5 new restaurants, veterinary hospital coming to GSQ development in Goodyear

PHOENIX — A Brazilian steakhouse, revolving sushi bar and more businesses are headed to Goodyear, officials announced on Tuesday.

Fogo de Chão, a Brazilian steakhouse with locations around the world, headlined the announcement from the city of Goodyear, which also included First Watch, California Fish Grill, CAVA, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar and VEG, a 24-hour emergency animal hospital.

Big #newbusinessalert, Goodyear! 🎉Fogo de Chão, First Watch, California Fish Grill, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, CAVA, Nordstrom Rack and Veterinary Emergency Group are coming to GSQ located near McDowell/Bullard in Goodyear. https://t.co/kKzbuqZhjs@fogorestaurants @cava… pic.twitter.com/742tOZaMQ3

— Goodyear, AZ (@GoodyearAZGov) September 2, 2025

These are the latest tenants announced to open at GSQ, a 150-acre mixed-use development near 150th Drive and McDowell Road in downtown Goodyear.

All of the businesses are expected to open sometime next year.

While the exact locations for all the new businesses were not announced, the city said that Fogo de Chão will be located on the southwest corner of Goodyear Way and Bullard Avenue and that First Watch will open on the northwest corner of McDowell Road and Bullard Avenue.

“GSQ is rapidly becoming one of the West Valley’s premier destinations,” Goodyear Mayor Joe Pizzillo said in a press release. “The addition of these businesses reflects the remarkable growth and vibrancy taking place in Goodyear.”

What to expect at new restaurants coming to GSQ in Goodyear

Fogo de Chão is known for its “Churrasco” dining experience, where servers carve and serve fire-roasted meats tableside, including steak, chicken, lamb and pork.

First Watch offers breakfast, brunch and lunch options for diners. The new location will also have a patio, bar and a mural inspired by Goodyear, according to the press release.

California Fish Grill menu contains a variety of seafood dishes, including salmon, shrimp and poke.

CAVA’s menu includes bowls and pitas with a base of rice or greens, which can then be topped with vegetables and a variety of meats and sauces.

At Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, customers can choose their own meals based on what comes by their table on a conveyor belt. The dishes offered include a variety of sushi rolls, such as a rainbow roll or Philadelphia roll, dumplings, soups and desserts.

Other tenants found at GSQ

Construction on GSQ, which was originally announced in 2022, began in April 2024.

The mixed-use, walkable area next to Goodyear Civic Square is being developed by real estate company RED Development and Globe Corp.

Businesses already open at GSQ include Harkins Theaters, Shake Shack, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Copper & Sage and more.

Other future tenants of the development include Nordstrom Rack, Trader Joe’s, Over Easy and Black Rock Coffee Bar.

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