Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
Perk Eatery
6501 E Greenway PkwySmall local breakfast/lunch restaurant within walking distance.
Great happy hour menu. Yummy grilled calamari and and when they offer halibut, its a must have.
12 locals recommend
Nick's Italian Restaurant
10810 N Tatum BlvdGreat happy hour menu. Yummy grilled calamari and and when they offer halibut, its a must have.
Dog Haus Scottsdale Quarter
Local roaster, with really caffeinated coffees!
In-N-Out Burger
7467 E Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdWho doesn't love In-N-Out !
Local French Bistro in the Kierlands Shopping District. Small, intimate dining with a small outdoor dining patio. Fun for drinks, as well.
47 locals recommend
Zinc Bistro
15034 N Scottsdale RdLocal French Bistro in the Kierlands Shopping District. Small, intimate dining with a small outdoor dining patio. Fun for drinks, as well.
Another good craft -style fresh italian menu. Lively bar and patio seating.
138 locals recommend
North Italia
4925 N 40th StAnother good craft -style fresh italian menu. Lively bar and patio seating.
Marigold Maison
4720 E Cactus RdOne of the best Indian food restaurants in town
Persian Room Fine Dining
17040 N Scottsdale RdVery good Mediterranean/Persian menu.
Tasty Gyros and a nice varied Mediterranean menu. Small and local and budget friendly
16 locals recommend
Saba's Mediterranean Kitchen
4747 E Bell RdTasty Gyros and a nice varied Mediterranean menu. Small and local and budget friendly
Happy hour! and an overall mix of freshly inspired dishes.
18 locals recommend
Soul - Modern AZ Cuisine
7615 E Pinnacle Peak RdHappy hour! and an overall mix of freshly inspired dishes.
Their frozen margarita is a soooo good. I'm normally the rocks girl but these...They have a 3 drink limit.
24 locals recommend
Z'Tejas
10625 N Tatum BlvdTheir frozen margarita is a soooo good. I'm normally the rocks girl but these...They have a 3 drink limit.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveHappy Hour all day if you sit in the bar or hightops outside. Always packed for a good reason. Charcuterie , bruscetta boards, meatballs all great but try the charred Octopus salad. It's my favorite!
62 locals recommend
The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdHappy Hour all day if you sit in the bar or hightops outside. Always packed for a good reason. Charcuterie , bruscetta boards, meatballs all great but try the charred Octopus salad. It's my favorite!
The View from the patio bar at sunset- GORGEOUS!
Elements Restaurant is a must reservation. $$$$$
60 locals recommend
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
5700 E McDonald DrThe View from the patio bar at sunset- GORGEOUS!
Elements Restaurant is a must reservation. $$$$$
Great Food. Lively atmosphere with sports on multiple TVs, live music, bingo night, trivia night. Sort of a neighborhood Cheers bar.
7 locals recommend
The Rooster Tavern
14202 N Scottsdale RdGreat Food. Lively atmosphere with sports on multiple TVs, live music, bingo night, trivia night. Sort of a neighborhood Cheers bar.
Happy Hour all day in the bar/ hi tops Great HH menu . Nice patio with fireplace. Super Chicken Parm
The Italian Daughter
Happy Hour all day in the bar/ hi tops Great HH menu . Nice patio with fireplace. Super Chicken Parm
I'm picky about my Chinese. This is one of the best
11 locals recommend
Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant
9160 E Shea BlvdI'm picky about my Chinese. This is one of the best
Jade Palace
8876 E Pinnacle Peak Rd2nd location!
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale RdSame owners/ menu to Steak 44. Delicious. $$$$$
Steak 44
5101 N 44th StSome of the best steaks around! $$$$$
Thai Chili 2go
Really great Currys. Everything is made to order / spiciness . Cheap!
Parks & Nature
Great workout on a well marked but challenging trail. Its worth the effort.
138 locals recommend
Gateway Trailhead - McDowell Sonoran Preserve
18333 N Thompson Peak PkwyGreat workout on a well marked but challenging trail. Its worth the effort.
This a beautiful and well - groomed trail that undulates all the way around Granite Mtn for a 4-5 miles. There are some longer routes that you can veer off on. One of my favorite, local trails. Quiet and peaceful and still nearby!
14 locals recommend
Granite Mountain Trailhead
31402 N 136th StThis a beautiful and well - groomed trail that undulates all the way around Granite Mtn for a 4-5 miles. There are some longer routes that you can veer off on. One of my favorite, local trails. Quiet and peaceful and still nearby!
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayGet your vertical work out in on the well groomed trail
The views from the top are great. You can drive all the way up and there are plenty of walk marked hiking paths
350 locals recommend
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueThe views from the top are great. You can drive all the way up and there are plenty of walk marked hiking paths
Hiking trails are many and very well marked. You will definitely get your exercise quota in
489 locals recommend
Piestewa Peak
Hiking trails are many and very well marked. You will definitely get your exercise quota in
Early mornings are best for this well known trail
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveEarly mornings are best for this well known trail
The drive alone is fun. The road undulates its way the this local lake and marina. There a plenty of picnic tables and covered spaces for a fun day. The lake has been low recently but water craft are still able to go out.
61 locals recommend
Bartlett Lake
The drive alone is fun. The road undulates its way the this local lake and marina. There a plenty of picnic tables and covered spaces for a fun day. The lake has been low recently but water craft are still able to go out.
Magical and beautiful Red Rock formations, hiking trails and an all around fun place to visit. Get your spiritual side refreshed at one of the many vortexes, spas and crystal shops. There are numerous local artists and funky shops to satisfy.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
Magical and beautiful Red Rock formations, hiking trails and an all around fun place to visit. Get your spiritual side refreshed at one of the many vortexes, spas and crystal shops. There are numerous local artists and funky shops to satisfy.
Desert Botanical Garden station
1201 N Galvin PkwyTranquility in the middle of the city center
183 locals recommend
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
1125 N 3rd AveTranquility in the middle of the city center
Entertainment
Talking Stick Resort
Local casino and frequent music venue.
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick WayMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdHeard Museum
2301 N Central AveA bit of everything. Restaurants, galleries, shops, nightlife
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdA bit of everything. Restaurants, galleries, shops, nightlife