Arizona, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Scottsdale

April 6, 2020 Darleen Reid

Reviews on American food in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. Scottsdale has more spas per capita than any other city in the U.S.—so whether you’re looking for the latest medi-spa technology or a new-agey, bohemian vibe, there’s sure to be something for you. It's a good thing, too—after spending all day touring the beautiful desert, you'll be grateful for some pampering.
Things to do in Scottsdale

10. Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

5700 E McDonald Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-5218 American, Contemporary Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music +1 855-245-2051 http://www.sanctuaryoncamelback.com/dining/elements/
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4 based on 1063 reviews

Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

Celebrate farm-fresh American cuisine at elements, one of the best restaurants in Paradise Valley. Sanctuary touts the evolution of a favorite Scottsdale restaurant that offers a distinctive experience for AZ luxury dining. Discover the cutting-edge kitch

Reviewed By bdrothschild

Can't say enough good things about this resort restaurant. Delightful, well-trained staff. The ambiance is gorgeous. The view breathtaking.The food wonderful. Went for my birthday lunch. Had chicken Milanese and Duck Confit Cavatelli. The server had the kitchen split both entrees in half so that we could share. Wonderful flavors, very large portions. The sourdough bread and butter, yum. Sent us home with a B.D cupcake. I could see making this a regular special occasion restaurant.

9. True Food Kitchen

15191 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 101, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2495 American, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 480-265-4500 https://www.truefoodkitchen.com/scottsdale
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4 based on 955 reviews

True Food Kitchen

Reviewed By PhlegmMaster

My wife swears by this place, but I wasn't too gung-ho when she wanted me to try it with her one day, but I went.Well, to my surprise, the food was actually delicious! I ordered a pizza and I loved it!The prices are a bit high, but I guess it's normal for the Scottsdale area.

8. Grassroots Kitchen and Tap

8120 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-2465 American, Bar, Grill Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-699-0699 http://www.grassrootsaz.com
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4 based on 574 reviews

Grassroots Kitchen and Tap

Founded in 2011, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap is a family-owned and operated restaurant with locations in both Scottsdale and Phoenix. Serving lunch and dinner daily, Grassroots tempts with a from-scratch menu of classic Southern-influenced American cuisine,

Reviewed By nancyandbrian2016

We started our meal with The Perfect Hound (Kettel One Vodka and Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice) and it was the best in Arizona (nicely chilled too!) and Founders Solid Gold Lager. Distinctive drink menu that has some new wines choices that look great! We ordered the cup of Gumbo (on Wednesday) and small Caesar. Portions are perfect to start and quality ingredients evident in both selections. Our main course was the BBQ Brisket Sandwich and the Short Ribs with Jalapeno-Cheddar Grits. Outstanding in every way! Fork-tender meat, lovely sauce, flavorful grits will keep us returning again and again! Top-shelf service and friendly staff! We will be recommending this restaurant to our friends and neighbors, but you will love it too!

7. Rehab Burger Therapy

7210 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-5602 American, Bar Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 480-621-5358 http://www.rehabburgertherapy.com/
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4 based on 1100 reviews

Rehab Burger Therapy

Founded on the idea that everyone deserves a break and the belief it's actually therapeutic to slow down and celebrate life's simple pleasures, Rehab Burger Therapy serves up the treatment you crave in a fun beach environment. Check In at Rehab and benefi

Reviewed By joselito1959

Love this place !Very interesting decor.The burgers are just fabulous ! And the bread is so fresh !Plenty of choices for dressings on the burger.Love the onion rings.The hospitality and service was amazing.Hanna, our server was very friendly and very professional.This place was packed at 6:00pm on a Sunday.Free parking on the side of the building.

6. The Capital Grille

16489 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-1578 American, Steakhouse Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +1 480-348-1700 http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/locations/az/scottsdale/scottsdale/8024
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4 based on 495 reviews

The Capital Grille

Reviewed By gwenl864

We were seated right away without a reservation on a Friday afternoon. We asked for suggestions. The “stoli doli” was the popular drink and it was fabulous. vodka and pineapple juice does not describe it properly. We started with the calamari. I hesitated because sometime calamari is chewy unless it is from a steak. It was tender and very tasty. Best I ever had. I had the lobster crab cake and hubbie had Tuna. Both were delicious. We had the greatest service. We were served a drink and dessert because it was our first time. They also gave us a professional type photo because it was our anniversary. Top of our list for Scottsdale’s restaurants as of now.

