The Top 100 Restaurants Near McDowell Mountain Regional Park

Updated June 17, 2026

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  1. Rank 1. Talavera

    Latin

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    10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  2. Rank 2. Bourbon Steak

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    7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  3. Rank 3. Chula Seafood

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    20581 N Hayden Rd, Unit 100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  4. Rank 4. 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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  5. Rank 5. The Vig

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    10199 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  6. Rank 6. Thompson 105 Woodfired Grill

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    10401 E McDowell Mountain Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  7. Rank 7. 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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  8. Rank 8. 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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  9. Rank 9. 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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  10. Rank 10. T. Cooks

    Mediterranean

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    5200 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  11. Rank 11. 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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  12. Rank 12. Beginner's Luck

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    7240 E Main St, Ste C100, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  13. Rank 13. Fat Ox

    Italian

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    6316 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  14. Rank 14. Tacos Chiwas

    Chihuahuan Mexican

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    127 W Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  15. Rank 15. Paradise Valley Burger Company

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    15689 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  16. Rank 16. AZ88

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    7353 Scottsdale Mall Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  17. Rank 17. Peacock Indian Bar & Grill

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    17025 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  18. Rank 18. 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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  19. Rank 19. 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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  20. Rank 20. 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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  21. Rank 21. Chula Seafood

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    8015 E Roosevelt St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  22. Rank 22. Elements

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    5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  23. Rank 23. IL Bosco Pizza

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    11108 N Frank Lloyd Wright Unit 114 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  24. Rank 24. 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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  25. Rank 25. Maple & Ash

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    7135 E Camelback Rd, Unit 130, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  26. Rank 26. Élephante

    Mediterranean

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    7014 E Camelback Rd Unit 601 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  27. Rank 27. 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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  28. Rank 28. 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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  29. Rank 29. Persian Room

    Persian

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    17040 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  30. Rank 30. Lon's at the Hermosa

    A white-tablecloth Southwestern restaurant in a tucked-away Paradise Valley inn, Lon's commands views of ruddy mountains from its broad patio and a stellar bar, with seasonal menus that might bring parsnip ravioli with elk shank ragout or buttered prawns in red curry coconut milk. The weekend brunch is the move—huevos rancheros and a yeasty monkey bread loaded with cream, caramel and chocolate that could be a meal on its own.

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    5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  31. Rank 31. Kembara

    Asian

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    5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  32. Rank 32. Fire at Will

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    4912 E Shea Blvd Unit 108 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  33. Rank 33. Espiritu

    Mexican Cocktail Bar

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    123 Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  34. Rank 34. 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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  35. Rank 35. City of Spice

    Indian

    The owners opened City of Spice after tiring of mediocre Indian food around Phoenix, and their families' restaurant pedigree shows in every plate—there are shatteringly crisp dosa, silky malai kofta, and expertly balanced biryanis, with explanatory slides overhead encouraging you to try something unfamiliar. The staff guides you through the menu with genuine warmth, making this a casual neighborhood spot where you feel welcomed whether you're ordering your go-to dish or taking a chance on something new.

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    2945 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  36. Rank 36. Vecina

    Latin-Inspired

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    3433 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  37. Rank 37. Craft 64

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    6922 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  38. Rank 38. 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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  39. Rank 39. Bad Jimmy’s

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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Unit 101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  40. Rank 40. 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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  41. Rank 41. Steak 44

    Modern Steakhouse

    A dark, polished steakhouse on Phoenix's north side that somehow feels as comfortable for a casual bar dinner as it does for celebrations, with a modern menu that ranges from hand-cut wet-aged beef to soft shell crabs in vanilla bean tempura. The 12-ounce Delmonico arrives butter-drenched with beautiful marbling, or you can splurge on truffle butter if you're feeling it.

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    5101 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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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. 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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  44. Rank 44. UNiQ Burger

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    7730 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  45. Rank 45. Zinc Bistro

    French

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    15034 N Scottsdale Rd Unit 140 Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  46. Rank 46. Jade Bar - Sanctuary Resort and Spa

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    5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ · Paradise Valley
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  47. Rank 47. Amelia's By Eat

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    8240 N Hayden Rd, Unit B-105, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  48. Rank 48. 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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  49. Rank 49. Elvira’s

    Innovative Mexican

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    20825 N Pima Rd, Ste H110, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  50. Rank 50. Pescada

    Coastal Mediterranean

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    20707 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  51. Rank 51. La Zozzona

    Italian

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    7500 E Gainey Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  52. Rank 52. 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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  53. Rank 53. The Stand

    A casual burger joint in Scottsdale that borrows In-N-Out's stripped-down playbook but trades it for higher-end beef and a taco menu that justifies the upgrade in price. Most dishes hit hard enough to make you a regular, even if a few menu items don't quite earn their place.

