Atlas Bistro

From the outside, the Atlas Bistro and wine shop may seem closed. They may even seem closed if you press your nose against the glass, as I did. As it turned out, the dark tint of the glass hides two gems within: a wine shop and intimate dining room. The restaurant is BYOB, so you can either bring a bottle or two with you, as we did, or buy a bottle in the wine shop, which we also did because it has such a great selection from the world’s top wine-producing countries. But we kind of copped out by buying a bottle we already knew and love. Next time we will try something we have never heard of, from the well-curated collection. The wine shop has a small bar. Although we often eat at restaurant bars, we opted on our first Atlas visit to dine at the only table along the dining room’s front wall. This turned out to be an excellent choice because two good friends with excellent taste in wine, who were surprisingly and coincidentally dining at the next table, were just finishing their meal but hadn’t finished their excellent wines, which they willed to us, which made our own bottle last through the 5-course meal. I’m usually not much of a prix fixe guy because I believe the higher the concept of the food the less you’ll remember it the next day. But as I sit here two days later I do remember the local peach salad, firecracker shrimp, foie gras mousse (supplemental 6th course), pork belly, prime filet mignon with tempuraed oyster mushrooms, and churro-ish donut holes. All were excellent, as was the service. They probably change the menu pretty often, if not daily, so I look forward to our next prix fixe Atlas Bistro experience.

Atlas is some of the best food in Phoenix. We went for the New Years Eve dinner and everything was incredible. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. We are not generally fine dining people and Atlas does a great job of keeping it a special dinner while not feeling fussy. Oscar helped point us in the direction of some great wine to go with the dinner. Every single one of the courses were delicious, well portioned and creative. Atlas is not the kind of place you leave hungry. Jabari and the rest of the kitchen team are all top tier. This was our second time at Atlas and they consistently blow my mind.

What an amazing find in the valley! This place is unassuming, yet easily the best meal I had during a week of vacation. Our server was so warm and knowledgeable, and they accommodated vegetarians without blinking an eye. The food was incredible and offered at a very reasonable price for a prix fixe dinner. It's BYOB, but the attached bottle shop has everything your wine-loving heart desires.

We had the pleasure of dining here in December for a company holiday dinner. This was our second time dining with Atlas, and it was wonderful. The food was amazing and the staff was incredible. I mentioned to the bartender that I couldn't have alcohol due to an upcoming surgery. He must have passed the information on to everyone because I didn't have to turn down any refills or anything. They made sure that all the temptation was removed from my place setting and skipped me when they served specialty cocktails at the table. It was very appreciated. I love the atmosphere and being able to wander around looking at all the various wines and bottles. The restrooms are clean and well stocked. If you are looking for a nice place to dine, I recommend Atlas.

This bistro place labels itself "fine dining" but dropped the ball on all courses but 2 (of 6). Oysters and Octopus! I swapped out my octopus for vegetarian as Octopi are too smart to eat and neat looking. But was looking forward to the Foise Gras duck mousse which I normally LOVE but this Foise Gras was soooo greasy and oily I couldn't choke it down! Oil squirted out the sides of what would normally be a delicacy! How crude! Making everything too rich and greasy. $500 for a 3 hour meal only works when the food is fresh and good. This chef made things so oily, greasy and rich the next day my belly hurt. To be fair though, I did enjoy the noodle dish and the dessert and one of the sauces. Hey maybe the normal chef was away or something who knows but we did not have a good experience here. Grease belly ache and lots of hub Bub about nothin.

My husband took me here for my birthday and everything was perfect; from the amazing service to every single dish, the wine selections/recommendations and attention to detail. Very happy with this place. 10/10 Went back a second time 5 months after the first visit. Again, it was all perfect. The food was delicious and so was the wines. 10/10 it is my favorite restaurant for sure!

Absolutely decadent. Imagine going to a private art room after choosing a gorgeous bottle of wine from an intimate wine cellar, and then getting to sit down to a beautiful luxurious dinner prepared by your own personal chef in that at room. That's Atlas Bistro. Intimate, luxurious, decadent. It's location threw us off at first, but as any good mom ever said, never judge a book by its cover. For the expertly prepared dishes we experienced, each more divine than the next, you would easily pay 3x's as much.

Once again, Atlas hits it out of the park!! This review would be SO long if I went through all of the nuances of the ingredients and preparation on the menu! Suffice it to say, this is such a delight to have in Phoenix, and foodies would be hard pressed to find many (any?) complaints. Having dined In MANY countries around the world, we still found completely novel and unique combinations here that we never thought would exist. It was delicious, And continues to illustrate that many of these so called classics are sort of tired, rote, and overpriced. This no frills place is a delight to the palate. Max in the wine bar was uber helpful mit German wines! Thanks Atlas!

