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8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-9500 · mastrosrestaurants.com Year Est: 1999 Exec Chef: David Battersby Principal(s): WND Signature Dishes: Warm butter cake, bone-in filet
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Morton’s The Steakhouse
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15233 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-4440 · mortons.com Year Est: 1999 Exec Chef: Kevin Wemlinger Principal(s): Landry’s Inc.; John Dos Santos, general manager Signature Dishes: Porterhouse, Peppercorn Rubbed Prime Strip Steak, Beef Short Rib Bolognese, Honey-Balsamic Glazed Salmon
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The Capital Grille
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16489 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-348-1700 · thecapitalgrille.com Year Est: 1990 Exec Chef: Travis Garner Principal(s): WND Signature Dishes: Citrus-glazed salmon, bone-in Kona crusted dry-aged New York strip with shallot butter, dry-aged prime porcini ribeye
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Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
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Mastro’s Steakhouse
From left: Ryan Tichenor, executive chef; Sarah Backer, private dining manager; Jimmy Cox, sous chef; Jon Boggs, assistant manager; and Kaity Alverson, GM. ©2018 DuaneDarling.com
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6333 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-596-8265 · flemingssteakhouse.com Year Est: 1998 Exec Chef: Jeff Fearing Principal(s): Darrin Visser Signature Dishes: Filet mignon, ribeye and New York strip, barbecue Scottish salmon fillet, Alaskan king crab legs
DONOVAN’S STEAK & CHOP HOUSE
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Steak 44
3101 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-955-3666 · donovanssteakhouse.com Year Est: 2005 Exec Chef: Ryan Tichenor Principal(s): Kaity Alverson, general manager
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onovan’s Steak & Chop House sets the standard of fine dining excellence. A classic steakhouse. A stylish, lively atmosphere. Cordially friendly. The staff likes to think of Donovan’s as your own special place. A place where you can celebrate with friends, family and associates. USDA Prime steaks reign supreme. Delectable market seafood for those non-steak moments. Mouthwatering steakhouse fare. A depth of wine variety that has earned the prestigious Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Uniquely designed private dining rooms for business events and personal celebrations. Sit-down dining or cocktail gatherings with delightful appetizers. You and your guests are always VIP at Donovan’s Steak & Chop House. STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Every member of our staff is a true professional and all take great pride in what they do. We are the ‘special occasion’ spot. However, our staff makes every guest feel like it is a special occasion.” IMPACT OF NO. 1 RANKING: “We feel thankful to be recognized. It means that all our hard work has not gone unnoticed. For me, I am so grateful to have the staff and support that we do and this is just one more way to say, ‘thanks.’”
156 · Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Business 2018
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5101 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-271-4400 · steak44.com Year Est: 2013 Exec Chef: Mark Lupino Principal(s): Jeffrey, Michael and Dennis Mastro, Scott Troilo Signature Dishes: Chef’s “PB&J”, Buratta + tomato jam, super food salad, wagyu tomahawk steak for two, double-baked truffle potato
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House
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7001 N. Scottsdale Rd., #290, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-991-5988 · ruthschris.com Year Est: 1986 Exec Chef: Eric Bickler Principal(s): Michael O’Donnell Signature Dishes: Specializing in USDA prime steaks
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Shula’s America’s Steak House
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5040 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Chandler, AZ 85226 520-796-1972 · shulas.com/shulas-steak-house/ Year Est: 1989 Exec Chef: Peter Farrand Principal(s): WND Signature Dishes: Shula Cut steaks, hand-selected for quality and aged to optimize flavor and tenderness
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Bourbon Steak at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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7575 E. Princess Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 480-585-4848 · scottsdaleprincess.com/dining/bourbon-steak Year Est: 2008 Exec Chef: Sara Garrant Principal(s): Andrew McLaughlin, general manager Signature Dishes: Butter-poached steaks, lobster pot pie, gourmet burgers, duck fat fries and beignets in a sleek, Scottsdale setting
10 Michael Dominick’s last year
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Lincoln Avenue Prime Steakhouse
15169 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-272-7271 · dominickssteakhouse.com Year Est: 2011 Exec Chef: Marc Lupino Principal(s): Michael Dominick Restaurants Signature Dishes: Bone-in filet mignon, bone-in ribeye, sole francese, king crab, steak, lobster, au gratin potatoes, lobster mac & cheese
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