Westgate Entertainment District dining guide: Over 40 restaurants near State Farm Stadium

Endia Fontanez, Arizona Republic
Updated ·12 min read

State Farm Stadium is best known as the home of the Arizona Cardinals, but it's also hosted a number of other massive events from multiple Super Bowls to Taylor Swift concerts and the 2024 NCAA Final Four. And the adjacent Westgate Entertainment District serves as a hub for dining and nightlife, especially on event days.

Whether you're attending an event at State Farm Stadium or just spending the day in Glendale, Westgate is a great place to grab a bite at restaurants and bars offering everything from family friendly brunch to happy hour and more.

Here's your guide to dining and drinking at Westgate Entertainment District near State Farm Stadium in Glendale.

Bar Louie

The bacon cheeseburger sliders from Bar Louie.
The bacon cheeseburger sliders from Bar Louie.

Enjoy Sunday brunch starting at 10 a.m. with The Louie's Breakfast ($12.75), two eggs your way, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and sourdough toast. For those who need it, the Ragin’ Hangover Helper ($12.95) does its best with two fried eggs and voodoo sauce blanketed over tater tots, queso, andouille sausage, onions and peppers. The regular menu includes cocktails, burgers, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches and all kinds of starter options.

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. 623-522-5810, barlouie.com.

Blendz Boba Tea Lounge

Blendz Boba Tea Lounge, next to AMC Theaters, is the place to go for a sweet specialty drink like mangonada ($6.75), ChurroChata ($6.75) or strawberry fresa ($6.75).

Details: 9390 W. Hanna Ln., Suite B101, Glendale. 623-231-5393, blendzboba.com.

Bodega

Stop at Bodega for taco plates, including carne asada ($15.50), chicken tinga ($12.50), quesabirria ($15.50), Cuban mojo pork ($12.50), short rib ($15.50) and tuna poke ($15.50).

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite 110, Glendale. 623-877-7673, bodegaaz.com.

Bruster's Real Ice Cream

Bruster's Real Ice Cream offers ice cream scoops in a cone or a cup, sundaes and splits, milkshakes and ice cream cakes.

Details: 9345 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-248-6131, brusters.com.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is located on the northwest side of Westgate Entertainment District, near Shane's Rib Shack and OPA Greek Life Cafe. The national chain is known for wings and tenders, with sports games often playing on the TVs.

Details: 9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Suite C107, Glendale. 623-877-9127, buffalowildwings.com.

Caramba Mexican Food

Caramba Mexican Food offers red chile, green chile, carne asada, pollo asado and machaca burritos ($8.90) or beef, chicken or guacamole tostadas ($6.55) in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Details: 9455 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-979-4444, carambamex.com.

Carousel Arcade Bar

Carousel is a lively bar featuring arcade games and craft cocktails for late night fun. On the weekends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., stop by for brunch, including very berry French toast ($18), the Hangover burger ($18) or the C.E.B.W. or chicken-egg-bacon-waffle sandwich ($18).

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite G111, Glendale. 623-877-9777, carouselarcadebar.com.

Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle is a new pickleball emporium at Westgate Entertainment District. They also offer a chicken-focused menu with highlights such as the NKC hot chicken sandwich ($13.99), chicken and waffles ($14.95) and a 1/4 or 1/2 sized rotisserie chicken from the grill ($12.95 - $15.95).

Details: 9330 W. Hanna Ln., Glendale. 623-352-8950, chickennpickle.com/location/glendale.

Chipotle

Chipotle Mexican Grill is located on the far north side of Westgate, next to Pokitrition and First Watch. It also offers a "Chipotlane" drive thru where guests can pick up to-go orders.

Details: 9405 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-239-4906, chipotle.com.

Coldstone Creamery

Coldstone Creamery is located on the east side of Westgate, next to the splash pad.

Details: 9380 W. Westgate Blvd., Suite 111, Glendale. 623-877-1580, coldstonecreamery.com.

Crumbl Cookies

Wildly popular Crumbl Cookies is located on the northwest corner of the Entertainment District near AMC Theaters.

