Scottsdale is magical in spring and summer, and there's nothing better than enjoying a meal or drink outside. Here are the 6 best spots for a patio lunch to enjoy the warm weather.
Get your people-watching fix with patio seating that overlooks a beautiful downtown Scottsdale park. With a kitchen that’s fired up past midnight, bartenders that slip blue cheese-stuffed olives into the city’s iciest martinis, and art installations and floral arrangements that are constantly freshened, this restaurant tends to attract Scottsdale’s most fabulous socialites. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7353 Scottsdale Mall, 480.994.5576, az88.com
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Ladies who lunch love this ultrafeminine and vaguely country French boutique cafe that specializes in entree salads, crepes, gourmet sandwiches and housemade desserts. Find your place on one of Scottsdale’s most beloved garden patios to toast life with family and friends. 7014 E. First Ave., Scottsdale, 480.941.5665, arcadiafarmscafe.com
If you are visiting the Valley of the Sun, you should put this on your list of not-to-miss stops. Located at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort, the patio boasts stunning views of Paradise Valley that can’t be beat. Food Network star chef Beau MacMillan has created a bold and whimsical menu of American cuisine with Asian elements. His culinary delights—paired with watching the sunset—add up to one stellar outdoor dining experience. 5700 E. McDonald Drive, 855.421.3522, sanctuaryoncamelback.com
Located along the canal, Olive & Ivy's massive patio feels more like Southern France than Southern Scottsdale. Enter your own Mediterranean world as you dine under shady trees and enjoy seafood dishes, like sea scallops, and shareable plates, like lamb meatballs in a warm pita. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Road, 480.751.2200, oliveandivyrestaurant.com
Take in sweeping sunset views as you sip a tropical cocktail and enjoy a divine filet or elevated seafood, like ahi tuna, blue crab or mahi mahi, at this restaurant located in the upscale Kierland Commons shopping district. 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Ste. 100, 480.503.3668, tommybahama.com
Located on the second story of the Scottsdale Airport Aviation Center, this elevated patio affords its patrons a rare opportunity to watch private jets arrive and depart from in a sleek, modern atmosphere. Offering a classic menu with a farm-to-table focus, Volanti serves lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends. 15000 N. Airport Drive, 480.657.2426, volantiscottsdale.com
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