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Hideaway House Sedona Review: What to Order and What to Expect

This Hideaway House Sedona review covers what to order, where to sit, how much it costs, and whether the restaurant deserves a spot in your Sedona itinerary.

Hideaway House is one of my favorite casual restaurants in Sedona, especially when I want good food without giving up the red rock views.

The menu focuses on Italian comfort food, including pizzas, pasta, salads, and house-made bread. You can eat outside on one of the three open-air patios tucked among the trees or sit inside in one of the smaller dining rooms or near the full-service bar.

It works especially well for lunch or an early dinner after hiking, sightseeing, or spending the day exploring Sedona. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, the portions are generous, and the pricing feels reasonable compared with many other restaurants in town.

The main reason I keep returning, though, is the Peach & Pancetta Pizza.

Hideaway House Sedona Review

Hideaway House combines casual dining with some of the best restaurant views in Sedona. The building sits along the hillside, and the outdoor patios look out toward the surrounding red rocks.

There are three patios, along with indoor dining rooms and a full-service bar. The layout feels more intimate than one large restaurant, and the trees around the patios provide some shade and separation between the seating areas.

You do not need to dress up, which makes it an easy stop during a busy sightseeing day. You can arrive in casual clothes, sit outside, order a pizza, and still get the scenery people often expect from a more expensive Sedona restaurant.

It fits naturally into One Perfect Day in Sedona: A First-Timer's Itinerary, especially if you want a casual lunch between sightseeing stops.

Hideaway House Sedona review showing the restaurant’s outdoor patio surrounded by trees

What We Ordered at Hideaway House

We ordered the Peach & Pancetta Pizza, a House Salad, the House-Made Bread, and a Prickly Pear Lemonade.

The pizza and salad were easily the highlights.

Peach & Pancetta Pizza

The Peach & Pancetta Pizza is my go-to order every time I visit Hideaway House.

The combination may sound a little unusual at first, but it works. The pizza is topped with sweet roasted peaches, salty pancetta, creamy ricotta, and fresh basil. You get sweetness from the peaches, richness from the cheese, and enough salt from the pancetta to balance everything.

I always order mine well done for an extra crispy crust, and it never disappoints. That small change makes a noticeable difference, especially if you prefer pizza with a firmer bottom instead of a softer crust.

This is the menu item I would order again without even looking at the rest of the menu.

House Salad

The House Salad was one of the biggest surprises of the meal.

Side salads are often forgettable, but this one tasted fresh and came with a house-made dressing that made it much better than I expected. The ingredients were simple, but everything worked together, and the portion was large enough for two people to share.

I would order the salad again with the pizza because the freshness helps balance the richer toppings.

House-Made Bread

The House-Made Bread arrived warm and tasted very good.

However, if I had to choose between ordering the bread or saving room for more pizza and salad, I would choose the pizza and salad. The bread is enjoyable, but it was not the most memorable part of the meal.

Prickly Pear Lemonade and Mocktails

The Prickly Pear Lemonade is a fun non-alcoholic drink to order in Arizona.

It is fruity, refreshing, and a little more interesting than a standard lemonade or soda. Hideaway House also has several creative mocktails, which I appreciated since I do not drink alcohol.

If you want something cold while sitting outside, the prickly pear lemonade is an easy choice.

Prickly Pear Lemonade featured in my Hideaway House Sedona review

For more restaurant options around town, read Best Restaurants in Sedona: Where to Eat for Every Budget.

How Are the Views at Hideaway House?

The outdoor patios have excellent views of Sedona’s red rocks.

Trees surround parts of the restaurant, so the patios feel tucked into the hillside rather than completely exposed. Depending on where you sit, you may have a clearer view than other tables, but the outdoor seating is still the main reason I would choose Hideaway House over a standard indoor restaurant.

It is especially nice during lunch or earlier in the evening when you can fully see the surrounding landscape.

