As America marks its 250th birthday, Valley restaurants are giving diners plenty of ways to raise a glass, share a table, and make the milestone feel delicious. From patriotic specials and festive drinks to big-night-out dinners, happy hours, tasting menus, and celebratory bites, cheers to our country’s birthday, one meal at a time.
Roaring Fork Scottsdale
With the All Night, All Summer Happy Hour, Roaring Fork Scottsdale is giving diners an reason to raise a glass this season. Beginning daily at 4 p.m., guests can enjoy happy hour pricing every night in the bar and Saloon.
The menu includes Fresh Guacamole, Queso Con Puerco, Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Jalapeños, Green Chile Pork, Crispy Chicken Bites, Rotisserie Chicken Flatbread, Steak Salad, Smoked Chicken Wings, Chef’s Daily Sliders, and the Roaring Fork Big Ass Burger. Drinks include $8 wines, $10 frozen margaritas, and classic cocktails. 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, roaringfork.com
The Italiano
The Italiano by chef Joey Maggiore is serving a Summer in Amalfi dining experience on Mondays and Tuesdays for a limited time. The four-course menu runs $39 per person, and starts with Zucchini Napolitano or Mozzarella in Carozza. Next diners can try the Pasta Alla Nerano and entrees such as Shrimp Fra Diavolo or Filet Mignon Pinwheels. End on something sweet like the tart Sorrento Lemon Sorbet or Torta Della Nonna, served with lemon pastry cream and pine nuts. 9301 E. Shea Blvd. #137, Scottsdale, theitaliano.com
Sexy Roman
Sexy Roman at W Scottsdale is turning America’s milestone year into an excuse for an Italian-style celebration. Its Summer in Rome four-course, family-style menu is available daily during dinner service throughout the summer at just $70 per guest.
The meal moves through Antipasti, Secondi, Contorni, and Dolce, with options like Roman-Style Meatballs, Italian Chopped Salad, Burrata, Oysters, Lumache Alla Vodka, Bucatini, Roasted Salmon, Burrata-Stuffed Tortellini, Chicken Parmesan, Chicken Piccata, and more. Happy hour also runs daily from 3 to 6 p.m. 7277 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, sexyroman.com
Dirtbag’s
Dirtbag’s is made for the kind of no-fuss celebration that starts with cold drinks and ends with something fried on the table. The Arcadia spot’s summer menu includes Pretzel Bites & Nacho Cheese, Chicken Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, Chicken Wings, Fried Zucchini, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, and 12-inch pizzas.
Sandwiches include The Famous Dirtburger, Big Tex Burger, English Burger, and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Add on fries, tots, or onion rings, and suddenly America’s big birthday feels like a very good excuse to indulge. 4801 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, dirtbagsphx.com
Nobu Scottsdale
Nobu Scottsdale is giving the milestone year a five-course toast with its Summer Tasting Menu, available during dinner service at this Scottsdale Fashion Square hot spot. Begin the meal with Oysters and Mini Toro Tartare, followed by sashimi selections such as Yellowtail Jalapeño and Whitefish Tiradito.
Other courses feature Black Cod Miso, Beef Tenderloin Anticucho, and a playful Bento Box. It’s a celebratory pick for sushi lovers, date nights, and anyone who wants America’s birthday dinner to feel a little more luxe. 7014 E. Camelback Road, #1170, Scottsdale, noburestaurants.com
The Phoenician Summer Social
The Phoenician’s Summer Social gives America’s birthday month a resort-style toast. Throughout July, the Scottsdale resort is offering chilled cocktails, seasonal bites, wine deals, and happy hour-style specials at J&G Steakhouse and The Phoenician Tavern.
