Scottsdale’s culinary scene is as vibrant as its desert landscape, blending farm-to-table innovation, Indigenous heritage, and bold flavors.
These five restaurants are the heart of Scottsdale’s food culture.
1. FnB
Chef Charleen Badman’s FnB is a James Beard Award-winning spot for seasonal, vegetable-centric dishes and an all-Arizona wine list in an art-filled, intimate space.
2. The Mission
In Old Town, The Mission serves modern Latin cuisine—tableside guacamole, pork shoulder tacos—in a sultry, candlelit setting with indoor and garden dining.
3. Hush Public House
Chef Dom Ruggiero’s Hush Public House is a neighborhood gem with a rotating menu—pork ribs with Fresno chili glaze, grilled octopus—in a cozy, welcoming space.
4. The Frybread Lounge
Scottsdale’s first Indigenous restaurant, The Frybread Lounge, offers upscale Native American cuisine—bison frybread tacos—in a warm, culturally rich setting.
5. Happy’s Hamburgers
Happy’s is a casual spot for Arizona’s best cheeseburger, praised for its quality ingredients and classic preparation.
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