Sun City West, Arizona, is in the northwest part of the valley and is an unincorporated retirement community. The quiet community sits between Phoenix and Scottsdale next to the White Tank Mountains. There is very little industry or tourism here, but Sun City West features numerous golf courses, several recreation centers and a variety of restaurants.
Anacapa Grill is located on Mission Drive and, unlike the usual golf course hamburgers and beer, Anacapa's menu features more sophisticated and higher end items such as pan-seared scallops and herb encrusted rack of lamb. Entrees in this restaurant cost between $20 and $40, As of 2010. The patio has views of the White Tank Mountains and the restaurant, located in the Corte Bella Golf Club, is available for weddings and other celebrations.
Anacapa Grille
22129 N. Mission Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-556-8951
cortebellagolfclub.com
The décor in Rosie's Italian Café is eclectic with Chicago-Italian flavor. The café took over an old Domino's Pizza and uses the old ovens, but nothing of the chain pizza place remains. Pictures of Chicago grace the walls and the smell of garlic and tomatoes permeate the air. Rosie's offers daily lunch and dinner specials, which make it an affordable family restaurant. Full price meals range from $9 to $15, as of 2010, and the chefs don't skimp on the serving sizes.
Rosie's Italian Cafe
13930 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-584-1739
The Hillcrest Grille, another golf club restaurant, is located in the Hillcrest Golf Club. The dining room has a view of the White Tank Mountains and the golf course. Meals are served all day, with a lot of golfers coming for breakfast -- breakfast burritos and pancakes -- before they hit the links. The menu offers many low-carbohydrate options and hamburgers made to order. The restaurant has several TVs so diners can enjoy their favorite sporting events while eating.
The Hillcrest Grille
20002 N. Star Ridge Drive
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-584-1500
hillcrestgolfclub.com
Alta Villa is a family-friendly pizza restaurant with an outdoor patio and take-out menu. It serves thin-crust, Chicago-style pizza as well as many different Italian pasta staples like lasagna and spaghetti. Many of the entrees are under $10, as of 2010. The atmosphere is casual and the dining room is lively and loud.
Alta Villa
13940 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-544-4233
