Arizona Restaurant Week Scottsdale 2026: Where to Eat September 18–27 |
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week 2026 returns September 18–27, giving Scottsdale diners ten days to explore special prix-fixe menus at restaurants across the Valley and throughout Arizona. For local dining inspiration, start with the Try Scottsdale Insider Arizona Restaurant Week Scottsdale guide and browse even more local options in the Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants Directory.
Restaurant Week is designed to encourage diners to try new restaurants while supporting Arizona’s culinary scene, with participating restaurants offering special three-course prix-fixe menus at select price points. Scottsdale’s dining scene is already one of the strongest in the state, and readers can explore more local favorites through 12 Best Old Town Scottsdale Restaurants Locals Love and the Inside AZ Scottsdale dining directory.
When Is Fall Arizona Restaurant Week 2026?
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week runs from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 27, 2026. The event gives diners a limited window to enjoy special menus at participating restaurants, making it one of the best times of the year to explore Scottsdale dining. For more ideas before making a reservation, visit the Old Town Scottsdale Dining Guide and discover additional restaurants through Inside AZ.
How Arizona Restaurant Week Works
Participating restaurants offer specially created prix-fixe menus, typically built around multiple courses and Restaurant Week pricing. The official event lists common dinner price points of $33, $44 and $55, although some participating restaurants offer lunch menus or pricing for couples. Diners planning a Scottsdale night out can also compare local options through Try Scottsdale Insider’s Old Town Scottsdale happy hour guide and the Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants Directory.
No ticket is required to participate, but reservations are strongly recommended because popular restaurants can fill quickly during Restaurant Week. Diners can still order from a restaurant’s normal menu, but the special Restaurant Week pricing generally applies only to the prix-fixe offering. If you want to build an entire evening around dinner, explore Try Scottsdale Insider’s latest Scottsdale guides and discover nearby Arizona businesses through Inside AZ.
Scottsdale Restaurants Joining Arizona Restaurant Week
Scottsdale has a strong lineup of participating restaurants for Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, ranging from steakhouses and sushi restaurants to Mexican, Mediterranean and Italian concepts. Diners can use the event as a reason to revisit a favorite or try somewhere completely new, while Try Scottsdale Insider’s hottest new Scottsdale restaurants guide and Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants provide even more local dining ideas.
New Scottsdale Restaurants Participating This Fall
Several Scottsdale restaurants are listed among the new participants for the 2026 fall event, including Cook & Craft, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant Scottsdale, JING Scottsdale, PINYON Coastal Mediterranean, Pistoleros Parrilla, Shiso Sushi, Society Swan, Starfish Scottsdale, Telefèric Barcelona and Tomu-San Sushi. For more Scottsdale restaurant discoveries, explore Try Scottsdale Insider’s Scottsdale restaurant coverage and browse local listings through Inside AZ.
Other Scottsdale participants highlighted by the official Restaurant Week lineup include Cien Agaves Scottsdale, Marcellino Ristorante, KAUBOI, Quill Creek Restaurant and Grill and Lincoln Steakhouse & Bar. With so many cuisines represented, Restaurant Week is a good opportunity to move beyond the same familiar dining choices and discover another side of Scottsdale. Readers can also use the 12 Best Old Town Scottsdale Restaurants guide alongside Inside AZ to plan additional stops.
PINYON Coastal Mediterranean Joins Restaurant Week
PINYON Coastal Mediterranean is among Scottsdale’s new Fall Arizona Restaurant Week participants, with the event listing it at a $55 price point. The restaurant adds a coastal Mediterranean option to the Scottsdale lineup, making it a strong choice for diners looking for something beyond traditional steakhouse or Southwestern fare. Learn more about the restaurant in Try Scottsdale Insider’s PINYON Restaurant Scottsdale feature and find more Scottsdale restaurants through Inside AZ.
Scottsdale Dining Continues to Expand
PINYON is part of a broader wave of new and evolving Scottsdale restaurants helping keep the city’s dining scene fresh. From Mediterranean concepts and sushi to steakhouses and creative Mexican restaurants, Scottsdale continues to attract concepts that appeal to both local diners and visitors. See what else is opening through Try Scottsdale Insider’s guide to Scottsdale’s hottest new restaurants and explore the wider dining scene through Inside AZ.
