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    ConfluenceConfluence — Contemporary American Dining in Carefree, Arizona

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    Confluence is a chef-driven kitchen in the heart of Carefree, where classic technique meets what the season actually offers — game, seasonal fish, and vegetables treated with the same care as the center of the plate.

    Come for lunch, settle in for dinner, or hand the evening to the kitchen with a tasting menu.

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    Seared lamb with chickpeas and grilled vegetables

    The Experience

    Precise cooking, warm service, unhurried evenings

    Tasting Menus

    Four courses, five courses, or the full chef's progression.

    Seasonal Fish & Game

    Halibut, opah, bay scallops, venison and guinea hen as the season allows.

    Market Driven

    The menu changes with what's arriving, not with the calendar.

    Private Events

    Celebrations, rehearsal dinners, and gatherings planned with our team.

    Inside Confluence

    A quiet room in the desert foothills

    The Confluence patio at dusk under string lights
    The bar and dining room at Confluence
    Seared lamb with chickpeas and grilled vegetables
    Set tables on the glass-enclosed patio at Confluence with desert views
    A house cocktail beside the Confluence menu
    The Confluence entrance in Carefree, Arizona
    Chilled crudo with pickled radish, pepitas and cilantro
    Heirloom tomato salad with charred onion and herbs
    A glass of sparkling wine poured at the bar
    Confluence at sunset with the Carefree mountains behind the patio
    Crème brûlée with shortbread cookies and fresh fruit
    Arugula salad with roasted beets, goat cheese and greens
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    Guest Reviews

    What our guests are saying

    "Food is simply consistently excellent. I've eaten here several times and never been even the slightest bit disappointed."

    — Edward Orcutt

    "My husband and I decided to take a chance on a new restaurant while vacationing in Arizona. Normally, we stick with restaurants we've visited before or well-known brands, but this time we stumbled upon a charming husband-and-wife-owned restaurant called Confluence, located in the Sundial Plaza in Carefree, Arizona."

    — Victoria O.

    "My wife and I decided to take a chance on a new restaurant while vacationing in Arizona. Normally, we stick with restaurants we've visited before or well-known brands, but this time we stumbled upon a charming husband-and-wife-owned restaurant called Confluence, located in the Sundial Plaza in Carefree, Arizona."

    — Bryan Bentley

    "This is a really lovely restaurant. The food and the service are both nicely done."

    — Ryan Reisman

    "Fresh, Creative and Scrumptious! If you're looking for quality dining experience, this is it!"

    — s f

    "this is my go to. It's the most enjoyable meals ever fresh delicious not complicated just amazing between husband and wife."

    — Diana C.

    Join Us for Dinner

    Reserve a table in Carefree, or call us and we'll take care of the details.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is Confluence known for?
    Our dinner menu is what guests come for — Grilled Filet Mignon, Grilled Venison Tenderloin, Roasted Guinea Hen Breast, Opah, Halibut, Nantucket Bay Scallops, Slow Roasted Beets, Guinea Hen Liver Mousse, Butter Lettuce Salad, Vegetable Soup, Soft Scrambled Goose Egg, Fried Frog Legs, Four Course Tasting Menu, Chef's Tasting Menu, and Five Course Menu.
    What is on the lunch menu?
    Lunch brings sandwiches, salads and entrées from the same kitchen, including Shrimp Po Boy, Cheeseburger, Cubano, Roasted Chicken Sandwich, Roasted Turkey & Bacon, Wagyu Beef Pastrami, French Fries, Chopped Salad, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, and Blackened Shrimp.
    What is for dessert?
    We finish with Whipped Vanilla Mascarpone, Caramelized Milk Chocolate, Sake Poached Pear, and Dessert & Cheese.
    What kind of restaurant is Confluence?
    Confluence is a Fine Dining, Contemporary American, Tasting Menu, Chef Driven Restaurant, Seasonal Menu, Date Night, Special Occasion Dining, Wine Pairing, Lunch, and Dinner restaurant, located at 36889 N Tom Darlington Dr, Suite D1, Carefree, AZ 85377.
    Do you take reservations or host private events?
    Yes — we welcome Reservations, Private Events, and Group Dining.
    Do you have vegetarian options?
    Yes — Confluence is Vegetarian Friendly. Let us know when you book and the kitchen will look after your table.
    What areas do you serve?
    We welcome guests from Carefree, Carefree Town Center, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, Desert Foothills, Terravita, Troon North, Desert Mountain, The Boulders Resort Area, Black Mountain, Anthem, New River, Rio Verde, Fountain Hills, and North Phoenix and the surrounding north Valley communities.