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Arizona may still be a young state but Phoenix is proof of our connection to the Old West and days when we were just a fledgling city in the middle of the desert. We’ve got plenty of places for you to step right back in time and see how the West really was won. Well, at least how a really good steak is made. These are some of the the best oldest bars and restaurants near you open in the Phoenix area.
MacAlpine’s Diner and Soda Fountain | 2303 N 7th St
Open Since 1929
Perhaps the city’s longest-running restaurant business, MacAlpine’s opened in 1929, just 17 years after Arizona became a state. The old-time soda fountain is rich in Phoenix history and has stood the test of time. The old soda fountain is still in place, so stop by for a treat to help you stay cool in the hot weather.
Harold’s Cave Creek Corral | 6895 E Cave Creek Rd
Open Since 1935
Head up north to Cave Creek to take in a true old west saloon where you’re still likely to see a horse tied up outside. At the very least, you’ll find the town’s more updated and preferred mode of transportation — Harley Davidsons. This cowboy barn near you open in the Phoenix area is 75 years old and is just as vibrant as it once was. Come for the food that will stick to your ribs, stay for the country dancing, at one of the oldest restaurants in Phoenix.
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Pete’s Fish and Chips | 2628 W Van Buren
Open Since 1947
Need something quick, fried and delicious? Pete’s Fish and Chips has been serving up golden brown delights since 1947. If you’re from Phoenix, you know the Pete’s logo and that it’s synonymous with no-frills, delicious food. The restaurant started out as a tiny little shack serving out of a walk-up window and grew to a successful local business with several locations. Stop by any of them and get your fish while it’s hot.
Stockyards Restaurant | 5009 E Washington St #115
Open Since 1947
In its prime, Stockyards was just what it sounds like — a home for those in the cattle trade. Businessmen and ranchers rubbed elbows in what was and still is one of the city’s most celebrated steak houses. Even through renovations, this remains to be one of the best restaurants in Phoenix that has kept its charm. You can even check out old memorabilia from ranching days while you wait for your table.
Miracle Mile Deli | 4433 N 16th St
Open Since 1949
In operation for over 60 years, Miracle Mile Deli brings all the glory of a fantastic New York deli right to Phoenix. Located on what was the first major commercial road outside of downtown, aptly named The Miracle Mile, you can still come down and fill yourself up on classics like a mile-high pastrami on marble rye, just like you’d get back in Brooklyn. As one of the oldest and best restaurants in Phoenix, Miracle Mile is worth a visit.
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