The Top 100 Places to Eat and Drink Near The Salt Cellar Restaurant


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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    8119 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  4. Rank 4. Golden Restaurant & Bakery

    Levantine Middle Eastern

    A casual Tempe spot where the flatbread menu alone—over 30 varieties, from za'atar manakeesh to spiced tomato wraps—could keep you coming back for months. The Levantine classics like hummus and baba ganoush are properly made, the slow-cooked beef dishes hit hard, and the house-made kenafa is the kind of dessert that justifies the trip.


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    1849 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1645 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    431 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  7. Rank 7. Hai Noon

    Japanese


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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  8. 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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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  10. Rank 10. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern


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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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    7353 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  15. 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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  16. Rank 16. 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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  17. Rank 17. 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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  18. A 1910 house in Tempe where college kids and seasoned drinkers mix happily over cheap drinks and solid food, with the kind of homey chaos that makes you feel like you've always belonged there. The place has earned its reputation as the real heart of the town—and possibly a ghost or two—by never taking itself seriously and always getting the good times rolling.


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    850 S Ash Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  19. 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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    430 N Scottsdale Rd, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  21. 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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    690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  23. Rank 23. 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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    777 S College Ave, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  25. Rank 25. 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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  26. Eighteen stories above Mill Avenue, this rooftop bar trades indoor comfort for unobstructed views of A Mountain, downtown Tempe, and the glittering Mill Avenue Bridge at night—grab a cocktail at the covered bar and wander the open deck with a drink in hand. The food menu of carne asada tacos, Caesar wraps, and flatbreads works hard to keep up with Arizona beers and seasonal drinks that shift with the weather.


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    11 E Seventh St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    2334 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    410 N Scottsdale Rd, Ste 105, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  29. 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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  30. Rank 30. Old Town Taste

    Sichuan Chinese

    A bright neon sign marks this strip-mall Sichuan spot where turquoise booths and lazy susans signal you're in for a casual, convivial meal. The Chongqing-style spicy chicken—tender meat in crunchy batter studded with chiles and numbing Sichuan peppercorns—is worth the trip alone.


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    1845 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  31. A husband-and-wife team has run this stripped-down Tempe spot for decades, serving some of the best Ethiopian food in the Phoenix area with an emphasis on vegetarian dishes and the spongy injera bread that anchors most meals. The key sega wat—a spicy beef stew—is worth the trip, and the glossary menu means newcomers won't feel lost navigating unfamiliar territory.


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    849 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7135 E Camelback Rd, Unit 130, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  34. Rank 34. Vecina

    Latin-Inspired


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    3433 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    505 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  36. Rank 36. The Stockyards

    Western Steakhouse

    The Stockyards has been slinging corn-fed steaks and prime rib since 1947, in a dining room that feels like it's been waiting for you since the cattle-baron days, with baking soda biscuits that haven't changed and a wood-paneled saloon designed by a rancher's wife. Order the Arizona cut rib-eye, nurse a whiskey, and settle in among the Western leather and old-school swagger of a place that takes its steakhouse pedigree seriously.


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    5009 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  37. Rank 37. The Dhaba

    Punjabi Indian

    The Dhaba takes its name from Indian roadside truck stops, and this cozy Tempe spot captures that same unpretentious energy with homemade breads, tandoori meats, and fried street snacks at prices that won't hurt. Order one of the three thali options if you want to sample across the menu without deciding—you'll get masala chai, fresh naan, and dessert bundled in with your choice of vegetable or meat curries.


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    1872 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    2915 N 68th St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  39. 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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  40. Rank 40. Harlow's Cafe

    Diner American

    Harlow's has been the kind of place where regulars camp out with coffee for hours, turning University Drive into a proper neighborhood corner near Arizona State's campus. The kitchen does unfussy breakfast and lunch—creamed chipped beef on toast, French dips, chicken-fried steak—with the kind of competence that only comes from nearly three decades of doing the same things right.


