Best Restaurants in
Scottsdale & Phoenix.

The most critically acclaimed restaurant in Scottsdale — Chef Charleen Badman's seasonal menu is a masterwork of local Arizona ingredients.

James Beard Award nominee Charleen Badman changes the menu every few weeks based on what's at the farmers market. Small plates designed for sharing, an exceptional Arizona wine and beer list, and a dining room that feels genuinely special. One of the best restaurants in Arizona.

The finest steakhouse in Scottsdale — Michael Mina's signature butter-poached USDA Prime cuts in the Four Seasons Troon North setting.

Celebrity chef Michael Mina's butter-poaching technique produces some of the finest steaks in the country. The truffle fries served tableside are legendary. The wine cellar has over 1,400 labels. Service is impeccable — this is special-occasion dining.

Panoramic red rock views from Paradise Valley with Chef Lisa Dahl's innovative Latin-inspired cuisine — often called the most beautiful dining room in Arizona.

Chef Lisa Dahl's flagship and her most theatrical dining experience. The sweeping mountain views from the main dining room and terrace are extraordinary. The guacamole trolley tableside is a signature experience. Latin-inspired menu with strong Arizona ingredients.

The most romantic restaurant in Phoenix — 1920s Mediterranean hacienda setting, exceptional French-inspired cuisine, and a patio that rivals anything in the state.

Set in the Royal Palms Resort since 1926, T. Cook's combines historic architecture with genuinely excellent food. The paella is their signature dish, prepared tableside for two or more. The patio garden is the quintessential romantic Phoenix dining experience.

Chef Matt Carter's stunning Old Town restaurant — exposed adobe walls, intimate dining rooms, and some of the finest Latin-inspired cuisine in the Valley.

The Mission is the most atmospheric restaurant in Old Town Scottsdale — the design is extraordinary and the food matches. The roasted corn guacamole and braised short rib tacos are the dishes to get. Strong mezcal and tequila program.

The hottest restaurant in Scottsdale right now — wood-fired Italian with an incredible wine list, the most energetic dining room in Old Town, and pastas that rival anything in Chicago (where it originated).

Maple & Ash brought Chicago's most acclaimed wood-fired Italian concept to Scottsdale and the city went wild for it. The fire-roasted chicken and the whole branzino are exceptional. The wine list is extraordinary — over 1,500 labels.

Robert De Niro and Nobu Matsuhisa's global brand lands in Scottsdale with the same exceptional omakase and signature dishes as the original.

The Black Cod with Miso is the dish that made Nobu famous — order it. The omakase menu is the optimal experience. The design of the restaurant in Hotel Valley Ho is beautiful. Celebrity sightings during Phoenix Open and WM events are common.

Chef Bernie Kantak's acclaimed gastropub — the most beloved mid-tier restaurant in Old Town, consistently excellent and genuinely creative.

Chef Bernie Kantak is one of the Valley's most respected chefs — the Citizen Public House has been consistently excellent since opening. The chopped salad is reportedly the best in Arizona. The house-cured salmon on a bagel for brunch is remarkable.

Scottsdale locals' secret for the finest sushi in the Valley — a hidden gem in central Phoenix that most tourists never find, run by a master sushi chef for over 20 years.

Hana is where Scottsdale's food industry professionals go for sushi. Chef Hajime Sato's 20+ years at this location have produced a loyal local following who return weekly. The omakase is exceptional and considerably more affordable than Nobu. Small, no reservations — arrive early.

The most popular brunch restaurant in Phoenix — beautiful Arcadia location, outstanding food, and the quintessential see-and-be-seen Phoenix dining experience.

The Henry in Arcadia is where everyone in Phoenix goes for the perfect brunch. The Farmer's Market Bowl and the Smoked Salmon Toast are the orders to make. The patio is stunning. Waits of 45–90 minutes on weekend mornings are normal — call ahead or add yourself to the waitlist via Yelp.

Historic 1930s ranch property in Paradise Valley — the finest patio dining in Phoenix metro, the best Sunday brunch in Arizona, and surprisingly excellent cuisine for what looks like a resort restaurant.

Lon's is better than its resort restaurant reputation suggests — Chef Jeremy Pacheco's cooking is genuinely excellent, and the patio surrounded by saguaros and citrus trees at Hermosa Inn is the most beautiful outdoor dining setting in Phoenix.

Phoenix's most beloved local burger restaurant — the opposite of a chain, genuinely creative burgers with local ingredients and an excellent craft beer selection.

Delux has been serving Phoenix's finest local burger since 2004. The Truffle Burger and the Nut Burger are the signatures. Small, loud, and always busy — no reservations, just show up. The sweet potato fries are excellent.

One of Arizona's most unique dining experiences — a working organic farm in South Phoenix where Chef Greg LaPrad cooks what's growing in the gardens outside.

Quiessence operates on an 11-acre working organic farm and the menu is genuinely dictated by what's in season. The prix fixe menu changes constantly — sometimes nightly. One of the most distinctive farm-to-table experiences in the American Southwest.

The finest seafood restaurant in the Valley — daily fresh catches flown in from the Pacific, excellent wine list, and a relaxed dining room that takes quality seriously.

In a landlocked desert state, Bluewater Grill has built a reputation for the most consistently excellent seafood in Arizona. The oyster bar is exceptional and the live Maine lobster is flown in fresh. Better than most coastal seafood restaurants.

Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza's celebrated Mexican restaurant — the best sophisticated Mexican food in Phoenix, outstanding margarita program, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Chef Silvana is a James Beard nominee and one of Phoenix's most respected restaurateurs. The fresh-made tortillas and mole negro are extraordinary. The margarita program uses artisanal mezcal and tequila — some of the finest cocktails in the city.