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After Merkin Vineyards opened up its expansive hilltop trattoria in Cottonwood, Merkin closed its Old Town Cottonwood restaurant and replaced it with Four 8 Fried Chicken. The fried chicken recipe is by owner and winemaker Maynard…
Cottonwood’s Eden takes its name from founder and chef Eden Archer. She has long been a staple of the culinary scene with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. She’s also behind The Sedona…
Next time you need a caffeine buzz, consider paying a visit to one of these Sedona coffee shops. Learn more about them below. Enjoy your java. FreeForm Coffee Roasters opened in 2020 and hand roasts all…
Located at Ambiente − North America’s first landscape hotel that opened in February of 2023 − Forty1 is the property’s on-site restaurant that offers top-notch cuisine in a sleek setting. The restaurant is located by the…
Vino Di Sedona is a destination for wine and craft beer enthusiasts alike. Guests can find a vast selection of over 900 wines and 50 craft beers hailing from all over the world on the shelves….
Szechuan Restaurant has been a Sedona staple for years and is well known for its tasty Chinese food and sushi. We’ve been ordering from here for a while and have always been impressed with the cuisine…
Verde Brewing Company was founded back in 2013 using money generated from a Kickstarter to purchase brewing equipment. Over a decade later, the Northern Arizona brewery pours eight beers on tap at its Camp Verde location….
Located just past the lobby of Uptown Sedona’s contemporary Amara Resort and Spa, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen beckons with stellar food, a great beverage program and a top-notch patio that serves up views of Snoopy Rock. We…
Italian cuisine is loved by people all over the world, and it’s easy to see why Sedona has fallen for Vespa Healthy Italian Café. For starters, the contemporary restaurant is gorgeous. It’s lightfilled and airy, which…
Cress on Oak Creek has long been one of Sedona’s most incredible dining experiences. The setting at L’Auberge de Sedona is spectacular. Dining on the banks of Oak Creek with the trees all around and creek…
Crepes have been popular for hundreds of years, and it’s easy to see why. The thin pancake-like creations are tasty, easy to make and can be filled with savory or sweet ingredients and taste delicious either…
When we’re searching for a patio with stellar views and tasty Mexican cuisine, Javelina Cantina is one of our go-to places. There are many reasons why it’s been in business for many years. The drinks menu…
Cottonwood’s The Tavern Grille holds a special place in the city’s dining scene. For starters, the setting is unbeatable. The restaurant is housed inside the former Rialto Theatre. Constructed in 1923, the Rialto supposedly was the…
The Village could use a steakhouse that serves high-quality seafood, and the Village Chophouse more than delivers. Chef/Owner John Ramagli (also of pizza place Rotten Johnny’s Wood-Fired Pizza Pie that’s just a short stroll away) has…
Cornville’s Brewha Social Eatery & Market has generated quite a buzz and rightly so. For starters, we love the modern vibe at this excellent casual spot. The light-filled space located on Page Springs Road just off…
We’re frequently stopped at BiGA to fill up when we’re in Prescott. Pronounced “bee-guh,” this is a contemporary, farm-to-table restaurant. The setting is cozy and charming. Expect low ceilings, brick walls and a white-tiled bar in…
The Hudson has been a Sedona favorite since it opened its doors back in 2015. And it’s easy to see why this restaurant has thrived. For starters, it’s gorgeous. The contemporary, light-filled main dining room features…
Rene is one of Sedona’s most storied restaurants. Established in 1978, Rene is a fine dining institution that Sedona residents and visitors alike have visited for its charming atmosphere (that makes for a romantic date night…
The Table at Junipine has long been one of Sedona’s most beloved restaurants and for good reason too. There isn’t any other place like it. Nestled on the banks of Oak Creek at the Junipine Resort,…
Named after the willow trees on property at the Poco Diablo Resort, the new Willows Kitchen & Wine Bar is part of the hotel’s $22 million renovation. Zagat award-winning Executive Chef Evan Campbell’s menu is filled…
We’ll let you in a secret: Casa Sedona Inn serves one of the best breakfasts (and brunches) in town. This quaint West Sedona inn features breathtaking red rock views. Our favorite place to enjoy this stellar…
In Sedona with kids and looking for a place to eat? These seven kid-friendly Sedona area restaurants each offer kid’s menus and atmospheres that are ideal for families with children. Here’s where to dine out in…
We’ve been anticipating Flagstaff’s Atria for a while now. Helmed by noted Chef Rochelle Daniel – she served as the executive chef for L’Auberge de Sedona and opened Cress on Oak Creek – Atria aims to…
One of the biggest food trends of the last few years is Nashville hot chicken. Legend has it that Andre Prince Jeffries added extra pepper to fried chicken as a way to punish her Uncle Thornton….
