16 of the Best Restaurants Near Luke AFB (2022 Edition)

Introduction

It’s not surprising that Arizona is known for its Mexican and Southwest cuisine, but that’s not all Phoenix has to offer. Whether you’re looking for a restaurant run by a celebrity chef, an award-winning steakhouse, and or the local hole-in-the-wall, there’s plenty here to enjoy. So, as you orient yourself to your new community, you may wonder: Where are the best restaurants to eat on Luke AFB and in the surrounding areas of Phoenix?

Know what you’re hungry for? Click the number(s) to go right to where you want to go:

(1-4) Luke AFB Exchange Food Court Restaurants
(5) Fast Food Restaurants on Luke AFB
(6-10) Family & MWR Restaurants on Luke AFB
(11-13) TripAdvisor’s Top 3 Restaurants Near Luke AFB
(14-16) Yelp’s Top 3 Restaurants Near Luke AFB

Suggested Read: Luke Air Force Base: In-Depth Welcome Center

Luke AFB Restaurants

Dining options on base are available in many flavors and multiple locations.
Due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, it is best to confirm restaurant hours before you go.

Fast Food

Luke AFB BX Food Court – Bldg 1540

1. Charleys

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 1540
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 935-4029

2. Popeye’s

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 1540
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 215-3226

3. Starbucks

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 1540
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 935-2671

4. Subway

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 1540
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 215-2038

Luke AFB BX – Bldg 114

5. Burger King

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 1114
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 256-6117

Luke AFB Family & MWR Restaurants

Please check Luke Air Force Base’s events and MWR website for COVID-19 updates and to view the restaurants’ current menus.

6. Club Five Six

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 161
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 856-6446

Club Five Six serves a wide variety of breakfast foods, as well as burgers, sandwiches, wraps, and salads. It’s also host to theme parties, satellite-broadcast sporting events, live bands, DJs, bingo nights, and karaoke nights.

7. Hensman Dining Facility

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 545
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 856-6396

The Hensman Dining Facility is known for its healthy options. In addition to traditional salad ingredients, the facility offers a rotating selection of other options and a specialty kitchen hotline that allows Airmen to combine ingredients of their choice.

8. The T-Bolt Cafe Flight Kitchen

Luke AFB
7071 N. 138th Ave.
Bldg. 954
Glendale, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 856-6420

The T-Bolt Cafe Flight Kitchen specializes in quick meals and carry out a la carte items, perfect for an on-the-go bite to eat.

9. The Grill Snack Bar

Luke AFB
15100 W. Northern Avenue
Waddell, Arizona, 85355
Phone: 1 (623) 856-0004

The Grill Snack Bar is part of the Falcon Dunes Golf Course and offers breakfast options as well as appetizers, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more.

10. G-Force Cafe

Luke AFB
N. Litchfield Rd.
Luke AFB, AZ 85307
Phone: 1 (623) 856-6446

G-Force Cafe serves breakfast and lunch, pairing classic sandwiches and salads with breakfast burritos and croissant-based sandwiches.

Restaurants Near Phoenix, AZ

There are more than 200 restaurants in the area according to Visit Phoenix. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re likely to find it. So, what restaurants are near Luke Air Force Base, AZ?

With so many great choices, which restaurants are truly the best? That depends on who you ask so we provided some local favorites rated by TripAdvisor and Yelp to get you started.

TripAdvisor’s Top 3 Phoenix, AZ, Restaurants

11. Cocina Madrigal

4044 S. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone: 1 (602) 243-9000

Don’t let Cocina Madrigal’s humble appearance fool you: this place has excellent authentic Mexican food, wonderful margaritas, and a staff people can’t stop praising.

12. Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe

5101 N. 16th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 1 (602) 222-9902

Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe is a local favorite, combining excellent service with food that keeps families regularly coming back for more.

13. Rusconi’s American Kitchen

10637 N. Tatum Blvd.
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: 1 (480) 483-0009

Known for its “unique, fresh, and creative” cuisine, Rusconi’s American Kitchen is hailed by reviewers as a “gourmet delight” and “a must-do when in Arizona.”

Yelp’s Top 3 Phoenix, AZ, Restaurants

14. The Arrogant Butcher

2 E. Jefferson
Ste. 150
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 1 (602) 324-8502

Known for its elegance and impeccable service, The Arrogant Butcher serves up steaks, burgers, seafood, bar bites, and craft beer and cocktails.

15. The Kettle Black Kitchen Club

1 N. 1st St.
Ste. 108
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 1 (602) 651-1185

With its old-school Dublin vibe and attentive staff, The Kettle Black Kitchen Club serves up excellent pub food, particularly burgers and sliders, and makes a mean mojito.

16. The Farish House

816 N. 3rd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 1 (602) 281-6659

A cozy bistro and wine bar, The Farish House is family-owned and operated and serves up cassoulet, Angus ribeye, mac n’ cheese and a bevy of small bites, cheeses and charcuterie, as well as prohibition-era wine estates and cocktails.

Conclusion

Hungry for more? Check out Visit Phoenix for dozens of food and beverage listings to explore. No doubt as you settle into your new community at Luke AFB, you will find your own particular favorite restaurants.

Don’t forget to ask your friends for their recommendations, too!