The definition of a hidden gem. It's hard to believe that a restaurant with such amazing quality food is hidden in this strip mall on N. Scottsdale Rd. Once you walk inside, you are teleported into a small romantic atmosphere. My wife and I have now gone back twice and cannot decide which prefix menu we enjoyed more. You get a wide variety of small bites, seafood, amazing well cooked red meat and always a stand out dessert. One of my favorite parts about this restaurant is that it is BYOB and the wine bar attached to the restaurant has such a wide variety of outstanding wines that I had never heard before. The waiters there know a ton about these bottles of wine and are happy to help you pick out which wine will go best with your dinner. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation here for your next special occasion.

This is the most unassuming fancy restaurant you'll ever go to. Tucked away in a random strip mall, you'll question if you're in the right place...you are. Great food and great service on a changing pre-fixe menu! Make sure to give yourself some time to explore the wine shop before or after!

Eating at Atlas Bistro is an exceptionally wonderful experience. Well, you may not believe you are in a five star restaurant when you pull up to the storefront, when you step inside, it is the definition of diamond in the rough. The food at Atlas Bistro is exceptionally good making it, one of the best restaurants in Arizona. It is an excellent place to meet with friends for a high-end evening. Pay the money; it's worth it!

We enjoyed a very tasty dinner last Saturday night. The ambiance is decent - nothing special in a medium sized rectangular room with some oil paintings on the wall and the tables following the lines of the walls so it felt somewhat "linear", if the tables were turned at 45 degrees it would feel a lot softer. We brought our own bottle of Turley Zinfandel and it is no longer available however we asked just in case and they said no, however they did not suggest any other offering as a substitute. We also requested salt and pepper at the start so that we would not need to ask for it later and they never brought it, luckily we never needed it. Those few items along with no bread service and a lackluster dessert brought it down to four and a quarter stars from a solid four and a half which would have been rounded up to five. On to the meal! The amuse bouche was a fried triangular wonton crisp with steak tartare with a hint too much mustard and an almost cooked color - not a nice red as one would expect. It was fine however the lack of acidity and freshness brought it down. The first real course was the best of the night. Three decent thickness slices of yellowtail tuna on a delicious and light ginger wasabi vinaigrette with freeze dried corn, red onion bits, salsa verde dollops and drops of lime oil. The flavors were incredibly fresh and perfectly balanced. We could have had two more plates of this and called it a night! The next course was a salad with frisée, roasted red and yellow beets, blue cheese and a very tasty toasted hazelnut dressing. The pasta course was hand cut spaghetti a la chitarra with smoked pork belly and a few drops of salted egg yolk. It was rich and had great flavor, just a tad too small at four forkfuls. The main was filet mignon with a pink peppercorn poivre sauce, a few roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, some parsnip purée and an onion jus. The meat was incredibly tender and perfectly cooked. Dessert was a strawberry shortcake basically in a small glass jar. It was quite sweet and good but not elevated enough for a tasting menu. Service was professional and efficient. We will most likely return for another special evening.

My husband and I dined here on a date night. This place is small AND IN THE BEST WAY! It is the most quaint, cozy restaurant! Ambiance was absolutely AMMMMAAZZZINGGG. Service was AMAZZZZINGGGG! The only people working were the cook, one server and the owner (who also was serving, being the sommelier all while running the whole place and he did a phenomenal job!!!) Our food was spectacular and this was the first time I tried oysters and LOVED THEM. I now love them and want them everywhere we go haha. They have a wine shop connected to the shop so you can walk around and pick the bottle you want and the server will bring it to your table. LOVE THIS CONCEPT. It was so fun! YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE. I'M SERIOUS!!!

I can't believe I haven't already left a review for this place because it is fantastic! Truly a hidden gem! Everything on the set menu was outstanding and I loved all the different flavors and dishes. There were seven of us, none of us had been here before and we all LOVED it! The wine sommelier was a young woman and we so enjoyed her enthusiasm and knowledge and she steered us to some really great wines that were very reasonably priced. Have your taste buds ready for a delicious experience!!

