Big Game, Big Eats: Plan your Super Bowl feast

Now that the final teams have been chosen, you are either looking for a place to catch the big game or you need a lot of great food to feed all those hungry football fans coming to your house to root on their favorite teams. No matter what your needs are, some of the best local spots have you covered. The Game of the Year deserves the best food and the best venue.

Check out our list and let us know where you will be headed or what will be donning your tables on Super Bowl Sunday.

Cadillac Ranch
Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Ste. 2105, Tempe 85281
Details: Catch the game on their 150 inch HD Projector or one of their 30 HD plasma tv’s, enjoy half off 22 ounce funsize cocktails, $1 Coors Light drafts, or $4 Fireball shots. On top of that enjoy their halftime challenges where you can win tons of prizes. Enjoy their extensive and creative menu during the game.
For more information: Call 480-894-1111

Chompies
Valley Locations
Details: Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli, is cooking up  BIG fun for the BIG games with their BIG slider platters, including one with Chompie’s famous Jewish Sliders, featured on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food. BIG slider platters include: Your choice of either the Jewish Slider Platter – 12 Jewish Sliders: Mini Challah rolls filled with moist lean brisket, mini potato pancakes & Jack cheese, served with a side of brown gravy or the Western Slider Platter – 12 Western Sliders: Mini Challah rolls filled with lean BBQ brisket, cheddar cheese & awesome crispy onion strings and served with a side of BBQ sauce. Slider platters are $49.99 and come with  2 lbs. homemade potato salad and 2 lbs. fresh-from-scratch coleslaw. These slider platters generously serve 6-8, include reheating instructions, and are available for pick-up by calling your nearby Chompie’s restaurant location. Chompie’s will also be offering up a variety of deli sandwich platters, Giant Bagels or Sub Sandwiches, Fruit, Vegetable, and Gourmet Cheese Platters, Salads, and a plethora of finger foods such as Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Chicken, Mini Quesadillas and more.
For more information: Call 480-348-CATR (2287).

El Palacio Mexican Restaurant & Cantina of Chandler
2950 E. Germann Road, Chandler
Details: El Palacio is offering up a variety of catering options as well as platter selections. They have 7 platters starting from only $34!
For more information: Call 480-802-5770

Four Peaks Brewery
1340 E 8th Street, Tempe 85281
Details: With Four Peaks can you really ever go wrong? Great beer and comforting food are always a huge hit. Take a tantalizing brunch and add in 20 TV’s along with a friendly crowd and exceptional wait staff, this could be a no-brainer!
For more information: Call 480-303-9967

Kelly’s at Southbridge
7117 East 6th Avenue, Scottsdale 85250
Details: Kelly’s At Southbridge is a staple in Old Town Scottsdale’s dining district. Located on Sixth Avenue in downtown Scottsdale, the 8,000 square foot swanky pub offers traditional pub classics mixed with exceptional modern cuisine. Kelly’s offers an appealing menu and laid back atmosphere with large indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a game of pool or darts while watching the game. For the late-night crowd, Kelly’s offers a full bar and entertainment
For more information: Call 480-393-3205.

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
Valley Locations
Details: RA Sushi has five different sushi party platters to accommodate any size Super Bowl Party.  The sushi platters are available for pick-up at all five Valley RA Sushi locations in Ahwatukee, Mesa, Tempe, North Scottsdale, and Old Town Scottsdale. Choose between the Basic ($60) option with eight Nigiri pieces and 44 sushi pieces or the Vegetarian Combo ($50) with 54 sushi pieces. Upgrade to a larger platter by ordering the Maki Maki ($70) with 81 pieces of sushi or the Tsukiji Combo ($100) with 32 Nigiri pieces and 52 sushi pieces. For a really hungry crowd, score the Harajuku Combo ($120), with eight Nigiri pieces and 111 sushi pieces. The catering dishes offer something for everyone including a wide variety of rolls, such as the California Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Spicy Salmon Roll, Cucumber Roll, and more. All trays are served with wasabi, ginger, soy sauce and chopsticks. Customized platters are also available. Guests can call their favorite Valley RA Sushi location to place an order (24 hour advance notice recommended).
For more information call: -Ahwatukee: 4921 E. Ray Road; Phoenix, 85044; 480-940-1111, -Dana Park in Mesa: 1652 S. Val Vista Drive; Mesa, 85204; 480-632-9500, -Kierland Commons: 7012 E. Greenway Pkwy; Scottsdale, 85254; 480-951-5888, -Old Town Scottsdale: 3815 N. Scottsdale Road; Scottsdale, 85251; 480-990-9256, -Tempe: 411 S. Mill Ave.; Tempe, 85281; 480-303-9800

