Restaurants in Tempe
Best Restaurants
Sports Bar • $$
Wine Bar • $$
“Had Mother's Day Brunch. Fantastic. Had chicken and Waffles with peaches in brandy sauce. So delicious. Highly recommend this dish and the restaurant. The staff,, atmosphere, the food....totally awesome.
Parking: Parking next to building. No problem parking.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
Thai • $$
“friendly staff, helpful staff, fast service, yummy food, will come again, ordered extra food to go after eating here...”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mongolian • $
“A little overpriced but kid friendly and great hibachi grill good :)”
Coffee Shops • $
“Such a sweet spot with excellent customer service! They have a Gluten Free crepe option which is delicious and the coffee drinks amazing! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a friendly face, great coffee and yummy crepes!!”
Bakery • $
“We absolutely love this donut shop! We did a doughnut tour of all of the grape donut shops in the Phoenix and Tempe area first off the bat. The customer service is amazing family owned so so sweet. You don’t get customer service like they give at the shop in many spots anymore. Next, as we did the tastings, we found that of all the donuts that we tried at multiple different shops multiple different flavors. They were by far our number one pick in this area as well. Highly recommend taking the time and effort in any distance out of the way to go to Sesame donuts! also have gluten-free and vegan options”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Hamburger • $
“Just purely delicious burgers, the old fashioned way! Love the authenticity.”
Chicken Wings • $
“I had dinner at Nads yesterday evening. Everything was great. The customer service was awesome from Tannisha. i will be returning with a girlfriend soon for lunch.”
Mexican • $
“Really great food: fresh ingredients and flavorful. I highly recommended”
Chinese • $
“We had dinner here and it was amazing, not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere and the owners are so nice, they just make you feel like family!”
American • $
“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!”
Mediterranean • $
“Love Spitz's wraps and salads, bonus - they also have Sparky Bowls! :) 😍”
Barbecue • $
“Really creative people and a judicious moderator make for a hilarious show. Inexpensive start or end to an evening out.”
Sports Bar • $$
“Kaila was amazing—friendly, attentive, and on point the entire time. Great energy, great service, and she made the whole experience better. Ask for Kaila if you can!”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Gastropubs • $$
“We are in town from Washington and have nothing but great things to say about Thirsty Lion. We went in for happy hour and bought 5 appetizers ( fried spicy cauliflower was our fav) . Multiple drinks. The waitress Karlie was a huge highlight of our visit, very friendly and knowledgeable. Never an empty drink or dirty plate on the table. You could tell she enjoys her job. We will be back whenever we are in town.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“A great place to eat and enjoy yourself!! The food is always delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place!! Every time we went it was great service and food!”
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Wine Bar • $$
“Had Mother's Day Brunch. Fantastic. Had chicken and Waffles with peaches in brandy sauce. So delicious. Highly recommend this dish and the restaurant. The staff,, atmosphere, the food....totally awesome.
Parking: Parking next to building. No problem parking.”
American • $
“I haven’t had a single menu item that I haven’t absolutely loved!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Gastropubs • $$
“We are in town from Washington and have nothing but great things to say about Thirsty Lion. We went in for happy hour and bought 5 appetizers ( fried spicy cauliflower was our fav) . Multiple drinks. The waitress Karlie was a huge highlight of our visit, very friendly and knowledgeable. Never an empty drink or dirty plate on the table. You could tell she enjoys her job. We will be back whenever we are in town.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“A great place to eat and enjoy yourself!! The food is always delicious 😋 I highly recommend this place!! Every time we went it was great service and food!”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
Tea Rooms • $
“I showed up with my friends all in costume for the Alice in Wonderland tea time - they had gluten free treats , fun decor and we had a great outing with lots of Instagram worthy picture spots”
Noodles • $
“This place is always amazing. I’ve tried a bunch of things on the menu and it is all great. The staff is always friendly. 10/10.”
French • $$
“Food was very good. We were the only ones there. Service very slow. Once server took our order, no one paid any attention to us. Had to flag server down to get a 2nd beer. Went up to the bar to pay our bill. No one acknowledged us when we left. Food was excellent, though.”
“Avasa is a stunning restaurant that impresses with its elegant decor and warm ambiance. The standout feature for me was the charming selfie corner, which added a fun touch to our visit. My friends and I had a delightful time indulging in an array of delicious dishes, each bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The staff truly elevated our experience with their genuine friendliness and constant smiles, making us feel welcomed and well-cared for throughout our meal. Overall, Avasa offers not just a meal, but a memorable dining experience that I thoroughly loved!”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
French • $$
“Food was very good. We were the only ones there. Service very slow. Once server took our order, no one paid any attention to us. Had to flag server down to get a 2nd beer. Went up to the bar to pay our bill. No one acknowledged us when we left. Food was excellent, though.”
Bar • $$
“We recently moved to Tempe and this has become our favorite place to chill. My partner is vegetarian and has found some great options she really enjoys. For being a bar, the food is surprisingly good! I personally love being outside so this place nails it for me.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Mexican • $
“We came from australia and our family took us to this place, it was excellent service great food, definately will come back again for some delicious mexican food !!!!”
