Best Fun Restaurants in Paradise Valley

238 restaurants available nearby

1. The Mexicano

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Central Phoenix

Booked 33 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(58)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • North Scottsdale

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

4.4

Awesome(139)

Price: Very Expensive

• Speakeasy • North Scottsdale

Booked 19 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

4.6

Exceptional(263)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Paradise Valley

Booked 59 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(8403)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 170 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(2087)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 160 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

4.2

Awesome(187)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 23 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(5430)

Price: Expensive

• French • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 116 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.

9. Course

4.8

Exceptional(140)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Central Scottsdale

Booked 8 times today

Food Network ‘Chopped’ Champion Chef Cory Oppold and the culinary team take you on a food journey of both your taste and visual senses, using seasonality of products and a progression of flavor. COURSE offers a Chef tasting menu Friday and Saturday and a 5-course ‘choice of’ menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, as well as a special menu series on Sundays, of • COURSE. Our menus change seasonally, and current & upcoming special menus can be viewed on our website. Not just a meal, COURSE is a dining experience.MENU SCHEDULEFALL Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5-course - $135FALL Friday & Saturday: 10-course - $19012 Days of Christmas: 12/13-12/29 - $175New Years Eve: 12/31 - $275WINTER Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5-course - $135WINTER Friday & Saturday: 8-course - $175Valentine's Day: 2/13-2/15 - $190of • COURSE: Sunday Special Menu Experiences -THE ALPS: 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8 - $145STEAKHOUSE: 1/5/25- 2/9/25

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10. etta Scottsdale Quarter

4.3

Awesome(86)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • North Scottsdale

Booked 67 times today

At etta, our commitment to excellence shines through our meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality. We select only the finest ingredients, treating each with the utmost care to enhance their natural flavors. Our culinary team, experts in wood-fired cuisine, works tirelessly at the heart of our open kitchen—our vibrant hearth—to perfect every dish. From our wood-fired pizzas to our seasonal salads and family-style feasts, every bite is a testament to our passion for food and hospitality.Join us every Sunday at etta’s Brunch Club! Indulge in a brunch experience like no other, featuring delicious brunch plates, theatrical cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere with live DJs and performers. Set against dim lighting and high energy, this 21+ brunch is perfect for those looking to celebrate the weekend in style. Please note: our brunch ambiance is lively and may not suit those seeking a quiet dining experience.

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Brenda
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I originally had planned on a much more extravagant restaurant, however, with a 15 year-old growing boy who wanted lobster tails… I opted for red lobster. What a great decision that was! The food was awesome, my FILET was so tender and tasty. I could not have asked for more and it did not bankrupt me either! Thank you, Red Lobster and all the staff for a wonderful dining experience!
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Red Lobster - ScottsdalePrice: Moderate• Seafood• North Scottsdale
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4.3
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Hannah
Columbus •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great visit! This was a wonderful way to spend Christmas Eve with great drinks, delicious food, and amazing live entertainment!
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Tell Your FriendsPrice: Very Expensive• Speakeasy• North Scottsdale
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4.4
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Patrick
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Food was delicious, a bit better than expected. The service was Great and constant. Only one small hiccup but nothing worth mentioning. The ambiance was nice and we actually interacted with a few neighboring tables. Of course I would suggest, as I always do, removing one table from each dinning room to allow for easier access to seating as well as better conditions for staff. Overall my family and myself had a wonderful experience at Dominic's and shall return..
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Dominick's SteakhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons
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4.9
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BobVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time to this location.....everything was great! Would definitely go back when in the area!
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The Sicilian Butcher - TatumPrice: Moderate• Italian• Paradise Valley
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4.6
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Daryl
Phoenix / Arizona •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
If you want to walk right in and have a quiet meal here, Sunday night is the way to go. Reservations are unnecessary. Where on a Friday/ Saturday night it’s completely different, Sundays is a lil less crazy but enjoyable all the same.
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The MexicanoPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Central Phoenix
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4.4

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238 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. Course

10. etta Scottsdale Quarter

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