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    3996 N Alma School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  54. Rank 54. Hai Noon

    Japanese

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    7017 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  55. Rank 55. Different Pointe of View

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    11111 N 7th St Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  56. Rank 56. Mister Pio

    Peruvian

    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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  57. Rank 57. Volanti Restaurant

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    15000 N Airport Dr, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  58. Rank 58. Orange Sky

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    Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  59. Rank 59. Buck & Rider

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    7015 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  60. Rank 60. Culinary Gangster

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    14891 N Northsight Blvd, Unit 135, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  61. Rank 61. Butters Pancakes & Cafe

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    14795 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  62. Rank 62. Guadalupe On Main

    Jalisco Mexican

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    1526 E Main St, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  63. Rank 63. Original Breakfast House

    Californian

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    13623 N 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  64. Rank 64. Mayas Kitchen Indian Cuisine

    Indian

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    2948 E Bell Rd, Ste 102, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  65. Rank 65. Hao Hao Chinese

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    9210 E Via de Ventura, Ste 106, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  66. Rank 66. Butters Pancakes & Cafe

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    7000 E Mayo Blvd Suite 1032, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  67. Rank 67. Ingo's Tasty Food

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    7087 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  68. Rank 68. Tía Carmen

    Southwestern Mexican

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    5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  69. Rank 69. Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse

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    7212 E Ho Hum Rd, Carefree, AZ · Carefree
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  70. Rank 70. 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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  71. Rank 71. Butters Pancakes & Café

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    8300 Hayden Rd f104, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  72. Rank 72. Backyard

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    21001 N Tatum Blvd #14, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  73. Rank 73. IL Bosco Pizza

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    7120 E Becker Ln, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  74. Rank 74. théa

    Mediterranean

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    4360 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  75. Rank 75. 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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  76. Rank 76. Hiro Sushi

    Traditional Sushi

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    9393 N 90th St, Unit 116, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  77. Rank 77. Christopher's at Wrigley Mansion

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    2501 E Telewa Trail, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  78. Rank 78. Cafe Monarch

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    6939 E First Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  79. Rank 79. Old Town Tortilla Factory

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    6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  80. Rank 80. Tacos Veganos

    Vegan Mexican

    A casual counter where vegan Mexican food tastes as indulgent as the real thing, with jackfruit quesabirria tacos and loaded burritos that won't leave you feeling deprived. Carnivores and plant-based eaters alike come back for the bold flavors and cheap thrills.

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    3301 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  81. Rank 81. Spice Spirit Chinese Cuisine & Bar

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    1955 W Main St, Unit 101, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  82. Rank 82. 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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  83. Rank 83. English Rose Tea Room

    Tea Room Coffee

    A charming tea room in Carefree where the afternoon tea service arrives on a three-tiered stand with sandwiches, scones, and petits fours served on antique bone china, with over 30 loose leaf varieties to choose from. The gift shop stocks rare European antiques and imported teas, making it easy to extend the experience past the teacup.

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    201 Easy St, Unit 103, Carefree, AZ · Carefree
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  84. Rank 84. Sexy Roman

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    7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  85. Rank 85. Le Sans Souci

    French

    The drive north to Cave Creek is rewarded by this French bistro, open since the '90s, where a tiled dining room serves brunch, lunch, and dinner with the ease of a Paris café. Start with the onion soup, move through crepes stuffed with crab and mushrooms in béchamel, and finish with classics like crème brûlée or cherries jubilee.

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    7030 E Bella Vista Dr, Cave Creek, AZ · Cave Creek
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  86. Rank 86. 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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  87. Rank 87. J.T. Prime

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    4216 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  88. Rank 88. The Chuckbox

    Southwestern

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    202 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ · Tempe
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  89. Rank 89. The Ends

    Global

    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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  90. Rank 90. Nee House Chinese Restaurant

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    13843 N Tatum Blvd, Unit 15, Phoenix, AZ · Phoenix
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  91. Rank 91. Shaanxi Garden

    Northern Chinese

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    67 N Dobson Rd, Unit 109, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  92. Rank 92. The Mission

    Mexican

    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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  93. Rank 93. 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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  94. Rank 94. Goldman's Deli

    Jewish

    A family-run Scottsdale deli channeling Chicago's Jewish delis, where you can order chopped liver, gefilte fish, and smoked-fish platters alongside towering pastrami-on-rye sandwiches. The matzoh ball soup and fresh bagels land the kind of comfort that feels earned rather than nostalgic.

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    6929 N Hayden Rd, Unit C1, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  95. Rank 95. Confluence

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    36889 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree, AZ · Carefree
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  96. Rank 96. Mekong Palace Restaurant

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    66 S Dobson Rd, Unit 120, Mesa, AZ · Mesa
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  97. Rank 97. 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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  98. Rank 98. J&G Steakhouse

    French-Inspired Steakhouse

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    6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  99. Rank 99. Bad Jimmy’s

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    7620 E Indian School Rd #101, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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  100. Rank 100. Merci French Cafe

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    7620 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ · Scottsdale
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