These scenic Arizona restaurants were named among best in US for outdoor dining

Bahar Anooshahr, Arizona Republic
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Open Table released its list of the Most Popular Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in America: 2023 Edition, and six Arizona restaurants made the cut. The list was curated based on "delicious food, beautiful views, and above all, incredible outdoor dining experiences."

The Arizona cities that made the list include metro Phoenix, Sedona and Tucson with restaurants serving cuisines ranging from new American to Mediterranean in locales from waterfront to mountainside.

Visitors from San Francisco and New York waxed poetically about these restaurants, vowing to come back, while Arizona residents shared why they've become go-to dining destinations.

Here's a look at all the Arizona restaurants that made Open Table's top 100 list for outdoor dining.

Best outdoor dining in metro Phoenix

The Spirit of the Border margarita at Lon’s Last Drop, Hermosa Inn.
The Spirit of the Border margarita at Lon’s Last Drop, Hermosa Inn.

Lon's at the Hermosa

  • Rating: 4.9 from 7,898 reviewers

  • Cuisine: American

  • Reviewer quote: "Food and drinks were incredible at an appropriate price. Service was impeccable, kept close attention to us even after accommodating us outdoors, far from the rest of the patrons. Great ambiance, beautifully kept property. Fully recommend for any special events," wrote SantiO.

  • Details: 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. hermosainn.com.

Olive & Ivy

  • Rating: 4.7 from 6,210 reviewers

  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

  • Reviewer quote: "What an excellent restaurant! Loved the ambiance, every dish and our server Mark Anthony was outstanding! Fantastic prices for such intricate dishes, definitely recommend and will be back!" wrote Sandy B.

  • Details: 7135 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. 480-751-2200, oliveandivyrestaurant.com.

Zinc Bistro

  • Rating: 4.6 from 4,479 reviews

  • Cuisine: French

  • Reviewer quote: "We love Zinc Bistro and visit every time we're in town. From the food to service, everything is always spot-on. Great food, service and vibes! 10/10," wrote Ikw21.

  • Details: 15034 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-603-0922, zincbistro.com.

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Best outdoor dining in Sedona

Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill provides some of the best views in Sedona to accompany their excellent food.
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill provides some of the best views in Sedona to accompany their excellent food.

Mariposa

  • Rating: 4.7 from 12,043 reviewers

  • Cuisine: Latin

  • Reviewer quote: "The best restaurant in Sedona. We reserved 2 months in advance to make sure we could get a table when we stayed at the Arabella Hotel. We are on the patio and enjoyed the vistas," wrote Suzie.

  • Details: 700 W. S.R. 89A, Sedona. 602-955-7878, mariposasedona.com.

Best outdoor dining in Tucson

Vivace Restaurant in Tucson offers a stunning view while you dine.
Vivace Restaurant in Tucson offers a stunning view while you dine.

Vivace Restaurant

  • Rating: 4.8 from 7,992 reviewers

  • Cuisine: Italian

  • Reviewer quote: "Vivace is always great. Good food, good service, lovely restaurant and great atmosphere," wrote Wanda.

  • Details: 6440 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson. 520-795-7221, vivacetucson.com.

Wildflower

  • Rating: 4.7 from 5,776 reviewers

  • Cuisine: Contemporary American with Asian and European influence

  • Reviewer quote: "A great experience from start to finish. Will definitely be back!" wrote Nancy D.

  • Details: 7037 N. Oracle Road, Tucson. 520-219-4230, wildflowertucson.com.

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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 6 Arizona restaurants named best outdoor dining in US by Open Table