Surprising little jewel in the heart of a strip mall! Literally from the outside Atlas Bistro is an inconspicuous and almost hard to find place, which really piques your interest. The food and the presentation are beautiful and the portions are on the smaller side. Typically what you'd find in a higher gastronomic dining experience. However if you require larger food portions then this may not your place. Some other things to consider; You have the option to bring your own booze. However they have excellent wine and champagne on offer. If you prefer a cocktail, simply consider bringing something along or going somewhere else for a drink beforehand. Despite the size of the restaurant , they definitely have the capability of serving larger crowds, as we were part of a larger crowd when we dined there. They did a nice job and were very attentive during an additional champagne and hors d'oeuvres hour beforehand which was a elegant touch. The dinner itself took three hours, which is nice for those of us who are looking for somewhere to linger with friends and drink wine Service was good but spotty as some of the fellow guests thought the service was 'transactional' and not warm. Overall I found this to be a surprisingly pleasant experience you would find in a big city restaurant like LA or New York.

This wonderful little bistro and wine shop are definitely "under the radar" here in Phoenix. Tucked away in a nondescript strip mall, this establishment has fine dining and wonderful wine adventures written all over it. The fixe-prie five course meal was as good as those we have had at Michelin Star restaurants, for a lot lower price. The wine shop is surprisingly well stocked with wonderful selections and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with both food and wine. We brought several of our own bottles in for our party of six and really enjoyed how the staff served them and matched them to our courses. Overall, a wonderful small restaurant with exceptional food and service. 5 stars for sure.

Don't let the strip mall fool you, this is one of the best meals in Phoenix. We went before under a different chef and it was alright, but have gone twice in the last year with Chef Jabari and each dish was incredible. Great service, nice wine selection next door. Will be back soon!

"Chopped" winner Cory Oppold has put together a fantastic dining experience for the Valley. Don't be deceived by the unassuming exterior -- the food shines bright! The menu is prix fixe with three courses. We went as a group of 4 so we were able to try the whole menu. Everything was exceptional! A lot of care is taken to craft interesting ingredients and beautifully plate them. The restaurant also includes a staff sommelier, who can help you pick out a bottle of wine from the wine store next door. Tips: - Make a reservation to ensure you get a table -- the dining room is very small and intimate (maybe 10 tables) - Check in on yelp to get a free bottle corkage fee

I wanted to find a special place for dinner and their $65 3-course prix fixe menu called out to me. I called ahead and was able to personalize the menu, which I thought was a nice touch. We got there 30 min early, and browsed the wine store. The gentleman who assisted us was very helpful and friendly - we ended up choosing a bottle and started to sip on it prior our meal in the tasting room area. We were seated, given waters, and pours of our previously chosen bottle, which our wine connoisseur had brought over a little earlier. It took a little while for our orders to be taken (30 min!!!!). There was one waiter and one waitress taking care of the 7-8ish tables, and they hustled and bustled around to make sure everyone was taken care of. I'm not sure if adding one more person would have sped things up, or slowed thing down, due to the limited space they are working with. When our orders came out, they took the utmost care to describe every item in detail, which I greatly appreciated because who can remember what we ordered. Everything was truly delicious, and there was a little snack of a fried eggroll they had included as a pre-appetizer. It's too long to list what each dish had (and let's be honest I probably couldn't), but each piece of duck/fish/lobster/pork was cooked perfectly. Portions weren't the biggest, but with a bottle of wine between two people, it was enough. We opted for two desserts - the beignets and a pear tart. The beignets were rather disappointing, as chewy as disappointing really; the pear tart was very light, but nothing really special. I'd say pass on the desserts unless you were absolutely dying for something sweet. Two prix fixe + 2 desserts + $25 bottle + tip = $225. Be sure to check in on Yelp to get the corkage fee waived if you end up bringing a bottle of wine!! All in all, fancy and yummy meal, great BYOB option, all taking place in a simple, no-frills setting.

Hot damn! You can work for Yelp and still realize that you know very little about the F&B scene! For some odd reason, I THOUGHT Atlas Bistro was a relative newcomer to the scene, opening a couple of years earlier. Reality? 20 years in business! I can assume that I must have heard some buzz about Atlas a while ago and attributed it to them being new in town. The more important point is that when a place is still generating buzz (and revenue!) after two decades in the game, this is a restaurant well worth checking out. I LOVED my dinner here. Everything about it was flawless. From the service to the wines to the courses, this was such a great experience. It's been some time since I've had a meal I'm genuinely enthusiastic about. That says something when I visit so many restaurants. To be clear, I came here as part of a dinner group and I'm not sure how much our meal deviated from the norm, but I don't think by much. Everything is a prix fixe menu. I was told that Atlas Bistro is one of the few restaurants in town with a BYOB policy (corkage: $25). As a bonus? They have an incredible selection of wines available for purchase at decent prices. I enjoy wines but am by no means a connoisseur. However, one person in my group is a wine expert and was simply raving about the wine selection. The only thing that I found a little odd is that even if you buy the wine from them, the corkage fee still applies. But whatever. Since the menu rotates, I'm not going to address many of the dishes that we had other than to say they were excellent. Everything was prepared with heart, portions were good, and flavor was front-and-center. I can't imagine coming here and having a bad meal. Our dessert course was a cheese plate which I found odd but it was delicious! Due to the set menu nature of Atlas, I would recommend checking what is being served in advance if you have dietary restrictions or preferences. Someone in our group requested that the steak be swapped out for fish which they were able to accommodate, but I personally found inappropriate given the style of the operation. Another thing that I loved was the intimate environment. Reservations are key for a few reasons. One is that they're only open a few nights a week and they take off most of July and August (book those reservations now!). Additionally, there aren't a whole lot of tables which I found to be a plus. Atlas Bistro works for everything from an intimate date to an intense business discussion. It's rare to find that. As if you couldn't already tell, I am a convert to the cult of Atlas Bistro! Don't tell anyone I didn't know about this local gem before. Haven't been? Book now!

