Ne-Yo is opening his first metro Phoenix restaurant. Here's where and what's on the menu

Singer Ne-Yo and celebrity chef Crystal Smith will open Johnny's Chicken and Waffles in Westgate Entertainment District on March 31.

The brand first debuted in Atlanta in December of 2020. The Glendale restaurant will be the second location and Ne-Yo's first in Arizona.

Located next to Yard House and Opa Life Greek Cafe, the restaurant boasts 6,500 square feet with a 150-person capacity both inside and on its patio. The restaurant will be open for brunch, lunch and dinner daily with a DJ on Sundays. On Fridays and Saturdays, it will stay open until 3 a.m.

“Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles original location has been a huge hit and we believe it will become a new favorite dining destination at Westgate as well,” Ne-Yo said in a press release.

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What's on the menu at Johnny's Chicken and Waffles

The menu at Johnny's Chicken and Waffles features appetizers, including their award-winning mac and cheese, salads, pick-your-chicken-and-waffle options, entrees, sides and cocktails. Some of the highlights include:

• Buttermilk biscuits: Three for $7.95 and six for $13.95.

• Royal treatment mac and cheese: $13.95. Additional topping options include fried shrimp, chicken fingers and lobster.

• 4-piece fried chicken: $23.95.

• Cream cheese stuffed brioche French toast: $21.95.

• Sides: crispy waffle fries, creamy grits and scrambled eggs: $4.95 each.

• Waffles: Buttermilk, red velvet, pecan and strawberry, available as combos with various fried chicken options: $16.95-$23.95.

• Cocktails like mimosas, espresso martinis and Ne-Yo's lemonade: $7-$15.95 (also available by the carafe).

• Dessert waffles like banana nut and strawberry shortcake: $13.95.

Where to find Johnny's Chicken and Waffles restaurant

Details: 9830 W. Westgate Blvd, D 101, Glendale, AZ. johnnyschickenandwaffles.com.

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