Restaurants in Tempe
Best Restaurants
Sports Bar • $$
Wine Bar • $$
“Love love love! Beautiful atmosphere, great service and fantastic food!”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Italian • $$
“My friend is in town and she has celiac so we were trying to find a good place for her to have variety. We found a recommendation for this place on a gluten-free page. To say the food was amazing is an understatement. I was shocked at how gluten friendly they are, even to the point of having a dedicated oven for the gluten-free pizza us. My friend was overwhelmed with all the amazing options, and absolutely loved that she could pick whatever she wanted. We had the focaccia bread, the bacon, mac & cheese, and the fungi Florentine pizza. Dessert we tried the apple crisp and the tiramisu, both are which are gluten-free. The food was incredible. We will definitely be back.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Gastropubs • $$
“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.”
Italian • $$
“Been to Society about 5 times now and have never been disappointed. Amazing food (The Diablo beef tips and the Evo salad (Kale) is incredible. I never thought I'd say that about kale, but you have to try it to understand. Excellent service and Uber friendly staff too. Highly recommend!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Bakery • $
“My first time at Sesame Donuts gets 5 stars! ⭐️ the staff is so friendly, the place is so cute and clean, and the food 🍩 is yummy. I will definitely be returning! 😊”
Mongolian • $
“A little overpriced but kid friendly and great hibachi grill good :)”
Coffee Shops • $
“Such a sweet spot with excellent customer service! They have a Gluten Free crepe option which is delicious and the coffee drinks amazing! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a friendly face, great coffee and yummy crepes!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Sports Bar • $$
“Went there for a friends bday and the girls were very attentive and very polite. The food was amazing I had the cheeseburger with all of the workings. My friends had the wings and she devoured the plate. It was her first time and my second. They did not disappoint.”
Fast Food • $
“first time trying Freddy's. the string fries are awesome. the burger Patty's are bigger than the buns and tasty.”
Mediterranean • $
“Love Spitz's wraps and salads, bonus - they also have Sparky Bowls! :) 😍”
Middle Eastern • $
“I have my top three or four when it comes to Middle Eastern food places near me. Pita Valley is one of the best in this area. I had the Shawarma combo plate with a side of grape leaves. Essentially enough food for lunch and dinner. Maybe even lunch again.
Pretty much whatever you choose here will be delicious. I strongly recommend this place.”
Mexican • $
“Really great food: fresh ingredients and flavorful. I highly recommended”
Bakery • $$
“THANK YOU for bringing back the WAFFLE cookie 🙏🙏🙏🙏 This is my all-time favorite cookie and I’ve been waiting months for this to come back. Thank you so much. 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼”
Coffee Shops • $
“Excelente lugar limpio, agradable, servicio muy amable y su comida deliciosa; Arepas riquisimas, te Matcha fabuloso.”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Love it!! First time and just made me so happy eat so much sushi and get the best customer service experience ever! 10/10 recommendations!”
“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!”
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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!”
American • $
“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Love love love! Beautiful atmosphere, great service and fantastic food!”
Brewery • $$
“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.”
Gastropubs • $$
“We are in town from Washington and have nothing but great things to say about Thirsty Lion. We went in for happy hour and bought 5 appetizers ( fried spicy cauliflower was our fav) . Multiple drinks. The waitress Karlie was a huge highlight of our visit, very friendly and knowledgeable. Never an empty drink or dirty plate on the table. You could tell she enjoys her job. We will be back whenever we are in town.”
Italian • $$
“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!”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Love it!! First time and just made me so happy eat so much sushi and get the best customer service experience ever! 10/10 recommendations!”
Seafood • $$
“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”
Szechuan • $
“Really good food, but for me I learned I need “less spicy” at this restaurant even though I normally would be comfortable with the default spice level.
I will definitely eat here again.”