Mexican • $
“We were very happy with the food and the service was excellent! Staff was very nice. Very good experience!!! Thank you!!!”
Pizza • $
“I absolutely love this place. Serving up the best hand tossed pies in the east valley... And the best part? I can walk in and grab a pie any time of the day and they give it to me with a smile at 4am. Will definitely be a regular here.”
Breakfast • $
“Great service, always open. The food is not high end but good and the hot items were piping hot. We stop here often when in the neighborhood.”
Mexican • $
“My family calls this location “The World Famous Filiberto’s” the food is always hot and fresh, nachos are amazing and it just seems that the employees are putting their heart into preparing the food. For us this location is out of the way but well worth the extra few miles.”
Mexican • $
“There's a large selection of Mexican food. Items are made to order for breakfast, lunch, & dinner. The portions are large & worth the price. Prices are reasonable. The drive thru was fast & efficient with friendly staff”
Fast Food • $
“Being a regular customer these past weeks I notice how efficient everyone works together, creating a positive environment. The dinning area is kept cleaned and customers are always greeted when they walk through the doors. Especially, by Stacy who seems to have a great rapport with the staff and customers. She greets everyone and makes sure their visit is enjoyable.”
Fast Food • $
“Love the food, excellent service! Every single employee is very nice, food is served warm and fresh!”
Fast Food • $
“Drive thru order taker was very professional and made me feel welcomed not in a rush and had a great attitude I just didn't get enough good food sauce. Excellent 👌🏿 service”
Fast Food • $
“I was initially let down during my early morning visit to a Taco Bell that claims to be open 24 hours. When I arrived at the drive-thru around 5:00 a.m., I was informed that they were only taking DoorDash orders. Undeterred, I headed to the Taco Bell located at 1336 West University Drive in Tempe. There, I was greeted by a wonderfully friendly staff member who patiently waited as I browsed the menu, and the food turned out to be fantastic.”
Italian • $$
“My friend is in town and she has celiac so we were trying to find a good place for her to have variety. We found a recommendation for this place on a gluten-free page. To say the food was amazing is an understatement. I was shocked at how gluten friendly they are, even to the point of having a dedicated oven for the gluten-free pizza us. My friend was overwhelmed with all the amazing options, and absolutely loved that she could pick whatever she wanted. We had the focaccia bread, the bacon, mac & cheese, and the fungi Florentine pizza. Dessert we tried the apple crisp and the tiramisu, both are which are gluten-free. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back.”
Seafood • $$
“We are here from Massachusetts visiting our son who just had surgery. He wanted to take us for some amazing food and man he was spot on ! We have been here for five days and we eat out a lot. This Zu & Pocha Restaurant is by far top notch. It not only exceeded all of our expectations but surpassed a couple of crazy high-end joints that couldn't hold a candle to this place. I would be remissed if I didn't mention the amazing team effort from a top notch staff. Back home you would have a line out the door. My wife and I are stuffed with delicious food and drink. We will be back without question every time we visit our son or should I say we will visit our son when we come back to have a fantastic meal for a great value. Thanks again, Your newest biggest fans Bob & Paula”
Sushi • $$
“Love this place and can't wait to go back!! Amazing staff, they surprised us with a card from the staff to the birthday girl and free dessert! The manager came to see how things were going and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu items. The DJ played great music and played at the right decibel so we could still hear each other talk. ❤️”
Takeout Restaurants
Middle Eastern • $
“Sooo good! Best Arabic food we’ve had in the area, try the cheese manoochi supreme with zaatar - delish! The owner was very friendly and they have Palestine Cola. We will for sure be back!”
Vegan • $
“First time here & first time trying vegan! Soooo good!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Excelente lugar limpio, agradable, servicio muy amable y su comida deliciosa; Arepas riquisimas, te Matcha fabuloso.”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Chicken Wings • $
“Incredible service great food fair pricing and owners who actually care about customers”
Bakery • $
“Jonathan was the best! We sat outside and had the best conversation with him and learned more about the business and his love of baking!”
Fast Food • $
“first time trying Freddy's. the string fries are awesome. the burger Patty's are bigger than the buns and tasty.”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“always a nice experience. staff is always warm and welcoming. soft serve & joe latti are the best <3 love the decor.”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Whit is a friendly,fun human being! Chris is fantastic when you need a good laugh or story. Need a snack, treat, lunch, coffee? They have it all! I drive from central Phoenix to visit 🥰 recommendation is the pistachio affogato- it’s so good!”
Bakery • $$
“I have such a great experience at Crumbl thanks to Bella, Juan, and Jared. They are incredibly kind and welcoming. Their friendliness feels genuine and makes the whole atmosphere feel relaxed and enjoyable. It doesn’t feel scripted or over-the-top—just people being truly nice and caring about the customer experience. I really appreciate their positive energy, and it definitely makes my visit better. Thank you Bella, Jared and Juan!”
