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Tempe's Dining Destinations

Tempe has a variety of dining destinations to please everyone’s taste buds. An eclectic mix of food options from around the world have all found their way to Tempe for both locals and visitors to enjoy. See our dining listings below for more information about Tempe's great selection. You may also view a complete list of Tempe's dining options.

Arena Sports Bar & Grill
5000 Arizona Mills Cir. #669
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 839-4263

A great place to enjoy dinner with friends and family, sip your favorite cocktail and play over 200 state-of-the-art games! Featuring over 50 big screen televisions, signature cocktails, NFL Sunday Ticket and a fantastic menu.

Arizona Room & Patio Grill
524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 850-7777

Located inside Casino Arizona at the 101 & McKellips, enjoy dining al fresco on our beautiful patio, complete with the sounds of falling water. Open seasonally featuring an elegant Tapas menu.

Bison Witches Bar & Deli
21 E. 6th St. #146
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 894-9104

Bison Witches is a neighborhood hangout that features gourmet deli sandwiches, bread bowl soups, salads, appetizers and a full-service bar with tableside service. Bison Witches has that great small bar feel with great food and a fun atmosphere!

Black Fig Bistro
9700 East Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687
Fax: (480)850-7741

An express service upscale bistro for guests on the go serving homemade soups, fresh salads, specialty pizzas, and handcrafted sandwiches.

Blue Coyote Cafe
9700 East Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687
Fax: (480)850-7741

An upscale, full-service restaurant offering American cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere. The diverse menu ranges from classic sandwiches to freshly prepared salads to dinner entrees.

Byblos Restaurant
3332 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480)894-1945

The family owned Byblos Restaurant, serving the Valley for more than 25 years, using the freshest and finest ingredients prepared from scratch, has been voted AZ Best Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine by the Arizona Republic, Get Out, Phoenix New Times, Google.com and Tempe Magazine.

Cadillac Ranch
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Ste. 2105
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 894-1111
Fax: (480) 894-1222

Locally owned and operated, Cadillac Ranch is the premier destination for great food made fresh daily, amazing cocktails, watching your favorite sports, or to catch the best happy hour, live music and late night fun in the Tempe Marketplace. The only place to give your adventurous side a wild ride on the mechanical bull, Cadillac Ranch has a Rock n’ Roll meets the Wild West atmosphere where you’ll always find a good time, day or night. Whether you’re joining us for an amazing meal, a business gathering, to watch some sports, or to just kick back and have some fun on a Friday or Saturday Night with our resident dj spinning top hits and you old school favorites. Drop your inhibitions at the door, and "saddle up for a good time!"

California Pizza Kitchen
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1253
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-0498

California Pizza Kitchen features an imaginative line of hearth-baked pizzas including the Original BBQ Chicken pizza, and a broad selection of distinctive pastas, salads, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Offering dine-in, take-out, catering and award-winning CPKids Menu.

Canteen Modern Tequila Bar
640 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 110
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 773-7135
Fax: (480) 275-2027

Modern tequila bar specializing in a large 100% agave tequila selection, as well as reasonably priced gourmet regional Mexican food with an emphasis on tacos. Locally owned and operated.

Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge
524 North 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 850-7777

The Cholla Prime Steakhouse & Lounge offers one of Scottsdale’s best fine-dining experiences in an intimate upscale environment. Our taste-tempting menu is prepared by some of Scottsdale’s top chefs and features the best regional cuisine you’ll find anywhere in the Valley.

Cookies From Home
1605 W. University #106
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (800) 543-8133
Fax: (480) 894-3142

Cookies from Home offers delicious hand-crafted gifts for any occasion. With an assortment of freshly baked cookies, brownies, and gourmet chocolates to choose from, a Cookies from Home gift is sure to be well received! Cookies from Home has been serving hand crafted cookies and baked goods for over 30 years. CookiesfromHome.com is easy to shop with gourmet gift options arranged by type, occasion, holiday, category, and price range. Cookies from Home offers all natural and gluten free cookies baked fresh daily. Customized Business Gifts with your company logo or design makes a delicious lasting impression. You can also buy fair trade organic coffee drinks at Cookies from Home. Be sure to check out the Cookies from Home Specials section for the latest discounts and sales.

D'Arcy McGee's
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. # 1220
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 557-9087
Fax: (480) 557-9129

Irish Restaurant and Pub featuring hearty Irish food and libations.  World famous Irish hospitality and a wide selection of International beers on tap.  Come and enjoy our comfortable patio dining.

Dave's Electric Brewpub
502 S. College Ave., Ste. 103
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5353

Dave's Electric Brewpub serves handcrafted beers made with recipes from Arizona's first microbrewery. Enjoy the local craft brews at 5th St. and College. Dining room can accommodate 30 people, and roof-top patio can accommodate 125 people.

Eagle's Buffet
524 N. 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687

The 250-seat Eagles Buffet at Casino Arizona is a spectacular full-service buffet-style restaurant featuring a variety of freshly prepared international cuisine, an incredible fruit and salad bar, amazing seafood, a scrumptious dessert bar, and weekly specials. All at a fantastic price!

