When it comes to holidays designed for casual eating and relaxed drinking, Independence Day may take the cake.
Whether you plan on having your own version of quiet fireworks at home or crave a meal out, several metro Phoenix restaurants will fill you up with special dishes, packages and discounts.
All menu items and deals are good on July 4 only except where noted.
U.S. Egg
Start the day off with the patriotic Stars & Stripes Waffle ($10.99) that flaunts a fresh-made waffle topped with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream fashioned like the American flag.
Details: 2957 W. Bell Road Phoenix. 602-843-1249. Also, 7119 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. 480-443-5558. Other locations at useggrestaurant.com.
Original Breakfast House
Get ready for a day of celebrating with hearty dishes like beef tenderloin eggs Benedict ($16.50) and a crab and avocado omelet topped with hollandaise ($16.50). Treat yourself to something sweet with the tiramisu pancakes ($12).
Details: 13623 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 602-482-2328, originalbreakfasthouse.com.
JOJO Coffeehouse
Get a 50-ounce pitcher of mimosas for $35.
Details: 3712 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-907-6100, jojocoffeehouse.com.
Hula’s Modern Tiki
Enjoy happy hour drink prices from 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., including $6 Hawaii 5-0s, Dark & Stormys, lilikoi margaritas and the signature mai tai. Happy hour pricing applies to drinks and dine-in orders only.
Details: 5114 N. Seventh St. Phoenix. 602-265-8454. Also, 7213 N. First Ave., Scottsdale. 480-970-4852. Other locations at hulasmoderntiki.com.
Phoenix City Grille
Partake in all-day happy hour specials. Dinner specials starting at 4 p.m. include: a mixed grill with prime flank, Pork Shop green chile and whiskey cherry bratwursts plus sweet corn pudding and guajillo chile reduction ($25); seafood pasta featuring fresh pappardelle, wild Gulf shrimp, Chula Seafood salmon, artichoke hearts, lemon caper butter sauce and aged Romano ($25); and the Red, White and Blue Shortcake – a house-made sweet biscuit topped with macerated strawberries and blueberries, Chantilly cream, strawberry balsamic syrup and crystalized mint ($9).
Details: 5816 N. 16th St., Phoenix. 602-266-3001, phoenixcitygrille.com.
Miracle Mile Deli
Take your at-home celebration up a notch with a 64-ounce Grand Growler filled with your choice of local craft beer or refreshing iced tea. Choose from Papago Orange Blossom, Four Peaks Kilt Lifter and Mother Road Tower Station IPA for your beer growler ($25, $10 for refills). Tea fans can choose from hibiscus berry, black tea and peach ($15, $5 for refills). Make it easy by adding one of the sandwich kits ($45 feeds 4) or Family Miracle Meals ($55-$95 feeds 4-10). All include meats, bread, a bevvy of sides and all the necessary accouterments. The Miracle Meals include dessert and feature hot mains like pastrami, corned beef and brisket. Sandwich kits come with everything to make these favorites: The Staw, The New Yorker, The Reuben and The Times Square Cheese Steak. Orders must be placed in advance for pick up by 6 p.m. on July 3.
Details: 4433 N. 16th St., Phoenix. 602-776-0992, miraclemiledeli.com.
Los Sombreros
Cool off with the Poolside Party Pack that feeds 10 ($100) with 20 crispy tacos filled with your choice of crispy potato, chicken or carnitas. It also comes with a pint each of salsa and guacamole, plus a large bag of chips. Add a dozen churros ($10) for dessert. Quench thirsts with a bucket of Steve-a-Rita margaritas, Agua de Flor (Casamigos Blanco tequila, hibiscus syrup, fresh lime and Topo Chico Mexican mineral water) or Palomas made with Cazadores Blanco tequila, grapefruit soda, splashes of orange and lime and Tajin spiced salt ($35 for 4 servings, $100 for 12 servings). The deal is available for takeout only. Calling ahead or online ordering is recommended.
Details: 2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-994-1799. Also, 322 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. 85012 602-601-6390, lossombreros.com.
Barrio Queen
Make it easy with the Family Food Package that serves 3-4 ($38) or the Takeout pack ($55) that feeds 5-6. They come with cheese enchiladas with red spicy sauce or green mild sauce, choice of tacos, Mexican rice, black beans, chips, salsa and mini churros. Pair it with a takeout margarita kit ($29-$90). These are offered at the Desert Ridge Marketplace, Tempe Marketplace and Queen Creek Marketplace locations.
Details:barrioqueen.com.
Pedal Haus Brewery
Get it all with the Independence Party Pack ($44). It comes with two American flag wristbands, two pairs of branded sunglasses and an 8-pack – or two growlers – of Pedal Haus Day Drinker Light Lager. For $15, add on two brats with all the fixings and German-style potato salad.
