A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Elote Cafe. SR-179 corridor · Modern Mexican — Sedona's most acclaimed restaurant for well over a decade, helmed by Chef Jeff Smedstad. The fire-roasted elote appetizer (corn with chile, lime, and cotija) is…
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill. West Sedona · Latin American (Argentine/Chilean) — Chef Lisa Dahl's showpiece restaurant features 23-foot floor-to-ceiling windows framing red-rock panoramas. Signatures include mushroom empanadas…
The Hudson. Hillside / Uptown · Contemporary American — Chef-driven comfort food served with the most striking dining-room red-rock panoramas in Sedona. Consistently ranked among the city's top restaurants for…
Cowboy Club. Uptown Sedona · Western American / Steakhouse — Sedona's historic Western dining institution, featuring mesquite-grilled steaks, game meats, and a warm, lodge-style interior. A landmark since the…
Javelina Cantina. Hillside / Uptown · Sonoran Mexican — Voted Sedona's best margaritas and tacos, with a dog-friendly patio. Sizzling fajitas and Cadillac margaritas are the crowd favorites; arrives with great views…
El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano. Tlaquepaque Village · Arizona-style Mexican — Family-owned since 1976 and credited as the originator of 'Arizona-style' Mexican cuisine. Famous for the Navajo Pizza, hand-rolled chimichangas, and…
Open Range Grill & Tavern. 320 N State Rte 89A · 4.5★ (5,639 reviews)
Hideaway House. 231 AZ-179 Ste b · 4.5★ (4,467 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Dahl and DiLuca Ristorante Italiano. West Sedona · Italian — A Tuscan-villa atmosphere with organic homemade pasta, fresh-caught fish, and a Wine Spectator Award-winning cellar. 'Resort casual' dress code enforced — no shorts or…
Oak Creek Brewery and Grill. Tlaquepaque / West Sedona · Brewpub / American — Sedona's original craft brewery since 1995, with two locations. Wood-fired pizza, a shaded beer garden, and a rotating tap list of flagship and…
Coffee Pot Restaurant. West Sedona · American Breakfast / Diner — An iconic Sedona institution since 1955, famous for its menu of 101 different omelets. Affordable, casual, and filling — the standard pre-hike breakfast…
Cucina Rustica. Village of Oak Creek · Tuscan-Mediterranean Italian — Four working fireplaces, a starlit terrace, and a menu of house-made pastas and wood-fired dishes make this a top romantic-dinner choice south…