This is the best restaurant in Arizona. Anyone can make a great beef and some reviewers think they deserve a Michelin star but they are all wrong. Atlas Bistro is by far the most creative and deserving of 5 star review. The perfect selection of top wine, fabulous food and perfect service... Best of all is there are only a few tables so it is great not to have to share this with the football team who comes dressed in T-shirts and knows nothing about fine food... Ocean Club.. you and the football team can be besties....

What a hidden gem! We had the five course chef's tasting menu last night. Everything tasted absolutely wonderful, special sauces, and flavors made for fantastic tasting experience and an unforgettable evening. Todd was an attentive and professional waiter. He described each course perfectly. The dining room was not busy or noisy, great acoustics. We will return.

It had been years since we visited A.B. and a recent review in the news prompted a return. The service is top-notch, food beautifully plated, and most of it very tasty. Servings are quite small, so not a place I'd recommend if you have a big appetite. Three courses with a few options in each section. There was at least one veg option in each. Course 1: Roasted beet "pastrami" was a pretty arrangement of beets sliced into sticks. It was good, but the smoked salmon was better served with two small dollops of creamy potatoes. Course 2: A roasted squash was perfect for fall and the lobster in green curry sauce also delish (+$15 up-charge). Course 3: I enjoyed the butternut tortellini, but wasn't a big fan of the fish which was a bit overcooked for my liking. $65pp for the three courses, not including upcharges for special items like the lobster. It was all pretty good, but we left hungry. Our servers was helpful recommending a wine from the bottle shop next door and didn't judge us by our price range. Good option if you want a place that serves fancy-feeling food in a not-stuffy atmosphere, but not a place I'd go back to given the cost.

Great hidden gem! Came for a glass of wine, stayed for the evening! Incredible wine shop connected to one of the best value tasting menus I've ever seen!

We celebrated anniversaries with our friends and the owners made it so special we couldn't have been happier. Atlas Bistro is unique and so unlike other top restaurants in Scottsdale. The food courses are all wonderful and the wines magnificent. Try it yourself!

Hidden gem! Great for special occasions. 3 course tasting menus with local rotating items. As a pescetarian, I found plenty to chose from. All preparations are unique and fresh. Staff was friendly and helpful. Restaurant is BYOB and attached to a local wine store. Makes for an affordable night out of delicious cuisine. Small dining room and not open daily so be sure to make a reservation!

While the meat-eaters seemed to enjoy their food, I was very disappointed with the vegetarian option. It was certainly not comparable to their main menu. I was given no vegetarian menu and was not asked if there were any vegetables which I didn't like. I didn't know what I was getting until it was placed in front of me and literally pushed aside $50 worth of mushrooms, asparagus and radish which I didn't want to eat. I enjoyed the one piece (yes, one piece) of broccoli on a spoon at the beginning and also the dessert. Everything served in between was a disappointment. My main dish was an overly browned croquet. The taste was off-putting because the coating was browned to the point of almost tasting burnt. I left the majority of it on my plate. I would not recommend this $110 vegetarian meal, it's definitely not worth the price charged. Spend your money on literally anything else.

Hear about this restaurant but never try. Until I hear about special tamales on Facebook, I decided to pre order prime brisket tamales on their last week of special menu. The tamales are so huge and taste amazing. We finished 6 of them (one order) in two days. They were so nice that they sent out heating instructions after I picked my order up. This place is nice, cozy, and small. I am interested to check back in with their regular service.

