Guidebook for Scottsdale
Arts & Culture
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdA must see museum if you are a lover of music, music history or music culture
652 locals recommend
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdA must see museum if you are a lover of music, music history or music culture
Cosanti Originals
6433 E Doubletree Ranch RdPhoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveParks & Nature
Desert Botanical Garden
Phoenix Mountain Preserve - 40th St. Trailhead
9200 N 40th StBoyce Thompson Arboretum
37615 E Arboretum WayFood Scene
SumoMaya
6560 N Scottsdale RdKasai Scottsdale - Japanese Steakhouse
14344 N Scottsdale RdNew York Bagels 'N Bialys - Shea
10320 N Scottsdale RdAnother local favorite of ours, located close by (2.1 miles away) in Kierland. A good choice if you're looking for a vibrant scene and a great hang with authentic Italian food.
Happy Hour all day on Sundays too!
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
138 locals recommend
North Italia
4925 N 40th St Another local favorite of ours, located close by (2.1 miles away) in Kierland. A good choice if you're looking for a vibrant scene and a great hang with authentic Italian food.
Happy Hour all day on Sundays too!
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
One of our favorite local restaurants, just 1.4 miles away. Great Mediterranean food with large portions.
7 locals recommend
Edens Grill
13843 N Tatum BlvdOne of our favorite local restaurants, just 1.4 miles away. Great Mediterranean food with large portions.
One of the best Asian restaurants in the valley, and close by (1.4 miles).
9 locals recommend
Nee House Chinese Restaurant
13843 N Tatum BlvdOne of the best Asian restaurants in the valley, and close by (1.4 miles).
One of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the Valley. If you happen to be coming from the airport (10 min. or so from Sky Harbor), do not pass up the opportunity to dine at La Santisima. Hands down the best salsa bar, but all of the food here is extraordinary and unique. http://lasantisimagourmet.com/
81 locals recommend
La Santisima
4117 North 16th StreetOne of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the Valley. If you happen to be coming from the airport (10 min. or so from Sky Harbor), do not pass up the opportunity to dine at La Santisima. Hands down the best salsa bar, but all of the food here is extraordinary and unique. http://lasantisimagourmet.com/
Another great choice nearby for great, unique Mexican food.
53 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale RdAnother great choice nearby for great, unique Mexican food.
Postino Kierland
7030 E Greenway PkwyLong time favorite of ours along with our visiting family and friends. Great food and portions, awesome salsa and margaritas, and close by (approx 3.4 miles).
La Fonda Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
2051 E Baseline RdLong time favorite of ours along with our visiting family and friends. Great food and portions, awesome salsa and margaritas, and close by (approx 3.4 miles).
We wouldn't normally add a fast food restaurant on our list of favorites, but we've had one than one guest mention that they had to go to In-N-Out while here, which happens to be 5 minutes from our house.
http://locations.in-n-out.com/192
24 locals recommend
In-N-Out Burger
920 E Playa Del Norte DrWe wouldn't normally add a fast food restaurant on our list of favorites, but we've had one than one guest mention that they had to go to In-N-Out while here, which happens to be 5 minutes from our house.
http://locations.in-n-out.com/192
Starbucks
21050 N Tatum BlvdIt's close by (5 min.), and some us just need our morning coffee!
Not exactly your cozy little local Italian restaurant, but it's got a great menu, bar and service, and more than generous portions. We've had many a good meal there. Located nearby in the Promenade.
16405 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
https://locations.maggianos.com/arizona/scottsdale/16405-n.-scottsdale-rd/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localmaps
25 locals recommend
Maggiano's Little Italy
16405 N Scottsdale RdNot exactly your cozy little local Italian restaurant, but it's got a great menu, bar and service, and more than generous portions. We've had many a good meal there. Located nearby in the Promenade.
