The Valley of the Sun offers a wealth of culinary offerings that are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Although many dining venues still have limited operations due to COVID-19 protocols, the good news is, there’s a diverse array of restaurants available for outdoor dining, allowing guests to savor mouthwatering dishes while enjoying the pleasant weather.
If you’re looking for things to do in Arizona, here are some top-rated restaurants offering safe outdoor dining options:
House of Tricks
114 East 7th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
One of the first fine dining restaurants in Tempe, House of Tricks is housed within two historic homes connected by an expansive patio bar and communal deck. Each side features its own separate al fresco dining area, along with shared spaces in between the two houses, which also serve as the kitchen and dining rooms.
Diners at House of Tricks will be able to treat their taste buds to a seasonally-inspired modern American menu, along with an assortment of refreshing and innovative cocktails.
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
14344 N Scottsdale Rd,
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
If you’re in the mood for an exceptional Asian dining experience, you can’t go wrong with Kasai Japanese Steakhouse. Located in Scottsdale, this top-rated restaurant offers teppanyaki, sushi, and Asian fusion appetizers and entrees made with the finest ingredients, all masterfully prepared by their talented chefs.
Guests can enjoy dining at Kasai’s sprawling outdoor patio, which features a mix of both low and high-top tables equipped with heaters to keep you cozy during those chilly evenings.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
For delicious pizzas served piping-hot straight out the oven, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is hard to top. Originally opened in Brooklyn, this award-winning pizzeria treats diners to mouthwatering pizzas made with fresh ingredients, handcrafted mozzarella, special in-house pizza sauce, and hand tossed dough, all baked to perfection in their signature coal burning oven.
Each Grimaldi’s location throughout Arizona has a spacious stone patio where guests can savor every bite of their pizzas, which all pair nicely with a glass of wine from their impressive wine list. Be sure to sample a dish from their seasonal menu, which features truly amazing offerings like the chicken alla vodka pizza and red velvet cheesecake.
LON’s at the Hermosa Inn
5532 North Palo Cristi Road
Paradise Valley, Arizona, 85253
Considered one of the top-rated restaurants in Paradise Valley, LON’s offers a diverse menu of globally inspired cuisine made with the region’s finest and freshest ingredients and prepared with age-old culinary traditions. Every item in their menu is worth a try, but for first-timers at LON’s, their famous Himalayan
Salt Seared Ahi Tuna, served with pickled onion, cilantro, and ceviche sauce is highly recommended.
Their outdoor dining section is one of the best spots in Arizona to enjoy a candlelit al fresco meal, with its elegant adobe fixtures, rustic ironwork, and lounge fireplaces.
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