Best Casual Restaurants in Desert Ridge

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1. Ocean Prime - Phoenix

4.7

Exceptional(3704)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • North Scottsdale

Booked 40 times today

Located on High Street, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

2. Nori Sushi

4.4

Awesome(374)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Desert Ridge

Booked 6 times today

Nori Sushi offers both a sushi and an Asian fusion menu. Sit out on the large patio and people watch as you enjoy a plate of chicken lollipops that have been made with three Asian spices or a serving of sweet and chili tofu. Or choose to sit indoors at one of the comfortable tables and enjoy a plate of seafood pancakes or a jumbo lump crab cake. Nori Sushi offers several lunch specials such as the bento box with choices including teriyaki, tempura or galbi. Whether you come for lunch or dinner, sitting at the sushi bar is always an option where you can watch the chefs prepare your order of nigari or sashimi. Rolls and special rolls are also available. Nori Sushi offers a large drink menu with choices of red and white wines, sake and beer. There are several signature cocktails that can be tailored to your taste.

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3. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Desert Ridge

4.7

Exceptional(6179)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Desert Ridge

Booked 39 times today

The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime Rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and refreshing cocktails. Takeout From The KegIf you'd rather enjoy around your own table, you can also place an order for takeout online and pickup curbside. Visit our website, or copy and paste this link: www.kegsteakhouse.com/en/takeout.

4. Tell Your Friends

4.4

Awesome(152)

Price: Very Expensive

• Speakeasy • North Scottsdale

Booked 17 times today

Nestled beneath the esteemed ambiance of The Americano Restaurant, Tell Your Friend's offers a cocktail-centric experience, curated with a seasonal array of both timeless classics and artisanal creations. An exquisite selection of wines complements the offerings, while delectable small bites bearing the signature styles of culinary celebrity Beau MacMillan. Evenings come alive with nightly performances, where gifted vocalists, musicians, and entertainers take the stage.Live Entertainment is Thursday-Sunday from 7:00pm-11:00pm with a $5 cover per person that will be added to your tab. We kindly ask that you arrive on time for your reservation, reservations more than 10-minutes late will be no-showed and charged a non-refundable cancellation fee. Please note that in order to accommodate all of our guests, reservations are limited to 2 hours from the original start time, regardless of arrival time. Please call ahead if you are running late.

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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Scottsdale, AZ

4.6

Exceptional(4995)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 63 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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6. Kona Grill - Desert Ridge

3.8

Excellent(495)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Desert Ridge

Booked 14 times today

Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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7. Culinary Dropout at The Quarter

4.6

Exceptional(2109)

Price: Moderate

• American • North Scottsdale

Booked 74 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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8. La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

4.8

Exceptional(2777)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • North Scottsdale

Booked 19 times today

If you are unable to locate a reservation, please call 480-585-2694LA HACIENDA | by Richard Sandoval located at the AAA Five-Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale resort. Modern Mexican Cuisine: A culinary philosophy of "old ways with new hands." Authentic Mexican ingredients and contemporary cooking techniques in a modern and casual setting. Artisan tequila tastings featured nightly with recommendations from our Tequila Goddess. Signature items include guacamole prepared tableside, braised beef short rib enchiladas, pan roasted chicken breast with traditional Mole, flaming coffees and much more! We look forward to seeing you. SALUD!

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9. North Italia – Kierland Commons

4.6

Exceptional(4964)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Scottsdale Quarter/Kierland Commons

Booked 98 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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10. The Sicilian Butcher - Tatum

4.6

Exceptional(279)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Paradise Valley

Booked 39 times today

Welcome to The Sicilian Butcher, the innovative modern-casual meatball and butchery-inspired concept that is revolutionizing dining in Arizona. We are proud to introduce the first-of-its-kind experience crafted by the visionary team behind renowned establishments like Tomaso's, Hash Kitchen, The Mexicano, and The Sicilian Baker. At The Sicilian Butcher, every dish is curated by celebrity chef Joey Maggiore, along with his wife and lead designer Cristina Maggiore, and business partner Flora Tersigni, ensuring an unforgettable chef-driven neighborhood dining experience. We invite you to build-your-own pasta and meatballs, allowing you to choose from a variety of fresh pasta, mouthwatering sauces, and delectable meatballs to create your perfect meal. Then, head over to The Sicilian Baker, where the fun continues with our build-your-own Cannoli. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the best Italian hospitality, ensuring that every dining experience is a celebration!

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Talia
Las Vegas •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a great time at Tell Your Friends. Positive energy, nice servers, yummy drinks, etc.
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Tell Your FriendsPrice: Very Expensive• Speakeasy• North Scottsdale
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4.4
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SueVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •211 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Three of us recently had dinner at Ocean Prime to celebrate birthdays for two of us. It was such a wonderful experience that I am sure we will be eating there again soon. The restaurant is just beautiful and quiet enough that we could actually have a conversation. All of the staff from the valet attendant to the hostesses to our waiter and table attendant were pleasant and helpful. The menu offers nice variety and everything we ordered was outstanding including the cocktails. The carrot cake is not to be missed! I highly recommend Ocean Prime.
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Ocean Prime - PhoenixPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• North Scottsdale
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4.7
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Mark
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our Server Jaden was excellent and stopped by just the right amount of time to be a great server and not a pest. I will ask for him in the future. The food was prepared as expected. The wine selections were very good and very reasonable. The manager stopped by only 1 time to ask about our evening not just our meal. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would recommend the Keg for all diners.
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The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Desert RidgePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Desert Ridge
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4.7
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GerriVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •282 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a great experience for dinner. Made our reservation to be seated in the bar in a booth . It is actually quieter in the bar than the restaurant! I asked for my flatbread well done and my husband asked for his Bolognese without mushrooms. Both of our requests were very much accommodated. Service was good from the moment we went up to the host desk, to our server, to when we left.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Scottsdale, AZPrice: Moderate• American• North Scottsdale
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4.6
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Jocelyn
California Central Coast •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Exceeded my expectations! Fish was fresh with thick pieces, the color changing vodka drink was so refreshing! Love how good we were treated and there was no hesitation to giving my babies cucumber slices. Love that they had fresh and pickled wasabi, that scaled my ranking past 10 for sure. Def coming back!
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Nori SushiPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Desert Ridge
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4.4

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Ocean Prime - Phoenix

2. Nori Sushi

3. The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Desert Ridge

4. Tell Your Friends

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Scottsdale, AZ

6. Kona Grill - Desert Ridge

7. Culinary Dropout at The Quarter

8. La Hacienda at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

9. North Italia – Kierland Commons

10. The Sicilian Butcher - Tatum

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