8 Best Restaurants in Northwest Arizona, Arizona

Contemporary artwork on the walls, mod hanging lamps, and water sculptures create a contemporary vibe at this hip, elegant restaurant a short drive north of London Bridge. Superbly prepared steaks and seafood are the key draw, from 24-ounce porterhouse cuts to cioppino in a saffron-tomato broth, but also consider the barbecue ribs and linguine with chicken and poblano chiles. An extensive tapas list and a great selection of wine and cocktails round out the offerings.

In the little Island Mall on the west side of London Bridge, Barley Brothers is most acclaimed for its microbrewed ales on tap, especially Bighorn IPA and the Kickstart Oatmeal Stout. The casual cooking is hearty and filling with dishes ranging from standard salads and burgers to specials such as Jamaican barbecue salmon and savory peppercorn-topped sirloin.

Pairing great service with reasonable prices, this downtown locals' favorite fills up fast, especially for breakfast, thanks to its eggs Benedict dishes, biscuits and eggs, and loaded pancakes. The varied menu of lunch and dinner standards includes burgers with barbecue sauce, cheddar, and smoked bacon; meat loaf; pot roast stroganoff; and homemade soups and desserts.

This popular spot—even Oprah and Gayle King stopped here—serves up road food with a '50s flair for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The jukebox spins favorites, and tributes to Elvis and Marilyn Monroe adorn the walls in this old-fashioned diner decked out in bright turquoise and hot pink. Expect moderate prices on burgers, milkshakes, and the root beer that is made on-site.

This allegedly haunted landmark (there are no overnight accommodations anymore) is on Oatman's historic main drag. Claims that Carole Lombard and Clark Gable honeymooned here have been definitively debunked, but this quirky establishment contains a fun little restaurant that's renowned for its juicy buffalo burgers and addictively filling "burro ears"—house-made potato chips served with tangy salsa.

This lakefront restaurant serves up beautiful views of London Bridge and the English Village, along with fresh seafood, steak, and chef's selections that have included rack of lamb and Tournedos Oscar.

This attractive space set on a bluff overlooking London Bridge has one of the best wine lists in town, plus consistently well-prepared steaks, seafood, and other traditional American and international dishes. Highlights include flatbread with Havarti cheese, portobello mushrooms, and olive-tomato tapenade for a starter, and baked Dijon-garlic-crusted halibut with sea scallops and tomato concasse as a main course. Be sure to request a table with a bridge view.

An unassuming roadhouse along Route 66 in Seligman, Westside Lilo's is a must for exceptionally well-prepared, hearty short-order cooking. The prodigious breakfast burritos, green-chile stew, hefty cheeseburgers, and famously massive cinnamon buns are a hit with regulars and tourists. One "slice" of the famous carrot cake is equal to three or four slices at most restaurants.