Details: 9390 W. Hanna Ln., Unit B-103, Glendale. 602-675-9555, crumblcookies.com.

CupBop

CupBop serves "Korean BBQ in a cup" at Westgate Entertainment District near AMC Theaters.

Details: 9410 W. Hanna Ln., Suite A101, Glendale. 602-860-2713, cupbop.com.

Dave and Buster's

Dave and Buster's arcade, bowling alley and bar offers shareable bites include pretzel sticks, fried pickles, garlic parmesan truffle fries or double pepperoni flatbread.

Details: 9460 W. Hanna Ln., Glendale. 623-759-7800, daveandbusters.com.

Domino's

Domino's Pizza is located at the northeast corner of Westgate Entertainment District, near Salad & Go and Pei Wei.

Details: 9141 W. Glendale Ave., Suite 100, Glendale. 623-387-9080, dominos.com.

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Dutch Bros. Coffee is in the parking lot on the northwest side of Westgate, behind AMC Theaters. Go through the drive thru or walk up to get your coffee or rebel energy drink.

Details: 6965 N. 95th Ave., Glendale. 541-955-4700, dutchbros.com.

Fat Tuesday

Drop in for happy hour deals from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily and reverse happy hour from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Select munchies are $6 to $8, well cocktails are $6, medium and large daiquiris are $8 and beers are $6.

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E113, Glendale. 623-230-2509, fattuesdayaz.com.

First Watch

Treat someone to the seasonal menu selections of this breakfast and lunch spot.
Treat someone to the seasonal menu selections of this breakfast and lunch spot.

This restaurant opens at 7 a.m., which gives you plenty of time to savor a hearty breakfast before tailgating or finding your seats. Try the biscuits with turkey sausage gravy and eggs ($12.39), the farmhouse hash with eggs, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses ($13.79), or the power breakfast quinoa bowl packed with Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, kale and parmesan topped with two eggs ($11.99).

Details: 9425 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale. 623-292-6930, firstwatch.com.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Five Guys Burgers & Fries, located at the far north end of Westgate Entertainment District, is known nationally for their burgers, fries and shakes.

Details: 9425 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-215-2939, fiveguys.com.

Hot N Juicy Crawfish

A seafood spread from Hot N Juicy Crawfish. A new location of the seafood joint will open in the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center.
A seafood spread from Hot N Juicy Crawfish. A new location of the seafood joint will open in the Scottsdale 101 Shopping Center.

Savor seafood with your choice of seasoning: shrimp ($16-$18 a pound), snow crab ($43 a pound) or a whole lobster ($38).

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. 623-872-2984, hotnjuicycrawfish.com.

Jersey Mike's

Jersey Mike's is a national sandwich chain with plenty of options for both cold and hot subs, located at the northwest corner of Westgate near Dutch Bros.

Details: 9455 W. Glendale Ave., Suite 130, Glendale. 623-877-0012, jerseymikes.com.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is known for its classic diner vibes and burgers like the Original ($8.49) made with a 1/4 lb. beef patty topped with lettuce, tomato, chopped onion, relish, pickles, mayo and mustard.

Details: 9390 W. Hanna Ln., Glendale. 623-877-2977, johnnyrockets.com.

Johnny's World Famous Chicken & Waffles

Johnny's World Famous Chicken & Waffles at Westgate is the only Arizona location of the celebrity-owned chain. "Party starters" include six buffalo wings ($14.95) and three buttermilk chicken tenders ($13.95). Or build your own chicken and waffles with your choice of type of chicken, waffle flavor and sauce.

Details: 9830 W. Westgate Blvd., Suite D101, Glendale. 623-877-2977, johnnyschickenandwaffles.com.

Kabuki Sushi

The sashimi salad at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant.
The sashimi salad at Kabuki Japanese Restaurant.

In the mood for a salad? Consider the spicy tuna ($13.95) or sashimi with tuna, salmon and yellowtail ($17.95). Snack on crunchy bites like sauteed shishito peppers with garlic sauce ($9.95) and mixed shrimp and veggie tempura ($10.50).

