About the place to be

At the Place To Be, we serve only home-made food. From our signature soups to our decadent desserts, our City Style Bistro offers a unique blend of new-age and traditional cuisines. Whether you simply stop in for a few drinks, an appetizer, or join us for a full meal, we are sure you will enjoy your time with us - and love the food.

Family owned and operated by father, Gino, and chef son, Vinny, the Place To Be opened it's doors for business on July 1, 2009. After completing culinary school in Pennsylvania, Vinny was a chef in Philadelphia for 10 years before making the leap into business with his father.

"SO glad to have found this gem of a place! We always stop here when we're in Havasu and if you are at all a foodie I know you will enjoy it too!"

Carla E. - Casper, WY

"Havasu's hidden winner.  If u haven't come here, then change your plans and make this place dinner or lunch today...."

Gregg M. - Orange, CA
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Menu
  • STARTERS
    GARLIC SOUR CREAM FRIES

    Fresh-cut fries topped with roasted garlic sour cream, green onions and grated Romano cheese.

    JUST PLAIN FRIES 

    GREEN CHILI MAC & CHEESE

    Pasta shells tossed in creamy cheese sauce with peas, corn, green onions and green chili sauce, topped with garlic-toasted pumpkin seeds.

    FRIED PRETZEL BITES

    Crispy fried pretzel bites tossed in onion, garlic and dill salt, served with roasted garlic sour cream and honey mustard.

  • SALADS
    All dressings are house-made and gluten-free.
    CILANTRO LIME PICKLED PEPPER SALAD

    Romaine lettuce, sweet pickled poblano peppers, red onions, grilled corn, grape tomatoes, garlic-toasted pumpkin seeds, black beans, corn tortilla chips and avocado tossed in cilantro lime dressing.

    BISTRO SALAD

    Mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onions and grilled corn tossed in creamy ranch dressing.

    LEMON BASIL SEASONAL FRUIT SALAD

    Mixed greens, seasonal fresh fruit, avocado, goat cheese, dried tart cherries, dried apricots and candied pistachios tossed in lemon basil dressing.

    SPICY BUFFALO CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD

    Romaine lettuce, rendered apple cider-smoked bacon, red onions and grape tomatoes tossed in creamy blue cheese dressing, topped with crispy breaded chicken and a spicy Buffalo sauce drizzle.

    CAESAR SALAD

    Chopped romaine, grated Romano cheese and herb croutons tossed in creamy Caesar dressing.

    ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

    Roasted garlic hummus with cucumber, grape tomatoes and Kalamata olives, finished with red wine herb dressing and served with pita bread.

    BALSAMIC PASTA SALAD

    Pasta shells, spaghetti squash, red onions, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, spinach, grilled corn, Kalamata olives, grated Romano cheese and roasted garlic pumpkin seeds tossed in aged balsamic herb dressing.

    ADD TO ANY SALAD FOR EXTRA CHARGE 

    Herb-grilled chicken breast
    Skillet-roasted salmon
    Pecan wood-smoked pulled pork

  • SANDWICHES

    All sandwiches are served with our fresh-cut fries. Substitute a small Bistro Salad for an additional charge

    THE LONDON BRIDGE DIP

    20-hour-cooked sirloin London broil with Swiss cheese and black pepper-roasted garlic mayo on a toasted hoagie bun, served with port wine shallot jus.

    CORNED BEEF SANDWICH

    House-roasted, thinly sliced corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and brown mustard on toasted rye bread.

    ROOT BEER VODKA BBQ PULLED PORK SANDWICH

    Pecan wood-smoked pulled pork with root beer vodka BBQ sauce, avocado, red onion and Granny Smith apple slaw on a fresh-baked bun.

    VEGGIE HUMMUS PITA SANDWICH

    Baby spinach, Marsala crimini mushrooms, caramelized onions and spaghetti squash sautéed in basil oil, served on pita bread with roasted garlic hummus.

    GRILLED HERB CHICKEN SANDWICH

    Basil herb oil-marinated chicken breast with tomato marmalade, applewood-smoked bacon, goat cheese, avocado and mixed greens on a fresh-baked bun.

    GROUND BRISKET, CHUCK & PORK BELLY BURGER

    Fresh-grilled burger patty with shredded lettuce, sliced Roma tomato, red onion and house-made garlic pickles on a fresh-baked bun.

    Burger Add-Ons for Extra Charge
    Apple cider-smoked bacon
    Caramelized onions
    Marsala crimini mushrooms
    Pickled poblano peppers
    Avocado
    Cheddar
    Pepper Jack
    Goat cheese
    Swiss

  • ENTRÉES
    HONEY BUTTER FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS

    Fried chicken strips with chipotle pepper honey butter, creamy whipped mashed potatoes and butter-sautéed sugar snap peas.

    PORT WINE RISOTTO

    Creamy port wine risotto with crimini mushrooms, grilled sweet corn and green peas, topped with tomato marmalade.
    Your Choice Of For Extra
    Herb-Grilled Chicken Breast
    Skillet-Seared Salmon

    SKILLET-ROASTED BONE-IN PORK CHOP

    Iron-skillet-roasted 10 oz. bone-in pork chop with creamy whipped green onion mashed potatoes and butter-sautéed green peas, finished with caramelized apple whiskey sauce.

    GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED MEATLOAF

    Apple cider-smoked bacon-wrapped grilled meatloaf with creamy whipped mashed potatoes and butter-sautéed baby spinach, finished with caramelized apple whiskey sauce.

    SPAGHETTI SQUASH VEGETABLE BOWL

    Sautéed sugar snap peas, grape tomatoes, Marsala crimini mushrooms, baby spinach and roasted spaghetti squash, finished with basil herb oil and roasted garlic-toasted pumpkin seeds.

    SOUS VIDE FLANK STEAK

    Iron-skillet-seared flank steak with roasted garlic thyme balsamic reduction, served with creamy whipped mashed potatoes, roasted garlic mascarpone-creamed spaghetti squash and baby spinach.

  • SWEETS
    THE CAST IRON COOKIE

    Fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie with toffee sauce and vanilla ice cream. Baked fresh to order. Please allow a little extra time.

    DAD’S FAMOUS HOUSEMADE TIRAMISU

    Kahlúa-soaked ladyfingers layered with coffee-whipped mascarpone cheese and finished with cocoa powder.

    THE PECAN CARROT CAKE

    Carrot cake with sweet and salty pecans and sweet cream cheese icing, topped with salted caramel gelato.

    CUP OF GELATO

    Salted caramel or vanilla bean.

  • BEVERAGES
    FULL BAR

    Enjoy everything from the classics to our custom creations.

    CRAFT BEER ON TAP

    We take our beer VERY seriously.... ask anyone.

    OTHER

    Fresh-brewed iced tea, Coke, Sprite, Coke Zero, Dr Pepper, lemonade or raspberry iced tea
    Tea or coffee

    BOTTLED BEER

    Michelob Ultra Light
    Coors Light
    Pacifico
    Heineken Zero

Seasonal Favorite
Special

Hefeweizen Beer Steamed Little Neck Clams

with tomatoes, roasted peppers and garlic
in a lemon butter broth
add angel hair pasta for extra charge 

Contact

Open Monday thru Friday from 11am - 8pm
Closed Saturdays and Sundays

Drop by for a bite to eat.
For larger groups, please call ahead to
make a reservation.

333 Lake Havasu Ave S
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403

Phone: 928.453.8339
placetobelhc@gmail.com