Restaurants Near Mill Ave & ASU

Tempe restaurants near Mill Avenue & ASU

Tempe restaurants near Mill Avenue & ASU

You’ll easily satisfy your food cravings in Downtown Tempe, including the famed Mill Avenue, which is located near the Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe Campus. This pedestrian-friendly area of Tempe is welcoming to all, with restaurants ranging from inexpensive college eats to more high end, charming cafes that are perfect for a date night.
Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU

Lucero Rooftop Lounge and Terrace

Designed for the adventurous and bold, and emulating the starry night sky, Lucero is an upscale concept featuring a tapas-style menu with small sharable plates as well as signature dishes and enviable craft cocktails by executive chef Chris Castro.

7 E. University Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(602) 794-8670
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex

Mesquite Fresh Street Mex

Mesquite is a locally-owned Mexican Street Food restaurant serving up mouthwatering tacos, burritos, quesadillas and bowls. All meat is grilled over open flames of mesquite wood, giving a real street flavor you won’t find anywhere else!

505 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 550-7052
Society by EVO Tempe

Society by Evo

Society by EVO is located near ASU Tempe. Enjoy a striking social dining experience in a glowing rose quartz bar top, textured flower accent wall while greenery and flowers suspended overhead. Open from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. and serving food till 1:30 a.m. daily!

920 E. University Dr. #204
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 550-7801
Hundred Mile Brewing Company

Hundred Mile Brewing Company

Hundred Mile Brewing Company (HMBC) offers 24 hand crafted beers, a full menu, signature cocktails and wine. Enjoy the vibe inside or on their outdoor, pet-friendly patio. Located on the north side of Tempe Town Lake. Female owned and ASU alum.

690 N. Scottsdale Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Terra Tempe at the Westin Tempe

Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits

Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits combines the rustic flavors of Arizona with traditional Southwestern dishes providing guests with an innovative menu of elevated Sonoran cuisine. Guests can also enjoy nature-infused craft cocktails, local Arizona breweries, and an unexpected wine list.

11 E. 7th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 968-8885
Foche Cafe and Bistro

Foch Café & Bistro

Foch Café & Bistro is a locally-owned restaurant with American-European inspired dishes + craft cocktails made with house-made juices. Foch offers a full sit-down dining experience, a grab-and-go market with coffee bar, and catering for events.

21 E. 6th St. #146
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 398-8534
414 Pizza and Pub

414 Pub & Pizza

414 Pub Pizza & Karaoke offers scratch made New York style pizzas, hand dipped and breaded appetizers, jumbo hot wings and more. Enjoy the "Best of Phoenix" karaoke every single night at 414. Independently owned and operated, everyone feels like family at 414.

414 S. Mill Ave. #118
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 829-3536
Spinelli's Pizza

Spinelli’s Pizza

Spinelli's Pizza is an authentic Philly style pizzeria offering dine in, carry out and delivery. Pizza Today Magazine Hot 100 Independent pizzeria of the year award winner four consecutive years and counting.

420 S. Mill Ave. #101
Tempe, AZ 85281

(602) 800-5300
Harry's Place inside Tempe Mission Palms

Harry’s Place

Tantalizing to the eye and palate, this Tempe Town Lake restaurant sets the tone in the late afternoon and evening in downtown Tempe.  Featuring local farms and purveyors, the menu highlights American dishes with a unique southwestern flair. Located inside the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel.

60 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 317-1556
Canopy by Hilton: Tempe, AZ photographed by Stephen Denton in June 2020

Alter Ego

Alter Ego, the Canopy hotel’s signature restaurant, serves up elevated fusion cuisine made with fresh locally and regionally sourced ingredients and an inventive craft cocktail program that aims to set the bar for elevated cocktail culture.

108 E. University Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(602) 612-7871
The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen

The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen

The Lodge is a locally owned and operated bar/restaurant that makes great food from scratch. They have a humongous patio with plenty of TVs. Featured on Triple D and owned in part by NFL Pro Bowler and Minnesota Viking, Jared Allen.

26 S. Farmer Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 967-0578
Sauce Pizza and Wine Tempe

Sauce Pizza & Wine

Sauce Pizza & Wine is now open at The Union Tempe! Pair your favorite wine or a local craft brew with one of our hand-stretched pizzas or gourmet salads for the complete the Sauce dining experience. 

705 S. Myrtle Ave., Suite 101
Tempe, Arizona 85281

(480) 597-4260
Otto's Pizza in Tempe

Otto Pizza & Pastry

This family-owned and operated restaurant has been in business in Tempe for more than 20 years for good reason. Otto and his team make delicious New York style pizza with homemade dough and French and Italian-inspired sandwiches.

804 S. Ash Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 966-4292
Phoenicia Cafe

Phoenicia Cafe

Since 1996, this family-owned Mediterranean restaurant serves delicious dishes such as chicken kabob, shish kafta, gyros and tabouli, alongside a small grocery store.

616 S. Forest Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 967-8009
Varsity Tavern

Varsity Tavern

Enjoy dining and entertainment under one roof with delicious and unexpected lunch and dinner fare, a lively happy hour, a nightclub, lounge and an open-air space with panoramic views of Mill Avenue.

501 S. Mill Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281

(480) 534-8620
 
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