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Visual Aid: All the Best Restaurants in Cave Creek

By Lauren Cusimano

Monday, December 28, 2020 at 6 a.m.

Lauren Cusimano The promised scenery from Mountain View Pub. 1/48

Lauren Cusimano The bank-side balcony at Mountain View Pub. 2/48

Lauren Cusimano The famous Big Earl's Greasy Eats sign. 3/48

Lauren Cusimano Patio burgers, anyone? 4/48

Lauren Cusimano The burgers are a must at Big Earl's Greasy Eats. 5/48

Lauren Cusimano Pomodoro Italian Grill & Seafood in downtown Cave Creek. 6/48

Lauren Cusimano Carryover decor from Cartwright’s Modern Cuisine inside Pomodoro. 7/48

Lauren Cusimano The lavender-hued Viola Vesper. 8/48

Ofrenda The entrace to Ofrenda. 9/48

Ofrenda The bar area at Ofrenda. 10/48

Ofrenda Empanadas from Ofrenda in Cave Creek. 11/48

Lauren Cusimano There are all-day dining options in Cave Creek. 12/48

Lauren Cusimano We're guiding you to Oak's Diner & Flapjacks. 13/48

Lauren Cusimano The coffeehouse that's more like a second home. 14/48

Lauren Cusimano The Roastery of Cave Creek HQ. 15/48

Lauren Cusimano Entering the famous Horny Toad patio. 16/48

Lauren Cusimano Home to one of the crunchiest tacos in town. 17/48

Lauren Cusimano One of the most recognizable restaurants in Cave Creek. 18/48

Lauren Cusimano El Encanto has served traditional Mexican fare since 1989. 19/48

Lauren Cusimano Local Jonny's has your breakfast needs. 20/48

Lauren Cusimano Local Jonny's very Cave Creek sign. 21/48

Lauren Cusimano For first meal. 22/48

Lauren Cusimano Beer on the patio — no better combination. 23/48

Lauren Cusimano It's darker inside. 24/48

Lauren Cusimano Bars are not hard to find in Cave Creek. 25/48

Lauren Cusimano Attention Chicago fans. 26/48

Lauren Cusimano And a hot dog stand for good measure. 27/48

Lauren Cusimano Where there are cowboys, there are cowboy steaks. 28/48

Lauren Cusimano Sip you some. 29/48

Lauren Cusimano For daily made, small-batch, hand-churned ice cream. 30/48

Lauren Cusimano Better eat your ice cream fast. 31/48

Lauren Cusimano Offering French cuisine since 1995. 32/48

Lauren Cusimano For a quick taco. 33/48

Lauren Cusimano Cave Creek's only '70s-themed panini shop and wine bar. 34/48

Lauren Cusimano Harold's dates back to 1935. 35/48

Lauren Cusimano The dining room at Harold's Cave Creek Corral. 36/48

Lauren Cusimano For all things rowdy. 37/48

Lauren Cusimano A Cave Creek promise. 38/48

Lauren Cusimano A piece of the main drag. 39/48

Lauren Cusimano You cant beat that patio. 40/48

Lauren Cusimano Sometimes the landscaping is as good as the food. 41/48

Lauren Cusimano Obey the sign. 42/48

Lauren Cusimano Quick Thai lunch in the Old West. 43/48

Lauren Cusimano But not a one-horse town, restaurant-wise. 44/48

Lauren Cusimano The patio at Cave Creek Tumbleweed Hotel. 45/48

Lauren Cusimano Cave Creek does as the sign says. 46/48

Lauren Cusimano For those seeking an American Legion post. 47/48

Lauren Cusimano Stagecoach Village is home to several restaurants and bars at the east end of Cave Creek Road. 48/48

Visual Aid: All the Best Restaurants in Cave Creek

There's just something about Cave Creek, a separate culture and pace we Phoenicians are lucky to have access to within day-trip distance. The scenery, people, and food come together and create a wonderful dining destination.

From The Horny Toad's famous fried chicken to happy hour off the back patio of Mountain View Pub, here's a look at the many food and drink options just up the hill in Cave Creek.

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There's just something about Cave Creek, a separate culture and pace we Phoenicians are lucky to have access to within day-trip distance. The scenery, people, and food come together and create a wonderful dining destination.

From The Horny Toad's famous fried chicken to happy hour off the back patio of Mountain View Pub, here's a look at the many food and drink options just up the hill in Cave Creek.

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