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Tarbell's

$31 to $50
Contemporary American
3213 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Tarbell's

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Biltmore

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines

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From the OpenTable editors: Legendary PBS television host and James Beard-nominated chef Mark Tarbell opened his namesake restaurant in 1994, and it’s still one of the city’s hottest reservations. Come for classic dishes like Scotch beef and a grass-fed wagyu along with seasonal, seafood-forward mains, all served in a cozy space filled with paintings. A knockout wine list and fancy supplements like lobster and caviar make Tarbell’s the ultimate special occasion destination.

Executive chef: Mark Tarbell


Philosophy

At Tarbells, our philosophy is rooted in delivering exceptional service, food and wine while fostering a culture of kindness, respect, & integrity. Founded by Chef Mark Tarbell, we lead by example, prioritizing sustainability, local & clean ingredients, and nurturing a team-first culture. Each detail is crafted to create a dining experience that feels welcoming, thoughtful & unmistakably like home

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Your Place or Ours! Tarbell's offers full service catering. Please contact us for inquiries: https://www.tarbells.com/catering or cater@tarbells.com
  • Private party facilities
    Your Place or Ours! Tarbell's offers full service catering. Please contact us for inquiries: https://www.tarbells.com/catering or cater@tarbells.com
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Description
    Chef Mark Tarbell immediately elevated fine dining in Phoenix when he opened his "Neighborhood Restaurant for the Nation", Tarbell's. Chef Mark firmly believes that the Tarbell's staff are the stars. Hundreds of accolades later, the Tarbell's team continues to serve relevant, curated, Farm to Table, inspirational dishes and classic comfort food in the elegant, art-filled space. Chef brings his passion, curiosity and deep knowledge to the menu and award winning wine list. His mission - you'll feel warm, welcomed, your soul nourished and a night to remember.Mark has won five Emmy Award’s as the host of AZ PBS’s “Plate and Pour” and “Check, Please! Arizona” and is a two time inductee into The Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame as Outstanding Chef and Media Master. Mark's adventures include Tarbell’s Restaurant, Wine Bar (Tavern), The Wine Store, Tarbell’s Catering, Tarbell’s The Goods at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4, The Tavern at Terminal 3 and The Bond- Cultivate and The Vault.
  • Neighborhood
    Biltmore
  • Cross street
    32nd Street and Camelback Road
  • Parking details
    Free public lot located outside of restaurant. Complimentary valet service is offered every weekend and some weeknights.
  • Public transit
    Just outside the parking lot, on Camelback Road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Tarbell's.

4.8

4.8
(2732)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Phoenix

    Great for fine wines

  • Phoenix

    Contemporary American

  • Phoenix

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tarbell's is a Phoenix icon known for its "exceptional dining experience" and "world-class" service. Guests rave about standout dishes like Mark's Famous Meatball and the sea bass, with desserts such as the date cake and cheesecake earning high praise. The "impeccable" service and welcoming atmosphere make every visit memorable.
2,732 Reviews
  1. Dan

    Omaha28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had and we eat out often. An engaged and wonderful owner, along with some of the best food and service we have ever had. You are treated like family. Will definitely be back! Tremendous place. Thanks Mark!

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  2. Hallee Gold

    Phoenix9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We have eaten at Tarbells several times over the years and it has truly been one of our favorites. We dined there last night to celebrate my 65th birthday but were a bit disappointed. The service was just OK. The food took a long time to come out and some of the dishes were luke warm at best. Very different than what we are used to.
    Tarbell'sResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Halleee, We did get a pop Sunday... My apologies~ ! This is not the norm. But I thank you for letting me know. I'm on it. Mark

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  3. James Gold

    Las Vegas8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places…feels like home and Chef Mark and our server Kristin couldn’t have been more hospitable …we are always taken care of here :)
    Tarbell'sResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you, Thank you James!!!! I loved hangin' and chatting with you! We had sooo much fun! Thank you for the 5 all the way! Chef Mark

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  4. Doreen

    Phoenix18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve ordered the same Sea bass on each of my previous dinners in last few months and this time it was not up to par. Had a sour taste to it and was not happy with the taste for such a pricey dish. The waiter was great and took the fish off the bill. I was just surprised the food was not as good. Also not happy about the new charges for bread. May not return.
    Tarbell'sResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Doreen, Wow surprising.... this Sea Bass has been so popular we decided not to change it for a bit. We must have added too much lemon to the house made lemon ricotta that it sits on. I will correct this. With the bread. We now have a master baker making it and serve it with whipped European Butter and fresh basil from my garden and olive oil. I hope you do return we so care about making happiness. Chef Mark

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  5. Mimi

    Phoenix54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in the valley! Tarbell’s never disappoints. We had phenomenal food, wine & experience. We felt spoiled! This place is a gem and not to be missed!
    Tarbell'sResponded 4 days ago
    Helloooo Hellooooo Mimi, Wow.. thank you so much for the kind words. We appreciate this! See you soon, Mark Tarbell

