Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)

4.8 (4827)

$30 and under

American

5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331

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Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)

4.8

$30 and under

American

Cave Creek

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

Tonto Bar & Grill: A Taste of Native Arizona
Please Note: If your desired time is not available, please phone 480-488-0698 Opt.#3 as table availability changes often due to cancellations or inclement weather. Online reservations from 11 - 4 are unavailable for parties of less than 6. Walk Ins accepted.
Enjoy American Southwestern cuisine featuring salads, sandwiches, pasta, fresh seafood, mesquite-grilled steaks, and house-made desserts. One menu is served all day. Tonto Bar & Grill, gives diners a view of modern desert life with a peek into the past. The restaurant sits on what was once Native American land and later used as a stopover camp for the U.S. Cavalry, and the building itself was part of the prestigious Rancho Mañana dude ranch. It’s chock-full of the charm of earlier eras, displaying ranching implements, vintage 1940s photos and original architecture. Today, friendly service, fine casual cuisine, and comfortable atmosphere combine for a rustic yet upscale dinin

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southwest, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(480) 488-0698
Website
http://www.tontobarandgrill.com/ 11am-4pm Walk In's Welcome
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christopher Nicosia
Catering
Tonto Bar and Grill has proudly and successfully hosted and catered special events in the Valley for more than 27 years. No matter how small or large your event, you can rely on us as an experienced partner to dazzle your guests as well as ensure a smooth experience for the organizers. Whether you’re thinking of hosting a business function or celebrating a family event, we would be delighted to cater to your needs. For inquiries on private events, please call our catering specialist at 480-488-0698 or fill out our contact form at https://tontobarandgrill.com/private-dining/general-information
Private party facilities
Tonto Bar & Grill can host your private dining experience in our cozy Grill Room, Cocktail Patio, Main Dining Room, Upper Patio, and Lower Patio. We’ll create a custom menu to suit your tastes and work with you on making sure the event is memorable and delightful. For inquiries on private events, please call our catering specialist at 480-488-0698 or fill out our contact form at https://tontobarandgrill.com/private-dining/general-information/

Location
5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Neighborhood
Cave Creek
Cross street
Cave Creek Rd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,827 people are saying

Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
American
Scottsdale
Great for scenic views
Scottsdale
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tonto Bar & Grill offers a "beautiful outdoor setting" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Diners rave about the "great views" and "wonderful ambiance," especially on the patio. Despite some service hiccups, the "southwestern cuisine" and "attentive staff" make it a "favorite" for locals and visitors alike.

4,827 Reviews

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John Gold
Phoenix17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place yo enjoy great food outside under the stars! I highly recommend this place.
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Terri Gold
Chicago27 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always have a great experience at Tonto. Love the atmosphere and the food is always good!
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Ken
Phoenix45 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonto’s is always a great place for food! The atmosphere is good, the service is good, the drinks are good “pomegranate martini!” The food is great. Thank you Tonto’s for being very consistently good!
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Rose Ann
Phoenix51 reviews
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We had a 6:30pm reservation, so it was crowded. However, the table next to us was annoyingly loud. This made it difficult to hear at our own table. We were so glad when the occupants of the table left. They were oblivious to others around them. Very inconsiderate.
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Terry
Milwaukee10 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and setting are always nice . Didn’t like that when we got our bill that there was a 3% inflation charge added without prior notice . I think Tonto pricing has always been towards the high side , especially drink prices .
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Harold
Phoenix42 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food. Atmosphere was very good .
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Sam Gold
Phoenix26 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 23, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great location, good food, service ok. Wait staff was ok, manager was not helpful.
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Linda
Los Angeles3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Service was outstanding. This was a celebration of my husband’s 89 th birthday and the complimentary dessert with a candle was awesome! We were party if 6 and noise level on patio was minimal so we enjoyed the conversation. And such a beautiful scenery!
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Diane
Phoenix9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 22, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the food was delicious but the margarita was terrible!
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Terry Gold
Denver25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Kristina is the best! Service 2nd to none! She makes you feel welcome, always checks to make sure you’re happy.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Southwest, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(480) 488-0698
Website
http://www.tontobarandgrill.com/ 11am-4pm Walk In's Welcome
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christopher Nicosia
Catering
Tonto Bar and Grill has proudly and successfully hosted and catered special events in the Valley for more than 27 years. No matter how small or large your event, you can rely on us as an experienced partner to dazzle your guests as well as ensure a smooth experience for the organizers. Whether you’re thinking of hosting a business function or celebrating a family event, we would be delighted to cater to your needs. For inquiries on private events, please call our catering specialist at 480-488-0698 or fill out our contact form at https://tontobarandgrill.com/private-dining/general-information
Private party facilities
Tonto Bar & Grill can host your private dining experience in our cozy Grill Room, Cocktail Patio, Main Dining Room, Upper Patio, and Lower Patio. We’ll create a custom menu to suit your tastes and work with you on making sure the event is memorable and delightful. For inquiries on private events, please call our catering specialist at 480-488-0698 or fill out our contact form at https://tontobarandgrill.com/private-dining/general-information/

Location
5736 E. Rancho Mañana Blvd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331
Neighborhood
Cave Creek
Cross street
Cave Creek Rd.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Make a reservation

Tonto Bar & Grill (Lunch reservations not required, excluding holidays)

4.8

$30 and under

American

Cave Creek

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today