BLT Steak

5402 E Lincoln Dr, Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-905-7979

Description: SCOTTSDALE. As if the cozy, adobe-inspired interior isn't engaging enough, guests are greeted by spectacular views of Camelback Mountain at this celebrated resort restaurant. A menu of innovative American cuisine features steaks and seafood, all impeccably prepared and served by a knowledgeable staff. Terrific options include a bone-in sirloin, broiled Maine lobster, and braised short ribs. The comfortable setting is also ideal for savoring a bottle from the extensive wine list.
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El Chorro Lodge

5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-948-5170

Description: PARADISE VALLEY. One of the Valley's longest established restaurants, this place keeps customers coming back year after year. It's debatable whether they show up for complimentary gooey sticky buns (the restaurant makes some 1500 a day during the "in" season) or for seriously satisfying steaks. With top sirloin, beef stroganoff, rack of lamb, and even swordfish on tempting offer, it's unlikely that the sticky bun/meat lover debate will be resolved anytime soon. The chocolate chip pecan pie is out of this world as well.
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elements

5700 E McDonald Dr, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 480-948-2100

Description: PARADISE VALLEY. Asian-inspired place settings and touches of black and white provide a clean, minimal backdrop for elements' glorious mountain views ­ the restaurant's true centerpiece. While the dinner menu has an Eastern bent, breakfast options are decidedly classic. Go light with Irish oatmeal or a smoothie, or consider an omelet ranchero, eggs with turkey sausage, or pineapple rum pancakes with almond butter and toasted coconut. Feeling really decadent? The filet of steak version of eggs benedict boasts foie gras and truffled hollandaise sauce! Brunch adds in salads, burgers, and pastas.
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Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

6333 N Scottsdale Rd, Hilton Scottsdale Resorts & Villas, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-596-8265

Description: DOWNTOWN. The Scottsdale location of this national chain is praised for its comfortably elegant atmosphere, solid selection of prime beef, and noteworthy wine list, most of which is served by the glass. Treat your special someone or a business partner to a 12 oz. filet mignon, 16 oz. prime rib-eye, or to beef Flemington, a filet encased in puff pastry with a creamy duxelles. Seafood selections include New Zealand salmon fillet in cabernet butter sauce and tuna mignon seared rare with poppy seed au poivre. Take advantage of Discovery Dinners for groups of six or more, which feature four-course menus with wine pairings.
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Guido's Chicago Meat & Deli

10893 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 480-951-0636

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Affordable and tasty! That's the combination at Guido's restaurant and Italian grocery. At lunch, the protocol is to order at the counter; dinner is a sit-down affair ­ both are casual. Be sure and order Guido's famous "frizel," a mound of toasted Italian bread smothered in tomato, red onion, pesto, olive oil, red wine vinegar and Romano cheese. Sausages, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, subs, fried chicken, chicken parmesan, and salads complete the menu. Desserts include rich ricotta cheesecake and other Italian sweets.
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Houston's ­ Scottsdale

6113 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-922-7775

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Across the US, this popular chain tempts thousands upon thousands of taste buds. The inviting Scottsdale branch features booth seating, accent lighting, and dark wood paneling, along with mouthwatering veggie burgers, juicy steaks cooked over an oak fire, and plenty more. If you're too hungry to wait for a main course, try Houston's famous spinach dip ­ it's so good you may have to place a second order! After work hours, Houstons' bar attracts a crowd, so be sure to get there early if you don't want to wait for a table.
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J. P. Pancake

9619 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-596-9369

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This Scottsdale chain has been sating the appetites of locals for years with classics like buttermilk pancakes, pigs-in-a-blanket, omelets, and specialties like the popular baked apple pancakes. Lines are often long, especially on weekends, so queue early for treats like seven varieties of Belgian waffles with an array of sweet, fruity toppings. Casual, down-home, and satisfying, J.P. Pancake is consistently nominated for "Best Breakfast" in Scottsdale publications.
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Lon's at the Hermosa

5532 N Palo Cristi Rd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 602-955-7878

Description: PARADISE VALLEY. Lon's pays homage to Arizona's rustic Southwestern cowboy history in the most elegant of ways; the ambiance is strikingly different from what you would expect. The decor suggests cowboy, but the menu and staff dress it up and give the whole place an air of luxury. Menu highlights might include two-pepper roasted pork tenderloin or breast of duck with cranberry and jalapeno glaze. The unique Sunday brunch menu offers such things as braised beef short ribs with a sunnyside-up egg or strawberry- and mascarpone-stuffed brioche French toast. Additionally, everything on the menu is organic, humanely raised, and from ecologically sound sources.
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Mastro's City Hall Steakhouse

6991 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-941-4700

Description: DOWNTOWN. Pristine tables dressed in crisp white linens line this narrow restaurant, made elegant with an abundance of rich, dark woods and recessed light fixtures. Possessed of an old-fashioned, downtown classiness, the steakhouse is a great choice for a business dinner or special night out. Choose from a delicious array of seafood appetizers, like chilled crab legs or a lobster cocktail. A New York strip, porterhouse, rib-eye, and several filets compose the well-rounded list of prime steaks and chops. A tangy, creamy slice of key lime pie is the natural culinary conclusion.
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Original Pancake House

6840 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-946-4902

Description: SCOTTSDALE. After dining at the Original Pancake House, you may discover that breakfast is the only meal you require all day. Swedish pancakes (served with lingonberries and whipped butter), Danish Kijafa cherry crepes (filled and topped with Montmorency cherries in an authentic Kijafa sauce), and waffles topped with strawberries and whipped cream are among the specialties on the extensive menu. Casual attire. Reservations accepted for parties of 5 or more.
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Palm Court

