Arizona
If you're wilting in the Wickenburg heat, stop by this beloved ice cream shop for a scoop of homemade prickly pear ice cream. They also serve coffee,…
Must-see restaurants in Arizona
Grand Canyon Region
A chalkboard menu includes excellent burgers, subs, salads and kids' meals. And good beers to boot! Picnic tables offer shaded outdoor seating. A great…
Arizona
Twist back in time at family-friendly Bobby D's Diner, a ’50s-themed place north of town. Settle into a red booth for burgers, shakes and classic oldies.
Kaibab National Forest
The only place in Tusayan to grab an espresso and pick up a sack lunch ($11.50); it also offers wi-fi.
Arizona
There's just one rule at this cowboy-themed cafe: when choosing a side at breakfast, always order the biscuit with sausage gravy, never the toast. You can…
Sedona
Featuring refined American cuisine with a French accent, the menu at this restaurant at L'Auberge de Sedona changes seasonally (you might find spring…
Arizona
The art deco dining room at the Hassayampa Inn is famous for its classic American dinners, but breakfast and lunch shouldn't be spurned: eggs with blue…
Arizona
You won't find any roulette or slots at this charismatic 1920s-era hangout, just a warehouse-sized gathering spot. What's here? Attic-like treasures…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Harvey House, conveniently located close to the rim, offers table-service with a standard menu of sub-par burgers, fajitas, salads and pastas. The…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
From about 11am to 3pm, and until 5pm June through August, two food trucks station at various spots throughout the South Rim. The Desert Dog sells hot…
Sedona
Specializing in French cuisine with Southwestern touches, Rene does meat best (lamb is a specialty), but even lunches go well beyond the sandwich/burger…
Southern Arizona
Yes, a velvet Elvis does indeed hang on the wall at this gourmet pizza joint in Patagonia. Motorcyclists, foreign visitors and date-night couples –…
Tucson
Exposed bricks, a lofty ceiling, sleek booths and a walk-up ice-cream stand beside the hostess desk – industrial chic takes a Mayberry spin. Upscale…
Kaibab National Forest
There's a wide variety of offerings at this wholesome diner, from pork chops to taco salad, to keep everyone happy. And the prices are right. If nothing…
Tucson
Motorcycles are lined up like horses in front of this well-worn watering hole just west of the city. Inside, once your eyes adjust, slide into a booth,…
Kaibab National Forest
This small and friendly store, coffee truck and gas station north of the park entrance sells a limited selection of groceries, wine and beer. There are…
Arizona
It's brews and views at this busy microbrewery overlooking London Bridge, one of the more popular places in town. Steaks, burgers and salads are on the…
Arizona
If you judge the quality of a restaurant by the number of guests wearing cowboy hats, then this old-fashioned place has got to be the best in town. It's…
Flagstaff
This local favorite, slinging big plates of simple and tasty Mexican and American fare in a residential neighborhood, has been going strong since 1958…
Arizona
Family-run since 1986, this happenin' hacienda is a perfect spot for winding down south-of-the-border style. Think margaritas, chilies rellenos, fajitas,…
Sedona
A go-to breakfast and lunch joint since the 1950s, the Pot is nothing fancy but gets the refueling job done, with massive plates of reasonably priced fare…
Scottsdale
Mastro's is gunning for the title of best seafood in the Valley of the Sun, and we think it may deserve the crown. Part of an upscale chain linking major…
Arizona
This popular brewpub across from Courthouse Plaza works well for families. Burgers, potpie, pizza, and fish and chips are on the menu, and the weekly…
Olive Oatman Restaurant-Saloon
Arizona
American Indian frybread and Navajo tacos share menu space with more generic American staples such as fried chicken and burgers at this timber-clad…
Tucson
This busy cafe and bakery has a handful of locations across town. Their specialties? Daily breads and a mouthwatering array of sandwiches – try Roger’s…
Phoenix
The American Indian treat known as an elephant ear or Navajo taco is a flat piece of fried dough topped with meat, beans and veggies, or, for dessert,…
Sedona
Look for the kokopelli on the window, then step inside and nab a seat – quickly, if it's Sunday morning (the place bustles with locals squeezing in…
Grand Canyon Region
Lake Powell Resort's dock-side restaurant is only open in high season, when boaters pull straight up to table-side slips. It's simple salads, sammies and…
Kaibab National Forest
Decorated with vintage gas pumps and old-fashioned Coke ads, this former Route 66 gas station is a fun place. The barbecue fare – burgers, spicy wings,…
Tucson
Stop here in the morning on your way west via Speedway Blvd from Tucson to Saguaro National Park. The breakfast burritos at this low-key Sonoran-style…
Phoenix
This dark and manly place is a gloriously old-school steakhouse. You will get steak. It will be big and juicy. There will be a potato. The ambience is…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Though fairly predictable, the food here encompasses a nice variety and is filling after a day's hiking. The various food stations serve burgers, pasta,…
Arizona
Actually in Bullhead (it's part of the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club), the Grill aims for mountain-lodge chic, with stone walls, high ceilings, a fireplace and…
Flagstaff
The McMillan Bar & Kitchen is housed in a historic bank, with a menu that features excellent lamb sliders, Mexican posole soup and pub fare with a local…
Grand Canyon Region
There's not much ambience but the food here is good, the portions huge and the service fast. For lunch, get a bowl of the tasty pork chile verde. To get…
Southern Arizona
Formerly Nellie Cashman's in the Russ House Hotel, this cantina serves Mexican fare alongside a few Italian dishes. Eat inside or enjoy a prickly-pear…
Nic's Italian Steak & Crab House
Arizona
You wouldn't really expect an old Chicago vibe – dark, intimate, cozy booths – in Cottonwood, but this joint gets it right. Same goes for the grilled…
Sedona
This spacious brewery at Tlaquepaque Village will satisfy your post-hike drinking needs, with upmarket versions of pub food like fish and chips, charred…
Kaibab National Forest
This modern pizza joint is the kind of place where you order, take a number and unceremoniously chow down at one of the big tables. The pizza isn't…
