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- JJoeVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews4.0Dined 1 day agoKind of loud. Value is good. Food is decent but not amazing.More infoFirebirds Wood Fired Grill - SurprisePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Surprise•4.5
- SSaundraVIPPhoenix / Arizona •24 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoThe service is impeccable, and the martinis are the finest around.. Kristin is a wonderful bartender, attentive, professional, and delightful company.More infoVogue BistroPrice: Moderate• French• Surprise•4.7
- MMelaniePortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoMet a friend for a holiday get together. Doesn't seem like reservations make any difference. On time but was told many were ahead so it would be a while??? Serving person was great, good timing etc. Probably the best restaurant in Surprise. I had chicken pasta which was very good.More infoCooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Surprise, AZPrice: Moderate• American• Surprise•4.7
- KKylePhoenix / Arizona •1 review4.0Dined 1 day agoThe hot honey pizza special was fantastic and is worth trying on your next visitMore infoLou Malnati’s - SurprisePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Surprise•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerDallas - Fort Worth •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 22, 2024We happened to come right be before closing time (maybe 45 mins) and we wanted to make sure we were out of there in time. Not only was the service great, but also quick and the food delicious. Will be coming back again!More infoHaldi Indian Cuisine - SurprisePrice: Moderate• Indian• Surprise•4.6
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The 10th largest city in Arizona is no longer just a small farming community. Even though the city's taste buds have grown along with its population, they've maintained their good ol' classic American farm-to-table fare. Wear your cowboy boots but leave the hat at the door when you visit any of the many fired-up steakhouses, cowboy grills, and open-fire kitchens. Are you playing a round at the 25-court Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex? End your day with authentic Mexican food that's served up in Hispanic-decorated restaurants or mom-and-pop spots on nearly every corner. You won't be deprived of getting the "best slice" of New York pizza in Arizona or even Southern food done Texan-style. The now-bustling city is full of foodie surprises - Surprise! Get it?
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Child friendly restaurants in Surprise include Lou Malnati’s - Surprise, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Surprise, AZ and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Surprise
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