We couldn’t think of a better female restauranter to highlight in our women’s issue than co-owner and head chef of The Haunted Group, Michelle Jurisin. With gems including Crema in Cottonwood and The Haunted Hamburger in…
We were excited when we heard that Chef Mercer Mohr was taking over as chef at the recently rebranded Wilde Resort and Spa in West Sedona. We’ve been enjoying Mercer’s stellar cuisine for years, and his…
We were thrilled when Shorebird Restaurant opened back in March of 2021. A high-end seafood centric restaurant in the heart of Sedona is our idea of heaven, and Shorebird exceeded our expectations. We immediately were charmed…
89Agave Cantina is such a fun, colorful spot that we’ve returned to for years. This Uptown restaurant beckons with red rock views on the outdoor patio, an extensive Mexican food menu and one of the best…
Helmed by noted Chef Pearl Pardee (her name might sound familiar since she also owns lively local haunt Thai Spices Natural Kitchen), Fresh & Natural Thai Kitchen has been on our must-try list since it opened…
Tucked away on the top floor of the Arabella Hotel Sedona, Molé Sedona beckons with top-notch Mexican food, sweeping Sedona vistas from the outdoor patio and fantastic margaritas. We quickly fell for the modern, neutral décor…
Sedona diners who want to eat out at a restaurant with their dogs have plenty of options. All of these restaurants offer dedicated dog menus so you and your pup can both enjoy a fine meal….
Following a nearly year-long closure, Indian Gardens re-opened in February under new ownership from the team behind Flagstaff’s Pizzicletta. We’re thrilled to have this beloved restaurant back. Located in a charming spot in Oak Creek Canyon,…
Some restaurants are special enough to warrant a short trip. Moscato is one of them. Located on Camp Verde’s main street, Moscato makes some of the best Italian food in the entire Verde Valley. Head inside…
The Cowboy Club and adjoining The Arizona Room is a Sedona institution. It opened as the Oak Creek Tavern in 1946 and supposedly hosted movie stars in town filming their latest flicks. In 1956, the Cowboy…
One of our favorite things about living in a city like Sedona is the abundance of restaurant patios showcasing the city’s gorgeous scenery. When the weather’s good, the Juniper Bar & Grille at the Sedona Golf…
Dinner with a view takes on a whole new meaning at a place as stunning as The Spot at Seven Canyons Golf Club. The red rock vistas are breathtaking. We’d recommend visiting about an hour before…
Walking into Reds Sedona Grill at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa feels like stepping into a chic city lounge. The dining room features dark gray booth seating, red tablecloth napkins, a red candle holder with…
A nice hot steaming bowl of ramen topped with vegetables, meat or fish is so comforting and an all-around crowd-pleaser. As the temperatures drop in November, this warm-weather dish is one of our go-to orders to…
We’re always happy to check out a new restaurant, and we were particularly excited to try Sono Kitchen & Boba in Uptown Sedona. In case you’re not familiar, “boba” are the tiny bits of (usually) tapioca…
Located just off of Sedona’s main road, AZ-89A, local haunt The Golden Goose American Grill is worth seeking out for its stellar cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. The entire space exudes a cozy bistro-vibe. Think tea lights…
Since its opening in January of 2017, Colt 804 Grill has gained traction quickly. In addition to the first Old Town Cottonwood location, the owners also have opened a Prescott Valley spot and a Village of…
Editor’s note: As of July 2, 2020, PJ’s Village Pub and Sports Bar is temporarily closed due to the ongoing pandemic. Please contact the restaurant directly before you visit to see if this is still true…
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. Wood-fired pizzas are the name of the game at the Village…
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. The Shugrue family – who own the popular establishments The Hudson…
Editor’s note: Given the rapidly changing situation involving COVID-19 or the coronavirus, please contact this restaurant directly to see if they will still be open. Judi’s Restaurant & Lounge has been one of Sedona’s most beloved…
Originally called the Hitching Post, HP Café was Sedona’s first diner that opened sometime in the 1940s. And decades later, customers still flock to this Uptown Sedona spot. Sit by the windows in the main dining…
When one of Sedona’s most prominent chefs opens a new spot, we take note. And Chef Lisa Dahl’s latest venture, Butterfly Burger, has really hit it out of the park. Dim lighting, an open kitchen, dark…
We’ve been visiting ShadowRock Tap + Table at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock for years now, and we were pleasantly surprised with how the $2 million renovations finished in early 2018 completely transformed the…
Steakhouse 89 sits at a landmark location in West Sedona. We encourage you not to miss it (as if you could) for a fine dining experience. Steakhouse 89 is a contemporary restaurant that offers diners their…
Editor’s Note: La Vetta has closed. La vetta means “The Summit” or “The Top” in Italian, and after sampling most everything on this historic downtown Flagstaff restaurant’s menu, we’re sure that you’ll agree that this dining…
Manzanita feels more like a desert mirage than a real restaurant. If someone told you there was a fine dining restaurant in Cornville that’s been serving traditional German food since 1991, you’d probably never believe it….
