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Come for the tapas; stay for the Southwestern entrees, such as chicken with cilantro pecan pesto or poblano shrimp with polenta, at this cheery, popular restaurant a few blocks off bustling Whiskey Row. The lovely creekside patio affords a casual ambiance where top-notch service matches the superb cuisine.
316 W. Goodwin St., Prescott, Arizona, 86303, USA
Known For
- Tapas and drinks
- Favorite spot of locals (and visitors)
- Creekside patio
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At this Latin-inspired restaurant in one of Sedona's most picturesque spots, chef-owner Lisa Dahl proves her fourth restaurant in town is another culinary masterpiece. Enjoy tapas, empanadas, and grilled selections with your view, either on the expansive patio or in the more formal, romantic dining room; the experience is worth the splurge.
700 AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
Known For
- Tapas and South American dishes
- Outstanding wine list
- Stunning red rock views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
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This dapper bistro in the heart of downtown Williams, with warm lighting and romantic booth seating, blends American, Italian, and Asian ingredients into creative and delicious fare. Specialties include a starter of crisp tempura shrimp salad with house-made cocktail sauce and mains like charbroiled salmon with basil butter over cranberry–pine nut couscous. The well-selected wine and beer list is one of the most extensive in the region.
135 W. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86046, USA
Known For
- Upscale dining in Williams
- Good wine list
- Continental and Italian specialties
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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Don't be put off by the name, a tribute to its past identity—this charming restaurant inside the Jerome Grand Hotel is the standout choice in town for fine dining, good wines, and wonderful vistas. Burgundy interior walls hung with local artists' work create a warm and romantic setting for creative Southwest fare. Signature dishes include prickly pear pork tenderloin and sea bass with a poblano chile–Chardonnay-lemon sauce. The roasted butternut squash soup, with just the right blend of sweetness and spice, is divine.
200 Hill St., Jerome, Arizona, 86331, USA
Known For
- Fine dining in Jerome
- Stellar views
- Excellent wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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This restaurant and microbrewery is a popular, casual, and family-friendly place with a pleasant patio. Wood-fired pizzas include the Enchanted Forest—with brie, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, and artichoke pesto. Expect serious amounts of garlic on whichever pie you choose. Sandwiches, such as the Margarita Chicken (marinated in tequila and lime), come with a hefty portion of tasty fries. You won't regret ordering one of the down-home desserts, like the super-gooey chocolate bread pudding. Among the excellent microbrews on tap, the Red Rock Raspberry ale is a local favorite. Beaver Street Brewery, along with its sister brewery Lumberyard Brewing Company, is a stop on the Flagstaff Brewery Trail.
11 S. Beaver St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Crowd-pleasing pizza and pub fare
- Excellent craft beers
- Open until 10 pm Friday and Saturday
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This is a great place to enjoy a coffee, eggs Benedict, or a burger while people-watching on Whiskey Row. The café/bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, has been restored to its original 1901 style. The service at the counter is brisk and will leave you plenty of time for antiquing or museum-browsing for the remainder of the day.
205 W. Gurley St., Prescott, Arizona, 86303, USA
Known For
- Tasty, reasonably priced American fare
- Historical charm
- In the heart of downtown
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Locals and tourists alike swarm to this spacious, old-school eatery for scrumptious breakfast (served all day) and lunch, served by a friendly waitstaff. One hundred and one omelet options are the stars of the show and include such concoctions as a basic ham and cheese and the quirky peanut butter, jelly, and banana, purportedly Elvis Presley's order back in the day. Warm homemade biscuits always hit the spot. An extensive lunch menu that includes everything from Mexican dishes to a Greek salad rounds out the offerings.
2050 W. AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
Known For
- Big omelets
- Unpretentious all-day breakfast and lunch
- Family-friendly place
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner, Credit cards accepted
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At this restaurant catering to carnivores, you can hang out in the casual Cowboy Club or dine in the more formal Silver Saddle Room, where suede booths are surrounded by cowboy art and a pair of large cattle horns. High-quality cuts of beef are the specialty, but the burgers, grilled trout, and vegetable pot pies are delicious, too.
241 N. AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
Known For
- Steaks, burgers, and even rattlesnake
- Old-fashioned Western ambience
- Institution status
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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Patterned after a '50s-style high-school hangout (but with cocktail service), this diner pleases kids and adults with a large menu of family-priced American classics—good burgers and fries, barbecue pork sandwiches, salads, and mesquite-smoked ribs. A large mural of the town's heyday along the "Mother Road" and a historic car on the roof make this a Route 66 favorite. Kids enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and jukebox tunes.
233 W. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86046, USA
Known For
- Burgers and barbecue
- Nice patio
- Craft beers from local breweries
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Formerly a popular diner and soda fountain known as Twisters, this Thai restaurant serves curries, noodle dishes, and tom yum soup. Sip beer or tiger milk tea, a form of boba, and finish with a scoop of ice cream surrounded by Route 66 nostalgia. The menu has kept a few Twisters' favorites on the menu, including burgers and milkshakes, for those feeling nostalgic.
