# 9 Best Lunch Spots in Scottsdale > The best lunch in Scottsdale, from a fish counter in South Scottsdale and Old Town patios to a $25 lunch deal on Scottsdale Road. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/best-lunch-scottsdale --- [Food and Drink](/hubs/food-and-drink) # Best Lunch Spots in Scottsdale Poke at the counter, patio salads and a $25 lunch deal - No. 1 Order at the counter - No. 5 Weekday happy hour from 2 PM - No. 9 Steamed buns ![Best Lunch Spots in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-chula-seafood-311862e7-960.webp) ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 4, 2026 · 9 spots Old Town Scottsdale guides November through April is patio lunch season in Scottsdale, and it's when I eat out at lunch the most. These are the nine spots I'd send a friend to, from a fish market counter in South Scottsdale to Old Town patios and a weekday lunch deal up on Scottsdale Road. Want the full list? Browse the [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). In this guide 9 spots The map Where these spots are Filter by area Showing all 9 spots. ## Scottsdale, by area Nothing in this guide is in that area. 1. 1 South Scottsdale ### [Chula Seafood](https://chulaseafood.com/scottsdale) ![Chula Seafood in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-chula-seafood-311862e7-960.webp) Fish market with a lunch counter Chula is a fish market, restaurant and bar in one, and it's where I'd send anyone who wants a seafood lunch that doesn't feel fussy. You walk in and order at the counter, then pick from poke, fish tacos, fish and chips, lobster rolls and grilled fish. Grab fish by the pound or smoked fish to take home on your way out. There's a second Scottsdale shop at Grayhawk on Hayden Road if you're up north. **The short list:** Order at the counterFish market on site. [Visit Website](https://chulaseafood.com/scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/chula-seafood) 2. 2 Old Town Scottsdale ### [The Herb Box](https://www.theherbbox.com/old-town-scottsdale) ![The Herb Box in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-the-herb-box-338bd4da-1067.webp) Fresh, light Old Town lunch The Herb Box is my go-to when I want lunch in Old Town that won't put me to sleep by 3 PM. The fall lunch menu has crispy rice with spicy citrus tuna, short rib tacos and big salads like the grapefruit and sugar-charred salmon, and a lot of the menu is gluten-free. It opens at 11 AM on weekdays, and happy hour runs from 3 to 6 PM. There's a second Herb Box on Shea Boulevard. **The short list:** Lots of gluten-free optionsWeekday happy hour 3 to 6 PM. [Visit Website](https://www.theherbbox.com/old-town-scottsdale) 3. 3 Central Scottsdale ### [Weft & Warp](https://www.weftandwarpscottsdale.com/) ![Weft & Warp in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-weft-and-warp-f5130ae3-1280.webp) Mediterranean lunch with Camelback views Weft & Warp is the restaurant at Andaz Scottsdale, and it's the lunch I'd book when someone's visiting. The kitchen does Mediterranean food with Sonoran ingredients, so think handmade pastas, shareable plates and grilled seafood, and the sunny patio has Camelback Mountain as the backdrop. Lunch runs Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM, so plan on a weekday. **The short list:** Weekday lunch 11 AM to 2 PMCamelback Mountain views. [Visit Website](https://www.weftandwarpscottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/weft-and-warp) 4. 4 Kierland ### [North Italia Kierland](https://www.northitalia.com/locations/scottsdale-az-kierland-commons/) ![North Italia Kierland in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-north-italia-kierland-1ce4362a-1280.webp) The best lunch deal on Scottsdale Road North Italia at Kierland Commons has a $25 Lunch Fixe that gets you a small plate and an entree, and it's the easiest good business lunch I know of up north. It's dine-in only and runs until 4 PM. Weekday lunch is 11 AM to 4 PM, and walk-ins are welcome. **The short list:** $25 Lunch FixeWalk-ins welcome. [Visit Website](https://www.northitalia.com/locations/scottsdale-az-kierland-commons/) 5. 5 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Culinary Dropout](https://www.culinarydropout.com/locations/scottsdale-az/) ![Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-culinary-dropout-97472eb4-1280.webp) Long, loud lunch at the Waterfront Culinary Dropout at the Scottsdale Waterfront is where I'd go for a lunch that turns into the whole afternoon. It opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends, with brunch Saturday and Sunday until 3 PM. Happy hour starts early, at 2 PM on weekdays. Self-parking is available at all times. **The short list:** Weekday happy hour from 2 PMWeekend brunch until 3 PM. [Visit Website](https://www.culinarydropout.com/locations/scottsdale-az/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/culinary-dropout) 6. 