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Steak House • $$$
“Service is AMAZING and FOOD Phenomenal!! Highly recommended.”
Brewery • $$
“Awesome place. Beer was fab, great food, super friendly staff, and lively guests. I've already let my local friends and family know about this hidden away gem.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Breakfast • $
“Great coffee, food, and vibe. Such a vibrant space to meeting people or take a break.”
Diner • $
“We LOVED this place!! Great food and AMAZING customer service too! We will be back!”
Chicken • $
“The medium level heat is perfect, not too hot, not too mild. The house sauce is like a spicy thousand island. The Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Overall this meal is pretty good.
My friend didn't care for the dry rub coating, he prefers a sauce instead.”
Coffee Shops • $
“If you’re in the Tempe area and trying to have a good shawarma you’re at the right place. Friendly staff and great food. Good portion of food and not heavy on you stomach. I recommend this place. Chicken Shawarma & beef shawarma 🤤🤤”
Bubble Tea • $
“So good!! Just had the Cauliflower Fried Rice and the Kung Fu Chicken! Highly recommended!!”
Juice • $
“Great smoothies! Great customer service, and very helpful with selection! Hubby and I will definitely visit again! ☺️😋🤗🍑🥭🍓🥥”
Ramen • $
“An incredible tradionally styled ramen shop! An incredibly friendly atmosphere was present the second I walked through the door. I had the house special tonkotsu ramen with all toppings, and when asked I decided to get medium spiciness (which was definitely within the Japanese standard of spice, which might be lower than you're used to if you have a lot of Mexican food like I do). The noodles were a perfect texture and taste, the broth was the perfect mix of savory with the richness tonkotsu is known for. The toppings like pickled ginger and black fungus added a delightful acidity.
I also had a side of a pork katsu bowl, which was absolutely delightful and was an excellent mild compliment to the diverse flavors of the house ramen.
This is my new local ramen shop and I couldn't be happier with the quality of food and service.”
Hamburger • $
“First time here & we were completely satisfied & The burgers are ginormous & delicious!”
Thai • $$
“friendly staff, helpful staff, fast service, yummy food, will come again, ordered extra food to go after eating here...”
Ethiopian • $
“Good food, good service. My wife and our friend at both gluten-sensitive, so it was nice that they had gluten-free injera.”
Italian • $$
“Fresh made delicious pasta, amazing brunch menu, exotic wine selections, and an amazing atmosphere! Love this place definitely recommend 👌👩🍳😘”
Seafood • $$
“Had the best waiter, Paul. Drinks from bar were outstanding. Love the choice of sides…….so many fresh vegetables prepared nicely. Hubs got the Alaskan Halibut, I got the King Crab legs. We are not opposed to spending money on a nice meal. But for a pound of king Crab Legs at $82 to have the shell soft, I was a bit disappointed. Most of the meat was good, the ends were dried out. I believe they sat in water too long.”
Brewpubs • $$
“They took such good care of us. It was a great night for patio seating, but we were also happy when they turned on the outside heater for my mom. We were so impressed when our food arrived that I asked to take the server's pic. Wow! How does he do that?! And the food was great!”
Cheap Eats
Coffee Shops • $
“This place is so important! Delicious food and drinks, relaxed community atmosphere. Love it!”
Breakfast • $
“Friendly staff (Blake and Mikaela(sp?). Good food! Enjoyed our breakfast!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Let’s see if you care enough to respond- So disappointed!Why are you charging for 20 oz drinks and serving in obviously undersized cups that when weighed are only 15 oz including the cup?!? Using holiday cups w your logo and paying for them by undercutting what your regular loyal customers are paying to get is a lowsy way of doing business. Stop using the undersized cups to up off your regular loyal customers as a means of paying for your holiday cups! Or, 🤔 maybe customers should be warned that they’re not getting what they are paying for- unsavory and poor business practices. And update your menu! No excuse to not serve sugar free and low fat options when diabetics and weight conscious clients are also paying clients who now have to go elsewhere because you don’t serve them! Shame on Bikini Beans! Or did you think that girls in things w sweat dripping off their bodies while making our drinks and overly sugaring drinks will make up for inadequacy?!? And make sure that your scantily clad servers at least wear antiperspirant and take the time to write what the drink is on the lid so when omeone orders two or more (as I have been for sometime now) they can actually tell which drink is which! Do the photos below look like something you’d pay for and actually consume w confidence?!? Now let’s see if Bikini Beans even cares enough to reply!”
Vietnamese • $
“LOVE everything about vietshack. Their food is great (and very affordable), the atmosphere is great, staff are extremely courteous and respectful, and their coffee is *chef’s kiss*. 10/10 recommend, please go visit if you haven’t!”
Tacos • $
“Excellent!!! Bursting with flavor, the menudo and mini tacos did not disappoint!!! Great customer service and clean dining! Alex was very nice!!!”
