Lost Scottsdale, decade by decade
Scottsdale has a habit of tearing down what it loves. This is every closed place in the guide, 302 in all, filed under the decade it opened: the steakhouses and supper clubs, the guest ranches and resorts, the drive-in and the art-house cinemas, the malls, the golf courses, the festivals and the institutions that ran their course.
Every place on this page is closed. Each guide is kept as Scottsdale history, for reference only: its address, hours and prices describe the place as it was, and each one says what, if anything, stands there now.
When they opened
The height of each bar is how many of these places opened in that decade. Tap one to jump to it.
302 of 302 showing
Opened in the 1890s
Read the 1890s chapter →Opened in the 1900s
Read the 1900s chapter →Opened in the 1920s
Read the 1920s chapter →Opened in the 1930s
Read the 1930s chapter →Opened in the 1940s
Read the 1940s chapter →- 1942–1944 Thunderbird Field II (WWII training field) Lost landmark
- 1943–1946 Camp Papago Park (WWII POW camp) Lost landmark
- 1946–1987 Paradise Inn Resort
- 1947–1950 Arizona Craft Center Craft Cooperative
- 1947–1990s Maine Chance (Elizabeth Arden) Resort
- 1947–2016 Pink Pony Steakhouse
- Opened 1948 Lute's Pharmacy Pharmacy & Soda Fountain
- From 1948 Tee-Bar-Tee / Kiva Theatre Lost landmark
- 1949–about 1970 Ride-n-Rock Ranch Resort
Opened in the 1950s
Read the 1950s chapter →- 1950–2006 The White Hogan Native American Jewelry
- 1951–1952 Sunshine Festival Western Heritage
- 1953–early 1980s Casa Blanca Inn Resort
- 1953–1990s Lulu Belle Delis & Classics
- 1953–2009 The Scottsdale Jaycees Civic club
- 1954–2020 Smoke Tree Resort Resort
- 1955–1960s Kiva Craft Center Craft Studios
- 1955–1980 Round-Up Drive-In Lost landmark
- 1956–2001 John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch Resort
- 1956–1998 Safari Hotel Resort
- 1957–2001 Motorola in Scottsdale Employer
- 1957–1988 Paradise Park (Arabian show grounds) Lost landmark
- 1957–2015 Pinnacle Peak Patio BBQ & Western
- 1958–1990 Chez Louis French
- 1958–2012 Reata Pass Steakhouse BBQ & Western
- 1959–1975 Red Dog Saloon BBQ & Western
- 1959–1965 Woolworth's Five-and-Dime
Opened in the 1960s
Read the 1960s chapter →- 1960–1985 Cinema Portofino Lost landmark
- 1960–1998 French Quarter (Safari Hotel) Delis & Classics
- 1960–1989 Kachina Theatre Lost landmark
- 1960–1980 Paul Shank's Gracious Dining Delis & Classics
- 1961–1989 Goldwater's Department Store
- The 1960s Sun Dial Coffee Shop Delis & Classics
- 1962–1971 American Heritage Wax Museum Lost landmark
- 1962–1976 Scottsdale National Indian Arts Exhibition Native Culture
- 1962–1990 Trader Vic's Scottsdale Tiki & Cocktails
- 1963–1979 Beeline Dragway Drag strip, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- 1963–1998 Camelback Mall Neighborhood Center
- 1963–1983 Legend City Theme park, Phoenix–Tempe line
- 1964–2000s Drinkwater's Liquor & Cheese Liquor & Cheese
- 1964–1982 Scottsdale Town Enrichment Program (STEP) Citizen planning program
- 1965–1970s Hobo Joe's Delis & Classics
- 1960s–1990s La Chaumière French
- 1966–2012 Los Arcos Methodist Church Lost landmark
- 1967–2008 Chaparral Room French
- 1969–2019 Big Surf Wave pool & water park, Tempe
- 1969–1999 Los Arcos Mall Enclosed Mall
- 1969–1990s The Other Place Delis & Classics
Opened in the 1970s
Read the 1970s chapter →- 1970s–2004 La Posada Resort Resort
- 1971–1990s Bobby McGee's Conglomeration Delis & Classics
- 1971–2005 Rawhide Steakhouse BBQ & Western
- 1971–2005 Rawhide Western Town Lost landmark
- 1971–2019 Scottsdale Arts Festival Arts & Culture
- From 1972 El Camino Theatre Lost landmark
- 1972–2020 Hi-Health Vitamins & Supplements
