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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Cave Creek, AZ by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Local Jonny's Tavern And Café with a 4.7-star rating from 1,379 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 83/100. Also in the top tier: Grotto Cafe and Hideaway. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Cave Creek is 4.5 stars from 1,601 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Cave Creek range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 10, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Cave Greek Gyros
Cave Greek Gyros consistently earns top marks for its authentic, freshly made Greek dishes and friendly service.
Most Reviewed
Harold's Cave Creek Corral
A high review count indicates broad popularity and reliable, well-loved dining experiences over time.
For a quick, affordable meal go to Cave Greek Gyros; for a lively steakhouse and saloon atmosphere with live music, try Harold's Cave Creek Corral.
Local Market Snapshot
20
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4.5★
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1,601
Avg reviews
Jun 10, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
4.7 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews make this Cave Creek restaurant a local favorite.
6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA4.7 stars from over 1,200 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
6501 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA4.6 stars from over 1,300 Google reviews, reflecting consistent local popularity.
6746 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USARestaurants Rankings in Cave Creek, AZ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Local Jonny's Tavern And Café6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.7★ | 1,379 |
| #2 | Grotto Cafe6501 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.7★ | 1,267 |
| #3 | Hideaway6746 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.6★ | 1,367 |
| #4 | El Encanto6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.5★ | 4,335 |
| #5 | Harold's Cave Creek Corral6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.4★ | 3,833 |
| #6 | The Horny Toad6738 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.4★ | 2,857 |
| #7 | Oregano's37645 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.4★ | 1,492 |
| #8 | The Roadhouse6900 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.5★ | 1,472 |
| #9 | Mountain View Pub7033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.3★ | 1,160 |
| #10 | Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse7212 Ho Hum Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377, USA | 4.5★ | 652 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Cave Creek
4.5 stars from over 4,300 reviews, a trusted local dining choice in Cave Creek.
6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Solid 4.4-star rating from more than 3,800 Google reviews.
6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.4 stars from over 2,800 reviews make this a reliably popular local choice.
6738 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.4 stars from nearly 1,500 reviews, consistently praised by Cave Creek diners.
37645 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.5 stars from nearly 1,500 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
6900 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.3 stars from over 1,100 reviews, reflecting consistently solid local dining feedback.
7033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Praised by hundreds of locals with a strong 4.5-star rating in Cave Creek.
7212 Ho Hum Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377, USA
4.6 stars from over 600 reviews, a trusted local dining choice in Cave Creek.
42016 N Old Mine Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Cave Creek restaurant with a strong 4.5-star rating from over 600 reviews.
4730 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
445 Google reviews rate this popular Cave Creek restaurant a solid 4.3 stars.
6268 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Exceptional 4.8-star rating from over 400 Google reviews.
6920 E Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.6 stars from 240 Google reviews, a trusted local dining choice.
6219 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Exceptional 4.9-star rating from over 160 Google reviews.
4815 E Carefree Hwy Suite 126, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
A solid 4.3-star rating from over 4,500 Google reviews.
6823 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Rated 4.5 stars from over 2,200 Google reviews, this Cave Creek restaurant is highly regarded.
6135 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,500 Google reviews reflects consistently strong local dining.
5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,400 Google reviews, a trusted Cave Creek dining choice.
28244 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
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Restaurants in Cave Creek, AZ — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Jonny's Tavern And Café | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,379 |
| 2 | Grotto Cafe | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,267 |
| 3 | Hideaway | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,367 |
| 4 | El Encanto | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 4,335 |
| 5 | Harold's Cave Creek Corral | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 3,833 |
| 6 | The Horny Toad | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,857 |
| 7 | Oregano's | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 1,492 |
| 8 | The Roadhouse | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,472 |
| 9 | Mountain View Pub | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,160 |
| 10 | Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 652 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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