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- ABArleneBvipPhoenix / Arizona •59 reviews5.0Dined todayWhat a great addition to the Scottsdale dining scene. Very upbeat and lively. Delicious food. Loved the ribs and the hamburgers. Perfect fries! Personable, experienced service. Trevor is an excellent manager. Really cares about his guest’s experience. Look forward to returning!More infoMoxies - ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• American• Old Town Scottsdale•4.6
- PSPeterSvipCalgary / Southern Alberta •14 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food, really interesting and new dishes that you don't find everywhere. It was just quite noisy, and I suspect because there seemed to be several holiday parties underway when we were there.More infoSumoMaya Mexican-Asian KitchenPrice: Expensive• Fusion / Eclectic• Central Scottsdale•4.7
- BBuhnesssaaaPhoenix / Arizona •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had such a wonderful time and the service was EXCELLENT!More infoFleming's Steakhouse - ScottsdalePrice: Expensive• Steak• Central Scottsdale•4.6
- RWRichardWNew Mexico •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Great menu and the food is even better. Try all they pastasMore infoFat OxPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Scottsdale•4.6
- LNLindaNamasteLos Angeles •5 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023We had an excellent experience at Ocean 44! Hannah, our server, was very knowledge and really knew her stuff about the restaurant, wine, dessert, sides, everything!! She was professional and kind. The restaurant was well decorated, modern yet cozy. Great atmosphere. Food was delicious and cooked perfectly--- had the lobster escargot, so rich and flavorful; fish special was amazing; loved the key lime pie.More infoOcean 44Price: Moderate• undefined• Central Scottsdale•4.9
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Scottsdale's fair winter weather alongside its trendy resorts draw in a diverse group of tourists every year. After a day spent touring the gorgeous boutique shops, the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale offers a wide variety of cuisines and cooking styles to please every palate. If Asian fare has always been your staple, the neighborhood doesn't disappoint, with its classic offerings of sushi and sizzling hibachi. Traditional steakhouses abound to please the meat lover. If you're craving international flavors, try Scottsdale's authentic Brazilian fare, which consists of an extensive array of salads and meats that whisk you away to South America. Breakfast fare ranges from French-style cuisine to the classic offering of pancakes and waffles. Looking for dessert? Ice cream, available in sundaes, floats, or shakes, is just around the corner.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Central Scottsdale is ZuZu at Hotel Valley Ho
The best vegan restaurants in Central Scottsdale are elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, Arcadia Farms Café and SumoMaya Mexican-Asian Kitchen
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Scottsdale are Arcadia Farms Café, Grassroots Kitchen & Tap Scottsdale and Ocean 44
The restaurants with the best service in Central Scottsdale are Pita Jungle - Scottsdale Shea, Hello Vietnam Pho & Roll - East Shea and Village Tavern Scottsdale
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Scottsdale are Village Tavern Scottsdale, SWB - Hyatt Regency Scottsdale and Ocean 44
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