North-Central Arizona Restaurants

You'll find lots of American comfort food in this part of the country: barbecue restaurants, steak houses, and burger joints predominate. If you're looking for something different, Sedona and Flagstaff have the majority of good, multiethnic restaurants in the area, and if you're craving Mexican, you're sure to find something authentic and delicious (note that burritos are often called "burros" around here). Sedona is the best place in the area for fine dining, although Flagstaff and Prescott now boast a few upscale eateries. Some area restaurants close in the slower months of January and February, so call ahead. Reservations are suggested April through October.

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  • 1. Beaver Street Brewery

    $$

    This restaurant and microbrewery is a popular, casual, and family-friendly place with a pleasant patio. Wood-fired pizzas include the Enchanted Forest—with brie, portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, and artichoke pesto. Expect serious amounts of garlic on whichever pie you choose. Sandwiches, such as the Margarita Chicken (marinated in tequila and lime), come with a hefty portion of tasty fries. You won't regret ordering one of the down-home desserts, like the super-gooey chocolate bread pudding. Among the excellent microbrews on tap, the Red Rock Raspberry ale is a local favorite. Beaver Street Brewery, along with its sister brewery Lumberyard Brewing Company, is a stop on the Flagstaff Brewery Trail.

    11 S. Beaver St., Arizona, 86001, USA
    928-779–0079

    Known For

    • Crowd-pleasing pizza and pub fare
    • Excellent craft beers
    • Open until 10 pm Friday and Saturday
  • 2. Cruisers Café 66

    $$

    Patterned after a '50s-style high-school hangout (but with cocktail service), this diner pleases kids and adults with a large menu of family-priced American classics—good burgers and fries, barbecue pork sandwiches, salads, and mesquite-smoked ribs. A large mural of the town's heyday along the "Mother Road" and a historic car on the roof make this a Route 66 favorite. Kids enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and jukebox tunes.

    233 W. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86046, USA
    928-635–2445

    Known For

    • Burgers and barbecue
    • Nice patio
    • Craft beers from local breweries
  • 3. Dara Thai Twisters

    $

    Formerly a popular diner and soda fountain known as Twisters, this Thai restaurant serves curries, noodle dishes, and tom yum soup. Sip beer or tiger milk tea, a form of boba, and finish with a scoop of ice cream surrounded by Route 66 nostalgia. The menu has kept a few Twisters' favorites on the menu, including burgers and milkshakes, for those feeling nostalgic. 

    417 E. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86046, USA
    928-635–0266

    Known For

    • Thai food served in a ’50s-style diner
    • Vegetarian options
    • Tiger milk tea

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 4. Foodie Club

    $$

    An alternative to the area’s fast-food chains, this gourmet sandwich shop and diner serves traditional and Latin American–inspired breakfast and lunch all day. Order a breakfast burrito, pancakes, or eggs before heading into the park, or down a hot or cold sandwich, torta, or french fries topped with carne asada when you return. You can also take items to go for a picnic on the South Rim. The small patio in front is great for people-watching as you sip an espresso drink or smoothie.

    400 Hwy. 64/U.S. 180, Arizona, 86023, USA
    928-638--3115

    Known For

    • Fresh, quality food served quickly
    • Gluten-free and vegetarian options
    • Grab-and-go items
  • 5. Grand Canyon Chocolate Factory

    $

    Across the street from the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and IMAX theater, this sweet shop sells 15 different flavors of truffles, 18 types of fudge, 24 flavors of gelato, candy, popcorn, trail mix, and caramel apples.

    469 Hwy. 64, Arizona, 86023, USA
    928-853--9753

    Known For

    • Everything but gelato made on-site
    • Trail mix for a Grand Canyon hike
    • Tasty fudge flavors
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  • 6. MartAnne's Breakfast Palace

    $$

    Don't let the name mislead you: this South-of-the-border Route 66 diner serves breakfast (all day), lunch, and dinner in a bright space decorated with Día de Los Muertos–inspired paintings. House specialties include a green chile pork enchilada topped with two eggs and J.B.'s Volcano: a mound of chilaquiles drenched in that same green chile pork, loaded with chorizo and crowned by an over-medium egg. Order a breakfast cocktail or coffee to complement your morning meal. Burritos and street tacos dominate the lunch and dinner menu.

    112 E. Rt. 66, Arizona, 86001, USA
    928-773--4701

    Known For

    • Generous portions
    • Vibrantly colored walls and plates
    • Waits, especially on weekends, for breakfast
  • 7. Pine Country Restaurant

    $$

    Faux pine boughs, pine dining booths, and curtains that only a grandma would hang lend a country charm to this diner known for its extra-large pies and downhome country cooking. Breakfast lovers dig into homemade cinnamon rolls, huevos rancheros with pork green chile, and omelets, while later in the day sandwiches, steaks, ribs, salads, and pastas dominate the menu.

    107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Arizona, 86406, USA
    928-635--9718

    Known For

    • Fresh-baked pies, stuffed with decadent fillings
    • Coffee bar with drinks named for famous cowboys
    • Traditional and Mexican breakfasts served all day
  • 8. Plaza Bonita

    $$

    One of a chain of Mexican restaurants spread throughout the state, this location dishes up standard south-of-the-border fare like enchiladas, nachos, and shredded beef burritos, as well as more unique offerings such as snapper Veracruz and mole. Save room for dessert; the impressive menu has all the Mexican restaurant staples, from churros and flan to deep-fried ice cream. The full-service bar pours 10 different margaritas with the option to add one of seven different flavors, including prickly pear and jalapeño.

    352 Hwy. 64/U.S. 180, Arizona, 86023, USA
    928-638--8900

    Known For

    • One of the best bars for cocktails in Tusayan
    • Discount for paying in cash or staying at Red Feather Lodge next door
    • Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes
  • 9. Salsa Brava

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    This cheerful Mexican restaurant, with light-wood booths and colorful designs, eschews heavy Sonoran-style fare in favor of the grilled dishes found in Guadalajara. The fish tacos are particularly good, and you can substitute grilled vegetables for the rice and beans if you prefer a lower-carb meal. 

    2220 E. Rte. 66, Arizona, 86001, USA
    928-779–5293

    Known For

    • Unpretentious, fresh Mexican food
    • Plenty of gluten-free dishes
    • Appearance on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

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