OpenTable release its Top 100 Restaurants in America list for 2023 and three Arizona restaurants made the cut, two in metro Phoenix and one in Sedona. The list was complied based on 12 million diner reviews. The metrics included ratings, advance reservations and five-star reviews.

Two of the Arizona restaurants on the list also made OpenTable’s Best of 2022 list and the third made OpenTable’s 2021 Diner’s Choice. One of the Scottsdale restaurants has been a darling of multiple travel and dining sites over the years. Another is where Kevin Durant choses to dine at. And the third was also on OpenTable’s Most Popular Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in America: 2023 Edition.

Cafe Monarch

Cuisine: Contemporary American.

Rating: 4.9 from 7053 reviews.

Reviewer comment: “Absolutely the finest eating establishment in Arizona. The entire experience is stunningly amazing. The attention to detail and the magical environment makes this place one of a kind.”

Details: 6939 E. First Ave., Scottsdale. 480-970-7682, cafemonarch.com.

Ocean 44

Cuisine: Seafood.

Rating: 4.9 from 5779 reviews.

Reviewer comment: “When you are looking for a high end steakhouse, you don’t need to look any further! Everything you would expect and more! Service was top notch, the food was exceptional and the ambiance was exactly how it should be!!”

Details: 4748 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-867-0044, ocean44.com.

Mariposa

Cuisine: Latin-inspired.

Rating: 4.7 from 13027 reviews.

Reviewer comment: “Every time we visit Sedona, we make sure to get reservations at Mariposa. The service and atmosphere are memorable. However, they pale in comparison to the amazing food. Lisa Dahl is an artist!”

Details: 700 W. Arizona 89a, Sedona. 928-862-4444, mariposasedona.com.

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