Best Restaurants in Scottsdale Quarter

By Jake Rockwell & Sherrie Rockwell

Scottsdale Quarter is one of the easier places in town to make a day of it: shop for a while, then sit down for a real meal instead of a food court. ScottsdaleRestaurants.com has reviewed most of the restaurants here, and this guide covers the best picks for lunch, happy hour and dinner, plus parking and things to do.

Quick picks at Scottsdale Quarter

• Special-occasion dinner: Dominick’s Steakhouse (4.4).
• Happy hour and a big group: Culinary Dropout (4.1).
• Ramen, sushi and bao: OBON (3.9).
• Tacos: SOL Mexican Cocina (3.9).
• Healthy lunch: True Food Kitchen.
• Burgers and pizza: Zinburger and Grimaldi’s.

Dominick’s Steakhouse

Dominick’s is the Quarter’s dress-up dinner. The filets are the reason to go, and the whipped potatoes with crab and shrimp are worth ordering on the side. There’s live music, which makes it a good pick for an anniversary or birthday. Our review rated it a 4.4.

Culinary Dropout

The Quarter location has an open floor plan, lots of windows, live music and a backyard with cornhole and ping pong. Happy hour runs 2 to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, and it’s the best time to go. The house-made potato chips and the soft pretzels with provolone fondue are the classic orders, and the popcorn shrimp and Brussels sprouts are worth adding. Our review gave it a 4.1.

OBON Sushi + Bar + Ramen

OBON covers sushi, ramen and small plates. The fried chicken bao and the OBON ramen were the standouts in our review. It scored a 3.9.

SOL Mexican Cocina

SOL is the Quarter’s go-to for tacos. Try the Taco Vampiro and the chicken tortilla soup. Our review rated it a 3.9.

True Food Kitchen

True Food is the healthy option, with dishes for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and low-carb eaters, and a menu that changes with the seasons. The Korean noodle bowl, the fennel chicken sausage lasagna and the gluten-free pizza are the dishes from our review, and the refreshers live up to the name.

Zinburger

Zinburger is an easy, casual lunch. You can turn any burger into a bowl, or swap in chicken, turkey or no meat at all. The classics are all there: a double-smoked bacon burger, onion rings, fries and sweet potato fries, and banana cream pie for dessert. It’s open 11 to 9 Sunday through Thursday and until 10 on Friday and Saturday.

Grimaldi’s

Grimaldi’s does thin-crust pizza from a coal-fired brick oven. The prosciutto and arugula pie is a favorite, and the dessert trio lets you try the tiramisu, cheesecake and cannoli.

A note on Etta

Etta, the wood-fired Italian spot from the Maple & Ash team that used to be on this list, closed in January 2026. The space reopened as The Guest House. We haven’t been yet, so it’s not on our list for now. Our old Etta review is still up for the record.

Things to do at Scottsdale Quarter

• Shopping: the Quarter is an open-air center with a mix of national brands and locally owned shops, plus beauty, wellness and home stores. See the center map.
• Events: Scottsdale Quarter hosts live music, fitness events and family-friendly experiences throughout the year. The current calendar is on the official events page.
• Splash fountain: the pop-jet fountain in the center is open daily during center hours, a handy break for kids.
• Mini golf: Puttshack is at the Quarter, with tech-driven mini golf and a restaurant. Puttshack suggests ages 7 and up for the golf.
• Pet friendly: the center allows leashed pets outdoors. Not every shop lets pets inside, so check before you walk in.

Store hours are generally 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurant hours vary, so check the place you’re headed. Details are on the Scottsdale Quarter visitor page.

Parking at Scottsdale Quarter

Scottsdale Quarter is at 15279 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, on Scottsdale Road just south of Greenway-Hayden Loop, near Loop 101. Parking is free. There is general, accessible and covered parking in three garages, plus street parking and valet.

• Valet: at the east side of The Quad. There are also restaurant valet stations at The Guest House, Dominick’s Steakhouse, and Eddie V’s Prime Seafood after 4 p.m.
• EV charging: in front of vineyard vines, at the east entrances of the North and South Garages, and on the first floor of the East Garage.
• Accessible parking: in all three parking garages.
• Bike racks: located throughout the property.

Parking details are on the official about page and the visit page.

Just across the street

Kierland Commons is across Scottsdale Road, so if nothing here fits, you can walk over for dinner at North Italia or Zinc Bistro. Our Kierland Commons guide covers where to eat, things to do and parking on that side. For more around this part of town, see our guide to the best restaurants in North Scottsdale.

For another open-air shopping and dining center a short drive west, see our Desert Ridge guide.

FAQ: Scottsdale Quarter

Is parking free at Scottsdale Quarter?

Yes. The center says parking is always free, including general, accessible and covered parking in three garages, plus street parking. Paid valet is available at the east side of The Quad and at some restaurants.

What is there to do at Scottsdale Quarter besides eat?

Shopping, a splash fountain that’s open during center hours, seasonal events and live music, and mini golf at Puttshack. The current event calendar is on the Scottsdale Quarter events page.

Which Scottsdale Quarter restaurants have you reviewed?

Dominick’s Steakhouse, Culinary Dropout, OBON, SOL Mexican Cocina, True Food Kitchen and Puttshack. Zinburger and Grimaldi’s are also in this guide. Our old Etta review is still up, though that restaurant has closed.

Is Scottsdale Quarter the same as Kierland Commons?

No. They’re two separate centers on opposite sides of Scottsdale Road. See our Kierland Commons guide for that side.

What are the Scottsdale Quarter hours?

The center lists store hours as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Restaurant hours vary, so check each one before you go.