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Alter Ego, Tempe, AZ
Alter Ego, Tempe, AZ
Alter Ego, Tempe, AZ
Alter Ego, Tempe, AZ
Alter Ego, Tempe, AZ

Alter Ego

4.0
4
290 Reviews
$30 and under
Asian
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Alter Ego is a ground floor restaurant and bar where every day is about celebrating life and living in the moment. We are eclectic and adventurous yet timeless, and comfortable. We never take ourselves too seriously, yet are always prepared to rise to the occasion. We have an appreciation for the rich history and heritage of Tempe and will look to add a fun twist of flair to make room for new memories for generations to come. We are a little tongue and cheek, yet will always make you feel special.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Asian, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (602) 612-7871
  • Website
    https://www.alteregotempe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Location
    108 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Cross street
    University Ave and S. Myrtle Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking only available at property. Complimentary for the first two hours with validation. Entrance is off of S. Myrtle Ave.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Interactive Murder Mystery Show

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 26, 2023 only
    We are excited to partner with, The Mystery Mansion Dinner Theatre, the longest running dinner theater in Arizona's history. Since 1989! Come join their crazy cast of characters as you try to solve a murder while being subjected to murderous puns. Audience participation makes every show unique. All shows include a three-course dinner served to you by the suspects. Murder At The Vampire's Wedding - A Bloody Good time - Doors open at 6:45pm - Show starts at 7:30pm - Includes a 3 course meal (drinks not included) - If you plan on drinking alcohol, we highly suggest you prepurchase a bottle of wine as not to interrupt the show once it begins. You can choose to add on bottles at check out. No refunds.

What 290 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Innovative

  • East Valley

    Good for business meals

  • East Valley

    Innovative

290 Reviews

  1. Rgregs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food wasn’t good tbh… burger was dry. Flatbread was burnt… sandwich bread was too chewy. Fries were good. Every water had “coffee grounds in it, even the ones the server replaced lol. Still okay tho

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  2. Rodygirl87

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Fantastic Service - food was good, but thought menu was limited. We definitely visit again.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4
    Had a 5pm reservation, drinks took almost half an hour to arrive and food was an hour wait. Maybe 15 other people on the floor. The salad was flavorful but the pork belly flat bread was bland. Wasn’t worth dealing with down town Tempe traffic and parking.

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  4. StephanieT

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, delicious food. Wish the drinks weren’t so expensive.

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  5. PamM

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience5
    When we came in the dining area was empty. You would think the service would be top notch. It definitely was not. It was extremely poor. The food was slow to arrive. The waitress “forgot” a salad. The flavors on some of the dishes were off. The waitress didn’t ask why some food wasn’t eaten. The cooks were on their phones the majority of the time in plain view and not wearing gloves while handling food. Highly don’t recommend trying this establishment.

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  6. EricE

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shrimp appetizer , salad, and salmon entree were all excellent. On the pricey side but the tastes seem worth the money

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We went for the Disney experience dinner. It was so fun and the food was delicious. They had Mickey and Minnie, and lots of fun drinks and menu items.

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  8. Jessica

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and fun atmosphere. Definitely recommend trying one of the monthly themed chef dinners!

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  9. LauraS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    We had been to an Alter Ego themed dinner before and loved it, so we were super excited to have our anniversary dinner here. However, we were very disappointed with the experience. I made the reservation for 2 people, wanting an intimate setting for our anniversary, but we were placed on a small table with another couple who were also expecting their own table. When you make a reservation for 2 people, you expect to have your own table, but Alter Ego was more interested in making money than making their guests comfortable. Additionally, there were also several changes to the food and drinks that went against the posted menu; they changed the whole last cocktail and didn’t let anyone know. The food was also below par. The venison was dry and overcooked, the mousse was overset, and the portions were tiny! We left this 5 course hungry and got a snack on the way home. We have done several coursed dinners in the area, including one from Alter Ego previously, and knew to expect smaller portions since it’s essentially a tasting menu. But these portions were microscopic. Even the couple we shared a table with commented on how they were going to get McDonalds on the way home. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience and we will not be back.

