DC Ranch is a golf and residential community in north Scottsdale. In addition to beautiful desert scenery, attractive golf courses and valuable real estate, DC Ranch is home to a variety of enjoyable eating opportunities. The majority of these reside in the shopping and dining district of Market Street on North Pima Road. This pedestrian-friendly area is composed of 15 buildings, many shops and bars, and most notably a range of dining options to satisfy those on a budget, celebrating a special occasion or seeking an exciting night life. Market Street also has food choices that include local favorites, seafood and vegetarian selections and an assortment of ethnic fair from around the world.
DC Ranch's Market Street offers several elegant options for an eventful dinner for two. Featuring a progressive list of 100 wines from all over the world, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is just 1.5 miles from the residential community. The menu presents a prime burger bar, along with several steak and seafood options. Most notably Fleming's has won seven awards for distinction since 2007. These include the 2010 Best Steakhouse Award from Editor's Choice Phoenix Magazine and the 2009 Award of Unique Distinction from Wine Enthusiast. Heirloom is also a favorable choice for fine dining. Like Fleming's, it is 1.5 miles from DC Ranch. Uniquely, this all American restaurant serves locally-grown and raised produce and meat whenever possible. The fruit and vegetables are often cooked and served the same day as picked. Also, the extensive wine list features only American produced wines.
For a taste of worldliness, Market Street offers a diverse selection of dining options including Mexican and Mediterranean. Located 2.1 miles away, Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill not only provides fresh and reliably decadent South American flavor, but also a social conscience. This corporate chain regularly teams up with noteworthy causes such as Susan G. Komen and the American Cancer Society to raise money by hosting fundraiser dinners and donating partial proceeds. The company is also instrumental in environmental causes. Its packaging is made from 100 percent recycled material and it regularly sponsors activities such as beach cleanup days. Patrons can truly feel good about indulging at Rubio’s. Calistro California Bistro is a restaurant with a dedication to a unique product. Located 1.6, miles from DC Ranch, the high-quality bistro has a private patio and wine room reminiscent of a California wine country tasting room. The food has an old country feel, however, as the menu is mainly Mediterranean based. Each day of the week boasts a different happy hour special, making it a local favorite.
Market Street restaurants are especially known for quality and uniqueness of both flavor and atmosphere. The budget-friendly locations remain true to this above average standard. Located 1.6 miles from the desert community, Beauregard Food Company specializes in affordable Southern cooking. Menu options include such Southern staples as fried pickles, fried green tomatoes and gumbo. Other items, such as crawfish crepes and shrimp and crawfish cheesecake, are fresh spins on old favorites. Grimaldi's Pizzeria is another example of inexpensive classic taste with a modern spin. Located 1.5 miles away, this New-York-style pizzeria is over 100 years old and follows a genuine pizza making tradition. Grimaldi’s uses coal fired brick ovens to make pizzas and calzones and has a custom water system to pump New York water into each location to ensure a New York flavored crust. Zagat has voted the resulting product best pizza for many years.
During the day, Market Street may be full of family-friendly elegance, but at night it comes to life with exciting atmosphere and single life. Only 2.7 miles from DC Ranch, Escape Lounge has a full bar and a full menu of comfort foods such as burgers, chicken wings and sandwiches. Fish, beef and lamb entrees are also available. Happy hour is daily allowing for ample opportunity to relax. Escape Lounge also features DJ’s on the weekends and offers cigar menus and Hookah service nightly. Armitage Bistro is also an exciting location for an evening out on the town. Located 1.5 miles away, this lounge is known for its assorted collection of wines, spirits and beers. Happy hour is all day on Monday, as well as 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close the rest of the week. Food includes lunch and bar products such as sandwiches and burgers. Elegant meals and desserts are also available. This restaurant has an excellent atmosphere for everything from an after work drink to celebrating special occasions.