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  6. Mindi Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Tarbell’s! While there were some standout dishes we would definitely order again, others fell a little short. We started with the Pulled-to-Order Mozzarella and the Hamachi Crudo. The mozzarella was a hit and something we would happily order again. Unfortunately, the Hamachi Crudo was underwhelming. It lacked the citrus and bright flavors we were expecting, making it a dish we wouldn’t recommend. For our entrées, my husband ordered Mark’s Famous Meatball, which he declared was the best meatball he’s ever had! I chose the Mr. Fish of the Moment, which was sea bass. The fish was flavorful but it was served a bit more rare than I personally prefer. Dessert was a wonderful way to end the evening. We shared the Date Cake along with cappuccinos, and the cake was absolutely delicious! Overall, we had an enjoyable dining experience at Tarbell’s. While not every dish was a winner, the mozzarella, meatball, and date cake were definite highlights and well worth ordering.
    Tarbell'sResponded 6 days ago
    Helloooo Mindi, Thank you so much for your great comments and food details. I will definitely look into the crudo and sea bass preparation. I truly appreciate your five-star recognition of our awesome service team! I hope to see you again soon! Mark Tarbell

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  7. Larry

    Phoenix90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food prepared well service spotty dessert delicious
    Tarbell'sResponded on October 27, 2026
    Good Morning Larry, We sure did get an unexpected huge pop of walk in's on Monday. I know that 3 star is not our norm especially with Franco... My apologies. Please give another chance... Chef Mark

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  8. John Gold

    Phoenix21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Friendly staff. Favorite restaurant in town!
    Tarbell'sResponded on October 27, 2026
    Helloooo John, Thank you John... all we work for is making Tar's your go to neighborhood spot! thank you for the comments and great review! Mark

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  9. Phil Gold

    St. Louis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A restaurant that truly cares about its customers. Service is impeccable, confident and well trained deep level of knowledge about menu and wines. Great wine glasses and the food is delicious and perfectly presented. Fantastic
    Tarbell'sResponded on October 24, 2026
    Wow, Thank you so much Phil! We sooooo appreciate your all across the board five-star review. :) :) I love the comments about Kristen's service ... she's amazing.. and the laugh.... See you again soon, Mark Tarbell

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  10. Patricia Gold

    Washington DC20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was perfect. Luckily, the hostess and our waitress helped guide our decisions - from appetizer (hamachi crudo) - which was amazing. Unusual, well worth ordering. Then we tried the Scotch beef and the fish of the day (sea bass). Both were delicious. The Scotch beef - tender, wonderful beef flavor. The sea bass - each bite, flaky and perfect. Yes, we finished with the chocolate mousse. Mouth watering tastes.
    Tarbell'sResponded on October 27, 2026
    this is AAMAZING Patricia! Thank you so much for the wonderful and detailed comments. We appreciate this! I'll show this to the entire team Thank you, Mark

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Your Place or Ours! Tarbell's offers full service catering. Please contact us for inquiries: https://www.tarbells.com/catering or cater@tarbells.com
  • Private party facilities
    Your Place or Ours! Tarbell's offers full service catering. Please contact us for inquiries: https://www.tarbells.com/catering or cater@tarbells.com
  • Award-winning
    1. OpenTable Icons 2026
    2. OpenTable Icons 2025
    3. OpenTable Icons 2024
  • Description
    Chef Mark Tarbell immediately elevated fine dining in Phoenix when he opened his "Neighborhood Restaurant for the Nation", Tarbell's. Chef Mark firmly believes that the Tarbell's staff are the stars. Hundreds of accolades later, the Tarbell's team continues to serve relevant, curated, Farm to Table, inspirational dishes and classic comfort food in the elegant, art-filled space. Chef brings his passion, curiosity and deep knowledge to the menu and award winning wine list. His mission - you'll feel warm, welcomed, your soul nourished and a night to remember.Mark has won five Emmy Award’s as the host of AZ PBS’s “Plate and Pour” and “Check, Please! Arizona” and is a two time inductee into The Arizona Hall of Culinary Fame as Outstanding Chef and Media Master. Mark's adventures include Tarbell’s Restaurant, Wine Bar (Tavern), The Wine Store, Tarbell’s Catering, Tarbell’s The Goods at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Terminal 4, The Tavern at Terminal 3 and The Bond- Cultivate and The Vault.
  • Neighborhood
    Biltmore
  • Cross street
    32nd Street and Camelback Road
  • Parking details
    Free public lot located outside of restaurant. Complimentary valet service is offered every weekend and some weeknights.
  • Public transit
    Just outside the parking lot, on Camelback Road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Shared starters and desserts often arrive generously sized, guests mention a huge Caesar salad, a giant meatball, and full‑size cheesecakes or multiple full‑size desserts for celebrations.

Yes, Tarbell's is well suited to date night, with an elegant, art‑filled dining room and many guests celebrating anniversaries and other special occasions.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate, though many guests still dress up a bit for anniversaries and special occasions.

Tarbell's feels elegant and art‑filled with white‑tablecloth dining, a warm, cozy room and a semi‑open kitchen that adds energy while keeping the experience polished and welcoming.

Tarbell's fills up on peak nights and can feel crowded during busy service, while Sunday evenings have been described as pretty sparsely occupied and therefore quieter.

Yes, the Tarbell's group includes nearby concepts and outposts such as Tarbell’s Tavern (wine bar), a wine store, and airport outposts like Tarbell’s The Goods at Phoenix Sky Harbor (Terminal 4) and The Tavern at Terminal 3.

Tarbell’s offers an elegant main dining room (including an upper‑level area), a bar for casual seating, an outdoor patio, and a private room for groups.

Tarbell’s tends to be calmer early in the evening and on Sunday nights, aim for an opening-time reservation (the restaurant is open daily, 4:00 pm–10:00 pm) for a quieter, more relaxed visit.

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Tarbell's

4.8
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Biltmore

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
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