|
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
| Avg. Entrée: |
$$$16 - $30
|
| Reservations: |
Recommended |
| Outdoor Dining: |
 |
CAVE CREEK. Craving game dishes with a Southwestern twist and plenty of cowboy memorabilia? Make the trek to Cartwright's in nearby Cave Creek for delicious takes on beef, buffalo, elk, and seafood. Preparations incorporate creamy horseradish, spicy bastes, and unexpected sides like onion risotto and polenta. Ahi nachos and Jack Daniels-barbecued bass represent unique options from the sea. Dessert is not to be missed, whether you opt for a chocolate taco with lime-margarita mousse or a scrumptious cowboy s'more.
|
Cowboy Ciao
7133 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · 480-946-3111
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. Serving innovative American cuisine with Italian, Southwestern, and Mexican influences, Cowboy Ciao also features eye-catching decor, thanks in part to a star-studded ceiling. The varied menu includes elk strip loin with mushroom risotto, and roasted pork shank with cumin, chipotle, paprika, and Mexican oregano. The signature dish – exotic mushroom pan fry – consists of wild mushrooms in ancho cream sauce over polenta, and it is divine. The wine list is extensive, and the dessert menu is truly irresistible.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
PARADISE VALLEY. This place pays homage to Arizona's rustic Southwestern cowboy history in the most elegant of ways; the ambiance is strikingly different from what you would expect. The decor suggests cowboy, but the menu and staff dress it up and give the whole place an air of luxury. Menu highlights might include prickly pear-lacquered breast of duck and roasted poblano chile rellenos. The unique Sunday brunch menu offers such things as chicken and mushroom hash and cheese omelets smothered in poblano hollandaise. Additionally, everything on the menu is organic, humanely raised, and from ecologically sound sources.
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
ART DISTRICT. Old Town presents Southwestern cuisine with flair. The darling little cottage (with patio) is set among citrus trees that are especially fragrant in spring. Enjoy the greenery and flowers, and don't miss the refreshing fountain. The gazebo has a bar where you can enjoy frozen margaritas, and the ever-changing menu presents chorizo fundido, tequila-lime chicken tostadas, and red chili-crusted pork chops. Business causal attire. Reservations recommended.
|
Piñon Grill
7401 N Scottsdale Rd, Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 · 480-367-2422
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
| Avg. Entrée: |
$$$$31 - $50
|
| Reservations: |
Recommended |
| Outdoor Dining: |
|
NORTH SCOTTSDALE. One of the fine dining establishments at the Millennium Resort McCormick Ranch, Piñon Grill promises a great view, romantic atmosphere, and top-notch cuisine. Secure a table overlooking the water as you dine on Chilean sea bass crusted in peanut mole and served with a sweet, tangy coconut-lemongrass broth or on chipotle-marinated salmon. Beef, veal, and poultry are also represented. Cocktails are a change from the ordinary; sip a prickly pear margarita after dinner for a true Sonoran nightcap.
|
Rancho Pinot Grill
6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Lincoln Village, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 · 480-367-8030
|
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. Laid-back and unpretentious, this Valley restaurant serves creative interpretations of comfort food. The interior is totally personal, an off-beat cowboy decor enlivened by hip accents. The cuisine, which has garnered a number of awards, places an emphasis on local, organic foods. The menu constantly changes and is dependent on whatever is fresh and available each day. Many of the entrees are grilled or cooked in a wood-burning oven, imparting them with a smoky flavor that seems appropriate to the region. The wine list, all 5000 bottles of it, ensures that each meal will find its best complement.
|
Roaring Fork
4800 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 · 480-947-0795
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. A welcome change of pace, Roaring Fork entices patrons with homemade beef jerky and great cocktails, which are especially appealing when you have to wait for a table. Inventive chef-owner Robert McGrath artfully creates American Western cuisine, merging campfire traditions with bistro fare to produce truly outstanding dishes. Among the attractions are beef short ribs, duck breast, and buttermilk fried chicken. The ambiance is a mix of rustic and elegant, and the place promises great dining memories. Great happy hours too (Monday to Saturday, 4pm to 7pm).
|
SWB Southwest Bistro
7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 · 480-444-1234
|
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. This pleasant hotel restaurant offers spectacular views of the surrounding McDowell Mountains from indoor and open-air dining areas, not to mention superb service and casual, relaxed atmosphere. Pan-seared maple-glazed salmon and a roasted rib-eye with grilled asparagus are two dinner favorites, as are wood-fired roasted chicken and smoked baby back pork ribs. Sunday brunch is a tempting highlight as well.
User Rating: (Rate It!)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. Loved by many, this restaurant especially appeals to golf-lovers, who appreciate panoramic views of the lush course made possible by a wall of windows. Southwestern cuisine is just as mesmerizing, especially the much-loved tortilla soup. Entrees include achiote-basted salmon, grilled beef tenderloin, and oven-roasted chicken breast. A tasting menu and special health-conscious selections are also available. The soothing interior features soft neutral and green tones, live flamenco music, and rustic pottery crafted by local artisans.
User Rating:
(Rate It)
My Suitcase: (Add to My Suitcase)
SCOTTSDALE. An interior of mellow wood and Texas limestone defines the casual atmosphere of this privately-owned chain. Dishes come from a variety of backgrounds but share a common Southwestern flair. Signature items include voodoo tuna and miso glazed salmon. You can also choose from pork roast vera cruz, wild mushroom enchiladas, and herb-grilled chicken. An array of appetizers, salads and sandwiches satisfy lighter appetites. For dessert, give ancho chili fudge pie a try; the chili's delicate heat intensifies the rush of chocolate. In the evening, the bar mixes up terrific margaritas and plays host to a crowd of stylish professionals.
Looking for a restaurant? We've explored the options, checked with critics, and pounded the pavement to offer only the best. Recommendations come complete with contact information and a brief description highlighting the important features of the restaurant. Fit our choices to your mood, or let us guide your tastes. You'll likely find a few places that not even locals know about.
|
Print this Page
Email this Page
Click here to share it »