This place has been on my list for a while, particularly because of the BYO, and we finally tried it out. It's attached to a little wine store, so before sitting for dinner you can mosey around and buy some wine, OR you can bring in your own from home if you forgot. So it's a coursed out meal, 3 courses total and it's the small fancy size portions. I started with the fried burrata - good texture but sadly a little cold, still good though. My second course was the chorizo stuffed sweet potato which I though was very good. It looks funny when they serve it because it literally looked like a mini sweet potato cut in half and plopped on the plate. Once you cut into it, the chorizo and queso fall out so nicely and then just gobble it up. YEP! Main course were scallops and they were perfectly cooked with a great sear and crisp on the outside. I wish I could give this 4 stars, but I don't think it's quite there. And what add to this is when we first checked in, the host walked away and didn't mention anything about our table being ready or needing to wait. Okay, whatever, but we stood there awkwardly for 5 minutes still unsure of what was going on. Finally 10 minutes later we got sat at a table that had been open the whole time. Not a big deal and this wasn't a terrible experience but I think if the customer service and food were just the tiniest bit better, we'd be at 4 stars.

We had an amazing dining experience here- Todd was an incredible host! I didn't know he's the owner, until the very end! This is a gem - from service, to food to the wine pairings! They deserve the 5 stars! I will definitely return when I'm in Arizona again!

This place is so unassuming from the outside but our whole experience inside was amazing! The food was incredible, the service couldn't be better, and the atmosphere is super cozy. It reminded me of restaurants back in New York. Loved the concept of picking out a bottle to bring to the table too. I will definitely be back for a special occasion!

Simply put, this place is sensational. I had dinner here a couple months ago. Tiny little unassuming restaurant in a strip mall, maybe 10 tables. Staff was great, food was phenomenal, and it's BYOB (they sell bottles of wine in the sister establishment next door, in case you forget). Fixed course meals like this can often times have tiny portions. The portions here are more than fair (that said, if you have a huge appetite, I still wouldn't show up starving) and the food is better than its main competitors in Scottsdale (Sel, Cafe Monarch) which are both much more expensive. At $100-$125/plate the value at Atlas Bistro is phenomenal.

Food was delicious but the service was horrible. Oscar(part owner) definitely needs to incorporate customer service training into his lifestyle. Not only was he rude but he used profanity to get his point across. I have never felt so humiliated and ashamed by his behavior. Such a nice place however I will not return because of this. Note to those planning on visiting, YOU WILL HAVE A CORKING FEE EVEN WHEN YOU GET WINE FROM THEM! This was not an issue if explained properly.

Been to a lot of fancy restaurants, this one for the money is such a value The food was incredible and the service was top notch

I surprised my husband for his birthday with dinner at Atlas Bistro. It has been way too long since we dined there. We thoroughly enjoyed the amazing food, party in your mouth with textures and flavors in each dish. We opted to share the Hudson Valley foie gras rather than each have one. The kitchen accommodated my lactose intolerance beautifully - thank you! Started with the amuse bouche, followed by the kingfish crudo had layers of flavor and texture, the curry lamb salad had layers of flavor and texture, the pork rib had a great sauce with it, the prime filet mignon was cooked perfectly, medium rare as requested. The dessert was modified for me. Both dessert dishes were beautifully presented, like the rest and just as delicious. The service is very good, paying attention to fill water glasses, removing empty wine glasses, etc. The ambiance is cozy. I enjoyed receiving an email thanking us for dining there and asking for our feedback.

Amazing food and service! Highly recommend. A very small dining room so make a reservation.

So the first time we went to the restaurant we thought we were in the wrong place. This restaurant is in a strip mall so not our usual kind of place. Anyways friends invited us and we were so impressed. All the food was amazing. They accommodated my food allergies. We will definitely be back.

We have been customers of Atlas Bistro for many years. They have hosted many dinner celebrations for our family. Todd Sawyer and his team have created a lovely dinning experience. It's intimate, the menu is always exciting and delicious. We are wine people so it has been so much fun to BYBO but also it's wonderful to "see" what the other guest are drinking. Atlas Bistro is Scottsdale's hidden gem.

Who says you can't BYOB to a fine dining restaurant? Atlas Bistro offers a unique 3-course prix fixe menu for only $65, and since it's connected to a wine store, you can choose your wine next door and bring it over to enjoy with your dinner. Genius! My boyfriend and I came here for our anniversary and they even printed out new menus for us just to wish us a happy anniversary. How thoughtful!

Atlas is a top restaurant sure to give a culinary experience not forgotten. The menu selection is a true testament to fine dining. However the piece de resistance for the restaurant and wine store is their knowledgable and vivacious sommelier, Annie! She made the birthday dinner for my friend so memorable. She helped selected fantastic wines from the Tuscany region and started us out with a champagne toast!