Fast Food • $
“The food is flavorful, fresh, well priced, kids can enjoy a PlainJane per the menu. Environment is inviting. I’ll be back.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“Just as good as Tony Luke’s or Joe and Pats. Definitely will be returning. Wish you were a little closer to Eastmark.”
Mediterranean • $
“The food is incredible. What a hidden gem! Will be back again and again.”
Breakfast • $
“First time visiting Tempe- we are heading to Mariners Spring Training. stopped in to have breakfast/lunch. Omg!! so good and seriously the friendliest service. Lafayette, the owner was SO nice. food was outstanding as well. my husband had the best Smoothie he had ever had. highly recommend !”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“excellent service, very friendly and delicious desserts. I love that everything is very clean. We will keep coming back many more times.”
Thai • $
“Excellent dinner! I have Celiac Disease and had no problem requesting fried rice as they have gluten free soy sauce! The meal and server were very accommodating and knowledgeable. The food was outstanding!”
American • $$
“Went there (party of two) last night for a meal of appetizers and drinks. We ordered the shrimp cocktail hoping for a chunky ceviche-type experience. The flavors were good and just the perfect kick. Our preference is a little less tomato juice and a little more of the chunky ingredients (reason for 4 on food). We also ordered the Queso Fundido. Very good flavors. Love the chorizo and the homemade corn tortillas.
Cadillac marg in a small glass...$19 (yikes!). Good but maybe not worth that price.
Service was excellent.
Downsides on this restaurant in general is how loud it is inside (reason for 3 of atmosphere) and how challenging to park(nothing they can do about parking).
Whoever owns this corner has put wayyyy too many busy restaurants in place for the amount of parking. So, if you want to come here arrive early as the restaurant is popular and they do not take reservations.
I definitely think overall the food is worth it and we will come back.”
New American • $$
“What a fun place. So many games. Great food. Me and my 3 teens had so much fun!”
Brewpubs • $$
“We celebrated our company party at Fate Brewing Company and had a fantastic time. The staff and Manager were amazing and super helpful. The food was delicious and service amazing!”
Pubs • $$
“Walked in, it was very dark but it's summer. It was dark, cool and pretty great environment. The cocktails are handcrafted but they are not pretentious. This is a casual and fun environment, they are incredibly friendly, our Mixologist was Kalo and he was awesome. I love this place, I recommend this place for a first date, after work cocktail or anytime. Amazing!”
Seafood • $$
“We went for family celebration. Everyone ordered something different. Everyone was happy with their meal. Service was great. My favorite was the fried rice.”
Mediterranean • $$
“Great experience at CAVA! I ordered a lamb meatball bowl with half rice and half greens. Very tasty, and they don’t skimp on ingredients! I had the falafel last time…very good. My husband had a steak pita and he said it was amazing! We will definitely be back. I love how Mediterranean has become popular in the fast casual food industry.”
Cajun/Creole • $$
“We went to celebrate my daughter‘s birthday with a group of over 30 people last minute. They were able to accommodate every one of us. They made her birthday extra special with the great service we were provided from checking in, to ordering our food, delivery of our food and they even sung happy birthday to my daughter. This place has a great atmosphere to celebrate any occasion or just for a family night out. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes seafood and hibachi. Thanks for making my daughters birthday celebration special.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Great place located in Tempe under new ownership! great service and great fresh menu!”
Italian • $$
“The atmosphere is so welcoming and the food is amazing. The owner welcomed us in as if we were old friends. I absolutely love coming here for the huge portions and the wine. Absolutely a wonderful Italian dining experience I highly recommend.”
Sushi • $$
“the owners use to own got sushi in east mesa. my 1st experience to " sashimi" the freshest and best that I have e experienced in the last 6 yrs. Check out their new location you wont be disappointed. the freshest you will ever have!!”
American • $$
“Wow. I loved this place! Kira was our waitress and she did an amazing job guiding us through the big menu! Her service was above and beyond what we normally get elsewhere. You can tell she loves helping customers choose from all they have to offer! The burnt ends and brisket was out of this world and the mac and cheese woooah. Fun and cool environment with such good food. Can’t wait to go back to try the drinks and other goodies. Recommend 10/10”
Mexican • $$
“Absolute perfection! Class act! Re-lighting the candles, changing out dishwater and cutlery per course, the server coursed out our meal and was incredibly knowledgeable and lovely, drinks were fabulous, ambiance was dope.”
Lounges • $$$
“Waited almost 2 hours for food and NEVER received it. Atmosphere was great, Gospel brunch, food would have been probably good if I would have ever received it. But I had to go off to work and make sure we told them it was BAD customer service today. It seems all their attention was on the Big parties that were there at the bigger tables and we were just forgotten about. Oh well, off to work I go. Would have been nice if I could have eaten before I had to hit the clock to work right.”
Japanese • $$
“Great service. Great selection. So fun outdoors. Great prices!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Great selection on anime items like Plushies and Figures. Cool gatcha machines to get small trinkets from unique animes. They have Ichiban Kuji to try and win larger figures and prizes.”
