Katie and Tyler's Guidebook to Scottsdale
Food scene
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StA great Thai sit down restaurant right in Old Town.
Grab a glass of wine and sit at a fire pit that over looks the water right in Old Town!
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdGrab a glass of wine and sit at a fire pit that over looks the water right in Old Town!
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdIf you have never had a pasty you need to try one!
Great food, a little more upscale but amazing atmosphere and modern latin cuisine!
284 locals recommend
The Mission
3815 N Brown AveGreat food, a little more upscale but amazing atmosphere and modern latin cuisine!
AWESOME OUTDOOR PATIO! Try an avocado margarita! Family Friendly too
49 locals recommend
Old Town Tortilla Factory
6910 E Main StAWESOME OUTDOOR PATIO! Try an avocado margarita! Family Friendly too
Great atmosphere but also good for the health nuts or those that prefer Vegan or Gluten Free options. They have great drinks! I always get the one served in a watermelon!
93 locals recommend
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
4302 N Scottsdale RdGreat atmosphere but also good for the health nuts or those that prefer Vegan or Gluten Free options. They have great drinks! I always get the one served in a watermelon!
Awesome "fancy" burgers, great atmosphere. Try the salt and vinegar fries!
30 locals recommend
Hand Cut Chophouse
7135 E Camelback RdAwesome "fancy" burgers, great atmosphere. Try the salt and vinegar fries!
Geisha A Go Go
7150 E 6th AveFun sushi bar that has a DJ most nights!
Awesome upscale spot for nice dinner with friends or they have brunch options as well!
131 locals recommend
Maple & Ash
7135 E Camelback RdAwesome upscale spot for nice dinner with friends or they have brunch options as well!
Classic sport bar right in old town to watch the game!
164 locals recommend
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
4222 N Scottsdale RdClassic sport bar right in old town to watch the game!
Great spot located in Arcadia! If you want to explore the Arcadia area (15min from Airbnb) this is a fun bar with live music on certain days. I would do drinks at platform 18 and head here after!
120 locals recommend
The Vig Arcadia
4041 N 40th StGreat spot located in Arcadia! If you want to explore the Arcadia area (15min from Airbnb) this is a fun bar with live music on certain days. I would do drinks at platform 18 and head here after!
Super unique dining experience in old town, at night they have a trumpet player and someone throwing flames dancing around. It is more upscale and requires a reservation if you have more than 2 people usually.
156 locals recommend
Toca Madera Scottsdale
4736 N Goldwater BlvdSuper unique dining experience in old town, at night they have a trumpet player and someone throwing flames dancing around. It is more upscale and requires a reservation if you have more than 2 people usually.
Need Pizza delivered? Call Barros they have great pizza and gluten free options that will deliver to the house.
Call the one on scottsdale Rd and thomas, Phone: 480-946-1122
77 locals recommend
Barro's Pizza
6663 E McDowell RdNeed Pizza delivered? Call Barros they have great pizza and gluten free options that will deliver to the house.
Call the one on scottsdale Rd and thomas, Phone: 480-946-1122
This is a great French restaurant. A bit upscale but the oysters and steak frites are our favorite!
30 locals recommend
Francine restaurant
4710 N Goldwater BlvdThis is a great French restaurant. A bit upscale but the oysters and steak frites are our favorite!
Piccolo Virtu
Grab the Tomato Gin and Tonic it is SOOO good!
BRUNCH
Great brunch spot with lots of options for vegetarians and or those that are gluten free!
73 locals recommend
Daily Dose Old Town Bar & Grill
4020 N Scottsdale Rd Great brunch spot with lots of options for vegetarians and or those that are gluten free!
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdGreat food! An Old Town Favorite for Brunch.
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale RdGo here for unlimited mimosa deals.
Morning Squeeze
4233 N Scottsdale Rdgreat atmosphere and mimosa flights!
Super cute affordable brunch spot located in walking distance of two of our properties (Indianola ave and 82nd place airbnbs).
The Eleanor
Super cute affordable brunch spot located in walking distance of two of our properties (Indianola ave and 82nd place airbnbs).
Fun Bars!
Love wine? This is a very aesthetically pleasing spot for a glass of wine, make sure to get a picture on the indoor swings!
44 locals recommend
Wine Girl
4205 N Scottsdale RdLove wine? This is a very aesthetically pleasing spot for a glass of wine, make sure to get a picture on the indoor swings!
Fun local dive bar right in the middle of old town with pool and other games right in old town.
43 locals recommend
Pattie's First Avenue Lounge
7220 East 1st AvenueFun local dive bar right in the middle of old town with pool and other games right in old town.
Turns into a club at night, located in "the district" of scottsdale. The district is where all the clubs are located. I recommend you uber here and bar hop around at night!
217 locals recommend
Bottled Blonde - Scottsdale
7340 E Indian PlazaTurns into a club at night, located in "the district" of scottsdale. The district is where all the clubs are located. I recommend you uber here and bar hop around at night!
