Phoenix + Scottsdale Guidebook
Favorites for brunch + happy hour
Excellent choice for seafood, steakhouse + American cuisine. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri: 3 PM - 7 PM and Sat - Sun: Open - 7 PM
Brunch is Sat: 11AM-3PM and Sun: 10AM-3PM
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Buck & Rider
4225 E Camelback RdExcellent choice for seafood, steakhouse + American cuisine. Happy Hour is Mon - Fri: 3 PM - 7 PM and Sat - Sun: Open - 7 PM
Brunch is Sat: 11AM-3PM and Sun: 10AM-3PM
A modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring unique plates and specialty craft cocktails.
Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm
Happy Hour: 4pm-6pm
Open Daily | Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4pm-11pm
Friday 4pm-1am
Saturday 11am-1am
Sunday 11am-11pm
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Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdA modern take on traditional Mexican cuisine, featuring unique plates and specialty craft cocktails.
Weekend Brunch 11am-3pm
Happy Hour: 4pm-6pm
Open Daily | Hours:
Monday-Thursday 4pm-11pm
Friday 4pm-1am
Saturday 11am-1am
Sunday 11am-11pm
A friendly neighborhood restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. I love their coffee bar, also has a great space to work or study. IG spot: Take a photo with the arrow!
COFFEE BAR: Open daily at 7am
BREAKFAST: Weekdays, 7am - 10:30am
Weekends, 7am - 3pm
HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri, 3pm - 6pm
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The Henry
4455 E Camelback RdA friendly neighborhood restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine. I love their coffee bar, also has a great space to work or study. IG spot: Take a photo with the arrow!
COFFEE BAR: Open daily at 7am
BREAKFAST: Weekdays, 7am - 10:30am
Weekends, 7am - 3pm
HAPPY HOUR: Mon - Fri, 3pm - 6pm
Breakfast + Quick Bites
A curated boutique, wine shop, bakery, coffee shop, pizzeria + breakfast community spot. Grab-and-go food + coffee, with cozy seats to dine in. I love the commuter sandwich (their house made english muffins are a must try!)
OPEN DAILY: 7am - 5pm
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La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StA curated boutique, wine shop, bakery, coffee shop, pizzeria + breakfast community spot. Grab-and-go food + coffee, with cozy seats to dine in. I love the commuter sandwich (their house made english muffins are a must try!)
OPEN DAILY: 7am - 5pm
Family owned Greek restaurant with casual dining or takeout. My favorite is the Greek Salad with Chicken!
George's Kitchen
6102 N 16th StFamily owned Greek restaurant with casual dining or takeout. My favorite is the Greek Salad with Chicken!
The Local Donut
3213 N Hayden RdBest donuts in the Valley
Great coffee and grab and go breakfast items. Large selection of seating for working or meeting a friend. I love their iced dirty chai oat latte.
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Press Coffee - The Roastery
10443 N 32nd StGreat coffee and grab and go breakfast items. Large selection of seating for working or meeting a friend. I love their iced dirty chai oat latte.
Kaleidoscope Juice
Best juices, smoothies and healthy food
Lunch + Dinner
Delicious pizza + craft cocktails. Many fresh selections.
tues – thurs: 11:00am – 9:00pm
fri & sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm
sun: 11:00am – 9:00pm
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The Parlor Pizzeria
1916 E Camelback RdDelicious pizza + craft cocktails. Many fresh selections.
tues – thurs: 11:00am – 9:00pm
fri & sat: 11:00am – 10:00pm
sun: 11:00am – 9:00pm
The freshest seafood you'll find in Phoenix! Grab-and-go meals, located in a nice plaza with other shops + restaurants, plus a nice courtyard.
OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11am-8pm / Friday + Saturday 10am-9pm
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Chula Seafood Uptown
100 E Camelback RdThe freshest seafood you'll find in Phoenix! Grab-and-go meals, located in a nice plaza with other shops + restaurants, plus a nice courtyard.
OPEN: Sunday-Thursday 11am-8pm / Friday + Saturday 10am-9pm
Wood fired, contemporary, American fare accented with coastal Mediterranean and bold Middle Eastern flavors. My favorite is the skewers! Wonderful ambiance + upstairs bar with great views.
