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| - Now this is how fine dining should be! Crudo is all about the food and there is not a whiff of pretension anywhere.
If your interested in a dining experience that is more about snooty patrons, pretentious waiters and a formal atmosphere than the actual food, Crudo may not be for you. If however, you are interested in amazing food then you should definitely treat yourself to a meal at Crudo.
The atmosphere feels like an upscale Bistro rather than a traditional fine dining destination. There are a few patio tables with a view of old town Scottsdale and a few indoor tables that have an amazing view of the kitchen. Inside that kitchen is the genius chef who you can watch buzz around creating your fantastic food.
And then the food... my god! It is literally some of the best food I have ever tasted. The menu is constantly changing but I doubt you could go wrong with any option and there are some general tips I can offer. First, go with the multi-course option. This will allow you to try many of the chefs creations. Second start with one, or more, of his raw fish preparations. I have had butterfish, yellowfin tuna and two different big-eye tuna dishes at Crudo and each one was a an italian delight to rival the best sushi. The butterfish was the best fish I have ever tasted! I could not heap enough praise onto that particular dish to do it proper justice. Finally, be prepared to have a long meal. The chef does all the cooking himself, with some prep help from a sous chef, so the courses take a while. But believe me, with the right company the time will be enjoyable and the food is more than worth it!
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