First time to Scottsdale -- good restaurants and spa?

[dvcforus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dvcforus]

I am meeting my friend for a 3 day getaway in Scottsdale and I have never been before. We are looking for recommendations for reasonably priced, fun, local restaurants (no chains) and a fun spa for facials, etc. that isn't expensive either. TIA!

[grest Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close grest]

We enjoyed our eating experience at L'Ecole, a restaurant based out of the culinary institute in Scottsdale.
Connie

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

Sounds like a fun time is planned.

have you checked out Spas at SpaFinder - Vacation, Day, Medical Spa, Massage, Facial, Pedicure, Manicure, Luxury SpaFinder Magazine ?

[CarlK Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close CarlK]

We enjoyed "The Roaring Fork" restaurant in Scottsdale. Good food and service.
Carl

[dvcforus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dvcforus]

Thank you all for the suggestions so far -- keep them coming. I did check spa finder but alas, there are a zillion spas in the area so I was hoping someone may have had a personal recommendation from the area to help narrow it down.

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

What is your idea of "not expensive" for the spa?

What type of food are you hoping for?

There are so many types of great restaurants in the area....let us know what type of foods and prices you have in mind.

[dvcforus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dvcforus]

Well, our resort has 20 minute massages for $120 and that is expensive to me as the going rate in SLC is $65/hour.

For restaurants, anything fun or different from the typical chains which is mostly what we have around here. I like fusion cuisine, anything ethnic, etc. I love finding "local" restaurants in the areas I travel -- they don't have to be fancy at all.

TIA!

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

Body and Soul Spa - Overview Scottsdale Arizona United States gift certificate, review and more

Scottsdale Spa Facials, massages and bodywraps - Body and Soul Spa - www.bodyandsoulspa.net

Spa Finder Day Spa Deals at Body and Soul Spa - Scottsdale, Arizona

[katiemack Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close katiemack]

This isn't too far from Scottsdale, north on Scottsdale Rd, into Carefree, on your left as you enter town.

Harolds Cave Creek Corral - A Carefree, Cave Creek, Arizona, Restaurant & Bar

or this in Scottsdale:

Los Olivos Mexican Food Restaurant - Scottsdale

or

Flo's Chinese Restaurant, Asian Kitchen, Hong Kong Food Market, Shanghai Café

Cowboy Ciao! 2006 - Scottsdale Restaurant and Fine Dining

[hliw Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close hliw]

Scottsdale

One of my favorite destinations! Spa treatments at any resort are going to run you $120 to $150 - it's the going rate, no getting around it. I have never seen a massage for $65 anywhere - but envy you. I'd go every week if that were available where we live.

If you have time for venturing out a bit, I HIGHLY recommend the Frank Lloyd Wright House. It is really tremendous. The tours are interesting, the grounds beatiful. I'm not a big FLW fan, but got a lot out of this tour and property. Here is a link for information on the property (Taliesen West) Welcome to The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation


Also, I am attaching a restaurant guide link for Scottsdale with critics picks. Look to the left hand side to choose your type of food. Critics' picks come up first.

Phoenix - American Restaurants - Restaurant Guide

Cheers!
HLIW

[dvcforus Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dvcforus]

Thank you everyone, those are great spa links and discounts and great restaurants suggestions and guide! I am printing things for my travel folder!