Star Seventy Eight

3.5 (35)

$50 and over

Speakeasy

5415 E High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054

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Star Seventy Eight

3.5

$50 and over

Speakeasy

Desert Ridge

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2 people

4 Nov 2026

20:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Innovative

Dial In. Discover the Truth.

Step through the phone booth inside The Grove Café and enter a hidden world—where mystery meets dining, and every guest becomes part of the story.

Welcome to a speakeasy-style experience unlike any other. Entry is reserved for those with a reservation… and the right number to dial.

Immerse yourself in The Case File—our signature interactive dinner series blending an inspired multi-course menu, handcrafted cocktails, and live mystery gameplay.

Each course delivers a clue. Your mission? Use your wits—and your taste buds—to crack the case before dessert.

Expect games, laughter, suspense, and an atmosphere you’ll want to get lost in. Perfect for date nights, groups, and adventurous diners.

Space is limited. Are you ready to solve it?
21 and over.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Speakeasy, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Fri 18:00–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(480) 264-5888
Website
http://www.star78az.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For private events: events@star78az.com

Location
5415 E High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Area
Desert Ridge
Parking Details
Street Parking

Experiences

The Case File
US$55.00 per person
1 - 20 people
Multiple dates available
In a shocking turn of events, Real Estate tycoon Richard Renthiker was discovered dead in his Park Avenue penthouse early this morning. The cause of death appears to be suffocation by pizza slice. That's right - pizza slice. Old man Renthiker was found with his mouth stuffed full of pepperoni with extra cheese. Somebody must have had a real bone to pick with Renthiker, as this gruesome strangulation is not for the faint of heart, nor the lactose intolerant. Richard Renthiker was well respected in this town, but he also had a lot of enemies. Somebody's lease on freedom is about to expire - could it have been Cal Zone, Moody Fooliani, Robin Banks, or even YOU?? 5415 E High Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85054 Tucked behind The Grove Cafe Artisan Cafe and Bakery @star78az.com

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The Honeyed Fig
Smoked figs finished with honey & rosemary on a bed of Pistachio Cream (Tree Nut Allergy)
The House Bruschetta
Freshly made tomato, basil, and lemon with a drizzle of balsamic glaze
The Peach Informant
Two toasted baguettes topped with ricotta, peach wrapped with prosciutto, and drizzled with balsamic reduction

Entree

"The Case File"

Midnight Penne
Grilled chicken and al dente penne pasta, in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce
The Midnight Skewer
Curry-marinated bell pepper chicken skewers finished with charred lemon & chili honey. Served with Crispy Polenta topped with Garlic Lemon Yogurt
The Undercover Chicken
Prosciutto-wrapped chicken severed with smoked paprika aioli paired with a side of Chili-lime cucumber salad
Black Market Tri-Tip
Seasoned tri-tip, grilled and sliced thin, served over fragrant cilantro rice with fresh herbs and a hint of citrus.

Deserts

"The Case File"

Espresso Soaked Brownie
An espresso-drenched chocolate brownie crowned with fresh berries
The Velvet Slice
Warm Carrot Cake with raspberry purée
The Final Clue
Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting.

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Star Seventy Eight.

3.5

(35)

2.8Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.4Value

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Review summary

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Star 78 Speakeasy offers a "fun and inviting" ambiance with a "beautiful, moody" setting perfect for themed events like murder mystery nights. While the "inventive and interesting drinks" shine, the food quality has room for improvement. The "friendly staff" and unique experiences are highly praised, though some guests suggest a menu overhaul.