Fatburger
414 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 449-9002

The last great hamburger stand since 1952. Offering cooked-to-order 1/3 lb. burgers, chili dogs, homemade onion rings, fries and hand-scooped ice cream shakes. Open late on Friday and Saturday.

Fire + Spice
The Sheraton Phoenix Airport Hotel 1600 S. 52nd St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (800) 346-3049
Fax: (480)966-2392

For lunch and dinner, discover our new restaurant, Fire + Spice.  Enjoy a blending of Southwest cuisine with Arizona influences and flavors.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
905 N. 54th Street
Chandler, AZ 85226
Phone: (480) 940-1900
Fax: (480) 940-2305

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Chandler is an ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine, featuring the finest prime steak and 100 wines by the glass. Join us for a drink after work and sample our collection of 100 wines by the glass, including 30 selected especially for you by our own Wine Manager. Then enjoy an exceptional menu of steak and seafood, including chef-recommended selections such as the 22-oz. Bone-in Rib Eye and the Chilled Seafood Tower. Private dining rooms available: Monterey (seats 70), Napa (seats 24), Sonoma (seats 36), Patio (seats 32). Our proximity to Intel, Motorola and the Ahwatukee foothills makes us an outstanding choice for business dining and private entertaining in the Ahwatukee-Chandler area. We offer innovative menus featuring a multi-course meal at a preset price, paired with a wide selection of wines. For meetings, both of our private rooms are equipped with T1 Internet lines. Please contact us for more information.

Four Peaks Brewing Company
1340 E. 8th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 303-9967
Fax: (480) 303-9964

Arizona's largest brewery located in a turn of the century brick warehouse with award-winning food and hand-crafted ales. Capacity: 160.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant
420 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 201
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 736-0033
Fax: (480) 557-8930

We are a brewery company specializing in German-style lagers and great American cuisine. Group reservations accepted. Capacity: 400.

House of Tricks Restaurant
114 E. 7th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 968-1114
Fax: (480) 968-0080

Nestled just steps from Mill Avenue, House of Tricks is hidden inside two turn-of-the-century homes, behind a romantic vine-strewn courtyard. Eclectic new American menus and extensive wine list. Received Wine Spectator Magazine's Award of Excellence in 2008 and 2009. Events become treasured memories at House of Tricks, a legendary "little out-of-the-way place" nestled amid trees and gardens near Tempe's Mill Avenue. Private dining area or patios can accommodate 10-75 guests. Call (480) 921-8955 to book events.

IKEA Restaurant & Cafe
2110 IKEA Way
Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: (480) 496-5658
Fax: (480)705-0489

Swedish-American cuisine featuring world-famous Swedish meatballs, salads, delicious desserts and many more items to choose from. Kid-friendly features, a relaxed atmosphere for all and cafeteria-style dining options are available. Plus, get a snack from our Bistro or stop by the Swedish Food Market to take home a taste of Sweden today!

La Bocca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
699 S. Mill Ave. #115
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5244
Fax: (480) 967-5693

Neighborhood gourmet pizzeria and wine bar with hip urban feel. Dining tables, couches and an intimate bar provide ample space to socialize or enjoy a great meal. Patio seating on Mill Avenue. Capacity: 100 inside and 50 outside.

Market Cafe
The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (602) 225-9000

Casual dining overlooking a beautiful mountainside waterfall. Serving breakfast and lunch daily, dinner on Friadys and Saturdays.

Milagros
Fiesta Resort Conference Center 2100 S. Priest Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 967-1441
Fax: (480)967-0224

Milagros Restaurant features a flavorful and robust menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner specializing in American and healthy Southwestern cuisine. Try our great breakfast buffet or award-winning tortilla soup!

Monti's La Casa Vieja
100 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-7594
Fax: (480)967-8129

Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Monti’s offers gracious hospitality and great food at reasonable prices. Built in 1871, Monti’s La Casa Vieja (“The Old House”) has a unique Western atmosphere. Originally Tempe’s founding pioneer home, Monti’s has been carefully restored to reveal foot thick adobe walls, river rock in the floors and even a fountain in one of the many large dining rooms. Guests can dine in the very room where Sen. Carl Hayden, “The most important person in Arizona history”, was born in 1877. Known for our steaks but even more known for our freshly baked roman bread – Monti's will keep you coming back for more. Monti’s is just a few short steps from the METRO light rail stop in downtown Tempe. Open for lunch and dinner Sun. – Thur. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

Nello's
1806 E. Southern Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (480) 897-2060
Fax: (480) 838-1990

Award winning pizza since 1983..."In Crust We Trust." This family owned bistro has been charming neighborhood customers with indoor & patio seating, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, heaping salads and desserts for 27 years. A (free) private banquet room "Casa de Lucca," is great for holiday parties, rehearsal dinners, off-site business meetings, birthdays and graduations. Monthly wine tastings tempt even the most sophisticated palates while daily happy hours keep em comin' back for more. Voted "Best Pizza."

Ocean Trail
9700 East Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687
Fax: (480)850-7741

With its azure lighting and its exclusive 19-seat bar, Ocean Trail is the ultimate in sophisticated dining. Specialties include traditional Creole cuisine, such as steamers, raw oysters, Cajun style boils and spicy gumbo. 

