50 Best American Restaurants in Tempe

“Had the best pasta Alfredo dish ever! Salads looked great too!“

“great views, fun funky decor, great place for cocktails and food“

“Incredible service great food fair pricing and owners who actually care about customers“

“I haven’t had a single menu item that I haven’t absolutely loved!“

“Great food & servers. All was perfect.“

“Good customer service and fast service.“

“Great food. Wonderful staff.“

“Just as good as Tony Luke’s or Joe and Pats. Definitely will be returning. Wish you were a little closer to Eastmark.“

“Good place for breakfast!“

“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.“

“I recommend the parm chicken sandwich and the pizza. I wish they would put the sandwich back on the menu even if it is served on a different bread roll. The only negative thing for us is the volume. It is not a good venue to catch up with friends because you can't hear the conversation over the music and TV. The booths are comfortable and tha bar is always hopping.“

“Close to my hotel glad I checked it out! Good burgers good selection of TAP beers 🍻 and Staff/Bartenders are really awesome 😉“

“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“

“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.“

“Best Adult beverages! Super fun place!“

“Kathy at the front was so nice (and patient) with us. We had never been to a Culver's amd she walked us through the menu so patiently (we definitely didn't need to take that long at a fast food joint). She was so sweet. Everyone that worked there was so kind and friendly. And the burger was delicious.“

“Friendly staff. Wonderful tasty fresh continental and hot buffet options as well as made to order omelets. Staff are meticulous on cleanliness and keeping the buffet line clean, stocked and appealing. Unbeatable price point. Relaxing environment.... loved my experience. Would higgly recommend!“

“My fiancé and I have loved D’lite even when it was called D’lish! We have tried most things on the menu, but mainly go back for the California Club. I love love love that D’lite is now blue zone certified, so you know that what you’re eating is gonna give you years, not take them off. Always an excellent experience there!“

“I had many amazing experiences with all of the staff members throughout the hotel during our stay for conference. The front desk staff, the bar staff, the conference room staff.... everyone was super friendly and nice. The guys outside helping with cars, the shuttle and such were probably the most helpful. We talked to all different shifts and met them all and they were just so nice. Today I checked out and forgot my blanket somewhere. We knew it was in hotel but the shuttle was leaving. Otto ran up to look for it but we had to leave to go to airport. I swear I literally got off the shuttle and was looking for my passport and turned around and there he was with my blanket!! Who is so kind!? Thank you to the whole staff for being so kind but Otto....that was a Minky and was over $200!! Wasn't just any blanket and Ohio is not close to Arizona! Thank you so so so much!!!“

“We love everything we always stop for a drink so yummy 😋“

“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!“

“Wonderful food, fast, friendly!“

“Really great food: fresh ingredients and flavorful. I highly recommended“

“Amazing tater tots and chicken tacos!!“

“Twin peaks experience was a 10/10! Trinity was our server at the high tops on sat afternoon and our service was quick friendly and attentive! Food and drinks were absolutely delicious! We will happily be back! Can’t leave without trying a 29 degree twin peeks beer too 🤞🏻🤩“

“Try cute place with some vegan options that are clearly labeled! We loved the decor and the service was also great! Originally thought this was fully vegan which it is not. Easy to pick something but wish they had more options, especially dessert- only a pudding is Plantbased“

“I went specifically for one of the limited time pot roast sandwiches and it was DELICIOUS!! I hope they keep them permanently.“

“***Edited: I need to edit my comments based on my trip today. When I started to order an extra bun, she told me the chicken was much smaller now. Last time I could have made a second sandwich with the chicken left over. The chicken is now barely the size of the bun, and the sauce tasted like they tossed in too much chili powder. If this were my only trip in, I would not go back again. My sandwich today was barely two stars. Last time I gave it a five. It was a disappointment since I brought someone with me who had never been. My fries were also not the same quality. There wasn’t much flavor and they were overcooked. Definitely not what I originally experienced.

ChikPop has amazing chicken sandwiches. We had both the Hot Honey and a Maple Truffle sandwiches with fries. The Hot Honey is probably the best chicken sandwich I’ve ever had, and the seasoned fries were really good as well. Ordering from the kiosk was easy, and the order was out in about 15 minutes tops. Definitely worth another trip.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food, Great Service, Great views“

“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.“

“Cool, modern, chic! Dog lovers ❤️“

“Teadora excellent waitress...very friendly Friday 5/13 7.00 am“

“We LOVED this place!! Great food and AMAZING customer service too! We will be back!“

“Most reviews mention that the wait staff are friendly and helpful, and are able to recommend suitable beer and food pairings.“

“Friendly staff (Blake and Mikaela(sp?). Good food! Enjoyed our breakfast!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food was fantastic - service was great“

“Stopped in today for our first visit. Food was amazing. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will definitely be back!! I recommend their pastrami bang/bang burger!!“

“Amazing day this place is a great neighborhood find for football, great drinks and awesome food, the regulars are nice and welcoming. You should come check it out! We will definitely be back!“

“Food is always fresh and delicious and the staff is very friendly and helpful.“

“Wonderful spot - exceptional service and friendly environment, plus great food. Thank you, Paul, Mia and the team for exemplifying the best in hospitality.“

“Fresh made delicious pasta, amazing brunch menu, exotic wine selections, and an amazing atmosphere! Love this place definitely recommend 👌👩‍🍳😘“

“Friendly fast service always! Great staff“

“I love taking my family to this location. The employees are always so helpful and kind to us. We always have such a great time here. The girl who helped us at the bowling desk was so kind to me and made sure me and my family were happy with our shoes. This is my favorite main event to come to! 😊“

“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!“

“Good Outdoor Dining🤙🤙🤙“