Experience AZ magazine is Arizona’s go-to travel and adventure guide, showcasing the best places to eat, stay, shop, explore and experience across the state. Here are five amazing Arizona restaurants with a view, as featured in the latest issue of Experience AZ.
Different Pointe of View
Different Pointe of View is a premier fine dining restaurant perched along the slopes of North Mountain in Phoenix, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Valley skyline, desert terrain, and city lights. Its elevated location makes it a destination — not just for exquisite cuisine, but for the unforgettable experience of dining above the city as the sky transitions through golden hour into starlit night.
Information: tapatiocliffshilton.com/dining/different-pointe-of-view
Orange Sky
This 15th‑floor rooftop restaurant, located at Talking Stick Resort near the Scottsdale area, offers 360‑degree panoramas of the Salt River Pima‑Maricopa community, Scottsdale and beyond —perfect for sunset dining paired with elk loin or Wagyu.
Information: talkingstickresort.com/dining/orange-sky
Elements at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain
Set high on Camelback Mountain in Paradise Valley, Elements blends desert views with elegant indoor/outdoor dining. Dine under stars or watch the Valley glow at dusk — its refined cuisine and ambiance make it a favorite.
Information: sanctuaryaz.com/dining/elements
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill
High on a bluff in scenic Sedona, Mariposa delivers Latin‑inspired cuisine with unmatched views of red rock canyons. Every seat offers a dramatic panorama, making it ideal for sunset dinners.
Information: mariposasedona.com
Top of the Rock Restaurant
This 24th‑floor restaurant, located at Marriott Phoenix Tempe at The Buttes, offers sweeping city and desert views while you dine. The restaurant design means every table enjoys changing views throughout your meal.
Information: marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phxtm-marriott-phoenix-resort-tempe-at-the-buttes/dining/top-of-the-rock-restaurant
