# Scottsdale Waterfront Restaurants (2026 Guide) > The best Scottsdale Waterfront restaurants, from steakhouses and sushi to tapas and coffee. Ten spots on Camelback and Stetson by the canal. Source: https://guides.thescottsdalescoop.com/scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants --- [Food and Drink](/hubs/food-and-drink) # Scottsdale Waterfront Restaurants: 10 Places to Eat Steak, sushi, tapas and more by the canal - No. 1 Mediterranean menu - No. 5 Good for groups - No. 10 Sashimi and signature rolls ![Scottsdale Waterfront Restaurants: 10 Places to Eat](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-hand-cut-chophouse-f891d571-960.webp) ![Portrait of John Apolinar](/john.webp) By **John Apolinar** · Updated Nov 11, 2026 · 10 spots 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](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link). The shops around these restaurants are in the directory at [Scottsdale Waterfront Shops](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/scottsdale-waterfront-shops). For openings I'm tracking, see [new restaurant openings](/new-restaurant-openings-scottsdale-2026). In this guide 10 spots 1. 1 7135 E Camelback Rd #195 ### [Olive & Ivy](https://www.oliveandivyrestaurant.com/) ![Olive & Ivy in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-olive-ivy-57a03afb-1000.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.oliveandivyrestaurant.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/olive-ivy) 2. 2 7135 E Camelback Rd Suite 125 ### [Culinary Dropout](https://www.culinarydropout.com) ![Culinary Dropout in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-culinary-dropout-395a49a8-1200.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.culinarydropout.com)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/culinary-dropout) 3. 3 7135 E Camelback Rd #130 ### [Maple & Ash](https://www.mapleandash.com/scottsdale) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.mapleandash.com/scottsdale)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/maple-and-ash) 4. 4 7135 E Camelback Rd #154 ### [Hand Cut Chophouse](https://www.handcutchophouse.com) ![Hand Cut Chophouse in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-hand-cut-chophouse-f891d571-960.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.handcutchophouse.com)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/hand-cut-chophouse) 5. 5 7135 E Camelback Rd Suite 101 ### [P.F. Chang's Scottsdale Waterfront](https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/az/scottsdale/7135-e-camelback-rd/9050-scottsdale.html) ![P.F. Chang's Scottsdale Waterfront in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-p-f-changs-scottsdale-waterfront-4ed30566-1200.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.pfchangs.com/locations/us/az/scottsdale/7135-e-camelback-rd/9050-scottsdale.html)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/pf-changs-scottsdale-waterfront) 6. 6 7135 E Camelback Rd ### [Sauce Pizza & Wine](https://www.saucepizzaandwine.com/locations/scottsdale-scottsdale-waterfront/) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.saucepizzaandwine.com/locations/scottsdale-scottsdale-waterfront/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/sauce-pizza-and-wine-scottsdale-waterfront) 7. 7 7135 E Camelback Rd #145 ### [Press Coffee Waterfront](https://presscoffee.com/pages/location-waterfront) ![Press Coffee Waterfront in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-press-coffee-waterfront-745b9060-600.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://presscoffee.com/pages/location-waterfront)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/press-coffee-roasters) 8. ### Get the weekly picks Join 15,000 local subscribers You're in. Check your inbox to confirm. 9. 8 7114 E Stetson Dr Ste 105 ### [Barrio Queen](https://www.barrioqueen.com/) 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. [Visit Website](https://www.barrioqueen.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/barrio-queen) 10. 9 7114 E Stetson Dr #210 ### [Tapas Papa Frita](https://tapaspapafrita.com/) ![Tapas Papa Frita in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-tapas-papa-frita-c44b7aa7-1200.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://tapaspapafrita.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/tapas-papa-frita) 11. 10 7133 E Stetson Dr ### [Shiso Sushi](https://shisoscottsdale.com/) ![Shiso Sushi in Scottsdale](/images/derived/guides-scottsdale-waterfront-restaurants-shiso-sushi-2c79027e-1200.webp) 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. [Visit Website](https://shisoscottsdale.com/)[View in Directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/business/shiso-sushi) 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. ## Find more in the directory [Scottsdale restaurants directory](https://directory.thescottsdalescoop.com/category/restaurants?utm_source=guides&utm_medium=category_link) - Olive & Ivy - Culinary Dropout - Maple & Ash - Press Coffee Waterfront - Barrio Queen - Old Town Scottsdale Restaurants 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 - Best Brunch Spots 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.