American • $$
“Fantastic atmosphere, food & drinks - we loved it! We dined at the Scottsdale location and had CJ as our “tour guide” - he was phenomenal, as well. 10/10 recommend!”
Pizza • $$
“First time at this place. The pizza was good and there was an excellent variety of choices. They were happy to customize the pizza when asked. The service was great. The musical playlist was awesome. Solid choice for "fancy pizza" in a very casual setting.”
American • $$
“Had an awesome time at Eureka Tempe! Went out for drinks with some friends and ended up staying way longer than planned because the vibe was so good. The bartenders were super friendly and kept the energy up all night. Great music, fun crowd, and just an overall good time. Definitely one of my favorite spots to grab drinks and hang out in Tempe.”
West African • $$
“It was my first time ordering from this spot it’s a pick up spot not a dine in . Food was very delicious 😋I will be coming back please don’t change the flavor 🤣I was also surprised by the portions very filling 10/10 .”
Coffee Roasteries • $$
“This review for Cortez is long overdue. To add the very short of it at the start, if you live in Arizona and drink freshly roasted coffee daily and you are not buying from Cortez, you need to at least try a bag. My first order was because it was cheaper than other local specificity roasters. I keep returning for more because of Cortez’s unique selection of odd and exciting fermentations and processes (Juicy Lulo springs to mind quickly). It is some of the best coffee you will ever have. Story Time: Sorry, not sorry. I used to go down the street from work and pick up bags from another Arizona roaster; however, I was laid off from GM along with over 900+ other people. I found Cortez by searching for a local coffee roaster that I could order by mail that would not break the bank to save some money. I made my first order on Nov 8th, 2023, and ordered a bag of Columbia Ocampos, plus some other small 8oz bags from Cameroon. I made my first cup of Ocampos and quickly realized that it was one of the best cups of coffee I have had, and with that, he had me hooked because, on Nov 22nd, I ordered a second order, then Dec 10th, Dec 22nd; you get the idea... I have been drinking coffee daily from Cortez for over a year, and each new, unique coffee gets better and better. My standard order is a monthly 2lb bag of Vulcan Azul for espresso and each new drop. When writing this, it is Colombia Vergel, which is just… amazing! It is fruity, acidic, and a real treat for the senses; who knew coffee could be so wild and flavorful! I had the pleasure of meeting Ron Cortez at his cafe (The Bright Side) in Tempe once a few months ago. He was an absolute pleasure, and I felt I could speak with him about coffee for quite a while. I ordered a pour-over Finca Amalita (that is his farm, so cool!), which was made in a vandola, and to this day, I have not had a better cup of coffee, and I really need to find some time to go back. Anyway... long story short, buy some Cortez Coffee.”
Steak House • $$
“The Tempe location staff is absolutely amazing. I cannot say enough good things about them. We love the food, but the staff is the reason we continue to go to the Tempe location.”
Breakfast • $$
“Market Cafe is the kind of place you go when you want straightforward, comforting food done well. The menu offers familiar breakfast and lunch options that are cooked fresh and served in generous portions. Everything feels simple and honest, without trying to be trendy or overcomplicated. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive. It’s a solid local diner that’s easy to enjoy whether you’re grabbing a quick meal or sitting down to unwind.”
Italian • $$
“This is one of our favorite North Italia locations (it doesn't hurt that it is ten minutes away from our house). The service is always friendly and professional, and we have never had even a mediocre meal here. This last visit I tried the Strozzapreti and it was fab; my husband tried the crushed meatball ragu and it was amazing. We will always come back here!”
Tacos • $$
“Food was delicious. The carne asada tacos were delicious. The manager made the win when he gave an extra portion of rice for my kids when he saw they were splitting the kids meal. Only complaint I had is that the chips were on the salty side. Will definitely be back.”
Seafood • $$
“Incredibly fresh tasting shrimp! Every part of my meal was just a little bit better than I expected, even the corn tortillas were particularly tasty!”
Indian • $$
“Absolutely delicious. I had the Andhra curry with goat and hot seasoning. Perfect, tender goat with an excellent spice level. My friend got the chicken jalfrezi which was also delicious, along with garlic naan and samosa. Delicious, I went here a few years back the the food is just as good if not better now.”
American • $$
“Can't beat the Rainforest for the ambiance, wild animals come to life when the lightning and thunder happen every quarter hour. Anyway, it's been a long time since my wife and I had eaten here and we very happily reminded of how good the Pot Roast and Cheeseburger we ordered. We're from Tucson and came to Tempe/Chandler to do some shopping at AZ Mills Mall and the Premium Outlets and decided we'd check out the dinner fare. We'll be back soon!”
Asian • $$
“it was easiest one of most flavorful hotpot spots!! worth the trip!!😋😋😋”
American • $$
“Delicious food in the heart of Tempe! Alter Ego is a ground-floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment.”
