Guidebook for Cave Creek
Food Scene
Great outdoor eating ambiance on the golf course with desert landscape and mountains surrounding you while dining. Wins best outdoor dining experience!
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Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdGreat outdoor eating ambiance on the golf course with desert landscape and mountains surrounding you while dining. Wins best outdoor dining experience!
Cafe & coffee shop in the mornings
Bar and live music venue in the evenings
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Janey's Coffee Co. & Bodega
6602 E Cave Creek RdCafe & coffee shop in the mornings
Bar and live music venue in the evenings
Best coffee quality in town with muffins and order at the counter breakfast items
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Local Jonny's
6033 E Cave Creek RdBest coffee quality in town with muffins and order at the counter breakfast items
Breakfast and lunch spot - order at the counter and sit on the patio
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The Grotto Cafe
6501 E Cave Creek RdBreakfast and lunch spot - order at the counter and sit on the patio
Cartwright's Modern Cuisine
6710 E Cave Creek RdGood happy hour and upscale dining for dinner
Confluence
36889 N Tom Darlington DrLunch and Dinner - locally grown and modern cuisine
Indigo Crow Restaurant & Bar
7100 E Cave Creek Rdupscale modern eatery
The Grill at the Boulders
34631 N Tom Darlington DrUpscale bar/grill food on the patio overlooking the Boulder's golf course
Casual Mexican restaurant with duck pond in a central outdoor eating area.
"When someone says pollo fundido, what comes to mind? If you're a longtime Valley resident, a good bet is El Encanto Restaurant & Cantina in Cave Creek.
That's because pollo fundido is a signature of the Mexican eatery, which is celebrating its 25th year in business. Since 1989, the Nelson family has been serving the football-size delight of a roasted chicken breast, onion and peppers rolled in a crispy flour tortilla, then draped in gooey-spicy jalapeño-cream cheese-Cheddar sauce." --yum!!!
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El Encanto
6248 E Cave Creek RdCasual Mexican restaurant with duck pond in a central outdoor eating area.
"When someone says pollo fundido, what comes to mind? If you're a longtime Valley resident, a good bet is El Encanto Restaurant & Cantina in Cave Creek.
That's because pollo fundido is a signature of the Mexican eatery, which is celebrating its 25th year in business. Since 1989, the Nelson family has been serving the football-size delight of a roasted chicken breast, onion and peppers rolled in a crispy flour tortilla, then draped in gooey-spicy jalapeño-cream cheese-Cheddar sauce." --yum!!!
Jade Palace
8876 E Pinnacle Peak RdGood chinese restaurant
Delicious food
Creative “shareable” appetizers, sandwiches, pasta and salads. Entrees feature fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Liberty Station smokes many of their high quality meats from Creekstone Farms on a custom made smoker by Camelback Smokers, displayed on the west side patio of the restaurant. Tender and mouth-watering Texas brisket, Carolina pork shoulder, St. Louis spare ribs, Jidori chicken, turkey breast, seasonal squash, hot links and beef ribs. Vegans and vegetarians will find tantalizing options at Liberty Station including a vegan gnocchi with smoked squash, roasted bell peppers, fried sage and roasted mushrooms, $17 or the vegan pulled portobello sandwich on Udi’s bread.
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Liberty Station
34522 N Scottsdale RdDelicious food
Creative “shareable” appetizers, sandwiches, pasta and salads. Entrees feature fresh seafood, steaks and chops. Liberty Station smokes many of their high quality meats from Creekstone Farms on a custom made smoker by Camelback Smokers, displayed on the west side patio of the restaurant. Tender and mouth-watering Texas brisket, Carolina pork shoulder, St. Louis spare ribs, Jidori chicken, turkey breast, seasonal squash, hot links and beef ribs. Vegans and vegetarians will find tantalizing options at Liberty Station including a vegan gnocchi with smoked squash, roasted bell peppers, fried sage and roasted mushrooms, $17 or the vegan pulled portobello sandwich on Udi’s bread.
