Best Restaurants in North Scottsdale
Kierland, DC Ranch, Pinnacle Peak and beyond
- No. 1Opens Nov. 2, 2026
- No. 7DC Ranch
- No. 13Scottsdale Promenade
By John Apolinar
The best restaurants in North Scottsdale don't get the same buzz as Old Town, but they should. Up here you've got an Italian grocer that locals swear by, a steakhouse with a speakeasy underneath, resort restaurants with desert views and solid neighborhood spots in DC Ranch and Kierland. Here's where I eat when I'm north of Shea.
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Ranked by Scottsdale ScoopPinnacle Peak (The Citadel)
ALMA Southwest Steakhouse
Brand-new Southwest steakhouse with a rooftop lounge ALMA moved from its old spot and reopens Monday, Nov. 2, in the former Preston's Steakhouse space at The Citadel. Chef Sheila Bryson's new menu is a Southwest steakhouse with flavors from Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Northern Mexico. There's also a tequila and mezcal bar, the Copper Club rooftop lounge and Barbwire Western Couture, a boutique inside. Hours are 3 to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 11 on Fridays and Saturdays, with happy hour daily from 3 to 6.
The short list: Opens Nov. 2, 2026Copper Club rooftop loungeHappy hour daily 3-6 PM.
Scottsdale Ranch / Via Linda
Andreoli Italian Grocer
Italian grocer and restaurant Andreoli is part Italian market, part restaurant. Locals have been going for years and it's the kind of place you grab dinner and leave with a bag of groceries.
The short list: Restaurant and market.
Kierland area
The Americano
The Americano is an Italian steakhouse open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 PM. Happy hour is 4 to 6 at the bar and patio. Tell Your Friends, the speakeasy, is downstairs.
The short list: Wed-Sun 5-10 PMSpeakeasy downstairs.
Troon North
Talavera at Four Seasons
Talavera is the steakhouse at Four Seasons with a terrace that faces Pinnacle Peak. Dinner is Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 9 PM. Book around sunset.
The short list: Wed-Sun 5-9 PMPinnacle Peak views.
Far northeast Scottsdale
CIELO at ADERO
Resort dining way out in the desert CIELO is the restaurant at ADERO, way out on the northeast edge of town. It's quiet out there and the desert views are the whole point.
The short list: Desert views.
TPC Scottsdale
Toro at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Toro is one of the restaurants at the Princess, overlooking TPC Scottsdale. Good for a resort dinner without leaving North Scottsdale.
The short list: At the Princess.
DC Ranch
Vic & Ola's
Vic & Ola's is a neighborhood Italian spot in DC Ranch. It's the kind of place where the regulars know the staff.
The short list: DC Ranch.
20753 N Pima Rd, DC Ranch
Fleming's DC Ranch
Fleming's is at 20753 N Pima Rd in DC Ranch. Good wine list and an easy pick for a business dinner.
The short list: SteakhouseDC Ranch.
Pinnacle Peak
Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails
Neighborhood kitchen and bar Belmont is a neighborhood kitchen and cocktail bar on Pinnacle Peak. Comfortable, consistent and great for a weeknight.
The short list: Pinnacle Peak.
Bell Road
Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails
Heritage is a New American spot on Bell Road. It opens at 3 PM Tuesday through Sunday and happy hour runs 3 to 5.
The short list: Happy hour 3-5 PMClosed Mondays.
North Central Scottsdale
Hush Public House
Chef-driven neighborhood spot Hush is a chef-driven spot on Scottsdale Road and one of my favorite dinners up north.
The short list: Chef-driven.
Kierland
North Italia Kierland
North Italia at Kierland is an easy crowd-pleaser. Pasta, pizza and a busy patio.
The short list: Kierland Commons.
Scottsdale Promenade
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is at Scottsdale Promenade, 16489 N Scottsdale Rd. It's a polished, dependable steakhouse.
The short list: Scottsdale Promenade.
The method
How I picked these
Every restaurant here is in North Scottsdale, which I'm calling north of Shea Boulevard. I checked each one's website plus OpenTable, Yelp or local coverage in November 2026 to make sure it's open. I mixed special-occasion spots with places you can hit on a Tuesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What part of Scottsdale counts as North Scottsdale?
Most people mean north of Shea Boulevard, including Kierland, the Airpark, Grayhawk, DC Ranch, Pinnacle Peak and Troon North.
What's the best special-occasion restaurant in North Scottsdale?
Talavera at Four Seasons for the views or The Americano for an Italian steakhouse night.
Where should I eat at Kierland?
North Italia and The Capital Grille are both right there.
Is there a speakeasy in North Scottsdale?
Yes. Tell Your Friends is under The Americano and The Peacock is behind The Living Room at DC Ranch.
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