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    1021 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Unit 101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3039 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  43. Rank 43. Élephante

    Mediterranean


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    7014 E Camelback Rd Unit 601 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  44. 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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    7033 E Main St, Unit 102, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    521 S College Ave, Unit 112, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7011 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  49. Rank 49. T. Cooks

    Mediterranean


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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  50. Rank 50. Joe's Italian Ice

    Italian Dessert


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    2019 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  51. Rank 51. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese


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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  52. Nu Towne Saloon has been Phoenix's oldest gay bar since 1971, surviving fires and decades with the same kitschy spirit—a narrow room stuffed with a seven-foot plaster rooster, Eiffel Tower roof replica, and grandma's attic memorabilia. Regulars come for cheap draft beer on Tuesday nights, pool games, and the kind of campy, low-key vibe that doesn't take itself seriously.


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    5002 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  54. 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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  55. Smoke from an enormous rotisserie oven fills this small, modern counter spot the moment you walk in, announcing exactly what you came for. Order a whole or half bird with salad and Peruvian sauces, thick-cut fries, and an Inca Kola, and you'll understand why the parking lot smells the way it does.


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    4502 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    3213 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    922 W First St, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    6939 E First Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  60. A longtime Phoenix dive that shuttered and roared back to life in 2019, The Dirty Drummer serves wings and burgers alongside a rotating slate of country, rockabilly, and touring acts that might have you line dancing one night and catching back-to-back sets the next. Sports fans and folks hunting a no-frills good time will find plenty of reasons to return, especially during happy hour.


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    2303 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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    5595 E Karsten Way, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  62. A dimly lit room where the margaritas flow and leather booths invite you to settle in—The Mission brings proper Mexican cooking and snappy cocktails to a corner of Scottsdale that's mostly resigned itself to burgers and sushi. Street tacos and bacon-wrapped hot dogs are the show-stealers, and at fifteen bucks a drink, it's the kind of place where lingering feels like the whole point.


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    3815 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7419 E Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7140 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  66. Sugar Bowl has been scooping ice cream for nearly fifty years, but the real revelation is their surprisingly good savory side—try the Chicado, a generous turkey salad with avocado and tomato, or the corned beef sandwich with Thousand Island dressing. It's a casual neighborhood spot where you can grab lunch and still have room for a three-scoop sundae.


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    4005 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    2161 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    100 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  69. Rank 69. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican


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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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    4216 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    401 S Mill Ave, Ste 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    398 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    3608 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3370 N Hayden Rd, Unit 116, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3712 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  77. Rank 77. Mandi House

    Yemeni Middle Eastern


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    1639 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    601 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Unit 101, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    2011 E Apache Blvd, Unit 143, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  80. In Old Town Scottsdale, this warmly lit dining room channels Anthony Bourdain's appetite for the world, with tables arranged to spark conversation over drinks mixed with scientific precision. The menu roams freely—handmade pasta, egg yolk nigiri, French onion soup, Japanese Wagyu sandwich—and the shareable lamb with harissa brodo is a showstopper.


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    7137 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7245 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3902 N Brown Ave, Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    1221 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7021 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  85. Rank 85. 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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    7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7105 E First Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7620 E Indian School Rd #101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    221 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7328 E Second St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    1740 E Broadway Rd, Ste 106, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7150 E Fifth Ave, Unit 100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    3701 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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    7150 E Sixth Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  97. Two owners trained by an Italian gelato champion run this Old Town counter, where 20 flavors rotate daily with serious attention to balance and depth. It's the kind of place where you taste the craft in every spoonful, whether you're grabbing a cup on a hot afternoon or settling in with a cone.


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    7373 E Scottsdale Mall, Ste 125, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  98. Rank 98. Haji-Baba

    Middle Eastern


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    1513 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    1320 E Broadway Rd, Unit 108, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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    7114 E Stetson Dr, Unit 210, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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