Where to Go + What to Do in Arizona
Food scene
Our favorite restaurant - delicious New Mexican cuisine, cozy firelit atmosphere and superb service. Sit in the cellar!
57 locals recommend
Rokerij
6335 N 16th StOur favorite restaurant - delicious New Mexican cuisine, cozy firelit atmosphere and superb service. Sit in the cellar!
Great local restaurant with a fantastic menu. We are so happy they made it through the pandemic!
28 locals recommend
Rusconi's American Kitchen
10637 N Tatum BlvdGreat local restaurant with a fantastic menu. We are so happy they made it through the pandemic!
We love the food and atmosphere at this place. Its a blend of Asian and Mexican - weird, right? I assure you the food is fab! Also great people watching/bar scene. Make sure you make reservations, especially on the weekend as this place is hard to get into.
150 locals recommend
SumoMaya
6560 N Scottsdale RdWe love the food and atmosphere at this place. Its a blend of Asian and Mexican - weird, right? I assure you the food is fab! Also great people watching/bar scene. Make sure you make reservations, especially on the weekend as this place is hard to get into.
This is our all-time favorite place for breakfast. They offer creative recipes with a southwestern flair. Also great spot for lunch and dinner. The chef is amazing.
18 locals recommend
Soul - Modern AZ Cuisine
7615 E Pinnacle Peak RdThis is our all-time favorite place for breakfast. They offer creative recipes with a southwestern flair. Also great spot for lunch and dinner. The chef is amazing.
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway PkwyCasual Outdoor Dining
Sit outside and enjoy our beautiful weather, have a drink and people watch.
The back patio looks out to the golf course. Beautiful views. A great lunch or happy hour spot.
49 locals recommend
Isabella's Kitchen
8623 E Thompson Peak PkwyThe back patio looks out to the golf course. Beautiful views. A great lunch or happy hour spot.
Want to lunch or happy hour with your dog? This place is super casual and pet friendly. The food is pretty good with a great selection of local brews. They even make their own vodka! A variety of games are available too - nice lively spot!
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdWant to lunch or happy hour with your dog? This place is super casual and pet friendly. The food is pretty good with a great selection of local brews. They even make their own vodka! A variety of games are available too - nice lively spot!
If you are looking for a great happy hour spot close to fantastic shopping - Culinary Dropout is your place. Although the food is good, we go here for drinks, games and to hang out with friends outside in a hip atmosphere.
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdIf you are looking for a great happy hour spot close to fantastic shopping - Culinary Dropout is your place. Although the food is good, we go here for drinks, games and to hang out with friends outside in a hip atmosphere.
HULA'S Modern Tiki High Street
5450 E High StDelectable Outdoor Dining
A local favorite - gorgeous views, wonderful food and creative cocktails. Great patio!
64 locals recommend
El Chorro
5550 E Lincoln DrA local favorite - gorgeous views, wonderful food and creative cocktails. Great patio!
Oh the ambiance, fireplaces, delicious food and gorgeous architecture. This place is a true local historic favorite.
33 locals recommend
T. Cook's at Royal Palms
5200 East Camelback RoadOh the ambiance, fireplaces, delicious food and gorgeous architecture. This place is a true local historic favorite.
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5700 E McDonald DrHiking
Lockett Meadow Campground
Meadow RdThe most gorgeous hiking trail through an Aspen forest.
Learn about the desert landscape while viewing local artists and listening to live music. Especially fantastic at night!
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Learn about the desert landscape while viewing local artists and listening to live music. Especially fantastic at night!
The most beautiful hike that many people don’t know about. Gorgeous views, huge boulders and just enough incline to get a good workout without killing yourself.
Granite Mountain Trailhead
The most beautiful hike that many people don’t know about. Gorgeous views, huge boulders and just enough incline to get a good workout without killing yourself.