Glendale Arizona Restaurants

While you can find Glendale Arizona restaurants all over town, two areas in particular have the most diverse dining options: Westgate City Center and Downtown Glendale.

Westgate has mostly national and western U.S. chains and a few independent Glendale AZ dining establishments.

In downtown Glendale, there is a variety of locally-owned eateries that range from wood-fired pizza and Mexican food to Polish cuisine and afternoon tea.

Westgate Glendale Arizona Restaurants

Gordon Biersch Restaurant and Brewery
Gordon Biersch began as a small brew pub started by two guys named Gordon and Biersch in Palo Alto, CA. Today, they've expanded to 17 locations across the U.S.

Gordon and Biersch makes hand-crafted beers and has a large, eclectic menu. There's something for just about everyone, from burgers, pizzas and sandwiches to salads, pastas and seafood.

A neat feature of the restaurant is the giant brew kettles that can be seen behind large windows. We had a very good lunch here and the service was very fast and friendly.

Address: 6915 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85305. Located at the north end of Westgate City Center near W. Glendale Avenue
Phone: 623-877-4300
Cost: $-$$$

Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Visit this most colorful of all the Glendale Arizona restaurants and you'll never be bored! The visual stimuli include a giant whale, a sea plane and fishing boat hanging overhead.

Large screen TVs run loops of Jimmy Buffett fans at tailgate parties before concerts and Jimmy Buffett visiting U.S. troops overseas.

Not to worry, though. You don't have to be a big time "Parrot Head" to appreciate the fun, carefree, tropical theme.

While it might see all show and no substance, the food is actually quite good. The menu has a definite Caribbean angle with items like conch fritters, jerk salmon and plenty of Margaritas. But there’s also Caesar salad, hamburgers, nachos, pulled pork sandwich and, of course, seafood.

We found it a fun and relaxing spot for lunch while watching the water fountain show in front of the restaurant from the cool, misted patio.

After dinner, the restaurant turns into a nightclub where you can dance to live bands every night of the week.

Address: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. #E109, Glendale AZ 85305. Located at the south end of Westgate City Center
Phone: 623-772-0011
Cost: $-$$$

Saddle Ranch Chop House
The angle of this LA-based chain is "where rock meets western." This is another one of the Glendale Arizona restaurants that really catches the eye with its faux Old West saloon exterior and stagecoach hanging from the roof.

As you might expect, the menu has a Western influence with steaks, burgers and baby back ribs but it also has salads, sandwiches and seafood. There's even a few vegetarian items.

Saddle Ranch also serves brunch daily from 8am to 3pm. Hearty eaters will like the cinnamon swirl Texas toast, huevos rancheros and sausage and biscuits.

This touristy restaurant is so large that it features a mechanical bull, full bar, dancing, big screen TVs, an open air patio and a gift shop.

Address: 9375 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale AZ 85305. Next to Jobing.com Arena in Westgate City Center
Phone: 623-889-7770
Cost: $$-$$$

Native New Yorker
Founded by a family from Buffalo, New York, this chain restaurant got its start in Phoenix.

Although it is famous for its wings, the menu also features pizza, pasta, steak and burgers. Plenty of large screen TVs and beer specials add to the sports bar atmosphere.

Address: 7273 N. 95th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85305. Located north of Westgate across W. Glendale Avenue, next to Cabella's.
Phone: 623-877-4500
Cost: $-$$$

Downtown Glendale Arizona Restaurants

Kimberly Ann's Victorian Tea Room
This may be the most charming of all the Glendale Arizona restaurants. With old fashioned tea sets and lace table clothes, one can picture Miss Marple having tea here.

There are many kinds of tea and coffee to choose from and the scones are fresh baked by the owner, Mae Collins, who named the café for her granddaughter, Kimberly Ann.

In addition to tea, it's known for the very large sandwiches. Other favorites include soup, potato salad and stuffed tomatoes.

Note: Call 24 hours in advance to order the full English afternoon tea.

Address: 7153 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale AZ 85301 in downtown Glendale's historic Caitlin Court.
Phone: 623-934-1106
Cost: $

Touch of Europe Café
Looking for something a little different among the Glendale Arizona restaurants? Dine at Touch of Europe.

Owners Waldemar and Margaret Okula serve the cuisine of their Polish homeland. Specialties include pierogi, goulash, stuffed cabbage, blintzes and kielbasa.

They also have deli-style sandwiches, salads and desserts.

Their cafe is very small with just 6 tables and a small patio but it's a local favorite, especially for weekday lunch.

Address: 7146 N. 57th Drive, Glendale AZ 85301 in Caitlin Court.
Phone: 623-847-7119
Cost: $-$$

A Shot of Java
This community-oriented coffeehouse features only organic and fair-trade coffee at prices better than the national chains. Bring your own travel mug and get a discount.

They also serve bagels, biscotti and locally made pastries.

An outdoor patio is the site for poetry readings and live music. Free wireless internet is another plus.

Address: 7003 N. 58th Ave., Glendale AZ 85301. In the Marty Robbins Plaza behind Pizza Old Roma
Phone: 623-847-2423
Cost: $

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