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Best Phoenix/Scottsdale Outdoor Dining


Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in Phoenix/Scottsdale.


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Bistro 24 French
13/20
Dining Room at Bistro 24, Phoenix, AZ The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix
2401 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-468-0700 | Menu
Tucked away in The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, this elegant but utterly charming sleeper looks and feels like a French bistro, with great bistro food to match. More...

Christopher's Restaurant & Crush Lounge French
15/20
Dining Room at Christopher Biltmore Fashion Park
2502 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-522-2344 | Menu
Contemporary French food three ways: in an upscale but casual bistro, in a wine bar and in a high-end restaurant. More...

Postino Italian
12/20
3939 E. Campbell Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-852-3939 | Menu
This friendly wine bar has everything going for it. More...

Quiessence Contemporary
13/20
Dining Room at Quiessence, Phoenix, AZ The Farm at South Mountain
6106 S. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85042
602-276-0601 | Menu
Take a stroll through the gardens and have an apéritif on the lawn before going inside for sophisticated, garden-driven cuisine. More...

Roy's Hawaii Regional
14/20
JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, Phoenix
5350 E. Marriott Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85054
480-419-7697
Celebrity chef Roy Yamaguchi brings Hawaiian-Fusion cuisine to the not-so-common man at this trendy, tropical outpost, specializing in seafood. More...

T. Cook's Mediterranean
15/20
Dining Room at T. Cook Royal Palms Resort & Spa
5200 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-808-0766 | Menu
One of the finest restaurants in The Valley of the Sun, T. Cook's features seasonal Mediterranean food. More...

Vincent Guerithault on Camelback Southwestern
15/20
Dining Room at Vincent Guerithault on Camelback, Phoenix, AZ 3930 E. Camelback Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85018
602-224-0225 | Menu
Still considered the granddaddy of Southwestern cuisine, Vincent Guerithault also offers specialties inspired by Provence. More...

Wright's at the Biltmore Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at Wright Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa
2400 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-955-6600 | Menu
The formal dining room at Phoenix's luxurious Arizona Biltmore, Wright's is highly regarded as a special-occasion spot. More...

Scottsdale

BLT Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at BLT Steak, Scottsdale, AZ Camelback Inn, A JW Marriott Resort & Spa
5402 E Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-905-7979 | Menu
A branch of chef Laurent Tourondel's modern American steakhouse bolstered by blackboard specials highlighting Southwestern flavors and organically-grown fresh herbs. More...

Bourbon Steak Steakhouse
14/20
Dining Room at Bourbon Steak, Scottsdale, AZ The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 E. Princess Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
480-513-6002 | Menu
Expensive but first-rate steaks and seafood from chef Michael Mina. More...

Eddie V's Prime Seafood Seafood
15/20
15323 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-730-4800
When you're hungry for fresh fish prepared in sophisticated ways, try this upscale restaurant. More...

Roaring Fork American Regional
15/20
Dining Room at Roaring Fork, Scottsdale, AZ Finova Building
4800 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-947-0795 | Menu
Sophisticated fare based on the ingredients and traditions of the American West. More...

Other Communities

Binkley's Restaurant Modern American
16/20
Dining Room at Binkley 6920 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-437-1072 | Menu
Chef-owners Kevin and Amy Binkley bring classically influenced Modern American cuisine to the cowboy town of Cave Creek. More...

Cartwright's Sonoran Ranch House Steakhouse
13/20
6710 E. Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
480-488-8031 | Menu
Cartwright's proves that local cowboys have gone urban, having polenta and risotto with their steak, elk and buffalo. More...

elements Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at elements, Paradise Valley, AZ Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-607-2300
Japanese design elements, spectacular sunset views and Asian-accented contemporary American cuisine. More...

House of Tricks Eclectic
11/20
114 E. Seventh St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
480-968-1114 | Menu
Thanks to its fabulous patio, romantic setting and sophisticated menu, this converted cottage is one of downtown Tempe’s best restaurants for grown-ups eager to get away from the local college kids. More...

Palo Verde Southwestern
12/20
The Boulders, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
34631 N. Tom Darlington Dr.
Carefree, AZ 85377
480-488-9009 | Menu
This pretty but casual restaurant is best enjoyed from the patio. More...

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