Tatum House Guidebook
Food scene
Small, family owned Mediterranean restaurant close to Tatum House. We like the create your own entrée option.
16 locals recommend
Saba's Mediterranean Kitchen
4747 E Bell RdSmall, family owned Mediterranean restaurant close to Tatum House. We like the create your own entrée option.
All Barrio Queen locations are great. They have excellent food and drinks. Their customized guacamole made at your table is a meal in itself!
26 locals recommend
Barrio Queen Desert Ridge Marketplace
21001 N Tatum BlvdAll Barrio Queen locations are great. They have excellent food and drinks. Their customized guacamole made at your table is a meal in itself!
Good food and fun atmosphere with outdoor dining as well. They have a 5' dessert board you might consider ordering. Their boards are available for sale and make a wonderful gift. (Andrea bought one for herself on her last birthday!)
62 locals recommend
The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N Tatum BlvdGood food and fun atmosphere with outdoor dining as well. They have a 5' dessert board you might consider ordering. Their boards are available for sale and make a wonderful gift. (Andrea bought one for herself on her last birthday!)
Bar NoRTH
15024 N Scottsdale RdDrop in for a refreshing beverage while shopping at Kierland Commons.
We like to support small, local businesses. Sphinx Date Co offers a wide range of products from candy to wine, all made in the state of Arizona.
Sphinx Date Co. Palm & Pantry
3039 N Scottsdale RdWe like to support small, local businesses. Sphinx Date Co offers a wide range of products from candy to wine, all made in the state of Arizona.
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale RdAll locations are wonderful.
Flint by Baltaire
2425 E Camelback RdDine indoors or rooftop - you won't be disappointed!
Farm and Craft Scottsdale
4302 N Scottsdale RdOne of our family favorites.
Latin food with a modern flair. Beautiful décor, and exceptional food. Conveniently located both in Kierland Commons and Old Town, Scottsdale.
33 locals recommend
The Mission Kierland
7122 E Greenway PkwyLatin food with a modern flair. Beautiful décor, and exceptional food. Conveniently located both in Kierland Commons and Old Town, Scottsdale.
Sightseeing
Spray yourself in sunscreen, pack your cooler, then rent a tube, raft, paddle board, or kayak (Google for many options) for a unique summer experience! You'll likely see many forms of wildlife, and including the Salt River wild horses. Steer clear and enjoy their beauty!
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwaySpray yourself in sunscreen, pack your cooler, then rent a tube, raft, paddle board, or kayak (Google for many options) for a unique summer experience! You'll likely see many forms of wildlife, and including the Salt River wild horses. Steer clear and enjoy their beauty!
Fun walk-around touristy shopping district with many restaurants and bars.
238 locals recommend
Cave Creek
Fun walk-around touristy shopping district with many restaurants and bars.
Both the butterfly exhibit and the adjacent aquarium are great for kids and adults alike
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaBoth the butterfly exhibit and the adjacent aquarium are great for kids and adults alike
Musical Instrument Museum
4725 E Mayo BlvdTop-notch museum within two miles of Tatum House.
Scenic hike, just go early as it can become a bit of a freeway. Fairly steep, but doable unless physically restricted. Remember: always take water hiking in the desert!
48 locals recommend
Camelback Hike
5700 N Echo Canyon DrScenic hike, just go early as it can become a bit of a freeway. Fairly steep, but doable unless physically restricted. Remember: always take water hiking in the desert!
More options for hiking:
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead-main__trashed/hikes-trails#gatewaybajada
Nature Trail
Nature TrailMore options for hiking:
https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/trailhead-main__trashed/hikes-trails#gatewaybajada
Many guests rave about their experience on a hot air balloon ride!
17 locals recommend
Hot Air Expeditions
702 W Deer Valley RdMany guests rave about their experience on a hot air balloon ride!
Desert Botanical Garden has beautiful, easy to walk, gardens.
1231 locals recommend
Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden has beautiful, easy to walk, gardens.
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdUnique experience, farm tours, restaurant, and shopping.
“Taliesin West is a look over the rim of the world.”
– FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, 1943
296 locals recommend
Taliesin West
12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
“Taliesin West is a look over the rim of the world.”
– FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT, 1943
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Before you arrive!
Tatum House is within a five minute drive of TPC Scottsdale and a gazillion other courses. Book tee times before you arrive!
Follow AZfoodie on IG or FB for amazing, interesting, and unique restaurants options.
FB has a helpful page "Things to do in Arizona Group" where you'll find a wide variety of experiences others have posted.
If you want to hire a personal chef, guests have raved about their experience with Zoia and Vlad of bzchefathome. Add the dot com as websites are not allowed here.
Check schedules at CB Live or Talking Stick Arena for tickets to performances/games.