Restaurants near Fort McDowell

“Dined yesterday for a birthday celebration. Frenchie was our waiter and he always provides top-notch service to his guests. Shrimp appetizer was delicious and so were the two scallop main dishes. However, although one filet order was cooked perfectly, the second order had to be returned twice because it was overcooked both times. Seems as though whoever was on the main station in the kitchen did not know how to accurately determine if a steak was properly cooked. That's unfortunate due the cost of a prime filet that's now been wasted. Desserts were fabulous and made the whole birthday celebration a day to remember.”

“First time visit to this buffet. Atmosphere was very friendly and pleasant. Was greeted with a smile and welcome by everyone working there. Our server was very friendly and attentive, always kept our table clear and refills filled. Being a casino buffet & frequented many in Las Vegas we were skeptical about the quality of the food being served. Read many of the reviews and had high hopes after reading so we decided to travel to the casino from across town and try the buffet. We were not disappointed, the meats were cooked perfectly, not dry, not burnt, but delicious and flavorful. We sampled food from each station: American bbq, Mexican and Asian. All of which tasted wonderful. The desert selection was incredible, should have started with desert as each one we sampled was that delicious. Highly recommend eating here, we definitely will be back.”

“Love our local community baked food store. Miss Terri bakes everything from scratch. She puts her heart and soul into everything she bakes which makes it that much better. #eatlocal”

“This is one of my favorite breweries in the south west. Any time I drive through AZ I always make it a point to stop here. The staff is friendly and fantastic, the decor and ambiance is spooky and glorious. The beer is on point. It's a total bullseye. Highly recommended.”

“Amazing place!!! True Italian!!!!!”

“Wow! I am thoroughly impressed with this restaurant. We were driving home to Gilbert from Payson and decided to make a pit stop for lunch in Fountain Hills. Sushi sounded like the perfect cuisine after a day of strenuous hiking. First off, this place is absolutely gorgeous. Painted cement floors, large comfy booths, not to mention the beautiful artificial Bonsai tree in the center of the restaurant. Like another reviewer said, I'm not much on fake plants, but this was a nice touch and not too tacky. The service was pretty good, our server Emily checked in on us quite a bit. However, the best part of the experience was the food. I started with the Baked Scallop Dynamite Roll, which was phenomenal. My Dad loved his Lunch Fried Rice with Chicken as well. Surprisingly, the Miso Soup and House Salad we had on the side was delicious as well. Especially that salad, the dressing was to die for. Enough said, we'll be back to Oka for sure.”

“😊 Great place to meet friends for coffee and pastries while social distancin.”

“This place was a great respite back in January for this weary Massachusetts motorcyclist coming from Safford, up the Apache Trail and down the Beeline Highway. Lovely staff, coffee and the Fountain view. simply the best.”

“My new favorite place! Had the chicken bacon quiche, excellent! Also, had the lemon poppyseed muffin so delicious! The cafe is so cute and the owners and staff are so nice! 5/5”

“This is one of my favorite places to bring out of town guests , relax , drink good wine, and listen to great music!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”

“It's a great experience!!”

“The place is quite decent. Just was there and they have raised their prices. I find it no longer worth it to eat there. I think their new prices are out of line so I will be going somewhere else. I really think they do not care since they are very busy and also do a big bar business.. I just don’t like being ripped off. There are better choice in the surrounding area.”

“Fabulous food & incredible service .... wonderful experience each time I’m in the restaurant. Highly recommend this family owned restaurant! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“We have to say this was our first time visiting under new ownership and we were not disappointed! WHOA! Adam has taken it way beyond what it used to be under former management and by leaps and bounds! The ambiance is wonderful with a feeling of first class dining in every way; lovely views in a cozy setting, table cloths adding class to each, beautiful special menus and a kind welcoming staff. We chose to sit inside which we thoroughly enjoyed. Tables didn’t feel cramped so we felt like we were there alone, enjoying one another's company, and our server was a little sweetie, Jocelyn, who took very good care of us without making us feel encroached, and the cuisine was a super nice surprise. To start, we had the Calamari and Caesar Salad which were both amazing. For entrees, my husband had a tender Rib-eye Steak cooked medium rare and I had the cooked-to-perfection Halibut in a lovely lemon butter cream sauce that oh my word, was SO GOOD I will need to have it again when we return! We chose not to indulge in dessert as we are both trying to lose weight, but a strong desire was there since they are home made and look divine! Thank you Adam et al for a night we won’t soon forget and will share with others as it’s a definite gem of Fountain Hills . . . a place you won’t want to miss if you’re visiting OR living here! As my husband said, we're ready to go back!”

