Rita’s Kitchen $$$ 5402 E Lincoln Dr (east of N 56th St) Scottsdale • (480) 948-1700 A casual, contemporary Southwestern flair reigns throughout Rita’s Kitchen. Adobe walls, terracotta floors and wood-beamed ceilings enhance the natural, earthy Southwestern feel. Wood, stone and copper accents and vibrant artwork enliven the senses. The menu features home-style regional cuisine featuring favorites from [...]
Cielo $$$$ 7353 E Indian School Rd (at N Buckboard Trail) Scottsdale • (480) 308-1131 For travelers with a cultured palate, Cielo restaurant (pronounced “chee-EL-oh,” Cielo means “heaven” or “sky”) at Mondrian in Scottsdale, overseen by renowned international restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, combines elements of Italian from all over Italy which is highlighted by handmade pastas and specialty created [...]
Scratch Pastries $ 7620 E Indian School Rd (at N Miller Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 947-0057 “Oh. My. God. … There are so many things to love about this sweet place you’ll hardly know where to begin. May I suggest standing in front of the pastry case?” – Phoenix Magazine “Owners Duc and Noelle Liao have their own [...]
The Herb Box Eatery $$ 6990 E Shea Blvd, # 116 (E Shea & N 70th St) Scottsdale • (480) 998-8355 The Herb Box Eatery is an inviting café that offers a delightful alternative for The Herb Box faithful. Originally designed for the ‘To Go’ lunch, it has since turned into a come here [...]
Il Terrazzo $$$$ 6000 E Camelback Rd (at The Phoenician) Scottsdale • (480) 941-8200 Experience a new era of casual elegance for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine on a progressive menu of authentic Italian fare, including a variety of hand-crafted breads and fresh pastas created here at The Phoenician by our own culinary artisans. Pamper the palate with [...]
The Breakfast Club $$ 4400 N Scottsdale Rd (at E Stetson Dr) Scottsdale • (480) 222-2582 “Expect a wait on weekends, even into the early afternoon sometimes. This is Old Town Scottsdale, after all, and the young, sunglasses-and-flip-flops crowd at the Breakfast Club is the very same contigent that keeps local nightlife meccas in business. Clearly, they have [...]
Elements $$$$ 5700 E McDonald Dr (at N 56th St) Paradise Valley • (480) 607-2300 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner James Beard Award 2010 Semi-Finalists Nominee Best Chef, Southwest – Chef Beau MacMillan “Sleek design, comfy patios, quaffable margaritas and sunset views draw sweethearts and singles to this sexy Camelback Mountain retreat. Chuck Wiley’s seasonal American menu has [...]
Daily Dose $$ 4020 N Scottsdale Rd (south of E Indian School Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 994-3673 “The line of would-be guests often wraps around the brick-walled sidewalk patio, yet no one hurries you from your seat. “We don’t cook fast,” one waitress purred, laying down an especially good prime rib and crimini omelet the size of a [...]
The Original Pancake House $ 6840 E Camelback Rd (at N 68th St) Scottsdale • (480) 946-4902 The Original Pancake House was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1953 by Les Highet and Erma Hueneke. Drawing upon their many years of experience in the culinary field, and their extensive working knowledge of authentic national and ethnic pancake recipes they [...]
Cafe ZuZu $$$ 6850 E Main St (east of N Scottsdale Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 421-7997 Cafe ZuZu is located in the historic Hotel Valley Ho in Old Town Scottsdale. It is an upscale casual American Grill specializing in flavorful comfort food, utilizing local farms and ranchers. The restaurants’ classic urban-chic interior is accented by stone, natural wood [...]