The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near Desert Belle Cruises

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Caldwell County BBQ

    Texas-Style Barbecue

    Park out back and walk past giant smokers puffing smoke as you head to the counter at this Gilbert barbecue spot with wooden picnic tables and a modern-country feel. The mesquite-smoked prime brisket with its peppercorn crust and the apple-butter turkey breast are the standouts, though the monster El General Patton sandwich—brisket, pulled pork, and sausage on one roll—proves that more is sometimes better.

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    18324 E Nunneley Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  2. Rank 2. Dutch Donut Factory

    Bakery

    This family-owned donut shop in east Mesa does raised doughnuts and old-fashioned buttermilk bars with the kind of restraint that makes them sing—no gimmicks, just flawless execution and a warm glaze. Catch them early if you can, when the pillowy rounds are still hot from the fryer.

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    1152 N Power Rd, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  3. Rank 3. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican

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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  4. Rank 4. Course

    Chef Cory Oppold's stripped-down fine-dining room sits anonymously in a Scottsdale strip mall, but the tasting menu inside is where he stakes his claim after years working some of the Valley's best kitchens. Expect five courses on weeknights or eight on weekends, with small bites that shift with the seasons.

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    7366 E Shea Blvd, Unit 106, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  5. Rank 5. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

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    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  6. Rank 6. Hapa Food

    Hawaiian

    A small, wildly popular Hawaiian spot doing short-menu plate lunches with kalbi that's charred sweet and smoky, poke seasoned with restraint, and chicken glazed in garlicky excess. Malasadas come fried to order and stuffed with vanilla custard or ube cream, making it worth tracking their daily specials and arriving hungry.

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    5235 E Southern Ave, Unit 107, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  7. Rank 7. Cider Corps

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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  8. Rank 8. Chocofin Fine Handmade Chocolates

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    13404 N La Montana Dr, Fountain Hills, AZ · Fountain Hills
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  9. Rank 9. Andreoli Italian Grocer

    Italian

    Giovanni Scorzo's shop-restaurant in north Scottsdale stocks shelves with proper Italian flours and oils while a casual dining room serves his Calabrese cooking that roams across regional traditions—orecchiette with broccoli and sausage, branzino with herbs, grilled squid with parsley and lemon. The pastry case alone, filled with cannoli and sfogliatelle that rank among the best in the metro area, makes a stop worthwhile even if you're just grabbing supplies.

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    8880 E Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  10. Rank 10. Main Burgers

    American

    Retro-cool burger counter from a trio of James Beard-nominated restaurateurs, with pastel tiles and a cartoon burger on the wall, where semi-smashed patties arrive hot off the line. The Sonora burger—griddled cheese, chiltepin, bacon—is the real draw, best enjoyed with crispy fries and an eventual craft beer from their upcoming brewery next door.

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    161 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  11. Rank 11. Guadalupe On Main

    Jalisco Mexican

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    1526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  12. Rank 12. Talavera

    Latin

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    10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  13. Rank 13. Board & Batten

    Modern New American

    Board & Batten tucks itself away behind trees in an office park, but the patio strung with lights and garden-party atmosphere make it feel like a secret worth finding for a special night out. Expect shareable starters like burrata with roasted peppers, rotating seasonal entrees of steak and fresh seafood, and a sticky toffee date cake that justifies skipping the main course.

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    4012 E Palm St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  14. Rank 14. Tell Your Friends

    Cocktail Bar

    Descend into this velvet-draped speakeasy beneath The Americano for cocktails that blend unexpected flavors—chile liqueur with goat cheese, vanilla pudding stirred into spirits—while live musicians set the mood. It's a splashy, gold-trimmed kind of place where the drinks are inventive and the bill reflects the glamorous underground atmosphere.