Fantastic! The wife and I had been looking to try this place for a while. We finally pulled the trigger and couldn't believe it took us so long. Start by wondering into the wine shop and selecting the wine of your choice. Not sure what to get? Simply ask the experienced staff that actually know wine rather than how to up charge customers. The food was excellent and the service matched. Thank you Atlas, we'll be back.

If you are a foodie, then you MUST come and check out Atlas Bistro!! To start, the restaurant is small. There are only 10 tables in the entire place, and it is attached to a wine store (which is convenient since it's BYOB). But the small space just adds to the intimacy and the experience. The food that comes out of the kitchen here is like beautiful artwork. The plating of the meals are absolutely stunning! It's the type of stuff that you only expect to see at super fine dining restaurants in NYC, LA, London....Our eyes enjoyed the food without even tasting it. And getting to the taste, every detail on the plate has a purpose and a distinct flavor. All the ingredients are fresh, upscale, and unlike anything you would get at any other restaurant in the Valley. We dined for restaurant week, so had the pleasure of tasting their many different dishes. The 2 things that stuck out to me the most were the pork duo with tomatillo sauce (the sauce was heavenly), and the duck breast. Now, I've eaten duck breast before, but never one like this. It was cooked beautifully and you could cut through it like a perfectly cooked filet. I ate every bite of that duck, and if they keep any duck items on their menu, I am going back just to see what other exciting things they do with it. Our overall experience was unlike any other at Atlas Bistro, and I am looking forward to enjoying many other foodie friendly dining adventures there in the future.

It's a little restaurant in a strip mall. You enter via the AZ Wine Company next door. The tables are packed in giving it a very cozy feeling. The food was excellent. The problem I had was the online menu did not match the printed menu exactly. This place is BYOB. You can bring wine to match the menu, but if the menu is different the wine may not be appropriate. The good thing is AZ Wine Company is next door and ready to supply your needs. Since the tables are very close to each other there is no room for the ice bucket to keep your wine cold. The ice bucket is kept in the back of the room with your wine. This means the server needs to get your wine each time you empty your glass. We had to ask the server several times that we needed our glasses filled. I've seen other tables go to the ice bucket and bring back their wine.

I kick myself in the butt for not coming here sooner. My hubby took me here for my birthday dinner since I love BYOB restaurants. This place is small (about 10 tables) and have a three course meal for $60! I ordered the foie gras for the first course and it was melt in your mouth good. For the 2nd course I had the hand made tortellini. I could have licked my plate clean. For the third and final course I ordered the Grouper and my husband had the Wagu Hanger steak with Peruvian purple potatoes. Everything was so fresh and decadent! We have decided to come here more often and try new things they offer. Their menu changes weekly so it keeps it very exciting. Reservations are a must!

This place is a diamond in the rough. It is in a strip mall, so I wondered if I was in the right place. When I entered everything changed. I was early so I spent time in their wine shop. Found a bottle of wine I have not seen for 10 years. The food and service where amazing. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back.

Atlas Bistro provides everything you could want in an establishment and is truly a hidden gem! Atlas is BYOB and like Stacy M. has mentioned you get free corkage with a Yelp Check-In. Don't have a stock of wines to bring in? They have local wines within the same building of the small restaurant and the staff is greatly knowledgeable on pairings. (Wine glass emojis x 10). I love the usage of local ingredients. Not only does it ensure freshness, it promotes the community, local farmers and showcases the best produce from Arizona. The restaurant itself is small, intimate and unpretentious. The noise level is perfect, adequate lighting for dinner and felt cozy. Definitely something you would not expect based on it's outside appearance and location. This review is for Arizona's Fall Restaurant Week with Atlas providing a Three Course Prix- Fixe Dinner Menu. Red Wine was brought from home to accompany this meal. First Course: Hudson Valley Foie Gras Pate, Oregon Blueberries, Candied Walnuts, Shaved Grapes, Celery Leaf, Granola, Balsamic, Blueberry Coulis While Foie Gras is rich and buttery, this course is offset with refreshing and light flavors from the fruit, the balsamic's acidity and the walnuts and granola for texture. I thought this dish was good, but probably would have enjoyed the pate if it was lightly seared as it was served as a shaped disk or with a more substantial textural aspect like a wafer or cracker. Second Course: Braised Niman Ranch Pork Shoulder, Northern White Beans, Carmelized Sauerkraut, Cippolinis, Celery Root, Pork Rinds, Ham Hock Consomme I'm a big fan of Niman Ranch, so I had to get this course. This was literally a fancier take on Pork and Beans. The Consomme is poured table side and was clear, light but flavorful. I found the Pork Shoulder was a good portion, but found it a tad bit too salty and slightly tough. I believe the seasoned pork shoulder combined with the ham hock consomme was just a touch too salty together. Third Course: Australian Wagyu Hanger Steak, Citrus Cured Yolk, Red Lentils, Tempura Mushrooms, Broccoli, Curry Cauliflower, Black Mustard Demi-Glace How the hell can you pass up on Wagyu? Obviously, a rhetorical question. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare. The pieces were tender and had that lovely, gamey distinct flavor of Wagyu. I thought the Tempura and Demi-Glace paired well with the Wagyu and loved the Citrus Cured Yolk that was microplaned over as a garnish, it added texture and gave the dish a little lift. The Curry Cauliflower I could have done without as it was way too overpowering in regards to the rest of the dish. All in all the staff was so genuine, knowledgeable and sweet. Food came out in a timely manner and was explained perfectly. Honestly, one of the best places I've had here in Arizona and I'm so glad to have made it out here for Restaurant Week. Here's to more foodie finds such as this!

