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Best Restaurants in Scottsdale: Our Local Favorites

Best Restaurants in Scottsdale: Our Local Favorites

From chef-driven dining experiences and trendy brunch spots to upscale restaurants serving international cuisine and local favorites showcasing regional flavors, Scottsdale offers a diverse dining scene that caters to all travelers — regardless of the occasion or time of day.

During a luxury stay with Stay With Style Scottsdale, you’ll be just a short distance from some of the top dining experiences in Scottsdale, outlined in this curated guide below. From Southern cuisine to hidden gems — make reservations at these incredible restaurants in Scottsdale’s world-class dining scene!

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Fine Dining

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Lunch

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Healthy & Vegan

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Breakfast & Brunch

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International

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World-Class Dining in Old Town Scottsdale

Old Town Scottsdale is home to some of Scottsdale’s top-rated culinary hotspots — from award-winning restaurants to world-class fine dining experiences. For an exceptional evening out, make dinner plans at the following restaurants in Old Town Scottsdale.

Old Town Scottsdale Restaurants

Cafe Monarch

Celebrated as one of the country's top fine-dining establishments, Cafe Monarch offers a seasonal four-course prix fixe menu highlighting local and organic ingredients, served in an intimate setting.

Virtu Honest Craft

Known for its frequently changing Mediterranean-inspired menu, award-winning wine program, and beautiful patio, Virtu Honest Craft, helmed by Chef Gio Osso, was a James Beard semifinalist in 2014.

Catch

For exceptional seafood, sushi, and steaks in a massive restaurant with a high-energy atmosphere and moody design, make reservations at Catch, located at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

FnB

FnB focuses on serving Arizona's best local ingredients — including a wine list with 100% AZ-produced wines from Wilcox and the Verde Valley. Chef Charleen Badman won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest in 2019.

Ocean 44

For a contemporary fine-dining experience showcasing hand-cut steaks and high-quality seafood, head to Ocean 44 for a glamorous evening of dinner and drinks in Old Town Scottsdale.

Fat Ox

Savor an elevated take on classic Italian favorites at Fat Ox, a chef-driven restaurant serving family-style entrees paired with wine, delicious pastas, and innovative craft cocktails.

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Casual Lunch Spots in Scottsdale

Looking for the perfect restaurant for lunch in Scottsdale? Search no further. These local favorites combine an approachable atmosphere with an affordable menu, making them a great spot for lunch — and if you stick around for long enough, they have an excellent happy hour menu as well!

Best Scottsdale Lunch Spots

Diego Pops

For a creative take on authentic Mexican favorites in a fun, playful, and vibrant setting, head to Diego Pops in Old Town Scottsdale for tacos, burritos, and margaritas (served by the glass or pitcher!).

Culinary Dropout

With locations in Old Town Scottsdale and Kierland, Culinary Dropout is an edgy American Bistro serving pizza, salads, sandwiches, and — a local favorite — pretzel bites with provolone fondue.

Postino Winecafe

Grab a table at Postino Winecafe in Old Town Scottsdale or Kierland to pair a glass of wine (or two!) with soups, salads, sandwiches, and, most notably, delicious build-your-own bruschetta boards.

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Healthy Eats & Vegan Restaurants in Scottsdale

Finding the perfect spot to eat when traveling with dietary restrictions, food allergies, or special diets can be a challenge. Fortunately, the Scottsdale dining scene makes it easy with these healthy restaurants that cater to gluten-free foodies, vegans, and health-conscious travelers.

Health-Focused Restaurants in Scottsdale

True Food Kitchen

Founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, True Food Kitchen serves meals made with healthy, anti-inflammatory ingredients that taste good and feel good, with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.

Flower Child

With a diverse menu highlighting vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, Flower Child serves nourishing salads, bowls, wraps, and entrees in a bright, welcoming atmosphere.

The Ends

Health-conscious travelers who don't want to miss out on a fine-dining experience in Scottsdale will love The Ends — a seed-oil-free restaurant committed to cooking grass-fed steaks, handmade pasta, and vegetables in tallow.

The Herb Box

With two locations in Old Town and Central Scottsdale, The Herb Box serves meals made with fresh, seasonal ingredients, organic produce, and responsibly sourced meats for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Farm & Craft

Farm & Craft focuses on healthy, sustainable dining options for lunch, brunch, and dinner with clean proteins, seasonal produce, and bold flavors, including bowls, flatbreads, salads, and smoothies.

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Excellent Breakfast & Brunch Spots in Scottsdale

Start your day on the right foot with a delicious breakfast in Scottsdale. Boozy breakfasts, local cafes, and chef-inspired restaurants — you’ll find it all on this list of the best brunch spots in Scottsdale.

Best Brunch Spots in Scottsdale

Arcadia Farms Cafe

For a French-inspired breakfast made with local ingredients and served in a charming setting, visit Arcadia Farms Cafe. The menu highlights crepes and pastries, served alongside craft cocktails and wines.

Hash Kitchen

Dessert for breakfast, anyone? Hash Kitchen is known for its oversized breakfast entrees, sweet pancakes and waffles, high-energy atmosphere, and DIY Bloody Mary bar, with 50+ toppings to choose from.

OEB Breakfast Co.

Sit down for a chef-inspired brunch in North Scottsdale at OEB Breakfast Co., serving pasture-raised eggs, potatoes cooked in tallow, artisan-made bread, and naturally raised beef and poultry.

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International Dining Experiences in Scottsdale

Scottsdale features a dynamic food scene blending Sonoran-inspired ingredients with globally influenced menus. From authentic Mexican food to other cuisines from around the globe, including Italian and Mediterranean, sample the best of regional and international flavors from these restaurants.

International Cuisine in Scottsdale

DiMaggio's Italian Restaurant

For a cozy, authentic, and approachable dining experience in Scottsdale, head to DiMaggio's Italian Restaurant, where you'll find classic Italian favorites on the menu, cooked to order in the old-school way.

Lamp Pizzeria

Craving a good slice of pizza? Sit down at Lamp Pizzeria, a wood-fired neighborhood pizza joint serving an extensive menu of red and white pizza — as well as starters, salads, wine, and desserts.

Starfish

With a sleek new location in Scottsdale, Starfish features a menu showcasing fresh seafood, sushi, curries, and noodles with flavors inspired by Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, and India.

Pinyon

Scottsdale might be far from the coast, but Pinyon brings the iconic open-flame cooking and fresh flavors of the Mediterranean Basin to the Valley for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

The Mission

Located in Kierland and Old Town Scottsdale, the Mission serves modern Latin American cuisine in a charming and sophisticated setting. Don't miss the tableside guacamole — it's the menu’s highlight!

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