Phoenix in Scottsdale- Restaurants, Bars and Dining Guide

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Andreoli's Italian Grocer				Write a Review
8880 E Via Linda	Italian	$, $$	North Scottsdale
Americanized Italian food is everywhere, but if you’re hungry for authentic sandwiches, salads, and antipasti, you need to try this place. Chef-owner Giovanni Scorzo makes all his own bread and pastries, cannoli, tiramisu, mozzarella, ricotta, and even chocolates. Daily specials might... More >>

Asia de Cuba				4 User Reviews
7353 E. Indian School Rd.	Asian, Caribbean, Contemporary, Cuban, Eclectic, Fusion	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
At this outpost of restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow's über-stylish chain of eateries, there's a supercharged vibe, with blaring Cuban rhythms, a see-and-be-seen bar area, and a buzzing white dining room filled with round tables. As for the menu, it's a delicious marriage of Cuban and Asian... More >>

Bourbon Steak				Write a Review
7575 East Princess Drive	American, Contemporary, Seafood, Steak House	$$$$	North Scottsdale
At Bourbon Steak, the ultra-high-end steakhouse at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, managing chef Michael Mina — a James Beard Award-winner whose San Francisco-based restaurant management company operates more than a dozen upscale eateries — pushes fine dining into the far... More >>

Cafe Carumba!				Write a Review
7303 E. Indian School Rd.	Latin American	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chic Latin American-styled bar and eatery with some smashing victuals, even if the menu is only vaguely Latin. Formerly that old war-horse Jacqueline’s Marketplace and Café, it retains the old place’s breakfast and lunch menu, while adding a somewhat inventive dinner menu that,... More >>

Centro Paninoteca				Write a Review
7120 E. Becker Ln.	Italian, Wine Bar	$$	North Scottsdale
The latest incarnation of the tiny building that once housed the original Goldwater’s liquor store is a cozy, casual wine bar where there’s a nice selection of affordable wines by the glass (mostly Italian), appetizers and salads that make good use of top-notch produce, and a variety... More >>

Cowboy Ciao				Write a Review
7133 E. Stetson Dr.	American, Eclectic, New American, Southwestern	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
The goofy moniker might start spaghetti Westerns playing in your head, and the shabby-chic interior may be designed to appeal to yupper-class Scottsdalians with graying temples, money to burn and the fervent need to see themselves as still cool after all these years. But the food is intriguing,... More >>

Digestif				Write a Review
7114 E. Ststson Dr.	California Cuisine, Contemporary, Italian, Wine Bar	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
The waiters wear indie rock t-shirts and the bar serves absinthe at this eclectic SouthBridge eatery, brought to us by restaurateur Peter Kasperski (Sea Saw, Cowboy Ciao, Kazimierz World Wine Bar). Chef Payton Curry’s rustic, “Cal-Ital” menu includes daily-made pastas, savory... More >>

Eddie's House				Write a Review
7042 E. Indian School Rd.	Contemporary, Eclectic, Greek / Mediterranean, New American	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chef Eddie Matney has had a namesake place before, but with his latest enterprise, he’s amping up his own star power and playing off longtime strengths. The vibe here is expectedly homey but upscale, and somewhere in bustling dining room, you’ll probably spot Matney himself, mingling... More >>

Elements				Write a Review
5700 E. McDonald Dr.	American, Asian, Fusion	$$$$	Paradise Valley
Directed by executive chef Beau MacMillan, Elements celebrates high cuisine in bold, uncomplicated style -- fancy fare that leaves pretension at the door. The ever-changing cuisine is seasonal American, but with gutsy Asian accents. Specialties include fresh seafood, organic produce and dramatic... More >>

Kazimierz World Wine Bar				1 User Reviews
7137 E. Stetson Dr.	Contemporary, Dessert, Eclectic, New American, Pizza, Wine Bar	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Without a doubt, one of the hippest places in town to enjoy an upscale wine- and appetizer-tasting experience. The settings are posh baroque, with lots of cushy armchairs and sofas. The menu is tiny -- 12 appetizers -- but the food is excellent. Duck and truffle pâté, marinated... More >>

Latitude Eight Thai Grill				1 User Reviews
11 W. Boston Street, Suite #5	Thai	$$$	North Scottsdale
Mother-son team Nicha Jithchamnonk and David Fliger serve classic Thai cooking in this stylish spot in historic downtown Chandler. The menu is a well-edited list of greatest hits with an upscale twist and a lovely presentation, from scrumptious seared Thai beef salad to luscious tom kha soup.... More >>

Malee's Thai Bistro				1 User Reviews
7131 E. Main St.	Thai	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
An attractive setting, beautiful plate presentations and, best of all, superbly seasoned cuisine make this a Thai restaurant of distinction. Skip the appetizers and go for sublime soups, in particular the spicy, milky, mouth-watering tom ka gai. You’ll love the zesty duck curry and... More >>