El Portal is one of Sedona’s best-kept secrets for breakfast. Tucked away inside an Arts and Crafts-style adobe hotel, it is considered an architectural masterpiece. Decorated with vintage paintings, authentic Tiffany and Roycroft antiques, stained-glass windows…
The Pump House Station used to be a home filled with memories. It’s now a restaurant decorated with timeless treasures and furnished with Sedona history. Tucked away in Tlaquepaque North, this urban eatery is nestled between…
Entering the El Tovar Dining Room is a one-of-a-kind experience. The hotel, which opened in 1905, is perched at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places….
Some of our most memorable Sedona dining experiences have taken place at Che Ah Chi, Enchantment Resort’s signature restaurant. Whether we were oohing and ahhing over the resort’s homemade granola and Egg Fried Wild Rice while…
Editor’s note: A Taste of Marrakech has closed. Back in March 2015, a tiny eatery by the name of A Taste of Marrakech opened in Bell Rock Plaza in the Village of Oak Creek, and word…
Pardon us while we get nostalgic for a moment. Our first prickly pear margarita – on the rocks, with salt – was had at the wooden bar at the Cowboy Club. So were our first bites…
Dining at Adobe Grand Villas might be Sedona’s best-kept secret, though chef Michael Merilli, who has been in Sedona for more than 10 years, does have a devoted local following. Need a staycation? Think Adobe Grand…
Perched on top of Airport Mesa, Mesa Grill is your place for a leisurely, scenic lunch or sunset dinner. Grab a table next to the panoramic windows that look out over Sedona Airport and watch the…
By the time we left Hideaway House, we had met the couple sitting next to us, and the couple behind us. It’s a place where old friends gather at a very lively bar and new friends…
Picture this: It’s a balmy evening right after a monsoon storm has passed. The air is still redolent with wet sage and a subtle whiff of ozone. Where do you want to be? Outside on the…
There’s just something about hot summer temperatures and sushi that seem to go hand in hand, isn’t there? When our appetites are light and we’re daydreaming about our next beach vacation, we head for Szechuan Restaurant,…
Most people would agree that dining in 2018 is equal parts ambience and cuisine. At SaltRock Southwest Kitchen and Craft Margaritas at Kimpton Amara Resort and Spa, the dining room has a modern-meets-Mid-Century-meets-Southwest feel, from the…
Named after the base used to make gelato, Crema Craft Kitchen & Bar is where you want to be the morning after a long night (ahem). It’s where you bring your friends for Sunday brunch or…
Red rock views? Check. A casual yet upscale ambiance worthy of wearing something nice? Check. A consistent menu that’s creative while at the same time cohesive? Check and check. It’s no secret that The Hudson has…
Admittedly, we don’t get out for breakfast all that often, but when we do, we like to make an event of it. Think brunch à la Sex in the City. Casa Sedona Inn, a secluded, boutique…
REDS Restaurant at Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa has a modern vibe that has made it a favorite locals’ hangout for years. If you live here, it’s practically a given that you’ll run into someone you…
Ever since Jeff Smedstad opened Elote Cafe in 2007, hungry devotees have been flocking to the restaurant. When the doors open at 5 p.m., there’s frequently a line outside (Elote doesn’t take reservations). What keeps the…
There is no shortage of remarkable experiences to be had in Sedona, and dining at Cress on Oak Creek at L’Auberge de Sedona has to be at the top of that list. First you have the…
For a couple of years now, we’ve been receiving emails from readers touting the hidden gem that is Miley’s Cafe. We had been to Miley’s on several occasions for breakfast, which is served all day, but…
Any foodie can attest to the fact that the humble burger has been elevated in recent years from fast-food status to gourmet fare. No matter what type of burger aficionado you consider yourself, Dellepiane, the new…
In Italy, an osteria is a restaurant with a short and simple food menu and an extensive and sophisticated wine list. That’s basically what you’ll find at the new Merkin Vineyards Tasting Room & Osteria, which…
If you’ve already perused this month’s cover story, you know that we ate a lot – A LOT – of burgers this spring. To balance it with something healthy, we stopped by Local Juicery for breakfast…
One of the most contemporary and comfortable eateries in Sedona right now is Pump House Station Urban Eatery and Market in Tlaquepaque North (its name comes from its next-door neighbor, a historic water-pumping station). The interior…
For those of you already familiar with the complex spices, varied textures and bold colors of Indian cuisine, rejoice that we have an Indian restaurant that offers up all your traditional favorites right here in Sedona….
