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7707 E. McDowell Road Scottsdale, AZ 85257

480-656-0010 

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  • American, Contemporary, Seafood
    Sun, Sat 9am-10pm, Mon-Fri 11am-10pm
    $$$$
    All Major Credit Cards
  • Casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Delivery, Wheelchair Accessible, Vegetarian Friendly, Business Dining
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    Full bar
  • Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

At stylish Avalon - located in an unlikely part of south Scottsdale -- executive chef Travis Watson caters to guests at the adjacent 3 Palms Oasis Resort with standards like steak and Caesar salad, but adds a few twists to his California-meets-Mediterranean menu, like calamari "frites," polenta-stuffed prawns, and lovely desserts that reflect his pastry chef background.Feeling thirsty? The dope drink-mixers working the glowing bar at Avalon Scottsdale can slake your thirst with any of a dozen scintillating and exotic-sounding alcoholic concoctions. Check out their super-sweet take on the traditional caipirinha (made from a combo of cachaça, cane syrup, fresh lime, and a swizzle stick made with rock candy); as well as the delectable Africana Fiz (consisting of fresh lemon, Madagascan vanilla bean







  • 2009 | Best Desserts

    Sometimes we don't mind skipping the sweet stuff at the end of the meal, because plenty of restaurants treat dessert like a sugary afterthought. But not Avalon. After a lavish feast of executive chef Travis Watson's "contemporary coastal cuisine" -- California-meets-Mediterranean fare with an emphasis on seafood -- we'll always make room for a little extra somethin' somethin'. That's because Watson used to be the corporate pastry chef for Fox Restaurant Concepts, and his desserts... More »

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    | Tue, March 1, 2011

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    | Tue, May 18, 2010

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  • Avalon Tantalizes Heat-Stricken Foodies with Coastal Cuisine

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    | Thu, July 09, 2009

    You can't crank your A/C hard enough. The pool feels like a warm bath. Fido won't walk on a sizzling sidewalk. And on top of all that, you're having a month of bad hair days. Or is that just me? Nah. I think most people would agree that the Sonor... More »

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    MissKnowItAll | Scottsdale, AZ | 3 Reviews

    | Fri, May 22, 2009

    Off the beaten path for sure but definitely worth it! Located on McDowell and 77th St. in a pretty residential area, it's seriously a diamond in the rough. The food is amazing, the service is excellent, and the interior is stunning!

Dinner Menu
Starters
$12.00
Polenta Stuffed Jumbo Prawns
spicy fra diavolo, sharp cheddar, petite greens
$11.00
Warm Brie In Pastry
triple cream brie, balsamic, buttered sourdough, petite greens
$10.00
Steamed Prince Edward Isle Mussels
lobster bouillabaisse, smoked fish, crusty garlic bread
$10.00
Crispy Calamari Frittes
spicy cantaloupe butter, sesame, japanese mizzuna
$10.00
Cold Smoked Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio
first press olive oil, pickled petite beets, buttered briochhe
$12.00
House Made Maine Lobster Ravioli
maine lobster, bacon, truffle
$11.00
Duo Of Ahi Tartars
ponzu and sesame, carpaccio with mango relish
Salads & Soups
$8.00
French Sweet Onion Soup
gruyere crostini
$9.00
Arugula Panzenella Bread Salad
fresh mozzarella, buttered brioch e, pesto vinaigrette
$9.00
Avalon Caesar Salad
baby hearts of romaine, parmesan crisps
$8.00
Organic Petite Field Greens
candied walnuts, goat cheese, champagne poached pears
$8.00
Roasted Beet Salad
port wine braised figs, petite beets, goat cheese
$12.00
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Salad
heirloom tomatoes, tender greens, gorgonzola, lemon dust
Sea
$21.00
Shrimp Fettuccini Carbonara
snow peas, pancetta, preserved lemon crema
$28.00
Five Spice Crusted Hawaiian Ahi
forbidden rice, charred asparagus, sauce puttanesca
$29.00
Butter Poached Maine Lobster
ricotta gnocch, tomato confit, saffron lobster demi
$22.00
Crispy Pacific Northwest Salmon Fillet
braised brussel sprouts, toasted orzo, preserved lemon
$26.00
Seared Maine Diver Scallops
blue crab risotto, gulf shrimp tempura, curried ginger emulsion
Land
$19.00
Shepard’s Pie
peas, corn, carrots and ratatouille , uniquely vegan
$34.00
Grilled Prime Filet Mignon
foie gras, glazed petite root vegetables, belgian salsify
$22.00
Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
caramel braised apples, sweet corn and sage polenta, black currant jus
$24.00
Duck-duck Goose
crispy breast, cranberry bean, cassoulet, gooseberry glaze
$20.00
Pan Roasted Free Range Chicken Breast
cranberry crouton stuffing, pomme puree, pearl onions, herb chicken jus
$26.00
Grilled Prime Ny Steak
yukon gold and bacon gratin, curried cauliflower
$24.00
Provimi Farms Colorado Lamb Osso Bucco
beluga lentils, pequillo peppers, anch o chocolate mole
$26.00
Pan Roasted Prime Rib-eye Steak
mushroom barley, risotto, tuffled foie, butter, carrot confit
$25.00
All Day Braised Veal Pot Roast
thumbelina carrots, baby fennel, glazed veal sweetbreads
Sides
$3.00
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
$9.00
Blue Crab Risotto
$4.00
Forbidden Rice
$4.00
Sweet Corn Polenta
$6.00
Yukon Gold And Bacon Gratin
$7.00
Ricotta Gnocchi
$4.00
Grilled Asparagus
$4.00
Petite Carrots
$3.00
Sautéed Garlic Spinach
$4.00
Citrus Glazed Mushrooms
$6.00
Select Seasonal Organic Vegetables
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