Atlas Bistro hires the very best upcoming chefs. The past chefs have moved on and opened some of the best restaurants in the metro Phoenix area. Atlas Bistro is a very tiny upscale ten table restaurant that's B.Y.O.B. It's adjacent to a very good wine shop next door. This restaurant serves up organic, local, wild line caught exotic dishes. All the dishes I had were painstakingly detailed and masterfully prepared. We started with an amuse bouche of House Smoked Hawaiian Opah Fish with a caper and Lemon Aioli. It was so darn tasty I wish I could have purchased some to bring home. My first course was a combination of crisp cucumber, sweet watermelon, creamy Israeli Feta, jicama, pickled honeydew, pistachio, fresh mint tied together with watermelon/lime vinaigrette. This was so light but bursted with bright flavors. Just delicious! My second course was a very detailed beet salad. What stood out were the beets. You can taste how different a just picked beet taste. It has a totally different texture. The whole salad was earthy and bright from the fennel and tangy from the blue cheese. The crisp rye berries added some texture. Dinner was Wild Hawaiian Hebi Spear Fish. The fish was mild sweet, meaty, moist with a nice tasty crust. This dish had many components but the one that stood out was the beet infused cous cous topped with harissa. It was so darn delicious it was the star of the plate. It had great flavors. I had to fight off my husband from taking too much of it. Unfortunately I was to full to try one of the interesting sounding desserts. Being that this is a B.Y.O.B. place I do note your bottle of wine you bring might not pair with the plates you order but if you drink wine between plates it doesn't matter. As of the time of this review the corkage fee is $15.00

The foods are Michelin star grade, in presentation, ingredients, and cooking. The services attentive and accommodating. The decor and ambien are like a cheap eatery. But this is not a cheap place. I understand that Foie Gras is always on the menu. If so, it is a must-order. Otherwise, it is prix fixe seasonable 3 course menu. The place is attached to the wine shop next door and you can buy your own wines into the restaurant without charge. That's definitely a great deal. This will be among Phoenix's bests.

Love this place and can't wait to go back. Food is as good as it gets! Service was outstanding. Be sure to make reservations, the restaurant does not seat many parties.

My first visit to the wine shop here was quite enjoyable, and I was hoping to continue to love it, but things went downhill when dining at the bistro. On my first visit, I sat at the bar area, and one of the owners, Todd, poured my friend and I a sample of wines. We stayed and chatted for quite a while and I left with a few lovely bottles. I was eager to return, and invited 3 girlfriends to join me to dine. I will say the food, although a bit on the salty side, was overall good in terms of presentation and creativity. The issue lies entirely in the service, mainly provided by the other owner, Oscar. Oscar came to our table, did not explain the menu or mention they were out of the foie gras which was one of the reasons we came, and immediately asked us if he could pour wines for us to try and what we like in terms of style. I knew this was a BYOB, but I did not bring a bottle of wine and decided against purchasing one from the shop since I wasn't sure if my friends wanted to drink. I figured he was allowing us to sample some wines just like the other owner Todd did on my first visit to the wine store. Well he kept pouring all night, so we were kinda stuck with what he brought us, and he never went over the prices, but we enjoyed the bottles so it was fine. The issue arose when we noted a $50 corkage fee on the bill. We asked why he did not share there was a corkage fee, since customarily, that is charged when a patron brings their own bottle of wine. We did not, nor did we buy any from the shop. Oscar served it to us directly from the restaurant, without even being upfront about what he was doing, and then charged us. His response was the corkage fee is stated on the menu. Instead of a simple, "I'm sorry you didn't catch that and it wasn't clear that even though I am pouring the wine from the restaurant directly, we are going to charge you a corkage fee that doesn't fit the definition of the term in order to act as a BYOB because we don't have a liquor license", he literally asked if we could read and was extremely disrespectful and condescending. On my way out, I attempted to tell Todd I was disappointed by his partner's behavior and would not be returning, but before I could another patron at the bar l started screaming over me. I am appalled that the owners of this restaurant would treat us this way and allow for us to be verbally assaulted by a random man. It says so much about the establishment and the type of people that frequent it. Please, please, please do not support this demeaning behavior and go elsewhere.

