Scottsdale’s Salt Cellar Restaurant has been recognized by Love Food as Arizona’s most unusual dining experience. Known for its unique setting, Salt Cellar is the state’s only underground restaurant. Diners enter through a modest entrance, then descend steep stairs to reach the seafood-focused eatery below ground.
The Salt Cellar has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike, praised for its extensive seafood menu featuring steamed clams, New England chowder, mussels in butter sauce, lobster, and jumbo crab cakes. With a reputation for warm service and fresh dishes, the restaurant has garnered high ratings and rave reviews.
Love Food’s list, which highlights the most unusual dining spots across all 50 states and Washington D.C., bases its selections on user reviews, accolades, and team experiences. Salt Cellar’s distinctive subterranean atmosphere and quality seafood offerings set it apart as a standout experience in Arizona’s dining scene.