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. 623-772-9832, kabukirestaurants.com.

Lil' Capo Pizzeria

Stop by Lil' Capo for 16- or 20-inch New York-style pizzas to share with the whole table, from classics like pepperoni ($22 - $30) and Hawaiian ($24 - $32) to specialties like fig and prosciutto ($24 - $31) or The Boss topped with meatballs, sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, red bell peppers, mozzarella and tomato sauce ($24 - $32).

Details: 9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Suite C102, Glendale. 623-440-6830, lilcapoaz.com.

The Lola AZ

The Fruity Pebbles shake at The Lola AZ in Glendale.
The Fruity Pebbles shake at The Lola AZ in Glendale.

Indulge your sweet tooth with cinnamon roll ($17) and classic French toast ($15) options. Guests can also order the Giganticake ($16), an 18-inch extra-large pancake topped with whipped cinnamon honey butter and maple syrup.

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. 623-877-5225, thelolaaz.com.

Los Arbolitos de Cajeme

Los Arbolitos de Cajeme offers unique tacos a la carte, like Camarón crushed shrimp and cheese ($6.50), a taco Cajeme with pork rind and shrimp ($8.99) or the Mexico Lindo made with marinated octopus tentacle with guacamole and bandera sauce ($6.50).

Details: 9380 W. Westgate Blvd., Glendale. 480-590-1515, losarbolitosusa.com.

Manna Korean BBQ

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ is a fun way to feed a group with shareable items like pork or beef belly cooked right at the table with Korean sides like kimchi. There's also a shabu shabu option for which guests choose a soup base, meat and veggies to cook in your own pot at the table.

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E100, Glendale. 623-877-5007, mannabbqshabu.com.

Naked Q

Grab a hot sandwich stuffed with chopped brisket ($11) or pulled pork or chicken on brioche ($10), all come with a side such as slaw, beans, veg of the day and potato salad. The Meat Platter ($12) comes with your choice of protein and two sides.

Details: 9405 W. Glendale Avenue, Suite 120, Glendale. 623-230-2199, nakedq.com.

Opa Greek Life

Shrimp souvlaki at Opa Life Greek Cafe.
Shrimp souvlaki at Opa Life Greek Cafe.

Get satiated with any of the specialty pitas ($16) such as caprese, pesto or Caesar. All come with two sides such as Greek salad and fries.

Details: 9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Unit C103, Glendale. 623-242-8338, opalifegreek.com.

Pei Wei

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen is located at the northeast corner of Westgate, next to Salad & Go.

Details: 9141 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 602-922-3626, peiwei.com.

Pokitrition

Build your own poke bowl at Pokitrition by first choosing a base, such as white or brown rice or salad. Next, add any two proteins, such as ahi tuna, cooked shrimp or premium tofu. Then choose your sauce, such as sesame shoyu, sriracha aioli or eel sauce. Finally, add any final toppings or add-ons like seaweed salad, surimi crab or spicy surimi.

Details: 9405 W. Glendale Ave., Ste 105, Glendale. 623-688-3099, pokitrition.com.

PopStroke

PopStroke merges golf with casual dining, with options such as burgers, shakes, sandwiches, nachos and wings.

Details: 9480 W. Hanna Dr., Glendale. 623-323-0002, popstroke.com.

Razzleberriez

At Razzleberriez, serve yourself frozen yogurt by mixing and matching flavors from the machines, add as many toppings as you want and weigh to determine the price.

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E-106. Glendale. 623-877-3542, razzleberriezyogurt.com.

Salad & Go

Phoenix-based drive-thru chain Salad & Go is located at the northeast corner of Westgate Entertainment District next to Pei Wei.

Details: 9121 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 480-561-3696, saladandgo.com.

Salt Tacos y Tequila

Nachos at Salt Tacos y Tequila
Nachos at Salt Tacos y Tequila

Fuel up with brunch dishes like steak and eggs ($20), chilaquiles ($15) and huevos ranchero ($14). For the table, get a platter of Machos Nachos ($17) and top it with carne asada ($8.50 additional) or tinga chicken ($6.50 additional). Finish things off with a churro sundae ($13).