The views are impressive, but the restaurant still feels casual. You are not paying for a formal fine-dining experience or sitting through a long multi-course meal just to enjoy the scenery.

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House-made bread served at Hideaway House restaurant in Sedona

Should You Sit Inside or Outside?

Sit outside when the weather is comfortable.

The three open-air patios are one of Hideaway House’s biggest advantages, and the red rock views add a lot to the experience. Some areas are surrounded by trees, which helps the patios feel relaxed and partially shaded.

Indoor seating is still a good backup during extreme heat, cold weather, rain, or strong wind. The dining rooms are cozy, and there is also a full-service bar.

However, I would choose a patio table whenever possible.

If you are visiting during the warmer months, What to Wear in Sedona in June has practical advice for handling the heat during hiking, sightseeing, and outdoor meals.

What Is the Atmosphere Like?

Hideaway House is casual, welcoming, and family-friendly.

It has more of a neighborhood restaurant feel than a formal Sedona dining experience. You can come in after hiking, bring children, share a pizza, or stay for a slower meal while enjoying the view.

The dining areas are divided between several patios and smaller indoor spaces, which keeps the restaurant from feeling like one large, noisy room.

It works well for couples, families, groups of friends, and travelers looking for a relaxed lunch or dinner.

Peach and Pancetta Pizza featured in my Hideaway House Sedona review

How Is the Service?

Our service was friendly, attentive, and relaxed.

The staff answered questions, offered recommendations, and checked on us without making the meal feel rushed. We had time to eat, talk, and enjoy the scenery.

That pacing matched the overall atmosphere of the restaurant.

How Expensive Is Hideaway House?

Hideaway House is moderately priced for Sedona.

Most pizzas generally fall around the $18 to $25 range, while many pasta dishes and entrées are priced in the low-to-upper $20s.

It is not the cheapest casual meal in town, but the pricing feels fair when you consider the portion sizes, food quality, and patio views. Sharing a pizza and salad can also help keep the total cost manageable.

Are the Portions Large?

The portions are generous.

The pizzas work well for sharing, and the salads are large enough to split between two people. How much you need will depend on your appetite, but a pizza and salad can be enough for two people, especially if you also order bread or drinks.

I would avoid ordering too many starters before the pizza arrives. The bread is good, but I would rather have room for another slice.

Hideaway House Sedona review showing pizza and salad shared at lunch

Is Hideaway House Good for Families?

Hideaway House is a good option for families because it is casual, the menu has familiar choices, and the portions are easy to share.

Pizza, pasta, salad, and bread are generally easier for groups than a more specialized menu. The relaxed atmosphere also makes it less stressful than taking children to a quiet fine-dining restaurant.

The patios give families more room to settle in, although younger children will still need supervision because the restaurant sits along a hillside.

Is Hideaway House Good for Lunch or Dinner?

Hideaway House works for either lunch or dinner, but I especially like it for lunch.

During the day, you can see the red rocks clearly, and the restaurant fits easily into a Sedona sightseeing itinerary. It is a good stop after a morning hike or before heading to another overlook, trail, or shopping area.

Dinner can also be enjoyable, particularly if you arrive early enough to see the sunset.

If you are building a longer trip, 3-Day Sedona Itinerary for First-Time Visitors can help you work Hideaway House into your schedule without crossing town unnecessarily.

Prickly Pear Lemonade featured in my Hideaway House Sedona review

Would I Recommend Hideaway House?

Absolutely.

Hideaway House is one of my favorite casual restaurants in Sedona because the food is consistently good, the atmosphere is relaxed, and the outdoor patios provide excellent red rock views.

The Peach & Pancetta Pizza is still the standout for me, especially ordered well done with a crispier crust. Add the House Salad and a Prickly Pear Lemonade, and you have the exact meal I would order again.

I would recommend it for lunch or an early dinner after a day of exploring Sedona, particularly when the weather is comfortable enough to sit outside.

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