Happy Hour: 4PM-6PM Daily
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Flint by Baltaire
2425 E Camelback RdWood fired, contemporary, American fare accented with coastal Mediterranean and bold Middle Eastern flavors. My favorite is the skewers! Wonderful ambiance + upstairs bar with great views.
Happy Hour: 4PM-6PM Daily
North Italia
4925 N 40th StGreat spot for wine + Italian food
Chantico Mexican Restaurant Phoenix
1051 East Camelback RoadGreat Mexican food
Casa Mia
11485 N 136th StSome of the best Italian food in the Valley. Family owned.
Excellent cocktails and their chopped salad is a must try!
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The Gladly Restaurant
2201 E Camelback RdExcellent cocktails and their chopped salad is a must try!
Mora Italian
5651 N 7th StGreat for Italian food and drinks
Ocotillo Restaurant focuses on New American seasonal cuisine with a touch of local Arizona Influence, bringing special attention to fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy lunch, dinner, brunch with a full-service bar, cocktail, wine, and beer program. Weekend brunches Saturday and Sunday fulfills all your sensory expectations. Menu offerings include healthy, vegan, gluten-free choices and options for kids
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Ocotillo Restaurant
3243 N 3rd StOcotillo Restaurant focuses on New American seasonal cuisine with a touch of local Arizona Influence, bringing special attention to fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy lunch, dinner, brunch with a full-service bar, cocktail, wine, and beer program. Weekend brunches Saturday and Sunday fulfills all your sensory expectations. Menu offerings include healthy, vegan, gluten-free choices and options for kids
Alter Ego is a ground floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment. We are eclectic and adventurous yet timeless, and comfortable. We never take ourselves too seriously, yet are always prepared to rise to the occasion. We have an appreciation for the rich history and heritage of Tempe and will look to add a fun twist of flair to make room for new memories for generations to come. We are a little tongue in cheek, yet will always make you feel special.
*complimentary valet parking
Alter Ego
108 East University DriveAlter Ego is a ground floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment. We are eclectic and adventurous yet timeless, and comfortable. We never take ourselves too seriously, yet are always prepared to rise to the occasion. We have an appreciation for the rich history and heritage of Tempe and will look to add a fun twist of flair to make room for new memories for generations to come. We are a little tongue in cheek, yet will always make you feel special.
*complimentary valet parking
Vecina
3433 N 56th StFat Ox
6316 N Scottsdale RdMastro's Steakhouse
1285 6th AveSandfish Sushi & Whiskey, Phoenix
Wren & Wolf
My favorite yoga studios
If you love hot yoga, this is my favorite studio in the Valley!
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radi8 HOT YOGA
3950 E Indian School RdIf you love hot yoga, this is my favorite studio in the Valley!
The Biltmore Studio
2107 E Camelback RdYoga studio
Bars + Clubs
The Hot Chick
4363 N 75th StBar offering games and comfort food
A swanky gastropub with handcrafted meals, cocktails, and genuine hospitality. Also destination for every game-day with ample televisions and seating to enjoy your favorite sports teams in action.
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Bevvy
4420 N Saddlebag TrailA swanky gastropub with handcrafted meals, cocktails, and genuine hospitality. Also destination for every game-day with ample televisions and seating to enjoy your favorite sports teams in action.
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallGreat martinis and ambiance! Perfect place to grab a drink.
Alibi
108 East University DriveRooftop bar
Beverly on Main
7018 E Main StGin + Reel
5415 East High StreetThe Duce
525 S Central AveUnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdSpeakeasy
Stardust Pinbar
401 W Van Buren StRough Rider
1001 North Central AvenueMercBar
2525 E Camelback RdThe Little Woody
4228 E Indian School RdCasual neighborhood bar
Little Rituals
132 S Central AveBitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson StTrophy Room
Food scene
The Pemberton is a food, beverage, retail and art collective located at the historical Sarah H. Pemberton house in Downtown Phoenix.
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Pemberton PHX
1121 North 2nd StreetThe Pemberton is a food, beverage, retail and art collective located at the historical Sarah H. Pemberton house in Downtown Phoenix.
Sightseeing
Desert Botanical Garden