6 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Olive & Ivy](https://www.oliveandivyrestaurant.com/locations/scottsdale-az/) ![Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-olive-and-ivy-aac9f73c-1280.webp) Patio lunch on the canal Olive & Ivy is the one I pick when it's nice out and I want a long lunch on a sunny patio at the Waterfront. The restaurant opens at 11 AM on weekdays and 10 AM on weekends. If you're in a hurry, the Marketplace side opens at 7 AM and has sandwiches and flatbreads. Park in the Nordstrom garage or the Waterfront's underground garages. **The short list:** Marketplace opens at 7 AMWaterfront patio. [Visit Website](https://www.oliveandivyrestaurant.com/locations/scottsdale-az/) 7. 7 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Craft 64](https://www.craft64.com/) ![Craft 64 in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-craft-64-c21e1165-1054.webp) Wood-fired pizza and house beer Craft 64 is my pick for a pizza lunch in Old Town. The wood-fired pies have landed it on the 50 Top Pizza list of the best pizzerias in the USA six years running, and there are 30 beers on tap, including 10 rotating Craft 64 brews. It opens at 11 AM every day, and the weekday happy hour runs from 3 to 6 PM. **The short list:** Open from 11 AM daily30 beers on tap. [Visit Website](https://www.craft64.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/craft-64) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 Old Town Scottsdale ### [Sugar Bowl](https://sugarbowlscottsdale.com/) ![Sugar Bowl in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-sugar-bowl-280af3fc-1024.webp) Old Town's pink soda fountain Sugar Bowl has been in the pink building on Scottsdale Road since 1958, and it's still the lunch I'd do with kids. You get soups, sandwiches and salads, then a sundae or a float for dessert. The Family Circus comic strip featured it many times, and the gift shop sells Family Circus artwork. It opens at 11 AM. **The short list:** Open since 1958Sandwiches and sundaes. [Visit Website](https://sugarbowlscottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/sugar-bowl) 10. 9 Scottsdale Quarter ### [Liz Modern Asian](https://lizmodernasianrestaurant.com/) ![Liz Modern Asian in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-best-lunch-scottsdale-liz-modern-asian-ec2b8f85-1280.webp) Steamed buns and big plates at the Quarter Liz Modern Asian is a small spot at Scottsdale Quarter that I'd grab for a quick, filling lunch. Start with the steamed buns, like char siu pork or roasted pork belly, then get the shaking steak or the orange chicken with rice. It opens at 11 AM every day. Park in the northeast garage. **The short list:** Steamed bunsOpen from 11 AM daily. [Visit Website](https://lizmodernasianrestaurant.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/liz-modern-asian) The method ## How I picked these I only picked places that serve lunch and are open now. I checked each restaurant's own website for its address, lunch hours and menu in November 2026. Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter sit right on the Phoenix line along Scottsdale Road. Hours change, so check before you go. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where can I get lunch in Old Town Scottsdale? The Herb Box on 5th Avenue, Craft 64 on Main Street and Sugar Bowl on Scottsdale Road all open at 11 AM. Culinary Dropout and Olive & Ivy are at the Scottsdale Waterfront. ### Is there a good lunch special in Scottsdale? North Italia at Kierland Commons has a $25 Lunch Fixe with a small plate and an entree. It's dine-in only until 4 PM. ### Where can I have lunch with a view in Scottsdale? Weft & Warp at Andaz Scottsdale has a sunny patio with Camelback Mountain views. Lunch runs Monday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM. ### Where's the best seafood lunch in Scottsdale? Chula Seafood on Roosevelt Street. Order poke, fish tacos or a lobster roll at the counter, and pick up fish to take home from the market. ### Which Scottsdale lunch spots are good with kids? Sugar Bowl has been serving sandwiches and sundaes in Old Town since 1958. Craft 64's wood-fired pizza is an easy pick too. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Chula Seafood - Weft & Warp - North Italia Kierland - Culinary Dropout - Olive & Ivy - Old Town Scottsdale Restaurants Dining & Drinks - Best Sandwich Shops in Scottsdale: 10 Local Favorites Dining & Drinks - Best Patios in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Date Night Spots in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks - Best Happy Hours in Scottsdale Dining & Drinks ## Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. Free. Weekly. Unsubscribe anytime.