Very cool place inside a very cool hotel that I never knew existed.
The Clarendon is like the indie step-brother to the clean cut Valley Ho in Scottsdale. Which makes Camus the counterpart to Trader Vic's, an equally impressive but slightly more expensive alternative.
The menu at Camus is flavorful and varied, with all sorts of influence from down home to panasian. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries and the tilapia wrap along with some sort of foreign beer for dinner. It's a can't miss.
What's most impressive about this place is that it's located in Phoenix. It serves as a testament that beneath its plastic surface, Phoenix is nurturing an independent and artistic scene that is quickly becoming recognizable and bordering on formidable in the national cityscape.
Definitely a great stop for out of towners or naysayers: Phoenix is on the up and up!