachos
cheddar and monterey jack cheese, salsa fresca, crema, guacamole and jalapenos.

$9.75

Blackened Shrimp
with corn grits, roasted tomatillo sauce and raja salad.

$5.95

Fried Polenta Sticks
with smoked gouda cheese and marinara.

$7.25

Potato Skins
bacon, cheddar cheese, scallions, sour cream

$7.75

Chicken Quesadilla
black bean puree, guacamole, salsa fresca and crema.

$9.25

Fried Calamari
with onion and serrano chili aioli.

$8.75

Coriander Crusted Ahi Tuna
rare, seaweed salad, thai ginger sauce

$8.25

Roasted Veggie Quesadilla
with fire roasted tomato and tomatillo salsas, sour cream.

$10.50

Spicy Crab Mac & Cheese
jumbo lump crab meat, spicy tomatoes, four cheeses, macaroni

$9.25

Chorizo Relleno
stuffed poblano pepper, chorizo sausage, queso, spanish rice, green chili sauce

$8.75

Homemade Meatballs (4)
with bread, gravy

$13.25

Crispy Crab Cake
arugula, pineapple mango salsa, chipotle aioli

Soups
Our Soups Are Made Daily With The Freshest Ingredients:

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Black Bean Soup
with sour cream, salsa

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Tomato And Roasted Garlic Bisque

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Vegetarian Chili
with sour cream

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Soup Of The Day

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Beef Chili
with cheddar cheese

Salads

$9.95
$15.25

Grilled Chicken Breast
marinated, mixed greens, avocado, smoked gouda cheese, crispy onions, toasted pine nut dressing

$7.25
$11.25

House Salad
with cucumber, tomato, onions, mixed greens and balsamic vinaigrette

$5.50
$7.25
Add Chicken $7.25
Add Chicken $11.25
Add Shrimp $9.25
Add Shrimp $14.25

Caesar Salad
warm polenta croutons

$8.00
$12.50

Baby Spinach Salad
goat cheese, bacon, pear and honey mustard dressing

$8.00
$12.50

Buffalo Chicken Salad
blue cheese dressing, tomato, cucumbers and crispy onions

$9.50

Chili Taco Salad
crispy taco shell, romaine, salsa fresca, cheddar cheese, olives, ranch dressing, veggie or beef chili

Blackened Shrimp Salad
romaine, roasted corn and poblano salsa, tomatoes, cotija cheese, creamy chipotle dressing

$7.25
$11.25
Add (3) Scallops $7.25

Arugula Salad
grapefruit, avocado, ricotta salata cheese, citrus vinaigrette

Cup $2.50
Bowl $4.25

Tomato And Roasted Garlic Bisque
our soups are made daily with the freshest ingredients.

$11.25
$18.75

Grilled Flat Iron Steak
romaine lettuce, roasted peppers, egg, bacon, gluten free croutons, bleu cheese dressing

$8.75
$13.50

Mesclun Salad
roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, grilled asparagus, marinated mushrooms

Entrees - Fresh Scottish Salmon
Choice Of Three Styles:

$18.75

Roasted With Honey Mustard Horseradish Glaze
choice of 2 sides

$22.50

Blackened Over Spicy Tomato Crab Risotto

$18.75

Grilled With Mango Salsa Over Any Salad Entrée

Entrees

$18.50

Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak
with thai ginger sauce, wasabi mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables

$17.25

Jambalaya Shrimp
shrimp, andouille sausage, mussels, calamari, tomatoes, onions, scallions, garlic, saffron rice

$18.75

Organic Herb Roasted Half Chicken
with rosemary, thyme, garlic, olive oil, choice of two sides

$14.75

Barbeque Pulled Pork
with grilled bread and a choice of two sides

$15.50

Chicken Marsala
sautéed chicken breast with mushrooms, lemon, marsala wine choice of two sides

$12.95

Meatloaf
with an onion gravy and a choice of two sides

$15.50

Chicken Pot Pie
chicken breast, onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, puff pastry, choice of two sides