SOL Mexican Cocina at Scottsdale Quarter
15323 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale 85254
Details: For your game day viewing party, choose from four different options that each serve eight people. The Azul platter ($75) includes Naked Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, and Garlic-Mezcal Grilled Chicken Street Tacos. The Balboa party tray ($105) features Naked Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, a Large Ceviche, plus Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, and Garlic-Mezcal Grilled Chicken Street Tacos and Boraccho Black Beans and Spanish Garlic Rice. The Catalina Antojitos ($120) platter includes a variety of finger foods such as Guacamole SOL with mango, goat cheese, and pepitas, Coconut Calamari with Spicy Lime Dipping Sauce, Cheese Quesadilla Rolls, and Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, and Garlic-Mezcal Grilled Chicken Street Tacos. The ultimate platter, the Tacos SOL ($150) tray features Carne Asada, Pork Carnitas, Garlic-Mezcal Grilled Chicken, and Grilled Fish Zarandeado Tacos, plus Carne Asada Tacos Vampiros, Cheese Quesadilla Rolls, Boraccho Black Beans and Spanish Garlic Rice. All platters come with SOL Tostadas, Borracho Black Bean Dip, plus salsas, garnishes, and corn tortillas. A 24 hour advance notice on take-out party platters is suggested.
For more information or to place an order : Call 480-245-6708.

Subway
Valley Locations
Details: As always, Subway offers up great game day catering options. Check out their website for more information or call your local location!

Talking Stick Resort
The Showroom
9800 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale
Details: With innovative technology now in place on the giant screens in the Showroom, you won’t miss any action – on any game – any Sunday. All on huge screens, all in crystal clear HD with theatre surround sound. And there’s still no cover, complimentary valet, a great game day menu, drink specials and the place to win cash while watching Sunday games. Here’s why we are your best bet for all the gameday action: Plenty of seating in our 600+ seat showroom, giant HD screens with full surround sound, great food & drink specials, chances to win cash & prizes all day long, free valet parking and no cover charge .
For more information: Call 480-850-7734

The Herb Box Market at SouthBridge
7134 E. Stetson Dr., Ste. 100, Scottsdale 85251
Details: Chef Becky Windels has created The Game Plan party platters especially for Super Bowl Sunday. Choose from a variety of finger foods, side dishes, and desserts, plus take care of your beer run all in one order. Each platter serves 10 people. Choose from: Thai BBQ Baby Back Ribs with Cilantro and Orange ($68 – 3 ribs pp). Korean Hot Wings with Jasmine Rice, Green Onions and Toasted Sesame ($68 5 wings pp). Smoked Gouda Mac ‘n Cheese ($60). Bourbon Braised Brisket Sliders ($68). Garden Vegetable Crudite with Green Goddess Dressing ($50). Market Cheese Platter with Housemade Fig and Port Jam, Marcona Almonds, Sugared Nuts, Dried Fruit, and Lavosh ($55). Brownie or Cookie Platter ($31). Keep the crowd happy with a variety of craft beer ($9 per six-pack). Choose from Four Peaks Hopknot, Four Peaks SunBru, Deschutes Organic Amber, and Nimbus Brown. For delivery of beer, a minimum order of two party platters is required.
Orders must be placed by February 1 at 5 p.m. Platters and beer may be picked up on February 3 between 10 am and 3 pm at The Herb Box Market at SouthBridge. Delivery within 15 miles of SouthBridge is available for a $25 fee. Call 480-289-6161 to place your order. The Herb Box Market at SouthBridge is located in Old Town Scottsdale
For more information: Call 480-289-6161

Thirsty Lion Pub and Grill
Tempe Marketplace
2000 East Rio Salado Parkway #1041, Tempe, AZ 85281
Details: This spot is the spot for the casual sports lover. With 52 beers on tap and a wide variety of menu choices, there is surely something to please everyone in your group. All eyes will be on all the big screen tv’s and you’ll be blown away by the state of the art sound system.
Specials: You can reserve a private table or VIP area
For more information: Call 480-968-2920

Tilted Kilt
Valley Locations
Details: This Tempe-based sports pub chain has 6 locations in the Valley. With at least 24 beers on tap and daily drink specials, Tilted Kilt is your home to all things sports! Each bar has about 20 big screens. Known for their Big Arse Burgers, complete with a 10 ounce Sterling Silver USDA Choice Ground Chuck patty, guests will surely not leave hungry. Tilted Kilts also offers up a fun Carry-Out Catering menu if you want to host your own viewing party.
For more information: Visit www.tiltedkilt.com

Uptown Alley
13525 N. Litchfield Road, Surprise, 85379
Details: Uptown Alley is the newest age-friendly venue in Surprise. The 60,000-square-foot center is for all ages, with sports from bowling to laser tag available. Customers can eat in the restaurant, watch sports on a large screen, take part in karaoke nights, play video games with the kids or have a private evening with adults in the over-21 lounge.
For more information: Call 623-975-PLAY(7529)

*At the time of press additional details were not available for these restaurants, but they deserve a shout out as we have heard they are having some fun viewing parties. Be sure to check out their websites for more information as the big day nears closer!

Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
6895 E. Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek, 85331
(480) 488-1906

Mad Dogs Saloon & Sports Bar
1860 South Stapley, Mesa
(480) 813-5878