7700 E McCormick Pkwy, Scottsdale Conference Resort, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-596-7522

Description: SCOTTSDALE. If you're looking for an impressive place to take a date for a quiet, intimate evening or to celebrate an anniversary, then look no further. This establishment features Continental cuisine prepared in Old World style and includes one of the finest Sunday brunches in the area. The decor is reminiscent of days when mansions were popular and stately dining rooms were the style. Expect to be treated like royalty by all of the tuxedo-clad staff.
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Piñon Grill

7401 N Scottsdale Rd, Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-367-2422

Description: NORTH SCOTTSDALE. One of the fine dining establishments at the Millennium Resort McCormick Ranch, Piñon Grill promises a great view, romantic atmosphere, and top-notch cuisine. Secure a table overlooking the water as you dine on Chilean sea bass crusted in peanut mole and served with a sweet, tangy coconut-lemongrass broth or on chipotle-marinated salmon. Beef, veal, and poultry are also represented. Cocktails are a change from the ordinary; sip a prickly pear margarita after dinner for a true Sonoran nightcap.
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Rancho Pinot

6208 N Scottsdale Rd, Lincoln Village, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-367-8030

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Laid-back and unpretentious, this Valley restaurant serves creative interpretations of comfort food. The interior is totally personal, an off-beat cowboy decor enlivened by hip accents. The cuisine, which has garnered a number of awards, places an emphasis on local, organic foods. The menu constantly changes and is dependent on whatever is fresh and available each day. Many of the entrees are grilled or cooked in a wood-burning oven, imparting them with a smoky flavor that seems appropriate to the region. The wine list, all 5000 bottles of it, ensures that each meal will find its best complement.
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Randy's Restaurant & Ice Cream

7904 E Chaparral Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-941-8419

Description: PARADISE VALLEY. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Randy's Restaurant and Ice Cream in Scottsdale promises great food at a great price any time of the day. Enjoy all your favorites at Randy's, from fried catfish to meatloaf, steak and more. After your lunch or dinner, make sure you have one of Randy's specialty desserts. Choose from a wide variety of ice cream and sundaes, as well as a variety of homemade pies and ice cream pies. This bargain Scottsdale restaurant will have you leaving a full stomach and wallet.
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Razz's Restaurant and Bar

10315 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253 480-905-1308

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Thanks to its terrific food, Razz's is a Phoenix favorite. First-timers should also expect excellent service, sophisticated surroundings, and upbeat atmosphere, not to mention those innovative dishes skillfully created by famed Chef Erasmo "Razz" Kamnitzer. Menu selections are vast and wide-ranging and can include anything from duck cakes with tangy nopalito sauce to cashew-encrusted salmon with hibiscus and lime sauce.
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Roaring Fork

4800 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-947-0795

Description: SCOTTSDALE. A welcome change of pace, Roaring Fork entices patrons with homemade beef jerky and great cocktails, which are especially appealing when you have to wait for a table. Inventive chef-owner Robert McGrath artfully creates American Western cuisine, merging campfire traditions with bistro fare to produce truly outstanding dishes. Among the attractions are beef short ribs, duck breast, and buttermilk fried chicken. The ambiance is a mix of rustic and elegant, and the place promises great dining memories. Great happy hours too (Monday to Saturday, 4pm to 7pm).
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse

7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-991-5988

Description: DOWNTOWN. You're in the right hands as soon as you walk in the doors of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. From the attentive and kind staff to the exquisitely prepared meals, service at this popular steakhouse is unrivaled. Ruth's Chris showcases the finest meats coupled with the freshest ingredients and seasonings. Mouth-watering steaks include the Midwestern Filet, the Cowboy Ribeye and the Porterhouse for two. Ruth's Chris' waiters and chefs work diligently to make sure you leave satisfied. Make your next steak a Ruth's Chris steak.
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SWB Southwest Bistro

7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 480-444-1234

Description: SCOTTSDALE. This pleasant hotel restaurant offers spectacular views of the surrounding McDowell Mountains from indoor and open-air dining areas, not to mention superb service and casual, relaxed atmosphere. Pan-seared maple-glazed salmon and a roasted rib-eye with grilled asparagus are two dinner favorites, as are wood-fired roasted chicken and smoked baby back pork ribs. Sunday brunch is a tempting highlight as well.
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The Good Egg

6149 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85012 480-991-5416

Description: SCOTTSDALE. Quick, inexpensive, and filling, The Good Egg offers friendly service and tasty eats to Scottsdale and the Valley. All your favorites are here: omelets, pancakes, breakfast meats, piping hot coffee, and freshly-squeezed juices. As a special treat, kids can get a Mickey Mouse pancake, complete with a butter-and-whipped cream visage. Grown-ups enjoy hearty scrambles with sausage and chiles on a fluffy egg base. Lunch is almost as popular, featuring burgers, wraps, and quesadillas.
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Z Tejas Grill ­ Scottsdale

7014 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale Fashion Square, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-946-4171

Description: SCOTTSDALE. An interior of mellow wood and Texas limestone defines the casual atmosphere of this privately-owned chain. Dishes come from a variety of backgrounds but share a common Southwestern flair. Signature items include voodoo tuna and miso glazed salmon. You can also choose from pork roast vera cruz, wild mushroom enchiladas, and herb-grilled chicken. An array of appetizers, salads and sandwiches satisfy lighter appetites. For dessert, give ancho chili fudge pie a try; the chili's delicate heat intensifies the rush of chocolate. In the evening, the bar mixes up terrific margaritas and plays host to a crowd of stylish professionals.
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