It all started in 1951. The now famous Buffalo Chip Saloon has come a long way since it's humble beginnings as a feed and bait shop along the way to Bartlett and Horseshoe Lakes. The original building was only 800 square feet on about 2/3rds of an acre. Today it has grown to encompass 5 acres and over 6,000 square feet and has become one of the most authentic dance halls and saloons in the country. That's not just our opinion; The New Times voted The Buffalo Chip "Best of Phoenix" for 3 years. True West awarded this establishment "Best Western Saloon" 2 years in a row and Phoenix Magazine voted it "best of the Valley" for 2 years.

There is something for everyone at The Chip. If you like to dance you can come spin your partner to the toe tappin' sounds of The Pat James Band. Friday night's All You Can Eat Fish Fry is a huge draw for the entire family, as is the "Murder At The High Noon Saloon" dinner theater performed on Sundays. Dinner theater is not the only "production" at The Chip. Movies like The Ride have been shot at The Chip as well as commercials for Copenhagen, Quaker State Oil and Colt Firearms. Larry Wendt has been the proprietor of The Buffalo Chip Saloon since 1999 and has made it what it is today. Over the years it has been known as The Crystal Palace, The Maverick and finally the place we have all come to know and love, The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse.

A pretty impressive list of celebrities has paid the Chip a visit. Willie Nelson, Lou Rawls, Dan Akroyd, Jack Palance, Tom Chambers, Leann Rymes, Jessie Coulter, Wilford Brimley, Hot Club of Cowtown, Asleep at the Wheel, Tanya Tucker, Estaban, Michael Martin Murphy, Buck Taylor, Don Edwards, Waddie Mitchell, Belinda Gail, and Sons of the San Jaquine have all stopped to quench their thirst. Waylon Jennings was known for getting up and performing upon every visit.
Yup, The Chip has come a long way from that little bait shop in 1951, but on a good Saturday night you can still go trollin' there.