Food scene
The Mexicano
4801 East Cactus RoadGreat Mexican food, happy hour!
LongHorn Steakhouse
4585 E Cactus RdTexas feel, affordable steak spot
Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak
7330 N Dreamy Draw DrGreat Mexican food, hh, mariachi, live music
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
4602 E Cactus RdLegit awesome pizza - expect a wait but well worth it! Authentic stone fired pizza from one of the best chefs in town! A Phoenix must!
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StLegit awesome pizza - expect a wait but well worth it! Authentic stone fired pizza from one of the best chefs in town! A Phoenix must!
Undertow is by far one of the most unique cool bars in Phoenix. It’s like walking into a pirate ship! Very limited seating try and make a reservation online. Craft cocktails like you have NEVER seen! A true Phoenix treasure!
68 locals recommend
UnderTow
3626 E Indian School RdUndertow is by far one of the most unique cool bars in Phoenix. It’s like walking into a pirate ship! Very limited seating try and make a reservation online. Craft cocktails like you have NEVER seen! A true Phoenix treasure!
BEST breakfast in town! This is the original in Old Town Scottsdale, but there are also 2 other locations in the Biltmore and downtown Phoenix. Get the breakfast grilled cheese it’s to die for! French toast, The Whole Hog Omelet, a waffle!!! The Breakfast Club will not disappoint! You should be able to call in and get your name on the list! While you’re at it take a trip down the street to The Garage, a fun boutique unique to Scottsdale!
235 locals recommend
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdBEST breakfast in town! This is the original in Old Town Scottsdale, but there are also 2 other locations in the Biltmore and downtown Phoenix. Get the breakfast grilled cheese it’s to die for! French toast, The Whole Hog Omelet, a waffle!!! The Breakfast Club will not disappoint! You should be able to call in and get your name on the list! While you’re at it take a trip down the street to The Garage, a fun boutique unique to Scottsdale!
Amazing Thai food! The Dragon Eggs are amazing! Wonderful Tom Kai, and the pork ribs are phenomenal!
41 locals recommend
The Wild Thaiger
2631 N Central AveAmazing Thai food! The Dragon Eggs are amazing! Wonderful Tom Kai, and the pork ribs are phenomenal!
Authentic New Mexican Cuisine, hole in the wall, amazing HUGE portions, great bloody Mary’s, and they will treat you right on the mimosa pour!
69 locals recommend
Dick's Hideaway
6008 N 16th StAuthentic New Mexican Cuisine, hole in the wall, amazing HUGE portions, great bloody Mary’s, and they will treat you right on the mimosa pour!
Relaxing Phoenix Brewery great for any meal on the weekends, especially their $10 beer or mimosas and breakfast/brunch. The Little O’s salad is amazing, pretzel with beer cheese is to die for! Known for their Uber dog friendly environment.
84 locals recommend
O.H.S.O. Brewery- Paradise Valley
10810 N Tatum BlvdRelaxing Phoenix Brewery great for any meal on the weekends, especially their $10 beer or mimosas and breakfast/brunch. The Little O’s salad is amazing, pretzel with beer cheese is to die for! Known for their Uber dog friendly environment.
Hole in the wall sushi joint right by our home. Almost always on happy hour! Try the Phoenix roll and the Arizona roll - both favorites!
7 locals recommend
Iron Chef
10810 N Tatum BlvdHole in the wall sushi joint right by our home. Almost always on happy hour! Try the Phoenix roll and the Arizona roll - both favorites!
Lovecraft
3128 E Cactus RdGreat craft beer and unique yummy bar food! Right down the street!
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdAmbiance! Sit outside on the waterfront in old town!
AZ/88
7353 E Scottsdale MallCasual lunch, and turning it up at night! Best martinis in AZ!
Amazing steakhouse! Straight out of mad men, red velvet wallpaper - legit! Make sure you walk through the kitchen! You can even reserve a table back there! Blue cheese stuffed martini and amazing crème brûlée!
137 locals recommend
Durant's
2611 N Central AveAmazing steakhouse! Straight out of mad men, red velvet wallpaper - legit! Make sure you walk through the kitchen! You can even reserve a table back there! Blue cheese stuffed martini and amazing crème brûlée!
A Tempe classic! Casual dining, outdoor seating, right by ASU, beer, oyster house. Kid friendly during the day.
91 locals recommend
Casey Moore's Oyster House
850 S Ash AveA Tempe classic! Casual dining, outdoor seating, right by ASU, beer, oyster house. Kid friendly during the day.
Right on the Greyhawk Golf Course, beautiful views, amazing food and drinks!
49 locals recommend
Isabella's Kitchen
8623 E Thompson Peak PkwyRight on the Greyhawk Golf Course, beautiful views, amazing food and drinks!
Chelsea's Kitchen
5040 N 40th StAny Postino in town! Monday and Tuesday wine and bruschetta special! And $5 wine and beer before 5pm daily!