Seafood • $$
“Thank you to the Angry Crab staff for a wonderful Anniversary meal. We even received a free dessert! ❤️”
Pakistani • $$
“Friendly staff and quick service food is also delicious🙂 highly recommended”
Sports Bar • $$
“The Way Station has great food and excellent customer service! The evening team, who I have interacted with the most, are fun and charismatic. Cody and Kia are personable and provide superb customer service. It doesn’t hurt that the food is tasty too! :)
During this month (June), The Way Station is bringing in different local artists to play acoustic sets which has been pleasant. The restaurant/bar has a great indoor and outdoor space for eating and relaxing as you unwind from the day. There are also several TVs around the space, so you can watch your favorite airing sports team.”
Chicken Wings • $$
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Japanese • $$
“Literally the best ramen place in Phoenix, my boyfriend and I come here at least once a month. Can't believe this only has a 4 star rating, because the ramen is sooo good and makes this place a 5/5. We love getting the combo and the gyoza is so delicious. Our favorite is the tonkotsu ramen, definitely recommend getting it with pork, which is so tender. I would say I wish they did have a smaller size for the ramen, since it is a large and generous portion.”
American • $$
“Got delivered on DoorDash. Disappointed I didn’t get a Hawaiian roll as I had ordered. They could’ve been out but no one called me to see if I wanted another kind of bread.. taste was still good just bad service.”
Pizza • $$
“2 of 3 pizzas were cool when delivered. The process of ordering the pizza was very bumpy with the server, he was in a hurry to get the orders in, and pushed order on his device before we were done telling him what we wanted on the pizzas, he had to go to the kitchen twice to tell them what we wanted.. very odd. maybe you should go back to pencil and paper ?”
Gastropubs • $$
“Our server, Ethan was attentive and gave us recommendations for dinner. The food was delicious, as always. The Valentine's fondue special was our favorite with a lot of variety for dipping in chocolate sauce including cherries, caramelized bananas, peanut butter cookies, donuts, Rice Krispie treats, and more. Yum! A live band elevated the vibe.”
Health Food • $$
“The Bodhi is one of my all time favourite places to eat in Arizona. With menu items that are crafted by expert nutritionists, it not only is some of the best tasting food I've tried, but I feel like I am glowing after eating there, consistently and without fail. It feels as though my body is thanking me over and over again continually for nourishing it so well. I have only experienced this rarely at other places, without consistency. Also, if you are vegan/vegetarian, the options provided have much to offer! I cannot speak highly enough of this place and would certainly eat there every day if I had the means to. If you have never tried it please waste no time and go give it a shot! I am confident you will be impressed. Finally, besides having top notch menu items, they also offer house made juices and other drinks that are simply divine. Love you so much Bodhi!! <3.”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bar that serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks! The owner was raised in South Philly, 10/10”
Bar • $$
“Harry’s is a nice bar and restaurant inside the Mission Palms. It’s got large sliding doors along one side that open up to the beautiful courtyard if you want to sit outside otherwise they have bar seating and tables. Prices are reasonable and the food is pretty good.”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bar that serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks! The owner was raised in South Philly, 10/10”
Korean • $$
“Brave has the best prices and is really pretty good! Banchan was good and you can order other sides as well (all included). Service was good and overall I would recommend. I don’t believe you will find a better lunch deal.”
Japanese • $$
“It was amazing funny I had a great time the food was delicious and my Godzilla drink”
Lounges • $$
“Our server Mika or Minka was a rock star! She is a girls girl through and through. Kyler also helped us out initially when arriving when we were confused about seating. You can make a reservation online but there is an issue with the website so it is first come first serve! Alex the manager was also super great and all staff were super accommodating. My friend is celiac and they offered options and were very transparent and cautious about cross contamination. Great place!”
Bar • $$$
“We had a fantastic dinner here while staying at the Omni. Ryan was our server and was extremely attentive and helpful. The food was excellent, especially the presentation. We appreciate that the drinks and food are unique and the menu is targeted towards a fewer number of items rather than a large 'brew pub' list with huge portions. Even though it was in the 50's outside the entire outside was warm and the views were great. It is a noisy atmosphere with some large groups. We absolutely would come back here for a date night dinner.”
Dessert • $$
“Fresh delirious cookies! Very friendly staff!! Never had any issues. Thank you Insomnia Cookies for honoring military and Veterans with free cookies on Veterans Day! 🇺🇸❤️🍪”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Not ADA accessible to people with disabilities.. no elevators.. was denied access to a show.. will be reporting this because it’s against ADA law.”
Wine Bar • $$
“Their food is fresh not frozen. Definitely worth the wait! The Cosmo was perfect! Great atmosphere! All ages too!”
Bar • $$
“Great space to hang out with family playing ping pong and throwing bags!!!”
Bar • $$
“Sofia, Eli, Tasha, Natalia, and Kate made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. Great staff and great atmosphere here,”
Korean • $$
“We left there smiling because we were all full and very satisfied. Great customer service. We all enjoyed the food.”