Details: 730 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, 480-314-2337. Also, 95 W. Boston St., Chandler. 480-656-1639, pedalhausbrewery.com.
Padre Murphy’s
Fuel up with specials like a half-rack of pork ribs with fries and slaw ($11.99) and a slice of watermelon with fresh mint ($2.50). Pair it with the featured holiday drink, a watermelon mojito ($4). Other deals include a frozen blue margarita ($4), Fireball shots ($3 each) and Budweiser drafts ($2.50).
Details: 4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 602-547-9406, padremurphys.com.
Marauders
Barbecue fans will appreciate specials like a pulled pork sandwich served with cowboy beans and elote ($8) and the Captain Don’s Burger with red onion, American cheese, whole grain mustard and mayo served with chips ($8). Wash it down with a $2 Budweiser or the Thomas Jefferson cocktail ($9) made with Jack Daniels, Ancho Reyes Liqueur, triple sec, citrus and simple syrup.
Details: 6430 S McClintock Drive, Tempe. 480-590-0529, maraudersoutpost.com.
PHX Beer Co.
These week-long specials will be served June 30-July 5. The Bird City Beer Brat ($11) features a brat cooked in the house lager with onions and peppers and served on a hoagie with Iron Horse Porter mustard. Or, go for the Red, White & Bleu Burger ($15) that features an 8-ounce Arizona grass-fed Angus patty topped with bleu cheese and a dab of bleu cheese dressing and served on a challah roll with tomato and onion. Both come with your choice of seasoned fries, housemade coleslaw or Cowboy Caviar.
Details: 8300 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. 480-571-8645, phxbeerco.com.
Salty Sow
The Dinner on Us special grants one free entrée with the purchase of an entrée. Choose from the smoked brisket with kale coleslaw ($22), Sowburger with special sauce, cheddar and onion with fries ($15), St. Louis-style pork ribs with barbecue au jus and kale coleslaw ($22) and brisket sandwich with barbecue sauce, mayo, kale coleslaw, pickles and fries ($16).
Details: 4801 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. 602-795-9463, saltysow.com.
Roaring Fork
The Dinner on Us special grants one free entrée with the purchase of an entrée, starting at 4 p.m. Choose from these wood fired favorites: cedar planked salmon with teriyaki apricot glaze and chilled green bean salad ($24); rainbow trout served with roasted almonds and grilled asparagus ($25); rotisserie spit-roasted half chicken with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus ($19); and prime rib French dip served with gruyere, horseradish cream, au jus and fries ($17). There’s also the famous Big Ass burger with lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, bacon and fries ($16).
Details: 4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-947-0795, roaringfork.com.
Kasai Japanese Steakhouse
Come in July 4-5 wearing red, white and blue or the American flag and get 10{a38ddb2ded6b05e28c8ae73a8db0e271c21f7193684bd9e4e28acae292f81d99} off your bill.
Details: 14344 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-607-1114, kasaiscottsdale.com.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
This new frozen dessert shop will celebrate with their 4th of July Gelati ($3.89-$7.99) — a combo of strawberry and blueberry Italian ice layered with Jeremiah’s housemade soft ice cream. All guests will receive 4-times reward points with purchase of any treat.
Details: 4030 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. 480-702-0211, jeremiahsice.com.
Thirsty Lion, Tempe Marketplace
Get happy hour pricing all day on well drinks, house wine, margaritas and draft pints only.
Details: Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, Tempe. 480-968-2920. thirstyliongastropub.com.
Jimmy Johns, Tempe Marketplace
Through July 5, buy one sandwich and get the second at 50{a38ddb2ded6b05e28c8ae73a8db0e271c21f7193684bd9e4e28acae292f81d99} off with the code SAVEON2. Promotion is valid with online and app orders.
Details: Loop 202 and McClintock Drive, Tempe. 480-839-2100, online.jimmyjohns.com.
Sauce Pizza & Wine, Queen Creek Marketplace
Make it a date with one pizza, one salad and two glasses of wine for $22. Offer is valid through Aug. 31 and for dine-in orders only.
Details: 21398 S. Ellsworth Loop, Queen Creek. 480-902-4877, saucepizzaandwine.com.
KOVO Modern Mediterranean
Take advantage of happy hour deals from 3-6 p.m., including $2 off signature cocktails, shared plates and bruschetta, plus $4 well drinks, draft beer and house wine.
Details: 10625 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix. 602-237-5872, kovomedi.com.
Koibito Poke
Buy a bowl and get any drink, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, for 1 cent.
Details: 9788 W. Northern Ave, Suite 1430, Peoria. 623-215-3505. Also, 4280 E. Indian School, Phoenix. 602-368-2222. Other locations at koibitopoke.com.
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