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- OTOpenTable DinerNebraska •3 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat food and very pleasant surprise on the quality of food. Always hesitant of restaurants in strip malls. Great atmosphere and serviceMore infoPubblico Italian Eatery - Scottsdale$$$$• Italian• Central Scottsdale•4.6
- GgeorgevipPhoenix / Arizona •215 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoAlma has become one of my favorite local restaurants. The hostesses Cassidy is fantastic. The chefs Carlos and others do a great job with a lot of pride. The GM Ann Marie is very welcoming and caring. Recommend the whole fish- best in town! Highly recommend and look forward to going back.More infoAlma$$$$• Mexican / Southwestern• Central Scottsdale•4.5
- SGStevenGvipExclusive •66 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Food was excellent and our server was great.More infoRoka Akor - Scottsdale$$$$• Japanese• Central Scottsdale•4.7
- RWRichardWNew Mexico •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Great menu and the food is even better. Try all they pastasMore infoFat Ox$$$$• Italian• Central Scottsdale•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerIndiana •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023New Year’s Day great food romantic quietMore infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Scottsdale$$$$• Steakhouse• North Scottsdale•4.6
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Discover Central Scottsdale
Scottsdale's fair winter weather alongside its trendy resorts draw in a diverse group of tourists every year. After a day spent touring the gorgeous boutique shops, the neighborhood of Central Scottsdale offers a wide variety of cuisines and cooking styles to please every palate. If Asian fare has always been your staple, the neighborhood doesn't disappoint, with its classic offerings of sushi and sizzling hibachi. Traditional steakhouses abound to please the meat lover. If you're craving international flavors, try Scottsdale's authentic Brazilian fare, which consists of an extensive array of salads and meats that whisk you away to South America. Breakfast fare ranges from French-style cuisine to the classic offering of pancakes and waffles. Looking for dessert? Ice cream, available in sundaes, floats, or shakes, is just around the corner.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Central Scottsdale is Ocean 44
The best vegan restaurants in Central Scottsdale are elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, The Herb Box - Shea and Arcadia Farms Café
The best vegetarian restaurants in Central Scottsdale are The Herb Box - Shea, POMO Pizzeria Napoletana - Scottsdale and elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
The restaurants with the best service in Central Scottsdale are Ocean 44, Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen and T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Central Scottsdale are Ocean 44, elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain and T. Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort and Spa
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