Guidebook for Cave Creek
Food Scene
Sitting on the patio with the mountains and golf course as your setting is one of the prettiest places to enjoy brunch, dinner or supper. Suppers are exceptional and considered a favorite for many celebrations such as anniversaries or birthdays.
You can reserve a your golf outing while there.
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Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana BlvdSitting on the patio with the mountains and golf course as your setting is one of the prettiest places to enjoy brunch, dinner or supper. Suppers are exceptional and considered a favorite for many celebrations such as anniversaries or birthdays.
You can reserve a your golf outing while there.
One of the top places to visit if you are wanting a special place that's quiet and a bit on the romantic side. Casual to as fancy as you want to get is accepted anytime here. It's your occasion, so make it all you want it to be. The steaks are the best in town and the western atmosphere is fairly intimate with spaced out tables. They also have banquet area for larger private gatherings to be be secluded. Service is usually top notch.
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Cartwright's Modern Cuisine
6710 E Cave Creek RdOne of the top places to visit if you are wanting a special place that's quiet and a bit on the romantic side. Casual to as fancy as you want to get is accepted anytime here. It's your occasion, so make it all you want it to be. The steaks are the best in town and the western atmosphere is fairly intimate with spaced out tables. They also have banquet area for larger private gatherings to be be secluded. Service is usually top notch.
Next to the fat tire bike shop, it has a menu that leaves even the pickiest of eaters excited. Breakfast is excellent here and the drinks are handmade and perfect to quench your thirst anytime of the day. They do close early during the week and off season. Occasionally they have live bands outside in the winter months. Check their schedule. This is not the "western" part of Cave Creek but the cowboys don't shy away from good food and drinks...they'll just be wearing shorts that day.
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Local Jonny's
6033 E Cave Creek RdNext to the fat tire bike shop, it has a menu that leaves even the pickiest of eaters excited. Breakfast is excellent here and the drinks are handmade and perfect to quench your thirst anytime of the day. They do close early during the week and off season. Occasionally they have live bands outside in the winter months. Check their schedule. This is not the "western" part of Cave Creek but the cowboys don't shy away from good food and drinks...they'll just be wearing shorts that day.
Unique quaint little cafe that you can enjoy brunch and drinks on the shaded patio. Inside is decorated in some vintage signs that keep your eyes wandering in amazement bringing back memories of days gone by. Excellent breakfast and lunch choices. inside or out, you can't go wrong here.
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The Grotto Cafe
6501 E Cave Creek RdUnique quaint little cafe that you can enjoy brunch and drinks on the shaded patio. Inside is decorated in some vintage signs that keep your eyes wandering in amazement bringing back memories of days gone by. Excellent breakfast and lunch choices. inside or out, you can't go wrong here.
If you like Mexican food, this is the go to place in town. The setting is like none other you'be been to. Inside the massive fort type entrance, you'll see the great duck pond that hosts swans and turtles too. you can sit right next to it and enjoy the silly antics of those creatures or sit inside for a different view out of inclement weather. Excellent margaritas and occasionally the Mariachi band will serenade you. They can accommodate very large parties if needed, contact them for booking the banquet space.
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El Encanto
6248 E Cave Creek RdIf you like Mexican food, this is the go to place in town. The setting is like none other you'be been to. Inside the massive fort type entrance, you'll see the great duck pond that hosts swans and turtles too. you can sit right next to it and enjoy the silly antics of those creatures or sit inside for a different view out of inclement weather. Excellent margaritas and occasionally the Mariachi band will serenade you. They can accommodate very large parties if needed, contact them for booking the banquet space.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant too. Not just your average bar...this place offers some of the best in western lifestyle entertainment. Occasionally a horse and rider may meander in on the dance floor and belly up to the bar. There is live bull riding Friday evenings, in which you yourself can participate, if you dare. They burgers are some of the best in town and the cheese curds are to die for. The Cowboy salad will excite any rustler and then you can kick up your heels on the huge dance floor. Very Americana!! Wear your western wear if you have it.
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Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek RdRestaurant too. Not just your average bar...this place offers some of the best in western lifestyle entertainment. Occasionally a horse and rider may meander in on the dance floor and belly up to the bar. There is live bull riding Friday evenings, in which you yourself can participate, if you dare. They burgers are some of the best in town and the cheese curds are to die for. The Cowboy salad will excite any rustler and then you can kick up your heels on the huge dance floor. Very Americana!! Wear your western wear if you have it.
Harold is one of the oldest businesses in town in an incredible historic building. If you're a Pittsburgh Steeler's fan, it's a hot spot! Game days are on of the things to be sure to partake in, IF you can find a spot to stand. The service and food is consistently good. They have different bands most weekends that will engage all the dancers and music lovers. "Mogallon" is on e of my favorites playing country rock, 80's rock along with many classic country favorites. On good days, there will be horses parked right in the parking lot. Stop over for pictures and visit with the local cowboys and cowgirls. We all love to tell horse stories.
