Fireworks aren’t the only thing popping this Fourth of July. Restaurants and resorts across the Valley are rolling out limited‑time menus, patriotic cocktails and stay‑and‑play packages. Arizona has plenty to offer: a poolside barbecue, a chef‑driven holiday menu, or a family‑friendly getaway with a front‑row view of the fireworks.
AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town
AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town is marking America’s 250th birthday with its Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights getaway. Guests receive a $30 dining credit per night and rooftop pool access now through Labor Day. Book here.
Arizona Science Center
In honor of America’s 250 birthday, purchase a Discovery Pass at Arizona Science Center on July 4 for $17.76 (a $18.19 savings). The pass includes access to the four levels of Arizona Science Center, Learning Lab, live demonstrations, one Evans Family SkyCycle ride ($7 value), one screening in the Dorrance DOME ($14 value), one film in the Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater ($8 value), and one admission to its summer traveling exhibition, CaveScape ($8). The promo code is USA250. The museum is at 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix.
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Backyard Desert Ridge and Backyard Gilbert
Backyard Desert Ridge and Backyard Gilbert’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns with an all-American summer party, including barbecue dishes, a beer garden, themed holiday cocktails, and live music beginning at 5 p.m. Visit the website for addresses.
Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails
Belmont Kitchen & Cocktails is celebrating Independence Day with a barbecue-inspired menu crafted by Executive Chef Alex Stratta and Executive Sous Chef Fidencio Alatriste. Available from 3 to 9 p.m., featured dishes include buttermilk fried chicken with jalapeño-cherry cornbread, corn on the cob, coleslaw and barbecue hot sauce, as well as barbecue beef brisket with mole negro, charred chiles and an Oaxaca quesadilla. The restaurant is located at 8876 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Suite 100, Scottsdale.
Bottled Blonde
Bottled Blonde, 7340 E. Indian Plaza, Scottsdale, will serve red and blue Jell-O shots ($4) throughout the holiday weekend.
Buck & Rider
At Buck & Rider in Phoenix, Scottsdale and Gilbert on July 4, the restaurant is serving four signature cocktails, with the purchase of a meal. The drinks are Sant’ Andrea Spritz (gin, Italian amaro, house citrus-cello and sparkling wine); Secret Garden (vodka, cucumber, yuzu and Chareau); Diego Rivera (tequila, grapefruit and thyme); and Golden Hour (bourbon, Amontillado sherry, honey and chamomile). Visit the website for the street addresses.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Freedom Fest returns for its 16th year (July 2–4), and this year will be honoring America’s 250th birthday with three nights of live concerts, nightly fireworks, a 400-drone aerial spectacular, and a vintage air show piloted by retired veterans. The full summer slate of fun atc the Princess also includes dive-in movies, catch-and-release fishing derbies, pickleball, and daily Camp Trailblazers programming, along with new happy hours and “Burgers, Brews & Floats” on weekends.
Foley Ranch
From July 3 to July 5, Foley Ranch at Desert Ridge Marketplace in North Phoenix will serve $25 unlimited St. Louis ribs accompanied by live music, dueling guitars and DJ Ryan. Other specials include $3 Coors Banquet and Coors Light; $4 well drinks and green tea shots, and $5 Montana teas.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler and Peoria is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with its seasonal red, white and barbecue menu, featuring barbecue chicken pizza and cheesecake topped with red and blue sprinkles, seasonal cocktails and the Liberty Cooler Blue Mocktail. From July 1 to July 5, guests can purchase an 18-inch traditional pizza for $17.76. See the website for addresses.
Hash Kitchen
On July 3 to July 5, at Hash Kitchen, guests can order from a $4 menu: the red, white and blue cannoli doughnut; Billionaire’s bacon, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon coated in yuzu glaze, brown sugar chile rub and finished with 24K gold flakes. See the website for the six restaurants’ addresses.
HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails
Guests can beat the Arizona heat with HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails’ frozen red, white and boozy blue ($10). HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails is at 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Scottsdale.
Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak
The Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak at 7677 N. 16th St., Phoenix, has a host of events and specials:
- Reserve two or more nights at $250/night and receive a one-time $250 resort credit for dining, water park fun, or relaxing spa experiences. Book before Sept. 30; based on availability. Book here.
- The Peak Spa Package at Tocasierra Spa and Fitness Center includes one 50-minute classic massage plus one 50-minute classic facial; $250 plus tax and gratuities, from July 1 to July 6. Based on availability. Book here or call 602-906-3820.
- Slim’s will offer poolside street tacos and tortas from Chef Joe Flores and his culinary team 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3 to July 5. Tacos start at $12 for a plate of three; tortas start at $12. Signature margaritas, beers and frozen cocktails also available poolside at Slim’s all weekend long.
- The Peak’s River Ranch Water Park, featuring a 130-foot waterslide to a half-mile lazy river, offers new six-person private cabanas with stocked mini fridges, towel service and food and beverage service. The cabanas start at $175. Reserve and more details here.
- The Peak has a “Stay, Splash and Savor” package through Sept. 10. Packages vary. Book here.
The Hot Chick
The Hot Chick at 4363 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, is having a “Glizzy Party,” with boozy snow cones ($10) and bar games before the festivities culminate at midnight with its signature hot dog toss.
Ingo’s
For the Fourth of July, Ingo’s at Arcadia, Downtown Phoenix and North Scottsdale will serve frozen greyhounds ($4) at the North Scottsdale and Arcadia locations. Dine in or to-go, with the purchase of food, limit of five per order. Visit the website for addresses.
Kona Grill
From July 2 to July 5, Kona Grill at Desert Ridge Marketplace in North Phoenix and SanTan Village in Gilbert are offering $2.50 American brews and the $17.76 All-American meal with the Kona burger, a side of mac and cheese and a slice of apple pie. Visit the website for addresses.
Maple & Ash
Purchase a $250 Maple & Ash gift card between July 3 and July 5 and receive a $50 bonus that can be used until Dec. 31. Maple & Ash is located at 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Suite 130, Scottsdale.
Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria
Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria has Fourth of July specials like compressed watermelon salad ($18), honey rock melon risotto and prosciutto ($23), Schriener’s Italian sausage link roll with Merkin chips ($18), and Merkin Gardens watermelon martini ($14). The full menu will also be available at the 4.5-acre vineyard at 770 N. Verde Heights Dr., Cottonwood. Reservations recommended.
MilkShake Factory
MilkShake Factory is offering buy-one, get-one free on its American classics menu on July 4 at its Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale stores. That includes apple pie milkshake (baked apples, cinnamon spice, caramel and pie crust); confetti birthday cake milkshake (vanilla cake, rainbow sprinkles and vanilla frosting); southern banana pudding milkshake (banana blended with marshmallow and vanilla wafers); chocolate malt; root beer float; and strawberry shortcake sundae (vanilla ice cream layered with sliced strawberries and vanilla sponge cake).
The promotion is on July 4 only, but the menu will remain through Sept. 13. See website for addresses.
The Montauk
The Montauk is celebrating America’s 250th birthday from July 3 to July 5 with cocktails like the matcha mist, seafoam spritz and bomb pop margarita. “Something Blue” Patron shots will be served via an ice luge on July 4. The holiday menu also features a chicken slider plate with coleslaw and mac and cheese ($16), a hot dog plate with coleslaw and mac and cheese ($16), and a classic hot dog and fries ($12). The Montauk is located at 4360 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
Mother Tucker’s
Mother Tucker’s has several Fourth of July food and drink specials, including sliders (starts at $2); espresso martinis ($9); Moscow mules ($9); lemon drops and green tea shots ($5) and red and blue Jell-O shots ($2). Mother Tucker’s is located at 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail, Suite 100, Scottsdale.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes is helping guests celebrate America’s 250th birthday with items, including a red velvet, cocoa cake with chocolate chips; freedom Bundtini toppers; and s’mores made with Hershey’s milk chocolate chips, mini marshmallows and finished with graham streusel. The s’mores cake is sold until July 19.
