Best Restaurants in Kierland & Scottsdale Quarter
Kierland Commons and the adjacent Scottsdale Quarter hold one of the North Valley's strongest dining clusters, walkable between the two centers. Here is a local read on where to eat.
Two walkable centers, side by side
Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter sit next to each other, so you can park once and walk between dozens of restaurants and patios. The range runs from special-occasion steak and seafood to casual upscale bites.
Kierland Commons standouts
Mastro's Ocean Club is the upscale seafood and steakhouse for a celebration, with live music many evenings. Zinc Bistro brings Parisian-style French fare and a garden patio. North Italia does handmade pastas and pizzas with a lively bar, The Greene House covers seasonal American in a cottage setting, and Postino WineCafe is the relaxed wine-and-shared-bites pick. Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar adds a tropical patio for people-watching.
Scottsdale Quarter, next door
Culinary Dropout is the energetic American scratch kitchen with live music and a lively bar, and Eddie V's is the upscale seafood and steak option with live jazz. Both are an easy walk from Kierland Commons.
Casual and all-day
For quick or all-day options, the area includes spots like Shake Shack, Snooze, an A.M. Eatery for brunch, and The Cheesecake Factory. It is an easy area to land in for any meal.
How to think about it
Park once and walk between Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter, you can move from brunch to a celebration dinner without driving. Menus, hours, and ownership change, so check current details before a special meal.
Common questions
- Where are the best restaurants at Kierland Commons?
- Standouts include Mastro's Ocean Club (upscale seafood and steak with live music), Zinc Bistro (French bistro with a garden patio), North Italia (handmade Italian), The Greene House (seasonal American), Postino WineCafe (wine and shared bites), and Tommy Bahama Restaurant and Bar. Scottsdale Quarter next door adds Culinary Dropout and Eddie V's.
- What is the best steakhouse near Kierland?
- Mastro's Ocean Club at Kierland Commons is the upscale seafood and steakhouse choice for a celebration, with live music many evenings. Eddie V's at the adjacent Scottsdale Quarter is another upscale seafood and steak option. Reservations help on weekends.
- Is there good brunch near Kierland Commons?
- Yes. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is a popular brunch spot in the area, and several cafes and all-day restaurants around Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter serve breakfast and lunch.
- Can you walk between Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter?
- Yes. The two open-air centers sit next to each other, so you can park once and walk between dozens of restaurants, shops, and patios across both.
- Where is live music while dining near Kierland?
- Mastro's Ocean Club often has live music in the evenings, Culinary Dropout at Scottsdale Quarter features live music and a lively bar, and Eddie V's offers live jazz. Check current schedules before you go.
- Want to live near all of this?
- If you want to walk to dinner in North Scottsdale, the condos around Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter put you in the middle of it. Jon Hegreness, Howe Realty, can help you find it. Call or text (623) 826-0888.
A real opinion on Kierland, not a sales pitch
If this guide has you thinking about living in Kierland, the next move is a short conversation about your timeline and what you are working toward. If Kierland is not the right fit, I will tell you that too.
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.