Go here when you want a casual bite to eat that you can bring kids to, anything impromptu as it is a large restaurant space in Scottsdale Quarter that normally doesn't need a reservation. The food is organic and hippyish but it caters to most tastes with staples like pizza.

Also consider North Bar at Kierland Commons or Parc Central

Go here when you want to impress clients, friends from out of town or a date. Tanzy is a good place to go with a group of friends for a night out.

Tanzy isn't intimate. It is loud, bustling, full of life and with large tables. The bar area bleeds into the restaurant and into the nearby iPic theater. For that reason it is a great place to go for that style of outing, night life and being seen.

Also consider Roka Akor, Sushi Roku

Go here when you are in Kierland Commons and want a drink.

Bar North is a nice bar at Kierland Commons. Its main draw is its patio which is nice and sunny and looks out into the main area. It is good for a relaxing drink after shopping and watching other shoppers wander by.

Also consider Humble Pie

Go here when you are out shopping at Scottsdale Quarter and want a quick drink, lunch or dinner. It is reasonably priced with tasty food and has a good contemporary twist on modern dining.

Also consider Bar North at Kierland Commons, True Foods.