True Food Kitchen $$ created by Dr. Andrew Weil 2502 E Camelback Rd (at Biltmore Fashion Park) Phoenix • (602) 774-3488 Dr Weil’s True Food Kitchen is an innovative new eatery developed in partnership with Fox Restaurant Concepts and best-selling author Dr. Andrew Weil. True Food Kitchen offers a globally inspired, seasonal menu that will appeal to people [...]
Rita’s Kitchen $$$ 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 [...]
AZ 88 $$ 7353 E Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale • (480) 994-5576 “Trendy, neo-boho watering hole/cafe that pulses with energy, and remains one of the most reliable late-night dining spots in town. When the rest of Scottsdale is yawning and rolling up the sidewalks, AZ 88 is going strong like a stud bull on Viagra. God bless ‘em. [...]
BLT Steak $$$$ 5402 E Lincoln Dr (off N Hayden Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 905-7979 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner BLT Steak is found at the newly-renovated Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Set amidst a beautiful desert landscape, the 307-seat restaurant’s dramatic fire pit and regional cacti complement priceless views of Camelback [...]
Cielo $$$$ 7353 E Indian School Rd (at N Buckboard Trail) Scottsdale • (480) 308-1131 For travelers with a cultured palate, Cielo restaurant (pronounced “chee-EL-oh,” Cielo means “heaven” or “sky”) at Mondrian in Scottsdale, overseen by renowned international restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow, combines elements of Italian from all over Italy which is highlighted by handmade pastas and specialty created [...]
Carlsbad Tavern $$ 3313 N Hayden Rd (south of E Osborn Rd) Scottsdale • (480) 970-8164 “New Mexico-style Mexican food served in a cave-like setting, complete with bats and gushing waterfalls. The kitchen sends out nothing but winners, from traditional favorites like carne adovada and blue corn enchiladas to nifty platters like pork osso buco and chicken breasts [...]
Avalon $$$$ 7707 E McDowell Rd (west of N 80th St) Scottsdale • (480) 656-0010 Avalon – The upscale, culinary adventure in Contemporary Coastal Cuisine which features a distinctive menu inspired by the richness of onshore/offshore sea-bordering regions that is always fresh, deliberate, & thoughtful! “Conveniently situated between downtown Scottsdale and Tempe, Avalon’s fresh cuisine concept is invigorating [...]
The Herb Box Eatery $$ 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 [...]