With its colorful desert landscape, there’s a definite WOW! element to Sedona. Located just two hours south of Grand Canyon National Park, Sedona is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, steep canyon walls, and fragrant pine forests. But the scenery is only part of the allure. Tourists to Sedona are often amazed by the abundance of high-quality restaurants. Combine these two factors and Sedona is a perfect match for anyone who desires dinner with a view. Here’s a must-see list of wonderful regional and continental cuisines found in the best restaurants in Sedona with a view.
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1. The Hudson: classy and laid-back
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Boasting an upscale yet casual ambiance, The Hudson offers outstanding views of a variety of red rock formations via the breezy patio. Comfort fare is the focus of the menu, with pulled pork tacos and the cherry cobbler a la mode being a couple of the highlights. This Sedona restaurant with a view provides huge portions, so don’t be shy about sharing. The Hudson is famous for its spicy corn chowder, so missing the opportunity to sample a bowl would be criminal. It’s advisable to make reservations, particularly if you want to unwind on the patio and enjoy the Arizona landscape.
The Hudson
Address: 671 Arizona 179 D, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: The Hudson
2. Che Ah Chi: stylish and romantic
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Elevate your dining experience with stunning views of Sedona's red rocks at Che Ah Chi at Enchantment Resort.
Posted by Enchantment Resort on Friday, December 28, 2018
Due to its romantic setting, dining at Che Ah Chi is in high demand and is one of the best places to eat in Sedona with a view, so reservations are paramount. Guests are able to relish top-notch cuisine while admiring the best views of Sedona’s towering red rocks, courtesy of the large floor-to-ceiling windows. If you want to enjoy even better views, Che Ah Chi boasts, and rightfully so, the best outdoor patio in Sedona. Che Ah Chi is the spot for a relaxed scenic breakfast. The morning menu is scrumptious, and the prices are affordable. An absolute treat is the mocha French toast, and the house-brewed coffee is superb. If you decide to splurge on dinner, come at sunset and admire the spectacular changing colors of the buttes.
Che Ah Chi
Address: 525 Boynton Canyon Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Che Ah Chi
3. Elote Cafe: unique Mexican eats
Elote serves Mexican food with a sophisticated flair. Dishes include queso fundido, huitlacoche corn soup, carne asada, and the divine roasted corn appetizer prepared with chili, lime, and cotija cheese. Save room for their Mexican chocolate ice cream with its homemade, dense chocolate flavor. A floor-to-ceiling wall of glass and an intimate patio offer wonderful views of Sedona’s red rocks. Elote is only open for dinner and is by reservations only. Luckily, Elote serves some of the tastiest margaritas in town, which definitely help pass the time.
Elote Cafe
Address: 350 Jordan Road, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Elote Cafe
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4. Hideaway House: easy breezy dining
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Hideaway House is a popular summer hang out due to its winning mix of fabulous red rock views on the shady outdoor patio, fine hearty Italian cuisine, and efficient wait staff. Hideaway House even provides three pet-friendly patios, so you can bring your furry pal along. Hideaway House creates all menu items from scratch. Everything, from the soup stock to bread, is made in house. Feast on homemade pizza, garlic cheese bread, and gooey grilled cheese, the type of food you crave after an arduous hike. Home-cooked food and a fantastic view is a combination you don’t want to miss.
Hideaway House
Address: 231 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Hideaway House
5. Cucina Rustica: Italian charmer
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Showcasing a Tuscan-villa style with charming fireplaces and fountains, decorative ironwork, and Old World doors, Cucina Rustica will take your breath away. Cucina Rustica features live background music in a warm setting. If you can’t get a spot on the stellar patio you can still dine “under the stars” with a starlight ceiling that enhances the dreamy atmosphere. Cucina Rustica offers a farm-to-table approach, serving organically grown foods. The rich Italian-inspired entrees are sophisticated, and the savory chef’s special Seafood Cioppino will soothe your soul. Satisfying any sweet tooth is the must-try Dessert Sampler.
