This striking space is considered by many to be the ultimate Japanese dining experience in Red Rock country. If you are a sushi aficionado, this is the place to put your taste buds to the test. Hanging globe-shaped Japanese lanterns, striking Asian tapestries and bare-bones furnishings afford the dining room a Zen-like atmosphere. Patio dining is also available. Expertly prepared sushi is accompanied by teriyaki and tempura in addition to sukiyaki and teppan yaki dishes. Full bar service is available.

Pronounced "wah-HOCK-uh", this second-story restaurant is a favorite with visitors for its health-conscious, made-from-scratch Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Dark wood furnishings, archways and columns give the restaurant a Mexican village feel. Typical Mexican is prepared with care and attention to nutrition. All salsas, sauces, guacamole and breads are made fresh daily. Try the house-made desserts, especially those crafted of Belgian chocolate. Most meals range $6-12. Arizona micro-brews and more than 40 tequilas are the usual beverage choices. A new wine list highlights Chilean bottlings. A glass of house wine is $4-6. Whatever drink you choose, you can sip it whilst enjoying the view from the rooftop cantina.

Orchards Inn of Sedona's casual cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily in an airy, country-style dining room. The dining room has curved-back chairs, bare wood tabletops and homey accessories. Fresh ingredients and made-to-order preparations are emphasized. The service is professional and friendly, making this a good choice for family dining. Hearty all-American breakfasts are served until 10:30am daily, followed by a selection of freshly made soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas and pizzas. Daily chef's specials are offered at both lunch and dinner.

Have you ever savored rattlesnake or buffalo? You can here. "High Desert cuisine" is offered at this upscale cowboy cafe. Buffalo and beef are as big on the menu here as burgers in chili. There are a variety of steak cuts to savour. Try the BBQ Snake Brochette or a basket of Sweet Potato Fries to start. The "Cowboy Cocktails" are truly a taste of the West and are named accordingly-Cow Tippin' Tonic, Pink Lizard and Arizona Sunset.

Year after year, Shugrue's Hillside Grill is awarded the distinction of being Sedona's superior seafood and fine dining restaurant. There is also good news for steak-lovers-the beef is hand cut for top quality. Located in the Hillside Sedona complex, it is a casually upscale restaurant, not a jacket and tie kind of place. The outdoor patio is even more informal in feel. On weekends, live jazz music is performed.

A javelina is a creature similar to a wild boar - but there's certainly nothing "boar"ing about this lively, colorful cantina. Decorated in a bright Mexican motif, this restaurant is loud and filled with local charm. Choices are primarily Sonoran, with an Arizona accent. Combination plates of tacos, enchiladas and chimichangas are filling and flavorful. Lunch and dinner are served daily and it's Happy Hour from 3p-6p daily. Dinners are priced from USD8-16, Margaritas from USD5-7. Live music is featured on Saturday evenings.

This oasis is tucked away in Tlaquepaque Village and specializes in innovative breakfast and luncheon fare. Among the organic and pesticide-free selections, you will find a morning quiche bar, Foccacia French Toast, Baked Brie and Artichoke Salad, "Secret" Shrimp Samba (with coconut and red curry marinated shrimp and sizzled ginger noodles) and a Twice-Baked Goat Cheese Souffle with braised figs and pecans. Diners enjoy meals in a garden setting, replete with flourishing foliage, sculptures and comfortable furnishings. The cafe features jazz music on weekends.

You may have seen Robert's Creekside Cafe peach cobbler featured on the "Regis Show," but that's just one of the many reasons to visit this casual, comfortable, creek-side cafe. The menu of classic cuisine with Southwestern accents include freshly made beignets and omelettes at breakfast, piled-high sandwiches, garden salads and pastas for lunch and innovative preparations of seafood, steaks and poultry dishes at dinner. The wine list has quite a good selections and on weekends, live entertainment is featured.

Radisson Poco Diablo's sports bar is a casual spot to watch a game or play pool. Big-screen televisions capture all the latest sports action or test your knowledge with an interactive trivia game. Pool tables also provide entertainment. The "Quick & Casual" menu features a wide range of appetizers, sandwiches, pastas and hot entrees. Most menu items are USD6-12. Local microbrews and a full complement of beers, wines and cocktails are available, priced from about USD3-8.

Located at the Factory Outlet Mall, this cafe with its funky artwork and mustard-colored walls is a refreshing respite for weary shoppers. A mini specialty food, coffee and cigar market is located at the front of the restaurant. Breakfast sandwiches and combinations and a variety of coffees are served to start your day. At lunch and dinner, soups, salads and sandwiches make up most of the menu, with a few hot entrees and daily specials. Beer and wine are available at $3-5.