Brewpubs • $$
“I visit on occasion with my parents. Each time I enjoy everything within the FourPeaks restaurant. The food is good, staff friendly, lots of sports to watch. Cool gift shop as well. Not a drinker anymore but Kiltlifter used to be my daily driver haha. Cheers!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
Seafood • $$
“We are here from Massachusetts visiting our son who just had surgery. He wanted to take us for some amazing food and man he was spot on ! We have been here for five days and we eat out a lot. This Zu & Pocha Restaurant is by far top notch. It not only exceeded all of our expectations but surpassed a couple of crazy high-end joints that couldn't hold a candle to this place. I would be remissed if I didn't mention the amazing team effort from a top notch staff. Back home you would have a line out the door. My wife and I are stuffed with delicious food and drink. We will be back without question every time we visit our son or should I say we will visit our son when we come back to have a fantastic meal for a great value. Thanks again, Your newest biggest fans Bob & Paula”
Brewpubs • $$
“I visit on occasion with my parents. Each time I enjoy everything within the FourPeaks restaurant. The food is good, staff friendly, lots of sports to watch. Cool gift shop as well. Not a drinker anymore but Kiltlifter used to be my daily driver haha. Cheers!”
Wine Bar • $$
“Everything is intentional. Great wine, every selected item carefully placed on the bruschetta. Every olive 🫒 selected carefully. Yum.”
24 Hour Restaurants
Mexican • $
“We were very happy with the food and the service was excellent! Staff was very nice. Very good experience!!! Thank you!!!”
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 !!!!”
Pizza • $
“Pizza was absolutely excellent. Best Philly cheese steak pizza I have ever had, and staff who are no-nonsense but definitely quality-oriented. We had a 32 inch pizza (cuz you GOTTA) and it only took about 15 minutes to arrive at our table. Would 100% return!”
Fast Food • $
“Love the food, excellent service! Every single employee is very nice, food is served warm and fresh!”
Mexican • $
“Best Tuesday taco special in town. $1.30 something per taco. They’re loaded with beef and cheese and lettuce and crispy! Get a water with it and 4 tacos and you’ll be full. I think 5 is too many unless you’re absolutely starving and even still. My favorite is the green salsa.”
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.”
Mexican • $
“Great Arizona Mexican food. Most people use the drive through. I love their machaca breakfast burrito and rolled tacos with guacamole. Kids , even older ones, l9ve the carne asada frys.... horchata is great. Green salsa the best.”
Fast Food • $
“Jack in the Box knows how to make great-tasting food for a reasonable price. Whether you have the munchies or are hungry as a bear, they'll have something you'll like. I love their crunchy tacos and tiny tacos. Just avoid the one in downtown Tempe because they take forever in the drive thru.”
Fast Food • $
“I went in Friday afternoon for a meal, I was helped by a girl in the drive thru I believe her name was Susy. She was very kind and had great customer service. She went over new items on Menu and helped me made a good choice after I was undecided on what to order . will definitely come back to this location thanks to her !”
Fast Food • $
“Hey Fast Food workers. When someone orders a Burger PLAIN, Pay Attention! You may as well put Dog SHCRAP on the burger if you "forget" and add condiments. Disgusting!!! Yes, I checked, but you were sneaky SOBs in the darkness. Grrrrr.”
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.”
French • $$
“Food was very good. We were the only ones there. Service very slow. Once server took our order, no one paid any attention to us. Had to flag server down to get a 2nd beer. Went up to the bar to pay our bill. No one acknowledged us when we left. Food was excellent, though.”
Bar • $$
“This hidden spot has a great local vibe with good food, friendly service, and fun energy. Just know they allow smoking, but it’s still a favorite place to bring visitors.”
Takeout Restaurants
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.”
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!”
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.”
Vegan • $
“First time here & first time trying vegan! Soooo good!”
Ice Cream Shop • $
“always a nice experience. staff is always warm and welcoming. soft serve & joe latti are the best <3 love the decor.”
Thai • $
“friendly staff, helpful staff, fast service, yummy food, will come again, ordered extra food to go after eating here...”
Italian • $$
“Delicious and pleasant, I recommend and we will be back.”
Juice • $
“Great smoothies! Great customer service, and very helpful with selection! Hubby and I will definitely visit again! ☺️😋🤗🍑🥭🍓🥥”
Fast Food • $
“The food is flavorful, fresh, well priced, kids can enjoy a PlainJane per the menu. Environment is inviting. I’ll be back.”
Vietnamese • $
“LOVE everything about vietshack. Their food is great (and very affordable), the atmosphere is great, staff are extremely courteous and respectful, and their coffee is *chef’s kiss*. 10/10 recommend, please go visit if you haven’t!”
Italian • $$
“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.”