Orange Table				3 User Reviews
7373 E. Scottsdale Mall, #6	American, Breakfast, Coffeehouse/Cafe	$, $$	Central Scottsdale
Practically hidden in the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, this neighborhood cafe is worth seeking out, not only for its cheerful, colorful atmosphere, but also its hearty menu. Breakfast is top-notch, with a variety of caffeinated specialties (try the Mexican chocolate latte), buttermilk... More >>

Rancho Pinot				Write a Review
6208 N. Scottsdale Rd.	American	$$$$	Paradise Valley
Rustic-chic setting featuring paintings of cowboys, roughhewn chairs, and the occasional stuffed jackalope. Service is friendly, and generally faultless. Excellent wine list is a draw, as is a menu of gourmet comfort fare featuring fresh local ingredients culled daily from the area’s... More >>

Roka Akor				Write a Review
7299 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale	Japanese, Sushi	$$$$	Paradise Valley
Scottsdale’s über-stylish Roka Akor, a spin-off of London-based Roka, sets itself apart from the Valley’s myriad other Japanese restaurants by specializing in robatayaki, Japanese-style grilled dishes; a few are traditional, but many have a creative, contemporary spin. Of course,... More >>

Sabuddy Israeli Restaurant				Write a Review
6949 E Shea	Greek / Mediterranean, Middle Eastern	$$	North Scottsdale
Authentic Israeli eats in a pleasant, casual atmosphere. Serves some of the best hummus, baba ghanouj, and chicken shawarma in the Valley, and its lentil soup is so thick you can almost stand your spoon up in it. The Jerusalem meatballs are big and hearty, practically worth the trip on their... More >>

Scratch Pastries				1 User Reviews
7620 E. Indian School Rd.	Bakery, Coffeehouse/Cafe, Dessert, French	$	Central Scottsdale
Owners Duc and Noelle Liao have their own little piece of Paris at this inconspicuous strip mall patisserie/café, where the vibe is hip and low-key. Bring a friend (or grab a magazine), sip some fragrant Mariage Frères tea, and tuck into luscious traditional pastries, from... More >>

Sea Saw				Write a Review
7133 E. Stetson Dr.	Asian, Contemporary, Dessert, Eclectic, Japanese, Sushi	$$$$	Central Scottsdale
Chef Nobu Fukuda shows us in exquisite style that Japanese cuisine is so much more than simple sushi, teppanyaki, teriyaki and tempura. His “tapas” concept is art, with nouveau combinations like chilled edamame soup with crème fraîche and caviar; shinshu mushi, an... More >>

Sol y Sombra				Write a Review
20707 N. Pima Rd.	Spanish	$$$, $$$$	North Scottsdale
Stylish, Scottsdaley bar/restaurant with loads of eye candy and MILFs showing off their new headlights. But don’t let that dissuade you, or be the only reason you go. Chef/owner Aaron May has crafted an array of Catalonia-inspired tapas to amuse your bouche, and sommelier David Johnson has... More >>

Stingray Sushi				Write a Review
4302 N. Scottsdale Rd.	Japanese, Sushi	$$$	Central Scottsdale
Hip, urban, Dr. No-like sushi joint from the team that gave Scottsdale the funky-fresh tiki lounge Drift. Decor features zebra wood tables, Japanese-style restrooms, and a tank in the floor of the entranceway featuring several live stingrays. Nigiri sushi is first-rate, but the maki still needs... More >>

Swaddee Authentic Thai Cuisine				4 User Reviews
8989 E. Via Linda, #101	Thai	$$, $$$	North Scottsdale
Pretty Thai bistro decorated with Thai umbrellas and intricate Siamese paintings. Gracious service and excellent eats are the hallmarks here, with such specialties as roasted duck and massaman curries offered, as well as standards such as Thai toast, satay and panang. The place has really good... More >>

Tandoori Times Indian Bistro				4 User Reviews
6810 E. 5th Ave.	Indian	$$, $$$	Central Scottsdale
Easily one of the best, if not the best, purveyors of Indian cuisine in the Valley, brought to us by a big-city San Francisco team headed by owner Sunny Chopra and his way-talented Nepalese chef Mama Pokhrel. Meat, fish and fowl roasted in one of TT’s fiery-hot tandoori clay ovens is the... More >>

Tesoro Ristorante Italiano				Write a Review
11219 E. Via Linda Dr., Ste. D1	Italian	$$$, $$$$	North Scottsdale
Soon after Filomena Di Franco and her husband Anthony sold their popular south Scottsdale restaurant, Molise, they opened Tesoro, a cozy, 45-seat gem tucked out of the way in Ancala Village, on Via Linda just north of Shea. Together with their grown-up children, who cook and wait on tables, they... More >>

Wildfish Seafood Grille				2 User Reviews
7135 E. Camelback Rd.	Seafood	$$$, $$$$	Central Scottsdale
At this sleek new spot at the Scottsdale Waterfront, owned by executive chef John M. Carver and the same seafood pros who own Eddie V’s Edgewater Grille. Seafood doesn’t come cheap, but for freshness and preparation, it’s absolutely worth it. A lot of the dishes have a creative... More >>

3 Tomatoes & A Mozzarella				Write a Review
7605 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 1	Pizza	$, $$	North Scottsdale