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| - How can you not love a Phoenix classic? Yes, this is a tourist establishment. Yes this place can get pretty cheesy with a huge play on western life. And yes, it's not five star dining. But here's why Pinnacle Peak Patio will always hold a special place in my heart. It's a Phoenix right of passage for anyone who remembers Phoenix when there was nothing but desert past Frank Lloyd Wright Road, driving to Pinnacle Peak Road felt like going on a road trip to the middle of nowhere and the only restaurants to choose from were spots like Durant's, Pink Pony and the Sugar Bowl. Yes, Pinnacle Peak Patio is a tourist spot, but it's always a great family spot and even just a fun spot to make it a night out and act like a tourist in your own city.
So what's Pinnacle Peak Patio all about? Well, there's a faux western village, there are hay rides, there's a "pretend like your a saloon girl/cowboy" photo opportunity, they have saw dust on the floors, live country bands and picnic tables/benches for seating. Oh and definitely wear a tie when you go. Just do it, make sure it's not your favorite tie and enjoy the ride. The food is sub par and exactly what you would expect from a place like this...one or two steps above your backyard BBQ food.
It's lively, you can be casual, you can bring as many kids as you want and whether you admit it or not, you'll have a good time as long as you walk in knowing what to expect. Yeehaw, I'm out!
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