Your August Dining Guide: What to Eat at Sedona Center
August in Sedona is golden: long sun-soaked days, dramatic afternoon monsoons, and the kind of appetite that only a full day of exploring red rock country can bring. Whether you’re fueling up after a morning hike or settling in for a relaxed dinner with a view, Sedona Center has you covered. Here are four dishes you absolutely need to try this month.
Open Range Grill & Tavern: Cowboy Steak
If there’s one dish that defines the spirit of the American Southwest, it’s this one. Open Range’s legendary Cowboy Steak is a boldly seasoned, USDA Prime, Brandt Beef ribeye, raised without hormones or beta-agonists.
Cooked to perfection and served alongside vibrant seasonal vegetables and rustic potatoes, it’s hearty and packed with rich, smoky flavor in every single bite. Pair it with one of Open Range’s signature cocktails and a front-row seat to Sedona’s iconic red rock views, and you’ve got a dinner worth the trip all on its own.
Find Open Range Grill & Tavern at the upper level of Sinagua Plaza at Sedona Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 928-282-0002 for more information.
Sedona Pizza Company: Prosciutto & Pear Pizza
Sweet meets savory in the most spectacular way at Sedona Pizza Company. Built on an olive oil base and topped with shredded mozzarella, creamy goat cheese, caramelized pear, salty prosciutto, fresh arugula, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this is the kind of pizza that surprises you with every bite.
The dough is made in-house using Italian flour, and the result is a thin, perfectly crafted 13-inch pie that feels like a genuine Italian masterpiece, with a Sedona backdrop to match. It’s no wonder guests keep coming back just for this one.
Find Sedona Pizza Company at the lower level of Sinagua Plaza at Sedona Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 928-203-5656 for more information.
Don Diego Mexican Cuisine: Fajitas
Few things in life are as satisfying as a sizzling plate of fajitas, and Don Diego’s version is the real deal. A Southwest staple made from bold, authentic recipes, these fajitas arrive at your table piping hot, loaded with red and green peppers and onions, served alongside Spanish rice, refried beans, jack and cheddar cheese, sour cream, and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
Choose from steak, chicken, shrimp, or all three, and don’t skip the house-made margarita to go with it. Dining on Don Diego’s scenic patio with red rock views in every direction? That’s the definition of a perfect August evening.
Find Don Diego Mexican Cuisine at the Trading Post building at Sedona Center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call 928-203-5655 for more information.
Canyon Breeze Restaurant: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sometimes the most satisfying meal is the one that hits every note: smoky, saucy and deeply satisfying. Canyon Breeze’s BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich delivers exactly that: tender hickory-smoked pulled pork smothered in house-made whiskey BBQ sauce, piled high on a brioche bun and served with a side of coleslaw.
It’s the kind of comfort food that was made for a laid-back August afternoon, especially enjoyed on Canyon Breeze’s sprawling patio with Sedona’s magnificent canyon views as your backdrop.
Find Canyon Breeze Restaurant at the Canyon Breeze building at Sedona Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Call 928-282-2112 for more information.
Come Hungry, Leave Happy
From flame-grilled steaks and innovative pizzas to sizzling fajitas and smoky pulled pork, Sedona Center’s dining lineup has something for every craving and every occasion this August.