EAT LOCAL
Eat Local in Scottsdale
Last Updated October 13, 2014
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...
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...
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...
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......
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...
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),...
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 &...
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...
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...
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...
Rancho Pinot - CLOSED
Why We Love It: Chef Chrysa Robertson’s uncomplicated yet satisfying menu is based on seasonal, locally grown products.
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...
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...
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...
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.