7 Most Fun Restaurants in Phoenix, AZ
Finding a delicious meal in a beautiful setting is easy to do in a cosmopolitan area like Phoenix, Arizona. But when you are looking for an adventurous night at a fun spot where you can have a great time and a good meal, look no further than this list of our seven favorite fun restaurants in Phoenix. Whether your idea of fun includes a game night, creative food options or even a little mystery, you are guaranteed to have a memorable night and a fantastic meal at one of these top Phoenix, AZ restaurants that specialize in creating a fun experience for their diners.
The Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater
16405 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
(623) 632-0150
With three different shows and locations to choose from, anyone up for a whodunnit-style show along with a great meal will love a night at The Mystery Mansion Dinner Theater. A few guests are pulled into the show as participants in the campy storyline of the mystery, so be prepared to put down a bite of your Chicken Parmesan or Chicken Alfredo and have a few laughs if you or your tablemates are lucky enough to become a small part of the murder mystery show.
The Mexicano
4801 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032
(602) 812-2100
For a dinner experience at a place that doesn’t take itself as seriously as the spectacular food they serve, The Mexicano is one of our top favorite fun restaurants in Phoenix. When some of the best food on the menu is named The Best f#*%ing Birria Nachos and The Best f#*%ing Quesa Birria, you know you are in for an entertaining evening. But be sure to order the amusing and supremely delicious Guacamole & Salsa Ferris Wheel that promises three flavors of green goodness and house-made salsa to spin and sample to kick off your fun night right.
Sid’s Garage
21001 N Tatum Blvd Ste 48-1540, Phoenix, AZ 85050
(623) 335-1233
Stepping into Sid’s Garage, you just know you are going to have a great time. When you open the front door using two repurposed gas pump handles and take a seat in a pickup truck bed-turned-booth, you know your night will be off to a great start. Sid’s makes sure diners have a little fun with their great menu like the Flash-Fried Green Beans served in a flowerpot snuggled into a running shoe, their famous “hanging” Candied Bacon strung on a wire between two pipes. End a great meal here with one of Sid’s crazy, over-the-top regular or boozy shakes like the funfetti explosion called the Sweet Baby Jesus or the cinnamon whiskey-fueled Classy Redneck.
Top of the Rock Restaurant
2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282
(602) 431-2370
When your group’s idea of a fun night includes award-winning food with an unrivaled view of Tempe, a visit to Top of the Rock is where to go. We love the Top of the Rock’s Agave Salmon but the massive 22 oz Cowboy Steak for Two is a great option when you want to up the fun factor here. The dining room’s unique circular architecture, sweeping views from floor-to-ceiling windows and the dramatic, copper-clad open kitchen ensure any night here will be one for the books.
ComicX Restaurant Bar & Store
21001 N Tatum Blvd Ste 95, Phoenix, AZ 85054
(480) 306-6780
(Desert Ridge Marketplace)
Superhero fans will love ComicX, a popular outpost of a Mexico-based restaurant where you can eat alongside life-size character statues, sip a cocktail in a Harry Potter-themed bar or relax in the Star Wars lounge area. Food at ComicX is just as fantastic as the atmosphere, with menu items like Bruce’s BLT, Hen Solo wings and Lantern’s Avocado Fries. But even guests that aren’t in the know about superheroes will still love coming to ComicX for the fun and unique atmosphere here.
Social Hall
715 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 747-3851
Game lovers can bond over competition and have a great meal at Social Hall, one of our favorite fun restaurants in Phoenix. Comforting but elevated bar food like Mesquite Smoked Wings share menu space with outstanding options here such as Lobster Mac, Tinga Tacos and Surf & Turf. Guests here can play a round of pool or stop by the 90s-style classic arcade game area, but we also love to have a relaxing dinner on one of Social Hall’s gorgeous patios under the twinkling lights, next to a cozy firepit when it’s nice out.
Hula’s Modern Tiki
5114 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 265-8454
A modern take on the classic, vintage tiki bar, Hula’s is the place to go for a taste of the North Shore. Open-air seating and a fun bar set the stage at Hula’s Modern Tiki, and if you come for dinner you might want to pop in a little early to enjoy Hula’s amazing happy hour. Sip on a Blue Hawaiian or share a massive Scorpion Bowl with three friends while you nosh on some of Hula’s authentic-with-a-twist dishes like a trio of Hilo Sliders or wait until dinner when you can fill up on our favorite dish, Crispy Coconut Shrimp Rolls.
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