Latest Reviews
Vegan • $
“Always delicious, made from scratch with lots of local farm fresh organic ingredients!”
Ice • $
“Very clean the staff are always asking if I need help out water taste amazing I highly recommend this place”
Indian • $
“I love and enjoy my numerous visits to India’s Flame restaurant in Tempe and have always experienced great food, ambience, and excellent service from absolutely friendly, accommodating , atttentive owners, and staff. Always welcomed warmly and made to feel so special, irrespective of nationality. I unhesitatingly give it a 5-star rating. You’ll never be disappointed and will look forward to returning frequently for a most delightful experience”
Coffee Shops • $
“Let’s see if you care enough to respond- So disappointed!Why are you charging for 20 oz drinks and serving in obviously undersized cups that when weighed are only 15 oz including the cup?!? Using holiday cups w your logo and paying for them by undercutting what your regular loyal customers are paying to get is a lowsy way of doing business. Stop using the undersized cups to up off your regular loyal customers as a means of paying for your holiday cups! Or, 🤔 maybe customers should be warned that they’re not getting what they are paying for- unsavory and poor business practices. And update your menu! No excuse to not serve sugar free and low fat options when diabetics and weight conscious clients are also paying clients who now have to go elsewhere because you don’t serve them! Shame on Bikini Beans! Or did you think that girls in things w sweat dripping off their bodies while making our drinks and overly sugaring drinks will make up for inadequacy?!? And make sure that your scantily clad servers at least wear antiperspirant and take the time to write what the drink is on the lid so when omeone orders two or more (as I have been for sometime now) they can actually tell which drink is which! Do the photos below look like something you’d pay for and actually consume w confidence?!? Now let’s see if Bikini Beans even cares enough to reply!”
Barbecue • $
“I ordered the BBQ Ribs and they were hands down the very BEST ribs I have ever had! The only thing they forgot was the sauce on the side but the rub they used was phenomenal!”
Seafood • $
“The only Mariscos I'll eat in Arizona! Tastes so fresh and reminds me of the ceviche back home in Mexico!”
Caterers • $$$
“I have been remiss to write a review until now. I can't say enough about Nik, AZ Inspirations catering and staff! Over the past years I was introduced to Nik and his services through a dear friend who has since passed. My family started to use his services for happy occasions as well as sad. So hadn't needed his services in quite a few years When the need came up last year I didn't think of calling anyone else but Nik. He this time delivered to our home for a Celebration of Life for our son. I knew I would need him again when my brother passed and so at the beginning of this year called and once again he provided his services. The food every time tastes even better than the last even though I choose the same menus and the service along with the pricing is suburb! I can't say enough about Nik and AZ Inspirations Catering and so sorry it took me this long to give my review. When the occasion arises again I know who I will be calling! A big thank you to Nik and his team!”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
Soul Food • $$
“Surprisingly delicious sea food rice with lollypop lamb chops. Everything on the menu here is really good. One of my favorite restaurants and will be back.”
Restaurant • $$
“We went for family celebration. Everyone ordered something different. Everyone was happy with their meal. Service was great. My favorite was the fried rice.”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Mexican • $
“Born & raised in San Diego, I've lived in Tempe for 7 years now. I'm a Mexican food lover that will travel far & wide in my search for good Mexican food. Sonora Cocina Express is a 1/2 mile from my front door but I'd never been there before. All that has changed now... I've been there 3 times in the last week. What do I like about this joint? #1... it has a different menu. This is not the typical drive-thru taco shop... not the typical sit-down Mexican restaurant. #2... they serve 5 different soups... 6 days a week! #3... they serve street tacos... with 7 different meats available. #4... there are daily specials. Friday is a tamale special... and the red pork tamales are made fresh that day! So far... I eaten the Red Pozole... Cabeza Tacos... Green Chilaquiles w/ Eggs... and the Red Menudo w/ Bread. All were delicious!”
Restaurant • $
“I had dinner at Nads yesterday evening. Everything was great. The customer service was awesome from Tannisha. i will be returning with a girlfriend soon for lunch.”
American • $
“My wife and I had lunch here and loved both the food and the service. The food was fresh and delicious! I especially enjoyed the El Jefe beef tacos and my wife says the goat meat tacos are to die for!. The Aztec Fry bread comes with powdered sugar, chocolate syrup and honey. Great way to top off lunch!”
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Chinese • $
“We had dinner here and it was amazing, not only is the food amazing but the atmosphere and the owners are so nice, they just make you feel like family!”
Mongolian • $
“A little overpriced but kid friendly and great hibachi grill good :)”
Fast Food • $
“A Chicagoan favorite. Tasty food, good service, worth the trip from Tucson to Tempe!”
Hamburger • $
“Just purely delicious burgers, the old fashioned way! Love the authenticity.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Tacos • $
“Dinner here felt like I was in Tijuana! The service and food are exquisite. Erika took my order she spoke Spanish to me, it felt like I was in Mexico. Awesome experience! She gracefully helped me choice the meat I wanted in my tacos. I had Carne Asada and El Pastor tacos. The beer here is ice cold. The salsas are fresh. The bathrooms and environment well kept, super clean. I highly recommend their service, food, and ice-cold beer.”
