{"id":31516,"date":"2026-08-17T12:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/?p=31516"},"modified":"2026-08-17T12:12:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T19:12:20","slug":"luna-grill-brings-fresh-mediterranean-fare-to-avondale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news\/luna-grill-brings-fresh-mediterranean-fare-to-avondale","title":{"rendered":"Luna Grill Brings Fresh Mediterranean Fare to Avondale"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lunagrill.com\/\">Luna Grill<\/a> is making its first move into the Valley with the opening of its newest restaurant in Avondale on August 20. The new location marks the Mediterranean restaurant brand\u2019s third Arizona restaurant since entering the market in November 2025. Following openings in Mesa and Gilbert, the Avondale restaurant is bringing its fresh, made-to-order Mediterranean cuisine to West Valley diners for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121037\/BYOB.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"658\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31517 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121037\/BYOB-1024x658.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121037\/BYOB-1024x658.jpg 1024w, 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is to make fresh, wholesome Mediterranean food more accessible to communities across the Valley,\u201d CEO Rich Pinnella said. \u201cExpanding into the West Valley is an important next step for us, and we\u2019re excited to fuel the city of Avondale and give more families and fitness enthusiasts a convenient option for healthy, high-quality meals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121047\/Salad-2.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"819\"  height=\"1024\"  data-id=\"31519\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31519 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high-quality ingredients. The new restaurant will feature the brand\u2019s refreshed design, including murals by a local artist, along with dine-in, takeout and digital ordering options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"800\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31520 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate-380x304.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate-800x640.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121053\/Chicken-Gyro-Signature-Plate-80x64.jpg 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luna Grill\u2019s proteins are marinated for 24 hours using family recipes before being grilled over an open flame, while gyro is shaved fresh to order. Sauces are made from scratch daily, adding to a menu filled with Mediterranean-inspired flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guests can choose from flame-grilled kabobs, signature bowls, wraps, salads and pitas, along with family meals and catering options. The menu is designed to offer plenty of ways to build a wholesome meal, whether diners are grabbing a quick lunch, picking up dinner for the family or planning a larger gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1.png\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1000\"  height=\"800\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31521 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1.png\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1-380x304.png 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1-800x640.png 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/taste\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17121110\/Santorini-Bowl-with-Chopped-Chicken-1-80x64.png 80w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To celebrate the grand opening, Luna Grill is offering exclusive promotions and rewards through Club Luna, the brand\u2019s loyalty app. <\/strong>The first 62 guests will receive a free Luna hat and bowl; anyone who downloads the app can receive $5 off their first purchase. Club Luna members also have access to Kids Eat Free, personalized rewards and nutrition-focused resources. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/lunagrill.com\/\">lunagrill.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Luna Grill is expanding with a new Avondale location serving Mediterranean favorites.\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":31522,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4971,5966,17718,17103,17142],"class_list":["post-31516","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-phoenix-food-and-restaurant-news","tag-featured","tag-grand-opening","tag-luna-grill","tag-new-eats","tag-west-valley-dining","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ 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