7 Local Spots for the Best Lunch in Scottsdale

Searching for a cool, local place to grab a light lunch with flavorful, fresh ingredients during a trip to Scottsdale, Arizona? We’ve got you covered!

Whether you want to sit down for a “sweet and savory” weekend brunch or relax while enjoying a late lunch and cocktail on a sun-drenched outdoor patio, we have a range of restaurants listed below to satisfy every craving! Save room for a delicious meal at these fabulous places for the best lunch in Scottsdale, AZ.

Top Restaurants for the Best Lunch in Scottsdale

1. Culinary Dropout

• Location: Scottsdale Quarter & Old Town Scottsdale.
• Price: $$

Culinary Dropout is an American restaurant that is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts. With six locations in Arizona and two in Scottsdale, it’s a great spot to grab a delicious lunch and drinks! Culinary Dropout opens for lunch on weekdays at 11 AM and on weekends at 10 AM.

The soft pretzels with provolone fondue are a favorite and a must before any meal at Culinary Dropout, and the list of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and wines pair perfectly with the restaurant’s sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and entrees. Fox Restaurant Concepts owns other great lunch spots in Scottsdale, including Flower Child, Zinburger, and Blanco Cocina + Cantina, so be sure to check them out during your trip to Scottsdale.

2. Diego Pops

• Location: Old Town Scottsdale
• Price: $$

Looking for a casual spot for tacos and margaritas with a fun, playful twist? If so, head to Diego Pops — one of the best places to eat in Old Town Scottsdale and one of the city’s trendiest lunch spots.

Diego Pops opens for lunch daily at 11 AM. Though known for its grilled street corn, you can also order flavorful tacos, burritos, and salads from the extensive menu at this local Mexican restaurant. While you wait for your food, order a cocktail from the drink menu to sip on. Diego Pops serves several types of margaritas and other refreshing drinks, such as sangria and draft beer, by the glass and pitcher.

3. Zinc Bistro

• Location: Kierland Commons
• Price: $$$

If you’re searching for a taste of Paris in the heart of Scottsdale, head to Zinc Bistro in Kierland Commons for lunch, served daily from 11 AM to 3 PM. This Parisian-style bistro serves world-class French cuisine and features a romantic garden-style patio inside the restaurant — perfect for sipping on a glass of wine while enjoying a slow-paced lunch!

The menu features French appetizers, such as French onion soup, cured meats, and cheeses, and light lunch items like salads, sandwiches, or oysters. Pair your lunch with a glass of wine from the restaurant’s extensive wine list, which features sparkling, white, and red wines from around the world and high-end bottles imported from France. Bon appétit!

4. Hash Kitchen

• Location: North Scottsdale & Gainey Ranch
• Price: $$

If your idea of “lunch” is more like “brunch,” then you’ll love the lunch spread at Hash Kitchen. Hash Kitchen is one of the best brunch spots in Scottsdale, known for its Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar, oversized brunch dishes, and inventive breakfast cocktails.

Hash Kitchen is open on weekends until 3 PM and weekdays until 2 PM — leaving plenty of time to stop by for lunch while dodging the last-morning breakfast rush. In addition to breakfast favorites like cannoli donuts and avocado toast, Hash Kitchen offers plenty of traditional lunches, like salads, sandwiches, and burgers, making it easy to find the perfect meal, whether you’re craving something sweet or savory.

5. True Food Kitchen

• Location: Scottsdale Quarter
• Price: $$

On the hunt for a good-for-you lunch in Scottsdale that also tastes delicious? If so, head to True Food Kitchen — one of the best health-focused restaurants in Scottsdale serving dishes with nutritious, anti-inflammatory ingredients to encourage lifelong health.

The menu features delicious salads and bowls, sourdough pizzas, burgers and handhelds, entrees, and desserts that cater to gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan diets. You can also order craft coffees, signature cocktails, wine and beer, and zero-proof cocktails to pair with your lunch. True Food Kitchen opens for lunch at 11 AM on weekdays and at 9:30 AM on weekends for brunch.

6. Farm & Craft

• Location: Old Town Scottsdale
• Price: $$

Located on Scottsdale Road, just down the street from Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall, you’ll find Farm & Craft — one of the best spots for an organic, farm-to-table lunch in a casual, trendy atmosphere.

Farm & Craft opens at 9 AM daily, making it the perfect spot for a late breakfast or early lunch. The build-your-own-bowl option is a popular lunch choice at Farm & Craft, or you can choose from pre-made bowls, like the Korean Bowl for Asian fusion vibes or the AZ Bowl for spicy, southwestern flair. Farm & Craft also serves salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, juices, smoothies, cocktails, and more!

7. Postino Winecafe

• Location: Kierland Commons & Old Town Scottsdale
• Price: $$

Postino Winecafe is a local favorite for bruschetta and wine, with eight locations across Greater Phoenix and two in Scottsdale. Postino is known for its bruschetta boards, which feature delicious, inventive topping combinations on soft bread, including Mexican Street Corn, Smoked Salmon & Pesto, Warm Artichoke Spread, and Brie, Apple & Fig Spread. You can also order soups, salads, and paninis for lunch or dinner.

Of course, Postino serves wines by the glass and bottle, from light, crisp whites to complex, flavorful reds. This local spot also has a great happy hour — you can snag a glass of wine for just $6 before 5 PM (perfect for a lunch outing!). Postino opens for lunch on weekdays at 11 AM and on the weekends at 9 AM for brunch.

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