Food guideArizona · United States
Where to Eat in Scottsdale: 16 Researched Spots and 8 Must-Try Dishes (2026)
16 researched places to eat in Scottsdale and the 8 dishes to order, grouped by type of place, with the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier where the place record has them.
- 16 places to eat
- 8 must-try dishes
- 10 neighbourhoods
- Researched October 2026
- 6 sources
Must-try in Scottsdale8 dishes
Enchiladas Where to order it in Scottsdale
Special Sushi RollsAt Kitchen18
Hummus Where to order it in Scottsdale
Nosh Board Where to order it in Scottsdale
Falafel Pita Where to order it in Scottsdale
Purple Barley WaffleAt Ironwood American Kitchen at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Lentil Cauliflower Bowl Where to order it in Scottsdale
SorbetAt Yogurtini-Rmcf-Scottsdale
The short answer
- Start with Smashburger (South Scottsdale), Ironwood American Kitchen at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (North Scottsdale), Kitchen18 (Central Scottsdale), Goldmans Deli (South Scottsdale) and Yogurtini-Rmcf-Scottsdale (Paradise Valley Village).
- 16 places across 10 neighbourhoods; South Scottsdale (5), Camelback East Village (2) and Central Scottsdale (2) have the most.
Where to eat in Scottsdale: 16 researched places
Restaurants and bistros
Smashburger
Why it’s on the map
A trendy glatt kosher meat destination that focuses on high-end smash burgers, loaded fries, and unique offerings like chicken and waffles.
2805 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257, USA
Ironwood American Kitchen at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Why it’s on the map
Known for: Purple Barley Waffle. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
Try: Purple Barley Waffle
7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, USA
Kitchen18
Why it’s on the map
A premier glatt kosher restaurant offering a diverse menu of grilled meats, fresh sushi, and traditional Jewish comfort foods.
Try: Special Sushi Rolls
10211 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, USA
Mediterranean Restaurant · Central Scottsdale
Pizza Restaurant · Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
Pizza Restaurant · Midtown
Pizza Restaurant · Camelback East Village
Restaurant · South Scottsdale
Mediterranean Restaurant · Northsight
American Restaurant · South Scottsdale
Asian Fusion Restaurant · South Scottsdale
Quick bites and street food
Goldmans Deli
Why it’s on the map
6929 Hayden Rd Ste C2, Scottsdale, AZ 85250, USA
Deli · Deer Valley
More places to eat
Yogurtini-Rmcf-Scottsdale
Why it’s on the map
A self-serve frozen yogurt shop that maintains a specific kosher certification for select flavors and toppings.
Try: Sorbet
13610 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 24, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
Grocery Store · Camelback East Village
Bakery · Skyline Vista
Research receipt
How this Scottsdale food guide was researched
- 16 places to eat, each matched to its real place data record: the neighbourhood, address, hours and price tier come from that record, not from a review.
- The sites below are the ones the research cited for these places to eat, most-cited first.
- Researched October 2026.
Sources checked
Planning questions
Where should I eat in Scottsdale?
Start with Smashburger, Ironwood American Kitchen at The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Kitchen18, Goldmans Deli, and Yogurtini-Rmcf-Scottsdale. All 16 places to eat are on the Scottsdale map, grouped on this page by type of place.
Which neighbourhoods in Scottsdale are best for food?
South Scottsdale (5), Camelback East Village (2), and Central Scottsdale (2) carry the most researched places to eat, out of 10 neighbourhoods on this map.
Is Scottsdale expensive for food?
Of the 16 places, 12 list a price tier: 7 moderate, 4 inexpensive, and 1 expensive. Tiers come from the place record, not a menu, so treat them as a range.