The lively, colorful city of Tempe, Arizona, is a bit of a treasure trove when it comes to food. From luxury, farm-to-table restaurants with a panoramic view of the city to exquisite eateries that highlight the region’s Southwestern cuisine, Tempe is simply brimming with restaurants.
To experience the magic of Tempe and its world-class dining options, be sure to book a stay at one of our luxurious vacation rentals, which will provide you with the perfect home base to eat your way through the best restaurants near Tempe!
Top of the Rock Restaurant
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- Price: $$$
- Address: 2000 W Westcourt Way Tempe, AZ
- Website: TopoftheRockRestaurant
- What to order: Miso Glazed Sea Bass and Heirloom Tomato Salad.
Perched atop the Marriott Phoenix Resort in Tempe, Top of the Rock is an unmissable, high-end dining experience in Arizona. Top of the Rock serves farm-to-table cuisine that incorporates the local Tempe culture.
Their ever-changing menu currently includes delicacies like their Miso Glazed SeaBass, Jumbo Scallop, and Prawns, Sonoran Enchilada, and four different options for steak: Ribeye, NY Strip, Filet Mignon, and a Cowboy Steak for two.
Culinary Dropout
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- Price: $$
- Address: 149 S Farmer Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Website: Culinarydropout.com
- What to order: Soft Pretzels, Provolone Fondue, and 36 Hour Pork Ribs.
Ready to check out a fun gastropub in Downtown Tempe? You’ll want to check out Culinary Dropout, a hip British-style gastropub. Famous for their lip-smacking, 36-hour slow-braised pork ribs, their menu is packed with a creative mix of starters, soups, shareable plates, sandwiches, and entrées. The menu highlights include Turkey Pastrami Sandwich, Pub Burger, and Fried Chicken.
Some of their co*cktail creations include a Paloma Spritz, Spiced Mezcal Daiquiri, and their El Matador, complete with anejo tequila, elderflower, ginger agave, and orange bitters.
As if that’s not enough, the vibe is irresistibly welcoming, with plenty of indoor/outdoor seating, a foosball table, and TV screens to keep you entertained.
Ghost Ranch
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- Price: $$
- Address: 1006 E Warner Rd #102-103, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Ghostranchaz.com
- What to order: Aztec Cake and Chicken Enchiladas.
For a foray into modern Southwest cuisine, visit Ghost Ranch in Tempe. This Tempe restaurant fuses the best of the Wild West with a Mexican twist.
Their taco platters, hearty enchiladas, and scrumptious steaks, chicken, and fish—grilled to perfection on a wood-fired grill—are what put Ghost Ranch on the Tempe culinary scene.
With that in mind, the Ghost Ranch experience isn’t just about the food. The ambiance is distinctly Western and sophisticated – the perfect setting for a night out in Phoenix.
Social Hall
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- Price: $$
- Address: 715 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Azsocialhall.com
- What to order: The Cubano.
Social Hall is a unique and inviting Tempe restaurant that serves Latin American fare with a Southwest flare. Their menu includes wings, Lobster Mac, Elote, a Brisket Quesadilla, a Cubano, and more.
If you’re looking for a good happy hour in Tempe, this is it. They run Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm and on the weekend from 3 pm to 6 pm, and Reverse Happy Hour from 10-Midnight!
During happy hour, you can enjoy $4 Draft Beers, $4 House Wines, and $5 Sangria.
Four Peaks Brewing Company
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- Price: $$
- Address: 1340 E 8th St #104, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Fourpeaks.com
- What to order: Blackened Chicken Quesadilla and Poutine.
Four Peaks Brewing Company is a buzzing, beloved brewery and restaurant in Tempe, Arizona. Known for its award-winning craft beer, it combines a local brewery’s charm with a top-tier restaurant’s food offerings.
At this restaurant near Tempe, you can enjoy burgers and pub snacks like wings, spinach dip, pretzels, quesadillas, soups, salads, and sandwiches. Some of the most popular, year-round beers they brew include their Scotch Ale, Imperial Hazy IPA, and their dark, chocolatey, oatmeal stout.
They have both indoor and outdoor seating.
Society by Evo
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- Price: $$$
- Address: 920 E University Dr #204, Tempe, AZ
- Website: SocietybyEvo.com
- What to order: Flora Fizz and the Seared Salmon.
This boutique, Italian-inspired restaurant serves a mix of salads, pasta dishes, and tasty starters and share plates. Some of their more unique and popular menu items worth sharing with the table are their bacon-wrapped dates and Ahi Tuna Cups. For entrees, people love their seared salmon, Scallop Risotto, and Margarita Pasta. Society by Evo is also well-known for their craft co*cktails.
The Hudson Eatery and Bar
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- Price: $$
- Address: 1601 E Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Hudsontempe.com
- What to order: Burgers and bourbon.
