Craig and Anita's Guidebook
Food Scene
Mediterranean or Greek. Really good food and lots of it. I've only been there for lunch (and now dinner) but it's my favorite work restaurant. Several guests have said the liked it! The entree includes very tasty baklava. $10-15. 11.6.2019. Stand in line and seat yourself. About 6 miles.
23 locals recommend
Green Corner Restaurant
1065 W Queen Creek RdMediterranean or Greek. Really good food and lots of it. I've only been there for lunch (and now dinner) but it's my favorite work restaurant. Several guests have said the liked it! The entree includes very tasty baklava. $10-15. 11.6.2019. Stand in line and seat yourself. About 6 miles.
The food is great. And has a large selection with a nice atmosphere.
16 locals recommend
Charleston's Restaurant
1040 N 54th StThe food is great. And has a large selection with a nice atmosphere.
Great Mexican food. My daughters go here each time they are back in town.
8 locals recommend
Mangos Mexican Cafe
44 W Main StGreat Mexican food. My daughters go here each time they are back in town.
Their bean dip is great and it's within a few minutes of our house -- we like Mexican food.
13 locals recommend
Serrano's Mexican Food Restaurants
6440 S Rural RdTheir bean dip is great and it's within a few minutes of our house -- we like Mexican food.
We do like Mexican food and Garcia's has a good selection.
11 locals recommend
Garcia's Mexican Restaurant
1940 E University DrWe do like Mexican food and Garcia's has a good selection.
Henhouse Cafe
3133 S Lindsay RdGreat for breakfast.
Long time favorite for my wife and I. We've been going here for the past 10-15 years. It's always good food.
12 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1740 S Clearview AveLong time favorite for my wife and I. We've been going here for the past 10-15 years. It's always good food.
Crackers & Co Cafe
1325 N Greenfield RdI like breakfast foods and it's close to work.
The Farmhouse
228 N Gilbert RdHealthy and a nice choice of food. Everyone loves the place.
This is our new favorite. We like to eat gluten free, organic, clean foods. This place is awesome. Stand in line to order. Eat inside or on the patio. We ate on the patio. The lemon gluten free muffins are to die for. I had a very tasty Mother Earth bowl with chicken. everyone said the meat was tender and flavorful. And everyone liked what they ordered. About $15 per person not including muffins and drinks. 11.9.2019.
167 locals recommend
Flower Child
100 E Camelback RdThis is our new favorite. We like to eat gluten free, organic, clean foods. This place is awesome. Stand in line to order. Eat inside or on the patio. We ate on the patio. The lemon gluten free muffins are to die for. I had a very tasty Mother Earth bowl with chicken. everyone said the meat was tender and flavorful. And everyone liked what they ordered. About $15 per person not including muffins and drinks. 11.9.2019.
Rancho de Tia Rosa
891 N Higley RdLong time favorite restaurant.
Backyard Taco - Mesa North
1524 E University DrMy daughter recommends it.
Bobby-Q BBQ Restaurant and Steakhouse
1610 S Stapley DrThe food and selection are good.
Worth Takeaway
218 W Main StMy daughter recommends it.
Gourmet market & restaurant starring locally produced olive oil & specialty foods plus mill tours.
130 locals recommend
Queen Creek Olive Mill
25062 S Meridian RdGourmet market & restaurant starring locally produced olive oil & specialty foods plus mill tours.
Some of our guests have commented on this restaurant giving it high marks for atmosphere and OK pizza.
60 locals recommend
Organ Stop Pizza
1149 E Southern AveSome of our guests have commented on this restaurant giving it high marks for atmosphere and OK pizza.
Rodizio Grill - Mesa
1840 S Val Vista DrBrazillian grill. perfect for meat lovers.
Nunthaporn's Thai Cuisine
17 W Main StMy daughter and friends recommend it.
Seed Shack
3861 E Baseline RdVegan
P.F. Chang's
7135 E Camelback RdWe love good chinese food.
My daughter suggested it. We're into eating clean food. And this place had a good menu, food was excellent and varied. 2.15.2019.
16 locals recommend
Clever Koi
60 W Vaughn AveMy daughter suggested it. We're into eating clean food. And this place had a good menu, food was excellent and varied. 2.15.2019.
Breakfast only on the weekends. Daughter recommends it. There's also one in Gilbert.
8 locals recommend
Flancer's
1902 N Higley RdBreakfast only on the weekends. Daughter recommends it. There's also one in Gilbert.
COCONUT HUT
1430 W Warner Rdsmoothies
Essentials
Fry's is 1/2 mile away and is a full service grocery store. We do our shopping here. They also sell gas . Starbucks is inside the store with a place sit. There's a Taco Bell on the corner. Chinese restaurant and yogurt shop and Subway.
Fry's Fuel Center
4353 W Bethany Home RdFry's is 1/2 mile away and is a full service grocery store. We do our shopping here. They also sell gas . Starbucks is inside the store with a place sit. There's a Taco Bell on the corner. Chinese restaurant and yogurt shop and Subway.
If you like fruits, vegetables, non gmo, health food, supplements, etc. Sprouts is the place to go. They have the best selection of fruits and vegetables you'll find around here.
41 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1933 E Brown RdIf you like fruits, vegetables, non gmo, health food, supplements, etc. Sprouts is the place to go. They have the best selection of fruits and vegetables you'll find around here.
My favorite grocery store for all the essentials. But if you want organic fruits and veggies Go to Sprouts. Both are less than a mile away.
36 locals recommend
Fry's Marketplace
1935 N Stapley DrMy favorite grocery store for all the essentials. But if you want organic fruits and veggies Go to Sprouts. Both are less than a mile away.
Next to Serrano Mexican food is the coffee vendor. We don't drink coffee , but this little drive through is always busy and less than a mile away.
