Where to Eat Between Indian School & Thomas
Unique Local Eats
🍽️ AMERICAN & NEW AMERICAN
Oliver’s Modern American: A stylish neighborhood restaurant serving modern American cuisine, craft cocktails and thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes.
Carlsbad Tavern: A lively New Mexican restaurant known for bold Southwestern flavors, chile-forward dishes and a casual atmosphere.
Dodo Bird Kitchen and Cocktails: A neighborhood restaurant serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, cocktails and weekend brunch.
🥞 BREAKFAST & CAFÉ
The Eleanor: A welcoming breakfast and brunch café serving creative breakfast dishes, sandwiches, pastries and specialty coffee.
Café Colibri: A women-owned neighborhood coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee, tea, pastries, breakfast and light café fare.
🍝 ITALIAN & PIZZA
Uncle Sal’s Italian Restaurant: A longtime Scottsdale restaurant serving classic pasta dishes, seafood, pizza and Italian-American favorites.
🌮 TEX-MEX & MEXICAN
Dilla Libre: A colorful Mexican restaurant specializing in creative quesadillas, tacos, bowls and street-food-inspired dishes.
Chispa’s Fast & Fresh: A quick-service Mexican restaurant serving freshly prepared burritos, bowls, tacos and salads.
Adalberto’s Mexican Food: A casual Mexican restaurant and drive-through serving burritos, tacos, combination plates and breakfast.
🍣 SUSHI & JAPANESE
Bei Express: A casual neighborhood restaurant serving sushi rolls, Japanese dishes and Asian-inspired favorites.
🥡 CHINESE & SOUTHEAST ASIAN
Rice Garden: A convenient local destination for Chinese takeout, combination meals and traditional favorites.
Hello Vietnam Pho & Roll: A Vietnamese restaurant serving pho, bánh mì, fresh spring rolls, rice dishes and other traditional specialties.
National Classics
🍔Fast Food & Burgers
McDonald’s – Classic American fast food with burgers, fries, and breakfast options.
KFC – Famous for its crispy fried chicken, homestyle sides, and signature chicken sandwiches.
🥪Sandwiches & Quick Bites
Circle K – Convenience store offering quick snacks, sandwiches, and grab-and-go meals.
🍕 Pizza & Italian
Hungry Howie’s Pizza – A takeout pizza chain known for its flavored crusts and customizable toppings.
Where to Eat near Civic Center
Unique Local Eats
🍽️ AMERICAN & NEW AMERICAN
AZ88: A longtime Scottsdale Civic Center restaurant known for modern American food, cocktails and its distinctive contemporary setting.
VirtĂą Honest Craft: An intimate restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired New American cuisine in the Bespoke Inn.
Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails: A stylish restaurant inside Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town serving breakfast, dinner and cocktails.
Rehab Burger Therapy: A relaxed Old Town restaurant specializing in creative burgers, sandwiches and casual American food.
Brat Haus: A lively beer garden serving sausages, pretzels, burgers and craft beer.
American Legion Post 44 Restaurant: A public restaurant inside Scottsdale’s American Legion post serving a changing selection of American meals. The adjoining bar is limited to members and their guests.
STK Steakhouse Scottsdale: A modern steakhouse and lounge serving steaks, seafood, cocktails and happy-hour specials.
🥞 BREAKFAST & CAFÉ
Daily Dose Old Town Bar & Grill: A popular breakfast and lunch restaurant serving pancakes, breakfast plates, sandwiches, salads and cocktails.
JOJO Coffeehouse: A locally owned coffeehouse serving specialty coffee, breakfast, brunch and signature coffee flights.
Red Canyon Cafe: A family-owned café serving gelato, crepes, breakfast dishes, sandwiches and specialty coffee.
Beginner’s Luck: A neighborhood restaurant serving creative breakfast, lunch and brunch dishes in a relaxed setting.
Alo Cafe: A cozy breakfast and lunch café serving European-inspired dishes, coffee and fresh pastries.
Arcadia Farms Cafe: A longstanding Scottsdale café serving breakfast, lunch, baked goods and seasonal dishes made with fresh ingredients.
Yellow Spruce Roasters & Wine Bar: A locally owned coffee roastery and wine bar serving coffee, wine, beer and light food.
Sip Coffee & Beer: A casual café and bar serving coffee, breakfast, sandwiches, cocktails and craft beer.
🍺 BREWERIES, COCKTAIL BARS & LOUNGES
The Frybread Lounge: A Native-owned restaurant and lounge serving Indigenous-inspired frybread dishes, tacos and cocktails.
Karsen’s Grill: An intimate neighborhood bar and grill serving burgers, sandwiches, salads and drinks.
The Grapevine Restaurant & Karaoke Bar: A longtime Old Town restaurant and bar offering American food, rooftop seating and nightly karaoke.
🍝 ITALIAN & PIZZA
Tommy V’s Urban Kitchen & Bar: A contemporary Italian restaurant serving pasta, seafood, steaks and an extensive selection of wine.
La Locanda Italian Bistro: An intimate Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta, traditional entrées and Italian wines.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: A New York-style pizzeria known for coal-fired pizzas, calzones and salads.
🌮 MEXICAN & LATIN CUISINE
The Mission Old Town: An upscale restaurant serving modern Latin cuisine, tableside guacamole and craft cocktails.
Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila: A lively Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas, margaritas and an extensive tequila selection.
Los Olivos Mexican Patio: A historic family-owned Scottsdale restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes in Old Town.
🍣 SUSHI & JAPANESE
Uchi Scottsdale: A contemporary Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, creative small plates and an omakase tasting experience.
Sasaki Sushi & Bar: A Japanese restaurant serving sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls and cocktails.
ShinBay: An intimate Japanese restaurant offering a multicourse omakase dining experience.
🥡 ASIAN & KOREAN BARBECUE
Sizzle Korean Barbecue: A Korean barbecue restaurant offering premium meats and vegetables prepared on tabletop grills.
Malee’s Thai Bistro: A longtime Old Town restaurant serving curries, noodles, rice dishes and other Thai specialties.
National Classics
🥪 SANDWICHES & QUICK BITES
Jersey Mike’s Subs: A sandwich shop serving freshly sliced subs, cheesesteaks and hot sandwiches.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: A sandwich shop known for slow-roasted turkey, cheesesteaks and its signature Bobbie sandwich.
Jimmy John’s: A quick-service sandwich shop serving subs made with freshly sliced meats, vegetables and baked bread.
Panera Bread: A bakery café serving sandwiches, soups, salads, pastries and coffee.
🥤 SMOOTHIES & HEALTHY OPTIONS
Tropical Smoothie Cafe: A casual café serving made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads, sandwiches and bowls.
Heading North? Check out our previous stop:
The Chaparral Area Guide
Heading South? Check out our next stop:
The Thomas Area Guide