Savor a bite al fresco under the breathtaking Arizona sunset or the crystal-clear sky with glistening stars at these best Phoenix restaurant patios.
Olive and Ivy
Dine on a Mediterranean-inspired menu with California accents on a gorgeous garden patio with views of the canal at this Scottsdale Waterfront favorite. Shop the marketplace, and enjoy the cocktail lounge and wine boutique while you’re there.
7135 E. Camelback Road, Suite 195
Scottsdale 85251
480-751-2200
Head to the rooftop for a relaxing glass of wine, then overlook the city lights and Grayhawk’s Talon golf course while you dine on rustic Italian fare on comfy fireside picnic tables along the backyard patio. Or, surround yourself with a wrapping 150-year-old Saguaro cactus in the open-aired Saguaro Room.
8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway
Scottsdale 85255
480-502-3100
Elements/Jade Bar
Situated on the northern slope of Camelback Mountain amid the grounds of the posh Sanctuary Resort, this contemporary American restaurant boasts grandiose floor-to-ceiling windows that capture the splendor of sunsets and nearby mountains. Before dinner, grab a refreshing cocktail from the magnificent patio at Jade Bar.
5700 E. McDonald Dr.
Paradise Valley 85253
480-607-2300
Cibo
Famous for its Naples-style pizza, guests feel an at-home comfort sitting along the charming and vibrant patio that wraps around the historic brick house, ensconced in foliage and twinkling lights.
603 N. 5th Ave.
Phoenix 85003
602-441-2697
Saguaro Blossom at Four Seasons Scottsdale
Located at the pool’s edge, Saguaro Blossom at Four Seasons Scottsdale at Troon North offers glorious desert views of Troon Mountain and Pinnacle Peak, from sunrise to sunset, with outdoor seating. Chill out in cabanas and on lounge chairs while enjoying light bites like fruit kebabs, marinated alaskan halibut tacos and a turkey pancetta club.
10600 East Crescent Moon Drive
Scottsdale 85262