Cucina Rustica
Address: 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351
Website: Cucina Rustica
6. Indian Gardens: delicious plates and garden view
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Fancy a Sedona breakfast with a view? Indian Gardens is surrounded by mighty oak trees and tall evergreen pines with an incredible backdrop of red-faced rocks and cliffs. Indian Gardens only serves a breakfast and lunch menu, and it’s a top choice for either meal. Before or after a morning hike, grab a table on the shady garden patio to enjoy your morning coffee and dine on fluffy pancakes topped with sweet berry compote and macadamia nuts or a warm breakfast burrito. The best item on the menu is Indian Garden’s Peach and Ricotta Toast, comprised of rustic sourdough bread smeared with ricotta cheese and topped with luscious peaches, chopped pistachios, mint leaves, and drizzled with local honey. Your taste buds will rejoice! Lunch items include tasty sandwiches, salads, and soups.
Indian Gardens
Address: 3951 N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Indian Gardens
7. SaltRock Kitchen: flavorful local cuisine
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Dining in Sedona with a view is a one-of-a-kind experience. A delectable and scenic find in Sedona, SaltRock Kitchen has a first-class patio area complete with relaxing red-rock views and picture-perfect desert landscaping. SaltRock Kitchen offers delicious and creative regional Southwestern cuisine, like the locally famous deviled eggs with pasilla-maple syrup, bacon onion marmalade, and grain mustard. The highlight at this restaurant is their amazing Prix Fixe lunch and dinner menus. These three-course menus include appetizer, entree, and dessert.
SaltRock Kitchen
Address: 100 Amara Ln #101, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: SaltRock Kitchen
8. Creekside: carefree dining by the brook
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Overlooking Oak Creek, Creekside offers delightful views of beautiful buttes and tall leafy trees by the soothing creek. A beautiful outdoor patio faces a prominent red rock formation, so diners are afforded a lovely setting while they savor their meal. Creekside is a casual upscale eatery with creative and seasonal entrees, local beers, and even a dog menu if you’re traveling with a four-legged friend. Creekside’s choices can suit anyone’s tastes. From a steak and crab cake combination with a side of spicy green chili grits to a vegan bento box, Creekside has a wide-range of options.
Creekside
Address: 251 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Creekside
9. Canyon Breeze Restaurant: casual dining with a gorgeous view
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Posted by Canyon Breeze on Thursday, March 4, 2021
Sitting outside on the spacious patio under the big blue sky with the red rock formations in the distance is an idyllic setting for diners looking to enjoy a leisurely meal at Canyon Breeze Restaurant. The outdoor patio provides toasty heaters, and there are also viewing telescopes, so diners can admire close-up views of the beautiful red buttes. Canyon Breeze Restaurant is a casual counter-serve establishment of fresh American cuisine. The menu is stuffed with salads, burgers, sandwiches, and cheesy pizzas from the brick-fired oven. Specialties include the Beer Brat topped with sauerkraut and fish and chips with creamy tartar sauce.
Canyon Breeze Restaurant
Address: 300 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Canyon Breeze Restaurant
10. Cress on Oak Creek: fab French fare
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Displaying an easy grace, a romantic setting, and an immeasurably delicious cuisine, Cress on Oak Creek is a creek-side restaurant that’s a cut above. Cress on Oak Creek offers gourmet French fare served on the pretty banks of Oak Creek. The menu is filled with fresh, traditional ingredients, such as lobster, foie gras, and sweetbreads. A stand out dish is the lapin with rose petals, blackberries, and applewood-smoked bacon. The notable wine list and outdoor patio only enhance the dining experience at Cress on Oak Creek. If you want to dine by the water, it’s highly recommended you make reservations.
Cress on Oak Creek
Address: 301 Little Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336
Website: Cress on Oak Creek
Delicious foods and views in Sedona
If filling your days with hiking, biking, bird watching, and sightseeing in Sedona’s great outdoors still hasn’t satisfied your need for more of its natural beauty, then you should look for a dining spot with an incomparable view. This selection of fine restaurants will point you in the right direction for delicious cuisine and astounding views that will add even more to your exciting Arizona dining experience.
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