J&G features $2 freshly shucked oysters, Truffle Fries, Shrimp Cocktail, $12 wines by the glass, a Saturday champagne cart, and Sunday half-price bottles of wine. The Tavern offers half-priced appetizers and a Peach Bourbon Smash with ripe peach and bourbon. 6000 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, thephoenician.com
Blanco Cocina + Cantina
Blanco is bringing the party to the table with seasonal dishes and cocktails across its Arizona locations. Look for Chicken Flautas, Green Chile Queso, Crispy Shell Ground Chicken Taco, and Chopped Chicken Salad with strawberry, mango, manchego, avocado, and jalapeño lime vinaigrette. The bar is pouring the Smashed Watermelon Margarita, La Batanga, and El Tamarind. Multiple locations, blancococinacantina.com
Burrito Express
Burrito Express is keeping America’s 250th birthday simple, delicious, and very wallet-friendly for the holiday weekend. In honor of the milestone, guests can get Bean and Cheese Burritos and Potato and Egg Burritos for $2.50 each at participating Valley locations through July 5.
It’s a quick, casual way to celebrate, whether you’re fueling up for festivities, feeding the family, or just honoring America with the joy of a good burrito. Multiple locations, theburritoexpress.com
Horse & Hyde
Horse & Hyde brings a little Western swagger to America’s birthday table with smoked, saucy, and shareable saloon-style food and plenty of cocktails. The menu leans hearty in the best way, think: Pulled Pork Sliders, Wild West Nachos, Twice Smoked Potato, Smoked Brisket Mac, Hot Link Platter, Chicken & Green Chile Quesadilla, and Southwest Taco Salad.
The cocktail list keeps the mood going with drinks like The Yellowstone, Buckin’ Bronco, and Smokin’ Joe. It’s a fitting place to toast the country with barbecue, bourbon, and a little attitude. 100 E. Camelback Road, Suite 150, Phoenix, horseandhyde.com
CHoP Chandler
For diners who want to celebrate with steakhouse energy, CHoP Chandler is serving a limited-time, three-course prix fixe menu. For $60 per person (plus tax and gratuity), guests choose a starter, entrée, side, and dessert.
Options include Caprese Salad, Maine Lobster Bisque, Wagyu Meatballs, Petite Filet Mignon, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, North Atlantic Salmon, Braised Beef Short Rib, Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes, CHoP Ice Cream Sandwich, and Strawberry Cheesecake. Bonus: the summer cocktails are $14 each. 2625 W. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler, chopchandler.com
Chompie’s
Chompie’s is bringing the birthday spirit straight to the bakery case for the holiday weekend. Now through July 5, the local deli and bakery will offer red, white, and blue Black and White Cookies, Cupcakes, and Rainbow Cookies with raspberry filling.
The treats will be available at all Chompie’s locations during restaurant hours, making them an easy grab for backyard parties, office celebrations, family get-togethers, or anyone who believes a milestone birthday deserves frosting, filling, and plenty of patriotic color. Multiple locations, chompies.com
Elvira’s DC Ranch
Elvira’s DC Ranch is giving the milestone moment a polished Scottsdale setting, with a limited-time, three-course summer menu available for $50. The choices include the Chile-Lime Snapper, Pork Belly, and Hamachi Aguachile with cucumber, lime, and avocado. The kitchen is also working with grilled summer squash, pickled onions, poblano cream sauce, and plenty of lime. At the bar, the Euphoria Margarita brings hibiscus, caramelized pineapple, lemon, and agave. 20825 N. Pima Rd., Suite H110, Scottsdale, elvirasdcranch.com
Mastro’s
Mastro’s is bringing back its Summer of Luxury menu, a three-course experience made for diners who want to mark America’s 250th with a proper night out. Available Mondays through Thursdays, the menu is $100 per person at Mastro’s City Hall, Mastro’s Ocean Club, and Mastro’s Steakhouse.