Chicken • $
“The medium level heat is perfect, not too hot, not too mild. The house sauce is like a spicy thousand island. The Mac and cheese is very cheesy. Overall this meal is pretty good.
My friend didn't care for the dry rub coating, he prefers a sauce instead.”
American • $
“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!”
Italian • $
“This is our favorite pizza amd wings spot in Arizona! We love the ingredients, which we do buy at the grocery store as well because we love it. We typically order the Strawberry Gorgonzola salad, plain wings, and a large meatball pizza. Our children love this place too. We order a large pizza because you can save the pizza for leftovers and it is still great. Drinks.and cocktails are all winners just depends on your taste. Atmosphere is crowded but there's a reason - the food and service a spot on! Make reservations on Friday and Saturday nights otherwise you will regret not doing so. Its a hotspot! The bar area is nice too. We like to go to the one in Tempe, AZ (Rio Solado Pkwy) great service friendly workers. They work hard and are professional 👏 👌”
Coffee Shops • $
“Such a sweet spot with excellent customer service! They have a Gluten Free crepe option which is delicious and the coffee drinks amazing! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a friendly face, great coffee and yummy crepes!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“If you’re in the Tempe area and trying to have a good shawarma you’re at the right place. Friendly staff and great food. Good portion of food and not heavy on you stomach. I recommend this place. Chicken Shawarma & beef shawarma 🤤🤤”
Mexican • $
“The al pastor burrito is my favorite!
It's a much healthier alternative to most other Mexican spots - you don't feel heavy/sick after eating. There isn't a pool of grease sitting on the bottom of the burrito like you experience elsewhere.”
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Lounges • $
“I love Chillin Out at the Chill Room in Tempe! the name says it all! Come chill out at the Chill Room Thursday nights Ksraoke, Friday night is Open Mic Night where lots of extremely talented musicians get together and let it roll... There's never a dull moment at the Chill Room in Tempe!!”
Health Food • $
“Food was excellent! The variety of soups and sandwiches was very impressive. Unlimited drinks, and the chocolate dipped strawberry with the meal was untouchable. Good job Zupas, definitely a thumbs up and a must return soon from me.👍”
Mexican • $
“The best customer service ever good food best in town thousand star please come and eat and enjoy come see Max and Miguel and Rest of staff, they were definitely treat you like family love the taco spot”
Burgers • $
“Came here for ASU Parents Weekend and wow, The Melt totally nailed it. The burgers were juicy, fries on point, and the team was super friendly. They’ve got a sign saying they promise you’ll have a great experience, and they really meant it. I even shook their hands and snapped some pics with them. Loved it so much I came back the next night! Definitely my new favorite spot near campus.”
Ice Cream Shop
“Oh my gosh I cannot rave enough about the place! The ice cream is amazing and service is incredible too! Melia and Justin took great care of us and answered all of our question. Our food was out so fast! 100% would come again!”
Sushi • $$
“Love this place and can't wait to go back!! Amazing staff, they surprised us with a card from the staff to the birthday girl and free dessert! The manager came to see how things were going and our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable about the restaurant and the menu items. The DJ played great music and played at the right decibel so we could still hear each other talk. ❤️”
Bubble Tea
“Great boba, very kind server, but being out of tapioca boba at a boba place is wild. Other than that, the blueberry pearl things were a nice substitute for that. It’s also very busy with limited staff which makes it difficult to get boba. Again, the milk tea is pretty good - I apologize for saying boba because that’s the just name. But boba should be at a boba place… just my thought.”
Ethiopian • $
“This place will become a staple for me and my fiancé, it is so good! The food is so nourishing to the soul, the flavor in every dish is soo delicious. You should definitely try the samplers to get a little taste of everything and the injera that comes with the dish is so soft and fresh. Very fun trying different cuisines and this one is a must try!”
Coffee Shops • $
“My go-to coffee shop now has a Tempe location. WHAT. Incredible space that continues the incredible service, coffee and food Window is known for. Can't get any more local than this gem of a coffee company.”
American • $
“I’ve been there twice and so far have been impressed with friendly service, great food and drinks, and the atmosphere. Great place to watch a game. So far, I have tried the pizza and the chicken nachos.”
Mexican • $
“Enjoyed amazing food--quesabirria & chimichanga! Large portions, very flavorful and delicious. Definitely would come back--it's what dreams are made of 😇😋
Churros were tasty too! Recommend!!!”
Mediterranean • $
“I had my event catered through feta cowboy and I was super impressed! Food was delicious, portions were huge, and all of my guests came back for seconds (and thirds!!)
I definitely recommend them if you need catering!”
“Kaila was amazing—friendly, attentive, and on point the entire time. Great energy, great service, and she made the whole experience better. Ask for Kaila if you can!”