The food was not up to the calibre they aspire/claim to have, i.e., good but no sophisticated flavors. Also a fixed 5-meal menu - absolutely no choices! - due to COVID! The $20 corkage fee for leaving you on your own after pouring the first glass is a bit inattentive but because of COVID we are understanding of their potentially shortage of staff or other limitations.

I was under the wrong impression that the only place in Phoenix to go for a Molecular Gastronomy experience was Kai. I got searching in earnest to surprise my wife on her B'Day, mid June and came across Atlas. The first thing that hit me was the unassuming aura about the place. Small, Non-Pompous BYOB, tucked away in kind of a strip-mallish place (if one exists in downtown scottsdale). The Personalized Menu they provide is quite an added value for effect, if you are truly trying to impress someone. But that is not all. There were 4 of us at dinner and we were seated a quite corner, not that the rest of the restaurant was noisy. The walls seemed to have voice cancellation padding, the likes you would put in a home theatre room. Since there was 4, we pretty much got to taste two or three options within each of the three courses ( + a welcome palette). Among the first course, Foie Gras was melt in the mouth. Duck Egg and Pork Cheek were the winners among the second course. The Groper and unbelievable Steak were the highlights of the final course. The lamb that I ordered was disappointing though. For some reason, it tasted dry although it was medium done. Dessert options Lemon Cheesecake and Double Chocolate Brownie took us into trance. We were sad that we had to get out, but truly speaking we were stuffed and satisfied, and I had collected enough brownie points to last me another year

I have been here over 20 times in my life but it had been awhile and we were afraid of it not living up to our memories. Wow, it exceeded all expectations. Everything was not only beautifully plated but had amazing flavors. I highly recommend the foie in whatever iteration they are serving it and there are no bad choices when it comes to any of the courses. Lastly Todd and his team always take great care of us. The service is friendly and knowledgeable without being stuffy which is perfect. Thank you for another great meal Atlas. We won't wait as long between the next visit.

The food here is outstanding. We are foodies from big cities and this was the best meal I've had in years. I was shocked to find this gem in Phoenix, a place where we've found few truly exceptional meals. I appreciated the expertise we received choosing wine and even with a $20 corkage fee per bottle (we bought two), the price was still much less than it would have been if the restaurant had supplied the wine. The foie gras was possibly the best I've ever had. Everything was perfect. This place should definitely be on everyone's Phoenix bucket list.

One-half bistro, one-half wine store... This restaurant is basically the back-room for AZ Wine Company. You enter through the wine store (where you can incidentally pick a bottle for dinner from their vast collection), then you make your way over to their dining area. Don't worry -- if you purchase wine from their shop, they will wave the cork fee for dinner. The cozy (read: teeny-tiny) bistro section, is dimly lit and sparse on decor. But if you happen to love candles and basic black everything, this is the spot for you. Their menu is small, but the dishes are flavorful and well prepared. Their website claims that the food is southwest inspired -- but that's not exactly how I would describe it. The courses are more like French PLUS: French + Korean, French + Italian, French + Southwest... you get the picture. The waiting staff is not only polite, and well informed about dishes, but discreet (i.e. they won't bug the hell out of you while you are trying to eat). This is the perfect place to take a date. NOTE: The mapping feature doesn't accurately display where this business is located, so I uploaded a pic. It is on Scottsdale Rd (just South of Thomas) in a rather non-descript shopping center, next to a beauty salon. **UPDATE: It looks like the map has been fixed :)

Exquisite 6+ course prix fixe meals. BYO wine, but shop in the adjacent wine shop owned by the same team. As good as it gets in Arizona.

For me, this place is very special. Low-key, intimated, simple menu with the freshest locally grown vegetables. Three courses meal menu is plenty good & tasty with great selection of wines, BYOB ($15 cork-fee for each bottle). Services was excellent - Thanks Oscar & the team to make it was a great time. Cheers