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- BBethVIPPhoenix / Arizona •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoTerrace Patio is a great setting for dinner. Wait staff, as always, was attentive and friendly. Prime rib dinner split for two was perfect.More infoKeeler's Neighborhood SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Carefree•4.7
- MMikePhoenix / Arizona •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe arrived early for a 3:30 late lunch/Happy Hour dinner and sat indoors at the bar rather than outdoors. Our server was very friendly and welcoming and we were surprised with the speed at which our food was prepared, despite our arrival “between” normal hours! Fun flavors, creative menu options, filling food. Don’t miss trying the Ofrenda margarita.More infoOfrendaPrice: Moderate• Traditional Mexican• Cave Creek•4.6
- MMikeLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat restaurant and food with beautiful views if you are seeking a unique experience for quests…highly recommend.More infoTonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)Price: Moderate• American• Cave Creek•4.8
- DdenisePhoenix / Arizona •2 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 15, 2024Fabulous eating establishment! Food good, friendly staff, overall excellent!More infoPizzicataPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Carefree•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPSan Antonio •15 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 16, 2023Prompt and friendly service. Dined outside and they have a great patio that is quiet and comfortable. Told our server we were in a bit of a hurry and he took our order and had it out in 20 minutes. We shared a bruschetta board and it was delightful. We will be back without hesitation.More infoSpeedy Burger Tavern (Located in Tox Bar Lounge)Price: Moderate• Dining Bar• Carefree•4.4
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Discover Carefree
Don't be fooled by Carefree's name--the town of over 3,000 residents does, in fact, care about quite a few things. Among these things, as visitors will attest, is quality food. Carefree boasts a wide variety of meals for every mood. Italian, Indian, Chinese, French, Mexican restaurants and more are all featured in Carefree, and as you'd expect, each of these establishments offers both fantastic food and excellent customer service. What really showcases Carefree is its selection of grilled meats. Countless state-of-the-art eateries expertly cook cuts of steak, thick burgers, moist chicken, tender roast beef, and other select meats. For lighter fare, a nourishing bowl of Po Taek soup or ginger sea bass curry adds delicious variety. Just be sure to save some room for statewide specialties, including red chile stew and pozole.
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in Carefree include English Rose Tea Room, Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse and Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Carefree are English Rose Tea Room, Terras Restaurant and Giordano's Trattoria Romana Italian Restaurante
Bottomless brunch in Carefree is available at English Rose Tea Room, Pizzicata and Venue's Cafe
The most romantic restaurant in Carefree is English Rose Tea Room
Restaurants in Carefree with a great view include Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse, English Rose Tea Room and Troon North Dynamite Grille
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