417 E. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86046, USA
Known For
- Thai food served in a ’50s-style diner
- Vegetarian options
- Tiger milk tea
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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With juicy burgers made from locally sourced, antibiotic- and hormone-free beef, this is arguably the best burger joint in the Southwest. Freshly cut fries lightly dusted with herbs, veggie burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and organic salads round out the menu. In summer, try to arrive on the early or late side of lunch and dinner to avoid the lines.
120 Leroux St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Fantastic (and locally sourced) burgers
- English muffin buns
- Crowds at lunchtime
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Breakfast, lunch, and coffee on the run has risen to new heights with the presence of this friendly café on Route 66, a few miles east of downtown Flagstaff. Exceptional smoothies, breakfast burritos, and two avocado toast options, plus generous salads and sandwiches with house-made dressings and sauces accompany the coffee bar.
2400 E. Rte 66, Arizona, 86004, USA
Known For
- Great coffee
- Healthy (and delicious) breakfast and lunch
- Fast, friendly service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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An alternative to the area’s fast-food chains, this gourmet sandwich shop and diner serves traditional and Latin American–inspired breakfast and lunch all day. Order a breakfast burrito, pancakes, or eggs before heading into the park, or down a hot or cold sandwich, torta, or french fries topped with carne asada when you return. You can also take items to go for a picnic on the South Rim. The small patio in front is great for people-watching as you sip an espresso drink or smoothie.
400 Hwy. 64/U.S. 180, Arizona, 86023, USA
Known For
- Fresh, quality food served quickly
- Gluten-free and vegetarian options
- Grab-and-go items
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After the climb up the stairs from Main Street to this former boardinghouse, you'll be ready for the hearty burgers, chili, cheese steaks, and ribs that dominate the menu. Lighter fare, including salads and veggie wraps, are also available. Eat on the outside deck overlooking Verde Valley or in the upstairs dining room, where "Claire," the resident ghost, purportedly hangs out.
410 Clark St., Jerome, Arizona, 86331, USA
Known For
- Burgers and shakes
- Deluxe views from the patio
- A resident ghost
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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You might not expect to find sophisticated cooking in Cornville, 6 miles east of Cottonwood, but the German fare here, made using organic produce whenever possible, proves it can be done. Game like elk and bison, plus recipes such as Trout Almondine and lamb chops with demi-glace are all beautifully presented, and the sauerbraten and Wiener schnitzel don't disappoint. A lighter lunch menu includes salads, burgers, and crepes.
11425 E. Cornville Rd., Cornville, Arizona, 86325, USA
Known For
- Well-prepared German dishes
- Gracious service
- Wild game
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Credit cards accepted
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Don't let the name mislead you: this South-of-the-border Route 66 diner serves breakfast (all day), lunch, and dinner in a bright space decorated with Día de Los Muertos–inspired paintings. House specialties include a green chile pork enchilada topped with two eggs and J.B.'s Volcano: a mound of chilaquiles drenched in that same green chile pork, loaded with chorizo and crowned by an over-medium egg. Order a breakfast cocktail or coffee to complement your morning meal. Burritos and street tacos dominate the lunch and dinner menu.
112 E. Rt. 66, Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Generous portions
- Vibrantly colored walls and plates
- Waits, especially on weekends, for breakfast
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Mesquite-grilled meats and beer brewed exclusively for the restaurant are the specialties at this classy bar and grill, a sort of local institution set in a restored, polished-up 1890 mercantile building. The baby back ribs, prime rib, and fresh fried catfish are standouts. Businessfolk do their moving and shaking at lunchtime here, and the spirited bar stays open until 10 pm.
201 N. Cortez St., Prescott, Arizona, 86301, USA
Known For
- Good steaks and ribs
- Well-preserved historical building
- Happy hour and Sunday brunch
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted
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The healthful fare at this mostly organic grocery and deli runs the gamut from grab-and-go sandwiches and the well-stocked salad bar to hot items like honey-glazed salmon, cheese or chicken enchiladas, and turkey meat loaf. Get supplies for your red-rock picnic or relax at the indoor-outdoor dining area.
1420 W. AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
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Tasty standards complement some of the best Uptown canyon vistas at this modern Mexican restaurant with a lovely balcony. The smoky kick of the salsa, along with the sun-kissed scenery, may transport you south of the border, but dishes are prepared under the auspices of owner Carla Butler, a dietitian who shuns the traditional use of lard and cholesterol-containing oils in favor of healthier options—with delicious results. A south-of-the-border breakfast is served on weekends.
321 N. AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
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Faux pine boughs, pine dining booths, and curtains that only a grandma would hang lend a country charm to this diner known for its extra-large pies and downhome country cooking. Breakfast lovers dig into homemade cinnamon rolls, huevos rancheros with pork green chile, and omelets, while later in the day sandwiches, steaks, ribs, salads, and pastas dominate the menu.
107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Arizona, 86406, USA
Known For
- Fresh-baked pies, stuffed with decadent fillings
- Coffee bar with drinks named for famous cowboys
- Traditional and Mexican breakfasts served all day