Steak House • $$$
“Service is AMAZING and FOOD Phenomenal!! Highly recommended.”
Italian • $$
“Fresh made delicious pasta, amazing brunch menu, exotic wine selections, and an amazing atmosphere! Love this place definitely recommend 👌👩🍳😘”
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.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
Hamburger • $
“First time here & we were completely satisfied & The burgers are ginormous & delicious!”
Chicken Wings • $
“Incredible service great food fair pricing and owners who actually care about customers”
Diner • $
“We LOVED this place!! Great food and AMAZING customer service too! We will be back!”
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.”
Ethiopian • $
“Good food, good service. My wife and our friend at both gluten-sensitive, so it was nice that they had gluten-free injera.”
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!”
Bar • $
“Starting to become my little hangout 😁 wonderful talent ... many many open mics. wonderful staff. Absolutely love !!!!”
Mediterranean • $
“The food is incredible. What a hidden gem! Will be back again and again.”
Coffee Shops • $
“I had the biscoff tart and the dubai chocolate and OMG.. D E L I C I O U S!!!!! I could've cried it was so good! And the esspresso was perfect and the staff members were super chill and on point as well! 10/10 would recommend!”
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.”
Cocktail Bar • $$$
“Great place located in Tempe under new ownership! great service and great fresh menu!”
Sushi • $$
“the owners use to own got sushi in east mesa. my 1st experience to " sashimi" the freshest and best that I have e experienced in the last 6 yrs. Check out their new location you wont be disappointed. the freshest you will ever have!!”
American • $$
“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.”
Cheap Eats
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!”
Pizza • $
“Very great people food was delightful and staff was pleasant. I came on Thanksgiving day as they were open and one of the staff even helped to take care of a homeless woman as she did not have anything on Thanksgiving day he made sure she had food and to see someone who was without be taken care of by a restaurant was absolutely beautiful. Again can not express how wonderful and kind they were.”
Coffee Shops • $
“This place is so important! Delicious food and drinks, relaxed community atmosphere. Love it!”
Beer Bar • $
“Wonderful spot - exceptional service and friendly environment, plus great food. Thank you, Paul, Mia and the team for exemplifying the best in hospitality.”
Hawaiian • $
“Finally some good Hawaiian food. Everything tasted great reminded of being back on Oahu. The only thing I want a bigger scoop of mac salad but thats just my preference. Definitely will come back.”
Chicken • $
“I had the sandwich and tender combo and ordered 3 tender boxes for the rest of the guys at work. The food is good but I felt the amount of time it took to get the food was a bit long for the small amount of people before the lunch rush. The atmosphere is not bad since they have several TV's with different programs playing. The staff is friendly and they have a good amount of items on the menu.”
Bakery • $
“I recently ordered an Irish whiskey cheesecake for the traditional dinner with friends. It was a hit! Everyone I had contact with at the front counter were on their customer service game. Come to find out one of my friends at the dinner is a long time customer herself and for her employer! A neighborhood treat with top notch owners and employees!”
Bubble Tea • $
“So good!! Just had the Cauliflower Fried Rice and the Kung Fu Chicken! Highly recommended!!”
Sandwich Shop • $
“My Daughter likes all things Korean. So she dragged me and her mom here. It was a little empty and i was a little nervous, but i was pleasantly surprised. We had 5 things. The bugogi quesadilla, it was tasty, but was lacking something. The bulgogi was tender and tasty, but just wasnt filling. My daughter had a bulgogi, egg and cheese sandwich. It was 🔥 just straight heat. One of the best bulgogi dishes i've ever had. I'd get this again. I had a homemade pineapple and kiwi sparkling ade it was very good. Thought it was going to be sweeter than it was, it was perfect. We had a cheese cake brownie, i have to admit , i have a sweet tooth, and i loved it, my fiancé loved it too, and she's picky about sweets. My daughter had a raspberry croffle, it was decent, nothing spectacular but cool. My daughter also had a matcha, but she said it was only ok. So, i would definitely come back for the bulgogi sandwich and i would want to try the chicken wings too. I think this place is cool to go to and would definitely come back. The people are also very nice, good service.”
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!”
Hot Dogs • $
“Great place for a silly drink and snack! My co-workers loved the atmosphere. The staff went above and beyond to make sure we got the best service. 100% recommended!!!”