Over the holiday weekend, Bundtastic Rewards members can earn 250 bonus points on any purchase July 3 to July 5. Visit website for list of stores.
Over Easy
Over Easy will serve its stars and berries pancakes on July 4 at its 19 locations. The buttermilk pancakes are topped with whipped ricotta, strawberry compote, berries, a drizzle of vanilla glaze and powdered sugar (starts at $5). See website for addresses.
Pedal Haus Brewery
Pedal Haus Brewery in Tempe, Downtown Phoenix, Chandler and Mesa will open at 11 a.m. July 4 and serve its Day Drinker Light Lager ($4), and “adult soda pops.” Guests can also order a Chicago dog and tots ($17.76). Each purchase includes a raffle ticket for the chance to win four Arizona Diamondbacks tickets. Visit website for addresses.
The Pemberton
The Pemberton, 1121 N. Second St., Phoenix, is hosting a party at its Ibiza pool from 2 p.m. to close, featuring boozy snow cones and popsicles, Jim Beam lemonades, Independence Day-themed Jell-O shots, hot dogs and fries plate ($6), and DJ sets.
Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean
Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean will serve four $4 signature cocktails on July 4 with the purchase of a meal. The drinks are Sant’ Andrea Spritz (Ford’s gin, Italian amaro, house citrus-cello and sparkling wine); Hugo Spritz (Ford’s gin, elderflower and lemon); Take Me to Othos (Corazón Blanco tequila, grapefruit, Mastiha Greek liqueur and an Urfa Biber rim); and Sailboats & Trains (St. George vodka, Chareau Aloe liqueur and Persian cucumber, lemon and za’atar). Pinyon Coastal Mediterranean is located at 7363 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale.
Queen B Vinyl Café
Queen B Vinyl Café at 102 Pima St., Cottonwood, will offer housemade brats on a whole wheat roll with a side of Sonoran spiced onion rings ($18) and Queen B espresso cola ($6). Breakfast, lunch and ramen options will be available, too.
Rack
Rack at 3636 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, will celebrate the holiday with patriotic décor, a DJ and red, white and blue shots ($6).
Scramble
From July 3 to July 5, Scramble in Phoenix and Tempe is serving blueberry-stuffed French toast with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream. Visit the website for addresses.
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix
Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix celebrates America’s 250th birthday with an early fireworks show on July 2. However, the resort will host a weekend full of festive experiences, including a Star-Spangled overnight stay package, family-friendly activities, seasonal dining specials and a picnic basket offer.
At its pool bar, Hanyo, the Southwest-inspired barbecue menu features citrus-glazed chicken drumsticks, prickly pear ribs and smoky pulled pork sliders.
The hotel is at 5594 W. Wild Horse Pass Blvd., Phoenix.
STK Steakhouse
Located in Old Town Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix, STK Steakhouse will have $2.https://thebestofthesouthwest.com/50 American brews and the $17.76 all-American meal (STK burger, a side of mac and cheese, and a slice of apple pie) from July 3 to July 5. See website for addresses.
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen
This Fourth of July isn’t just another day off, it’s America’s 250th birthday, and that calls for a celebration with some real flair. SugarJam The Southern Kitchen is leaning all the way in with a signature holiday cocktail and brunch vibes that set the tone for a memorable Independence Day. Bold flavors, good music, and that unmistakable SugarJam energy come together to make this milestone feel extra special.
The holiday cocktail, Stars & Spritz, mixes watermelon schnapps, agave, lemon, mint, champagne, and a splash of blue curaçao for a festive sip that’s as fun as it looks.
SugarJam The Southern Kitchen is located in the Scottsdale Airpark and will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. Walk‑ins are welcome, but reservations are highly encouraged and can be made at https://www.sjsouthernkitchen.com/.
Tempe Boat Cruisin’
Tempe Boat Cruisin’ will celebrate its first Independence Day with a special cruise along the Tempe Town Lake. Visit website for ticket information.