“Best ice cream in town!! My Husband loves the Zanzibar chocolate milk shakes! Rich and creamy ice cream. Wonderful customer service and locally owned!! 10/10 we’ve been here many times and will continue to support this small business!”

“10/10 highly recommended! The beef tallow over seed oils makes it taste incredible!! Have been several times since they opened and never had a bad burger or experience!”

“THE APP DIDN'T WORK! When I went to pay for my order online, the app had literally taken all of my customizations off the order. I didn't realize this until I got to the store and the pizza made was the wrong kind of pizza. The staff were so nice about it and not only refunded my money but made a whole new pizza the way I had originally ordered it.”

“The best in the Phoenix valley!”

“We called Andy last minute due to a drop out and SoCal stepped up to the plate and covered our event. Great communication, showed up early. And the food was fantastic with reasonable pricing for a family friendly event. This is the way to build a rock solid reputation. Great service. We will definitely work with SoCal again!!!!!”

“Great little cafe. Awesome breakfast choices, I love bread and they have the best sourdough toast. Also great service and employees who care about their job.”

“DJs bagels will ruin any other bagel place you have ever had. You will then have to drive to fountain hills because your family will only want DJs when craving a bagel. The staff are super nice. I had serious brain fog and couldn't count to 18, the staff never seemed annoyed even though I was annoyed with myself. The Everything, Salted, and Cinnamon and Sugar are my families top 3. DJs is a hidden gem!”

“Just had a hiking group stop by Phil's after a couple loops around the fountain. I had the sliders which were excellent and my wife got a Julienne salad which was huge. Everyone had positive feedback on their lunches & service. I always stop in while vacationing here from Michigan and I'm never disappointed. Thanks Phil & staff for ALL you do.”

“I ate there on 1/31/26 I had the shredded beef tacos plate. It was to die for. It was plenty of food too. Sooo delicious. Some of the best I have ever had. I cannot wait to go back. I will definitely order the same thing.”

“What a hidden gem in the Rio Verde foothills. Wonderful expresso. Food is fresh and hand made to order for break Customer service is top notch. Love the mini convenience store as well”

“There weren’t any other diners by the time I got here, but it’s a lovely, wide-open space. They do a lot of take-out. I had Stringbean Chicken with white rice; it was delicious! Nicely flavored and prepared quickly by an amazing chef. The young lady who seated me was very friendly. I didn’t feel rushed at all. Did I mention how delicious it was? This accompanying photo shows some of the food. It didn’t have long to live, as I ate every bit! If you live in Scottsdale, in Fountain Hills or near Sedona, 2 hours away like I do, this place is worth the trip! Bravo!”

“I will rate this Café as a 5 reason. Personable service. Very nice family business. Great food. I live in Pine, Az Tomorrow is 1st of September, 2022 I am meeting BBF from Pine & I from Gilbert.”

“The food and service was outstanding and I loved the atmosphere , I would give a ten star.”

“Tonight I enjoyed dinner and a look at Fountain View Village. It was very cheerful and bright building with many areas for residents to gather. The residents I spoke with seem to greatly enjoy being a part of the community and all the activities it has to offer. The dining experience was exceptional with shrimp, Caesar’s salad, lobster tail and chocolate cake. It was absolutely a 5 star dinner with an exceptional staff. I would highly recommend looking at FVV as a living option. It is a lovely community with many happy residents.”

“Nature's Finest Health Food store has a great selection of products and the staff there is knowledgeable. Stop in for your health care needs. Someone is there to answer your questions and to suggest the right product for your needs.”

“Food was delicious. Had the tzatziki, lamb kebabs, rice and Greek beans. Came in from metro Detroit area and it was better than Greektown in the glory days. Also had the saganaki and it was great. If you are in the area here you really should stop by. You will not regret it. Fantastic!”