Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
LIOR THE BAKER
10953 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdAmazing challah bread
Good upscale Mexican food with seafood options and a nice bar and patio area
23 locals recommend
Blue Adobe Santa Fe Grille
10885 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdGood upscale Mexican food with seafood options and a nice bar and patio area
Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill
9397 East Shea BoulevardFun, reliable and inexpensive Asian food
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdQuick and healthy option for lunch and dinner
Casa Mia
11485 N 136th StExcellent Italian food and their pizza shop CM2 is a favorite
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdBeer and sports in a fun, loud atmosphere
Osha Thai Cafe
10953 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdExcellent Thai food in a small space, great for take out
Italian food shop and restaurant with amazing bread and authentic ingredients
15 locals recommend
Andreoli Italian Grocer
8880 E Vía LindaItalian food shop and restaurant with amazing bread and authentic ingredients
Salt + Lime
9397 E Shea BlvdGreat fresh Mexican food with a small patio and good happy hour
Hiro Sushi
9393 N 90th StBest sushi in the area
Everything is wonderful - pastries, breakfast, barbecue, mac and cheese, . . .
SugarJam BakeShop & Bistro
15111 N Hayden RdEverything is wonderful - pastries, breakfast, barbecue, mac and cheese, . . .
Postino Kierland
7030 E Greenway PkwyWine bar with good beer selection and excellent food and patio
First Watch
16455 N Scottsdale RdClosest place for a great breakfast
Crave Grounds
10105 East Vía LindaGood coffee and custom donut holes
CM2 Pizzeria & Bakeshop
11485 N 136th StThin crust pizza in casual spot
It's all about the bloody mary bar. Good breakfast and lunch spot.
32 locals recommend
Hash Kitchen North Scottsdale
14838 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdIt's all about the bloody mary bar. Good breakfast and lunch spot.
Sightseeing
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdLovely area with art, library, fountains, restaurants and shops.
19 locals recommend
Civic Center Mall
Lovely area with art, library, fountains, restaurants and shops.
Parks & Nature
Moderately difficult trail to Sunrise Peak with gorgeous desert scenery and abundant wildflowers in the spring
20 locals recommend
Sunrise Trailhead
12101 N 145th WayModerately difficult trail to Sunrise Peak with gorgeous desert scenery and abundant wildflowers in the spring
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead
12601 N 124th StEasy trail to Taliesin overlook (no access to Taliesin)
Fountain Park
12925 N Saguaro BlvdVery large fountain with a large pond to walk around
Beautiful desert garden with many events throughout the year
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful desert garden with many events throughout the year
Shopping
Kierland Commons
Good restaurants in the area as well
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdGreat stores and fun dining scene
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdEverything under one large roof
Essentials
Safeway
14696 N Frank Lloyd Wright BlvdMy everyday store
Costco Wholesale
15255 N Hayden RdEntertainment & Activities
Recliners, full bar, good food, *no children under age 6
38 locals recommend
RoadHouse Cinemas - Scottsdale
9090 E Indian Bend RdRecliners, full bar, good food, *no children under age 6
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayCasino and live music at the pool
The Phoenix Zoo
A family favorite
Great place to practice your golf swing while hanging out with friends and enjoying good food and drinks. Fun patio bar on the upper level as well.
597 locals recommend
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayGreat place to practice your golf swing while hanging out with friends and enjoying good food and drinks. Fun patio bar on the upper level as well.
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick
7555 N Pima RdSpring training site for Diamondbacks!
Everything Else
Phoenix Wine
8658 East Shea BoulevardAmazingly priced wine shop with a great selection