$15.50

Roasted Chicken Breast
with herbed goat cheese, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and spinach

$17.25

14 Oz. Roasted Pork Chop
cherry mollassas glaze, corn grits, zucchini and yellow squash

$14.95

Achiote Chicken Enchiladas
green chili sauce, black beans and rice, corn salsa, cotija cheese

$14.75
Add Roasted Veggies $14.75
Add; Grilled Skirt Steak $16.75

Burritos
black bean, rice, corn salsa, cotija cheese, over romain lettuce, tomatillo salsa, crema add marinated chicken

$24.00

Osso Bucco
over soft polenta, roasted tomato au jus

$24.00

Mix Grill
lamb chop, flat iron steak, whiskey-fennel sausage, roasted yukon gold potatoes, spinach, pistachio red wine demi glaze

$21.00

Roasted Mahi Mahi
over mushroom risotto, pesto sauce

$15.25

Fish Tacos
marinated mahi mahi, pineapple mango salsa, jicama slaw, black bean rice, fire roasted tomato salsa

Pasta

$14.00

Penne Pasta
with grilled pesto chicken breast, tomato cream sauce

$12.50

Spaghetti And Meatballs
with red sauce, homemade, slow cooked

$10.25
Chicken Alfredo $14.25
Veggie Alfredo $14.75
Shrimp Alfredo $14.75

Fettuccine Alfredo

$18.50

Shrimp, Crab & Baby Clams
sundried tomato pesto sauce, whole wheat pasta

Mussels
Served with Grilled Bread.

$10.25

Mussels Provencal
with herbs, lemon, tomato and white wine.

$10.25

Christopher's Mussels
with white wine, chipotle butter sauce and salsa fresca.

$10.25

Red Curry Mussels
with spicy tomatoes

$10.25

Mussels With Red Sauce

Burgers
Add Fries $1.50; Add Cheese $.75

$9.25

Bleu Cheese Burger
topped with caramelized onions and bacon

$9.25

Deluxe Burger
barbeque sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, crema

$7.75

Turkey Burger
lettuce, tomato, red onion and mayo

$9.25

Southwest Burger
corn salsa, organic pepperjack cheese, crispy onion, lettuce

$12.00

Organic Cheese Burger
local grass fed beef topped with organic smoked cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion

$7.25

Veggie Burger
soy based with avocado ranch, lettuce, tomato and smoked cheddar

$8.25

"a" Burger
lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles

Brick Oven Pizza
Toppings Add $0.75, Roasted Garlic, Spinach Black Olives, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions. Toppings Add $1.25 : Pepperoni, Shrimp, Chorizo, Ham, Bacon, Chicken, Ground Beef, Cotija Cheese, Roasted Peppers Roasted Veggies, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese

$10.50

Chorizo Sausage Pizza
barbeque sauce, corn salsa, avocado, pepperjack cheese

$13.50

Ahi Tuna Pizza
coriander crusted served rare with pickled ginger, wasabi cream, salmon roe & scallions.

$9.50

Blackened Chicken Pizza
with spicy tomatoes, cotija cheese and scallions.

$9.75

Meatball Pizza
spicy broccoli rabe, herbed ricotta cheese, sharp provolone, rich red sauce

$9.50

Pesto Pizza
whole wheat crust, mushrooms, artichokes, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella

$8.50

Margherita Pizza
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil.

$7.75

Traditional
red sauce and mozzarella cheese.

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Christopher's Restaurant and Crush Lounge

2502 E. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85018

602-522-2344

Description

2011 | Best Hamburger

2010 | Best Foie Gras

2009 | Best French Restaurant

2008 | Best Makeover

By Chow Bella | Thu, May 24, 2012

By Laura Hahnefeld | Tue, May 15, 2012

By Nikki Buchanan | Wed, May 9, 2012

By Nikki Buchanan | Mon, May 7, 2012

By Laura Hahnefeld | Mon, April 30, 2012

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

Heaven0507 | Phoenix, AZ | 13 Reviews