Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Phoenix / Arizona

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Updated January 05, 2025

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The Vig - Arcadia

4.7

4.7 (224)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Central Phoenix

About the restaurant

Friendly, high-end and unique are just some of the things people say about The Vig Restaurant and Bar. It is an upscale tavern that has indoor seating as well as a patio area for guests to relax at and enjoy great food and service. The Vig Restaurant and Bar also offers live DJs and music to further enhance the atmosphere, and there are even games of bocce ball from time to time.The menu at The Vig Restaurant and Bar has items for brunch, lunch and dinner, and the menu is varied enough that there's something for nearly every taste. There's steamed edamame, blackened shrimp arugula salad, turkey sandwiches and short rib tacos. There is also a dessert and kid's menu, making The Vig Restaurant and Bar an ideal spot for families.

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Ariel

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Had a lovely new years brunch with a party of 6. Coffee tasted like my dad used to make it, which brought back good memories. Pancakes were super soft and the orange mimosa was very good. The servers were responsive and friendly!

SWAN Sushi Seafood Bar

4.7

4.7 (205)

$31 to $50

Sushi

North Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Welcome to Swan Sushi located at Troon North. We serve a variety of fish that is always freshly caught and artfully crafted onto your plate by an experienced sushi chef to ensure top notch quality of sushi or sashimi. At Swan Sushi we provide outdoor seating with a beautiful view where you can dine or grab a drink and chill outside with your friends and family. Dogs are welcome on the patio as well. Our indoor seating gives the option to sit at a table or sushi bar.

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AnnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

As always, welcoming with good food! A neighborhood gem. I love the Paradise roll! The miso soup! The garlic edamame!

Social Birdie (Restaurant and Bar)

4.7

4.7 (65)

$30 and under

American

Queen Creek

About the restaurant

Come join us at Social Birdie in the beautiful city of Queen Creek, where we serve amazing burgers and steak sandwiches for lunch as well as offer unique items like bone marrow and hand cut steaks and Chilean sea bass for dinner. In the mood for some amazing breakfast? Join us on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch and try our sweet and spicy chicken and waffles or our amazing lemon ricotta pancakes. Our patio hosts the best sunset over our San Tan Mountains allowing for our guests to dine under the stars for dinner. We have amazing options for cocktails, wine, and beer to satisfy all tastes. We also host live music Thursdays-Saturdays on our patio! Want to bring the kids? No problem! We also have corn hole and other fun activities.

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Adrianne

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

We had a great experience. The food was delicious, service was fantastic, and the live music was just right.

Proof

4.5

4.5 (749)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

North Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Embark on a cross-country road trip through the main street of America, tapping into the nation’s rich heritage and the historic days of Route 66. The Proof bar highlights small batch and craft distilled American spirits, with an emphasis on bourbon and whiskey, as well as wines from across the United States. Guests can take in the outdoors from every angle with walls that open to views of Pinnacle Peak and extensive patio dining. Televisions, games and a bustling bar bring buzzing energy to the restaurant on a nightly basis.

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in this relaxed American canteen.

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Tresia

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

The view and location is very nice . The restaurant is nice as well . The service was great but the food was ok and below what we believe it shiuld have been . The pretzel knots were delicious but the wings were just too salty for our taste . The salad was ok , the wife had the dish snd nothing really to talk about beside bland the Carolina Pulled pork was ok but too wet for taste . The dessert was a beautiful cactus style smores with ice cream which was delicious . Overall small we felt yuu were getting for the price eas a nice sunset view

Talavera

4.5

4.5 (1846)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

North Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Talavera at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale is a modern take on the classic steakhouse serving prime cuts of meats with vibrant Southwestern décor.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

The Paella is amazing. Bursting with flavor. My wife had the trout and manchego mashed potatoes, which looked equally amazing. Don't skip dessert, try the cheesecake or cherry chocolate, both were really good and well presented in an artful way

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Valentine's Day Dinner

Red Allen's Bar & Grill

4.5

4.5 (976)

$30 and under

American

Litchfield Park

About the restaurant

Named after The Wigwam’s venerated head golf pro for 42 years, Red Allen’s Bar & Grill offers a delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner destination overlooking the elegant, arched palms and rolling greens of the historic Gold and Blue golf courses.

