Fill up this Labor Day weekend with 10 metro Phoenix dining deals

The arrival of Labor Day means summer is in the rearview mirror and it's time to think about fall. If you're ready to embrace the seasons changing and hopefully cooler temperatures coming soon, it's time to welcome the new season with fun lunch and dinner deals around town. Here are 10 metro Phoenix dining deals available over Labor Day weekend.

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Elevate your Labor Day dining with specials at The Roaring Fork.

Roaring Fork

The Roaring Fork

4800 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

To celebrate Labor Day, The Roaring Fork wants to take care of dinner for you. Starting at 4 p.m. on Monday, Roaring Fork is offering a buy-one-get-one-free dinner entree special. Patrons can choose from fish tacos, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, rainbow trout, cedar plank salmon, rotisserie chicken or pork chops.

The Montauk

4360 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

If you want a Hamptons-themed sendoff to summer, The Montauk plans to deliver a Northeast-style celebration for Phoenicians. On Sunday, guests can enjoy a White Party from 1 to 8 p.m. Dress in your best white attire and enjoy music from local DJs and fun drink specials including $5 glasses of Hampton Water rosé, $15 glasses of Veuve Clicquot, $17 Veuve Spritz and $15 Los Sundays Frozen Coconut Margaritas. Make reservations online to make certain you grab your spot.

Queen Creek Olive Mill

25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek

The Queen Creek Olive Mill is hosting a Labor Day Weekend Sangria Social on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. complete with four seasonal-inspired house-made sangrias. Grab a glass to enjoy in the olive grove. On Labor Day, the mill will be hosting a ‘Grill at the Mill’ event from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The celebration will include grill-inspired menus and games in the grove. The events are free to attend with vendors charging separately for food and drink. 

Los Sombreros

1976 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
2534 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

Have Monday off? Both Los Sombreros locations are serving up Casa margaritas all day long on Sunday to celebrate. Patrons can pair their drink with elote, ceviche, al pastor tacos and more. For those craving more than just margaritas, try a pineapple cherry spritzer or pick from the assortment of wines and beers.

J&G Steakhouse and Mowry & Cotton

6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale

If you're craving elegant ambiance and a nice meal for your final goodbye to summer, J&G Steakhouse is offering a culinary experience through Labor Day featuring three courses for $65 per person. The dinner begins with black truffle cheese fritters. For the second course, choose from two appetizers, the J&G chopped salad or charred corn ravioli with cherry tomato and basil fondue. Entree selections are roasted chicken with sweet ginger puree, bok choy and lime vinaigrette or a marinated prime flat iron steak. For reservations, call 480-214-8000. Also at The Phoenician, Mowry & Cotton is celebrating Labor Day all weekend long. From Friday through Monday, the restaurant is offering a three-course menu for $45 per person. The first course is a choice of avocado Caesar salad or veal and black garlic meatballs followed by a charred hanger steak or Scottish salmon. Dessert is a chocolate cake layered with dark chocolate mousse, smoked Caramelia crème, and raspberry. For reservations or more information, call 480-423-2445.

Carcara

320 N. Third St.

If you want to mark the end of summer with some classic grub, Carcara will be ready for you. On Monday, the restaurant is offering a build-your-own hot dog board for $18 featuring a brioche bun with toppings including mustard, ketchup, relish, guacamole, pico de gallo, bacon, creamy coleslaw and jalapeno crema. You can pair your board with summery sangria or a margarita on draft.

STK Steakhouse

7134 E. Stetson Drive, Scottsdale

STK Steakhouse is commemorating those who serve the community this Labor Day. On Monday, the swanky Scottsdale restaurant is offering 50% off for all first responders, military personnel and teachers as a way to say thank you for their dedication. Reservations can be made online.

Kona Grill

Multiple locations

Kona Grill wants to take care of local community heroes with a special offer. All first responders, military personnel and teachers can receive 50% off their meals on September 2. Guests can choose from options such as chicken and shrimp lettuce wraps, avocado egg rolls, fried chicken sandwiches, cilantro lime chicken and prime rib.

Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar

21001 N. Tatum Blvd., #40-1365

Marino's Italian Kitchen & Bar is keeping it simple for Labor Day. On Monday, choose four crostinis and a bottle of house red or white wine for $28. Crostini choices include fresh tomatoes and garlic, fig jam and prosciutto, whipped ricotta and sea salt and olive oil and sage. If you're in the mood for other options, pizza and pasta are available too.

Fire at Will

4912 E. Shea Blvd., #108, Scottsdale

Fire at Will is the place to be on Labor Day. The restaurant will be open all day long and offering its Hush burger for half off the regular price. The burger features American cheese, caramelized onions and pickles on a soft Noble brioche bun. To make a reservation, check out Fire at Will online.