Riddhi's Guidebook
Bars
Trendy contemporary bar and eatery featuring American staples, DJ-spun tunes weekly, and a large patio. A local favorite!
132 locals recommend
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7353 E Scottsdale MallTrendy contemporary bar and eatery featuring American staples, DJ-spun tunes weekly, and a large patio. A local favorite!
House-brewed craft beer and American pub grub served in warehouse-style digs with TVs and a patio.
76 locals recommend
Fate Brewing Company - South
1312 N Scottsdale RdHouse-brewed craft beer and American pub grub served in warehouse-style digs with TVs and a patio.
Historic saloon offering live country music, peanut shells underfoot, and a Tex- Mex & American menu. Yum!
101 locals recommend
Rusty Spur Saloon
7245 E Main StHistoric saloon offering live country music, peanut shells underfoot, and a Tex- Mex & American menu. Yum!
Dollar bills line the walls of this no-frills hangout with pool, Ping-Pong & shuffleboard tables.
43 locals recommend
Pattie's First Avenue Lounge
7220 East 1st AvenueDollar bills line the walls of this no-frills hangout with pool, Ping-Pong & shuffleboard tables.
Goldwater Brewing Co.
3608 N Scottsdale RdLocal brewery and tap room!
Lunch and Dinner
Chic & dimly lit upscale Latin cuisine - try their Mission Guacamole, Pacific Swordfish, and Grilled Street Corn. Our family's favorite!
284 locals recommend
The Mission
3815 N Brown AveChic & dimly lit upscale Latin cuisine - try their Mission Guacamole, Pacific Swordfish, and Grilled Street Corn. Our family's favorite!
Wonderful steakhouse with sophisticated wines! Brussel Sprouts with maple bacon (or without!), pine nuts, and lemon - always yummy!
131 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdWonderful steakhouse with sophisticated wines! Brussel Sprouts with maple bacon (or without!), pine nuts, and lemon - always yummy!
Hip Mexican street-influenced eatery - check out their warm Churros and Tres Leches!
193 locals recommend
Barrio Queen
7114 E Stetson DrHip Mexican street-influenced eatery - check out their warm Churros and Tres Leches!
Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar that has amazing steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.
50 locals recommend
Roka Akor - Scottsdale
7299 N Scottsdale RdUpscale Japanese restaurant & bar that has amazing steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.
Chill hangout with wood-fired pizza, house-made mozzarella & local craft beers, plus outdoor seating (even better!).
70 locals recommend
CRAFT 64
6922 E Main StChill hangout with wood-fired pizza, house-made mozzarella & local craft beers, plus outdoor seating (even better!).
Family-owned eatery with rustic Mexican dishes and creative margaritas!
50 locals recommend
Los Olivos Mexican Patio
7328 E 2nd StFamily-owned eatery with rustic Mexican dishes and creative margaritas!
Stylish and funky choice for Mexican-Asian fusion with spunky cocktails! They also serve brunch.
150 locals recommend
SumoMaya
6560 N Scottsdale RdStylish and funky choice for Mexican-Asian fusion with spunky cocktails! They also serve brunch.
Southern Farm-to-table fare with a great selection of Arizona wines. Try their Southern Shrimp & Grits!
43 locals recommend
Grassroots Kitchen & Tap - Scottsdale
8120 N Hayden RdSouthern Farm-to-table fare with a great selection of Arizona wines. Try their Southern Shrimp & Grits!
Breakfast
Pancakes and fresh-squeezed OJ! Brioche French Toast and Eggs Verde are a must-try.
88 locals recommend
Butters Pancakes & Café
8300 N Hayden RdPancakes and fresh-squeezed OJ! Brioche French Toast and Eggs Verde are a must-try.
Casual eatery serving globally inspired all-day breakfast plus burgers & sandwiches for lunch.
47 locals recommend
Butterfield's Pancake House & Restaurant
7388 E Shea BlvdCasual eatery serving globally inspired all-day breakfast plus burgers & sandwiches for lunch.
The chill spot where diners handpick ingredients to custom-build brunch dishes & fresh-squeezed juices. So fun!
235 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdThe chill spot where diners handpick ingredients to custom-build brunch dishes & fresh-squeezed juices. So fun!
Locally sourced breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a contemporary cafe. I recommend the Cali Benedict!
