Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
This gorgeous little wine bar has amazing food. Try the lamb chops, brie cheese fries or donut holes. Great salads too and an amazing Happy Hour. Sit on the lovely wrap around patio outside.
43 locals recommend
The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
20751 N Pima RdThis gorgeous little wine bar has amazing food. Try the lamb chops, brie cheese fries or donut holes. Great salads too and an amazing Happy Hour. Sit on the lovely wrap around patio outside.
This is BY FAR our favorite brunch in Scottsdale. Amazing food (we love the french toast, the salmon hash and the simple good morning) and great bloody mary's and mimosa's. Live music on the weekend.
68 locals recommend
The Herb Box
7051 E 5th AveThis is BY FAR our favorite brunch in Scottsdale. Amazing food (we love the french toast, the salmon hash and the simple good morning) and great bloody mary's and mimosa's. Live music on the weekend.
Great happy hour at the bar! We love the cheese plate, chicken pate, calamari... EVERYTHING here is good!
23 locals recommend
Local Bistro
20581 N Hayden RdGreat happy hour at the bar! We love the cheese plate, chicken pate, calamari... EVERYTHING here is good!
My favorite spot for a quick lunch, breakfast, smoothie or snack. Healthy but delicious.
10 locals recommend
Kale & Clover
20511 N Hayden RdMy favorite spot for a quick lunch, breakfast, smoothie or snack. Healthy but delicious.
Another favorite brunch/lunch spot, located at the Four Seasons. They have a weekend brunch buffet that is to die for and amazing pretzel balls. Great views, low key vibe.
7 locals recommend
Proof Canteen
10600 E Crescent Moon DrAnother favorite brunch/lunch spot, located at the Four Seasons. They have a weekend brunch buffet that is to die for and amazing pretzel balls. Great views, low key vibe.
One of our favorite restaurants overlooking a golf course and the beautiful mountains of Cave Creek. Get lunch here (or happy hour!) and then shop for antiques at the plethora of antique shops in Cave Creek
50 locals recommend
Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdOne of our favorite restaurants overlooking a golf course and the beautiful mountains of Cave Creek. Get lunch here (or happy hour!) and then shop for antiques at the plethora of antique shops in Cave Creek
Blu Burger Grille
32409 North Scottsdale RoadGo there for the martini's!
Arts & Culture
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdGreat concerts and music museum
Essentials
Our local walking distance grocery store. This is a clean, upscale store with a Starbucks, less then two minutes walk from our front door.
215 locals recommend
Safeway
14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdOur local walking distance grocery store. This is a clean, upscale store with a Starbucks, less then two minutes walk from our front door.
A great local Dry Cleaner, less then two minutes walk from our house if you need anything dry cleaned, pressed etc-.
9 locals recommend
Tide Cleaners
6501 E Greenway PkwyA great local Dry Cleaner, less then two minutes walk from our house if you need anything dry cleaned, pressed etc-.
Shopping
Our favorite mall! Its gorgeous and has great stores and dining.
699 locals recommend
Kierland Commons
Our favorite mall! Its gorgeous and has great stores and dining.
A continuation of Kierland Commons mall, just across the street. They have great shops and dining. Try True Food Kitchen, kids can play outside in the fountains there.
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdA continuation of Kierland Commons mall, just across the street. They have great shops and dining. Try True Food Kitchen, kids can play outside in the fountains there.
Market Street is a mixed-use neighborhood center featuring office, retail and entertainment within DC Ranch. Designed as a rustic, small-town center, Market Street features a main street theme incorporating architecturally unique buildings and a variety of distinctive restaurants, shops, office and neighborhood conveniences all intimately tied together. The unique blend of award-winning restaurants and events has made Market Street North Scottsdale’s premier dining and social district.
12 locals recommend
Market Street
20645 N Pima RdMarket Street is a mixed-use neighborhood center featuring office, retail and entertainment within DC Ranch. Designed as a rustic, small-town center, Market Street features a main street theme incorporating architecturally unique buildings and a variety of distinctive restaurants, shops, office and neighborhood conveniences all intimately tied together. The unique blend of award-winning restaurants and events has made Market Street North Scottsdale’s premier dining and social district.
Entertainment & Activities
Upscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.
125 locals recommend
IPIC
15257 N Scottsdale RdUpscale cinema chain with plush seating, gourmet light bites & cocktails, plus in-theater service.
Massive multipurpose venue hosting events such as horse shows, haunted houses & car auctions.
49 locals recommend
Westworld Scottsdale
Massive multipurpose venue hosting events such as horse shows, haunted houses & car auctions.
Championship golf course that hosts the Phoenix Open.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdChampionship golf course that hosts the Phoenix Open.
Drinks & Nightlife
A dance hall, saloon & mini-rodeo with bull riding. Try their fish fry Fridays!
135 locals recommend
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdA dance hall, saloon & mini-rodeo with bull riding. Try their fish fry Fridays!
Martinis & champagne accompany a global tapas menu, live music & daily specials - great dance floor on the weekends and live jazz a few times a week!
97 locals recommend
Blue Martini Lounge- Phoenix
5455 E High StMartinis & champagne accompany a global tapas menu, live music & daily specials - great dance floor on the weekends and live jazz a few times a week!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful hiking trail in the Sonoran preserve
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyBeautiful hiking trail in the Sonoran preserve
2,154 acres of desert open space with hiking & equestrian trails, picnic tables & wildlife. You can rent horses from the Spur Cross Stables or just enjoy biking or walking.
21 locals recommend
Spur Cross Ranch Conservation
44000 N Spur Cross Rd2,154 acres of desert open space with hiking & equestrian trails, picnic tables & wildlife. You can rent horses from the Spur Cross Stables or just enjoy biking or walking.
Bartlett Lake Marina offers full and half day boat and jet ski rentals, or just camp out and BBQ by the lake.
61 locals recommend
Bartlett Lake
Bartlett Lake Marina offers full and half day boat and jet ski rentals, or just camp out and BBQ by the lake.