Top Restaurants in Sedona, Arizona

Cafe Elote

Cuisine: Mexican
Price: $$$

Offering up Mexican cuisine modified by Southwestern influences, Cafe Elote has exactly the kind of regional upscale food that rounds off any area vacation. Using organic and local ingredients whenever possible, the food is as fresh as can be with the expert preparation that only a truly skilled chef can create. Start off your meal with the corn and spicy mayo-based appetizer called elote; it's so good that even the restaurant bears its name. Compliment your meal with one of the Arizonan wines or beers and really indulge in the local experience. Sitting atop the King's Ransom Motel, the restaurant also has great views of the famous Sonoran desert which really rounds out the whole local dining experience.

Cucina Rustica

Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$$

The second Sedona area Italian restaurant created by Dahl & Diluca, Cucina Rustica offers as authentic an Italian dining experience as you're likely to find in the middle of the United States. Aesthetically, the rooms decorated with rustic Italian colors and furnishings to the patio shaded with leafy trees create is an amazing visual escape from the everyday. Every selection from the menu, which is heavy on seafood and pasta dishes, offers a rich and complex taste. The dining experience is best when complimented by one of the wines available, and the experienced staff can help you pick out the perfect bottle to pair with any meal.

D'lish

Cuisine: Vegetarian
Price: $$

In a city where spiritual rejuvenation and physical reinvigoration are key experiences for locals and tourists alike, it only makes sense to try to care for your body while you're there. A trip to D'lish is perfect - with its fully vegan menu and selections that will fill you up will still being far healthier than many meat dishes. For omnivores, the seitan and tempeh burgers are a great choice. Diners with more stringent culinary restrictions, like raw foods only or gluten-free meals, can also enjoy many of the restaurant offerings. In addition to its lunch and dinner hours, D'lish is also open for weekend brunch, serving up vegan pastries, breakfast burritos, pancakes and more.

Hideaway Restaurant

Cuisine: Italian
Price: $$

If you can find the Hideaway Restaurant, whose name is quite apt given its quite unannounced location, you're in for a great affordable meal. Perfect for families, the pizzas and pastas served include both basic dishes for picky eaters and more exotic flavor combinations for adventurous adults. Sit out on the patio, if the weather allows, and take in the sights and fresh air while enjoying the meal. There's no single thing about the Hideaway that makes it a gem amongst restaurants; it's just solidly good fare and great family atmosphere that make it a safe pick no matter who you're dining with or what time of day it is.

Wildflower Bread Company

Cuisine: Sandwiches
Price: $$

One in a small chain of sandwich shops, Wildflower Bread Company is the perfect restaurant for a filling breakfast or invigorating midday meal while out exploring the town. The lunch menu features not just sandwiches on freshly baked bread, but also wonderful soups and salads. Order a half sandwich and bowl of soup or salad for a meal that tastes gourmet but is easy on the budget. If you're visiting for breakfast, the meal selections range from egg dishes to pancakes, along with a full espresso bar and pastries to satisfy any craving. The only time you can get a taste of the restaurant's pasta dishes is during the dinner hour, and these hearty dishes can be a great, quick way to fill up after a hard day's fun. After you dine, buy a loaf of fresh bread to go if you'll need something to snack on later.