Nobu Scottsdale Offers a $55 Restaurant Week Experience
Nobu Scottsdale is offering a special three-course Restaurant Week experience priced at $55 per person. The menu highlights include signature Nobu dishes such as Rock Shrimp Tempura, sashimi paired with Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna, Black Cod with Miso and a Mini Semifreddo dessert. For more upscale Scottsdale dining ideas, explore Try Scottsdale Insider’s Scottsdale Michelin Guide coverage and discover additional restaurants through Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants.
A Chance to Experience Scottsdale Fine Dining for Less
One of Restaurant Week’s biggest advantages is the opportunity to experience higher-end Scottsdale restaurants through a structured prix-fixe menu that can be easier to budget for than a traditional dinner. Scottsdale’s growing reputation for destination dining is also reflected in the city’s recent Michelin Guide recognition, covered in Try Scottsdale Insider’s Michelin Guide Scottsdale story, while Inside AZ provides a broader directory of local restaurants.
Old Town Scottsdale Is a Great Place to Start
Old Town Scottsdale remains one of the easiest areas to build a full Restaurant Week evening around because restaurants, bars, galleries and entertainment are concentrated within a relatively compact area. Before making reservations, explore the Old Town Scottsdale Dining Guide and compare more restaurant options through the Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants Directory.
Turn Restaurant Week Into a Scottsdale Night Out
A Restaurant Week reservation can easily become a full night out with happy hour before dinner, a walk through Old Town or drinks afterward. If that sounds like your kind of evening, start with Try Scottsdale Insider’s guide to the best happy hours in Old Town Scottsdale and use Inside AZ to discover additional local businesses nearby.
Restaurant Week Arrives as Scottsdale Enters Fall Season
The timing of Fall Arizona Restaurant Week is especially good for Scottsdale because September marks the beginning of the city’s transition into its busier fall and winter season. Seasonal residents begin returning, evening temperatures gradually improve and restaurants prepare for stronger traffic. Follow that transition through Try Scottsdale Insider and discover more local businesses through the Inside AZ Arizona Business Directory.
A Big Ten Days for Scottsdale Restaurants
Between Restaurant Week, fall events and returning visitors, September 18–27 could be an important stretch for Scottsdale restaurants. The event encourages residents to dine locally while giving visitors an easy way to experience multiple restaurants during a single trip. Keep up with Scottsdale dining news at Try Scottsdale Insider and continue supporting local restaurants through Inside AZ.
Tips for Arizona Restaurant Week in Scottsdale
Reservations are highly recommended, especially for Friday and Saturday nights and for high-profile Scottsdale restaurants. Review the Restaurant Week menu before booking, confirm whether the listed price is per person or per couple and remember that beverages, tax and gratuity may not be included unless specifically noted. For more planning ideas, use Try Scottsdale Insider’s Old Town restaurant recommendations and Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants.
Try Somewhere New This Restaurant WeekThe real value of Arizona Restaurant Week is not simply getting a special menu—it is having a reason to explore restaurants you may otherwise overlook. Whether you choose a longtime Scottsdale favorite or one of this year’s new participants, Restaurant Week makes September one of the best times to explore the city’s dining scene. Discover more local favorites through Try Scottsdale Insider and the Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants Directory.
Make Your Scottsdale Restaurant Week Reservations Early
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week runs September 18–27, 2026, and Scottsdale has enough participating restaurants to make the event worth exploring more than once. Whether you are looking for steak, sushi, Mediterranean cuisine, Mexican food, Italian dining or a special fine-dining experience, this year’s lineup offers plenty of choices. Keep discovering the Scottsdale food scene with Try Scottsdale Insider and browse local restaurant listings through Inside AZ.
Stay Connected With Scottsdale Dining News
For Scottsdale restaurant news, new openings, local dining guides and things to do, follow Try Scottsdale Insider, and when you are ready to find even more Scottsdale restaurants and Arizona businesses, explore Inside AZ Scottsdale Restaurants.
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