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. 623-772-7282, salttacosytequila.com.

Shane’s Rib Shack

Try the shack sampler barbecue plate ($19.99) that comes with baby back ribs, Boston pork butt, chicken tenderloin, Texas toast and two sides, such as baked beans, coleslaw, mac and cheese, salad, hush puppies and fried okra.

Details: 9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Glendale. 623-877-7427, shanesribshack.com.

State 48 Funk House Brewery

Hot chicken sandwich with buttermilk battered chicken breast, spicy oil, bread and butter pickles, coleslaw and brioche bun at State 48 Brewery in Phoenix.
Hot chicken sandwich with buttermilk battered chicken breast, spicy oil, bread and butter pickles, coleslaw and brioche bun at State 48 Brewery in Phoenix.

Pair pints of your choice with a bevy of starters like Buffalo chicken dip ($14), chicken wings dipped in buffalo, beer-b-que or hibiscus chipotle sauce ($16 for 10), disco fries covered in beer cheese, brown ale gravy and pork carnitas ($13) or pork-filled potstickers dipped in soy sauce ($12).

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. 623-877-4448, state48brewery.com.

Sugar Factory

One of the newer restaurants at Westgate Entertainment District, Sugar Factory is a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth. Their "Insane" milkshakes include the brownie volcano ($19) chocolate shake served in a chocolate frosted mug with mini chocolate chips, topped with a chocolate frosted donut, a brownie ice cream bar, Pocky and whipped cream, or the maple grand slam ($20) with vanilla ice cream served in a white confetti mug, topped with silver dollar pancakes, mini waffles, crispy maple bacon, whipped cream and apple syrup drizzle.

Details: 9375 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale. 623-432-1220, sf3.sugarfactory.com.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Tropical Smoothie Cafe sells acai bowls and smoothies on the north side of Westgate, between Jersey Mike's Subs and Caramba Mexican Food.

Details: 9455 W. Glendale Ave., Suite 120, Glendale. 480-534-3795, tropicalsmoothiecafe.com.

Tulum Modern Mexican

Try one of Tulum Modern Mexican's appetizer options like street elote ($13) or grilled quesadilla ($15). They also offer a limited selection of sushi rolls like a spicy tuna roll ($20), California roll ($17) or the Tulum roll made with salmon, tuna, yellowtail, avocado and masago ($22).

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale. 480-392-9907, tulummodernmexican.com.

Wetzel's Pretzels

The iconic mall staple Wetzel's Pretzels is located in the center of Westgate directly next to the splash pad.

Details: 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite KSK4, Glendale. 480-469-3626, wetzels.com.

Yard House

Ordering for the table? Make everyone happy with parmesan truffle fries ($7.49), four-cheese spinach dip ($14.99) and poke nachos ($16.49). Move on to favorites like mac and cheese ($15.99), beer-battered fish and chips ($19.49) or the Nashville hot chicken and pancakes ($20.49).

Details: 9401 W. Westgate Blvd., Building F, Glendale. 623-872-3900, yardhouse.com.

The Yard Milkshake Bar

Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of The Yard's iconic mason jar milkshakes ($18) such as the birthday cake made with cake batter ice cream in a vanilla iced jar rolled in sprinkles, topped with a cupcake, whipped cream and sprinkles; or the Cookie Monster made with "Blue Monster" ice cream with chocolate and marshmallow drizzle in a chocolate iced jar with Cookie Crisp rim, topped with a cookie dough sandwich, whipped cream, Cookie Crisp and chocolate and blue marshmallow cream drizzle.

Details: 9402 W. Westgate Blvd., Glendale. 602-296-4473, theyardmilkshakebar.com.

Yummy Yummy Crepes & Snacks

Yummy Yummy Crepes & Snacks is a tiny creperie at Westgate, offering a variety of crepes such as biscoff lotus ($9.70), sweet lemon cream ($9.70), dulce de leche ($9.90) and chocolate dream ($19.40).

Details: 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite G121, Glendale. 602-820-6595, @yummy_yummy_crepes on Instagram.

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