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Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek RdHarold is one of the oldest businesses in town in an incredible historic building. If you're a Pittsburgh Steeler's fan, it's a hot spot! Game days are on of the things to be sure to partake in, IF you can find a spot to stand. The service and food is consistently good. They have different bands most weekends that will engage all the dancers and music lovers. "Mogallon" is on e of my favorites playing country rock, 80's rock along with many classic country favorites. On good days, there will be horses parked right in the parking lot. Stop over for pictures and visit with the local cowboys and cowgirls. We all love to tell horse stories.
Get your cowboy, high class or your hippy on! This is where it all comes together. Extra fun night life and endless shopping in unique shops during the day. occasional arts/crafts in the square to make it even more eventful. This is always a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
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Old Town Scottsdale
3200 N Scottsdale RdGet your cowboy, high class or your hippy on! This is where it all comes together. Extra fun night life and endless shopping in unique shops during the day. occasional arts/crafts in the square to make it even more eventful. This is always a favorite of visitors and locals alike.
Entertainment & Activities
Because we have water in the desert! A huge lake full of fish if you desire to cast a rod out and test your luck and share your tales. You can rent boats at the marina for another fun filled activity. The drive to the lake is breathtaking and tummy tickling to say the least. When you crest the desert hills full of cactus and palo verde trees, the view of the lake is stunning. I recommend a drive out if nothing else. There is a small cafe/restaurant just before the marina and is a great stopping place for lunch. Watch your speed on the road in, it is lower than you think and the Ranger out there will remind you of that too with a certificate of speed merit. Go slow and enjoy the views.
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Bartlett Lake Marina
20808 E Bartlett Dam RdBecause we have water in the desert! A huge lake full of fish if you desire to cast a rod out and test your luck and share your tales. You can rent boats at the marina for another fun filled activity. The drive to the lake is breathtaking and tummy tickling to say the least. When you crest the desert hills full of cactus and palo verde trees, the view of the lake is stunning. I recommend a drive out if nothing else. There is a small cafe/restaurant just before the marina and is a great stopping place for lunch. Watch your speed on the road in, it is lower than you think and the Ranger out there will remind you of that too with a certificate of speed merit. Go slow and enjoy the views.
Parks & Nature
One of the last untouched parcels preserved in Cave Creek by Cave Creek township. It has more high desert mountain trails than one could do in a month long visit. The Jewel of the Creek springs run through the middle canyon with cottonwood trees and small meadow areas. You can climb to the top of many mountains surrounding the area. Trails range from easy to extreme. Your heart will lead you to the beauty best suited for you. Bring plenty of water, snacks or a picnic lunch. Please be aware of your surroundings as wildlife is important to us all and sometimes can be dangerous. Enjoy from a distance. Host hikes available too. Full moon hikes are offered during that moon phase. Free entry.
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Spur Cross Trailhead
44029 N Spur Cross RdOne of the last untouched parcels preserved in Cave Creek by Cave Creek township. It has more high desert mountain trails than one could do in a month long visit. The Jewel of the Creek springs run through the middle canyon with cottonwood trees and small meadow areas. You can climb to the top of many mountains surrounding the area. Trails range from easy to extreme. Your heart will lead you to the beauty best suited for you. Bring plenty of water, snacks or a picnic lunch. Please be aware of your surroundings as wildlife is important to us all and sometimes can be dangerous. Enjoy from a distance. Host hikes available too. Full moon hikes are offered during that moon phase. Free entry.
Trail leaves from this property and is a short hike, bike or ride into the back entrance of Cave Creek Regional park. The Slate trail, Quartz trail, Mine trail and the Flume trail will have you enjoying the mountain desert like no where else. Most trails loop for seeing different sights throughout the park. You will see every activity on the trails and the courtesy right of way is Horses first, bikes second and then Hikers. Bikers and hikers should stop and move to the side of the trail safely. Try to be visible to the oncoming person and horses until they pass. Riders will usually express gratitude in passing. Please be aware of your surroundings while yielding. Rattle snakes live here.
Go John Trail
Go John TrailTrail leaves from this property and is a short hike, bike or ride into the back entrance of Cave Creek Regional park. The Slate trail, Quartz trail, Mine trail and the Flume trail will have you enjoying the mountain desert like no where else. Most trails loop for seeing different sights throughout the park. You will see every activity on the trails and the courtesy right of way is Horses first, bikes second and then Hikers. Bikers and hikers should stop and move to the side of the trail safely. Try to be visible to the oncoming person and horses until they pass. Riders will usually express gratitude in passing. Please be aware of your surroundings while yielding. Rattle snakes live here.
Shopping
if you want to up your game, the "Quarters" offers everything you could wish for. American Girl Doll store for the young ladies of your life and all the iconic department stores,The Apple store is one like I've never seen. It's huge! There are plenty of dining options as well. A must do if the shopper in you want to do it right.
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Scottsdale Quarter
15279 N Scottsdale Rdif you want to up your game, the "Quarters" offers everything you could wish for. American Girl Doll store for the young ladies of your life and all the iconic department stores,The Apple store is one like I've never seen. It's huge! There are plenty of dining options as well. A must do if the shopper in you want to do it right.