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 [...]
Posh $$$$ Improvisational Cuisine 7167 E Rancho Vista Dr, Unit 111 Scottsdale • (480) 663-7674 There Is No Menu! “Posh is the blind date of the restaurant world: an adventurous exercise in trust. This is ‘improvisational cuisine,’ so there’s no menu; you just tell the chef what you like and don’t like, and he conjures up [...]
Il Terrazzo $$$$ 6000 E Camelback Rd (at The Phoenician) Scottsdale • (480) 941-8200 Experience a new era of casual elegance for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine on a progressive menu of authentic Italian fare, including a variety of hand-crafted breads and fresh pastas created here at The Phoenician by our own culinary artisans. Pamper the palate with [...]
Jaspers Peak Bistro Bar & Grille $$ 20511 N Hayden Rd (between Hayden & Thompson Peak) Scottsdale • (480) 563-3255 Although we specialize in authentic Louisiana Cuisine and are best known for such dishes as Jambalaya, Blackened Prime Rib, the Cajun Char Burger, Voodoo Chicken as well as our homemade gumbo and Chili Orleans. We also feature several [...]
Roka Akor $$$$ 7299 N Scottsdale Rd (south of E Cheney Dr) Scottsdale • (480) 306-8800 Like its award-winning London counterpart, Roka Akor and Shochu Lounge serves contemporary Japanese Robatayaki cuisine, shochu infusions and signature cocktails in dramatic yet informal surroundings. Roka Akor keeps to the traditions of sourcing the best seasonal and local produce and seeks to [...]
Elements $$$$ 5700 E McDonald Dr (at N 56th St) Paradise Valley • (480) 607-2300 AAA Four Diamond Award Winner James Beard Award 2010 Semi-Finalists Nominee Best Chef, Southwest – Chef Beau MacMillan “Sleek design, comfy patios, quaffable margaritas and sunset views draw sweethearts and singles to this sexy Camelback Mountain retreat. Chuck Wiley’s seasonal American menu has [...]
Daily Dose $$ 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 [...]
Nourish $$ 7147 E Rancho Vista Dr Scottsdale • (480) 684-2233 Nourish is in Optima Camelview Village on Highland Ave (North of Camelback) off of Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale, AZ. A casual restaurant, Nourish serves comfort food with a healthy twist. Choose from a variety of delicious choices that won’t make you feel guilty! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, [...]