Lake Havasu is a boating town, and most meals happen in the context of a lake day: early coffee before the ramp, lunch on the channel, and dinner when the group finally showers off and decides what kind of evening they want. This is the list we send guests at Pool House by the Bay, organized by the kind of evening you want: coffee before the ramp, lunch on the channel, dinner after the shower.
Close to the house, no trek required
You just pulled the boat out, everyone is sunburned, and nobody wants to drive 20 minutes. These are north-side spots within about 5–6 minutes of the house.
- About 5 min
Hangar 24
Bar and grill
The closest sit-down stop when nobody wants to drive into town. Check for bingo nights and live music. On AZ-95, five minutes from the house.
- About 5 min
Niko's Grill and Pub
Greek
Grill and pub with Greek plates. A reliable north-side dinner without driving downtown.
- About 6 min
Angelina's
Italian
Homey Italian, the kind of place a tired lake crew actually finishes. North side, no trek required.
Channel-side at London Bridge
About 10 minutes south. The Bridgewater Channel is the social center of Lake Havasu: boat-in dining, bridge views, and the postcard sunset. You can drive or cruise in by boat after launching at Windsor Beach.
- About 10 min
The Chair
American, on the water
Outdoor seating right on the Bridgewater Channel, next to London Bridge. You go for the setting. Boat-in or drive.
422 English Village(928) 855-2583 - About 10 min
Shugrue's
Steak and seafood
White-tablecloth option on the channel. The nicer dinner when someone in the group wants to dress up (by Havasu standards).
- About 10 min
Javelina Cantina
Mexican
Mexican food with a bridge view and margaritas. Outdoor patio on the channel. The group default after a boat day.
1420 McCulloch Blvd N(928) 855-8226
A real dinner
When someone in the group wants more than bar food. These are the sit-down spots worth driving for: breakfast, Thai, steak, Mexican, and the kinds of places locals pick when they have a reason.
The Fresh Herb
Seasonal American
Soups, sauces, stuffed breads, and desserts. Gluten-free and vegetarian options. A slower dinner when the group wants something besides bar food. Tuesday–Saturday, 5–9 p.m.
The Red Onion
Breakfast and lunch
Breakfast, lunch, and a coffee bar on McCulloch. Thursday mornings the historic stretch fills with restored cars, worth timing if you like that. Daily 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
BlondZee's Steak House
Steakhouse
Casual American food in an old-western room. A group dinner away from the channel.
4501 London Bridge Rd(928) 764-3800Chao Praya
Thai
The Thai craving stop. Downtown McCulloch.
2010 McCulloch Blvd N(928) 733-6321Azul Agave
Mexican
Homemade Mexican on the south end of Palo Verde. A local favorite.
1561 S Palo Verde Blvd(928) 733-6282Juicy's
American
Straightforward American near Rotary Park. Big portions, fair prices, no fuss.
Breweries and the distillery
Lake Havasu has a growing craft scene. Barley Brothers is the most well-known, but College Street and Mudshark are worth a stop. Copper Still is Arizona's westernmost distillery. A designated driver from the house covers all four in one evening.
- About 10 min
Barley Brothers
Brewery and restaurant
House beer, wood-fired pizza, and a view of the bridge. Easy after a boat day if someone in the group is done driving. Award-winning craft beer.
College Street Brewhouse & Pub
Brewery
Beer brewed on site, food kept simple. A simple tap room.
Mudshark Brewery & Public House
Brewery
Salads, sandwiches, pizza, and lake views. Aviation Dr, south side.
Copper Still Distillery
Distillery
Moonshine, vodka, and whiskey at Lake Havasu's only distillery. Tasting room on Acoma.
Takeout, eat by the pool
Some nights the best dinner plan is bringing food back to the house and eating at the patio table or poolside. Deep-dish pizza and rice bowls travel well.
Rosati's Pizza
Chicago-style pizza
Deep-dish, pasta, and sandwiches when the group wants to stay in and eat by the pool.
Flame Broiler
Korean rice bowls
Meat-and-rice bowls with no dairy or frying. Take it to Rotary Park or back to the house and eat at sunset. Call ahead; they close on odd days.
Morning coffee
Before the lake, before the ramp line, before anyone has an opinion about what to do today.
- About 2 min
The Human Bean
Drive-through coffee
The closest cup. Two minutes from the house on Palo Verde at AZ-95. Open 5 a.m.–7 p.m.
Wild Coffee
Espresso and breakfast
Espresso bar with breakfast on downtown McCulloch. Daily 6 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hav A Craving
Coffee and sweets
Hot and iced drinks plus savory and sweet snacks in English Village by the bridge.
Groceries for the kitchen
The house has a full kitchen and a table for ten. Some nights the best move is grilling at home and eating by the pool.
- Food City, about 4 min south. Everyday groceries without crossing town.
- Walmart Supercenter, about 8 min north on AZ-95. Ice, snacks, late hours.
- Albertsons, about 10 min south on Acoma.
- Smith's, about 11 min south on McCulloch, near downtown.