Phoenix/Scottsdale - Restaurant, Bar, Shopping and Sightseeing Guide
Restaurants
Here is a list of very good restaurants and local favorites. You really cannot go wrong with any of these restaurants.
Best Mexican food in town - try the pizza nortenja and the frozen margaritas
23 locals recommend
Ajo Al's Mexican Cafe
5101 N 16th StBest Mexican food in town - try the pizza nortenja and the frozen margaritas
Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdPerfect place if you like oysters and other sea food
Flint by Baltaire
2425 E Camelback RdGreat food and awesome upstairs bar
Awesome pizzas and other food...one of the local favorites. This is also a great place for breakfast.
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StAwesome pizzas and other food...one of the local favorites. This is also a great place for breakfast.
awesome food...you need to try the prosciutto and flat breads. Really good place for brunch or dinner.
141 locals recommend
Postino Arcadia
3939 E Campbell Aveawesome food...you need to try the prosciutto and flat breads. Really good place for brunch or dinner.
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback Rdvery good food and sushi - best prime rib sandwich in town
Sushiholic
3957 E Camelback RdBest sushi in town and very good price
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StLocal favorite pizza place run by the famous Chef Chris Bianco
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StGreat local food
Doughbird
4385 E Indian School RdGreat pizzas and food
Probably the best steak house in Phoenix. It is great for Happy Hour since prices are fairly reasonable during that time.
165 locals recommend
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StProbably the best steak house in Phoenix. It is great for Happy Hour since prices are fairly reasonable during that time.
One of our favorite restaurants. It has great food and the prices are very reasonable. Every Sunday, a band is playing and wine bottles are half off.
120 locals recommend
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StOne of our favorite restaurants. It has great food and the prices are very reasonable. Every Sunday, a band is playing and wine bottles are half off.
This is one of the Fox concept restaurants. Great food and great ambients. You can not go wrong with The Henry.
197 locals recommend
The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdThis is one of the Fox concept restaurants. Great food and great ambients. You can not go wrong with The Henry.
O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery
15681 N Hayden RdOne of the breweries in town
Essence Bakery Cafe
3830 E Indian School RdVery good place for coffee, breakfast or brunch.
Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StVery good brewery
Ocean 44
4748 N Goldwater BlvdBest place for seafood. It is pricy but a great experience.
Things To Do
Perfect hiking place within a 10 min drive
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DrivePerfect hiking place within a 10 min drive
Great Wolf Lodge
7333 N Pima RdGreat for kids...huge water park
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyAwesome zoo
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyGreat for hiking
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueAwesome place for hiking or mountain biking
Sedona is famous for its red rocks and the energy vortexes.
It is a very special place and great for day trips. It is only a little over an hour from Phoenix.
221 locals recommend
Sedona
Sedona is famous for its red rocks and the energy vortexes.
It is a very special place and great for day trips. It is only a little over an hour from Phoenix.
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle RoadMontezuma Castle - National Monument
Upper Antelope Canyon
Antelope canyon
Horseshoe Bend
1001 Page ParkwayOne of the great places to visit in Arizona
Go skiing during the winter or enjoy a cooler weather during the summer time.
330 locals recommend
Flagstaff
Go skiing during the winter or enjoy a cooler weather during the summer time.
Great place for sightseeing, restaurants, bars and shopping.
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdGreat place for sightseeing, restaurants, bars and shopping.
Always worth a visit, especially during sunsets and winter time.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Always worth a visit, especially during sunsets and winter time.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayTop golf is always a fun thing to do.
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaAwesome aquarium in Scottsdale
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdIf you like trains, that is the place to visit
Shopping
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdGreat shopping and dining experience
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdOne of the better shopping malls in Phoenix
Favorite Local Bars
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallPerfect Cocktail bar with great food
Shady's
2701 E Indian School RdLocal bar right around the corner
Shade Lounge
7277 E Camelback RdHippest night club in Old Town
Grocery Stores
Whole Foods Market
4701 N 20th StJust a few minutes away....
Trader Joe's
7720 W Bell RdJust a few minutes away and right next to Whole Foods
Sprouts Farmers Market
2824 E Indian School RdOrganic grocery store