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Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)
$$$$•American•4.7(4,842)Tonto Bar & Grill: A Taste of Native Arizona
Please Note: If your desired time is not available, please phone 480-488-0698 Opt.#3 as table availability changes often due to cancellations or inclement weather. Online reservations from 11:00 - 8:00.
Walk Ins accepted.
Enjoy American Southwestern cuisine featuring salads, sandwiches, pasta, fresh seafood, mesquite-grilled steaks, and house-made desserts. One menu is served all day. Tonto Bar & Grill, gives diners a view of modern desert life with a peek into the past. The restaurant sits on what was once Native American land and later used as a stopover camp for the U.S. Cavalry, and the building itself was part of the prestigious Rancho Mañana dude ranch. It’s chock-full of the charm of earlier eras, displaying ranching implements, vintage 1940s photos and original architecture. Today, friendly service, fine casual cuisine, and comfortable atmosphere combine for a rustic yet upscale dininBrugos Italian Bistro
$$$$•Italian•4.8(471)Brugos Pizza & Italian Bistro is a family-owned Italian bistro in beautiful Stagecoach Village in Cave Creek, serving hand-tossed pizza, house-made pastas, classic Italian comfort food, cocktails, wine, and dinner under the patio lights.
Known locally for slow-simmered family sauces, made-from-scratch entrees, and food made the old-school way: no microwaves, no shortcuts. Brugos has a warm Italian living room feel, an indoor-outdoor bar, a dog-friendly patio, and a relaxed supper-club vibe that feels like a real night out.
Perfect for date night, girls’ night, birthdays, out-of-town guests, cocktails at the bar, or an easy neighborhood dinner. Join us for Happy Hour daily 4–6 at the bar, half-off Wine Night Wednesdays, Thursday Chicken Parmesan, dine-in, takeout, and Take-N-Bake pizza.
Walk-ins welcome. Reservations recommended.
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- JjudonaGoldPhoenix / Arizona •20 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoConsistently great food, service, ambiance and I love the desserts...always a treat!! and we love the Calamari appetizer Highly recommendMore infoTonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)$$$$• American• Cave Creek•4.7
- LLindaPhoenix / Arizona •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThere were four of us that had a great lunch experience! Ellie was our server. She was cheerful, polite and service oriented. The shrimp louis salad was delicious with plenty of tasty shrimp and many flavorful goodies tossed in. Ellie told us about their desert chef and the glorious specialties that did not disappoint. Great experience! We will be back. Thank you.More infoKiki Rae's$$$$• Seafood• Cave Creek•4.7
- JJohnGoldPalm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •214 reviews5.0Dined 3 days ago Always my go to when I stay in Carefree! I love the menu, the food, quality, and the exemplary service.More infoKeeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse$$$$• Steakhouse• Carefree•4.7
- AAlexisPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoEmerson was an exceptional server. His recommendations were delicious. We had a pizza and can’t wait to go back to try some of the homemade pastas.More infoPizzicata-Carefree$$$$• Pizzeria• Carefree•4.7
- KKristinGoldSan Diego •8 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe service and food were great. We will definitely be back.More infoBrugos Italian Bistro$$$$• Italian• Cave Creek•4.8
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Cave Creek is a quiet neighborhood in Scottsdale, and the locals take great pride in seafood served at bistros and small restaurants. Between salmon, tuna, and shrimp, seafood exists in the forms of sushi and appetizers. Hotel dining is also prominent in Cave Creek. The Phoenix area is a massive hub for travelers, and hotels have dining areas for guests and the public. Downtown, you can enjoy complete entrees and dessert menus. Lastly, Mexican food is popular in Cave Creek. This type of food is a mix of old and new styles of burritos and tacos. Diners can enjoy these spicy dishes on outdoor patios in the shade.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Cave Creek is Raven's View
The best vegan restaurants in Cave Creek are Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays), Ofrenda and Raven's View
The best vegetarian restaurants in Cave Creek are Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays), Raven's View and Ofrenda
The restaurants with the best service in Cave Creek are Kiki Rae's, Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays) and Raven's View
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Cave Creek are Raven's View, Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays) and Brugos Italian Bistro
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