Mediterranean • $
“Tasty food & best service! Pastries - made by Abu Abdo, are super delicious and the service is AMAZING!!!!!”
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.”
New American • $$
“What a fun place. So many games. Great food. Me and my 3 teens had so much fun!”
Cajun/Creole • $$
“First time visiting this place today (12/05/24) and it was fantastic. The service, food and atmosphere are all top notch. Already making plans to take friends and family.”
Italian • $$
“Beautiful and welcoming place. Unfortunately we waited an hour before drinks (other than water) were served. That of course put a damper on the whole evening. Our server was new and apologized but the damage was fine. Nevertheless it is so charming and the food do good I will be back.”
Brewery • $$
“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.”
American • $$
“Wow. I loved this place! Kira was our waitress and she did an amazing job guiding us through the big menu! Her service was above and beyond what we normally get elsewhere. You can tell she loves helping customers choose from all they have to offer! The burnt ends and brisket was out of this world and the mac and cheese woooah. Fun and cool environment with such good food. Can’t wait to go back to try the drinks and other goodies. Recommend 10/10”
Sushi • $$
“Excellent sushi and always pleasant service. Been coming here for years and continue to enjoy.”
Brewpubs • $$
“We celebrated our company party at Fate Brewing Company and had a fantastic time. The staff and Manager were amazing and super helpful. The food was delicious and service amazing!”
Coffee Roasteries • $$
“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.”
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.”
American • $$
“Fantastic atmosphere, food & drinks - we loved it! We dined at the Scottsdale location and had CJ as our “tour guide” - he was phenomenal, as well. 10/10 recommend!”
Breakfast • $$
“Excellent food and service. The atmosphere is amazing along with the views and the way the seating areas are arranged, you feel like you're at one with the outdoors. Great experience!”
American • $$
“Delicious food in the heart of Tempe! Alter Ego is a ground-floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment.”
Asian • $$
“it was easiest one of most flavorful hotpot spots!! worth the trip!!😋😋😋”
Mexican • $$
“Cocina Chiwa is an absolute gem and dare I say, I enjoyed more than sister restaurant, Bacanora.
Every bite here is bursting with flavor and creativity. We started with the elote corn, and wow — it was smoky, creamy, and perfectly charred. One of the best I’ve had. The burrata salad was a surprising standout — the combo of velvety burrata with roasted squash and sweet potatoes was both comforting and refreshing.
The carnitas tacos were Juicy, tender pork with bold seasoning, nestled in warm blue corn tortillas...3 of them.. So simple, so perfect. They hit all the right notes.
Vibe? Chill, stylish, and full of good energy. Service? Friendly and fast. Cocina Chiwa has that magic mix of great food, great people, and great atmosphere. Can’t wait to go back.”
Japanese • $$
“Great service. Great selection. So fun outdoors. Great prices!”
Sports Bar • $$
“The Way Station has great food and excellent customer service! The evening team, who I have interacted with the most, are fun and charismatic. Cody and Kia are personable and provide superb customer service. It doesn’t hurt that the food is tasty too! :)
During this month (June), The Way Station is bringing in different local artists to play acoustic sets which has been pleasant. The restaurant/bar has a great indoor and outdoor space for eating and relaxing as you unwind from the day. There are also several TVs around the space, so you can watch your favorite airing sports team.”
Seafood • $$
“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!”
West African • $$
“Me & my nigerian husband LOVED the Egusi soup was AMAZING. 10/1000. Super flavorful & spice was JUST right & the goat was tender, flavorful generous. The fufu was perfect in texture & taste as well. I doordashed my order. My only issue was with my Jollof Rice. I Ordered the $12 one which says it comes with “protein of choice” but doesnt allow you to choose a protein. So i figured it would default chicken or something. It didnt. I just got plain jollof rice. That sucked. But the taste & flavor was STILL amazing. Hopefully they’ll see this & update the Doordash to add the protein choice. Regardless 100000/10. The serving sizes were AMAZING. & We Will be frequent flyers !”
Asian Fusion • $$
“Liked this store having a lot of official and licensed Genshin merch, though as a genshin player who recently moved to play Honkai Starrail, I was disappointed with the limited amount there, it had a ton of Genshin merch on the other hand though. I know the website has a ton of Honkai merch on the website, but in the story there is almost none here sadly. It’s quite annoying because looking at the website it shows a ton of merch, but there’s none. Still if you’re a fan of Mihoyo, this place is for you.”
