50 Best American Restaurants in Tempe

“Good customer service and fast service.“

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

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

“Great food, friendly staff. It's our favorite breakfast spot!“

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

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

“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!“

“Great food & servers. All was perfect.“

“We enjoy going to Bubba 33’s. Today was the first day we weren’t greeted upon sitting down. It was going to give it 10 minutes before I went to the hostess stand to say something. At 8 minutes a server stopped by, who we’ve had during a prior visit and apologized as the table we were sat at didn’t have a server on staff yet but he said he’d happily pick up the table. Alec of course didn’t disappoint. I appreciate him apologizing, communicating what happened, and taking us on as his own table. Alec is an amazing server, one of the best. A manager didn’t stop by this visit, but next time we are in and one stops but I will let them know Alec is amazing and takes initiative.“

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

“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.“

“My family was all in town for the first time in 10 years, so we went to Twin Peaks in Tempe. What a great night! The food and drinks were amazing! Our server, Kelsey was friendly, fun, and provided excellent service all evening. To top it off, the manager, Brent, stopped by our table to welcome us and sent over desserts for the table! What a nice gesture! We were all impressed with everything about Twin Peaks and will be back soon!“

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

“One of my favorite healthy places to get breakfast or lunch when I'm on this side of town! Portion sizes are good for me, I ate half my veggie burrito at this point in the pic. The Paradise Glow drink tastes very good, no crash. A tad bit pricey, I added 2 extras in my burrito and altogether was $20. They do have good deals sometimes and points do add up for discounts! Enjoy!“

“★★★★★

Eureka! Tempe is an excellent place to dine! The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, the service is friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious and well prepared. Everything came together for a great experience. Definitely a fantastic spot in Tempe, and I’d gladly visit again!“

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

“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.“

“Meet with a group for lunch every Monday. Staff greets us by name, makes us feel welcome, and never makes us feel rushed to leave. Our orders are taken quickly and food is brought to our table. Food is freshly made, arrives quickly and is always hot. Love this place!“

“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“

“Great food, drinks and service. Badlands cheese steak is very good and the German blonde beer goes well with it. 5 stars!!“

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

“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!!!“

“Wow wow wow! I was invited to try this restaurant and this place was fantastic from food, service and location. The place is located on the 5th floor of friendship village which is an adult retirement community center. The food was so delicious and service was awesome. The ribeye is a must. Chicken dish was also delicious. When I was invited to have dinner here, I couldn't find a full menu so I took some pics of the complete menu for everyone. This place is open to the public but if you are not dinning with a resident, you pay 20% more. The food prices here are really fair so 20% more will still be fair for the quality of the food that they provide. Highly recommend.“

“Flower Child @eatflowerchild is one of those places that just gets it right. From the moment we walked in, everything felt clean, bright, and welcoming. It's fast casual, but honestly, the restaurant looks like it should be full service.

The food was fresh, the service was friendly, and there wasn't really anything to complain about. The music stayed in the background, the temperature was comfortable, and the patio is a great place to enjoy a meal. I also liked the complimentary water station—it was a nice little touch.

Parking in the area can be a pain, so I'd recommend using the parking garage since they validate it.

If you're looking for a healthy meal in a restaurant that feels a step above the typical fast-casual experience, Flower Child is definitely worth checking out.

VFI Rating: 🚶 Worth the Stop“

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

“What a fun place. So many games. Great food. Me and my 3 teens had so much fun!“

“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!!“

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

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

“Amazing tater tots and chicken tacos!!“

“Best Adult beverages! Super fun place!“

“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.“

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

“Friendly fast service always! Great staff“

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

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

“Great food, Great Service, Great views“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“We went to Four Peaks Brewing to try their beer, and I absolutely loved their beer selection! 🍺 I tried the seasonal Grapefruit Hop Knob and the Oatmeal Stout, and both were great.

As for the food, the wings were just okay, but the Salmon BLT was amazing! The Brezelburger was also just okay, while the kids really enjoyed the fish and chips.

The sauces were okay, they were very runny and could definitely use more flavor. Overall, I really enjoyed the beer selection and the Salmon BLT was definitely a highlight!“

“Wonderful food, fast, friendly!“

“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.“

“Good Outdoor Dining🤙🤙🤙“

“We love the family day deal that they run for $15. The food is good. My kids love the laser tag, and the ropes course. We also got an hour of bowling, with a big family it may not be a while game.
My only reservation is some of their arcade games were not working. But they refunded our cards.“