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    17797 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  15. Rank 15. The Vig

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    1744 S Val Vista Dr Unit 5-101 Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  16. Rank 16. Bourbon Steak

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    7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  17. Rank 17. Maeva

    Fine dining French

    A fine dining room in Gilbert with dark walls and checkerboard tile serves delicately crafted French cuisine—try the tuna crudo or pork ragu ravioli, or commit to the four-course tasting menu with the chef's discretionary bites. Stop by mornings for lavender lattes and smoked salmon danish, then return dressed up for a date night that feels like a brief escape to France.

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    50 W Vaughn Ave, Ste 107, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  18. Rank 18. SugarJam

    Southern

    Chef Dana Dumas soaks thick challah in Grand Marnier for French toast with a caramelized crust, then tops it with vanilla butter and rum pecan maple syrup—this casual Southern brunch spot in Scottsdale turns the classic into something almost like deconstructed crème brûlée. Weekends bring cocktails and a DJ, but weekday visits reward you with shorter waits and equally exceptional savory options like catfish and grits or fried chicken and waffles.

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    15111 N Hayden Rd, Unit 170, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  19. Rank 19. Indibar

    Modern Indian

    Chefs Nigel Lobo and Ajay Singh have brought fine dining technique to Indian cuisine in a sleek desert-modern dining room with an eye-catching Art Deco bar, and their butter chicken alone—tender, char-grilled, bathed in complex cream—justifies the white-glove service. Modern presentations of street food classics sit alongside regional dishes like Kerala-style branzino wrapped in banana leaf, while the pastry and bar teams riff on nostalgic Indian flavors with equal ambition.

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    6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  20. Rank 20. Peixoto Coffee

    Brazilian Coffee

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    3150 E Ray Rd, Unit 100, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  21. Rank 21. The Vig

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    10199 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  22. Rank 22. Thompson 105 Woodfired Grill

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    10401 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  23. Rank 23. Chula Seafood

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    20581 N Hayden Rd, Unit 100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  24. Rank 24. IL Bosco Pizza

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    11108 N Frank Lloyd Wright Unit 114 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  25. Rank 25. Mensho Ramen

    Noodles

    Mensho brings an imported ramen concept to Mesa with an open kitchen ringed in light wood, where ambitious broths layered with unexpected flavors like matcha and five-fold garlic preparations pair with silky handmade noodles. It's a casual counter spot that's already spawned a second location in Phoenix, drawing crowds eager for something genuinely different in the local noodle scene.

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    805 N Dobson Rd, Ste 115, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  26. Rank 26. Paradise Valley Burger Company

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    15689 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  27. Rank 27. Happy Baos

    Northern Chinese

    A modest counter tucked into Mekong Plaza's food court, Happy Baos has stayed put while restaurants around it come and go, turning out chewy handmade dumplings and plump steamed buns that justify the loyalty. The 20-piece dumpling combo hits five different fillings, and the dan dan noodles with crunchy peanuts are sharp enough to remember on the drive home.

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 112, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  28. Rank 28. Little Miss BBQ - University

    Texas-style Barbecue

    You'll stand in line with your nose in the smoke, watching the menu board get taped over as items sell out, then order your meat from the counter guy before moving on to sides that range from mac and cheese to jalapeño cheddar grits. This casual Texas Hill Country-style barbecue shop run by competitive pitmasters does straightforward, top-tier brisket, pulled pork, and butter-soft beef short ribs on weekends.

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    4301 E University Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  29. Rank 29. Pinnacle Brewing Company

    Beer Bar

    North Scottsdale's newest taproom finally gives you a place to watch the game while drinking serious beer — Czech lagers, English milds, and a GABF-winning märzen rotate through Brewmaster Wyatt Wilson's lineup of European classics. The stylish room opens onto a covered patio where a permanent BBQ trailer keeps you fed without missing a play.

