My wife and I have this running debate about what \""five stars\"" means. \n\n I have given places five stars in the CONTEXT on the class of restaurant (like cheap burger joint). And other times I have been too free (I am a bit of a five star slut) with my high ratings.\n\nBut folks, from the bottom of my heart, NOCA is a solid 5 star, in any class.  Best restaurant in PHX, period. Six star if I could do it.\n\nI almost dinged them a bit for the hostess taking a while to come to the front of the restaurant to great us and for the slightly slow waitress.  But the food is ridiculously good.   I could have sat and served myself.\n\nTo be clear, I don't mean - \""Large quantities\"" or \""Cheap\"" when I say good.  I mean fine crafted food. Layered flavors. Things your tongue didn't knew existed. Balance. Food nirvana... \n\nWorth every penny. I can't wait to go back.  Thank God for NOCA!