10 Great Restaurants in Sedona

A romance with food is not just the title of the cookbook by the head chef Lisa Dahl, it also perfectly sums up the experience diners can look forward to at Mariposa. An exuberant Latin fusion cooking style helps create an immersive dining experience where views of the all-encompassing red rocks are only rivalled by the presentation of the food.

In addition to the wide variety of classic meat fare any South American inspired restaurant would offer, Mariposa also features tapas, exotic side dishes, and inspired vegetarian dishes. The unique flair flows into the craft cocktail menu complete with house-made sangria and a variety of mezcal and tequila sipping options.

Pretend you’re having dinner in a treehouse on 1 of 3 patios surrounded by foliage and spectacular canyon views. Inside, relax at the cosy full bar and try one of the many local brews on tap, a freshly mixed cocktail, or one of the Hideaway’s special non-alcoholic drinks.

Offering a wide variety of small bites makes Hideaway house a good choice for eating at times of day that might not fall under typical lunch or dinner times. As well as starters, they offer sandwiches, pizza, and classic pasta dishes, many offered with a gluten free option. The kids’ menu offers a classic assortment of favourites including fruit and vegetable side options and gluten free.

Nestled in Uptown Sedona, the old West vibe of the décor will be sure to remind you you’re in the American West where real cowboys knew what to do with a steak. Known for outstanding service and unique ‘western’ foods like rattlesnake, bison, and cactus fries, the Cowboy Club gets rave reviews. If you are a carrot cake connoisseur, you won’t want to miss the famous multilayered carrot cake. It’s worth a stop just for dessert.

Choose from open air seating with cooling mist machines or seasonal heaters on the patio or sit inside at the grille and bar. Inside guests soak up the authentic flavour of the Cowboy Club featuring original barnwood walls and a collection of Western memorabilia.

Don’t let the industrial chic décor of The Hudson make too much of a first impression. The owners hope you’ll feel like you are right at home with family while you dine. Open daily for lunch and dinner, you’ll find the best of American fare with a few special twists.

Featuring an open dining room, central bar, lounge and a deck with the great view you’ll come to expect in Sedona, but even better. The restaurant prides themselves on their bruschetta, burgers, salads, hand-cut 45-day aged prime steaks, ribs, fresh seafood, homemade desserts, speciality cocktails, and wine and local craft beer.

Sound Bites Grill is Sedona’s premiere destination for upscale dining and lively entertainment including music, comedy, and even the occasional wine tasting. The venue often runs food and drink specials themed with the evening’s entertainment or holiday. The drinks menu offers a nice range of classic cocktails and Sedona inspired specialities.

If you’re coming to town with a large group for an event like a reunion or wedding, don’t hesitate to organise something at this venue. They have several options for special events and large groups.

Cress on Oak Creek is the in-house restaurant of the L’Auberge de Sedona resort. Dining here fits in perfectly with the luxury ambiance the resort emanates. Sheltered among the treelined banks of Oak Creek, diners are immersed in the natural beauty surrounding them.

The menu is a fusion of dishes from the southern regions of Spain, Italy, and France with the added flair of local ingredients. A few popular selections are rigatoni with pancetta, espelette chili-crusted salmon sandwich, or, a brunch favourite, bourbon-glazed brioche French toast. Reservations are required for dinner, with limited availability, and they are also strongly suggested for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch.

There aren’t many places in the world you can find a hot pastrami sandwich right next to duck confit on a menu, but Creekside American Bistro offers both plus a whole lot more surprising fare. They take “American” cuisine to a whole new level with their surprising mix of internationally inspired innovations alongside traditional favourites. Regardless of if you’re craving a burger or ahi tuna tartar, you can have it all on this award-winning, seasonally changing, locally sourced menu.

Open daily for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner you can enjoy the red rock views from either one of the covered outdoor decks or the inside dining room.

The Golden Goose American Grill is famous for combining well-known classic American and Italian favourites with a modern twist. Diners can look forward to classic grilled steaks, mouthwatering seafood dishes, and a "Gourmet burger bonanza" on the Golden Goose menu. Better yet, they offer vegan, gluten, and dairy free alternatives for many of their dishes.

Having earned numerous “best of” accolades over the years, it’s a favourite of regulars, some of whom have been coming back year after year since they opened in 2010. And it’s a favourite of our friends of the furry variety as well. A dog-friendly patio awaits where you can bring your furry friend when you come to dine.

If you’ve never had a flight of empanadas, you’re in for a real treat at Dellepiane. Serving up farm-to-table options, some include grass-fed Argentinian steaks and a full menu of plant-based options for starters, lunch, and dinner. Famous for burgers made from 100% Black Angus Niman Ranch Beef it’s a good choice for anyone looking for the “best burger” in town.

For those looking for after hours snacks with atmosphere, Dellepiane is one of the few spots in Sedona with late-night food and live music or a DJ spinning classic favourites.

If you get easily overwhelmed by choices brace yourself for the Coffee Pot. This beloved breakfast and lunch spot is a hit with both locals and visitors. You won’t want to miss their famous selection of 101 omelettes (#101 has Jam, Peanut Butter, and Banana) or the homemade biscuits that are to die for. If you need to wait a little for your table you can spend a few happy minutes in the on-site gift shop that offers an eclectic selection of gifts, clothes, and collectibles.

You might just find that, like many before you, the Coffee Pot will become your “home away from home” while you explore all that Red Rock country has to offer.