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    15111 N Hayden Rd, Unit 100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  30. Rank 30. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    330 S Gilbert Rd, Unit 20, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  31. Rank 31. Orange Sky

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    Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  32. Rank 32. Chula Seafood

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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  33. Rank 33. JL Patisserie

    French Bakery

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    7342 E Shea Blvd, Unit 108, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  34. Rank 34. Beginner's Luck

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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  35. Rank 35. FnB

    Charleen Badman sources vegetables and rare ingredients from Arizona farms and beyond, braiding them into dishes that range across the Sonoran Desert, South America, and the Levant in this Scottsdale fine-dining kitchen where she still cooks most nights. Co-owner Pavle Milic's wine list—heavy on Arizona producers—is reason enough to tuck into the hidden bar, which might be the best seat in the house.

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    7125 E 5th Ave Unit 31 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  36. Rank 36. Citizen Public House

    American

    Chef Bernie Kantak's Citizen Public House trades the fanciness its name suggests for a relaxed dining room where classic American cooking gets a savory edge—think crispy sesame pork belly and scallops that actually shine. The Original Chopped Salad is popular enough to have its own Facebook following, and the whole operation has the ease of a place where the staff genuinely seem to like what they do.

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    7111 E 5th Ave, Unit E, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  37. Rank 37. Worth Takeaway

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    218 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  38. Rank 38. The Eleanor

    A midcentury diner transplanted into Scottsdale's neighborhood breakfast scene, The Eleanor pairs cozy booths and a counter with a menu that moves easily between fluffy blueberry pancakes and avocado toast. Ellefson and Macaulay built the place to let you linger over slow coffee or grab something quick, and their in-house maple butter alone justifies the trip.

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    3207 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  39. Rank 39. Fat Ox

    Italian

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    6316 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  40. Rank 40. AZ88

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    7353 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  41. Rank 41. Hush Public House

    New American

    Chef Dom Ruggiero's intimate spot in Scottsdale serves New American food with real soul—think an oxtail-laden riff on Italian beef with molten cheese and giardiniera, or crab-perfumed hush puppies that set the tone for what follows. The open kitchen fills the room with cooking sounds and smells while a house playlist of nostalgic rock plays to a crowd of cordial regulars, all of whom seem to understand they're in on something special.

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    14202 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 167, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  42. Rank 42. The Vig

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    7345 N Via Paseo del Sur, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  43. Rank 43. Uchi

    Japanese

    Chef Tyson Cole's upscale Japanese restaurant brings its Austin sophistication to Old Town Scottsdale, with precise sushi and sashimi anchoring a menu that ranges from tempura to grilled meats and inventive crudos. Order à la carte, go full omakase, or build a custom tasting menu, but don't skip the signature Hama Chili with yellowtail, ponzu, and Thai chile.

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    3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  44. Rank 44. Amelia's By Eat

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    8240 N Hayden Rd, Unit B-105, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  45. Rank 45. Buck & Rider

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    3150 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  46. Rank 46. Sizzle Korean Barbecue

    Korean

    At Sizzle, the servers do the grilling tableside while you sit back with a drink, moving around the room like seasoned dancers to flip cuts and manage the flow. Order a sampler platter of pork or beef and you'll get a rotating parade of different cuts, vegetables, and sides that turns dinner into something between a meal and a show.

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    3720 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 200, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  47. Rank 47. Lujos Cocina Mexicana

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    53 N Val Vista Dr #101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  48. Rank 48. Hao Hao Chinese

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    9210 E Via de Ventura, Ste 106, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  49. Rank 49. Joe's Farm Grill

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Bldg 1, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  50. Rank 50. Sweet Republic

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    9160 E Shea Blvd, Unit 105, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  51. Rank 51. Cream of the Crop

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Unit 6, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  52. Rank 52. Liquor Pig

    Cocktail Bar

    A moody Old Town Scottsdale tavern where the cocktails—like olive oil-washed dirty martinis—are as playful as the ever-rotating menu, and the service puts you at ease whether you're perched at the bar solo or crowded into a booth with friends. Order shareable plates of ceviche and burrata, but make room for the mafaldine in duck bolognese, a rich pasta dish that justifies the indulgence.

