'Classic' Arizona Eatery Named 'Oldest Restaurant' In The State

Have you ever dined at the oldest restaurant in Arizona?

Restaurants open and close all the time but there are some that have lingered for decades, the establishments that have created a lasting legacy in some fashion, whether through charming decor, laid-back atmosphere or simply good food and service.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "oldest restaurant" in each state that is "worth seeking out and still serves great food." These are the establishments that have stood the test of time and have continued to draw in diners who return again and again to explore what the eatery has to offer.

So which Arizona restaurant was named the oldest in the state?

The Palace Restaurant and Saloon

This Prescott eatery will make you think you stepped back in time to the Wild West with its restored charm and delicious food often paired live music. The Palace Restaurant and Saloon, which has a 4.4 star rating on Google and more than 3,400 reviews, is located at 120 Montezuma Street.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about this "classic" eatery:

"The history of this stunning bar-turned-restaurant stretches right back to 1877, when Prescott's Whiskey Row – a historic street then known for its many saloons – was in its heyday. The Palace was sadly destroyed in a fire that engulfed the street in 1900, but it was rebuilt in 1901 and it still thrives today. Prop up the ornate wooden bar and feast on everything from blackened salmon to a chicken dinner, or check out one of the restaurant's regular live music nights."

See the full list at lovefood.com to read more about the most historic restaurants around the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the eatery named the "best cult-favorite restaurant" in Arizona.