Restaurants in Arizona

Arizona Restaurants' Dining Offers Travelers and Residents Tastes from Around the World

Although there are many restaurants in Arizona known for their great Southwestern and Mexican food, do a little exploring and you'll also find a wide variety of cuisines from around the world.

Arizona might not jump first to mind as a restaurant destination. After all, cities like New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles get all of the food press.

However, in our experience, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucson can all boast great restaurants to rival those found in the "foodie" cities.

Get a great southwestern breakfast of huevos rancheros and a fruit and prickly pear smoothie at Ko’sin restaurant at Wild Horse Pass Resort

Gone are the days when most Arizona restaurants focused only on steaks, potatoes, tacos, and burritos.

Today, Arizona restaurant dining is actually quite diverse.

You can eat just about any kind of food from around the world, from Japanese to Italian, vegetarian to gluten-free, tea rooms to microbreweries.

Whether you're looking for a 4-star gourmet Arizona restaurant or an outdoor chuck wagon supper, you won't have any trouble finding an Arizona restaurant to suit your mood and taste.

If you're any Arizona vacationer, you could just eat at your resort or hotel, but you'd be missing out on some great food. We recommend getting out and discover some of the interesting and unique restaurants in Arizona.

Below are some of our favorite picks from cities and towns around the state.

Flagstaff Arizona Restaurants

The mountain town of Flagstaff is well known for its university, skiing and outdoor sports. It should also be known for its mix of some of the most eclectic restaurants in Arizona. There's everything from fine gourmet dining to brewpubs and sushi to tacos.

Glendale Arizona Restaurants

Glendale's most diverse dining options are in the newest part of town and the oldest: Westgate City Center and Downtown Glendale. There's tea shops, pizza parlors, and even an outpost of “Margaritaville."

Payson AZ Restaurants

Payson is a popular warm weather getaway sitting amid the beautiful forests of the Mogollon Rim. Whether you're going there to boat, camp, or just escape the desert heat, you’ll probably want to grab a bite to eat. You'll have diners, cafes and even Italian food to choose from.

Downtown Phoenix Dining

Downtown Phoenix wasn't always known as the best place to find good restaurants in Arizona. However, downtown Phoenix dining has enjoyed a renewal along with the city center's renaissance. There's now everything from pizza and big breakfasts to Greek and Thai food.

Downtown Scottsdale Restaurants

For some of the best dining in town, head to downtown Scottsdale. You'll find almost every type of dining experience here. There's the famous Cowboy Ciao, known for its unique cuisine, as well as longtime favorites that celebrate baseball like Don & Charlie's. There's even an old fashioned ice cream parlor.

Uptown & Central Sedona AZ Restaurants

Of all the restaurants in Arizona, the Uptown & Central sections of Sedona have some of the best dining offering red rock views. From the creekside tables of the elegant L'Auberge restaurant to the casual sandwiches of Wildflower Bread Co., you can't beat these eateries for their mix of good food and scenery.

West Sedona Arizona Restaurants

West Sedona is the quieter end of town but that doesn't mean there aren't good places to grab a bite to eat here. Some of our favorites are Picazzo's for pizza, Euro Deli for sandwiches, and Dahl & DiLuca for fine Italian cuisine.

Village of Oak Creek Sedona Restaurant

Driving on Highway 179? Stop for awhile and try one of the restaurants in the Village. Located south of main Sedona, you'll find plenty of places to eat near hotels, hiking trails and the outlet mall.

Surprise Arizona Restaurants

Spring training and retirement communities may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think Surprise, Arizona. This west valley suburb, however, has plenty of good eats too. Don't miss the spanakopita at My Greek Corner and the raspberry muffins at Paradise Bakery!

Inexpensive Tucson Arizona Restaurants

Looking for good food that won't empty your wallet? Then you'll find plenty of Tucson AZ restaurants that fit the bill. Some of our favorites include having lunch amidst the flower-filled gardens of the Tohono Chul Tea Room and dining on the flavorful Guatemalan cuisine of Maya Quetzal.

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