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4626 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016

602-212-1082

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Critics'
Pick
Best First Date
Award Winner 2008

Cuisine(s): Eclectic, French

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-2pm, Tue-Thu 5:30pm-9pm, Fri 5:30pm-10pm

Price: $$$$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express
Attire: nice casual

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

Serving: Dinner

Alcohol: BYOB
Reservations: Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

A casual BYOB place with fragrant, deftly crafted, Mediterranean-themed fare in a homey setting. (It used to be an antiques store.) The menu changes with the seasons. Try to go on a week when there's lamb shank with dried fruit, roasted wild salmon with a tomato basil salsa or free-range chicken with a roasted garlic and whole-grain mustard cream sauce. Outstanding dessert pastries, especially the signature banana brûlée tart.

2008 | Best First Date

It's nerve-wracking enough, trying to figure out what to talk about on a first date -- who needs to worry about where to go, too Pick a chill destination like Coup des Tartes, where the candlelit vibe is cozy, the food is classy, and there's enough subtle romance about the place to help along whatever spontaneous chemistry you might have with your date. As an ice-breaker, start with an interactive appetizer -- perhaps the plate of "interesting cheeses," or the gooey Brie... More »
2007 | BEST BYOB

Oh, so you're finally gonna dust off that nice bottle of wine you've been hoarding for so long It's about time. And, boy, do we know just the place for you to drink it: Coup des Tartes, a wonderful but almost too well-hidden bistro located just south of Highland, in a quaint, historic house.With wood floors, coved ceilings, and candles everywhere, the atmosphere is special-occasion cozy, completely worthy of that fine vintage you're ready to sip. The menu's outstanding, too, with dishes... More »
2002 | Best Desserts

We know these tarts are special, since they're spelled in the très European "tartes." Each little jewel is handcrafted by the bistro's "Tarte Goddesses," and they're to die for (or at least diet for). We're thrilled with the expertly balanced flavors and the restraint in cloying, tooth-shattering sugar. The signature tarte is a symphony of chocolate crust brimming with bananas and coconut cream that's brûléed to order. We're also addicted to the white chocolate nectarine... More »
2001 | Best Fusion

Some chefs treat the fusion concept as license to pair unnatural foods. Sushi schnitzel Not for us, thanks. Then there are chefs like Natascha Ovando-Karadsheh, who takes classic dishes and marries them with select surprises, for tastes that are inspired but not weird. The handwritten menu changes nightly, depending on available ingredients and the chef's mood.At Coup Des Tartes, we're impressed with such dishes as pork tenderloin, taken a little Jamaican with jerk rub, a little... More »

Three Ways to Eat Your Way Through Arizona Restaurant Week

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 »
Lemon Chocolate Tarte at (Where Else?) Coup des Tartes

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, January 13, 2012

Tired of discovering a restaurant's delectable desserts after stuffing ourselves full of appetizers and entrees, we're on a mission to find the places where diners should order dessert first. After al... More »
Hidden in Plain View

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 11, 2007

Let me apologize to the cult of Coup Des Tartes: Your little gem is just way too wonderful to keep a secret. This intimate French bistro has been around for nearly a decade, and yet it still seems off the radar. Of course, local foodies are famil... More »
Vine and Dine

By Paul Morris | Thu, July 24, 1997

It's Friday night and you decide to enjoy a glass of wine and a memorable meal at one of the Valley's restaurants where you can bring your own bottle. If you've been following these pages, it's easy to know where to go with your brown bag. Try Cou... More »
Profiles in Corkage

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 24, 1997

Coup Des Tartes, 4626 North 16th Street, Phoenix, 212-1082. Hours: Lunch, Thursday through Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Dinner, Thursday through Tuesday, 5:30 to 10 p.m. During its 1995 session, having solved all of Arizona's educational, tax, cri... More »

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phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

| Wed, May 6, 2009

It's nerve-wracking enough, trying to figure out what to talk about on a first date � who needs to worry about where to go, too? Pick a chill destination like Coup des Tartes, where the candlelit vibe is cozy, the food is classy, and there's enough subtle romance about the place to help along whatever spontaneous chemistry you might have with your date. As an ice-breaker, start with an interactive appetizer � perhaps the plate of "interesting cheeses," or the gooey Brie br�l�e, served with toasts and fresh fruit. Entrees are sure to impress; the house specialty, Moroccan-spiced lamb shank, is particularly mouthwatering, as is the filet mignon. No surprise, the dessert list is a roundup of half a dozen different tarts, from banana br�l�e in a chocolate crust to apple pecan walnut tart. And we almost forgot to mention that Coup des Tartes is BYOB � a definite plus whether you're on a date or not.

