Are you looking for a new favorite restaurant to enjoy a meal with family and friends along with a fantastic view? If you love visiting Arizona’s lakes, then you’re probably going to look for every opportunity to spend as much time there as you can! Let’s take a look at 7 great restaurants located right along Arizona’s lakes.
- Dillon’s Bayou, Lake Pleasant
Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor/Facebook
Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor/Facebook Are you craving some delicious barbecue? Dillon’s Bayou serves their dishes Kansas City style, with spice-rubbed meats and topped with a thick barbecue sauce. You will also fall in love with the spectacular views over Lake Pleasant. Address: 40202 North 87th Ave., Peoria
- Lynx Lake Cafe, Prescott
Lynx Lake Cafe, Store & Marina/Facebook
Lynx Lake Cafe, Store & Marina/Facebook What better way to finish up a day at the lake than with a plate of hearty German food? This restaurant sits near Lynx Lake in Prescott and is also a store and marina. Address: 4505 East Forest Service Rd., Prescott
- Papa Leone’s Pizza, Lake Havasu City
Papa Leone’s Pizza/Facebook Feel like the best way to round out a trip to the lake is with a piping hot pizza? Stop by this pizza joint for a few slices and a great view of the London Bridge spanning the Colorado River and Lake Havasu. Address: 304 English Village, Lake Havasu City
- Rainbow Room, Page
Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas/Facebook You’ll enjoy one incredible view of Lake Powell when you stop to eat at this restaurant located in the Wahweap Marina. Enjoy a breakfast buffet before heading out for a sun-filled day at the lake or a hearty dinner that may include prime rib or chicken confit. Address: 100 Lake Shore Dr., Page
- Shugrue’s Restaurant and Bar, Lake Havasu City
Shugrues/Facebook
Shugrues/Facebook Technically, this restaurant sits on the Colorado River but since Lake Havasu is on the river, we think this counts as a lakeside restaurant. You’ll get to enjoy an incredible view of the river/lake and the London Bridge when dining here! Address: 1425 McCulloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City
- The Watershed, Tempe
The Watershed/Facebook
The Watershed/Facebook If you’re in the city and still want to enjoy a meal on the lake, then you’ll want to check out this little restaurant hiding in Tempe. Sitting on the banks of a human-made lake (actually, nearly all of Arizona’s lakes are human-made), the restaurant is a great spot to enjoy brunch with family or an evening of live music and drinks with friends. Address: 5350 South Lakeshore Dr., Tempe
Have you had the opportunity to dine at any of these lakeside restaurants before? Are there any other restaurants you would add to this list?
Dillon’s Bayou at Pleasant Harbor/Facebook
Are you craving some delicious barbecue? Dillon’s Bayou serves their dishes Kansas City style, with spice-rubbed meats and topped with a thick barbecue sauce. You will also fall in love with the spectacular views over Lake Pleasant. Address: 40202 North 87th Ave., Peoria
Lynx Lake Cafe, Store & Marina/Facebook
What better way to finish up a day at the lake than with a plate of hearty German food? This restaurant sits near Lynx Lake in Prescott and is also a store and marina. Address: 4505 East Forest Service Rd., Prescott
Papa Leone’s Pizza/Facebook
Feel like the best way to round out a trip to the lake is with a piping hot pizza? Stop by this pizza joint for a few slices and a great view of the London Bridge spanning the Colorado River and Lake Havasu. Address: 304 English Village, Lake Havasu City
Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas/Facebook
You’ll enjoy one incredible view of Lake Powell when you stop to eat at this restaurant located in the Wahweap Marina. Enjoy a breakfast buffet before heading out for a sun-filled day at the lake or a hearty dinner that may include prime rib or chicken confit. Address: 100 Lake Shore Dr., Page
Shugrues/Facebook
Technically, this restaurant sits on the Colorado River but since Lake Havasu is on the river, we think this counts as a lakeside restaurant. You’ll get to enjoy an incredible view of the river/lake and the London Bridge when dining here! Address: 1425 McCulloch Blvd. N., Lake Havasu City
The Watershed/Facebook
If you’re in the city and still want to enjoy a meal on the lake, then you’ll want to check out this little restaurant hiding in Tempe. Sitting on the banks of a human-made lake (actually, nearly all of Arizona’s lakes are human-made), the restaurant is a great spot to enjoy brunch with family or an evening of live music and drinks with friends. Address: 5350 South Lakeshore Dr., Tempe
Want to check out even more restaurants around Arizona that have great views? Read about some of our favorite restaurants with great patios in 13 Amazing Arizona Restaurants With The Most Amazing Patios You’ll Love To Lounge On.
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