Glendale is located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, with one of its biggest attractions State Farm Stadium, the home venue for the NFL’s Arizona’s Cardinals. While that’s arguably its biggest draw for those who visit, locals and visitors alike can enjoy the lively entertainment district along with a wealth of restaurants, cafes, and bars.
If you’re considering a move to this city and have been searching through Glendale apartments or homes for sale, once you get here permanently it will take some time to sample them all. To give you a good head start, these are the top spots for dining in Glendale.
Ronnie’s Cafe
To fuel up for your day there may be no better spot than Ronnie’s Cafe. Family owned, the menu is made up of delicious home-cooked foods at budget-friendly prices while the staff is known for their friendly, exceptional service. Enjoy classic breakfast dishes like the popular Big Farmer’s Breakfast with a large slab of country ham, crispy bacon, sausage, and two pancakes. You definitely won’t leave hungry after dining here.
Cuff
Located downtown, Cuff is especially popular for lunch, known for its great service and menu focused on home-cooked comfort foods with a southwestern twist. It has a farmhouse-style atmosphere and a patio for outdoor dining. Some of the favorites include the Cuff Burger, Fried Shrimp Po Boy, and Tequila Lime Fish Tacos.
Le Chalet
This Swiss/French fondue restaurant has a fabulous atmosphere with traditional French street signs, posters, and hand-painted murals depicting nostalgic French scenes. It offers indulgent, rich dishes that are ideal for sharing, with signature dishes like traditional Swiss fondue with Gruyere cheese and beef fondue served with a selection of four sauces and sweet potato fries. Save room for dessert – the chocolate fondue with fresh fruit for dipping is fabulous as are the sweet French-style crepes. Perfect for date night, live music is hosted here several times a month too.
Popo’s Fiesta Del Sol
When you’re craving Mexican food, Popo’s is a favorite, making authentic Mexican fare for more than two decades now. They have daily happy hours from 3 pm to 7 pm, 99 cent margaritas on Tuesday, and a menu with everything from seafood enchiladas and carne asada to the yummy Corona Battered Fish Burrito.
Arrowhead Grill
If it’s steak you’re after, Arrowhead Grill is the place to go with the menu focused on steaks of all types, from bone-in porterhouse to T-bone, served with sides like indulgent lobster mashed potatoes. Speaking of seafood, the chef also prepares a wide range of mouthwatering options from salmon to lobster.
Haus Murphy’s
This German eatery is where you’ll want to go if you’ve been craving all things German. Here you can celebrate popular German events like Oktoberfest and dig into tasty German cuisine that can be paired with German beers any time of the year. Look forward to traditional dishes like all sorts of pork wursts and beef wursts, with currywurst the one the locals often recommend (best enjoyed with the curry ketchup). And, on any given night you can usually enjoy live music for an entire evening of good times, especially when combined with the fun crowd and friendly staff.