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Not surprisingly, Sedona's cuisine is strong on Southwestern and classic American dishes, but you'll also find international choices among the dozens of restaurant options. Dinner tabs tend to run on the expensive side, but several informal ethnic eateries and sandwich shops allow you to grab a quick bite for less. Local specialties worth trying include prickly pear cactus drinks, rattlesnake, cactus fries, and even "vortex veggie sandwiches."

The Silver Saddle Room at the Cowboy Club (241 Hwy. 89A; 928/282-4200; www.cowboyclub.com) is the quintessential Sedona dining experience, serving up Southwestern cuisine in one of the city's most historic buildings (the one where the Cowboy Artists of America was formed); local specialties like rattlesnake skewers, fried cactus strips, and buffalo steaks are served in a casual, elegant setting (a more toned-down, kid-friendly vibe is available at the adjacent Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits). Another fine choice for those with haute-cuisine tastes is the formal Yavapai Restaurant at the memorable Enchantment Resort (525 Boynton Canyon Rd.; 928/204-6000; reservations required; www.enchantmentresort.com/dining), with 180-degree views of stunning Boynton Canyon and an American and Southwestern menu that changes frequently and is based on seasonal ingredients (expect plenty of fresh meat and fish, beans, and chili); there's also a popular jazz brunch here on Sundays.

For moderate prices, nab an outdoor table at El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano (336 Hwy. 179; 928/282-4648; www.elrinconrestaurant.com) while browsing the shops of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village (see Where to Shop) and tuck into authentic Mexican and Navajo-influenced dishes and delicious margaritas. The charming Fournos Restaurant (3000 Hwy. 89A; 928/282-3331; reservations recommended; www.fournosrestaurant.com) offers a pleasant break from the area's pronounced Southwestern cuisine, with delectable Greek plates and savory Santorini wines on the menu; the same goes for Dahl & DiLuca (2321 Hwy. 89A; 928/282-5219; reservations recommended; www.dahl-diluca.com), which dishes up excellent Italian food in a cozy Tuscany-themed dining room.

For quick budget eats, the down-home Coffee Pot Restaurant (2050 Hwy. 89A; 928/282-6626) is a popular local hangout that's a great spot for breakfast – or standard burger and Mexican fare later in the day. For big, tasty sandwiches, try Uptown's Sedona Memories (321 Jordan Rd.; 928/282-0032), or make your own with ingredients from the all-natural New Frontiers Natural Foods (1420 Hwy. 89A; 928/282-6311).

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