96 locals recommend
Postino Kierland
7030 E Greenway PkwyAny Postino in town! Monday and Tuesday wine and bruschetta special! And $5 wine and beer before 5pm daily!
Amazing grocer, pizza joint, breakfast, pastries, boutique, wine and sipping room!
274 locals recommend
La Grande Orange Grocery & Pizzeria
4410 N 40th StAmazing grocer, pizza joint, breakfast, pastries, boutique, wine and sipping room!
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdGreat casual dining, ping pong tables, sand bags, fun times!
Sightseeing
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveThe Valley's favorite hiking spot!
Piestewa Peak
Great hike beautiful views!
Desert Botanical Garden
Arizona State University
1151 South Forest AvenueTempe Center for the Arts
700 W Rio Salado PkwyTempe Town Lake
620 N Mill AveFamily/Kids
Great for kids! Ice cream shop, train and mini train to ride, mini train exhibit and museum, carousel, playground! Right across from shopping center with casual dining and Ruth's Chris.
211 locals recommend
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdGreat for kids! Ice cream shop, train and mini train to ride, mini train exhibit and museum, carousel, playground! Right across from shopping center with casual dining and Ruth's Chris.
Children’s Museum is a blast for kids and fun for grown ups too! Complete with a flying bathtub with wings!
182 locals recommend
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StChildren’s Museum is a blast for kids and fun for grown ups too! Complete with a flying bathtub with wings!
Roadrunner park is within walking distance to our house and has a farmers market on the weekends! Playground and pond with ducks.
22 locals recommend
Roadrunner Park Farmers Market
3502 E Cactus RdRoadrunner park is within walking distance to our house and has a farmers market on the weekends! Playground and pond with ducks.
Churn
5223 N Central AveChurn for the kids and Windsor Wine bar is connected! Best of both worlds!
Luci’s at the Orchard is the perfect place to take the family and relax outside. Indoor boutique, ice cream parlor, best for quick breakfast, and lunch. Unique to Phoenix, relaxing, and beautiful outside! We like where we can let our kids run free!
79 locals recommend
Luci's at the Orchard
7100 N 12th StLuci’s at the Orchard is the perfect place to take the family and relax outside. Indoor boutique, ice cream parlor, best for quick breakfast, and lunch. Unique to Phoenix, relaxing, and beautiful outside! We like where we can let our kids run free!
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveCastles N' Coasters
9445 N Metro Pkwy ECrackerJax
16001 N Scottsdale RdArcade, mini golf, outdoor fun!
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayHit the driving range with the fam or play the course! 1 mile from our home!
49 locals recommend
Stonecreek Golf Club
4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy SHit the driving range with the fam or play the course! 1 mile from our home!
Scottsdale Fashion Square
7014 E Camelback RdMultiple restaurants (Blanco, True Food, Zinburger, Capital Grille, Breakfast Club, Season 52) outdoor mall, great mix unique Phoenix and some big retailers like Macy’s for a fun day of shopping. Outdoor seating and courtyard.
494 locals recommend
Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E Camelback RdMultiple restaurants (Blanco, True Food, Zinburger, Capital Grille, Breakfast Club, Season 52) outdoor mall, great mix unique Phoenix and some big retailers like Macy’s for a fun day of shopping. Outdoor seating and courtyard.
Shopping, outdoor mall, many restaurants, outdoor play pad area for the family, fro yo, pizza shop, coffee, Kendra Scott!
428 locals recommend
Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale RdShopping, outdoor mall, many restaurants, outdoor play pad area for the family, fro yo, pizza shop, coffee, Kendra Scott!
Kierland Commons
If you’re headed to Scottsdale make sure to hit Old Town! Restaurants, art galleries, shopping, museums, civic center library, arts center, LOVE statue!
1378 locals recommend
Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdIf you’re headed to Scottsdale make sure to hit Old Town! Restaurants, art galleries, shopping, museums, civic center library, arts center, LOVE statue!
Escape Room 101
7000 East Mayo BoulevardFun for the whole fam!
Comicx Restaurant Bar & Store
21001 North Tatum BoulevardLike comics???? Dine here with the fam! A must for comic lovers!
Outdoor shopping mall, tons of dining, AMC imax theatre, Dave and Busters arcade! Fun for the fam!
285 locals recommend
Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdOutdoor shopping mall, tons of dining, AMC imax theatre, Dave and Busters arcade! Fun for the fam!
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaOdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaMusical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdPhoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyHerberger Theater Center
222 E Monroe StASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveTempe Butte
Nice short hike kid friendly, right by ASU.
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StScottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7380 E 2nd StSo fun for kiddos! Big castle and reading area, teen area, quiet spaces to work, great views of the civic center, comfy chairs to curl up and read, cafe!
13 locals recommend
Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library
3839 N Drinkwater BlvdSo fun for kiddos! Big castle and reading area, teen area, quiet spaces to work, great views of the civic center, comfy chairs to curl up and read, cafe!