Guidebook for Phoenix
Food Scene
Great healthy brunch spot! They have multiple locations all over and seasonal menu always changing.
7 locals recommend
First Watch - Happy Valley
3780 W Happy Valley RdGreat healthy brunch spot! They have multiple locations all over and seasonal menu always changing.
Unique and delicious healthy menu options, elaborate drink menu, and "farm to table" vibes meets urban setting. Located in Scottsdale Quarter with plenty of other things to do!
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdUnique and delicious healthy menu options, elaborate drink menu, and "farm to table" vibes meets urban setting. Located in Scottsdale Quarter with plenty of other things to do!
Southwest style Mexican cuisine, the biggest most amazing burritos you've ever seen! Killer margs, too.
53 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale RdSouthwest style Mexican cuisine, the biggest most amazing burritos you've ever seen! Killer margs, too.
Very eclectic brunch menu, so if you’re looking for something different and delicious this is it! They do get VERY busy on weekends so plan accordingly. Located in Kierland Commons so at least you can shop around while waiting for a table.
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveVery eclectic brunch menu, so if you’re looking for something different and delicious this is it! They do get VERY busy on weekends so plan accordingly. Located in Kierland Commons so at least you can shop around while waiting for a table.
AMAZING and unique Korean cuisine. They cook the meat of your choice in front of you at the table, and choose from a variety of delicious sides to go with it. Ask for Kevin to be your waiter😉
7 locals recommend
Sizzle Korean BBQ
21001 N Tatum BlvdAMAZING and unique Korean cuisine. They cook the meat of your choice in front of you at the table, and choose from a variety of delicious sides to go with it. Ask for Kevin to be your waiter😉
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely little wine bar that often features live music! Amazing bruschetta.
7 locals recommend
La Bocca Wine Bar & Urban Kitchen
5415 E High StLovely little wine bar that often features live music! Amazing bruschetta.
Our FAVORITE date night when we don't know what else to do! Since Phoenix is so close to LA we get a lot of really good comics out here. We've never been to a show we didn't like here! Check Groupon as they almost always have tickets for sale half off there.
33 locals recommend
Rick Bronson's - House of Comedy AZ
5350 E High StOur FAVORITE date night when we don't know what else to do! Since Phoenix is so close to LA we get a lot of really good comics out here. We've never been to a show we didn't like here! Check Groupon as they almost always have tickets for sale half off there.
We don't venture to Old Town much, but when we do we always end up here!
156 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
4420 N Saddlebag TrailWe don't venture to Old Town much, but when we do we always end up here!
The best hole in the wall in the valley. Live music and cheap drinks, what more could you need?
101 locals recommend
Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main StThe best hole in the wall in the valley. Live music and cheap drinks, what more could you need?
If you are in town on a Friday night you MUST go watch the live amateur bull riding here! Anyone can sign up so if you're really adventurous it would definitely make for a trip highlight! If you like to swing dance pack your boots.
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdIf you are in town on a Friday night you MUST go watch the live amateur bull riding here! Anyone can sign up so if you're really adventurous it would definitely make for a trip highlight! If you like to swing dance pack your boots.
It can get crazy here on weekends, always a super fun time with a variety of different types of people and great music (oftentimes live band on weekends).
97 locals recommend
Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High StIt can get crazy here on weekends, always a super fun time with a variety of different types of people and great music (oftentimes live band on weekends).
If you’ve never been to a top golf, you must try! Go at night to see the Talking Stick Casino lit up, and maybe head their after where they have a club and gambling of course. Top golf also has awesome food and drinks so you can enjoy while you play!
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayIf you’ve never been to a top golf, you must try! Go at night to see the Talking Stick Casino lit up, and maybe head their after where they have a club and gambling of course. Top golf also has awesome food and drinks so you can enjoy while you play!
Sightseeing
Truly a beautiful experience if you have never been. They do light shows here certain nights as well. Free the second Tuesday of every month!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Truly a beautiful experience if you have never been. They do light shows here certain nights as well. Free the second Tuesday of every month!
If you’re in town long enough, a drive up to Sedona never disappoints! Can be made into a day trip, we have done it several times (tons of hikes, and go to Vino de Sedona for wine and appetizers, live music every evening and a local favorite).
221 locals recommend
Sedona
If you’re in town long enough, a drive up to Sedona never disappoints! Can be made into a day trip, we have done it several times (tons of hikes, and go to Vino de Sedona for wine and appetizers, live music every evening and a local favorite).
Parks & Nature
Awesome hike, moderate difficulty, amazing views at the top of Paradise Valley!
48 locals recommend
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StAwesome hike, moderate difficulty, amazing views at the top of Paradise Valley!
Very popular hike in the valley, gorgeous scenery and even popular for rock climbing. Moderately difficult hike. Bring plenty of water!
97 locals recommend
Tom's Thumb Trailhead
23015 N 128th StVery popular hike in the valley, gorgeous scenery and even popular for rock climbing. Moderately difficult hike. Bring plenty of water!
This is a great easier hike if you have kids or don’t want to sweat too much. There is a nice little trail near the bottom with information about all the local plants, too!
19 locals recommend
Gateway Loop Trail
Gateway Loop TrailThis is a great easier hike if you have kids or don’t want to sweat too much. There is a nice little trail near the bottom with information about all the local plants, too!
Shopping
Beautiful North Scottsdale high-end outdoor shopping mall. Tons of restaurants as well.
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdBeautiful North Scottsdale high-end outdoor shopping mall. Tons of restaurants as well.
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdGreat shopping and dining!
Kierland Commons
Right next to Scottsdale Quarter!
A super unique one-street downtown area! Not a ton of shopping (it’s fairly new) but there are a few really cute local clothing and decor shops plus lots of good dining options. Go here at night to see their beautiful string lights 👏🏼
39 locals recommend
High Street
5415 E High StA super unique one-street downtown area! Not a ton of shopping (it’s fairly new) but there are a few really cute local clothing and decor shops plus lots of good dining options. Go here at night to see their beautiful string lights 👏🏼
Essentials
Sprouts Farmers Market
245 E Bell RdHealthiest grocery store.
Safeway
340 E McDowell RdBashas' Supermarket
731 E Union Hills DrClosest grocery store.