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    7217 E Fourth Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  53. Rank 53. Spice Spirit Chinese Cuisine & Bar

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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  54. Rank 54. Gabby’s Sports Bar and Grill

    American

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    635 N Country Club Dr, Unit 12, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  55. Rank 55. Roosters Country

    Beer Bar

    A longtime country honky-tonk with a checkered dance floor, pool tables, and a bar featuring 12 taps mounted in a repurposed fire truck, Roosters has anchored the Valley's live-music scene since 1972. The crowd is unpretentious and welcoming, the patio sprawls across enough space for a second stage and smoking station, and the jukebox never stops spinning local acts and karaoke nights.

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    3731 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  56. Rank 56. The Ends

    Tucked into Old Town Scottsdale with warm lighting and tables built for lingering, this globe-trotting spot channels Anthony Bourdain's restless appetite through handmade pasta, egg yolk nigiri, brisket burnt ends, and bison with maitake bordelaise. The cocktails are crafted with the same precision and playfulness as the food, making it the kind of place where dinner becomes an adventure.

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    7137 E Stetson Dr, Ste 12, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  57. Rank 57. Maple & Ash

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    7135 E Camelback Rd, Unit 130, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  58. Rank 58. Pizzeria Virtu

    Wood-fired Pizza

    Chef Gio Osso runs this wood-fired pizzeria out of a house with a backyard patio in Old Town Scottsdale, where fine dining ease meets casual neighborhood warmth. The pies come topped with San Marzano tomatoes, chestnut honey, rapini pesto, and peppered bacon, all cradled in fluffy, bubbly dough.

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    6952 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  59. Rank 59. Rebel Wine Lounge

    Wine Bar

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    104 W Main St Unit 107 Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  60. Rank 60. Outcast Doughnuts

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    104 W Main St Suite 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  61. Rank 61. CATCH

    Sushi

    A polished steak-and-sushi room inside Scottsdale Fashion Square where you might spot designer bags at the next table, but the food—briny crudo, lobster-topped wagyu rolls, herb-roasted branzino on creamy lemon rice—justifies the splurge. Prices are steep, but the kitchen delivers where many Scottsdale luxury spots just deliver theater.

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    7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  62. Rank 62. Bad Jimmy’s

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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Unit 101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  63. Rank 63. Que Chevere

    Venezuelan

    After years running a food truck, Orvid Cutler and Maria Fernanda opened this casual Venezuelan spot in downtown Mesa where arepas—thick, griddled corn flatbreads—anchor both sides and mains, stuffed with everything from shredded chicken to black beans. The menu surprises with fried-plantain sandwiches and corn pancakes with an almost mysterious sweetness, plus fresh cheese sticks and tropical drinks.

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    142 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  64. Rank 64. THE STONE Tofu House

    Korean

    The Stone is a bright, casual Korean spot in Mesa's Asian District where bubbling soondubu arrives in an earthenware crock and you crack a raw egg into the fiery broth yourself, watching it cook alongside house-made tofu and your choice of seafood or beef. Beyond the signature tofu stews, there's beef bulgogi and bibimbap, though fair warning: the red broth means white shirts don't survive the meal.

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    1870 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  65. Rank 65. Chupacabra Taproom

    Beer Bar

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    14 N Robson, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  66. Rank 66. Myke's Pizza

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    31 S Robson, Unit 103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  67. Rank 67. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese

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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  68. Rank 68. Hope's Frybread

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    144 S Mesa Dr, Ste A, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  69. Rank 69. Élephante

    Mediterranean

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    7014 E Camelback Rd Unit 601 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  70. Rank 70. UNiQ Burger

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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  71. Rank 71. Hiro Sushi

    Traditional Sushi

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    9393 N 90th St, Unit 116, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  72. Rank 72. Peacock Indian Bar & Grill

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    17025 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  73. Rank 73. Salvadoreño Restaurant

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    303 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  74. Rank 74. Mekong Palace Restaurant

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  75. Rank 75. Press Coffee

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    8300 N Hayden Rd Unit E107 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  76. Rank 76. Origen Gilbert

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    2472 S Recker Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  77. Rank 77. Butters Pancakes & Café

