Guidebook for Scottsdale
Food Scene
One of my favs in the Arcadia vicinity, you can't go wrong here. Pop in just for a beer or for a fabulous food. The vibe is chill and the patio is awesome if there's good weather!
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O.H.S.O. Eatery & nano-Brewery
4900 E Indian School RdOne of my favs in the Arcadia vicinity, you can't go wrong here. Pop in just for a beer or for a fabulous food. The vibe is chill and the patio is awesome if there's good weather!
Let's just say.... $5 wine every single day before 5pm. And the food is affordable and tasty. For 2 people, I recommend the Bruschetta board..pick up to 4 different types and you can't go wrong with any of the choices.
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Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdLet's just say.... $5 wine every single day before 5pm. And the food is affordable and tasty. For 2 people, I recommend the Bruschetta board..pick up to 4 different types and you can't go wrong with any of the choices.
While having an industrial feel, they serve up amazing hand-crafted beers and super good food. Try the chicken rolls as an app or any of the burgers if you're a little more hungry. Oh, and the French Dip is the best I've ever had. If you're an IPA drinker, go for the Hop Knot. If you like lighter, the Sunbru or the Peach Ale is the way to go.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E 8th StWhile having an industrial feel, they serve up amazing hand-crafted beers and super good food. Try the chicken rolls as an app or any of the burgers if you're a little more hungry. Oh, and the French Dip is the best I've ever had. If you're an IPA drinker, go for the Hop Knot. If you like lighter, the Sunbru or the Peach Ale is the way to go.
This has a hip but still casual scene and gets packed on weekends during game days. But the staff is great and attentive, and the food is hot and drinks are cold. If you just want to chill, this is your place.
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The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StThis has a hip but still casual scene and gets packed on weekends during game days. But the staff is great and attentive, and the food is hot and drinks are cold. If you just want to chill, this is your place.
This one is a little more on the fancier side I suppose, but I love it. On busier nights, it can be loud, but the vibe is lively and energetic. You can't beat the AZ88 chicken sandwich -- I crave it.
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AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallThis one is a little more on the fancier side I suppose, but I love it. On busier nights, it can be loud, but the vibe is lively and energetic. You can't beat the AZ88 chicken sandwich -- I crave it.
WALKABLE!! Chill brewery with an easy going atmosphere and very decent service. Menu ranges from apps to full-on entrees like salmon and great sandwiches.
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Fate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale RdWALKABLE!! Chill brewery with an easy going atmosphere and very decent service. Menu ranges from apps to full-on entrees like salmon and great sandwiches.
Funky/hip/trendy sushi with an amazing happy hour. Plus, nothing pairs with good sushi like some karaoke! Well, maybe Saki...... ;)
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Geisha A Go Go
7150 E 6th AveFunky/hip/trendy sushi with an amazing happy hour. Plus, nothing pairs with good sushi like some karaoke! Well, maybe Saki...... ;)
Ok, not only do they have poke bowls, but also wholesale seafood if you're in the mood to cook the freshest seafood around. I mean, AZ isn't THAT far from the ocean right? It's great. Oh, and BYOB too!
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Chula Seafood
8015 E Roosevelt StOk, not only do they have poke bowls, but also wholesale seafood if you're in the mood to cook the freshest seafood around. I mean, AZ isn't THAT far from the ocean right? It's great. Oh, and BYOB too!
Close and great for lunch, this Mexican restaurant serves up great fajita bowls and you MUST have a margarita. Ask for Ryan -- he usually bartends upstairs. If you're up for some spice, def go with the jalapeno marg.
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Cien Agaves
7228 E 1st AveClose and great for lunch, this Mexican restaurant serves up great fajita bowls and you MUST have a margarita. Ask for Ryan -- he usually bartends upstairs. If you're up for some spice, def go with the jalapeno marg.
Ok, this is the definition of fine dining. An excellent raw bar complements a steak menu that's to die for. Highly recommended if you want to go fancy.