16405 N. Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85254
https://locations.maggianos.com/arizona/scottsdale/16405-n.-scottsdale-rd/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=localmaps
If you're looking for a GREAT breakfast/lunch place, this is one of our favorites. Located in the Promenade, and 3.4 miles from our home. Check the menu out, and you can thank us later!
https://www.firstwatch.com/
14 locals recommend
First Watch
16455 N Scottsdale RdIf you're looking for a GREAT breakfast/lunch place, this is one of our favorites. Located in the Promenade, and 3.4 miles from our home. Check the menu out, and you can thank us later!
https://www.firstwatch.com/
If you're looking for great pizza, salads, etc nearby, you must check out Il Bosco. Approx 3 miles from our house, this has been a fav of ours since they opened 5 or so yrs ago. Located right next door to the legendary Handlebar J's bar and country music venue.
https://www.ilboscopizza.com/
7 locals recommend
IL Bosco Pizza
7120 E Becker LnIf you're looking for great pizza, salads, etc nearby, you must check out Il Bosco. Approx 3 miles from our house, this has been a fav of ours since they opened 5 or so yrs ago. Located right next door to the legendary Handlebar J's bar and country music venue.
https://www.ilboscopizza.com/
Another one of our favorite spots to take family and/or friends . True Food has it all; great food & drink, diverse menu, great location and scenery (right across from the Apple Store in Scottsdale Quarter).
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/scottsdale
233 locals recommend
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdAnother one of our favorite spots to take family and/or friends . True Food has it all; great food & drink, diverse menu, great location and scenery (right across from the Apple Store in Scottsdale Quarter).
https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/scottsdale
One of our all time favorite restaurants in the Valley. Be sure to check out Mark Tarbell's other establishments (both adjoined to the restaurant): Tarbell's Tavern & The Wine Store.
31 locals recommend
Tarbell's
3213 E Camelback RdOne of our all time favorite restaurants in the Valley. Be sure to check out Mark Tarbell's other establishments (both adjoined to the restaurant): Tarbell's Tavern & The Wine Store.
Shopping
Kierland Commons
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdEntertainment & Activities
IPIC
15257 N Scottsdale RdCelebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd StTheater in the round. Great music venue
Marquee Theatre
730 N Mill AveMusic Venue
Everything Else
The Van Buren
401 W Van Buren StMusic Venue
Crescent Ballroom
308 N 2nd AveMusic venue
The Rhythm Room
1019 E Indian School RdGreat music venue (mostly blues and R&B)
The Rebel Lounge
2303 E Indian School RdMusic venue / bar
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen
50 W Jefferson StFashion Square
Drinks & Nightlife
Joe's Grotto
13825 North 32nd StreetOld Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdIf you're looking for a great neighbor bar, restaurant and music venue, check out Handlebar J's.
https://www.handlebarj.com/pages/about-us
From their website:
The legacy continues… Handlebar J, "Scottsdale's Original Rib House" is still known for our Bar-B-Q Ribs, Steaks, Burgers, Fish Fry, Corn on the Cob, Fried Chicken, Biscuits with honey and so much more, all made in house.
Besides our good food, country music is a huge part of HBJ. But don't be surprised if you hear various other styles of music from time to time, like blues, jazz or rock-n-roll. (Schedules are subject to change, so please call for information, or check our online calendar for information).
41 locals recommend
Handlebar J
7116 E Becker LnIf you're looking for a great neighbor bar, restaurant and music venue, check out Handlebar J's.
https://www.handlebarj.com/pages/about-us
From their website:
The legacy continues… Handlebar J, "Scottsdale's Original Rib House" is still known for our Bar-B-Q Ribs, Steaks, Burgers, Fish Fry, Corn on the Cob, Fried Chicken, Biscuits with honey and so much more, all made in house.
Besides our good food, country music is a huge part of HBJ. But don't be surprised if you hear various other styles of music from time to time, like blues, jazz or rock-n-roll. (Schedules are subject to change, so please call for information, or check our online calendar for information).