Best Fun Restaurants in Paradise Valley

231 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mexicano

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Central Phoenix

Booked 19 times today

The Mexicano has a chef-driven menu, experiential food and cocktail carts, rotating DJs featuring Latin music and the country's first ever build-your own Margarita bar!

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2. Red Lobster - Scottsdale

4.3

Awesome(55)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • North Scottsdale

Booked 1 time today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

3. Tell Your Friends

4.3

Awesome(127)

Price: Very Expensive

• Speakeasy • North Scottsdale

Booked 20 times today

Nestled beneath the esteemed ambiance of The Americano Restaurant, Tell Your Friend's offers a cocktail-centric experience, curated with a seasonal array of both timeless classics and artisanal creations. An exquisite selection of wines complements the offerings, while delectable small bites bearing the signature styles of culinary celebrity Beau MacMillan. Evenings come alive with nightly performances, where gifted vocalists, musicians, and entertainers take the stage.Live Entertainment is Thursday-Sunday from 7:00pm-11:00pm with a $5 cover per person that will be added to your tab. We kindly ask that you arrive on time for your reservation, reservations more than 10-minutes late will be no-showed and charged a non-refundable cancellation fee. Please note that in order to accommodate all of our guests, reservations are limited to 2 hours from the original start time, regardless of arrival time. Please call ahead if you are running late.

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4. The Sicilian Butcher - Tatum

4.5

Awesome(242)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Central Phoenix

Booked 36 times today

Welcome to The Sicilian Butcher, the innovative modern-casual meatball and butchery-inspired concept that is revolutionizing dining in Arizona. We are proud to introduce the first-of-its-kind experience crafted by the visionary team behind renowned establishments like Tomaso's, Hash Kitchen, The Mexicano, and The Sicilian Baker. At The Sicilian Butcher, every dish is curated by celebrity chef Joey Maggiore, along with his wife and lead designer Cristina Maggiore, and business partner Flora Tersigni, ensuring an unforgettable chef-driven neighborhood dining experience. We invite you to build-your-own pasta and meatballs, allowing you to choose from a variety of fresh pasta, mouthwatering sauces, and delectable meatballs to create your perfect meal. Then, head over to The Sicilian Baker, where the fun continues with our build-your-own Cannoli. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best Italian hospitality, ensuring that every dining experience is a celebration!

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5. Dominick's Steakhouse

4.9

Exceptional(8295)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 140 times today

Every ingredient that goes into our menu must be of the highest quality. Our prime-grade beef is part of what makes us the steakhouse Scottsdale residents and visitors are talking about. We offer several different sizes of cuts, and our chef has crafted numerous toppings to enhance your experience. Our side dishes perfectly complement our entree selection, and many guests often rave about our Alaskan king crab mac and cheese and our corn créme bruleé. We also serve a selection of fresh seafood from our raw bar, such as freshly shucked oysters, Maine lobster tail and iced Alaskan king crab. All of our steaks are served a la carte, letting each guest personalize their plate. Our full bar offers an extensive wine selection.

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6. Culinary Dropout at The Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2055)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 114 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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7. JoJo's ShakeBAR - Scottsdale

4.1

Excellent(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 31 times today

JoJo’s ShakeBAR is a next-generation restaurant and bar, and Scottsdale Quarter’s go-to spot for hangouts, first dates, and family affairs. Its’ modern, yet familiar, diner experience is grounded in nostalgia and focuses on creative desserts and elevated diner favorites.Outdoor Patio Seating is available for reservations and walk-ins. In the case of inclement weather, our team will do our best to accommodate outdoor patio reservations inside, but indoor seating is not guaranteed. Reservations Are Highly Recommended & Walk Ins Are Available Based Upon Availability.

8. Zinc Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(5366)

Price: Expensive

• French • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 77 times today

A New York Style Parisian Bistro. A 4000 sq, foot restaurant that is designed with contemporary sensibilities, yet returns the nostalgic ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro. Round marble bistro tables and wicker chairs spill out onto the sidewalk, offering a kind of people watching one might indulge in, along Boulevard Saint-Germain. Zinc Bistro also offer a romantic garden patio secluded deep in the restaurant, lit by candles during the evening, creating an unforgettable ambiance, or a relaxing atmosphere near our fountain in the afternoon. The oyster bar stands at the end of the 25 foot zinc bar, serving fruit de mer platters, as well as all of the accoutrements. We bring in shellfish daily, offering the freshest oysters, clams, mussels, and lobster in the desert.

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9. North Italia – Kierland Commons

4.6

Exceptional(4916)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 81 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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10. Rusconi's American Kitchen

4.9

Exceptional(5314)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Central Phoenix

Booked 16 times today

Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers a menu created by Arizona Food Pioneer Award Winning Chef Michael Rusconi. Chef Rusconis Contemporary American cuisine showcases strong local influences featuring a wood burning grill with an abundance of affordable items, bringing sophisticated and accessible fare to Valley restaurant goers. Chef Rusconi's menu frequently evolves and is reflective of the season. Expect a wide variety of your favorite dishes uniquely enhanced with ingredients native to the region. The signature menu items are cooked to perfection to create a savory and aromatic flavor profile you can only experience at Rusconi's American Kitchen. Come and visit us relax and & Enjoy the Moment.

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Lisa
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had an amazing experience. Paul is an incredible server. We loved all of the food.
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Dominick's SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
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4.9
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Sumnervip
Greater Boston •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Overall fun vibe, the server did a nice job of being involved but not circling constantly given it was slower. I would recommend doing a better job holding up your dress code standards, gentlemen allowed to enter in sneakers, running shoes and golf shorts throw off the overall vibe. Food was good and drinks are high quality, but you can get both for less and no cover at similar venues
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Tell Your FriendsPrice: Very Expensive• Speakeasy• North Scottsdale
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4.3
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Victoria
Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I went to the Mexicano pop up to celebrate a birthday and I was blown away. I’ve been to the original before and somehow the place got even better. This was probably the best service I’ve ever had. Constantly checked in on and was greeted with a smile. Eddy was our server and he was the best. Will be dining back soon!
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The MexicanoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Central Phoenix
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4.3
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Jeffvip
San Francisco Bay Area •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
We were referred here for my wife’s birthday. Everything is wonderful. Atmosphere Is vibrant and the team are friendly and want to engage. The food is exceptional and plentiful! Garlic bread is delicious, pasta is cooked to perfection, the meatballs are the best I’ve ever had, the sauce was out of this world and the cannoli topped everything off! We’ll definitely be back and invite others to try as well.
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The Sicilian Butcher - TatumPrice: Moderate• Italian• Central Phoenix
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4.5
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NotaFoodievip
Phoenix / Arizona •36 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 22, 2023
Christopher was an excellent server. The manager came by to check on our table. Three of us had all you can eat shrimp and the servers made sure we had food in a timely manner.
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Red Lobster - ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• Seafood• North Scottsdale
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4.3

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231 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mexicano

2. Red Lobster - Scottsdale

3. Tell Your Friends

4. The Sicilian Butcher - Tatum

5. Dominick's Steakhouse

6. Culinary Dropout at The Quarter

7. JoJo's ShakeBAR - Scottsdale

8. Zinc Bistro

9. North Italia – Kierland Commons

10. Rusconi's American Kitchen

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