Welcome to the Sedona’s Best Restaurant Guide: your locally-curated directory of restaurants in Sedona and the surrounding Verde Valley, maintained by the editors who’ve been covering Sedona dining since 1992.
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Sedona’s best restaurants are world renown for excellence that matches the beauty and magnificence of the gorgeous red rocks that crown this geological masterpiece.
Sedona restaurants deliver- four-star cooking or off-the-road gems, there is great food to be had everywhere in Sedona. A quick snack, a fabulous lunch or a night of fine dining by candlelight at a beautiful restaurant, the choice is yours.
Spectacular views, great service, delicious food and a variety to choose from that will make your mouth water are the staple offerings of Sedona’s best restaurants.
There are restaurants offering live music every night of the week. Restaurants specializing in fine wines and great brews. And let’s not forget great sports-bar-restaurants for those who like to cheer and beer.
Check out the choices below from the best places to eat in Sedona and make that meal a lasting memory.
El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano
EL RINCON RESTAURANTE MEXICANO
For authentic Mexican cuisine try El Rincon located in Tlaquepaque, a replica of a Mexican town with galleries, shops and more. Nestled in the splendor of Tlaquepaque Village, El Rincon features the finest “Arizona Style Mexican Cuisine” and No. 1-rated margaritas. El Rincon founded in 1976 is the originator of “Arizona Style Mexican Cuisine,” a blending of traditional Mexican food with Navajo influences. Specialties include: hand-rolled Chimichangas, Navajo Pizzas and Fruit.
If you are in the mood for Sushi and Chinese delights the Szechuan is a must.
Szechuan Restaurant is the home of Sedona, Arizona’s favorite Szechuan food and sushi. Enjoy authentic Chinese and Japanese food. The restaurant also provides carry out orders and catering for parties. Szechuan is open Sun-Thurs 11 a.m. to 9:00p.m. • Fri-Sat 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. We deliver from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Szechuan in located in the heart of West Sedona on S.R. 89A.
If you’re craving some real Western High Desert Cuisine go to the famous Cowboy Club home to the Cowboy Artists of America. The Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits is where high desert cuisine combines with more than fifty years of old west tradition and history. The Cowboy Club is a casual, family oriented restaurant with a full bar that has been serving Sedona and its guests for over 20 years. The décor is Western, showcasing the second largest set of Longhorns in the United States.
A local favorite for lunch and dinner is Judi’s Restaurant with a wide variety Continental menu and a burgers that are heaven on a bun. Judi’s Restaurant has been a local favorite for 30 years. We are proud to offer the finest quality of ingredients and selections on our Continental menu from Angus Steaks, Burgers and Prime Rib to New Zealand Lamb, Baby Back Pork Ribs, Chicken, Pasta, and fresh Seafood. Judi’s offers fresh made soup and salads with homemade dressings.
As you stroll through the beautiful courtyards of Tlaquepaque, you will find Rene’s Restaurant, a Sedona landmark for 40 years. Upon entering Rene’s you will feel transported to a simpler time where you can relax and not feel rushed. Your senses will be aroused by the calm trickling water from the fountains in the courtyard as you dine on the signature Rack of Lamb, Dover Sole, Venison of Antelope or one of the many intriguing dishes. And do not deprive yourself of dessert…a sensory delight.
Glistening copper tanks accent the Old World style oak bar at Sedona’s own brewpub, nestled among the shops of the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village. The opulent oak wood and polished stone dining area has a classy charm, and the award-winning lagers and ales that flow from those copper tanks have the substance to match the elegant yet casual interior style. They are the perfect complement for Certified Angus Beef charbroiled burgers.
Picturesque, modern restaurant with incredible sunset views, serving Chef driven organic menus. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & Sunday brunch. Mesa Grill features local organic produce and creative Southwest fare. Bring your furry friend to the Mesa’s Pet Friendly Patio and try the Chef’s Doggie Menu. Mesa Grill Sedona is open from 7am to 9pm daily. The menu is inexpensive to moderately priced, and offers healthy salads, burgers, sandwiches and fresh seafood.
Voted Sedona’s Best Mexican food by Tripadvisor for 2017, Javelina Cantina is Sedona’s #1 Sonoran style food destination. Enjoy your meal inside or out on our scenic Red Rock terrace or Arizona patio room. Sizzling fajitas, tacos, margaritas and much more! Take advantage of our happy hour in the bar from 3 to 6 p.m. daily! Dog-friendly patio with amazing views, as well as a perfect place to bring large groups! Javelina Cantina is open daily at 11:30 a.m. • Located at 671 S.R. 179 in the Hillside Shopping Center • 928-282-1313 • javelinacantinasedona.com
T. Carl’s located at Poco Diablo Resort is Sedona’s secret gem at affordable prices. Also enjoy your favorite sports at the 10th Hole Bar & Grill at Poco Diablo Resort.
For the adventurous type visit the Storytellers Steakhouse at the Cliff Castle Casino. Storytellers captures the spirit of the ancient Indian dwellings with award-winning cuisine.
The Sedona’s Best Restaurant Directory
Below is our editorial directory of Sedona-area restaurants, each with a dedicated guide page on Sedona’s Best featuring hours, address, signature dishes, and what to know before you go.
