Best Dinner Places to Eat in Maricopa

"Set within the Sheraton Grand Hotel at Wild Horse Pass, Kai Restaurant is a five-star, award-winning restaurant that serves elite interpretations of Native American fare. The elegantly appointed dining establishment features calming décor in warm earthy tones and floor-to-ceiling windows with spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding desert landscape. The restaurant specializes in using fresh locally sourced ingredients and regional produce along with rich Arizona-made olive oil to prepare sublime dishes with time-honored Native American techniques."

"The ancient farmed and wild foods of the Sonoran Desert get a global filter at Kai, owned by the Gila River Indian Community. Chef Ryan Swanson’s “Pee-posh garden” unites the best of the desert’s seasonal bounty in one dish, emulating a garden. Right now, that means “plants” like hedgehog mushrooms, fermented I’itoi onion, and pickled baby corn from an Akimel O’odham farm, all interspersed with espuma and frozen pesto."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. One of Chef Swanson's favorite seafood creations: Steelhead Trout & Sturgeon Roe with warm tomato gazpacho water, Arizona juniper, nasturtium petals and charred leeks. Kai - the name means “seed” in the language of the native Pima tribe whose home is nearby - is Arizona’s only restaurant to have secured AAA’s prestigious five-star rating."

"Arizona Grand Spa envelops guests in a serene environment from the first moment to the last. Treatments like relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials, therapeutic body treatments and salon services are tailored to each guest’s preferences. The spa even offers custom services, and special services just for kids or teens."

"Featuring a water park and a full-service spa, this luxury resort offers fun for all ages. Free Wi-Fi is included in each spacious guest suite. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 7 miles away."

"Arizona Grand Resort, with thrilling gigantic water slides and golf course, is a superb choice for all types of families."

"This farmhouse turned eatery, nestled in the historic Farm at South Mountain, is a love fest both in setting and cuisine. Its rural tranquility offers a lush backdrop for guests as well as chef Dustin Christofolo, whose daily menu of contemporary American farm cuisine includes ingredients harvested at next-door Soil & Seed Garden. Whether clinking glasses of vino at the exclusive Brick Oven Table on the patio or holding hands over a dish of dreamy homemade pasta in front of a crackling fire, Quiessence at The Farm has amore written all over it."

"No list of the most romantic restaurants in Phoenix would be complete without mentioning one of the absolute most amorous spots in the city, Quiessence at The Farm. Serving up a true love fest of flavours and ambiance, the tranquil setting lends itself to an idyllic romantic evening for two. Ingredients are harvested next door, ensuring food is fresh and fantastic."

"Quiessence restaurant is located in the back of The Farm at South Mountain, an oasis that takes you just slightly outside the typical desert landscape. You can dine either on the farmhouse patio or out on the lawn beneath the Valley sky. The menu is made up of local ingredients from the farm and other local businesses."

"Rustler's Rooste is Phoenix's down-home gem, a destination cowboy steakhouse serving up thick and juicy steaks, ribs, chicken and the freshest seafood around. Appetizers are rather unique at this popular restaurant (rattlesnake, anyone?), but it's all part of the fun. One of the more popular dining options at Rustler's Rooste is Cowboy Stuff, a family-style dinner that includes barbecue chicken, shrimp, beans, baked potatoes, swordfish, pork ribs, sirloin steak strips, corn-on-the-cob, fresh raw vegetables, and rolls with a side of butter and honey."

"There’s no restaurant in Phoenix quite as unique and family-friendly as Rustler’s Rooste. With an indoor slide and a live longhorn at its entrance, some children might even think it’s a Western playground. Your kids will relish the incredible family-oriented features of this restaurant, such as its cotton candy in a bucket and roaming magician."

"Rustler's Rooste is a popular local steakhouse where the food isn't necessarily the main attraction. A live bull greets you from a pen near the front door, you can take the tin slide to your table, a live Western band plays nightly, and most tables have an outstanding view of the Phoenix skyline and Camelback Mountain."

"Morning Glory Café is a favorite brunch spot with a sunny outdoor patio and the ambiance of a friendly farmer’s house that attracts a regular morning crowd. Part of the Farm at South Mountain, a complex of eateries, gardens, and event spaces in South Phoenix, Morning Glory Café serves a delicious menu for breakfast with dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients, many of which come from the adjacent herb and vegetable plot. Surrounded by green lawns and leafy trees, giving the café a non-Arizonan feel, Morning Glory Café is the perfect place for a rustic yet slightly refined breakfast with dishes like chicken enchiladas with two eggs done any way and steelhead trout omelets filled with heavily smoked trout and served with roasted peppers and goat cheese whipped with cream."

"Morning Glory Café is nestled in the Farm at South Mountain, an oasis in the middle of Phoenix. Turn into the farm’s road and the city disappears: surrounded by trees, the only noise one hears is the crunch of the gravel under the wheels. At the end of the road, a small outdoor dining area appears with picnic tables and chairs spaced for safety on the patio."