35 Reviews

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Keri
Virginia5 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 September 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Participated in murder mystery event. It was fun, food was lacking in quality. The $55 price point for app, entree and dessert was great but the over all quality of the food wasn't good. Tri-tip was overcooked, pasta was super boring. They need to elevate their menu. The space is fantastic, beautiful, moody and perfect for a fun evening. Drinks were good, slightly overpriced. Would come back to grab a drink but probably wouldn't eat here again.
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Olga
Phoenix / Arizona1 review
3.0
Dined on 30 August 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The murder mystery experience was really fun, however I wish we could’ve gone to eat somewhere else prior to doing the activity as the food was just terrible. All 3 courses were disappointing, and we each ordered different things so we could try a variety. The drinks were fun, interesting and inventive. Just need a complete overhaul of the food ingredients… would love to participate again if that problem is addressed. In addition, the room was nicely decorated, however it was hot which required propping the door open and no fans to improve air circulation. Very hopeful they are able to make some improvements as the concept is fun!
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Sarah Gold
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 August 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found this speakeasy to be perfect for all age groups and generations! Thankful for complimentary bday champagne too. I felt very special on my bday.
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Jeff Gold
Phoenix / Arizona11 reviews
2.0
Dined on 9 August 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Really poor quality and tasteless food. Drinks ($18 to $19) are not part of the $55 per person reservation fee -- that's just for the bland food and script-reading experience. It's a different type of night out, which is why we tried it, but we found it pretty lame and extremely overpriced for what you get. Cannot recommend. Silver lining is the staff. The ladies running the program and serving you are all lovely and hardworking.
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Julia
Phoenix / Arizona3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 August 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a fun time at the mystery night at Star 78. The game was very fun, and we were pleased with the experience overall. The bartenders and staff were all great! The food was a bit below average for what I would normally expect from a $55 dinner; however, taking the cost of running the game into account, the value was good. My one recommendation would be to not read the game notes while the food is being passed out--it was hard to follow and then I felt like I couldn't eat my food while it was hot.
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Rachel
Orlando / Central Florida East3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 23 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I very rarely ever complain, but this experience was very disappointing. The ambience was great but our experience was not. My husband and I walked in to what we thought would be more of a relaxing, speakeasy vibe and instead the small room had been booked out for a Sprouts employee part and they were extremely loud and boisterous to the point we wanted to turn around and leave. It was just not the place for that kind of party. Thankfully, the crowd left so we decided to stay and give the place a try. The waitress started out good, but our order was wrong with the food and we had to wait for the correction. At the end when we got our bill, she made a mistake and charged us nearly triple the amount of the entree we ordered. After several minutes hoping she would come and check on us but didnt, we flagged her down and she argued saying that was what it costs, then got a menu to prove us wrong and saw it was actually her mistake. She still treated us weird and we offered if she wanted to just refill out drink instead of trying to do a refund. She acted very put out and made the whole experience super awkward, and nothing was even our fault! We were so nice about it! We won't ever go back. She catered to another loud crowd and when you can't even sit next to each other and hear each other talk because others are obnoxious and rude, that ruins everything. Super disappointed because the place has so much potential. We even wanted to rent out the venue for content but after that happened, will go elsewhere.
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Brett
Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews
1.0
Dined on 19 July 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was an unforgettable experience! Mostly because it was so comical how bad it was. We went there for “game night,” a murder mystery experience with a 3 course meal. The atmosphere was supposed to be a cool 20’s speakeasy vibe, but then for some reason the murder mystery was 1950’s themed, and the music playing was from the current era. We were asked to read roles, but the game wasn’t explained very well at all. Worst, we went through hours of reading to strangers and we were never even asked or prompted to vote for the murderer. Not much of a “game.” The 3 course meal could best be described as mediocre airplane food. The only good items were the coffee inspired drinks and food, but I would expect that since the place is inside a coffee shop. Lastly, the service was good, but for a $200 night, this felt more like a high school production and food experience, than a swanky fun night out.
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Anastacia
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 July 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fun experience and friendly staff. Food was not bad.
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Samantha Gold
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 14 June 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We visited this speakeasy for their murder mystery experience, which included dinner. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Unfortunately, the murder mystery itself was a bit disappointing. The format relied on guests at different tables reading from scripts and sharing information through a microphone. Because of that, the experience depended heavily on everyone participating enthusiastically and speaking clearly enough for the rest of the room to hear. We often had trouble following the storyline and keeping track of the various characters and clues. As a result, it felt nearly impossible to make an informed guess about who the murderer was because so much of the story was difficult to hear or piece together. While it was certainly a unique experience and I’m glad we tried it once, it’s not something I would choose to do again.
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Aleisha Gold
Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 31 May 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Spent over $400 for a family night out. Staff worked hard, but the event felt understaffed and disorganized. Our table had to share character packets while others received individual ones, making the murder mystery experience feel incomplete.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Speakeasy, American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Wed, Sun 16:00–23:00 Thu 16:00–01:00 Fri, Sat 21:00–01:00 Fri 16:00–18:00 Dinner Fri 18:00–21:00 Sat 16:00–21:00
Phone number
(480) 264-5888
Website
http://www.star78az.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual
Private party facilities
For private events: events@star78az.com

Location
5415 E High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
Area
Desert Ridge
Parking Details
Street Parking

FAQs

If you want the full Case File murder-mystery experience, Saturday nights are a top pick; for a quieter visit with great service, weeknights such as Tuesday have been noted as calm.

Business casual is the guide: aim for neat, polished attire rather than formalwear.

Star 78 is at its most lively during The Case File murder-mystery dinner nights, especially on weekend evenings (Saturday nights often buzz); for a quieter visit, arriving right at opening (around 4pm) on a non-event night tends to be calm.

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Star Seventy Eight

3.5

$50 and over

Speakeasy

Desert Ridge

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2 people

4 Nov 2026

20:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Star Seventy Eight

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Star Seventy Eight

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

The Case File

Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

Small Bites

The Honeyed Fig

The House Bruschetta

The Peach Informant

Entree

Midnight Penne

The Midnight Skewer

The Undercover Chicken

Black Market Tri-Tip

Deserts

Espresso Soaked Brownie

The Velvet Slice

The Final Clue

Reviews

Review summary

Additional information

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