North-Central Arizona Restaurants

You'll find lots of American comfort food in this part of the country: barbecue restaurants, steak houses, and burger joints predominate. If you're looking for something different, Sedona and Flagstaff have the majority of good, multiethnic restaurants in the area, and if you're craving Mexican, you're sure to find something authentic and delicious (note that burritos are often called "burros" around here). Sedona is the best place in the area for fine dining, although Flagstaff and Prescott now boast a few upscale eateries. Some area restaurants close in the slower months of January and February, so call ahead. Reservations are suggested April through October.

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  • 1. Atria

    $$$$

    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
    928-440--4377

    Known For

    • Beautifully plated dishes
    • Eight-course tasting menu
    • Creative cocktails and an impressive back bar

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar

    $$$$

    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
    928-213–1021

    Known For

    • Consistently delicious, locally sourced food
    • Extensive wine list
    • Commitment to sustainability

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch
  • 3. Josephine's Modern American Bistro

    $$$$

    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
    928-779--3400

    Known For

    • Patio dining in summer
    • Extensive, reasonably priced wine list
    • Intimate, romantic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner on Sun.
  • 4. Mariposa

    $$$$ | West

    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
    928-862–4444

    Known For

    • Tapas and South American dishes
    • Outstanding wine list
    • Stunning red rock views

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed.
  • 5. Cress on Oak Creek

    $$$$ | Uptown | French

    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
    928-282–1661

    Known For

    • Elegant creekside dining
    • Filet mignon and coq au vin
    • Pricey prix-fixe menu
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  • 6. René at Tlaquepaque

    $$$$ | Central | European

    Ease into plush banquettes at this quiet, lace-curtained restaurant for classic French and Southwest-inspired dishes. Rack of lamb is the house specialty, and the Dover sole is a real find, far from the white cliffs. Cherry or banana flambé for two, prepared tableside, is an impressive dessert. There's a well-selected wine list, too. Service is formal, but resort-casual attire is acceptable.

    Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, AZ 179, Unit B–117, Sedona, Arizona, 86336, USA
    928-282–9225

    Known For

    • Fine French cooking
    • Flaming desserts
    • Special-occasion splurge
  • 7. Tinderbox Kitchen

    $$$$

    This deservedly popular downtown spot serves modern comfort food to local professionals and visiting foodies. Signature entrées include steelhead trout with jalapeño chimichurri, pineapple pork belly, and duck-leg confit. For cocktails and lighter fare (or if the wait is too long), check out the sister bar next door, the Annex—it's just as hip and delicious, and the patio is a great venue for live local music.

    34 S. San Francisco St., Arizona, 86001, USA
    928-226–8400

    Known For

    • Upscale, shareable comfort food
    • Hip, sophisticated vibe
    • Outstanding wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch

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