Also called platform 18 this is a bar that looks and feels like you are on a moving train. It’s a great experience! You will have to have a reservation in advance of at least a week or so and you can book online .this is located in Arcadia which is 15 minutes from Airbnb I would go here for drinks and explore Arcadia at the vig or the porch for dinner!
61 locals recommend
Century Grand
3626 E Indian School RdAlso called platform 18 this is a bar that looks and feels like you are on a moving train. It’s a great experience! You will have to have a reservation in advance of at least a week or so and you can book online .this is located in Arcadia which is 15 minutes from Airbnb I would go here for drinks and explore Arcadia at the vig or the porch for dinner!
The Hot Chick
4363 N 75th StFun bar for day or night time!
Fun outdoor bar with pool tables. Pretty busy during games and at night!
65 locals recommend
Boondocks Patio & Grill
4341 N 75th StFun outdoor bar with pool tables. Pretty busy during games and at night!
Rooftop Bar. At the top of the Hilton Canopy Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. This is a great night time spot to watch the sunset over the mountains and they have firepits during the colder months.
Outrider Rooftop Lounge
Rooftop Bar. At the top of the Hilton Canopy Hotel in Old Town Scottsdale. This is a great night time spot to watch the sunset over the mountains and they have firepits during the colder months.
Happy Hour Favorites
Sit inside an old bank that is great for happy hour drinks and food!
46 locals recommend
Beverly on Main
7018 E Main StSit inside an old bank that is great for happy hour drinks and food!
Amazing happy hour food as well as a great dinner spot thats a touch more upscale. Get the fondue if you go for happy hour!
120 locals recommend
Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th AveAmazing happy hour food as well as a great dinner spot thats a touch more upscale. Get the fondue if you go for happy hour!
Tons on the happy hour menu and the appetizers are huge and cheap! Great mexican food and margaritas as well.
45 locals recommend
Cien Agaves
7228 E 1st AveTons on the happy hour menu and the appetizers are huge and cheap! Great mexican food and margaritas as well.
Lovely atmosphere and wine bar! Get a whole Board of Bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $25 on Monday and Tuesday after 8pm or $5 glass of wine till 5 every day
106 locals recommend
Postino Highland
4821 N Scottsdale RdLovely atmosphere and wine bar! Get a whole Board of Bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $25 on Monday and Tuesday after 8pm or $5 glass of wine till 5 every day
Golf
Papago Golf Course
5595 E Karsten WyGreat golf course within 10 minutes of the airbnb!
Starfire Golf Club
11500 N Hayden RdGreat mulligan golf course 10 minutes from the airbnb!
Talking Stick Golf Club
9998 Talking Stick WayGreat golf course within 10 minutes of the airbnb!
Continental Golf Club
7920 E Osborn RdVery affordable golf within walking distance of airbnb!
Hiking
Moderate hiking option near by with beautiful views!
116 locals recommend
Cholla Trailhead Camelback Mountain
5150 E Cholla LnModerate hiking option near by with beautiful views!
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park DrHiking Spot!
Pinnacle Peak Park Main Trail
Pinnacle Peak Park Main TrailHiking!
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald Drivehiking
Hole-in-the-Rock Trail
Hole-in-the-Rock Trailcool site seeing hike!
Fun Things to Do!
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayOctane Raceway
9119 Talking Stick WayHigh Speed Indoor Go Karting!
iFLY
9206 Talking Stick WayIndoor Skydiving!
Dave & Buster's
21001 N Tatum BlvdGreat spot to take the family!
Casino Arizona at Talking Stick Resort
9800 Talking Stick WayFor those who like to gamble!
Beautiful gardens to explore and a beautiful restaurant for a glass of wine and some fine dining.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Beautiful gardens to explore and a beautiful restaurant for a glass of wine and some fine dining.
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin PkwyFun place to take the family!
Recommend this peddle pub for a fun day or night activity, get on the bike and pedal while enjoying your drink of choice as the driver takes you around old town! Go to their website to book in advance. https://www.arizonapartybike.com/
21 locals recommend
Arizona Party Bike - Scottsdale
7034 E Osborn RdRecommend this peddle pub for a fun day or night activity, get on the bike and pedal while enjoying your drink of choice as the driver takes you around old town! Go to their website to book in advance. https://www.arizonapartybike.com/
The Grapevine Restaurant & Karaoke Bar
4013 N Brown AveFun spot to karaoke at night!
Rent electric bikes and take them down the canal through the beautiful midwest inspired homes built by Motorola back in the day in Arcadia and stop for lunch at OHSO right off the canal path. Super fun activity for the family make sure to call ahead to reserve bikes as they can get busy on the weekends!
14 locals recommend
Pedego Electric Bikes Scottsdale
6945 E 5th AveRent electric bikes and take them down the canal through the beautiful midwest inspired homes built by Motorola back in the day in Arcadia and stop for lunch at OHSO right off the canal path. Super fun activity for the family make sure to call ahead to reserve bikes as they can get busy on the weekends!