Accolades

BON APPETIT

"A warm, copper-accented decor and a tempting contemporary menu have made Mark Tarbell's eponymous restaurant a welcome addition to the Phoenix dining scene..."

TRAVEL & LEISURE

"Chef and owner

Mark Tarbell...is youthful but poised, hip but laid-back. The food reflects his personality......you walk away with your soul and stomach happily full..."

WINE ENTHUSIAST

"Portobello mushrooms, roast chicken, and designer pizzas are cooked to perfection in the...wood-burning oven."

PHOENIX MAGAZINE

"Pleasant surroundings and service provide a fitting backdrop for Tarbell's collection of inspired fare."

AMERICA WEST

"Tarbell's would thrive in any major metropolis yet it has a distinct warmth and local sensibility."

CITYSEARCH.COM

"This lively American bistro is where the groovy people go. Mark's place (upscale though it may be) is clean-lined, contemporary, and just plain comfortable."

WINE SPECTATOR

"One of the very best of the new restaurants that lend a distinct cachet to the region is Tarbell's, which for me sums up a good deal of the area's vibrancy, both in its casually chic atmosphere and its smack, on-target food and wine service."

This is a rather long review of which we're extremely proud...if you'd like to read the entire piece, click here to open its page.

*Winner of Iron Chef America* on the Food Network** Mark Tarbell vs Cat Cora in "Battle Apple"
Best Restaurant Food & Wine Magazine		Award of Excellence - 1995 thru 2007 Wine Spectator Magazine
	Best New American Restaurant Citysearch.com Editor's Choice and People's Choice
Best Organic Indulgence Food & Life Magazine		Best Casual Fine Dining Phoenix Magazine
	Top Twenty Places in America for a Solo Meal (#8) Esquire Magazine
Best Pepper Steak CityAZ Magazine		Best Upscale Casual Citysearch.com
	Best Spaghetti & Meatballs New Times
Best Celebrity Chef The Rep		Best Hamburger Food & Lifestyles Magazine
	Best Chocolate Mousse CityAZ Magazine
Best Place to Dine Solo New Times		Best Steak Citysearch.com
	Best Place to Eat at the Bar The New Times (twice) and The Arizona Republic
Best Wine List Citysearch.com		Best "Mom-Like" Dessert Phoenix Magazine
	The Scottsdale Culinary Festival named Mark Tarbell 1999 Culinary Chef Extraordinaire and 2008 Culinary Media Master

We've also been featured in

The Chicago Tribune ~ The New York Times ~ USA Today ~ The Wall Street Journal