Tucked behind an unmarked door inside the Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix sits a members-only dining club that most arena-goers will never know exists. Called The Ra Ra Room, the hidden supper club belongs to Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia and carries an annual membership fee of $15,000 for two people.
As reported by AZ Family, the club sits behind that unmarked entrance inside the arena and has quickly become known as one of the most exclusive dining rooms in the Valley. Ishbia’s holding company, Player 15 Group, poured $20 million into constructing and building out the space, according to KTAR News, which reports that Ishbia partnered with hospitality group Major Food Group to build the venue on the arena’s event level.
The $15,000 membership fee buys perks that go well beyond a table for dinner. Per Modern Luxury, members get a personal concierge, valet parking on Jackson Street, access to a gourmet snack pantry, and priority pre-sale access to arena games and concerts. The club operates Thursday through Saturday evenings as well as during Suns home games, select Mercury games, and arena concerts, the outlet notes.
A Gatsby-Era Design With a Blitz Build Timeline
The Ra Ra Room’s look is no accident. It was designed by architecture firm Gensler in collaboration with Major Food Group co-founders Mario Carbone, Rich Torrisi, and Jeff Zalaznick, according to PHOENIX Magazine, which describes a 1920s Art Deco Gatsby theme featuring custom Italian lighting and Indian carpeting. The publication reports the space was completed under an accelerated 25-week construction timeline inside the arena’s basement…