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Eat Local in Scottsdale

Last Updated October 13, 2014
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Think of us as your trusted source for local dining in and around Scottsdale.  Assuming you share our palate and our pocket book, these dining dens are sure to deliver on taste and authenticity.

Andreoli's Italian Grocer

Why We Love It: If you want a real piece of old-school Italy, you come to this place. The paninis and insalatas are an excellent lunch option but the entrees will bring you back to Italy. The grocery store is an...
|8880 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale , AZ, us
|480.614.1980

Atlas Bistro B.Y.O.B.

Why We Love It: The menu is ever changing so there is always something different—and creative—at this farm-to-fork restaurant. Owner Todd Sawyer takes the best from local farms and dairies and transforms it into...
|2515 north scottsdale road, scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.990.2433 (chef)

AZ88

Why We Love It: This very elegant restaurant and bar is best known for its galettes, half-pound sirloin burgers and sandwiches (there’s a whole page of the menu dedicated to just the chicken sandwich). AZ88 also...
|7353 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.994.5576

Citizen Public House

Why We Love It: Four words: Bacon Fat Heirloom Popcorn. We could leave it at that but that would be doing this great restaurant a disservice. Crispy chicken gizzards, belly pork chops, porcini-rubbed filet mignon......
|7111 E 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.398.4208

Flo's

Why We Love It: Flo’s chef makes a trip across Asia every year to discover new dishes and flavors. The result? A menu that has both Laotian and Chinese chicken wraps, your choice of Singapore,Teriyaki or Thai...
|15027 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.661.8883

FnB

Why We Love It: Produce is king in Chef Charleen Badman’s kitchen. Not only do vegetables get the same attention as meat, they are almost treated like it. Beets get a dousing of vadouvan (similar to a curry),...
|5th Ave. + Craftsman Ct., Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.425.9463

The Greene House Restaurant

Why We Love It: The Californian-style menu is loaded with light fare—tuna tartare tacos, many different salads and lots of seafood—which is fine by us because that just leaves more room for the warm cinnamon &...
| 15024 N Scottsdale Road Suite #100 , Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.889.9494

The Herb Box

Why We Love It: This former catering company prides itself in “Innovative world creations.” Both locations offer interesting takes on market salads, flatbreads and enchiladas for lunch and dinner—with the most...
|20707 N Pima Rd, Suites 140-145, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.289.6180
|7134 E. Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480-289-6160

J&G Steakhouse

Why We Love It: In case you didn’t know, the letters stand for Jean-Georges. We are talking premium steakhouse classics here—filet mignons, rib eyes, porterhouses, lobster and swordfish all simply prepared on the...
|6000 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale , AZ, us
|480.214.8000

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

Why We Love It: Larry “Lolo” White spent a lot time in his grandmother’s restaurant’s kitchen perfecting his fried chicken and waffles. The reward? A mini soul-food chain that has earned the following of...
|1220 S Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, us
|602.340.1304
|3133 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.945.1920
|366 N GIlbert Road, Gilbert, AZ, us

Los Sombreros Cafe & Cantina

Why We Love It: Co-owners Kurt Riske and Geoff Schuman bring the tastes of San Miguel de Allende.
|2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.994.1799

Rancho Pinot - CLOSED

Why We Love It: Chef Chrysa Robertson’s uncomplicated yet satisfying menu is based on seasonal, locally grown products.
|6208 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.367.8030

Virtu

Why We Love It: Virtu is considered by many as one of the top restaurants in the US. Chef Gio Osso offers contemporary cuisine inspired by his Mediterranean roots. Pork rillette is topped with pickled shimeji...
|Bespoke Inn, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.664.0730

Wildflower Bread Company

Why We Love It: With 13 locations, this local chain is an easy place to grab a healthy breakfast or sandwiches, salads and pastas for lunch. The fresh artisan bread is baked daily—with no additives or preservatives...
|Visit website for locations, Phoenix, AZ, us

Zinc Bistro

Why We Love It: Chef Matt Carter has a deep respect for classic French food. His food reflects that—red wine braised pork belly, moules, trays of cheese and charcuterie, platters of Fruits de Mer––and his...
|Kierland Commons, Scottsdale , AZ, us
|480.603.0922

ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho

Why We Love It: The Mad Men-meets-Jetsons décor makes Zuzu the perfect place for a cocktail and a bite.
|Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ, us
|480.421.7997

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