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Fuel up for the big game at these Westgate bars and restaurants near State Farm Stadium

Heading to State Farm Stadium? Stop by these Westgate restaurants and bars.
Fill up before a game or concert with the Mac Daddy Cheeseburger at Carousel, one of Westgate's many restaurant and bar options.
Fill up before a game or concert with the Mac Daddy Cheeseburger at Carousel, one of Westgate's many restaurant and bar options. Mike Madriaga
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Some of the biggest events to hit metro Phoenix in recent years have landed within walking distance of Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. The Super Bowl and Taylor Swift both touched down at State Farm Stadium, just across from the district. Beyonce brought her Renaissance world tour to Glendale this August. A fully loaded football season and this year's March Madness Final Four also hit the stadium.

So if you need to fuel up and grab a drink before the big game or snag some ice cream before heading home, check out these restaurants and bars throughout Westgate.

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Pancake flights are found at The Lola.
The Lola
Brunch

The Lola Cocktail Lab & Eatery

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., #109, Glendale
Here you'll find brunch boards like The Lola's beloved pancake board that are loaded with pancakes or waffles, a decent variety of sweet and savory toppings and breakfast syrups. There are also toasts, platters like steak and eggs and creative orders like Cinnamon Roll French Toast and Churro Fries. Pair all with morning cocktails like the Lola Lemonade or the Mule-Rita.

Lunch

Manna Korean BBQ

6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Suite E100
Manna Korean BBQ is an all-you-can-eat, grill-it-yourself Korean eatery at Westgate. Translation: Go here if you’re extremely hungry and have a lot of time. Here, each table has its own grill where you can cook, sear and season an assortment of meats.

Opa Life Greek Cafe

9404 W. Westgate Blvd., Suite C103, Glendale
Opa Life Greek Café has a full menu of “Opa’tizers” like a hummus trio and spanakopita, plus big salads, pita wraps and grilled skewers. In addition to traditional Greek cuisine, Opa offers classic desserts such as baklava and loukoumades. To make a night out of it, there is beer, wine and a full bar as well as live music.

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Cool down with a refreshing bowl or burrito from Pokitrition.
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Pokitrition

9405 W. Glendale Ave., #105, Glendale
Metro Phoenix chain Pokitrition, including its location on the north end of the Westgate Entertainment District, takes the traditional poke concept to another level, introducing the customizable sushi burrito called the "Poke Wrap" to the Arizona masses. Poke Wraps use the same toppings as the poke bowls. Load up the bowls with white or brown rice, Furikake seasoning, protein of choice including ahi and other tuna options, salmon, cooked shrimp or tofu, and a variety of fruit, vegetables and dry toppings. If you're not into seafood, order a Crispy Spam N' Eggs Breakfast Burrito or a Bulgogi beef bowl.

Dinner and drinks

State 48 Funk House Brewery

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite G100, Glendale
This is the craft beer spot at Westgate. State 48 Funk House Brewery is a local, family-owned and operated pub with some impressive eats. Fill up on a hearty plate of disco fries, a seasonal flatbread or a peanut butter and jelly-topped burger before you try your hand at a game of billiards or shuffleboard.

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Spice up your night with some carne asada tacos and a michelada at Salt Tacos y Tequila.
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Salt Tacos y Tequila

6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale
Salt Tacos y Tequila is one of the first spots you see when walking into Westgate Entertainment District from State Farm Stadium. The restaurant and bar offers a large variety of Mexican cuisine, margaritas, and over 150 different kinds of tequila. Cerveza on tap runs $10.50 for a tall glass, and you can add a few bucks to make it a custom michelada with tomato juice, Tajín, lime and lemon juice, and hot sauce. Taco trios are an excellent choice if you're grubbing at the bar. Try the vegetarian soft tacos with grilled zucchini, squash, bell peppers or opt for the carne asada or shrimp variations. Heartier options include burritos, bowls and platters.

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Find Kabuki Japanese Restaurant on the second floor of Westgate Entertainment District.
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Kabuki Japanese Restaurant

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Glendale
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant is found on the second floor in the belly of Westgate. The posh dining room offers sleek tables and chair sets and red, tufted booths to enhance the whole sushi and sake night experience. The menu includes shareable appetizers, classic and specialty rolls, noodles and rice bowls.

Carousel Arcade Bar

6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., Suite G111, Glendale
Carousel's many fair-type games, pinball machines and ping pong tables are the perfect place to work up an appetite. Thankfully, the restaurant's menu is stacked with entrees, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, flatbreads and alcoholic beverages. The burger roster is meaty including the Westgate, Prime Steakhouse and the Mac Daddy Cheeseburger which comes in a brioche bun stuffed with bacon, lettuce, tomato and oozing mac and cheese. All of the burgers and sandwiches come with a choice of fries, garlic fries, tots or a side salad.

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Prepare to get messy at Hot N Juicy Crawfish.
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Hot N Juicy Crawfish

6751 N. Sunset Blvd. Suite E101, Glendale
Hot N Juicy Crawfish, located in the middle of Westgate Entertainment District, offers an array of Cajun and Creole seafood. If you're wearing your favorite team's football jersey or a perfect concert outfit, you might want to don a bib as this meal could get messy. Most items arrive at the table in a bag filled with your choice of the restaurant's five sauces: Juicy Cajun, Louisiana Style, Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper or Hot N Juicy. Besides crawfish, this spot offers deep-fried and breaded oysters, crab, lobster, clams, shrimp, catfish and calamari, all prepared with Southern-style spices. If you are late for the coin toss or the opening act, a Po' Boy might be a faster and cleaner option. The classic Louisiana-style sandwich stuffed with breaded and deep-fried crawfish, soft shell crab, catfish, shrimp or chicken pairs perfectly with a side of corn, Cajun or sweet potato fries.


Treats

RazzleberrieZ Frozen Yogurt

6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E106, Glendale
If you’re not looking for a whole meal, but craving something sweet, head to this frozen yogurt shop for a ton of toppings and some edible cookie dough. RazzleberrieZ Frozen Yogurt also has nondairy sorbets and no-sugar-added yogurt options.

Blendz Boba Tea Lounge

9390 W. Hanna Lane, Suite B101, Glendale
Find everything from cold brew and Vietnamese coffee to classic milk teas and creative flavors (watermelon, caramel and rose to name a few) at Blendz Boba Tea Lounge. Blendz also offers some buck wild signature drinks like the Totally Taro, Dirty Banana and Unicorn Kiss.
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