5. Butters Pancakes & Cafe

8300 N Hayden Rd Suite F104, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-3189 American, Cafe, Healthy Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-629-4333 http://butterscafe.com/
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4 based on 808 reviews

Butters Pancakes & Cafe

Creative daytime dishes & fresh-squeezed OJ share menu space with lunch faves at this buzzy local hot-spot with a comfortable vibe.

Reviewed By wlparks

We were staying at the Great Wolf Lodge and decided to go elsewhere for breakfast. My son found this place on line. The food was so yummy (fresh squeezed orange juice, smooth coffee, eggs, hash browns, bacon, Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, etc). The place was clean and atmosphere cozy. The manager, Willy, was a delight and our waitresses Rochelle and Caden were friendly and attentive (we liked it so much, we went back the next morning). I highly recommend this place. We are from Tucson and hope they open a "Butters Cafe" here!

4. Butterfield's Pancake House

7388 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260-6466 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 480-951-6002 http://butterfieldsrestaurant.com/index.asp
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4 based on 1111 reviews

Butterfield's Pancake House

Creative daytime dishes & fresh-squeezed OJ share menu space with lunch faves at this buzzy local hot-spot with a comfortable vibe.

Reviewed By Rick G

Came up from Texas for a quick trip to Arizona. Staying in Scottsdale and seeing the sights. Picked Butterfield's based on reviews and it was a hit. Good food, service and reasonable prices. Coffee was excellent. We came mid-week and had no problems getting a seat but I can imagine it getting plenty crowded on the weekends

3. Mowry & Cotton

6000 E Camelback Rd at The Phoenician, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible +1 480-423-2530 http://www.thephoenician.com/mowryandcotton/
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4 based on 177 reviews

Mowry & Cotton

Is there anything better than sitting back with friends, telling a story over a drink (or two) and sharing a few laughs? Come into Mowry & Cotton and you’ll be drawn to stick around and have another. Relaxing the lux style of The Phoenician and drawing in

Reviewed By SunandSkiFam

We enjoyed the Caesar Salad (big enough to share), side asparagus, halibut and hangar steak. Everything was light, presented amazingly and delicious! Only recommendation would be to make the experience a little classier for evening service. Its the same feel for expensive dinner as it is for daytime lunch by the pool.

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2. Cafe Monarch

6939 E 1st Ave Ste 102, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4329 American Dinner Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Serv [email protected] +1 480-970-7682 http://cafemonarch.com
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5 based on 902 reviews

Cafe Monarch

Fine Dining, Redefined…. Welcome to a world of culinary elegance and sophistication you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Named in 2018 by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation, this family owned and operated gem in the he

Reviewed By 454christinac

Had a very special dinner with good friends at cafe monarch. The ambiance is lovely and the service impeccable. The dishes are tasty and delicate. The fruitti de mare was delicious. Squash blossom stuffed with crab a delight. And the Spanish octopus out of this world. And save room for dessert!!!

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1. Sel Restaurant

7044 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251-4314 Contemporary, American Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Parking Available, F [email protected] +1 480-949-6296 http://www.selrestaurant.com
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4 based on 91 reviews

Sel Restaurant

Sel is the newest venture of Chef Branden Levine and his only restaurant in Scottsdale. We serve a 4-course prix fixe Contemporary American cuisine complimented by our carefully selected wine and liquor menu, craft beers and season-inspired artisan cockta

Reviewed By Michael P

We dined at Sel for the first time last night and we extremely impressed with food, service, and atmosphere. The four course prix fixe menu offered wonderful selections (my wife and I chose different dishes for each), all of them beautifully prepared and presented. Chef Levine is very talented; we found Sel to be the best restaurant we have visited in Scottsdale/Phoenix in our many stays here. Superb sauces. Cocktails and wines were reasonably priced and the prix fixe, while expensive, was worth it. Sel deserves its diners and attention from reviewers!

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