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Sedona, Arizona: E.T. Encounter Diner (Closed)

Slick and commercial, former Red Planet became E.T. Encounter diner and had a charming flying saucer fountain in its parking lot, alien spaceships (and alien dummies) and martian murals inside.

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Red Planet Diner

It's not "Space Aliens Bar" from your list, but the Red Planet Diner in Sedona sounds similar. It's pretty... alien. And it doesn't seem like a chain. Good burgers and great shakes.

[ehrice, 04/09/2008]

Flying saucer fountain in the parking lot, lots of UFO photos and items in the outer space themed eatery.

E.T. Encounter Diner

Directions:
On the south side of Hwy 89A, about 1.5 miles west of its intersection with Hwy 179. Between Inspiration and View Drives.
Hours:
April 2017: Reported closed.
Status:
Closed

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