Orange Sky
9700 East Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687
Fax: (480)850-7741

This culinary jewel is located on the 15th floor and boasts panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains. Diners can choose from a wide selection of wines by the glass, or a world class list of regional and reserve wines to complement your fine dining experience.

P.F. Chang's China Bistro
740 S. Mill Ave., Ste. 140
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)731-4600
Fax: (480)731-5421

P.F. Chang's offers a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, an extensive wine list and tempting desserts in a stylish, high-energy bistro. Happy Hour is available in the bar and dining room from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. every day.

Pier 54
5394 S. Lakeshore Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 820-0660

Lakeside bar and restaurant. Outdoor venue nestled on the waterfront of the Lakes Community in Tempe. Live music on most Friday and Saturday nights. Casual, yet upscale atmosphere. Capacity: 120.

Prickly Pear
Sheraton Phoenix Airport 1600 S. 52nd St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-6600

Start your morning off right with a breakfast buffet, or choose a delicious dish from the à la carte menu at our new restaurant, Prickly Pear.

Rula Bula Tempe Irish Pub
401 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 929-9500
Fax: (480)929-9506

Lively, fun old world pub and restaurant built in Ireland. Four-star cuisine, pub fare, and perfect pints of Guinness. Live music and courtyard patio bar. 

Rustler's Rooste
8383 S. 48th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Phone: (602)431-6474
Fax: (602)431-6173

Mountain-top rustic Western setting features live music nightly, indoor waterfall, famous tin slide and rattlesnake appetizer. Indoor and outdoor facilities available for groups up to 1,500. Contact banquet sales at (602) 431-6473.

Salt River Cafe
524 North 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (480) 850-7777

Looking for something simple, quick and delicious 24/7? The Salt River Cafe at Casino Arizona is a full-service restaurant offering all your food favorites all of the time. Enjoy mouth-watering pizza, juicy burgers, hot & cold sandwiches, tacos, appetizers, and more, all at a satisfying price any time day or night.

The Mission Grille
Tempe Mission Palms 60 E. Fifth St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 317-1556
Fax: (480)968-7677

Full-service restaurant featuring a new American menu as well as full breakfast and lunch buffets. Indoor and courtyard seating available. Catering. Semi-private dining area can accommodate 40 guests.

The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon
5009 E. Washington St., Ste. 115
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: (602) 273-7378
Fax: (602)224-1371

Arizona's original steakhouse! Known for its premium hand-cut aged steaks, prime ribs, wild game, fresh pork, poultry and seafood. For over 60 years the Stockyards has celebrated the colorful history and characters of Arizona's cattle industry. Private dining rooms available. Excellent choice for groups. Capacity: 260.

The Tavern on Mill
404 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-5887

Located just off Mill Avenue and just blocks from Arizona State University, The Tavern on Mill has something for everyone with almost as much seating space inside as outside. 30 television monitors and flat screens display the latest music videos, sports games and more. The Tavern on Mill offers traditional and southwestern cuisine and is known for its well-rounded beer selection and quality of food.

The Trophy Room
ASU Karsten Golf Course 1125 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 921-8073
Fax: (480)784-4836

The Trophy Room is proud to serve Southwestern cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and specializing in special events. 

The Wandering Horse Buffet
9700 E. Indian Bend Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877)724-4687
Fax: (480) 850-7741

Enjoy our expansive international buffet offering indoor and outdoor seating featuring Italian, Asian, Mexican, Mediterranean and American cuisines. The Wandering Horse buffet features live cooking stations, a fresh salad bar, a carving station, delectable desserts and a brick oven pizza kitchen.

The Willows Restaurant
524 North 92nd St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
Phone: (877) 724-4687

The Willows Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and features a menu of freshly-carved deli sandwiches, scrumptious burgers, a great selection of salads, delicious entrees, tempting desserts, and your favorite breakfast selections in a fun casual atmosphere.

Thirsty Cactus Pool Bar and Grill
The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (602) 225-9000

Open air pool bar and grill serving quick sandwiches, burgers and specialties for lunch.

Thirsty Lion Pub & Grill
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1041
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 968-2920

Our mission is to revolutionize the pub business by combining the traditional values of European and American pubs, creating a gathering place where friends and family can come together to celebrate life, enjoy great food, craft beers, signature cocktails, wines, music and sports. Private and semi-private space available for groups. The private area has a capacity of 80 and is expandable to include the outdoor area. Total capacity: 504 indoors and 120 outdoors.

Top of the Rock
The Buttes, A Marriott Resort 2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282
Phone: (602) 225-9000

Enjoy the most spectacular view in the Valley. Local Artisanal Cuisine. Serving dinner Mon-Sun, from 5:00-9:30 p.m. Amazing Happy Hour specials every day from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Z'Tejas Tempe
20 W. 6th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480)377-1170
Fax: (480)377-1167

Our food is fresh, flavorful and innovative. We take traditional ingredients, spices and cooking techniques from around the South to create a taste without borders. Semi-private dining up to 30 guests.

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