Best Restaurants
in Sedona.

Sedona's most romantic dining experience — creek-side tables, James Beard-caliber cuisine, Cathedral Rock views.

Set on the banks of Oak Creek at L'Auberge de Sedona resort, this is the pinnacle of Sedona fine dining. The menu changes seasonally with locally-sourced ingredients. The creek-side patio is transcendent at sunset. Prix fixe and à la carte options. Non-hotel guests welcome.

Chef Lisa Dahl's flagship — stunning panoramic views of red rock country, innovative Latin cuisine, and the best sunset dining in Sedona.

Chef Lisa Dahl is Sedona's most celebrated restaurateur and Mariposa is her crown jewel. The panoramic red rock views from the dining room and terrace are arguably the best of any restaurant in Arizona. The Latin-inspired menu is creative and beautifully executed. Always busy — reserve well ahead.

Upscale gastropub with creative American cuisine, an excellent wine and cocktail program, and red rock views.

Hudson sits at the intersection of fine dining and relaxed atmosphere — a gastropub that takes food seriously. Great burgers alongside beautifully executed entrees. Excellent charcuterie boards. The bar program is among Sedona's best. Good for groups.

The most beloved restaurant in Sedona — Chef Jeff Smedstad's Mexican-inspired kitchen with no reservations and lines that form before opening.

No reservations. No phone orders. Just show up 30 minutes before opening and wait. It's absolutely worth it. Chef Jeff Smedstad is a James Beard nominee and his rotating menu of elevated Mexican cuisine is unlike anything else in the Southwest. The elote (street corn) appetizer is life-changing.

Chef Lisa Dahl's intimate Italian and Mediterranean spot — consistently ranked among Arizona's top restaurants.

Another Lisa Dahl gem. Intimate, warm, and consistently excellent. The pasta is handmade, the wine list is thoughtfully curated, and the service is genuinely warm. Located in Uptown Sedona — easy to walk to after shopping. Regulars swear by the gnocchi.

Best live music dining in Sedona — nationally touring acts perform nightly while you dine on elevated American cuisine.

Sound Bites is unique in Sedona — genuinely good food combined with professional live entertainment every night. The music ranges from jazz to country to blues and the quality is surprisingly high. Great for groups and couples alike. Book a table that includes a reserved show seat.

Hidden gem in Oak Creek Canyon — locals' favorite breakfast and lunch spot with creek-side seating and farm-fresh ingredients.

Drive 4 miles north of Sedona on 89A into Oak Creek Canyon and you'll find this beloved roadside cafe with a creek-side deck and some of the best breakfast in Northern Arizona. The market sells local produce and artisan goods. Gets busy on weekends — arrive early.

Creative Mexican cuisine with a Sedona twist — great margaritas, red rock views from the patio, and genuinely good food.

Javelina Cantina sits at the Hillside Sedona shopping center with sweeping views of the red rocks from the patio. The menu leans upscale Mexican — elevated beyond your typical Tex-Mex. The margarita program is excellent. Good happy hour 4–6pm.

Sedona institution since 1950 — 101 omelettes on the menu and a local breakfast tradition.

The Coffee Pot Restaurant is a genuine Sedona institution. Operating since 1950 with 101 omelette varieties on the menu, it's where locals and visitors converge for breakfast. No pretense, no reservations — just great diner food at honest prices. Red Rock views from some tables.

Elegant French-inspired dining inside Sedona's famous arts village — a hidden gem most tourists walk right past.

René is tucked inside Tlaquepaque Arts Village and is easy to miss — which makes it all the more special for those who find it. Classic French technique applied to Southwestern ingredients. White tablecloths, excellent service, and a wine list that punches above its weight.

Charming garden cafe inside Tlaquepaque — perfect for a leisurely lunch between gallery visits.

Set in a garden courtyard inside Tlaquepaque, the Secret Garden Cafe is ideal for a relaxed lunch after shopping the galleries. Salads, sandwiches, soups, and light entrees in a beautiful outdoor setting surrounded by fountains and flowers. Very popular — go on weekdays if possible.

Local Sedona bakery and cafe — best coffee in Sedona and exceptional fresh-baked bread and pastries.

The Wildflower Bread Company is where Sedona locals get their morning coffee and pastries. Fresh-baked bread, excellent breakfast sandwiches, soups, and salads. Multiple locations in Sedona — the West Sedona location is most convenient for early mornings.