Atlas Bistro is my favorite place to dine in Scottsdale. The entire experience is pleasant and warm. I worked with Todd, the owner, ahead of time to prepare a menu for 15 people. He was very responsive and worked hard to make sure we were all satisfied in the end.
Some highlights:
Fluke crudo - fresh and refreshing. Paired with grapefruit which added a bit of (welcomed) acidity to the fish
Seabass - served with a butternut risotto which was just fantastic. Not creamy and heavy like most risottos. The carrots and leeks were also cooked to perfection.
Sticky Toffee Date Cake - yum. very strong flavors...and I thought the whipped cream served with it was ice cream! What a great way to end the meal.
The wine shop next door is such a good idea. The selection is decent and its pretty easy to pick a bottle or two out and walk through the doors and be seated. Service is great, the waitstaff is friendly and attentive.
All in all, perfect execution and with 15 people, that isn't an easy thing to achieve.