- 1972–2009 Mabel Murphy's Bars & Gastropubs
- 1973–2015 Harkins Camelview 5 Lost landmark
- 1974–2010 Avanti of Scottsdale Italian
- 1974–2009 The Quilted Bear Delis & Classics
- 1975–2015 Greasewood Flat BBQ & Western
- 1975–2006 Thunderbird Balloon Classic Family
- 1976–2019 Mighty Mud Mania Family
- 1976–2016 Palm Court French
- 1977–1996 Camelview Plaza Enclosed Mall
- 1977–2004 Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Resort
- 1977–2019 Italian Grotto Italian
- 1977–2011 Scottsdale 6 Drive-In Lost landmark
- 1977–2005 The Registry Resort Resort
- 1977–2013 Voltaire French
- 1978–2026 La Fonda del Sol Mexican
- 1978–2019 Scottsdale Culinary Festival Food & Drink
- 1978–c. 2021 Scottsdale League for the Arts Arts fundraising league
Opened in the 1980s
Read the 1980s chapter →- c. 1980–1990s Oaxaca / Vincent's French Cuisine French & Mexican
- 1980–2014 The Cottonwoods Resort Resort
- 1981–2019 Don & Charlie's Steakhouse
- 1981–2010s The Borgata of Scottsdale Boutique Village
- 1982–2007 Anderson's Fifth Estate Bars & Gastropubs
- 1982–2005 Mancuso's at the Borgata Italian
- 1984–2019 Ayako of Tokyo Japanese & Sushi
- 1984–2025 Chart House Seafood
- 1985–2000s The Citadel Boutique Village
- 1986–1993 Coyote Cafe Southwestern
- 1986–2009 Golden Swan New American
- 1986–2025 Jewel of the Crown Asian
- 1986–2008 Pischke's Paradise Delis & Classics
- 1986–2009 Sandolo Italian
- 1986–2005 Scottsdale ATP Tennis Tournament Tennis
- 1987–2009 Buster's Restaurant, Bar & Grill Seafood
- 1987–2010 Marquesa Mediterranean
- 1987–2017 Remington's Delis & Classics
- 1988–2024 BS West Bars & Gastropubs
- 1988–2008 Mary Elaine's French
- 1988–2004 Out of Africa Wildlife Park (Fountain Hills site) Wildlife park, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, near Fountain Hills
- 1988–2017 Windows on the Green Southwestern
- 1989–2010s El Pedregal Festival Marketplace Festival Marketplace
- 1989–2001 The Tradition at Desert Mountain Golf
Opened in the 1990s
Read the 1990s chapter →- 1990–2002 Fleischer Museum Lost landmark
- 1990–2017 L'Ecole (Scottsdale Culinary Institute) French
- 1990–late 1990s Rattlers BBQ & Western
- 1990–1995 Yamakasa Japanese & Sushi
- From 1991 National Festival of the West Western Heritage
- 1990s–2010s Razz's Restaurant & Bar New American
- 1991–1993 Scottsdale Galleria Enclosed Mall
- 1991–late 1990s The Rockin' Horse Saloon BBQ & Western
- 1992–2005 Cafe Terra Cotta Southwestern
- 1992–c.1996 Jetz and Stixx Bars & Gastropubs
- 1992–1997 The Works Bars & Gastropubs
- 1993–2023 CrackerJax Family Fun & Sports Park Lost landmark
- 1994–2013 Martini Ranch Bars & Gastropubs
- 1994–2021 Rancho Pinot New American
- 1994–2020s Sushi on Shea Japanese & Sushi
- 1990s–2020 Bandera New American
- 1995–2003 Marco Polo Supper Club Asian
- 1995–mid-2000s Molise Cucina Italiana Italian
- 1996–2015 Dos Gringos Bars & Gastropubs
- 1996–2014 Heard Museum North Lost landmark
- 1996–2026 Old Town Tortilla Factory Southwestern
- 1996–2024 Sonora Village Theater Lost landmark
- 1997–2013 Axis-Radius Bars & Gastropubs
- 1997–2009 Buzz: The Original Funbar Bars & Gastropubs
- 1997–2019 Cajun House (later The Venue Scottsdale) Bars & Gastropubs
- 1997–2018 Cowboy Ciao New American
- 1997–2025 RA Sushi (the original) Japanese & Sushi
- 1997–2019 The Melting Pot Scottsdale Delis & Classics
- 1998–early 2020s Carlos O'Brien's Mexican
- 1998–early 2000s Fog City Diner New American
- 1998–2024 Kona Grill (the original) New American
- 1998–2008 Michael's at the Citadel New American
- 1998–2005 Restaurant Hapa Asian
- 1998–2010 Roy's Scottsdale Asian
- 1999–2008 Acacia New American
- 1999–2015 Frasher's Steakhouse & Lounge Steakhouse
- 1999–2009 Medizona Mediterranean
