Organ Stop Pizza -- A mighty Wurlitzer organ, with all the bells and whistles, entertains families while they chow down on pizza at long, communal tables. Nobody cares if the kids run around, and there are enough theatrics to keep them interested even if they can't relate to the music.

Pinnacle Peak Patio -- Way out in north Scottsdale, this Wild West steakhouse comes complete with cowboys, shootouts, hayrides, and live music nightly.

Rawhide Western Town -- This place, once just a cowboy steakhouse, has become such an attraction that we've had to move it to the "Attractions" section of this site under "Wild West Theme Towns," but it's still a great place to bring the kids for dinner and lots of entertainment.

Rustler's Rooste -- Similar to Pinnacle Peak but closer to downtown Phoenix and Tempe, Rustler's Rooste has a slide from the lounge to the main dining room, a big patio, and live cowboy bands nightly. See if you can get your kids to try the rattlesnake appetizer -- it tastes like chicken.