Restaurants in Sedona
Dining in Sedona tends to be expensive, so your best bets for economical meals are sandwich shops or ethnic restaurants. For breakfast, locals swear by the Coffee Pot Restaurant, 2050 W. Ariz. 89A (www.coffeepotsedona.com; tel. 928/282-6626), which has been around for 30 years-plus.
When you need good espresso, perhaps for that long drive to the Grand Canyon, you’ve got a few good options around town. In the Village of Oak Creek, try Firecreek Coffee, 6586 Ariz. 179 (tel. 928/485-4100), one of the better coffee roasters in northern Arizona.
Sedona Area Wineries
It may be a bit premature to start calling Sedona the next Napa Valley, but there are a few wineries in the area. Three of them, in the community of Page Springs about 20 minutes west of Sedona, are open to the public for tastings. Drive west from Sedona on Ariz. 89A and turn south on Page Springs Rd.; you’ll first come to Javelina Leap Vineyard & Winery, 1565 N. Page Springs Rd. (www.javelinaleapwinery.com; tel. 928/649-2681), where winemaker and owner Rod Snapp focuses on premium red wines. Javelina Leap produces wines from both estate-grown grapes and grapes from other Arizona vineyards. The tasting room ($8 fee) is open daily 11am to 5pm. Right next door, at Oak Creek Vineyards and Winery, 1555 N. Page Springs Rd. (www.oakcreekvineyards.net; tel. 928/649-0290); the tasting room ($5 fee) is open daily 10am to 6pm. The most impressive of the three is Page Springs Cellars, 1500 N. Page Springs Rd. (www.pagespringscellars.com; tel. 928/639-3004); Rhone varietals are the specialty of owner Eric Glomski, one of the state’s top winemakers. The tasting room ($10 fee) is open Sunday through Thursday 11am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm.
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Barking Frog Grille
Named after actual southeastern Arizona amphibians that make a barking noise, the restaurant—owned by the same folks who run the Cowboy Club—is divided into the more casual Grille and the more formal Reserve room. Both are nicely decorated with regional flair, with…$$Around town - Mexican
Café Elote
Elote is a Mexican preparation of corn on the cob, made with freshly roasted corn slathered with spicy mayonnaise and sprinkled with white cotija cheese. Squirt on a little lime, and you have the ultimate south-of-the-border street food. Here at this treat’s namesake restaurant, the…$$Around Town - New American/Southwestern
Che-Ah-Chi
This restaurant was named after the Apache word for Boynton Canyon, where it's located. Reserve an early table and catch the sunset on the outdoor patio. Even the indoor tables afford a vista, thanks to the floor to ceiling windows that highlight the surrounding red…$$$Around town - American Breakfast
Coffee Pot
A long-time Sedona tradition, the restaurant is named after the famous nearby rock (which, yes, resembles a coffee pot), not just the java they bring to your table. A more turquoise and pink version of the surrounding landscape is depicted in a wall mural inside. Locals and…$West Sedona - American
Cowboy Club & The Silver Saddle Room
Two cowboy-themed restaurants in one, the Cowboy Club and the Silver Saddle Room serve steak and barbecue in the historic building where the Cowboy Artists of America was formed in 1965. Cowboy murals, saddles, ropes, and horns adorn the club section. A …$$Uptown - Southwestern
Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits
The Cowboy Club has history on its side; it lives on at the site of the Oak Creek Tavern, a watering hole for 50 years and the place where the Cowboy Artists of America was formed. With its big booths, huge steer horns over the bar, and cowboy gear adorning the walls, this is…$$Around Town - Italian
Dahl & DiLuca
The patio may be the most romantic place to dine in town, but the interior (made to look like a Tuscan villa) and the grotto bar are also fun spaces for dining. Start with a four-cheese ravioli finished with a mushroom truffle cream sauce or the Della Casa Exotica salad,…$$$West Sedona - Modern Mexican
Elote Café
Chef-owner Jeff Smedstad brings his celebrated local reputation and his innovative recipes, culled from over a decade and a half traveling south of the border, to this popular restaurant. Elote, which means "corn" in Spanish, is also the name of a popular Mexican …$$Around town - Mexican
Javelina Cantina
Though it’s touristy, what this restaurant has going for it is good Mexican food, a lively atmosphere, decent views, and a convenient location in the Hillside shops. The grilled fish tacos are tasty, as is the pork adobo sandwich. The salmon tostadas are also worth trying. Plenty of…$Around Town - French
L'Auberge Restaurant on Oak Creek
Located along Oak Creek, L'Auberge is a wonderful place to relax with a meal on the leafy, sun-dappled patio. The menu changes seasonally, based on what's regional and available, and you can choose the three-, four-, or six-course chef's menu for dinner.…$$$Uptown - Southwestern
Open Range Grill & Tavern
Restaurants with great views here may or may not provide food to match the scenery. Open Range does. The menu offerings are fairly simple, but well prepared and with the occasional unusual ingredient or two. At lunch, there’s a tasty grilled-chicken Caesar club sandwich made with…$$$Around Town - Pizza/Italian
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen
This small Italian chain serves up some of the best pizza in Sedona, with wonderful crusts (Neapolitan, whole wheat, regular, gluten-free) and an interesting selection of toppings. Go wild with a spicy Thai Peanut or Indian curry sauce in lieu of the…$$West Sedona - Continental/American
René at Tlaquepaque
For a formal dining experience and traditional French fare, try this perennial favorite, located in Tlaquepaque, the city’s upscale south-of-the-border-themed shopping plaza. It’s restaurant is one of the best places in Sedona for a special meal secluded from the tourist bustle. The…$$$Around Town - American/Sandwiches
Sedona Memories Bakery Café
At this small bakery/café, overstuffed sandwiches are served on housemade breads, making this the perfect place to pick up a lunch for a weekday picnic or hike (seating is limited, so takeout is best). Choose a bread—we recommend the sesame herb—then a meat or …$Around town - American/Hot Dogs
Simon's Hot Dogs
This hot dog stand—located inside Oak Creek Brewing Co.— is just a tiny window. Order there and then enjoy your meal outside in the patio, or get a brew to enjoy inside. The laid-back atmosphere is perfect for those looking for a beer and a unique brat. The …$Around town - Thai
Tara Thai Cuisine
Friends who have a house in Sedona love this restaurant, and if you like Thai food, I’m sure you will, too. Not only is the food packed with all those great, exotic Thai flavors, its reasonable prices are a welcome relief in this overpriced tourist town. I like the pad Thai, and, if…$Village of Oak Creek - Sonoran Mexican
Tortas de Fuego
This tiny little joint does not look like much on the outside, just a pink box with the name and some faux exposed wood columns. Inside, the colorful chairs, tables, and walls add to a casual atmosphere. The namesake tortas are huge and stuffed…$West Sedona - American
Wildflower Bread Company
The popular back patio tables fill up quickly at this Arizona chain, as they afford views to Snoopy Rock and Camel Head, aptly named due to their shapes, while the indoor fireplace is a cozy place to curl up on a cold day. Order a frittata or lemon ricotta pancakes…$Around town
