Sipping & Shopping in Scottsdale

Plus, a successful shopping trip has its perks—like stopping for a celebratory cocktail or glass of wine afterward at a nearby restaurant or bar. We’ve paired some of our favorite places for shopping in Scottsdale with our favorite places for a drink, so you can sip and shop your way through the city.

SHOPPING AT SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE | SIPPING AT FRANCINE

Photo by Mark Sacro

Scottsdale Fashion Square is a luxury shopping center that draws in visitors and locals alike, with its many boutiques, designer brands and elevated experiences. The 1.9 million square feet center has more than 200 shops and restaurants including brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Prada, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Burberry, providing plenty of options for a Saturday afternoon well spent shopping in Scottsdale.

At Scottsdale Fashion Square, situated in the luxury wing, you’ll find Francine, an upscale bistro that embraces the cuisine found in the South of France. Founder and acclaimed restaurateur Laurent Halasz also founded another ICONIC Scottsdale restaurant—Fig & Olive. Chef Halasz “re-creates specialties of the region, including salad Niçoise, grilled branzino, steak frite and bouillabaisse.”

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Francine

Francine is a great place to stop by for a drink after a long day of shopping—offering tantalizing craft cocktails and an impressive selection of wines.

ICONIC TIP – Order the C’est La Vie drink at Francine–it contains rye, vecchio amaro, coffee and walnut bitters!

SHOPPING AT BILTMORE FASHION PARK | SIPPING AT MERC BAR

Biltmore Fashion Park

You won’t be disappointed when you come to shop at Biltmore Fashion Park—it’s anchored by Arizona’s only Saks Fifth Avenue and has an impressive selection of stores like Anthropologie, BHLDN Wedding, LoveSac, Madison Reed, Pottery Barn, Ralph Lauren and Williams-Sonoma. And the dining is also top-notch, with the delicious offerings from restaurants like The Capital Grille, True Food Kitchen and Seasons 52 to enjoy after shopping in Scottsdale.

When you’re ready for drinks after shopping until you drop, head to Merc Bar across the street, an outpost of the original MercBar that opened in 1993 on Mercer Street in New York City. The business-casual dress code is strictly enforced at the swanky cocktail bar, so you can sip your drink in style. It’s a great destination to head to for date night thanks to the romantic atmosphere and tantalizing drinks.

ICONIC TIP – Order a classic dirty martini at Merc Bar!

SHOPPING AT KIERLAND COMMONS | SIPPING AT ZINC BISTRO

Kierland Commons

Kierland Commons is a luxe shopping destination in Scottsdale with 70 high-end specialty stores like Anthropologie, Michael Kors, Sundance, Crate & Barrel, Sur La Table, Tommy Bahama and Z Gallerie, so they have something for every shopper. And dining options for every taste—home to some of the best restaurants in Scottsdale, you’ll find Zinc Bistro, The Greene House, Mastro’s Ocean Club, Postino WineCafe and North at Kierland Commons.

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Zinc Bistro is our pick for after-shopping cocktails, or for some excellent French cuisine. The cozy French bistro is right in the heart of Kierland Commons, and exudes all the ambiance of an authentic Parisian bistro, complete with marble tables and wicker chairs. Beyond their impressive cocktail selection, Zinc Bistro has a long list of wines to please every taste.

ICONIC TIP – Order a French, white wine Sancerre at Zinc Bistro—our favorite is the Château De Sancerre!

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SHOPPING AT OLIVER SMITH JEWELER | SIPPING AT ROKA AKOR

Oliver Smith

If you’re looking for some sparkle, pearls or even a simple pendant, Oliver Smith Jeweler has a curated selection of beautiful, house-designed and well-made jewelry and timepieces. The store’s namesake—designer and store owner Oliver Smith—has focused on creating exceptional jewelry since 1981, with a focus on making each piece last a lifetime. With only two brick-and-mortar stores, one in Scottsdale and one in Aspen, we recommend taking advantage of a visit to Oliver Smith while you’re shopping in Scottsdale.

Roka Akor

Just a short drive down the road from Oliver Smith is Roka Akor, an upscale Japanese restaurant offering sushi, steaks, seafood and most importantly—spirits. Head to Roka Akor for a drink after shopping for jewelry and you won’t be disappointed by the extensive beverage menu, with everything from Sake to Japanese-inspired cocktails, it has something for everyone.

ICONIC TIP – Order the Paper Tiger at Roka Akor—it contains Broker’s London Gin, lemon juice, yuzu juice, prosecco and matcha powder.