"This brunch spot is a favorite amongst Phoenix residents; it is always packed full for breakfast and lunch. Their patio setting is designed for you to sit and enjoy their fantastic muffins and incredible pastries. Another meal to try out is their omelets; it is one of the best in the city."

"The annual Homestyle Turkey n’ Dressing Meal ($12.99) is comprised of turkey with dressing and gravy, a sampling of sugar cured ham, sweet potato casserole, cranberry relish, one country side, buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, a refillable beverage and slice of pumpkin pie."

"Staying power: The Sonoran-style restaurant that Eloise Franklin opened on April 7, 1967, with just a dozen tables and her mother’s recipes remains a family operation today. After a three-month closure in 2012 due to the demolition of the shopping center where the original location stood, La Fonda reopened in a larger space where it continues to serve simple but delicious favorites with second and third generations at the helm, led by Franklin’s daughter and son-in-law Janet and Ray Pedraza."

"The food not the best and the drinks like mango lassie the y would give you only half of the drink and the rest ice a little bit too expensive I ordered ..."

"Located inside the Marriott Phoenix Chandler, the daily lunch express special is designed to get diners in and out quickly. Get a half-sandwich and half-salad or cup of soup for $15. Mull over options such as the signature roasted chicken tortilla soup, chicken chopped salad, compressed serrano-watermelon salad, classic club sandwich, a classic club or chicken Caesar wrap."

"Located southwest of Phoenix, Estrella Mountain Regional Park boasts 20,000 acres of pristine desert, mountains and even a large wetland. Amenities are available to visitors, including baseball fields, the only grass picnic area (65-acres) in the Maricopa County Park System, a golf course, fishing from the Gila River, and over 33 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Short hikes include the 2.4-mile Baseline Trail and all day hikes include the Pedersen Trail which encompasses 8.7 miles."

"Located at the Arizona Mills in Tempe, Sea Life Arizona is a 26,000-square foot interactive aquarium that is home to thousands of aquatic and marine creatures in a variety of habitats. The family-friendly park features state-of-the-art attractions such as a 360° ocean tunnel where visitors can see sharks, rays and turtles glide past and over them, an interactive scavenger hunt, and several interactive touch pools where sea creatures can be touched. The first-of-its-kind, outdoor Colorado River Adventure attraction allows kids to twist, turn and control the water path of the Colorado River from the Rocky Mountains to the Sea of Cortez and learn how land-locked desert cities affect the ocean."

"SEA LIFE is the world’s largest family of aquariums and includes SEA LIFE Aquariums in North America including SEA LIFE Arizona, Carlsbad, Charlotte-Concord, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, Mall of America, Michigan, New Jersey (opening soon), Orlando, and San Antonio (opening soon). From its origins in 1979 in Oban, Scotland, SEA LIFE now provides immersive marine experiences in nearly 50 locations in 17 countries around the world. We aim share our passion for the creatures of the oceans and to make our guests fall in love with them."

"5000 S Arizona Mills Cir Suite 145Tempe, AZ 85282(877) 526-3960. Click Here To See Ticket Price. SEA Life Arizona is one of our favorite kid-friendly attractions in the area."

"Deeply atmospheric temple complex, encircled by lanes but peaceful inside. Here there's a (rare) stone statue of an upright, standing Ganesh, said to be over 1500 years old, who is depicted with a flat head – said to mark the spot where the demon Ravana struck him. This is the second most holy site in Gokarna and it's customary for pilgrims to visit here first before heading to the neighbouring Mahabaleshwara Temple. Foreigners are not allowed inside the inner sanctum."

"Laveen’s best-kept secret might just be Scooptacular, a small but cheery ice cream shop featuring fun and interesting flavors. At this suburban strip mall ice cream destination, you’ll find made-in-house ice cream including citrus cream cheese, green apple, taro, red velvet cake, and more. Our favorite might be Scooptacular’s Playdough, a simple but fun-looking flavor made with three different colors of sweet cream-flavored ice cream."

"Handcrafted ice cream is usually the best; especially when it comes in some kooky creations that you can’t find anywhere else (like cookie monster and playdough flavors). Well, anywhere but Scooptacular that is."

"Squarz might be most known for its savory hand pies, but the croissant menu is long and lusty. We’re talking croissant incarnations like triple chocolate, lemon, vegan coconut berry, caramel, cinnamon roll, each baked then heated up for a hot-out-of-the-oven, just-for-you creation. They also have a chocolate Oreo croissant stuffed with a creamy filling and a colorful cosmic croissant that looks like confetti on crack."

"There’s the classic Napoleon ($1.50, $3.95); chocolate éclair ($1.50, $2.95); and cream puffs stuffed with vanilla Bavarian cream and a white chocolate garnish ($1.50). Also, creme brulee nestled in a shortbread tart shell ($3.95); and petit fours ($1.95), light cake slices layered with raspberry jam and enveloped in fondant."

"Honeymoon Sweets offers a little bit of everything from wedding cakes and birthday cakes to cookies and bars. Their festive sugar cookies are a great decoration for any occasion, and the best part is that they're equally as delicious. (606 W Southern Ave Suite 1, Tempe)"