During my recent trip to Scottsdale, I was excited to see that it has its own foodie scene going on, and there are several can’t-miss restaurants.
We definitely ate well while we were in Scottsdale, and there were several other restaurants that we didn’t make it to during our long weekend, but that I’m looking forward to trying in the future.
So if you’re ever traveling to Arizona or in the area, here’s my list of must-try’s and best restaurants in Scottsdale!
You can also check out my other Scottsdale guides that cover top sights to see, best restaurants, fun things to do, and where to stay.
Things to do in Scottsdale: Travel Guide
The Best Hotels in Scottsdale
Palm Springs vs Scottsdale
Top 10 Fun Things to do in Scottsdale
Best restaurants in Scottsdale
1. Citizen Public House
A contemporary, upscale take on a traditional pub located in old town Scottsdale.
2. Hearth ’61
An open restaurant with delicious entrees, wonderful service, and craft cocktails located in north Scottsdale.
3. Talavera
A beautiful Spanish steakhouse at The Four Seasons.
4. Virtu Honest Craft
An intimate Mediterranean-influenced eatery.
5. FnB
Delicious farm to table New American food, this is the best place for a vegetarian since they have a veggie-dominant menu.
6. Elements
Farm-fresh American cuisine with an Asian twist, at the Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort.
7. Roaring Fork
Old western vibes and flame-grilled American fare are located on Scottsdale road.
8. Sel
Modern American fine dining and elevated cocktails. The chef cooked up some amazing courses.
9. Franco’s Italian Caffe
Elevated Italian pastas and mains.
10. Bootleggers
BBQ joint offering slow-smoked meats and moonshine cocktails to share with everyone!
Looking for more Scottsdale content? Be sure to check out:
Things to do in Scottsdale: Travel Guide
Best Hotels in Scottsdale
Mountain Shadows Resort
Ten Fun Things to do in Scottsdale
Hotels in Oldtown Scottsdale
Palm Springs vs. Scottsdale
What to do in Scottsdale Post-Panny
Best Bars in Old Town Scottsdale
Best Scottsdale Brunch Spots
Epic Scottsdale Girls’ Trip
FAQs
The best time to visit Scottsdale is during the month of April since the temperatures are at its prime and the hotels are cheaper.
It does not snow in Scottsdale, however, they do get around 11 inches of rain per year.
Arizona’s coldest month is typically January where the average temperature overnight is 43 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scottsdale is known for its resorts, spas, restaurants, shopping, art galleries, golf courses, and country club living.
Elise Armitage is an entrepreneur and founder of What The Fab, a travel + lifestyle blog based in California. At the beginning of 2019, Elise left her corporate job at Google to chase her dreams: being an entrepreneur and helping women find fabulous in the everyday. Since then, she’s launched her SEO course Six-Figure SEO, where she teaches bloggers how to create a passive revenue stream from their website using SEO. Featured in publications like Forbes, Elle, HerMoney, and Real Simple, Elise is a firm believer that you can be of both substance and style.