American • $$
“Well done themed restaurant. My 4 year old daughter loved the jungle decor, animatronic animals and thunderstorms. The food was just okay nothing memorable. Our server was attentive and friendly. Definitely a unique dining experience, but not a meal I would return for. ”
Pizza • $$
“I had the Margarita pizza, and my friend had the fettuccine pasta, and they were both excellent. With tip and one glass of wine, I paid $79, which I thought was a little pricey. The staff are very friendly, and the service was excellent.”
Indian • $$
“I know India has many different regions and flavors but for the masses here in the US hear me when I say this is one of the best Indian restaurants in Arizona if not the US. Fresh food pungent spices and cooked to order. There is something for everyone and the staff can help guide your selections. Give it a try.”
Japanese • $$
“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.”
Bubble Tea • $$
“They truly need more staff, but I guess we are all getting used to waiting and feeling sorry for subpart service no matter where you go. Food was awesome and staff did what they could. 2 Waiters 2 cooks, For the size of the place? on a Friday night? just no Bueno.”
Chicken Wings • $$
“peace and. blessings letting me come shot my video and vibe with righteous people 2boii.com”
American • $$
“Got delivered on DoorDash. Disappointed I didn’t get a Hawaiian roll as I had ordered. They could’ve been out but no one called me to see if I wanted another kind of bread.. taste was still good just bad service.”
Bar • $$
“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.”
Comfort Food • $$
“This was my first time in Phoenix and I had a blast. First thing that morning I went for breakfast. I was the first customer at 7am. I decided on the freshman breakfast with vegan sausage. It was incredible! The eggs were fluffy and so buttery. The home fries were so well seasoned that I didn't even need ketchup. This was the first time I've been offered vegan sausage as a replacement. It was delightful. I absolutely love this spot. It is without a doubt one of the best eateries in the area! #ashsaidit”
Japanese • $$
“It was amazing funny I had a great time the food was delicious and my Godzilla drink”
Gastropubs • $$
“We have been here many times. I feel like the portion sizes were more generous than in the past. Everything was delicious- fried chicken, chicken katsu sandwich, burger, pasta dish. Eli was our server and he was very attentive and friendly and did not make us feel rushed. A member of our party accidentally left their wallet on the table and the restaurant called us right away and we went back and got it with everything still intact. Bonus: we were seated right near a TV with the Nets summer league game playing. 10/10”
Korean • $$
“Great place to eat and happy hour time it’s a great time to eat! Best kbq in Arizona. Please try it out!”
Sports Bar • $$
“The bar that serves authentic Philly cheesesteaks! The owner was raised in South Philly, 10/10”
Bar • $$$
“Great service all the way through. Very accommodating and friendly staff. The appetizers were tasty and done well (empanadas, guacamole & plantains), salmon entree was decent. The views were exceptional. The sun shade on the west window made for an enjoyable experience as the sun set. Will definitely be back. Thank you to the staff.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“Not ADA accessible to people with disabilities.. no elevators.. was denied access to a show.. will be reporting this because it’s against ADA law.”
Bar • $$
“Great space to hang out with family playing ping pong and throwing bags!!!”
Bar • $$
“Sofia, Eli, Tasha, Natalia, and Kate made me feel welcome as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere is great and the food is amazing. Great staff and great atmosphere here,”
Indian • $$
“Oh.My.Goodness. Vegan heaven. Super flavorful, excellent portion, very reasonable- almost too cheap for its quality -delicious meal!!
We ( two adults) arrived mid afternoon yesterday to an empty restaurant and we were served very promptly. We would have ordered more, but the waiter ( probably one of the cook) was a little concerned , hahaha and stopped us. 4 appetizers and 2 house specials. We couldn’t finished all, so we took home leftovers, for our great delight today !!”
Cajun • $$
“Hot, juicy, and wildly chaotic. I left with sauce on my elbows and a grin on my face. Shout-out to Vladimir, our waiter, really engaging and the manager! Very sweet hospitality and the spices. Spot on seasonings 💯👌”
Korean • $$
“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”
Mexican • $
“I absolutely love the food and the waitresses, so kind and accomodating. One of the best margaritas I've ever had.”
