Bourbon Steak

Let’s face it: Upscale steakhouses can tend to be one trick ponies. However, with a chef like Chris Curtiss at the helm, North Scottsdale’s Bourbon Steak is elevated to something unique, while still being familiar. Grilled octopus, raw fish crudo dishes, gnocchi with mussels in a white wine sauce, and whiskey-centric classic cocktails are a […]

Brat Haus

As Old Town Scottsdale’s version of a beer hall, this clean and comfortable gastropub features nearly 30 beers on tap and almost 40 in bottles and cans, as well as a locally focused menu of homemade sausages, German specialties, and house-pickled fare courtesy of chef Payton Curry. Skip the brats and, instead, pair a strong […]

Bravo Bistro

Snap your fingers to nonstop Tony Bennett and enjoy some well-crafted, Mediterranean-themed bistro fare. Start off with an order of baba ghanouj and antipasto, then move on to one of the best osso buco plates in town. Loosen your belt and linger over creamy tiramisu or chocolate bread pudding. Read our review.

Breakfast Club

Expect a wait on weekends, even into the early afternoon sometimes. This is Old Town Scottsdale, after all, and the young, sunglasses-and-flip-flops crowd at the Breakfast Club is the very same contingent that keeps local nightlife meccas in business. Clearly, they have good taste, from the looks of the menu, which includes old-fashioned standards alongside […]

The British Open Pub

Cozy British-themed pub with a fair selection of British and international beers, and some pretty decent English grub: sausage rolls, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and an excellent beef and Guinness pie. Baskets of Wallys — deep-fried spears of dill pickles — make for terrific bar food when paired with a cold pint. For […]

BS West

BS West is a rarity among Scottsdale bars. It’s the only LGBT spot in the city, a distinction it’s enjoyed for over 30 years. In that time, the two-story bar, dance joint, and drag club just off Craftsman Court has established a loyal following that’s spanned generations. (Historically, its been more of a gay male […]

Buca Di Beppo

This nationwide chain of Italian restaurants first opened in 1993 in the basement of a Minneapolis apartment, and there are now over 86 locations throughout the country, including four in the Phoenix metro area: Peoria, Chandler, Mesa, and Scottsdale. Antipasti selections like bruschetta, fried mozzarella, and garlic bread stay true to the Italian theme. Most […]

Butterfield’s Pancake House & Restaurant

Butterfield’s may look like a typical big-box restaurant, but it’s pleasant, airy, and immaculate inside. Small details make it better than average, like extra-strong Boyd’s coffee, fresh cream, and just-squeezed orange juice to start things off. The sprawling menu covers all the breakfast standards, but there are also unusual variations, such as portobello benedict with […]

Butters Pancakes & Cafe

Everything from the fresh-squeezed orange juice to the fluffy buttermilk pancakes at Butters Pancakes & Cafe never fails to impress. These clean-cut Scottsdale breakfast spots might not look like much from the exterior, but sit down for a meal and you’ll be won over by the courteous and quick service and exceptionally well-executed fare. Scrambled […]

Butters Pancakes & Cafe

Everything from the fresh-squeezed orange juice to the fluffy buttermilk pancakes at Butters Pancakes & Cafe never fails to impress. These clean-cut Scottsdale breakfast spots might not look like much from the exterior, but sit down for a meal and you’ll be won over by the courteous and quick service and exceptionally well-executed fare. Scrambled […]