New Restaurant Openings in Scottsdale 2026

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Catch Scottsdale

High-energy seafood and steakhouse from the LA/NYC brand

7014 E Camelback Rd #612, Scottsdale

Catch brought its celebrity-driven, high-energy dining concept from LA and NYC to Scottsdale, and it's been packed since day one. The seafood and sushi programs are standouts, the steaks hold their own, and the whole experience feels more like a night out than just dinner. The space is stunning with dramatic design elements, and the people-watching is next level. It's become one of the hardest reservations to get in Scottsdale.

Famous LA/NYC brandSeafood and sushi standoutsSee-and-be-seen atmosphere

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Sexy Roman

Modern Roman-inspired Italian with a sultry atmosphere

7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale

Sexy Roman brought modern Italian dining to Scottsdale's Camelback corridor with a concept that's as eye-catching as the name suggests. The menu focuses on Roman-inspired dishes with modern twists, and the pasta is made fresh daily. The interior is dark, intimate, and stylish. It opened in 2025 and has quickly become one of the go-to date night spots in Scottsdale. The handmade cacio e pepe has already reached cult status.

Fresh daily pastaRoman-inspired menuCult-status cacio e pepe

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SHIV Supper Club

Upscale Indian supper club with cocktail-forward energy

7373 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale

SHIV Supper Club is one of the most exciting new restaurant concepts in Scottsdale. It combines upscale Indian cuisine with a sophisticated supper club atmosphere and a serious cocktail program. The flavors are bold and authentic, the presentation is beautiful, and the overall experience feels genuinely new for the Scottsdale dining scene. It opened in 2025 and immediately earned praise from Phoenix Magazine and local food critics.

Upscale Indian cuisineSupper club atmosphereCritically acclaimed

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Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails

Polished neighborhood restaurant in North Scottsdale

8876 E Pinnacle Peak Rd, Scottsdale

Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails opened in early 2025 in North Scottsdale and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite. The menu is American with Mediterranean influences, and the cocktail program is well thought out. The space is polished but approachable, making it perfect for date nights, family dinners, or a great cocktail at the bar. North Scottsdale needed a spot like this and Belmont delivered.

North Scottsdale locationAmerican-Mediterranean menuStrong cocktail program

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5

Hao Hao Chinese Restaurant

Authentic Chinese cuisine filling a gap in Scottsdale

9210 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Scottsdale has long been underserved for quality Chinese food, and Hao Hao is helping fix that. Opened in early 2025, it brings authentic Chinese flavors to the Via de Ventura corridor. The menu covers a range of regional Chinese dishes, and the execution has earned strong reviews from both local food writers and the Chinese-American community. Finally, a Chinese restaurant in Scottsdale worth going to.

Authentic Chinese cuisineFilling a market gapStrong community reviews

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Pinyon

Coastal Mediterranean with open-flame cooking in Old Town

7363 E Scottsdale Mall, Old Town Scottsdale

Pinyon brought coastal Mediterranean dining to Old Town Scottsdale with a menu built around open-flame seafood and meats, house-made hummuses, and refreshing spritzes. The patio is one of the best in Old Town, and the whole concept feels fresh and vibrant. It's already made our Best Restaurants guide, and the buzz continues to grow. A great addition to the Old Town dining scene.

Coastal MediterraneanOpen-flame cookingOutstanding Old Town patio

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Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails

Upscale New American from the Heritage Scottsdale team

North Scottsdale

Heritage Kitchen + Cocktails brought upscale New American cuisine to North Scottsdale as part of the Heritage Scottsdale development. The menu is ingredient-driven with seasonal changes, and the cocktail program matches the quality of the food. The space is beautiful and well-designed. It's become a true destination dining spot in an area of Scottsdale that was in need of more high-quality restaurant options.

Seasonal New AmericanHeritage Scottsdale developmentDestination dining

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REMI Hotel Restaurant

New hotel restaurant bringing modern dining to Old Town

Old Town Scottsdale (inside REMI Hotel)

REMI Hotel brought a fresh dining option to Old Town Scottsdale when it opened. The restaurant serves modern American cuisine with a focus on quality ingredients and seasonal menus. We covered the hotel opening in the Scottsdale Scoop newsletter, and the restaurant has been a welcome addition to the Old Town food scene. The rooftop bar is worth a visit even if you're not dining at the restaurant.

New Old Town hotel restaurantRooftop barSeasonal modern American

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Maple & Ash

Chicago's beloved wood-fired steakhouse in Scottsdale

Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland

Maple & Ash brought its acclaimed Chicago concept to Scottsdale and it immediately became one of the hottest restaurants in the city. The wood-fired steaks are outstanding, the seafood tower is massive, and the whole experience has that big-city energy that Scottsdale's dining scene was craving. The I Don't Care menu (where you let the chef choose for you) is the move. Already on our Best Brunch and Best Date Night guides.

Famous Chicago import'I Don't Care' chef's menuWood-fired steaks

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Toca Madera

Organic Mexican cuisine with DJ sets and nightlife energy

Scottsdale Quarter, Kierland

Toca Madera brought its organic Mexican concept from West Hollywood to Scottsdale, and the energy is everything you'd expect. The food is creative and elevated, the cocktails are excellent, and the atmosphere transitions from dinner to late-night with DJ sets and a vibe that rivals any lounge in the city. The cauliflower tostada and truffle mushroom quesadilla are must-orders. Scottsdale's nightlife dining game just leveled up.

Organic Mexican cuisineWest Hollywood importLate-night DJ sets

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