Top 10 Restaurants in Scottsdale Arizona

Scottsdale’s restaurant scene is having a moment-one that’s been building for years. With 800-plus spots packed into just 30 square miles, the city has loudly claimed the title of Arizona’s culinary capital. From cozy courtyard gems in Old Town to sleek steakhouses up north, here are ten places locals swear by (and visiting food lovers shouldn’t miss).

1 · FnB | Old Town

Chef Charleen Badman-Arizona’s first James Beard Award winner-keeps this intimate spot packed every night. The menu flips often, but the produce-driven, proudly local vibe never changes. Shishitos with sesame yogurt? Braised greens you’ll crave later? Yes. And the wine list? 100 % Arizona vineyards.

2 · Café Monarch | Old Town

White-linen romance in a twinkle-lit courtyard. A four-course prix fixe that feels like pure elegance. It’s a splurge, absolutely-but proposal-worthy for good reason. Book early.

3 · The Mission | Old Town & Kierland Commons

Modern Latin flavors meet mesquite smoke and tableside guac. The pork shoulder with pineapple-habanero glaze is basically Scottsdale initiation. Two moody locations, one glowing pink-salt wall, endless date-night cred.

4 · Citizen Public House | Old Town

A bar that ditched pub grub and leveled-up hard. The Original Chopped Salad has its own fan page, and barrel-aged cocktails round out a whiskey list that’s quietly massive. Happy hour hits, groups fit, and solo bar bites feel just right.

5 · Virtù Honest Craft | Bespoke Inn, Old Town

Tucked inside a boutique inn, Virtù feels like a secret Mediterranean garden. Grilled octopus, house-made sausage, bold flavors, zero rush. Bring a glass of wine and stay awhile.

6 · Fat Ox | Lincoln Drive Corridor

Hand-made pasta, dry-aged steaks, and a 2,000-bottle cellar. Order the 32-ounce bistecca Fiorentina and watch the tableside carving show. Come hungry, leave swooning.

7 · elements | Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort

Part restaurant, part postcard. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the valley while Chef Beau MacMillan blurs American comfort with Asian flair. Sunday brunch-lobster Benedict with that view-isn’t a secret anymore, but it’s still worth it.

8 · SumoMaya | Scottsdale Road

Mexican-Asian fusion in bold colors. Bottomless brunch, Korean BBQ tacos, margaritas with flair. Perfect for groups celebrating … anything (even surviving Monday).

9 · Dominick’s Steakhouse | Scottsdale Quarter

Old-school steakhouse swagger meets rooftop-pool luxury. Prime cuts, loaded raw bar, and a 3,000-bottle wine cellar. Go big or, well, go bigger.

10 · Sel | Old Town

Tiny room, huge talent. Chef Branden Levine’s four-course tasting menus shift often and never miss. Fresh seafood, Arizona produce, flavors both familiar and new. Spring for the wine pairing-you’ll thank yourself.

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See you at the table-and maybe in the showroom.