- 1999–2012 Myst (formerly Sanctuary) Bars & Gastropubs
Opened in the 2000s
Read the 2000s chapter →- 2000–2009 Mickey's Hangover Bars & Gastropubs
- c. 2000–2018 Sapporo Japanese & Sushi
- 2001–2011 Bloom New American
- 2001–2011 Devil's Martini Bars & Gastropubs
- 2001–2011 Farrelli's Cinema Supper Club New American
- 2001–2009 Mosaic New American
- 2000s–2014 Orange Table Breakfast & Brunch
- 2001–2019 Papago Brewing Co. Taproom Bars & Gastropubs
- 2001–2020 Russo and Steele Auction Car Culture
- 2001–2009 SIX Lounge Bars & Gastropubs
- 2001–2012 Suede Bars & Gastropubs
- 2001–2019 The Rogue Bar Bars & Gastropubs
- 2002–circa 2020 Deseo Seafood
- 2002–early 2024 Nellie Cashman's Monday Club Cafe New American
- 2002–2009 Sea Saw Japanese & Sushi
- 2002–2009 Sugar Daddy's Bars & Gastropubs
- 2003–2018 Kazimierz World Wine Bar Bars & Gastropubs
- 2003–2019 Native Trails Arts & Culture
- c.2003–2012 Pussycat Lounge Bars & Gastropubs
- 2003–2023 Salty Señorita Mexican
- 2003–2014 Stingray Sushi Japanese & Sushi
- 2004–2013 Blue Wasabi Sushi & Martini Bar Japanese & Sushi
- 2004–2019 Cave Creek Wild West Days Western Heritage
- 2004–2018 Sassi Italian
- 2004–2009 Tapino Kitchen & Wine Bar New American
- Mid-2000s–circa 2013 Drift Lounge Tiki & Cocktails
- 2005–2022 Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire Arts & Culture
- 2005–2025 Ironman Arizona Running
- 2005–2018 Tesoro Ristorante Italiano Italian
- 2006–2009 Pink Taco Mexican
- 2006–2008 Taneko Japanese Tavern Japanese & Sushi
- c. 2006–2021 The Skeptical Chymist Bars & Gastropubs
- 2007–2015 Amy's Baking Company Italian
- 2007–c. 2010 Asia de Cuba Asian
- 2007–2009 Canal New American
- 2007–2009 Frys.com Open at Grayhawk Golf
- 2007–2024 Geisha A Go Go Japanese & Sushi
- 2007–2016 Taggia Italian
- 2008–2014 American Junkie Bars & Gastropubs
- 2008–2016 BLT Steak Steakhouse
- 2008–2019 Carefree Christmas Festival Holiday
- 2008–2009 Digestif Italian
- 2008–2017 Eddie's House New American
- 2008–2020 Gooding & Company Scottsdale Auction Car Culture
- 2008–2017 Il Terrazzo Italian
- 2008–2013 Indulge Burgers & More Delis & Classics
- 2008–2013 J. Alexander's New American
- 2008–2011 Metro Brasserie & Bar French
- 2008–early 2010s Saddle Ranch Chop House Steakhouse
- 2008–2023 Sushi Roku Japanese & Sushi
- 2008–2010 The Estate House New American
- 2008–2014 The Lodge Bars & Gastropubs
- 2009–2017 5th & Wine Bars & Gastropubs
- 2009–2011 Fred's at Barneys New York Mediterranean
- 2009–2014 Mabel's on Main Bars & Gastropubs
- 2009–2012 Modern Steak Steakhouse
- 2009–2014 Petite Maison French
- 2009–2017 Posh Improvisational Cuisine New American
- Circa 2009–2024 SWB, A Southwest Bistro Southwestern
Opened in the 2010s
Read the 2010s chapter →- 2010–2020 iPic Scottsdale Quarter Lost landmark
- 2010–2014 Nourish Farm & Healthy
- 2010–2018 Relish Burger Bistro New American
- 2010–2025 RnR Gastropub Bars & Gastropubs
- 2010–2014 Smashboxx Bars & Gastropubs
- 2010–2020 Wandering Horse Buffet Delis & Classics
- 2011–2013 Cuoco Pazzo Italian
- 2011–2016 Distrito Mexican
- 2011–2026 S&V Urban Italian Italian
- 2011–2020 Tanzy Mediterranean
- 2012–2013 Cask 63 American Eatery & Wine Bar New American
- 2012–2013 Davanti Enoteca Italian
- 2012–2010s Gina's Homemade Delis & Classics
- Opened 2012; closed quietly Kelly's at SouthBridge Bars & Gastropubs
- 2012–2018 Market Street Kitchen New American
- 2012–2019 Pig & Pickle Bars & Gastropubs
- 2012–2013 Praying Monk Bars & Gastropubs
- 2012–2013 Searsucker New American
- 2012–2023 Street Eats Food Truck Festival Food & Drink
- 2013–2015 Cuttlefish Ocean Kitchen Seafood
- 2013–2020s Grabbagreen (the original) Farm & Healthy
- 2013–2024 Second Story Liquor Bar Bars & Gastropubs
