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While conversations continue about the future of Old Town Scottsdale, complete with task forces and neighborhood debates (read our full coverage here), the area itself remains unbothered, doing what it does best: attracting world-class dining, shopping, and nightlife experiences that keep it at the forefront of Arizona’s entertainment scene.
The latest proof? BOA Steakhouse is set to open along the Scottsdale Waterfront in spring 2026, marking the return of Innovative Dining Group to the Valley. This will be BOA’s sixth location, joining destinations in West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Austin, and Las Vegas. For a restaurant group that previously ran Sushi Roku at W Scottsdale for 15 years, this opening represents a homecoming.
What can diners expect? The menu features 40-day dry-aged New York strip steak, a tableside Caesar salad, and an indulgent “Boujee” Baked Potato topped with caviar. The 210-seat space will include a dining room, bar, lounge, patio, and two private dining rooms. Fans of “Yellowstone” can order an 18-ounce dry-aged Black Angus ribeye from the 6666 Ranch featured in Taylor Sheridan’s show, while the kitchen will operate seed oil-free.
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This opening is just one of several exciting additions coming to Old Town in 2026, including the rooftop restaurant Cielito and The Guest House at Scottsdale Quarter. While some worry about Old Town’s evolution, these additions prove the district’s enduring appeal to top-tier operators seeking Arizona’s most vibrant dining scene.
Do we really need a task force for this? The majority of city council disagrees as they voted down Mayor Borowsky’s idea recently. Perhaps less government is a better solution, to simply get out of the way and allow Old Town to be what it naturally is.
We posit that Old Town doesn’t need a task force to tell it what it is, as it’s too busy being exactly what people want: a destination where luxury meets energy, where waterfront views pair with world-class cuisine, and where the next great experience is always on the horizon.
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