6 locals recommend
Dutch Bros
1960 E McKellips RdNext to Serrano Mexican food is the coffee vendor. We don't drink coffee , but this little drive through is always busy and less than a mile away.
We don't drink coffee, but If you want Starbucks, this one is the full retail coffee place, and inside Frys Food and Drug, there's a limited version. Both less than a mile away.
10 locals recommend
Starbucks
4409 E McKellips RdWe don't drink coffee, but If you want Starbucks, this one is the full retail coffee place, and inside Frys Food and Drug, there's a limited version. Both less than a mile away.
Sports
Spring Baseball
Hohokam Stadium
1235 N Center StClose by our home. Spring training.
Sloan Park
2330 W Rio Salado PkwySpring training for Cubs.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayMesa Tennis Center at Gene Autry Park
4125 E McKellips RdBeautiful place, close by first tennis.
Kino Aquatic Center
848 N HorneHeated pool for winter swimming. our pool is not heated.
Recreation
My kids have always been fascinated by trains. enjoy the park. it's a nice place to visit.
211 locals recommend
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E Indian Bend RdMy kids have always been fascinated by trains. enjoy the park. it's a nice place to visit.
Very interesting and 1000's of butterflies. right next to laser tag, shark tank, dinosaurs, and dolphins.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaVery interesting and 1000's of butterflies. right next to laser tag, shark tank, dinosaurs, and dolphins.
It's really cool. We took our grandkids and they really enjoyed the whole place. Lots to do.
603 locals recommend
OdySea Aquarium
9500 East Vía de VenturaIt's really cool. We took our grandkids and they really enjoyed the whole place. Lots to do.
Dolphinaris Arizona
9500 East Vía de VenturaI love watching dolphins. Lots to do nearby.
Hiking, Zoo, Botanical garden. Zoo lights. and lights and music through th Papago Garden. it's a great place for all ages.
543 locals recommend
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyHiking, Zoo, Botanical garden. Zoo lights. and lights and music through th Papago Garden. it's a great place for all ages.
Nice place for a walk. enjoy feeding the ducks. Try the observatory.
75 locals recommend
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
2757 E Guadalupe RdNice place for a walk. enjoy feeding the ducks. Try the observatory.
We like to hike Wind Caves. they have restrooms, pavilions and picnic/ barbecue spots. it's a nice place to go and see stars and enjoy the desert.
99 locals recommend
Usery Mountain Regional Park
3939 N Usery Pass RdWe like to hike Wind Caves. they have restrooms, pavilions and picnic/ barbecue spots. it's a nice place to go and see stars and enjoy the desert.
My nephews and nieces have enjoyed it as well as the younger parents. take lots to drink and apply sunscreen frequently. Form a chain of inner tubes & drift for hours on clear waters flowing down from the mountains.
242 locals recommend
Salt River Tubing
9200 North Bush HighwayMy nephews and nieces have enjoyed it as well as the younger parents. take lots to drink and apply sunscreen frequently. Form a chain of inner tubes & drift for hours on clear waters flowing down from the mountains.
Golfland Sunsplash
155 W Hampton AveFavorite for kids on a hot day.
Riverview Park Kids playground
2100 W Rio Salado PkwyMesa Aquatic Complex
1630 E Southern AveKino Aquatic Center
848 N HorneHeated pool water slides. Less than a mile away.
Plays & Movies
We like the lazy boy seating, reserved seats and close proximity.
38 locals recommend
Cinemark Mesa 16
1051 N Dobson RdWe like the lazy boy seating, reserved seats and close proximity.
Mesa Arts Center
1 E Main StWe enjoy going to plays and this is only a few miles away.
For more expensive plays and tour groups, Gammage is about 20 minutes away.
61 locals recommend
ASU Gammage Auditorium
1200 S Forest AveFor more expensive plays and tour groups, Gammage is about 20 minutes away.
Sightseeing
Arizona Museum of Natural History
53 N MacdonaldEnjoy history? Try it.
I love this place. Its not as big as the one near Tucson, but I enjoy looking at old airplanes.
24 locals recommend
Commemorative Air Force Museum
2017 N Greenfield RdI love this place. Its not as big as the one near Tucson, but I enjoy looking at old airplanes.
Currently under renovation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an amazing place to go for serenity and to enjoy the grounds. They have a huge Christmas lights display, during Easter they have a free Easter Pageant with a large nativity display.
18 locals recommend
Mesa Arizona Temple
540 S LesueurCurrently under renovation: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an amazing place to go for serenity and to enjoy the grounds. They have a huge Christmas lights display, during Easter they have a free Easter Pageant with a large nativity display.
Tempe Beach Park
80 W Rio Salado PkwyNot exactly what you expect to see in the dessert.
Hot Air Balloon Ride Scottsdale - Aerogelic Ballooning
526 N 74th StIt's on my bucket list.
We usually visit Sedona for a long weekend. it's about 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix but the red rocks are amazing. We especially like to hike West Fork trails.
883 locals recommend
Sedona
We usually visit Sedona for a long weekend. it's about 10 degrees cooler than Phoenix but the red rocks are amazing. We especially like to hike West Fork trails.
Shopping
The name says it all: boats, camping, and a restaurant.
15 locals recommend
Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World
1133 N Dobson RdThe name says it all: boats, camping, and a restaurant.
Fashion Square
It's a great place to shop.
SanTan Village
2218 E Williams Field RdMesa Riverview
857 N Dobson RdTempe's shopping and movie area with an outdoor mall, movie theares, fun places to eat and up the street is the college scene.
Tempe Marketplace
2000 East Rio Salado ParkwayTempe's shopping and movie area with an outdoor mall, movie theares, fun places to eat and up the street is the college scene.