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Bourbon & Bones
4200 N Scottsdale RdOk, this is the definition of fine dining. An excellent raw bar complements a steak menu that's to die for. Highly recommended if you want to go fancy.
Located in the Four Seasons, this classic Spanish restaurant is serving up all your Spanish favs from pan con tomate and Marcona almonds to paella, pulpo a la plancha and great steaks. Love this place.
Talavera
10600 E Crescent Moon DrLocated in the Four Seasons, this classic Spanish restaurant is serving up all your Spanish favs from pan con tomate and Marcona almonds to paella, pulpo a la plancha and great steaks. Love this place.
Want to indulge in baked English goodness? Go here. Cornish pasties galore and a cool selection of draft beer... and always good service. This is true comfort food. Great patio in good weather, but also cozy inside on a rainy day. My favorite is to actually have a beer or two and then take a par-baked pasty to go and eat it at the house. So, so good! (and cheaper!)
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Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdWant to indulge in baked English goodness? Go here. Cornish pasties galore and a cool selection of draft beer... and always good service. This is true comfort food. Great patio in good weather, but also cozy inside on a rainy day. My favorite is to actually have a beer or two and then take a par-baked pasty to go and eat it at the house. So, so good! (and cheaper!)
Ok, come on... everyone loves a good sausage, and this place has plenty. Plenty of outdoor seating and great service from the bar.
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Brat Haus
3622 N Scottsdale RdOk, come on... everyone loves a good sausage, and this place has plenty. Plenty of outdoor seating and great service from the bar.
Not the closest, but well worth it for a good and wholesome breakfast or brunch. Bloody's are amazing and basically everything on the menu is worth devouring.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
2045 E Camelback RdNot the closest, but well worth it for a good and wholesome breakfast or brunch. Bloody's are amazing and basically everything on the menu is worth devouring.
Another amazing classic steak house, this one has a Happy Hour with drink and food specials from 4pm-6pm. Steaks can't be beat and service is always top-top notch.
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Steak 44
5101 N 44th StAnother amazing classic steak house, this one has a Happy Hour with drink and food specials from 4pm-6pm. Steaks can't be beat and service is always top-top notch.
Parks & Nature
If the weather is good (and you're up for a moderate/strenuous hike), Camelback Mountain will give you some of the best views in the city. I recommend The Echo Canyon route. It's steep at first, then stays steep... ok, it's all steep, but well worth it if you're up for it.
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Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveIf the weather is good (and you're up for a moderate/strenuous hike), Camelback Mountain will give you some of the best views in the city. I recommend The Echo Canyon route. It's steep at first, then stays steep... ok, it's all steep, but well worth it if you're up for it.
My fav is Camelback Mountain, but this is a close second... (and also a little easier). Great views of downtown from the top. Bring water.
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Piestewa Peak
My fav is Camelback Mountain, but this is a close second... (and also a little easier). Great views of downtown from the top. Bring water.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kind of a dive bar, but always a good time. Laid back crowd and affordable drinks.
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Pattie's First Avenue Lounge
7220 East 1st AvenueKind of a dive bar, but always a good time. Laid back crowd and affordable drinks.
Comfy gay bar with drag shows on some nights. Check out their website for more info. 2-4-1 specials exist which make for an affordable night out.
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BS West
7125 E 5th AveComfy gay bar with drag shows on some nights. Check out their website for more info. 2-4-1 specials exist which make for an affordable night out.
Relaxed gastropub with sofas and a buzzy patio scene plus a menu of elevated comfort food. Perfect for a girl's/boy's night out and dates. Pool table included!
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Kelly's at Southbridge
7117 East 6th AvenueRelaxed gastropub with sofas and a buzzy patio scene plus a menu of elevated comfort food. Perfect for a girl's/boy's night out and dates. Pool table included!
Dive bar with live honkytonk.... how can you go wrong, right? By the end of the night, you'll definitely be singing with the band!
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Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main StDive bar with live honkytonk.... how can you go wrong, right? By the end of the night, you'll definitely be singing with the band!