There’s something about an open kitchen that gives a restaurant a modern vibe, almost as if you’re ignoring the “employees only” sign and peeking into the window of a secret world. Place an inviting bar in…
Right about now, as sacrilegious as it might sound, we’re sick of turkey and cranberry sauce. We want something with more of a kick and a crunch. That’s why we head to Hog Wild BBQ in…
This probably comes as no surprise to regular readers, but I love wine. And one of my favorite wine lists in the Verde Valley is at Up The Creek, which, fittingly, is located just down the…
Where do you want to eat during the spookiest month of the year? The Haunted Hamburger in Jerome. Even after the restaurant received a facelift a couple of years ago, it still has an unsettling vibe,…
You know you’ve struck foodie gold in Sedona when you walk into a restaurant and you recognize someone at nearly every table…on a Tuesday night. Locals flock to joints with good food at reasonable prices, which…
Like everyone else in this town, we love The Hudson. We love to grab a seat at the lively bar and sip on a Fig & Ginger Mule (Figenza vodka, ginger beer and lime) during happy…
Located inside the historic Montezuma Inn, a structure that was built in 1900 as the Joe Lane Saloon, Moscato Italian restaurant might be Camp Verde’s worst-kept secret. In January, executive chefs Salvatore Moscato, originally from Italy,…
You’ve heard people touting the antioxidant benefits of acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berries for years, but they haven’t always been easy to find. Meet the acai bowl, which became all the rage in places like L.A. in…
All you have to do is stroll by Sedona Pizza Company on a busy night, and the convivial vibe makes you want to dine with the cool kids. There’s the sidewalk patio dotted with red umbrellas…
Lauded as the best Chinese food in Sedona for many years now (and the best sushi, in this writer’s opinion), Szechuan Chinese Restaurant received a slight makeover after its neighboring lounge, The Martini Bar, closed its…
Tucked inside the notoriously spooky Jerome Grand Hotel (built in 1926 as United Verde Hospital), The Asylum Restaurant is more than just a spot to enjoy lunch or dinner – it’s an experience. Walk up a…
We are frequently asked to recommend restaurants with beautiful views, and we’ve just added a new one to our list: Open Range Grill and Tavern in Uptown. Whether you sit at a table in the cowboy-themed…
Late this summer, Uptown’s Taos Cantina reopened as 89Agave Cantina under the helm of Executive Chef Mark May. Both the interior and exterior of the space received a facelift. The popular front patio (ideal for a…
Like a secret hideaway you stumble upon on your journey through the Tuscan countryside, Bella Vita Ristorante sits off the beaten path west of Sedona inside Sedona Pines Resort. Inside, the restaurant is divided into three…
Any foodie will tell you that sometimes the tastiest morsels can be had in the most discreet locations. That’s the case with A Taste of Marrakech, which opened its doors in March. Tucked into a Village…
Sipping a glass of white wine on the shaded patio at René at Tlaquepaque is one of the best things about summer in Sedona. The bistro-style tables are clad in white linens and topped with fresh…
When you walk through the glass doors of Storytellers, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel’s signature restaurant, you leave the sounds of ringing slot machines and the casino floor behind. The restaurant is a tranquil oasis designed to…
There’s something comforting about sitting down with a frosty glass of microbrewed beer and good conversation at the end of the day. That must be why Oak Creek Brewery & Grill has been packed for lunch…
Editor’s note: Schoolhouse Restaurant’s locations in Cottonwood and Sedona have both closed. Schoolhouse Restaurant in Cottonwood has been one of our favorite local eateries since it opened its doors in 2013, so we danced for joy…
It’s hard not to love an eatery that hands you a plastic toy – usually a menacing-looking tiger or rhino – as a table marker. You have a smile on your face even before you pick…
Executive Chef Joseph Wickham’s menu at Avano Bistro was clearly designed to please many different palates, from the adventurous (with the chorizo-stuffed dates) to the classic (with the margherita pizza). The bread, pasta, desserts, pizza crust…
It’s not an understatement to say that more than a few people shed a tear when The Hideaway restaurant, a Sedona institution, shut its doors earlier this year. Lucky for us, the space received a major…
Sound Bites is Sedona’s answer to the Hard Rock Café, with huge photos of musicians and autographed guitars lining the walls (there’s even a gift shop). A large projector screen shows movies and concerts in the…
There’s no restaurant location in all of Sedona – maybe even Arizona – that compares with L’Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek. Though the indoor dining room is elegant, sitting creek-side is an experience to write home…
Eight miles north of Sedona, in the heart of Oak Creek Canyon, you’ll find Junipine, luxurious creek-side houses that have been welcoming visitors for more than 25 years. Junipine’s cafe recently went through some updates, including…