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!”
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 :)”
Coffee Shops • $
“I had the biscoff tart and the dubai chocolate and OMG.. D E L I C I O U S!!!!! I could've cried it was so good! And the esspresso was perfect and the staff members were super chill and on point as well! 10/10 would recommend!”
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!!”
Fast Food • $
“A Chicagoan favorite. Tasty food, good service, worth the trip from Tucson to Tempe!”
Mexican • $
“The place is quiet, it's a pretty clean place and Fátima, the girl who served me, was really kind. The street tacos are quite good and I personally recommend the pastor ones.”
Food Court • $
“This place is amazing, went there for food and a charity event that they helped sponsor for kids. Definitely will be coming back. I had the BBQ and wings and both were amazing. Teresa and Mel are the best and will take care of you. Never seen an owner of an establishment working in every area of the place to make sure their customers are happy like I did there.”
Bakery • $
“My first time at Sesame Donuts gets 5 stars! ⭐️ the staff is so friendly, the place is so cute and clean, and the food 🍩 is yummy. I will definitely be returning! 😊”
Fast Food • $
“Went there for the first time. The service was great; Staff are Professional; Washroom was clean and stocked; and GM Sonya is so nice and friendly. I shall return real soon for sure!!!”
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.”
Sandwich Shop • $
“The food was delicious. A huge bonus is that many of their dishes are gluten free.”
Chicken • $
“I had the sandwich and tender combo and ordered 3 tender boxes for the rest of the guys at work. The food is good but I felt the amount of time it took to get the food was a bit long for the small amount of people before the lunch rush. The atmosphere is not bad since they have several TV's with different programs playing. The staff is friendly and they have a good amount of items on the menu.”
New Restaurants
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!”
Juice • $
“My brother and I stopped by after our long run today and had a great experience! Shon was super sweet and provided excellent customer service. She recommended the Pure Green smoothie with added collagen, and it was delicious. Thanks for the great recommendation and the warm welcome. we’ll definitely be back!”
Mediterranean • $
“This place is ridiculously good! Ordered a bowl with my choice of fixings. Every bite is a unique explosion so many flavors and textures, no 2 bites are the same. They have definitely changed what a bowl should be. Do your palate a favor and swing in there”
Burgers • $
“I went here, right after they opened and had a short wait great recommend sandwich, the Patty Melt, and a delicious strawberry milkshake plus they gave me a little sample of one of they're desert's I will definitely be back 😃 😋”
Indian • $
“Great atmosphere, great service, great food! 10/10”
Bar • $
“"Manager" Amy served what she claimed was a lemon drop, confirmed she made it with vodka and sprite, then when I explained the specs in a lemon drop she told me "I'm wrong" she claimed she googled it, and then claimed I must have never been a bartender. I currently run a bar program for a multi-operation franchise, as well as being pretty competent as a bartender so I'm pretty sure I know how a lemon drop is made. Included is what it looks like when you "Google a lemon drop". I get it's a "dive bar" I used to work in one in Tempe for years, but you also don't argue with the people paying you for drinks when they try to clarify what they order. Further, she then confronted the person the lemon drop was for, and threatened to call the police on her for complaining?? I'm not sure what the police were gonna do but they'd probably make a better lemon drop than this lady did.”
Mexican • $
“You’ll find a creative menu, delicious food, fast friendly service and very reasonable prices! I’ll be going back in the future… often!”
Juice • $
“I remember there used to be a Juice It Up! location at Tempe marketplace like a decade ago and I was crushed when they closed because I would go all of the time. I am so glad they are back, the strawberry wave is fantastic and I just love this place so much!!!”
Asian • $$
“it was easiest one of most flavorful hotpot spots!! worth the trip!!😋😋😋”
Bar • $
“Good prices chill vibes.. definitely recommend Pullin up and having some drinks”
Fast Food • $
“the mutton burger was pretty good. they had pulled mutton instead of a patty. the gulab jamun with ice cream wasn't worth $6 in my opinion, though the tutti fruti ice cream was good.”
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.”
“Went there for a friends bday and the girls were very attentive and very polite. The food was amazing I had the cheeseburger with all of the workings. My friends had the wings and she devoured the plate. It was her first time and my second. They did not disappoint.”