Moose Henri's in Lakeside, AZ — Craft Beer, Wine, and a Big American Grill Menu

When a group this size finally agrees on a restaurant, it's usually because the menu has something for everyone. That's the case for Moose Henri's Grille, Corks, and Taps, an American grill on Highway 260 in Lakeside that pours 30 craft beers on draft and pairs them with a menu built for exactly the kind of mixed crowd you get with a big family or a reunion full of in-laws.

It's been locally owned since 2019 by longtime Pinetop-area residents, and that matters more than it might sound like. This isn't a chain that rotated through the location — it's people who live in these mountains, running a restaurant for their neighbors and the visitors who show up every summer and ski season.

What It's Known For

The draft list is the headline here. Thirty beers on tap, leaning heavily on Arizona microbrews, is a serious lineup for a town this size, and it's clearly the reason a lot of people walk through the door in the first place. If beer isn't your thing, there's more than 20 wines by the glass to work through instead, so a table full of different tastes can actually agree on where to eat without anyone settling.

Behind the drink list is a straightforward American grill menu, open for both lunch and dinner. That's the detail that makes it useful for a big group trip specifically — grill food covers a lot of ground. Picky eaters, adventurous eaters, kids, grandparents, the cousin who only orders one specific thing — an American grill menu tends to have an answer for all of them, which is more than you can say for a lot of the more specialized spots in the area.

The Vibe

Moose Henri's reads more like a proper bar-and-grill than a quiet mountain café — there's a taproom energy to it, with the beer and wine list front and center and a menu built to go with a drink in hand. It works well for a group that wants to relax after a day of hiking or fishing rather than rush through a meal.

Because the beer selection draws a crowd on its own, plan on it being busier in the evenings and on weekends, especially during the summer when Lakeside fills up with visitors.

Getting There from the Cabins

Moose Henri's sits on Highway 260 (also called White Mountain Blvd) in Lakeside, which puts it within easy reach of both of our cabins. Groups staying at Parkway Lodge or the Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse have a short drive to get there, which is worth something when you're trying to get a hungry, restless group out the door and fed without losing half the evening to travel.

It's a natural stop after a day out on Rainbow Lake — if your crew spent the afternoon kayaking on Rainbow Lake, Moose Henri's is close enough to make for an easy dinner without much of a detour on the way back to the cabin.

Good to Know Before You Go

Here's the one to write down: Moose Henri's is closed on Wednesdays. Every other day of the week — Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday — they're open 11am to 9pm for both lunch and dinner. If you're mapping out a week at the cabin and picturing a specific night for this one, just make sure it isn't a Wednesday.

With a group large enough to fill a table or two, it's worth calling ahead, especially if you're aiming for a weekend evening when the taproom crowd tends to fill in fast.

Common Questions

Is Moose Henri's good for a big family dinner? Yes. The American grill menu is broad enough to cover different tastes and ages, which is exactly what you want when you're feeding a large, mixed group instead of a table of two.

What is Moose Henri's known for? The 30 craft beers on draft, mostly Arizona microbrews, plus a wine list of more than 20 by the glass. It's as much a taproom as it is a restaurant, with a grill menu built to match.

What are Moose Henri's hours? Open 11am to 9pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday. Closed Wednesdays — worth checking against your trip dates before you plan a specific night around it.

How far is it from the cabins in Lakeside? Close. Both Parkway Lodge and the Mohave Cabin with a Treehouse are a short drive from Moose Henri's on Highway 260, making it one of the easier dinners to work into a busy day.

If your group wants a relaxed night out with real beer and wine options and a menu that won't start an argument, Moose Henri's is worth putting on the list — just not for a Wednesday. Pair it with an afternoon at the lake, then check availability for a cabin and start building out the rest of the trip. For a different night with a homier, pie-first feel, Grumpy Jake's is another easy Lakeside option just a short drive from either property.