Best Restaurants for Foodies in South Mountain

Great food in a fun atmosphere. Our server Gracie was awesome and dealt with our large group with ease

My wife and I had dinner at Lom Wong for the first time last night after getting recommendations from several friends, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We were seated at the bar in the back room, which has an amazing atmosphere and only seats about 20 people. It would be an incredible space to rent out for a private dinner. Our bartender was great, and I tried a cocktail with curry infused vodka. It sounds a little crazy, but it smelled amazing and had a great spicy kick. The food was the real star. The menu is broken out by specific regions of Thailand, each with completely different flavors and styles. A few must haves were the crispy rice salad, coconut chicken soup, and short rib curry. Everything we tried was outstanding, with unique flavors and nothing like what you typically find at a traditional Thai restaurant in Phoenix. Highly recommend Lom Wong. We are already planning our next visit!

The seating outdoors was very nice. The ambience was beautiful and the weather was ideal. Our server, Faith, was very enthusiastic and cheerful, and gave us great advice. We decided on 3-course meals with bread service and dessert. That was a good choice, as we were pleasantly full at the end – and we were there for almost 3 hours! They knew it was our wedding anniversary and provided 2 free glasses of champagne, which was a nice touch. (They even gave my wife a non-alcoholic champagne, as she didn't want alcohol, and she really liked it.) I also ordered the watermelon/strawberry margarita, which was excellent – like bottled summer. It went well with the gazpacho amuse-bouche. The zucchini soup was marvelous, and the presentation was superb. Such a variety of tastes in each spoonful! The agnolotti came next, and they were amazing – the pairing with the duck confit and all the other tastes made it something to savor. We took our time with that, but it tasted so good, we could not slow down much. During the pause they helped clear our palate with a hibiscus sorbet, which was so good, I wanted to find out where to get something like it elsewhere. Then came the main, the Cornish hen leg. (The other choices were salmon or ribeye steak.) It was fabulous, pairing well with my Pinot Noir. The skin on the leg was both delicate and crunchy (and tasty!) at the same time. Again, the mix with the other tastes on the plate was inspired. Something else to really savor. While we were waiting for our desserts, they gave us a tour of the kitchen, which was fun. As soon as we entered, everyone greeted us. Faith took us to each station, and the people working there talked to us briefly and asked us questions. They seemed genuinely interested in our reaction to the food we'd eaten. The desserts (foie gras macaroon and bread pudding) arrived soon after we got back to the table, and they were wonderful. The perfect ending to a perfect evening. It was a memory that we will treasure.

We celebrated my wife’s 51st birthday last night at Le Âme at The Global Ambassador, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely to die for, but Jacob really made the evening special. He was an amazing waiter, attentive, personable, and made sure my wife’s birthday celebration felt like an occasion. Great atmosphere, outstanding service, and phenomenal food. 15/10. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back. And most importantly, happy 51st birthday to my beautiful wife! ❤️🎂🥂

We thoroughly enjoyed our first experience with this delightful tucked away secret in OT Scottsdale. Greeted by one of the owners and were taken away by the atmosphere and expert touches and attention to detail that make guest’s experience elevated and exceptional. Food was beyond amazing including variety of menu and presentation and mouthwatering flavors! My girlfriend and I surely be back soon! Thank you for your memorable hospitality, Wayward team!