Italian Restaurants in Sedona
Dahl & DiLuca Ristorante Italiano
West Sedona · Italian fine dining · $$$: Chef Lisa Dahl’s flagship Sedona restaurant since 1995. Romantic candle-lit dining room with silk drapes, gold and crystal chandeliers, live jazz, and a Wine Spectator Award-winning collection. Best for anniversaries and special occasions.
Cucina Rustica
Village of Oak Creek · Rustic Italian-Mediterranean · $$$: Chef Lisa Dahl’s second Sedona restaurant (since 2003). Old World Tuscan villa with four dining rooms, four fireplaces, and a starlit terrace. Nightly acoustic guitar entertainment.
Bella Vita Ristorante
West Sedona · Authentic Italian · $$$: One of Sedona’s finest Italian dining experiences, serving traditional Italian cuisine with live music several nights per week. A long-standing favorite among locals and visitors alike.
BV’s Italian Kitchen
Cottonwood · Authentic Italian · $$: The sister restaurant to Bella Vita Ristorante, bringing the same Italian quality to Cottonwood. Rustic Tuscan interior, pasta and sauces made fresh daily, family favorites like spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant parmesan, and chicken marsala. Budget-friendly lunch menu.
Mexican & Latin Restaurants in Sedona
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
Sedona bluff · Latin-inspired fine dining · $$$: Chef Lisa Dahl’s most architecturally striking restaurant (opened 2015). Atop a scenic bluff with 23-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic red rock views. Argentine, Chilean, and Uruguayan-inspired cuisine.
Javelina Cantina
Uptown Sedona · Modern Mexican · $$: Vibrant uptown Sedona Mexican restaurant with creative takes on classic dishes, an extensive tequila and margarita selection, and lively atmosphere. A consistent visitor favorite.
El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano
Tlaquepaque · Arizona-style Mexican · $$: Located in the beautiful Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village, El Rincon serves traditional “Arizona-style” Mexican cuisine in a charming setting that captures the spirit of Old Mexico.
American & Western Restaurants in Sedona
Butterfly Burger
Village of Oak Creek · Couture burger lounge · $$: Chef Lisa Dahl’s “couture burger lounge”, Scottsdale Burger Battle award-winning burgers, boozy milkshakes, 40+ bourbons accessed via a rolling library ladder. Sleek lounge atmosphere with seating for 82.
Cowboy Club & Silver Saddle Room
Uptown Sedona · Western American · $$$: Iconic Sedona dining institution serving classic Western cuisine including game meats, steaks, and Southwestern specialties. Two distinct dining spaces under one roof, casual Cowboy Club and refined Silver Saddle Room.
The Hudson
Sedona · American · $$$: Modern American dining with elevated takes on classic dishes. Known for quality ingredients and a refined yet approachable atmosphere.
Creekside American Bistro
Sedona (off SR 179) · American bistro · $$: A Mercer’s Kitchen concept by Chef Mercer Mohr, Sedona’s only certified Executive Chef. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with award-winning happy hour. Pet-friendly patio with a Chef’s Doggie Menu.
Mercer’s Kitchen
Sedona · Modern American · $$$: Chef Mercer Mohr’s signature culinary concept, focused on seasonal menus and rustic cuisine using fresh, top-quality ingredients.
Pump House Station Urban Eatery & Market
Sedona · Urban American · $$: Modern American eatery with a market component, offering casual dining and gourmet provisions.
Rascal Modern Diner
Sedona · Modern American diner · $$: Updated diner concept serving elevated comfort food classics in a relaxed setting.
Rene’s Restaurant
Tlaquepaque · French-American fine dining · $$$: Located in Tlaquepaque, Rene’s offers refined French-influenced American cuisine in an elegant, romantic setting.
Judi’s Restaurant
Sedona · American comfort · $$: Long-standing Sedona favorite serving classic American comfort food in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.
Pizza, Brewpubs & Casual Dining
Pisa Lisa
West Sedona & Village of Oak Creek (2 locations) · Wood-fired pizza · $$: Chef Lisa Dahl’s casual wood-fired pizzeria. Authentic Neapolitan pizzas, fresh Mediterranean salads, world-class gelato. Family-friendly, lunch and dinner, takeout available.
Oak Creek Brewery & Grill
Tlaquepaque · Brewpub & American · $$: Sedona’s longest-running brewpub, located in Tlaquepaque Village. House-brewed craft beers paired with elevated American pub fare. Patio dining with views.
Belfry Wood-Fired Grill & Brewery
Cottonwood · Wood-fired American + brewery · $$: Located in a historic former church in Cottonwood (about 25 minutes from Sedona). 16+ beers on tap, wood-fired grill featuring Tuscan brick chicken, cowboy sirloin, baby back ribs. Two patios, beer garden, dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Wine & Tasting Experiences
Da Vines Vineyard
Cottonwood · Wine tasting · $$: A cottonwood wine destination featuring local Verde Valley wines in a relaxed tasting room setting.
Looking for more wine experiences in the Verde Valley? Visit our Sedona Wine Country guide for tasting rooms, vineyards, and wine trails throughout the region.
Asian Restaurants in Sedona
Szechuan Restaurant
Sedona · Chinese · $$: Sedona’s go-to spot for authentic Szechuan-style Chinese cuisine, offering classic favorites and bold, flavorful dishes.
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