Scottsdale, Arizona

Nestled inside Kierland Commons is one of the best restaurants you could hope to enjoy: Mastro's Ocean Club. Inside, fresh seafood uniquely and carefully prepared awaits, as do aged steaks, delicious chicken, and family-sized sides that are sure to please. Whatever you do, save room for dessert: Mastro's signature warm butter cake is famous. Call ahead for reservations and dress smart.

If you're looking to find a taste of the Caribbean while visiting breezy Scottsdale, be sure to visit Tommy Bahama. Aside from a great selection of men's and women's clothes, they have an outdoor bar-restaurant area downstairs and an open-window sit-down one upstairs. Enjoy one of their house special cocktails before noshing on fish, steak, or chicken. Make sure you try their piña colada cake and ask for the dessert menu to be sung to you - it's a real treat! Tommy Bahama is located in the Kierland Commons shopping area.

Taqueria Centro offers a casual atmosphere with mountain views. It boasts a modern, upscale take on Arizona-Mexican dishes. The bar is stocked with well-curated list of tequila, mezcal, rum, and whisky. Don't miss their hand-crafted cocktails and local micro-brews.

El Chorro is famed for their sticky buns, but their specialty is Southwestern cuisine. Locally grown and organic ingredients are used in the meals, which include produce and herbs from El Chorro’s own garden. Impressively, El Chorro was the first restaurant in Arizona to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) Gold Certification.

Scottsdale has a vegetarian-friendly side, with True Food Kitchen being prime evidence. The globally-inspired restaurant features seasonal menus that celebrate a balance of healthy, natural ingredients. Be sure to visit after a fun day in the Sonoran Desert or shopping.

BlueFire Grille at the Hilton Resort is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They feature an eclectic menu that centers on American, Latin, Caribbean, Asian, and Native American cuisine. Enjoy the fully furnished bar and the stylish décor.

The Mediterranean is combined with the eased flavors of California at Olive & Ivy Restaurant. The establishment operates as a café and bakery during the day and turns into a great place to unwind after work providing night entertainment. The restaurant offers lunch, weekend brunch, dinner, and weekly happy hours.

Drop in at The Mission for fine Mexican dining. The chefs Matt Carter and Brian Raab invite you to partake in the Mission experience, which includes fusing of the modern Latin and Mexican food. Lunch and dinner are served daily, as well as weekend brunch. The tequila bar is also open from 11am to closing.

Dedicated to the flavors and the lifestyle of Baja, SOL Cocina seeks to wash arid Arizona with the fresh sea breezes of the Baja peninsula through great food. They have happy hour every day as well as weekend brunch. Be sure to visit for Taco Tuesday.

Located at the elegant Camelback Inn, Sprouts is an organic restaurant. Choose from whole-grain breads, salads, smoothies, and sandwiches—all low-fat and low-sodium. It's the perfect breakfast or lunch destination to enjoy the majestic views of Camelback Mountain, or for a healthy meal after enjoying the day at the spa.