The Spotted Donkey Cantina
34505 N Scottsdale RdModern Mexican with a twist
Indian Village
6746 E Cave Creek RdOld tiny structure with really good fry bread and little touristy trinkets
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
37645 N Cave Creek RdFun Italian food... Arizona local chain
Iconic gas station turned into the town's favorite greasy burger joint-- don't forget the milkshake! Pesto Caesar chicken salad is good too.
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Big Earl's Greasy Eats
6135 E Cave Creek RdIconic gas station turned into the town's favorite greasy burger joint-- don't forget the milkshake! Pesto Caesar chicken salad is good too.
BBQ you order at the counter -- great ribs and creative twists on BBQ fare. Award winning! From USA Today:
Bryan butters and toasts the rolls for his pulled pork sandwich, providing a bit of crunchy contrast with a simple step, which almost no one else does. This measurably raises the deliciousness bar. His surprisingly successful signature dish is butter sautéed and dry rubbed frog legs, which always sell out. These are a must-try, along with the rotating “chalkboard pig special,” ribs, pulled pork sandwich, the amazing vegetarian “pulled’ spaghetti squash sandwich, the brisket chili, baked potato salad and homemade ice cream sandwiches.
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Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
6130 E Cave Creek RdBBQ you order at the counter -- great ribs and creative twists on BBQ fare. Award winning! From USA Today:
Bryan butters and toasts the rolls for his pulled pork sandwich, providing a bit of crunchy contrast with a simple step, which almost no one else does. This measurably raises the deliciousness bar. His surprisingly successful signature dish is butter sautéed and dry rubbed frog legs, which always sell out. These are a must-try, along with the rotating “chalkboard pig special,” ribs, pulled pork sandwich, the amazing vegetarian “pulled’ spaghetti squash sandwich, the brisket chili, baked potato salad and homemade ice cream sandwiches.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic Cave Creek western live music venue and bar at night, with good homemade American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek RdIconic Cave Creek western live music venue and bar at night, with good homemade American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Live western music, bonfires, LIVE bull-riding, BBQ & American food and great Cave Creek ambiance for those looking for good times! Try the tabletop smores!
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Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdLive western music, bonfires, LIVE bull-riding, BBQ & American food and great Cave Creek ambiance for those looking for good times! Try the tabletop smores!
Hideaway
6746 E Cave Creek RdBiker Bar...if that's your thing :)
Parks & Nature
Black Mountain Summit Trail
Black Mountain Summit TrailVigorous hike up Black Mountain
Spur Cross Trail
Spur Cross TrailSpur Cross Trails have a variety of difficulty levels for everyone
Learn about the desert's wildlife and meander through trails
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Cave Creek Regional Park
37019 N Lava LnLearn about the desert's wildlife and meander through trails
Lake in the desert -- rent a boat for the day, go fishing, kayak, swim, hike etc.
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Bartlett Lake
Lake in the desert -- rent a boat for the day, go fishing, kayak, swim, hike etc.
Spur Cross Stables
44029 N Spur Cross RdHorseback riding -- call first
Arts & Culture
Cave Creek Museum
6140 E Skyline DrLocal Cave Creek history in simple and small museum
Essentials
Bashas'
36889 N Tom Darlington DrClosest grocery store to the house
AJ's Fine Foods
31311 N Scottsdale RdFine food grocery store & gourmet food...
Sprouts Farmers Market
23269 N Scottsdale RdNatural, organic and healthy food
Target
32351 N Scottsdale RdEntertainment & Activities
Sit back and relax in reclining seats while watching a movie and have cocktails and food served to you.
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IPIC
15257 N Scottsdale RdSit back and relax in reclining seats while watching a movie and have cocktails and food served to you.
Shopping
Collection of galleries, specialty shops, restaurants and a tea house.
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Carefree Sundial
Collection of galleries, specialty shops, restaurants and a tea house.
Isifunda saseFrontier
6245 E Cave Creek RdGift stores and boutiques
Kierland Commons
Upscale outdoor mall