No worries if you can’t tell the difference between a pitching wedge and a wedge of iceberg – everyone can appreciate the relaxed vibe and updated comfort food of Red Allen’s Bar & Grill. Soups, sandwiches, burgers, pulled chicken and other timeless favorites will be available at both lunch and dinner.

Opening up to the patio, the bar welcomes all to relax and chat over a local microbrew and platters of savory appetizers. Join us at the dog friendly Red Allen’s Bar & Grill, where the casual atmosphere and soul-warming cuisine are truly a winning combination.

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semosVIP

Dined 7 days ago

let me tell you something, Linda I live down the street from this place and we have eaten here several times most of the times I give it a B but yesterday we came in and had great service great food. Everything was on point. I hate to leave such a great review because kind of a secret place, but it’s winter time and it’s a golf resort so go and enjoy a wonderful experience!

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Game Day Specials

Experience

Watch the Big Game at Red Allen's!

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Character Breakfast

RnR

4.5

4.5 (218)

$30 and under

American

Old Town Scottsdale

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, RnR Gastropub provide the only two-story dining patio overlooking the vibrancy of Scottsdale Road. As an architecturally modernist eatery, RnR’s industrial style is warmed by exposed brick, dark woods and their signature burnt orange accents. Specializing in modern twists on America’s classic comfort foods, RnR boasts boldly innovative chefs, imported Italian coffees and a 1,800 bottle wine cellar with featured wines by the glass or bottle. RnR’s extensive menu overflows with culinary novelty certain to impress. The space itself is fully indoor/outdoor by use of retractable glass garage doors and features a mix of multi-use seating options, including community tables, booths, lounge and traditional seating.

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CarolVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, service, and atmosphere. We had 10 people meet there to watch football, and Haley made sure we were well hydrated and fed. She was efficient and fun - everything you want/need in a bartender. The food was great - wings, omelets, burgers - we tried it all.

OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen at The Grove

4.3

4.3 (334)

$30 and under

Asian

Central Scottsdale

About the restaurant

With a polished casual approach, OBON is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. The menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi, as well as an expansive list of inventive and thoughtful cocktails.

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Jenna

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

This was our first visit. Went in during happy hour, had a ton of options that looked interesting for beverages, appetizers, and sushi/sashimi/Maki. Would definitely come back again to take advantage of the happy hour pricing! Quiet inside as well, good ambiance and cocktail was delish.

The Table at Junipine

4.0

4 (487)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Sedona

About the restaurant

Offering a canyon casual dining experience with a cozy ambiance, The Table At Junipine, offers seasonal comfort food favorites on the leafy banks of Oak Creek. Soak up the tranquil forest setting on our laid-back outdoor patio. In winter, keep warm around one of our crackling fires inside.

Whether you are a resident of our resort, Junipine Resort, or just passing through the canyons of Oak Creek, come visit us at The Table at Junipine!

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Gina LeeVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

We absolutely loved Dale and the entire staff!!!!! Food was delicious!

BackYard - Desert Ridge

3.9

3.9 (59)

$31 to $50

American

Desert Ridge

About the restaurant

Now Open at Desert Ridge Marketplace!

Meet your friends at Backyard, where the game is always on! Park it in front of one of our massive TVs or challenge your friends to a game of your own in our open-air playground. Dog-friendly (dog park opening soon!) and fun-driven, Backyard is comfortably familiar, while keeping things exciting on a daily basis! So grab your furry (and non-furry) friends and swing on in for a good time.

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TracyVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Fun place great staff. I had the pizza and beer both great.

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