Dining

When visiting places to eat in Scottsdale, you’ll be able to immerse yourself in a large and varied dining scene. From the hot spots in Old Town Scottsdale to tucked away neighborhood favorites, you’ll have every flavor and cuisine imaginable.

Virtu Honest Craft

Chef Virtu has made his restaurant a local and national destination. It has been listed on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants list, along with receiving a James Beard Award nomination. The food is described as simple yet inspired, with the menu having a Mediterranean flavor. Ingredients such as locally grown produce and Spanish octopus are featured on elegant plates. This establishment offers a daily brunch with specialties such as Duck confit and mortadella Benedicts and more.
3701 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale

Marcellino

Offering luxurious Italian food, with top-notch service, this eatery is perfect for any type of gathering from romantic dates to celebrations. Chef Verzino impresses with attention to both his food and his guests. Offerings include grilled jumbo shrimp on feta croquets to start, entrees such as gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce. And don’t miss the classic Italian desserts such as tiramisu and panna cotta.
7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale

J & G Steakhouse

Sometimes you just need a steak and J&G Steakhouse at the Phoenician Resort can fill that hankering! Enjoy stunning views, delicious food, and superior service. While beef is the restaurants mainstay, you’ll also enjoy delicate seafood offering, tasty sides, and a beverage menu that runs the gamut from domestic beers to pricey wine offerings. Check out the desert-inspired newly remodeled patio area — perfect for enjoying the views!
6000 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale

Hash Kitchen

Start your day off the right way at this creative breakfast and bar establishment. Hash is a brunch-only, chef-driven eatery that is know for its hashes (of course), scramblers, pancakes, and morning cocktails. The plentiful DIY Bloody Mary Bar is a creative way to make your own with a selection of toppings and in-house infused vodkas. It’s a social dining experience that is a locals and visitor favorite.
8777 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Hot Noodles Cold Sake

This is a tiny noodle shop that offers umami by the bowl full! Josh Hebert has cooked in Tokyo and brings his experiences and flavors to Scottsdale with his nuanced and soulful offerings. He has chosen to spurn ramen trends, sticking to the classics such as shoyu and miso. If you are a ramen aficionado, try the Goma House ramen with Char-siu pork, bok choy, sesame seeds, and shishito peppers!
15689 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale

Café Monarch

Dine in French elegance in this European-villa-style restaurant. Café Monarch features a customized menu and serene privacy to its guests. It has been voted by Travelocity as the third best restaurant in the US for fine dining, along with the second most romantic restaurant in the country. You’ll receive special attention from the staff, and you’ll dine on farm-to-table ingredients of the highest quality.
6939 East First Avenue, Scottsdale