Location: Glendale
Top Restaurants in Glendale
Glendale Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Glendale
Glendale /ˈɡlɛndeɪl/ is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located about nine miles (14 km) northwest from Downtown Phoenix. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 226,721.
Things to do in Glendale
1. The Spicery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 122 reviews
We are located in historic Catlin Court in downtown Glendale. Our restaurant is located in one of the oldest homes in the area, built in 1895. With large windows and beautiful hardwood floors we know you will enjoy the surroundings as you enjoy lunch or our afternoon tea (served by reservation) from 10:30 to 1:30 Monday through Saturdays.
Reviewed By rosebuds1 - Peoria
As always it was a very enjoyable luncheon, food was delicious and service was outstanding. If you're in a hurry I wouldn't recommend stopping here. This is a beautiful place to sit back and enjoy your lunch surrounded by neat tea pots with matching cups and lots of neat "stuff". I'd recommend their chicken salad either as a sandwich on their "home made" buns or on a bed of greens. You can't go wrong with any of their deserts as they all very yummy.
2. La Piazza al Forno
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By LaurelHappyone - Glendale, Arizona
I go here about once a month. That tells you that the food is very good. Everything I’ve tried is good. Overall the services very lacking. The waitresses are rarely polite. They generally don’t seem to care if you’re there or not.
3. Arrowhead Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 447 reviews
Arrowhead Grill is a family-owned restaurant developed by renowned Chef Charles Wade Schwerd. At Arrowhead Grill our passion is to provide a great culinary experience and excellent service in an affordable, casual setting. You will find many delicious menu items to go along with classic steak and seafood fare, including. Our signature “All Natural” steaks are carefully selected, premium cuts, broiled to perfection and served on a sizzling plate to ensure that your first and last bite remains hot. Happy hour is 3-6pm. Full bar and wine selection. Open daily.
Reviewed By Peter B - Peoria, Arizona
When doing this kind of premium-priced meal, the whole experience is typically what separates the good places from the great places.
We chose Arrowhead Grille for the first time because of the menu and the location, about 30 minutes closer to us than Capital Grille. We thought the dining room lacked high-end appeal. Furnishings are basic restaurant quality. Our booth was not very comfortable; seats were bouncy. No white tablecloths. Colors are pleasant and lighting is excellent. It was nice being able to see into and hear the kitchen. No doubt that the restaurant employs some amazing chefs and cooks.
The food was delicious, hot, prepared exactly to our requests. A few misses: Caesar salad was basic and not premium, shrimp cocktail comes with three pieces, although the pieces are colossal. Creamed corn was bland. Our steaks were ordered medium and were spot on -- again, hats off to the people with the skills in the kitchen. The Oscar style included a crab cake, instead of actual crab pieces. Still very tasty, just a little different.
At premium-priced places the servers, or captains go out of their way to make us feel like we own the place for an hour or two. Patiently discussing the menu, making suggestions, asking us questions. This was not our experience at Arrowhead Grille. Our server was friendly, but she was fast, impatient, and extremely quick to drop the food at the table. We always enjoy efficient service. Hillstone is an example of efficient. Our AG experience almost felt rushed. Once our check was paid we noticed that our server left the restaurant before we did. This would not be allowed at J&G or BLT or Capital.
We will return to Arrowhead Grille, just with slightly different expectations.
4. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Fleming's Peoria, AZ is an ongoing celebration of exceptional steak and wine. Conveniently located in the West Valley off AZ-101 near Youngtown, the University of Phoenix Stadium and Jobing.com Arena.
Reviewed By JANET G - Litchfield Park, Arizona
oh my, I cannot say enough good things about our first visit to Flemings in Peoria AZ. From the moment we walked in we were acknowledged, treated grandly and catered to!! Our waitress Rachel was a jewel. Great service person and well versed in the menu, specials, etc. Highly recommend this restaurant!!
5. Popos Fiesta Del Sol
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By dctraveler1996
If you are looking for good Mexican food with generous portions, good variety, and reasonable pricing, I would say you have it here. I personally enjoyed the outdoor patio. There were all the favorites to pick from, the food was served promptly, the staff was friendly. What more can I say?
6. Don Rubens Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By DebvLong - Glendale, Arizona
I have lunch here about once a week. My favorite lunch item is their Tortilla Soup, which is very hearty, delicious and filling. I love the spicy salsa, too!
The only disappointment that I've ever experienced was for our casual 'rehearsal' dinner with all of our out-of-town guests. The service for that was very slow, it took a while to get us seated, even though we had reservations (of course) and the food was wonderful, as usual, except for the cheese dip, which tasted like flour water!
Otherwise, this restaurant is reliable and yummy.
I've had other items, like the chicken chimmy - which was also most excellent!
7. Yard House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 671 reviews
Yard House is an upscale-casual eatery known for great food, classic rock music and 130 taps of imported, craft and specialty ales & lagers. Whether you’re in the mood for a grilled burger and a pint of your favorite ale, or seared ahi and a chilled martini, Yard House has something for everyone. Yard House is the perfect place to unwind and take a break - meet old friends for happy hour, or make new ones, celebrate a special occasion, or gather your family for dinner.
Reviewed By Rex M - Wauconda, Illinois
No shortage in the beer selections! The staff and service is great.
I ordered the 1/2 and 1/2. Soup and sandwich. I got the sandwich but the soup did not make it out.... so they comped my meal and beer! Thats customer service!
Located in the Westgate center, I can see place getting packed when a game lets out.
Come for the food and drink and enjoy yourself here!
I recommend this place for you to try!
8. Bobby Q
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
The creator of Bobby McGee’s brings you Bobby Q. With Meats smoked up to 20 hours, to our in house, hand-cut steaks, you'll have no problem finding a meal to appeal to your appetite!! Reservations are taken for the dining room only.
Reviewed By Tanya W - Fresno, California, United States
Delicious food, fantastic staff! What more can I say! First place I came from the airport. Probably my fifth time here and it’s as good as ever! Today, I had the kale salad, corn bread and a Duck, Duck Goose to drink. Katherine, Alyssa, Lindsey...MoreThank you, Tanya! So glad you love our place! We are thrilled that the salad, corn bread, and drinks hit the spot and we hope you'll be back for another amazing visit soon! Take care, Chef Mark
9. Haus Murphy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 527 reviews
Reviewed By Keith T
I am not a huge German food fan but this seemed legit. Had the brats and sausage with kraut. Good stuff. Others had schnitzel and the Reuben. Even the beer was good just not a ton of options. If you like German food worth a...MoreThank you so much
10. MIke & Ronda's The Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Breakfast and lunch served all day, home cooked meals at a reasonable price.
Reviewed By LuuTran - Kansas City, Kansas
Usual offerings for breakfast. The pancakes were very good and the service was amazing. We were there on a Monday morning and didn’t have to wait but when we left, there were a lot of people waiting to be seated. Seems like a local favorite.
