OK Guys,

My parents are going to be spending February/March in Arizona this year... it is a long way from Rhode Island, and I am not sure what the restaurants are and which are good and which aren't.

I need some suggestions as I am getting them a gift certificate out in Scottsdale... what is the best place?

I posted this a little down as well - Thanks for all the great Suggestions so Far:

Gent's,

Thanks for the suggestions so far...

Here is a more detailed description... I kind of posted in a Hurry Last Night...

Not Sure Where they are staying... I know that they Rented a House there for about a month. Usually they have been vacationing in the Bahamas, but they chose AZ this year.

I am looking for one of those CAN'T MISS LOCAL RESTAURANTS. No offense to a Cheesecake Factory or a Ruth Chris Steakhouse, but those are National Chains that we have here in the Good Ole' Northeast. They are excellent but available elsewhere.

My parents are pretty easy going and laid back. My mother is a vegetarian, who eats Seafood, and my father can eat anything. Steakhouses are great - just not the best for my Mom to dine at.

Thanks again guys!

Matt

Is there a certain type of food that they prefer? There are a bunch of good restaurants in Scottsdale.
Z Tejas and The Salt Cellar are two of my favorites. Let me know where in Scottsdale they will be (North, South, or Old Town) and I may be able to give you some more options.

Thanks,
Tyler

Hi Matt,

Cheesecake Factory in North Scottsdale is good, Earls in North Scottsdale is also pretty good, i am going there tomorrow, want me to pick up something for you?

Let me know.

John.

You gotta hit Cowboy Caio!

Real cool restaurant--great atmosphere with a new twist on tradition American/western fair.

There are so many good restaurants in Scottsdale your head will spin.

Don & Charlie's (www.donandcharlies.com) has a great reputation. Local favorite.
Ruth's Chris (www.ruthschris.com) is another super steak house.
Streets of New York (www.streetsofnewyork.com) great pizza and calzones. Very casual.
Houston's (www.houstons.com) my favorite place for lunch and what a great burger. Love the environment.

You can't go wrong at some of the upscale courses like Grayhawk and Troon North. They have good food inside as well.

Mastro's Steakhouse
8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Scottsdale AZ 85255



information on other restaurants at

az central dining

yahoo travel scottsdale

Gent's,

Thanks for the suggestions so far...

Here is a more detailed description... I kind of posted in a Hurry Last Night...

Not Sure Where they are staying... I know that they Rented a House there for about a month. Usually they have been vacationing in the Bahamas, but they chose AZ this year.

I am looking for one of those CAN'T MISS LOCAL RESTAURANTS. No offense to a Cheesecake Factory or a Ruth Chris Steakhouse, but those are National Chains that we have here in the Good Ole' Northeast. They are excellent but available elsewhere.

My parents are pretty easy going and laid back. My mother is a vegetarian, who eats Seafood, and my father can eat anything. Steakhouses are great - just not the best for my Mom to dine at.

Thanks again guys!

Matt

I agree with hksaiking... Best meal I have ever had...who's who of Scottsdale eats here:

Mastro's Steakhouse
8852 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Scottsdale AZ 85255
Near Westin Kierland

if you want something you can only get in scottsdale, go to this restaurant:

Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar
7000 E Shea Blvd #1010
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(480) 991-6887

You will not regret it. you can make reservations online at:
www.tapino.com

check out the user reviews on citysearch.com

Looking for some more reviews of the Salt Cellar... too bad they don't have a website...

17 reviews on Salt Cellar on the website I mentioned in my post (yahoo travel)

+ Mastro's also serve seafood

Matt,

The following is a short list amongst my many favorites when visiting the Scottsdale area. Hope this helps you.

Eddie-V's Great Seafood Restaurant
Thompson Peak Pkwy/Pima Road
480-538-8468

Don & Charlie's-Pasta, Seafood, Poultry & Meat
7501 E Camelback Rd Phone
480-990-0900

Flo's-Great Chinese Food
14850 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
480-661-8883

Mancuso's-Pasta, Seafood, Poultry & Meat
7122 E. Greenway Parkway
480-556-0770

T. Cook's (awesome ambience)-Pasta, Seafood, Poultry & Meat
5200 E. Camelback Road
602-808-0766

and... Salt Cellar is a must!!

Old town tortilla factory. The margaritas are awesome!!

I agree with Mastro's. The best steak I've had by far. Great service and great food! As mentioned, they do have seafood and other items besides steak.
Enjoy!!

I've been to The Salt Cellar on a few occasions. Great food! There was also a great restaurant at the James Hotel in Scottsdale. Can't remember the name.

I always go to Houston's when I am in town. They have great food and it is a fun place to go.

What about Ocean Club in Kierland/Scottsdale? I love that place. Great steaks and great eye candy.

Eddie V's or Wildfish...they are owned by the same company and are only located in a few places.

Great, great seafood and a very good bone in ribeye. Oysters are special and their carpetbagger steak ( a filet filled with fried oysters and a cream sauce) is really special.

If you want good Mexican, Los Olivos in Scottsdale. Its a small family owned joint, but its is UNREAL for good mexican.

Sassi (480-502-3335) on Pinnacle Peak Pkwy is my all-time favorite restaurant in Scottsdale. It's relatively new, and is an awesome setting up on the side of a hill overlookig Scottsdale. It's built like an old, Italian villa, and the food is spectacular.

as stated before, the maestros is THE best. just make sure your dressed

Ocean Club is great, have to go there when your in town.