76 locals recommend
Morning Squeeze
4233 N Scottsdale RdLocally sourced breakfast, brunch, and lunch in a contemporary cafe. I recommend the Cali Benedict!
Coffee & Cafes
Hip coffeehouse chain serving house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings. Their cold brews and dirty chai are my favorites!
158 locals recommend
Cartel Coffee Lab
7124 E 5th AveHip coffeehouse chain serving house-roasted brews in chill, bohemian surroundings. Their cold brews and dirty chai are my favorites!
Locally roasted coffee and tea from Cult Coffee Roasters. For a twist, try their local Kombucha on tap or Red Bull Infusion.
8 locals recommend
Renegade Coffee Company
5959 N Granite Reef RdLocally roasted coffee and tea from Cult Coffee Roasters. For a twist, try their local Kombucha on tap or Red Bull Infusion.
Known for its upbeat social atmosphere, coffee and mimosa flights, craft breakfast dishes, live intimate music performances, and chill coffeehouse vibes. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is a must-see in Old Town Scottsdale.
28 locals recommend
JOJO Coffeehouse
3712 N Scottsdale RdKnown for its upbeat social atmosphere, coffee and mimosa flights, craft breakfast dishes, live intimate music performances, and chill coffeehouse vibes. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is a must-see in Old Town Scottsdale.
Favorite ice cream shop serving shakes, malts, floats, and sandwiches. Their menu, décor, and location remains unchanged since 1958!
102 locals recommend
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdFavorite ice cream shop serving shakes, malts, floats, and sandwiches. Their menu, décor, and location remains unchanged since 1958!
Golf
Home to the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Named “One of America’s Best Courses” by Golfweek Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Golf Resort Destinations in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler. Test your skills on the same pristine fairways - maintained to PGA TOUR-quality standards year-round - as your favorite professionals.
332 locals recommend
TPC Scottsdale - Champions Course
8243 E Bell RdHome to the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Named “One of America’s Best Courses” by Golfweek Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Golf Resort Destinations in the World” by Condé Nast Traveler. Test your skills on the same pristine fairways - maintained to PGA TOUR-quality standards year-round - as your favorite professionals.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayPremier entertainment destination - bring a friend!
McCormick Ranch Golf Club features two unique courses that are tour tested and amateur-approved. The Palm and Pine Courses have breathtaking views of Camelback and McDowell Mountain.
66 locals recommend
McCormick Ranch Golf Club
7505 E McCormick PkwyMcCormick Ranch Golf Club features two unique courses that are tour tested and amateur-approved. The Palm and Pine Courses have breathtaking views of Camelback and McDowell Mountain.
This features 36 holes across two 18-hole championship courses, the Jason Straka–designed 18-hole, 7,221-yard, par 72 Ambiente Course and 6,903-yard, par 72 Padre Course. Set amidst rolling fairways and the Camelback foothills, natural beauty and grasses combine for a challenging round that is rewarding!
49 locals recommend
Camelback Golf Club
7847 N Mockingbird LnThis features 36 holes across two 18-hole championship courses, the Jason Straka–designed 18-hole, 7,221-yard, par 72 Ambiente Course and 6,903-yard, par 72 Padre Course. Set amidst rolling fairways and the Camelback foothills, natural beauty and grasses combine for a challenging round that is rewarding!
Attractions
The excitement of ZooLights will make you want to come back for more - the classic walk-thru experience has become our family's favorite, particularly during the holidays!
864 locals recommend
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyThe excitement of ZooLights will make you want to come back for more - the classic walk-thru experience has become our family's favorite, particularly during the holidays!
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert garden with 50,000 plants spread over 140 acres, also offering dining, a gift shop & library.
This Historical landmark is Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home. Tours offered!
82 locals recommend
Taliesin West
This Historical landmark is Frank Lloyd Wright's winter home. Tours offered!
Featuring dramatic exhibits of marine life plus a 3D movie and interactive experiences! Kids and adults alike will absolutely love this.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaFeaturing dramatic exhibits of marine life plus a 3D movie and interactive experiences! Kids and adults alike will absolutely love this.
An interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies. My son is always asking to visit!
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaAn interactive rainforest habitat housing thousands of butterflies. My son is always asking to visit!
Tourist attraction in Scottsdale which is home to the Odysea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland!
Boardwalk
Tourist attraction in Scottsdale which is home to the Odysea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland!
Talking Stick Resort Casino
Talking Stick WayDouble down at this sought-out casino!