The Hudson Eatery and Bar is a local secret in Tempe. Unbeknownst to the university students, this is one of the best restaurants near Tempe. The Huston Eatery and Bar is famous for its classic, homestyle comfort food and bourbon.
This neighborhood favorite serves wings, salads, bowls, and what they’re most famous for- their burgers. Some of their burger offerings include their signature Boom Boom burger, Mushroom Swiss Burger, and Bacon Burger.
The Hudson Eatery and Bar also has a very extensive whiskey list and various co*cktails.
Morning Squeeze
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- Price: $$
- Address: 690 S Mill Ave #110, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Morningsqueeze.com
- What to order: The Smoked Salmon Benedict.
Morning Squeeze is a healthy breakfast restaurant with a bright and cheerful ambiance, open bar seating inside, a large, pet-friendly patio outside, and some of Tempe’s best breakfast and coffee drinks.
Morning Squeeze serves benedicts, omelets, ‘fresh and clean’ dishes like avocado toast and overnight oats, along with pancakes, chicken & waffles, and several egg dishes. If you’re coming in later in the day, you can enjoy their ‘afternoon delights’ menu, which includes a variety of sandwiches and salads.
This restaurant near Tempe also offers a fun mix of brunch co*cktails, including five different bloody marys, a mimosa flight, Irish Coffee, an Espresso martini, and more.
Snooze Eatery
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- Price: $$
- Address: 615 S College Ave Suite 103 & 104, Tempe, AZ
- Website: SnoozeEatery.com
- What to order: Signature Pancake Flight and the Snooze Breakfast Burrito.
This vibrant, retro-themed restaurant puts a new spin on classic breakfast dishes. Their omelet menu includes a Garden Harvest Omelet and a Crab & Asparagus Omelet. They serve Huevos Tostadas and Adobo Roasted Veggie Breakfast Tacos if you’re craving a southwestern flair with your meal.
Accompanying the main course, Snooze offers the best of breakfast and brunch beverages, including coffee, juices, co*cktails, and mocktails with your breakfast or brunch. Snooze does get busy, but we appreciate how you can add your name to the waitlist on Yelp or from their website if you’re short on time.
Rigatony’s
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- Price: $$
- Address: 1850 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Rigatonys.com
- What to order: The Baked Rigatoni.
Rigatony’s is an authentic, family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria in Tempe. They’re open for lunch and dinner and serve spectacular pasta dishes, seafood, pizzas, sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Their signature dishes include specialties like Chianti Short Ribs, Chicken Marsala, Chicken Parmesan, and their Sicilian Chop, a tender roasted loin cut pork chop. You can pair your Italian dinner with a co*cktail, Italian soda, or a wine from their extensive wine list.
Perfect Pear Bistro
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- Price: $
- Address: (North Tempe) 603 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ
- Address: (South Tempe) 9845 S Priest Dr, Tempe, AZ
- Website: Perfectpearbistro.com
- What to order: The Perfect Pear Salad or the Grilled Cheese.
Perfect Pear Bistro offers a healthy, creative twist on classic American comfort foods. Their menu features mouthwatering salads, quinoa bowls, tacos, sandwiches, and pasta dishes at a very reasonable price.
Delicious, healthy, affordable food paired with a warm, inviting, and rustic ambiance makes Perfect Pear Bistro one of our favorite Tempe restaurants.
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant
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- Price: $$
- Address: 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Website: Kabukirestaurants.com
- What to order: Dynamite Roll and Garlic Edamame.
Kabuki Japanese Restaurant is a bit of a restaurant celebrity when it comes to the Tempe food scene. Their menu showcases a wide range of traditional Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura.
They also have fun and new sushi rolls like their Garlic Asparagus Salmon Roll and signature Kabuki Roll with spicy crunch roll topped with tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy albacore, spicy tuna, smelt egg, salmon egg, and crab.
Alter Ego
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- Price: $$
- Address: 108 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ
- Website: AlterEgoTempe.com
- What to order: Sweet Pear Salad and Banh Mi Bowl.
Alter Ego is a hip and stylish Tempe restaurant that serves delicious, New American cuisine. Their menu includes dishes like Whipped Feta Toast, a Sweet Pear Salad, flatbreads, and a mix of seafood and steak entrees for dinner.
Alter Ego also has a daily breakfast menu and weekend brunch, including breakfast classics like a benedict and burrito and unique dishes like Banh Mi Bowl and Smoked Salmon Board.
Enjoy the Tempe Cuisine Scene
Whether you’re a gourmet enthusiast or a casual foodie, these incredible Tempe restaurants will draw you in and keep you coming back for more.
And when you book your stay at one of our stylish, luxurious, and comfortable vacation rentals, you’ll only be minutes away from the most delicious restaurants in Tempe.
