50 Best American Restaurants near Paradise Valley

“We had my grandmother’s 101 birthday dinner here Friday the 15 . There was 11 of us and it was wonderful. Food was delicious, atmosphere was quiet enough for her to be comfortable but what made it memorable was the waiter. The gentleman who waited on us ( brown hair ) was extremely knowledgeable kind patient and attentive. I am only sorry I can remember his name but hope that whoever reads this can use the details and figure it out and give him the recognition he deserves. Fried chicken and short ribs highly recommended“

“We had a beautiful view for dinner, complimentary valet parking, and great food and drinks. Thank you to Billy for serving us and his great recommendations. Love that they have vegan options and a dessert other than sorbet! Vegan eggplant milanese for entree.“

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“Absolutely Delicious 😋 Can’t stop talking about it! We will definitely be back.“

“The cuisine is amazing. For a true fine culinary experience with a modern relaxed atmosphere it’s a must go. The staff are exceptional and very knowledgeable about all the cuisine, daily specials, wine, pairing, and spirits and special events. Chef Rusconi and his wife Nancy stand at the chefs pass inspecting and finishing every plate for perfection before it’s served to the customer. When time permits either Chef Rusconi or his wife Nancy will visit with the customers to answer questions or just small talk to get to know their customers. Very personal touch that is very rear to experience in today’s restaurant market. Chef Rusconi’s cuisine creations start by him hand selecting all the freshest and highest quality ingredients and processes them himself. Ensuring you will enjoy his exceptional creations and their complex flavors and aromas. Rusconi’s American Kitchen is an extraordinary experience that you owe to yourself to enjoy.“

“Local restaurant exceeded my expectations. Bacon wrapped shrimp and green Chile cornbread were awesome. A little pricy but worth it. You get what you pay for in this case. Service was top notch too.“

“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!“

“Chicken cordon bleu with tater tots and a side of ranch.“

“great views, fun funky decor, great place for cocktails and food“

“Janae is the best bartender at Twin Peaks. Always happy to see her working, never leave unhappy!“

“Incredible service great food fair pricing and owners who actually care about customers“

“The food was sooooo good!“

“We loved this place! The food had so much flavor even if seems like a small menu. Service was knowledgeable and went above and beyond. Hostess was super nice , as well as busboy and waitress who was above and beyond with descriptions of food and genuinely made us leave happy. I think her name was Mindi and Mandy ??“

“We just came in with a large group and sat at a firepit. We were told to leave after a few min due to a large group reservation in an hour. We talked to the manager who told us we could stay for an hour until the reservation showed. Our table was ready after about 30 min. We were stuck in the back of a private area where 2 people didn’t receive their food until half way through and one person waited for a condiment for the entire meal. Another person got her drink order filled at the very end of the dinner. Before we left they seated 2 other tables extremely close to us when many many other tables were available! During a pandemic! Horrible experience from a usually very enjoyable place. Poorly poorly managed!“

“Always liked the VT. Food and service is the best.“

“We stumbled upon this place while visiting Scottsdale. What a great experience. The food and service were excellent. The chopped salad, meatloaf, and salmon were all delicious. Our server was friendly and knowable about the menu. Made great recommendations and even let us try the famous salad. We will be back during our stay and any future stays.“

“If you’re looking for a nice meal that is celiacs friendly, this is the perfect place for that fancy meal! We enjoyed the gluten free green chili corn bread. It was on the spendy side, but it was well worth the dollars spent!“

“My family and I have been going to Randy’s for over 20 years. It was one of our favorites from our first visit, but the new owners have made it even better! We live out of state now, but Randy’s is still a must any time we’re in Scottsdale.“

“We are new-ish to the Valley & like to support local places, so we look for new restaurants to visit each weekend. I found The Main Ingredient on FB yesterday & the menu caught my attention. We'll, SO glad we drive in to try it! Holy smokes did we gave a great lunch today! I had the brunch huevos & the hubs had the Cuban. Great portions (I couldn't finish my huevos) and both of us were saying we want to come back & try other items. The service was fine - I definitely felt like if you were from the neighborhood you were recognized & chatted up, but by no means was our server not perfectly fine... appropriately friendly & attentive, drinks & refills arrived promptly, she checked on us mid-meal, the bill came promptly. Zero complaints on service but hands in the air on that food! We'll definitely return to try out more of the menu!“

“Great service and offerings!“

“Simple yet amazing!!! Me and my family had a wonderful experience for lunch today. From the appetizers to the lunch meal, you couldn’t go wrong with anything you ordered! One of the best meals I’ve had since being here.“

“Very nice atmosphere for all occasions with friendly staff!“

“Felt really comfortable there and the food was amazing. I love a big breakfast on my Sunday’s after church. Staff were very friendly!“

“Great food. Wonderful staff.“

“Food is always excellent and new items arrive throughout the year. It’s my ‘go to comfort food’!“

“Super friendly staff, fair pricing with great happy hour deals. Perfect downtown Phoenix location. Delicious burger. Definitely worth a stop. I know I’ll be back.“

“The adult beverages, food, and service all went above and beyond my expectations!!! You owe it to your to give this place a try!!! And, a special "THANK YOU" to our server Hilary!!! She was so knowledgeable about the menu items, and drink choices, and provided an AMAZING experience!!!“

“The food was good and atmosphere is amazing.“

“My sister and I had such a good yummy happy hour, which was also probably dinner. The best customer service. They treat you like a family. Alicia, the manager, was the best. She heard me tell my sister that the butter caramel cake looked yummy. So what does she do? She brings us one on the house!! I will keep coming back here, not just for a free dessert but because of the yummy food, drinks, and everything in between. The best place ever. Thank you, Arcadia location. Love you. 🌄🌵🐴🎯💯💃🏽“

