Paradise Valley Boasts Wonderful Restaurants

Whether you’re a visitor or you own real estate in Paradise Valley AZ is definitely a fabulous place for gourmets, gourmands and foodies on the prowl for palette-pleasing cuisine.

Let’s start with LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, which has been named by numerous reviewers as well as national publications as one of the most desirable places to eat in the entire Phoenix metropolitan area. In fact, USA Today, Zagat and the Wine Spectator have all sung the praises of LON’s at one time or another. Flattered by rich hardwood and adobe touches, the dining room itself is a place of beauty, but if you’d rather, you can savor your meal on the patio by one of the romantic fireplaces scattered throughout the bar and dining areas. Interesting factoid: Many of the herbs, vegetables, grains and fruits used in cooking at LON’s are grown right on the Inn’s grounds, and much of the other produce used is locally grown.

If you’re yearning for Spanish-style dishes, then you should head over to the Prado restaurant at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort where the wood-fired grilled entrees are inspired by traditional Andalusian cuisine. Along with a well-stocked wine cellar, Prado boasts patio and private dining areas with to-die-for views of Camelback Mountain and the lush resort grounds.

Meanwhile, Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa recently renovated its elements restaurant with a state-of-the art kitchen ready to serve up an expanded menu featuring farm-fresh American cooking with an Asian flair. Along with LON’s, elements prides itself on using only the finest local produce available. A favorite meal for many begins with a braised bacon and poached egg salad served on organic greens and topped with soy sesame vinaigrette, followed by a main course of prime flat-iron steak, roasted oyster mushrooms, baby potatoes and spring onions.

On a more casual note, Rita’s Kitchen inside the JW Marriott Camelback Inn is a charming eatery with home-style regional fare. Flaunting terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings and copper and stone accents, Rita’s enjoys a warm and welcoming Southwestern feel. The menu includes selections from north and south of the border, and as with the restaurants mentioned above, Rita’s is also well-known for its seasonal selection of delightfully delicious fresh ingredients.