Bandera

3821 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-994-3524

Description: SCOTTSDALE. For a down-home meat and potatoes meal, head to Bandera's. The casual eatery offers a selection of tasty beef, chicken, and fish options, as well as salads and side dishes. Specialties include savory rotisserie chicken and fluffy mashed potatoes. Casual dress. Reservations not accepted, so prepare for a wait during prime dining hours.
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Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House

6710 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331 480-488-8031

Description: CAVE CREEK. Craving game dishes with a Southwestern twist and plenty of cowboy memorabilia? Make the trek to Cartwright's in nearby Cave Creek for delicious takes on beef, buffalo, elk, and seafood. Preparations incorporate creamy horseradish, spicy bastes, and unexpected sides like onion risotto and polenta. Ahi nachos and Jack Daniels-barbecued bass represent unique options from the sea. Dessert is not to be missed, whether you opt for a chocolate taco with lime-margarita mousse or a scrumptious cowboy s'more.
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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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Old Town Tortilla Factory

6910 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-945-4567

Description: ART DISTRICT. Old Town presents Southwestern cuisine with flair. The darling little cottage (with patio) is set among citrus trees that are especially fragrant in spring. Enjoy the greenery and flowers, and don't miss the refreshing fountain. The gazebo has a bar where you can enjoy frozen margaritas, and the ever-changing menu presents chorizo fundido, tequila-lime chicken tostadas, and red chili-crusted pork chops. Business causal attire. Reservations recommended.
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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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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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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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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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