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Arizona Opry
Category: Restaurants American (Traditional) American (Traditional) [Edit]
2275 E Old W HwyApache Junction, AZ 85219
(480) 982-7991
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
4 reviews for Arizona Opry
4 reviews in English
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Review from Katy G.
1/4/2012
I wasn't sure what to expect when my grandparents told my husband and me they got tickets for us all to see the Arizona Opry on a recent trip. I really wasn't sure what to expect when we were waiting outside and realized we were about 50 years younger than the average guest.
But, ya know what? We had a good dinner (although the servers were extremely overly helpful. I swear our beverages were filled 20 times before dinner was even served.) And, the show, in all its expected variety show quirkiness, was fun to watch.
Would this have been my top choice for what to do in Arizona? Not so much. Top ten? Doubt it. But at the end of the day, we had a good time, so there you go. -
Review from christina p.
Phoenix, AZ
12/17/2009 1 photo
Move over Branson, Missouri! The Barleen family has built quite the variety show mecca in Apache Junction. The Arizona Opry is a hoot!
It's like a 1980s Disney variety show (no characters) crossed with Hee Haw! One of the performers looks like John Denver and sings a few covers. (There's a John Denver Tribute Show planned for February) Another dresses up like Willie Nelson. The husband is an original member of the Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) and, of course, reprises the song as a part of the show. They play about 70 different instruments throughout the night.
The show takes place in a big hall off Old West Highway, filled with snowbirds and Red Hat Ladies. There's a gift shop with novelties like blinking rings and yodeling pickles and a "record store" with CDs from all of the performers. They've created quite the library over the years!!
For the low, low price of $29 including tax and tip ($22 for kids age 3-12), you get all of this PLUS a cafeteria-inspired meal of roast beef or chicken (depending on the night) and chocolate cake. Lemonade and coffee are included and beer is available for $4.50/bottle.
It's family fun, although, somewhat cheesy -- you've gotta give it to them - they've got talent.
So, grab the kids or the old folks, and head out to the Opry. It's a kick! -
Review from Amy R.
San Francisco, CA
2/21/2010
If you see a family of traveling mountain style performers as a child, and then at the ripe old age of 29 are instantly reminded of them when you walk into a meateriffic heart attack inducing "Feedbag" style restaurant...doesn't that say something about them as performers? I think it does. If you're nearby, brink yer youngins. They're gonna love it.
I had a tape that I bought of the Barleen Family for years. I have no idea what happened to it. SO tempted to call them up and order a CD. Seriously. -
Review from Tim E.
Webster, NY
2/27/2010
If I could give this a zero star I would. The place smelled, the entertainment was sub par and the food wasn't even good enough to give my dog. The owner/manager/management was some of the rudest people I've meet. They have a NYC attitude in a small quaint area. I loved Apache Junction but would steer anyone away from this if I could. The smell in the place might have been from all the old people, if your looking for a place to die, then this is your place.