- 2014–2019 Dakota Bars & Gastropubs
- 2014–2017 Livewire Bars & Gastropubs
- 2014–2020 Scottsdale Beer Company Bars & Gastropubs
- 2014–2025 TapHouse Kitchen Bars & Gastropubs
- 2014–2016 The Upton New American
- 2015–2019 Carefree Enchanted Pumpkin Garden Holiday
- 2015–2017 Grand Prix of Scottsdale Car Culture
- 2015–2023 Kitchen West New American
- 1980s–2015 Latilla New American
- 2015–2025 Phoenix Lights Festival Music
- 2015–2025 Sorso Wine Room Bars & Gastropubs
- 2015–2022 Twisted Grove Parlor + Bar New American
- 2016–2019 Dolphinaris Arizona Dolphin attraction, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- 2016–2021 Hot Noodles Cold Sake Japanese & Sushi
- 2016–2026 Sel French
- 2016–circa 2025 Sonata's Restaurant New American
- 2017–2026 Breakfast Kitchen Bar Breakfast & Brunch
- 2017–2025 Famous 48 Bars & Gastropubs
- Until 2017 Macayo's Scottsdale Mexican
- 2017–2019 Nirvana Food & Wine Food & Drink
- 2017–2022 Nonna Urban Eatery Italian
- 2018–2023 Blue Clover Distillery Bars & Gastropubs
- 2018–2024 Starlite BBQ BBQ & Western
- Late 2000s–2018 Stax Burger Bistro Bars & Gastropubs
- 2018–early 2020s The Bourbon Cellar Steakhouse
- Mid-2000s–2018 Wildfish Seafood Grille Seafood
- 2019–2025 Chauncey Social Bars & Gastropubs
- Early 2000s–2019 Grazie Pizzeria & Wine Bar Pizza
- 2019–2024 Merkin Vineyards Old Town Bars & Gastropubs
- 2019–2026 OEB Breakfast Co. Breakfast & Brunch
- 1960s–2019 Papago Plaza Neighborhood Center
- 2019–2025 The Drunk Munk Tiki & Cocktails
Opened in the 2020s
Read the 2020s chapter →- 2020–2025 Forno 301 Scottsdale Pizza
- 2020–2026 Francine French
- 2020–2022 Gabriella's Contemporary American Cuisine New American
- 2020–2026 Pubblico Italian Eatery Italian
- 2020–2021 Pulque Fine Mexican Cuisine Mexican
- 2020–2026 Zinqué French
- 2021–2026 Campo Italian Bistro & Bar Italian
- 2021–2023 Santé Farm & Healthy
- 2022 Buddha's Ritual Asian
- 2022–2024 Clever Ramen Asian
- 2022–2023 Enchant Christmas Holiday
- 2022–2026 etta Scottsdale Italian
- 2022–2023 Gastromé Market Delis & Classics
- 2022–2023 Piccolo Virtù Italian
- Early 2010s–2022 Super Chunk Sweets & Treats Dessert
- 2023–2024 arboleda Mediterranean
- 2023–2024 Bar Cena Mediterranean
- 2023–2025 Fratelli la Bufala Pizza
- 2023–2025 JoJo's ShakeBAR Dessert
- Late 2000s–2024 Alto Ristorante e Bar Italian
- 2024–2025 Barrett-Jackson Fall Auction Car Culture
- 2024–2026 Johnny T's Brooklyn Pizzeria Pizza
- 2024–2026 Mon Cheri French
- 2024–2026 Saint Urban New American
- 2010s–2024 The Mint Ultra Lounge Bars & Gastropubs
- 2025–2026 Liquor Pig Bars & Gastropubs
- 2010s–2025 Preston's Steakhouse Steakhouse
- 1960s–2025 Taco Bell No. 31 Mexican
- 2010s–2025 Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill Southwestern
Opening year unknown
We haven't found when these opened. Each guide says what the record does show.
- Late 1980s–mid-1990s 8700 at the Citadel New American
- 2000s Barcelona Bars & Gastropubs
- Dates unknown Buffalo Museum of America Lost landmark
- 1960s–1980s China Lil's Asian
- 1950s–1960s Don Pablo's House of Relics Curios & Relics
- Late 2010s–early 2020s Eddie Merlot's Steakhouse
- 1970s–1980s Farrell's Ice Cream Parlour Dessert
- 1970s–1980s Garcia's of Scottsdale Mexican
- 1980s La Champagne French
- 2000s–2010s The Bamboo Club Asian
- 1970s–1990s The Impeccable Pig New American
- 1970s–1980s Tuba City Truck Stop Delis & Classics
- 1970s–1980s Windmill Dinner Theatre Delis & Classics
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A place is filed under the year it opened, or the first year its guide gives when the opening date isn't known. The list updates itself: when a guide is marked closed, it appears here.