Start with dishes such as the Mixed Green Salad, Nueske’s Maple Glazed Bacon Steak, French Onion Soup, and Shrimp Cocktail. Then move on to the Organic Lemon Pepper Chicken, Double Cut Pork Chop, Petite Filet, or Blackened Salmon. For dessert indulge in the Signature Warm Butter Cake or Raspberry Sorbet. Multiple locations, mastrosrestaurants.com
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
At Grimalid’s, guests can purchase an 18-inch traditional pizza for $17.76 now, through July 5. The celebration continues with the seasonal Red, White and BBQ menu, available through September 19. Highlights on that patriotic menu include Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Strawberry Spinach Salad, Celebration Cheesecake, and the Liberty Cooler Blue Mocktail with spirit-free Blue Curacao, watermelon syrup, lemon juice, maraschino cherries, and Starry. Multiple locations, grimaldispizzeria.com
Pedal Haus Brewery
With beer, pretzels, brunch, and friends, Pedal Haus Brewery is checking a lot of birthday-party boxes for America’s 250th. In fact, the local brewery hosts Pretzel Fest every Wednesday, complete with the Brewer’s Board paired with two Pedal Haus beers for $20, two steins of beer for $24, or a bottle of Haus Wine for $29. You can also visit for weekend brunch until 3 p.m. at all locations except Mesa, which is great for those who want to party during the day. Multiple locations, pedalhausbrewery.com
STK Steakhouse
STK Steakhouse is leaning into its high-energy happy hour, giving Scottsdale diners a sleek place to toast America’s 250th with discounted drinks and a broad lineup of bites. The mood is stylish, loud in the right way, and built for people who want happy hour to feel like the start of a night out.
Food options include oysters, Crab & Corn Fritters, Lil’ BRGs with truffle fries, Wagyu Meatballs, Short Rib Quesadillas, calamari, tacos, and the signature STK Cheeseburger. Expect plenty of drinks to be flowing as well, it’s all part of this steakhouse’s vibe. 3815 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, stksteakhouse.com
Thirsty Lion
Thirsty Lion is making America’s milestone year easy to celebrate with a broad, crowd-pleasing seasonal menu across its Valley locations. The lineup includes bright food bowls, burgers, noodles, cocktails, and a peachy dessert made for warm-weather gatherings.
Menu highlights include the Miso Glazed Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Wagyu Beef and Bacon Jam Burger, Grilled Shrimp Pad Thai, and Southern Peach Crisp. Drinks include craft cocktails and zero-proof options such as the Passion Fruit No-Jito and Ginger Mint Mule. Multiple locations, thirstylionrestaurant.com
Tomu San
Tomu San is bringing sushi, sake, and shareable plates to the celebration with a formal summer menu alongside its regular dinner offerings. Seasonal dishes include Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps, Korean Marinated Short Rib, Lemongrass Chicken, Hamachi, and Mango Panna Cotta.
The Scottsdale restaurant is also offering a three for $30 promotion featuring three sake pours, three pieces of nigiri, and three pieces of sashimi. Or, go for the two for $20 option, which sans the sake. Drinks include the Basil Babe and Saketini, both ready for a birthday toast. 20825 N. Pima Rd. Suite 100, Scottsdale, tomusansushi.com
Urban Fraîche
Urban Fraîche brings a fresh, Mediterranean-style option to the milestone celebration. The restaurant touts using wild-caught seafood, antibiotic-free beef, and plenty of organic produce.
For the festivities, dive into the 28-day, dry-aged Prime Ribeye Au Poivre with parmesan frites and saffron aioli. Or, go all out with the Braised Goat with Moroccan-style curry, The Omar Special with colossal prawns and linguini, Roasted Beet Salad, homemade hummus, Pomegranate Salad, Grilled Prawns, and Chargrilled Octopus. 111 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, urbanfraiche.com
Kona Grill
Kona Grill’s happy hour gives diners an easy way to make the milestone feel like a group celebration. The food menu is built around easy-to-please shareable bites including sushi, sliders, flatbreads, tacos, and potstickers.
On the drinks side, each is made for mixing and matching too. The restaurant’s happy hour includes its signature $3, $6, and $9 offerings, making it simple to build a celebratory spread without overthinking dinner. Pair sushi rolls and flatbreads with a Kona Margarita, Moscow Mule, sake, wine, or watermelon cocktail. 21001 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix; and 2224 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert, konagrill.com
