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Helmed by James Beard Award finalist Rochelle Daniel, this sleek downtown restaurant dazzles with a seasonal menu that is as much about presentation as it is about taste. Dine on fresh-caught fish, prime cuts of meat, and handmade pastas for dinner or share hot and cold appetizers—don't miss the roasted bone marrow—over cocktails or a glass of wine at the bar. The chef also offers an eight-course tasting menu with 24-hours’ notice.
103 N. Leroux St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Beautifully plated dishes
- Eight-course tasting menu
- Creative cocktails and an impressive back bar
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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A redbrick carriage house, built around 1910 as a garage for one of the first automobiles in Flagstaff, is home to one of the city's most sophisticated restaurants. With a seasonally updated menu, the chef pairs locally raised pork, beef, and roasted duck with wines from a list of almost 200 bottles (Brix refers to the sugar content of grapes at harvest). The cheese plate, served with poached natural apricots, is a great accompaniment to a glass of wine at the counter bar.
413 N. San Francisco St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Consistently delicious, locally sourced food
- Extensive wine list
- Commitment to sustainability
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
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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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Traditional Mexican recipes get a creative and tasty update at this deservedly popular restaurant. Start with the namesake elote, roasted corn on a stick; this Mexican street-food favorite is transformed into an addictive dip of grilled corn kernels, Cotija cheese, lime, and chiles. Dishes are delicious and satisfying, from small plates like chicken tacos with mole sauce to larger dishes like braised lamb shank in ancho chile sauce or chiles rellenos. Make your reservations in advance during high season.
350 Jordan Rd., Sedona, Arizona, 86339, USA
Known For
- Great creative Mexican food
- Being one of Sedona's top restaurants
- Taking reservations
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted
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Located in a Craftsman-style bungalow just a few blocks from Flagstaff's historic downtown, this fine-dining establishment serves bacon-wrapped filet mignon, braised short ribs, crab cakes, and smoked pork osso buco. The menu suggests wines from its extensive list to pair with each entrée, or you can order a craft cocktail from the creative bar. Brunch is served weekends from 9 am to 2 pm and features a good mix of sweet and savory breakfast items along with salads, sandwiches, and burgers. In the summer, reserve a table on the patio; in the winter, opt for a seat near one of two fireplaces.
503 N. Humphreys St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Patio dining in summer
- Extensive, reasonably priced wine list
- Intimate, romantic atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner on Sun.
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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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On the L'Auberge de Sedona resort property, Sedona's most formal—and most expensive—dining room promises a quiet, civilized evening of indulgence. The menu, a fusion of American cuisine with French influences, is offered as a seven-course meal, and can be paired with selections from the resort's 1,200-bottle wine cellar. Among the house favorites are the filet mignon and the coq au vin. The lavish Sunday brunch is well worth the splurge—or have cocktails and lighter fare creekside at the bar.
L'Auberge de Sedona, 301 L'Auberge La., Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
Known For
- Elegant creekside dining
- Filet mignon and coq au vin
- Pricey prix-fixe menu
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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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At this popular Italian restaurant, owned by top-rated chef Lisa Dahl, expect to find delicious homemade soups and specialties like potato gnocchi with a vodka sauce and pollo piccata (chicken in a lemon, capers, and Chardonnay sauce). Any pasta dish can be made gluten-free with corn fusilli. Renaissance reproductions and café seating give the impression of a Roman piazza. Make reservations for a table, or sit at the bar—good food but far less romantic.
2321 W. AZ 89A, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
Known For
- Excellent Italian
- Romantic dining
- Special-occasion setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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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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Upscale breakfast dishes like the croque madame—a grilled ham and fried egg sandwich drenched in cheesy mornay sauce—and Instagrammable coffee drinks and cocktails make this Southside coffee shop a good choice for a casual morning meal or brunch. On sunny days, sit on the patio and people-watch.
2 S. Beaver St., Arizona, 86001, USA
Known For
- Patio dining
- Killer coffee and matcha drinks
- Breakfast options with a French twist
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
