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Perfect Pear Bistro - North Tempe
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(8)Perfect Pear Bistro is a delightful culinary gem in Tempe, offering a fresh take on comfort food. This women-owned bistro specializes in New American cuisine, with a focus on delicious sandwiches that cater to diverse tastes. Enjoy a casual, trendy atmosphere filled with the aroma of fresh ingredients and friendly service. The full bar is perfect for sipping cocktails or craft beers while catching up with friends, and outdoor seating lets you bask in the Arizona sun. Committed to sustainability, Perfect Pear Bistro uses compostable containers and encourages diners to bring their own. The menu features innovative dishes like Hummus Nachos and Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos, along with satisfying options like the Pear Cobb salad and Cabo Spicy Cobb. For lighter fare, the Field of Greens section offers unique salads, and there are plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. Perfect Pear Bistro is where comfort food meets conscious dining.Cocina Chiwas - Tempe
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Mexican•4.8(93)James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.
North Italia - Tempe
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(143)At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Tempe
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.7(2,968)The Keg Steakhouse + Bar serves the finest cuts of succulent steak, aged for tenderness and grilled to perfection. Prime Rib is a Keg specialty, slow roasted, hand carved and perfectly seasoned with special Keg spices. The restaurant also serves delicious seafood, memorable appetizers, crisp salads and decadent desserts. A casual ambiance and friendly, very knowledgeable staff are proud and reliable trademarks of The Keg Steakhouse + Bar. You'll find a truly comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere accompanied by a fun and up-scale bar setting where guests can enjoy an excellent wine list, signature Keg martinis, and refreshing cocktails.
Filthy Animal
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(304)From the Pretty Decent Concepts team comes Filthy Animal. Elegant and wild, this concept is inspired by the beauty and brutality of the jungle. Featuring a wood fire cooking pit as the focal point of the restaurant, this concept is delivering a dining experience like no other in Arizona.King's Fish House - Tempe
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.6(2,070)Established in 2007, King’s Fish House is Tempe’s choice for seafood. Located at The District, King’s Fish House features a large selection of fresh oysters, seasonal catches, sushi and live shellfish, including lobster and crab, on a menu that changes daily.
We’ve been in restaurants a little while – three generations, to be precise. A long time ago, we embarked on a road trip in search of the ultimate seafood experience. We traveled down highways and byways, pulled up a seat, put on bibs and soaked up the seafood experience: the no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable.
Welcome to the House that Seafood Built.
Come gather with us, celebrate, relax and enjoy a seafood dining experience of high quality, comfort, service and value.
Lucero
Price: Expensive•Southwest•4.5(205)Capture iconic sunsets from our rooftop bar and restaurant in downtown Tempe. Designed for the adventurous and bold, and emulating the starry night sky, sip craft cocktails and savor tantalizing cuisine at Lucero.
Please note, we do not accept reservations for our rooftop patio. These are available on a first come, first serve basis.Drop Dead Gorgeous
Price: Moderate•Cocktail Bar•4.5(41)Step into Drop Dead Gorgeous, a dazzling 70s-inspired disco cocktail lounge where vintage glamour meets modern indulgence. With plush velvet seating, sleek gold accents, and a shimmering disco ball spinning overhead, every corner of this sultry hideaway is dripping in retro allure. The neon glow meets the rhythm of funky basslines and soulful vocals, creating a high-energy atmosphere that feels like a night at Studio 54—reimagined for the modern sophisticate. DDG is 21+ concept.
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- RRaymondPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoI stopped by Filthy Animal in Tempe today and was seriously impressed. The food was absolutely incredible—packed with flavor, fresh, and clearly made with care. Every dish we ordered hit the mark, and the creativity on the menu really stands out. On top of that, the service was just as good as the food. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what they do, which made the whole experience even better. It’s one of those places you walk out of already planning your next visit. If you’re in Tempe and looking for a place with great vibes, killer food, and top-notch service, Filthy Animal is a must-try. Highly recommend!More infoFilthy AnimalPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tempe•4.6
- PPattiPhoenix / Arizona •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmbience was Fun drinks were delicious and service was fast. Good Pic!More infoDrop Dead GorgeousPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Tempe•4.5
- LLilianaPhoenix / Arizona •6 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoThe ambience was great - beautiful views at sunset. The staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was very good, and it was refreshing to get portions that are not enormous. The drinks were tasty but maybe a bit watered down. I would still recommend and will be going back again.More infoLuceroPrice: Expensive• Southwest• Tempe•4.5
- AAmyPhoenix / Arizona •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 18, 2025The Willian’s night was great. Food and cocktail theme was spot on and delicious combinations. Will be back again soon.More infoAlter EgoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Tempe•4.3
- JJenniferVIPPhoenix / Arizona •28 reviews5.0Dined on Mar 3, 2025Such a beautiful place to watch the sunset but there wasn’t anyone to greet us or to give us a table that we reserved on Open Table when we got there so we ended up at the bar, unfortunately. They weren’t that hospitable at all which for bartenders in a place like this was rather surprising. They actually acted annoyed by having to acknowledge us and were not friendly.More infoSkysill Rooftop + LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Tempe•3.8
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Tempe belongs to a group of suburbs to the east of Phoenix collectively known as the East Valley. The multi-cultured food scene reflects the city's diverse origins and rapidly expanding demographics. As the home of Arizona State University, Tempe features many excellent casual joints with unique menu options. Restaurants specializing in seafood, pizza, steaks and chicken can be found throughout the city. However, it's the Mexican influence that rules here, and authentic food, drinks and entertainment abound. It's a college town with a nightlife that's just as vibrant as its bustling daytime scene. You'll find that Tempe offers something for everyone.
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