Scottsdale Waterfront Restaurants: 10 Places to Eat
Steak, sushi, tapas and more by the canal
- No. 1Mediterranean menu
- No. 5Good for groups
- No. 10Sashimi and signature rolls
By John Apolinar
The Scottsdale Waterfront restaurants are some of the easiest to hit before a show or a night out in Old Town, since they're all clustered along the canal on Camelback and Stetson. Here are the ten I'd point you to, from a morning coffee to a big steak dinner.
Want the full list? Browse the Scottsdale restaurants directory.
The shops around these restaurants are in the directory at Scottsdale Waterfront Shops. For openings I'm tracking, see new restaurant openings.
In this guide 10 spots
The spots
Ranked by Scottsdale Scoop7135 E Camelback Rd #195
Olive & Ivy
Mediterranean restaurant and marketplace Olive & Ivy is a French Riviera-inspired Mediterranean restaurant and marketplace on the canal. It works for anything from breakfast to a holiday party.
The short list: Mediterranean menuMarketplacePrivate dining.
7135 E Camelback Rd Suite 125
Culinary Dropout
Lively gastropub Culinary Dropout is known for its pretzels, cocktails and live music. It's loud in the best way.
The short list: Pretzels and meatloafLive musicPrivate spaces.
7135 E Camelback Rd #130
Maple & Ash
Maple & Ash cooks over fire and offers a four-course, chef-selected dinner if you want to let the kitchen drive. It's a big-night-out spot.
The short list: Wood-fired cookingFour-course chef's dinnerReservations recommended.
7135 E Camelback Rd #154
Hand Cut Chophouse
Chophouse Hand Cut is open for lunch and dinner every day, Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. It also does private dining.
The short list: Lunch and dinner dailyPrivate diningCanal-side.
7135 E Camelback Rd Suite 101
P.F. Chang's Scottsdale Waterfront
Asian-inspired chain The P.F. Chang's at the Waterfront is a reliable pick for groups, right on the canal.
The short list: Good for groupsCanal locationTakeout available.
7135 E Camelback Rd
Sauce Pizza & Wine
Sauce is my easy weeknight pick at the Waterfront for pizza, pasta and salads. You can order online or for catering.
The short list: Pizza and fresh pastaOnline orderingCatering.
7135 E Camelback Rd #145
Press Coffee Waterfront
Local coffee roaster Press is an Arizona coffee roaster with a Waterfront cafe. It's a good start before a canal walk.
The short list: Local roasterRewards programCanal-side.
7114 E Stetson Dr Ste 105
Barrio Queen
Barrio Queen serves scratch-made Southern Mexican food and has a serious tequila program. It's right across Stetson from the canal.
The short list: Scratch-made MexicanTequileriaStetson Drive.
7114 E Stetson Dr #210
Tapas Papa Frita
Spanish tapas with live entertainment Tapas Papa Frita brings Spanish tapas and live entertainment to Stetson Drive. Patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo and churros con chocolate are what it's known for.
The short list: Live entertainmentPatatas bravas and churrosGood for groups.
7133 E Stetson Dr
Shiso Sushi
Sushi and A5 wagyu Shiso does fresh sashimi, signature rolls and A5 wagyu with cocktails worth staying for. It has a happy hour too.
The short list: Sashimi and signature rollsA5 wagyuHappy hour.
The method
How I picked these
Every restaurant here is at the Waterfront (7135 E Camelback Rd) or right across on Stetson Drive, and I confirmed each address on its own site or a second source. Hours change, so check before you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Scottsdale Waterfront?
It's along the Arizona Canal at Camelback and Scottsdale Road, on the edge of Old Town. Most restaurants share the 7135 E Camelback Rd address.
What's good for a date night at the Waterfront?
Maple & Ash and Hand Cut Chophouse for steak, Shiso for sushi or Tapas Papa Frita for live entertainment.
Is there anything casual?
Sauce Pizza & Wine and Press Coffee are both easy, casual stops.
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