Dinner Menu

To Start

$12.00

Brie Brulee
our house favorite! a wedge of warm brie topped with caramelized apples and bruleed to perfection. served with toast points & seasonal fruit

$9.00

Chevre / Tomate
baked vermont goat cheese on toast points served with locally grown oven-roasted tomatoes & mixed greens

$9.00

Pate De Campagne
a lovely country style terrine served with dijon mustard, cornichos & baguette toasts points

$12.00

Three Onion Tarte
our delicate sweet crust filled with savory combination of caramelized shallots, leeks, onions, fresh herbs, a bit of bacon & gruyere. served on mixed greens.

$18.00

Interesting Cheeses
ask your server about tonight's special cheeses.

$7.00

Soup Du Jour
freshly made, organic, soup

$12.00

Papas & Lox’s
oven roasted yukon gold potatoes topped with smoked salmon, creme fraiche and green onions

Salads

$13.00

Carpaccio With Fresh Arugula
fresh arugula with roasted artichoke hearts, diced tomatoes and pine nuts tossed in a light lemon vinaigrette and topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

$6.00

Mixte
organic mixed greens tossed with our classic dijon, shallot vinaigrette.

$12.00

Roquefort
our divine combination of organic greens, roasted apples, warm toasted hazelnuts, dried figs and premier cru roquefort our signature salad.

$11.00

Taleggio
organic greens tossed with fresh raspberries, apples, red onion, sugared pecans in our homemade prickly pear vinaigrette.

$10.00

Mozzerella & Tomato
mcclendon farm’s grown tomatoes served with creamy fresh imported mozzarella then drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar & our homemade basil pesto.

Entrees

$33.00

Filet Mignon
100% natural grass fed australian filet topped with balsamic glaze and roquefort and served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and sauteed haricot verts.

$36.00

Canadian Lobster Tail
oven roasted with an herb butter and white wine combination. served upon a bed of pappardelle pasta tossed with an herb cream sauce and roasted heirloom tomatoes.

$34.00

Stuffed Veal Chop
filled with a perfect combination of prosciutto & gruyere topped with a tangy homemade marinara sauce and served with sauteed spinach and yukon gold mashed potatoes.

$24.00

Lamb Shank
100% grass fed australian lamb shank coated with warm spices, braised all day then served moroccan style.

$28.00

Pork Tenderloin
oven roasted pork tenderloin topped with a brandied pear sauce and crispy bacon and candied hazelnuts. served with haricot verts and yukon gold mashed potatoes.

$28.00

Chardonnay Roasted Salmon
served with parsley potatoes and sauteed asparagus and topped with a lemon butter.

$24.00

Herb Marinated Chicken
served with yukon gold mashed potatoes and sauteed spinach and topped with jose’s spicy cream sauce. a house favorite.

$34.00

Chilean Sea Bass
encrusted with arizona grown pistachios and served over a sea bean salad with crab and a touch of curry. garnished with a coconut sauce and toasted coconut.

$19.00

Pappardelle Pasta
tossed with roasted organic vegetables, dressed with a light cream sauce and topped with parmesan cheese.

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Coup Des Tartes

4626 N. 16th St. Phoenix, AZ 85016

602-212-1082

Description

2008 | Best First Date

2007 | BEST BYOB

2002 | Best Desserts

2001 | Best Fusion

By Laura Hahnefeld | Tue, May 15, 2012

By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, January 13, 2012

By Michele Laudig | Thu, January 11, 2007

By Paul Morris | Thu, July 24, 1997

By Howard Seftel | Thu, April 24, 1997

phoenixnewtimesbestof | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews