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“Fun Place”
Review of The Palace

The Palace
Ranked #12 of 215 Restaurants in Prescott
Cuisines: Southwestern
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Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Reservations
Description: The Palace is still the oldest frontier saloon in Arizona and the most well-known and historic restaurant and saloon in the state. In the late 1870s, Wyatt Earp, Virgil Earp and Doc Holliday were patrons of the Palace. Virgil and his wife Allie lived in Prescott where Virgil owned a saw mill at Thumb Butte and was Town Constable. Wyatt and his other brother, Morgan, visited Virgil in Prescott before they left for Tombstone. Doc was on a winning streak on Whiskey Row (possibly at The Palace) where he won $10,000 playing poker. He joined the Earps eight months later in Tombstone. On July 14th, 1900, The Palace was destroyed by the Whiskey Row fire. The ornately carved 1880s Brunswick Bar, which is still in use, was carried to safety across the street to the plaza by patrons. y 1901, The Palace Hotel and Bar, complete with Chinese restaurant and barber shop was back in business. Today it maintains the history, grandeur and wild west atmosphere. ​
Reviewed 15 October 2018

Highly recommend that you visit this restaurant, even if only for a few drinks. Atmosphere takes you back in time, food is good, service in great.

Date of visit: September 2018
1  Thank COO-TravelGuy
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Reviewed 3 October 2018

This is Arizona's oldest saloon, and it's packed with atmosphere and memorabilia. When you enter through the swinging saloon doors, you just feel like you're entering the past. Prime rib is excellent.

Date of visit: September 2018
1  Thank Sue B
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Reviewed 29 September 2018 via mobile

The building, the decor, costumes all fit beautifully with the theme. Friendly staff and decent food makes this a worthwhile stop.

Date of visit: September 2018
Thank Bill N
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Reviewed 28 September 2018

We were absolutely thrilled with the atmosphere of this Old West Saloon which actually catered to Doc Holiday, the Earp Brothers and many many more.

I had the 12 oz Prime Rib which was served with chef's special fresh green beans, mushrooms, and a Caesar Salad. My prime rib was absolutely wonderful...the best I have eaten since my last time at Chicago's SALOON on Chestnut Street (before they sold it). Salad, mushrooms, and, green beans were also great. Bread...not their specialty.

My friends each had the New York Strip Steak and thought it to be fantastic. They had the mashed potatoes instead of the mushrooms.

A little expensive but you get for what you pay.

I will never be in this area without opening those swinging doors to have another great meal at this wonderfully friendly old bar.

The service was impeccable.

Please forgive the pictures as I forgot to take them when the meals were served.

Date of visit: September 2018
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Thank 1478WFE
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Reviewed 25 September 2018 via mobile

This is the oldest saloon in Arizona and one of the oldest in the country. It is fun to walking through the swinging doors and check out the old bar. We were greeted by the “sheriff” and all of the waitresses had on Old West Saloon costumes. There are also many displays about the history of Prescott and the Palace.

With all these tourist trappings it wouldn’t be surprising if the food and service were bad. That was NOT the case. We had the Mesquite Pulled Pork with housemade potato chips and the Ponderosa Beef sandwich with au jus and fries. Both sandwiches were good but we liked the Pulled Pork better. I had the Palace Cooler to drink and it was refreshing. Our waitress was friendly and attentive and food arrived quickly.

Date of visit: September 2018
Thank azogal
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