“We were greeted with friendliness when we walked in the door. The items on the menu were diverse and creative, with a mix of more standard fare. The food was delicious with an enjoyable mix of seasoning and well cooked fare. The wait was appropriate for the cuisine. A wholly pleasing experience.“

“I had the steak tenderloin and my husband had the salmon. Everything was delicious and served by a friendly waitress. The restaurant was nicely decorated for Valentine's Day and we enjoyed the Photo Booth. We had a lovely evening out and will return.“

“Went here on my lunch break. Hubby picked it out. Glad he did! Great service, best burger ever! And the Coleslaw! Amazing!“

“The atmosphere is great. They got a great staff, the food oh my God is so delicious I highly recommend this restaurant if you are traveling from Texas to Arizona. You need to stop here I highly recommend it. I give it 5 star.“

“It’s always so good. Hopefully they build one in Arrowhead in North Glendale, AZ soon.“

“Indulge in one of their amazing cocktails, choose the octopus for the first course, and enter dreamland from there. Last night was the latest A++ dinner where everything was done perfectly, and danced on our tastebuds like magic. A very special place, and there’s a reason why people are inspired to exclaim ‘best meal ever’. Life is short, go this week, Highly recommended.“

“My sister and I had such a good yummy happy hour, which was also probably dinner. The best customer service. They treat you like a family. Alicia, the manager, was the best. She heard me tell my sister that the butter caramel cake looked yummy. So what does she do? She brings us one on the house!! I will keep coming back here, not just for a free dessert but because of the yummy food, drinks, and everything in between. The best place ever. Thank you, Arcadia location. Love you. 🌄🌵🐴🎯💯💃🏽“

“It wasn't bad and the food was good. The staff seemed all over the place at some points. I highly dislike when you give them your order and you tell them you want the appetizer out first and they still bring out everything altogether and then treat you like they don't need to check on you anymore and the appetizer is cold which tells you, it had been sitting there. Our waiter never really attended to us, never came up and asked if we needed refills or how the food was. I would go again on a different night to recheck my opinion.“

“We had the delight of walking in to bunch of vintage owl art on our vacation to Flagstaff. Their service completely friendly and inviting. Absolute, favorite breakfast/lunch food with vegan alternatives also. We always stop by when in flag and now the new site in Phoenix. Soon another close to us in PV. always a hoot of nest. 🦉“

“Service was outstanding considering a Friday nite and fully packed restaurant ! Quick and efficient service. Ribeye and fries fantastic. Ribs a bit undercooked but with sauce, it was nice. Hoping to have a glass of frangelica liqueur but not available. Shall return soon.“

“The meal was awesome. Huge portions for a very reasonable price. Lots to choose from. We went on a Monday morning and unlike the weekend, there's was no waiting.
The entrees are big enough to share so be sure and bring a friend or you'll be taking home enough for another meal.
It's very casual so you can bring the whole family, including your rowdy kids.“

“This place is always welcoming, no matter when I come in they are always there to help even when it's busy they make their way to you. I've been going to this Dennys for years and the only one I will go to. The kitchen is always on point with the food they put out“

“Great service, delicious food“

“Best food and margaritas. Service was excellent!“

“Alec was an outstanding server great food Thankyou and a birthday card class act“

“Had a great dinner at The Arrogant Butcher. The atmosphere was clean, comfortable, and relaxed, with a nice setup and plenty of character. I ordered the Kobe Burger with fries, and it was a great choice. The burger had excellent flavor, the bacon and cheese worked really well together, and the fries came out fresh.

I also enjoyed a cold beer with dinner, which made it a nice place to sit back and unwind. Service was friendly, and everything came out in a reasonable amount of time. Overall, a very good experience and definitely a spot I’d visit again.“

“The chicken fried with there amazing country gravy and lumpy mashed potatoes the way l love them..all there dinners are so good. Never had anything that was not excellent. The steaks are like eating butter. So tender unbelievable...“

“Great food. Great drinks. Nice but not crazy expensive“

“Today I placed an online order and it was set to deliver, my mistake. I called the restaurant and let them know I will have a family member pick up order. They were super understanding and said the order was changed to pick up. As my family member arrived he saw the “delivery “ person grab our order from the pick up shelves and leave. Oh well. My family just let them since the order was on its way. Well, the guy never arrived at our home. I called the restaurant explaining my issue- and they immediately said they’d replace the order. No need to reorder, and it would be ready in 15 minutes. They were incredibly professional and exceptionally fast. I cannot recommend Flower Child enough for this. THANK YOU! The dinner was amazing and stress free- and I will be back many times over ❤️“

“If you haven't been to Keegan’s Grill on 32nd St and Camelback yet, you are missing out! The vibe here is exactly what you need—calm, comfortable, and totally relaxing.
First off, the service is top-tier. Mel behind the bar is fantastic—she’s super cute, can definitely sling some drinks, and her service was absolutely spot-on!
I went for the Son of MOAB burger, and let me tell you... DAMN. It was perfectly cooked and made exactly to order. Juicy, flavorful, and just hit the spot. As you can see from the pics, I paired it with a side salad that was actually killer (love the edamame and croutons!)—definitely not your average afterthought side dish.
I brought along my buddy (the proprietor of Don Jose Mexican Food on Thomas—so you know he knows good food), and he got the wings. He absolutely destroyed them!
Fair prices, excellent food, and great people. Do yourself a favor and stop by!“

“Great/innovative food, nice service, too bad expresso is un-drinkable.“