PINYON – Coastal Mediterranean

January 9, 2026

A high-end Mediterranean restaurant with terrific food. The hummus appetizer is very well-seasoned and is accompanied by fresh pita bread. The shrimp ajillo was served hot in a cast-iron skillet, accompanied by generous amounts of garlic. The potatoes brava were nicely seasoned as well. We enjoyed the Greek salad. The staff is very friendly and attentive.

December 2, 2025

Dined here not long after their opening had an excellent experience. We sat at the upstairs bar, and the service was exceptional, every bartender checked on us multiple times to make sure we were enjoying everything. Their attention to detail and enthusiasm made the entire meal feel really welcoming. The space is beautiful with its green-and-wood Mediterranean aesthetic, high ceilings, and views of the Scottsdale Civic Center. Pricing is reasonable and the food was very impressive, from the seasonal hummus and fresh-baked pita to the perfectly cooked linguini & clams. Cocktails are bright, refreshing, and well-crafted. Overall, a memorable experience with warm hospitality and great flavors. Definitely a standout addition to Old Town Scottsdale.

December 17, 2025

Pinyon is such a great find in Scottsdale. The atmosphere is light, airy, and open, with décor that’s completely on point—modern, warm, and inviting. Happy hour is a standout with excellent pricing on both cocktails and appetizers. The service was fabulous: friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming from start to finish. We shared the pistachio labneh, which was absolutely delicious, paired with soft, warm pita bread. For dinner, the lamb shakshuka was packed with flavor and felt like an exceptional value for the quality and portion. We chose to sit at the downstairs bar, which was comfortable and fun, but the dining room is beautiful and the patio is quiet and inviting—perfect for a relaxed evening. We will definitely be back and highly recommend Pinyon for great food, atmosphere, and service.

November 27, 2025

After hearing about Pinyon and seeing photos of the restaurant we had to get out and try it! The restaurant is gorgeous and feels very high end & lively. It is open to the outdoors where you can overlook the park. We had a great server who walked us through the menu and gave us great food recommendations. Our favorite dish was the Eggplant Napoleon, which was served over a tomato paste sauce and included arugula pesto. I need to recreate this dish, we loved it! The different hummus’ were amazing and had such unique flavors, I loved the pistachio one. The seared feta is another great appetizer that is easy to share and packed with flavor. Everything we had was great, and I look forward to going again to try more of the Mediterranean cuisine.

December 1, 2025

Wow! Ran in here on accident for a happy hour and were super happy with the entire experience. Food - soo delicious. We got the carpaccio (delicious) and baked feta (keep in mind, it is sweeter than you expect, but still delicious. Make sure to grab pita or toast for it). We also grabbed two spritzes. They were delicious as well (super massive, they are on a sweeter side as well). Service - outstanding. We sat at the bar and all bartenders were incredibly nice. After our meal, we had a manager talk to everyone at the bar to ask about their experience. It was very thoughtful. Atmosphere - very cozy and comfortably upscale. You don't feel like you are underdressed, but you also can wear something really nice here. Great for lunch or a special occasion. Overall - highly recommend.