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    8300 Hayden Rd f104, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  78. Rank 78. The Goose

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    8300 N Hayden Rd Unit F102 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  79. Rank 79. Proof Artisan Bread

    Sourdough Bakery

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    125 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  80. Rank 80. Culinary Gangster

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    14891 N Northsight Blvd, Unit 135, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  81. Rank 81. Butters Pancakes & Cafe

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    14795 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  82. Rank 82. Press Coffee

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    8501 E Raintree Dr, Unit 100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  83. Rank 83. La Zozzona

    Italian

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    7500 E Gainey Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  84. Rank 84. Fire and Brimstone

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    3000 E Ray Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  85. Rank 85. Caldwell County Mexi-Q

    Barbecue

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    546 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  86. Rank 86. Cocina Chiwas

    Mexican

    Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin have built a comfortable, chic room around an open kitchen where mesquite and pecan smoke chars everything from stuffed poblanos to crispy quesadillas, taking you on a journey rooted in their Chihuahuan family cooking. The sweet corn panna cotta alone—creamy and singing with corn flavor against seasonal fruit—signals that these are serious chefs having fun with the food they grew up eating.

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    2001 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  87. Rank 87. Craft 64

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    6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  88. Rank 88. Shinbay

    Omakase Sushi

    Chef Shinji Kurita presides over a 13-seat counter in Old Town Scottsdale, where he builds an omakase progression that might include kombu-cured halibut, scallop with yuzu-miso, and perfectly calculated nigiri across two seatings nightly. It's a splurge at $250 a person, reserved well ahead and worth the two hours you'll spend watching a master at work.

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    3720 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 201, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  89. Rank 89. Persian Room

    Persian

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    17040 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  90. Rank 90. Los Milics Vineyards

    Wine Bar

    A dark, sleek tasting room in Old Town Scottsdale where Pavle Milic, beverage director at the acclaimed restaurant FnB, pours wines from a region Wine Enthusiast has called the next Napa. The gregarious bar staff will guide you through flights and glasses while neighborhood regulars settle in for an intimate but buzzy evening.

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    4151 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  91. Rank 91. Elvira’s

    Innovative Mexican

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    20825 N Pima Rd, Ste H110, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  92. Rank 92. Pescada

    Coastal Mediterranean

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    20707 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  93. Rank 93. Dulce Churro Café

    Dessert

    A casual spot in a strip mall where fresh churros come in loops, bites, and sticks made to order, then customized with everything from mango dip to sprinkles. The magic is in the execution: each one arrives hot with a crackling exterior and a tender, yielding center that justifies all the hype.

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    1674 N Higley Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  94. Rank 94. All Pierogi Kitchen

    Eastern European

    A charming family spot in Mesa that trades strict Ukrainian borders for the meat-and-potatoes soul of Eastern Europe, with thick, buttery pierogi stuffed with everything under the sun and sausage griddled to a juicy snap. Beef goulash and pork schnitzel that outshine the competition, plus a market counter stocked with frozen pierogi and chilled soups to take home.

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    1245 W Baseline Rd, Unit 101-103, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  95. Rank 95. Volanti Restaurant

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    15000 N Airport Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  96. Rank 96. Barrio Brewing Co.

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    5803 S Sossaman Rd, Unit 45, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  97. Rank 97. Coach House

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    7011 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  98. Rank 98. Rayoog Cafe

    Middle Eastern

    Rayoog Cafe, a Gilbert outpost of a Middle Eastern mini-chain, serves sprawling shared breakfasts built around runny eggs, housemade falafel, and creamy spreads that demand bread for mopping. The Mam's Tray is the real draw—a theatrical platter crowned with stacked metal teapots and ringed with small dishes of sweet and savory bites.

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    78 N Cooper Rd, Unit 101, Gilbert, AZ · Gilbert
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  99. Rank 99. Jamie's Bottle Shop

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    7033 E Main St, Unit 102, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  100. Rank 100. Hai Noon

    Japanese

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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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