Group Friendly Dining in Sedona Verde Valley

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When it comes to dining, the Verde Valley is like a double-dip ice cream cone.  Visitors will love eating here, but  the real benefactors of the region's burgeoning tourism industry are local residents.  You see, in order to satisfy the culinary preferences of more than 4 million visitors, this region's dedicated restaurateurs have established a list of outstanding restaurants that in itself is an interesting menu.  Consequently, the exceptional choice of style, atmosphere, décor and flavor developed for tourists from around the world continually is available to the people who live here.

Indeed, the Verde Valley might be expected to offer a dozen favorite dining spots, this area features dozens and dozens of wonderful places to eat – many of them rated among the best restaurants in Arizona, and several have earned national acclaim.  And with reference to the dining pleasures of visitors and residents alike, whether they prefer French, Italian, Mexican, classic American, cowboy or Southwestern; regardless of what setting they choose – indoors, on a patio or deck surrounded by a garden or by a creek; and no matter what style is most comfortable – sophisticated, casually elegant, simply casual or come-as-you-are, they are sure to find the food superb, the environment delightful and the service totally satisfying.

Blazin'M Ranch (Chuckwagon Supper and Live Western Stage Show) At 6:30PM the dinner bell rings and guests are treated to a all-you-can-eat chuckwagon grub in the climate controlled "barn" (they operate rain or shine) served by cowpokes on a tin plate and tin cup. After supper, sit back and enjoy the harmonic sounds of the famous Blazin' M Cowboys, who will amaze you with their hour-long Western stage production that includes delightful cowboy music, storytelling, comedy, and some surprises you won't want to miss including a regular visit from "Otis" the resident pesky character who will make you laugh until your full belly aches! The Blazin' M Ranch is also the perfect place for weddings, birthday celebrations, anniversary parties, corporate gatherings, Christmas parties, etc.  Chuckwagon Supper Live Western Stage Show Menu: ALL YOU CAN EAT  - Sliced Beef or Chicken Breast (simmered in BBQ sauce) - Foil-Wrapped Russet Potato - Cowboy Beans - Homemade Biscuits with Butter and Honey - Chunky Applesauce - Spice Cake w/ whipped topping - Lemonade, Iced Tea or Coffee - Coffee - Vegetarian Meal available upon reservation request click here to read more about Blazin'M Ranch

Additionally, several of our finest restaurants are known to feature stocks of wines that include as many as 1,000 bottles. Also, a large number of establishments offer locally brewed beers, and a growing number of intimate cocktail lounges with live music have become favorite gathering places.

Of course, many visitors are members of active families so enthusiastic about hiking, biking and similar outdoor activities, taking time for a relaxed sit-down dinner is out of the question.  No problem, because though nationally known fast-food franchises might not sport traditional, brightly colored signs and logos, they are available – and an impressive variety of sandwich shops, pizza places and gourmet delis are scattered throughout this area.

Dining in the Verde Valley ranges from casual to gourmet and includes a wide variety of cuisines.  Coffee houses serve espresso and cappuccino, award-winning chefs offer inventive menus, and other eateries abound with selections from tacos and sushi to vegetarian fare or cowboy steak.

One thing for sure! – you won’t go hungry here, no matter what your taste is. 

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