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Top-Rated Restaurants in Cave Creek, AZ
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Cave Creek, AZ by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Grotto Cafe with a 4.7-star rating from 1,267 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Local Jonny's Tavern And Café 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 May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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20
Businesses listed
4.5★
Avg rating
1,601
Avg reviews
May 17, 2026
Last updated
Top Rated Restaurants
Grotto Cafe
6501 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Local Jonny's Tavern And Café
6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Hideaway
6746 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Cave Creek, AZ
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Grotto Cafe6501 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.7★ | 1,267 |
| #2 | Local Jonny's Tavern And Café6033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.7★ | 1,379 |
| #3 | Hideaway6746 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.6★ | 1,367 |
| #4 | The Horny Toad6738 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.4★ | 2,857 |
| #5 | Tonto Bar & Grill5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.5★ | 1,508 |
| #6 | The Creek Patio Grill28244 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.5★ | 1,408 |
| #7 | Kiki Rae's6219 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.6★ | 240 |
| #8 | El Encanto6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.5★ | 4,335 |
| #9 | Harold's Cave Creek Corral6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.4★ | 3,833 |
| #10 | Raven's View42016 N Old Mine Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA | 4.6★ | 638 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Cave Creek
The Horny Toad
6738 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Tonto Bar & Grill
5736 E Rancho Manana Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
The Creek Patio Grill
28244 N Tatum Blvd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Kiki Rae's
6219 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
El Encanto
6248 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Harold's Cave Creek Corral
6895 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Raven's View
42016 N Old Mine Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Brunch
6920 E Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse
6823 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Brisam's Grill, Bar and Patio
4730 E Lone Mountain Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Mountain View Pub
7033 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Cave Greek Gyros
4815 E Carefree Hwy Suite 126, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse
7212 Ho Hum Dr, Carefree, AZ 85377, USA
The Roadhouse
6900 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Oregano's
37645 N Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Stumblina's Cantina
6268 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
Big Earl's Greasy Eats
6135 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA
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