Shelley & Andrew
Eat & drink like a local
Unique restaurants & bars
Local Valley spots with an extra WOW factor.
Volanti Restaurant & Lounge - Nestled on the runway of the Scottsdale Airport runway, you can watch private jets land and take off while sipping cocktails and snacking on delicious food. Also offers unbeatable views of the McDowell Mountains and city below. Rita's Cantina - indoor and outdoor Mexican restaurant with tremendous views of the valley. Enjoy your view of Camelback mountain on your drive up. Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse - A dance hall, saloon & mini-rodeo, this Western roadhouse also serves chops, fried fish & tacos. Make sure to try the rattlesnake! The Canal Club - Elevated Cuban-inspired American dining room with chic vintage style inside the Scott Resort.
Mexican / Latin
You can never have too many margaritas and tacos!
Valle Luna - Relaxed, family-run Mexican eatery serving Sonoran-style dishes, plus beer & cocktails. The Mission - Chic, dimly lit restaurant & lounge serving modern, upscale Latin cuisine & craft cocktails. Frank & Lupe's Old Mexico - Vibrant, casual Mexican restaurant turning out classic dishes plus steaks, burgers & margaritas.
Pizza / Italian
Our favorite local pizza chains!
Oregano's Pizza - Shelley's favorite local pizza chain. Highly recommend the sausage thin crust and make sure to save room for their pazookies! Pizzeria Bianca - World famous, cozy, brick-walled restaurant serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas & Italian small plates. Postino's Wine Bar - Italian small bites and boards with wide selection of wines! What more could you want!
Old Town Bars
A healthy mix of happy hour spots & late night spots
Diego Pops- Playful dining spot offering classic & reimagined tacos, burritos & poke, plus an airy patio bar. Great happy hour spot. Rusty Spur - Historic saloon offering live country music, peanut shells underfoot & a Tex-Mex & American menu. Great late night spot! Old Town Tavern - Bi-level hot spot featuring nightly live entertainment, plus outdoor seating & fireplaces.
Burgers / American
Our picks when recovering from the wedding.
Zinburger - An Arizona staple. Make sure to try their fries! In-N-Out - can you really go to the Southwest without making a stop?! We recommend trying either your burger or fries "animal style". Don't forget the shake!
Desserts
For when you have a sugar craving....
Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant- located in Old Town, this ice cream shop has been serving shakes, malts & floats plus sandwiches & salads since 1958. Frost Gelato- Modern chain serving classic & inventive flavors of handcrafted gelato & sorbet, plus coffee drinks.