10 Scottsdale Dining Specialties You Won’t Want to Miss

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Big Ass Burger at Roaring Fork: These “12 ounces of grilled love” are topped with Longhorn cheddar and smoked bacon. Tip: Save room for a side of Green Chili Mac and Cheese – you can thank us later.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs at Don & Charlie’s: Go for the full slab of these award-winning beauties with a side of Don’s famous creamy or deli-style cole slaw. Never underestimate the power of the slaw.
Exotic Mushroom Pan Fry at Cowboy Ciao: Mucho mushrooms are bathed in ancho cream and served over double-cooked polenta with a topping of cotija cheese. Go ahead – it’s okay to sigh.
Wood-Grilled Beef Tenderloin at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn: A beef-lover’s delight served with Portobello Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pie. If you see Andrew Quinn at the front desk, tell him we said hello.
Any Seafood Dish at The Grill at TPC Scottsdale: All The Grill’s seafood is delivered fresh from artisan fish farmers around the world. A swimmingly good choice for seafood lovers. But, land lubbers, don’t worry – they’ve got your back with a host of prime meat and chicken dishes that are sure to please.
Cedar River Filet of Beef at elements: This filet is swathed in bacon and served with a balsamic onion tart and fabulous views from the Sanctuary resort’s perch on Camelback Mountain. It’s no wonder elements Chef Beau MacMillan gave Bobby Flay a beef-fueled beat down on Iron Chef America.
Crème Brulée au Chocolat at Petite Maison: We’d do just about anything for the chocolaty goodness that is this dessert. Tip: It’s good for sharing, but after one bite you’ll probably want your own.
Open-Face Meatloaf Sandwich at Café ZuZu: This lunchtime comfort-food favorite is served on toasted brioche with fontina cheese, mushroom gravy and Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. It’s like a hug on a plate.
Paella for Two at Prado: This seafood celebration at the InterContinental Montelucia’s award-winning restaurant is swimming with snapper, wild prawns, mussels, branzino, fluke and piquillo peppers. Plus, we just like saying “paella”.
Dusty Road Sundae at Sugar Bowl: Scottsdale’s historic ice cream parlor has been a family favorite for generations. This confection features chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce dusted with a blanket of malt and topped with whipped cream and a cherry.