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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Outdoor enthusiasts can take the Airport Loop Trails that takes you to the upper slope of Airport Mesa (Table Top Mountain), which offers great views of West Sedona, Capitol Butte, and Wilson Mountain.
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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. I would love to visit here, and relish the delicious dishes on its menu while enjoying the spectacular view. 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, United States
Website: The Hudson
Opening hours: 11:30am - 9pm (daily)
Menu: Bison burger, butternut squash ravioli, and chicken pot pie. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“The views are amazing. I would highly recommend. The food was really good and the atmosphere. We will definitely be returning when we travel to Sedona again” - by Google reviewer, Yari Gonzalez
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.
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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. I can already imagine myself documenting my favorite travel memories while enjoying a feast here. 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, United States
Website: Che Ah Chi
Opening hours: Breakfast: 6:30am - 11am; Lunch: 11am - 3:30 pm; Dinner: 5pm - 9pm (daily)
Menu: Eggs benedict. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“Wow! What an absolute perfect night, with a spectacular view, amazing staff and divine food. Can’t wait to come back!” - by Google reviewer, Stefania
3. Elote Cafe: unique Mexican eats
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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. I feel this charming place is ideal for big families and groups.
Elote Cafe
Address: 350 Jordan Road, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
Website: Elote Cafe
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 5 pm onwards (closed from Sun - Mon)
Menu: Elote corn, Mexican chocolate pie, and smoked pork cheeks. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
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 state route 179, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
Website: Hideaway House
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 8:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 9pm
Menu: Margherita pizza, pear & honey crostini, and meat lasagna. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“Great view towards to red rock when sitting outside for brunch…” - by Google reviewer, Molly
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.
I am impressed with the vibes from the pictures posted by previous guests and would love to visit the place during my trip to Sedona to enjoy the views from here.
Cucina Rustica
Address: “The Collective” Village of Oak Creek, 7000 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86351, United States
Website: Cucina Rustica
Opening hours: 5pm - 9pm (daily)
Menu: Cozze trifolate, filetto di manzo, pina paloma, and rockin red mule. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
6. Indian Gardens Cafe & Market: delicious plates and garden view
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Fancy a Sedona breakfast with a view? Indian Gardens Cafe & Market is surrounded by mighty oak trees and tall evergreen pines with an incredible backdrop of red-faced rocks and cliffs. Indian Gardens Cafe & Market 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 Gardens Cafe & Market’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 Cafe & Market
Address: 3951 N State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
Website: Indian Gardens Cafe & Market
Opening hours: 8am - 4pm (daily
Menu: Breakfast burrito, avocado toast, and French toast. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Not specified
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
Opening hours: Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am; Lunch 11:30am - 4pm; Dinner Sun - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri & Sat: Dinner 5pm - 10pm (daily)
Menu: Lobster tacos, short rib tacos, and pork belly tostadas. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“I recently dined at SaltRock Kitchen restaurant that offers a stunning view of the Red Rocks Mountains… From the moment we arrived, the outstanding service made us feel incredibly welcomed and valued. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable, and eager to ensure we had a perfect evening…” - by Google reviewer, Natalia Med
8. Creekside American Bistro: carefree dining by the brook
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Overlooking Oak Creek, Creekside American Bistro 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 American Bistro 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 American Bistro’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 American Bistro has a wide-range of options.
Creekside American Bistro
Address: 251 AZ-179, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
Website: Creekside American Bistro
Opening hours: Breakfast, lunch, brunch 7:30am - 4pm; dinner 4pm - 10pm (daily)
Menu: Chilaquiles and Ms. Emily’s flakey warm croissant. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“I absolutely loved it! The service was incredible…I sat outside in the back patio with a great view of the red rocks.” - by Google reviewer, Crystal C
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. I will definitely add this place to my bucket list for Sedona to enjoy delicious meals and breathtaking views. 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, United States
Website: Canyon Breeze Restaurant
Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 9am - 8:30pm; Fri - Sat: 9am - 9pm
Menu: Taco salad bowl, salads, and southwest chicken wrap. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Not specified
What guests are saying about the restaurant and view:
“Great spot with an amazing view…The view on the back patio is stunning…” - by Google reviewer, Tatum Picha
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.
I feel this place is ideal for a romantic date or proposal.
Cress on Oak Creek
Address: 301 Little Ln, Sedona, AZ 86336, United States
Website: Cress on Oak Creek
Opening hours: Mon - Sun: Breakfast: 7am - 10:30am, Lunch: 11am - 2pm, Bar Menu Only: 2pm - 5pm, Dinner: 5pm - 9pm; Sun: Brunch: 10am - 2pm, Bar Menu Only: 2pm - 5pm, Dinner: 5pm - 9pm
Menu: Chilaquiles, olive oil pancakes, and L'Auberge de Sedona burger. View the menu here.
Reservation required: Yes
Delicious foods and views in Sedona
Sedona boasts beautiful landscapes and offers several things to do during your trip. 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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