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15045 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-443-8555 · mastrosrestaurants.com Year Est: 2002 Exec Chef: Roberto Caballero Principal(s): Mastros Restaurants LLC Signature Dishes: Three-tiered iced seafood tower, specialty sushi, bone-in filet, lobster mashed potatoes, warm butter cake
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Bluewater Grill
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1720 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-277-3474 · bluewatergrill.com Year Est: 2009 Exec Chef: Jamie Gallimore Principal(s): Richard Staunton, Jim Ulcickas Signature Dishes: Wild prawn linguini, San Francisco-style cioppino, mesoglazed swordfish
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Buck & Rider
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4225 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-346-0110 · buckandrider.com Year Est: 2015 Exec Chef: Travis Sassmann Principal(s): Bob Lynn Signature Dishes: Lobster Surf & Turf, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Alaskan King Crab, Stone Crab, Oysters
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Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
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SALT CELLAR RESTAURANT
550 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 480-947-1963 · saltcellarrestaurant.com Year Est: 1971 Exec Chef: Kurt Theleman Principal(s): Richard and Cindy Huie
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RESTAURANTS: SEAFOOD
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or more than 36 years, the Salt Cellar Restaurant has taken great pride in its uncompromising approach to fresh seafood — sparing neither effort nor expense in finding the finest and freshest seafood available. Salt Cellar features the Valley’s largest selection of fresh fish and seafood, with live Maine lobster, Alaskan king crab, Hawaiian ahi, Alaskan halibut, jumbo lump crab cakes, George’s Bank scallops and Florida grouper being some of the favorites. The loyal following of diners, including second generations, is a testament to the consistency of both quality of food and service. Owner Richard Huie and Executive Chef Kurt Theleman have built long-term relationships with a vast network of suppliers, who continue to source the quality seafood expected. STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Our average employee has been with us for more than 10 years and some of them more than 20 years. They have taken on a sense of ownership and pride in the business and work hard at delivering every customer a memorable dining experience.” IMPACT OF NO. 1 RANKING: “We hold our No.1 place in Ranking Arizona in the highest regard as the voting is done by members of the business community and reflects how well they think we perform.”
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Mastro’s Ocean Club
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11051 N. Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ 85029 602-331-3434 · pappadeaux.com Year Est: 2000 Exec Chef: Asogi Armstrong Principal(s): Asogi Armstrong Signature Dishes: Costa Rican Talapia Lafayette, Mississippi Catfish Opelousas, Cedar Plank Atlantic Salmon, Gulf Coast Redfish
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Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
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15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., #E1-160, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-730-4800 · eddiev.com Year Est: 2010 Exec Chef: Stefan Martin Principal(s): Darden Restaurant Group Signature Dishes: Fresh seafood and USDA prime steaks; live music nightly in the V Lounge
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Ocean Prime
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5455 E. High St., #115, Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-347-1313 · ocean-prime.com Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Jagger Griffin Principal(s): Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Signature Dishes: Blackened Swordfish, Corn Spoon Bread, Jalapeño Corn Tartar; Chilean Seabass, Whipped Potatoes, Champagne Truffle Sauce
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Little Cleo’s
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5632 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 602-680-4044 · littlecleos.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: Jacob Anderson Principal(s): Fox Restaurant Concepts Signature Dishes: Crispy Frog Legs with Thai Chili Sap; “Bacon & Eggs” with sturgeon bacon; Linguine & Mussels with squid ink pasta
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Roy’s Pacific Rim Cuisine
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5350 E. Marriott Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85054 480-419-7697 · roysrestaurant.com Year Est: 1998 Exec Chef: Mako Segawa Principal(s): Jaye Sechrest, managing partner Signature Dishes: Misoyaki “Butterfish”
10 Wildfish Seafood Grille last year
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7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-994-4040 · wildfishseafoodgrille.com Year Est: 2006 Exec Chef: Michelle Wickramasuriya Principal(s): Darden Restaurants Signature Dishes: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Judith Point Calamari, North Atlantic Lemon Sole, Chilean Sea Bass, Prime Steaks, Bananas Foster
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