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  10. ChristyT

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience5
    Waited 20 minutes for our drink which didn't taste great - Then got the bill and it was $22 for a subpar skinny margarita. Food was good and server was friendly but there was no urgency to service the customer.

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  11. CourtnieG

    Seattle

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We went to Alter ego for one of their chefs dinners. This one was based around Anthony Bourdain. It was a great experience with great food. One thing I would change would be, maybe showing some Anthony bourdain on the large TV behind the bar instead of basketball since the event was based on this past chef and a tribute to him. Other then that the staff was on point and the food was great.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good place. Delicious food. Nice soft live music. I will definitely return

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  13. PatriciaS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    We had to pay to park. The chicken and waffles were tasty. The Chiliquiles was terrible. We were never offered anything to drink besides water and we had to ask for that to be re-filled a couple of times . The restaurant was not busy at all. I don't feel a need to return.

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  14. TonyH

    Boise

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service. Carl help make the dinner special with his service. Great location.

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  15. Emily

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    We went for dinner on a weekend, total of six people in the entire restaurant (three tables of couples including us). It took 40 minutes for drinks (wine and mezcal) and this was after the fact our waiter forgot the drink order. Our dinner took an additional 40 minutes from the first order (medium rare steak and fish). The steak was cold by the time it was delivered to our table. I believe our waiter was preoccupied with other recreational activities.

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  16. DonnaR

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! We had the best waiter, very friendly and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend and the food was great! Thank you for an awesome experience!

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  17. SandraB

    Phoenix

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best experience, I was looking for a quiet lunch place to work with my associate. This was perfect with the glass enclosed conference room.

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  18. Ciaobabie

    Phoenix

    137 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    137 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable dinner. Small but adequate menu. Food was presented well and delicious. The flatbread was a surprisingly large serving. Service was friendly and attentive. Modern, relaxing decor.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Summer was the best waitress we have had in years.

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  20. AnnH

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food2service3ambience5
    Loved everything about Alter Ego but the food. The salads were disappointing. Mostly lettuce. No inspiration.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was okay, definitely not worth the price. We were the only table and we had to ask for more water. The shrimp dish looked like it was supposed to be cooked in juice per pictures I saw and they give you bread but ours was bone dry and we scrapped the bottom with the bread.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    We made 12:30pm reservations for Mother’s Day. We live near by and was super excited to try this restaurant. We arrived a few minutes early and was told to wait in the lounge area as they were cleaning tables and would help us shortly. 15 minutes later I was able to formally check in with the host. We were a little confused since we had been there waiting awhile and others who didn’t appear to have reservations were being sat before us. We did finally get a table at 1pm. We had asked for a high chair and waited about 10 more minutes until one was brought over. This was a very weird experience. It seemed like there was one server for all the tables even tho there appeared to be several staff members standing around. Unfortunately, the service was really slow and we felt unseen most of the time. They finally brought menus after being sat for 15 minutes. We took silverware from nearby empty tables. It was steady but not super busy. I’m not sure who dropped the ball but the experience was disappointing. We finally got food around 2pm for our 1230 reservation. What I must say is the food was outstanding, some of the best breakfast I’ve had. We will probably enjoy their take out but will likely not go sit down.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    waited an extra 30 minutes for tables to be cleaned, didn’t see anyone cleaning for the last ten minutes… on mother’s day… although the live music was nice

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  24. PhilipF

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had the whipped feta, chicken wings and the trout. Everything was delicious and well seasoned. Definitely would try again when back in town

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  25. Peggy

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for the May the 4th Be With You Star Wars 5 Course Dinner and it phenomenal. The food and drink pairings were delicious and well-thought out and the staff friendly and accommodating. Such a terrific experience!

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  26. Padme

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We attended the Star Wars Dinner for the second year in a row. While we had an excellent time, and it was fun to see all of the Star Wars nerds again, our experience this year wasn’t as great as the previous year. I feel as if last years event the portions were larger, the drinks were larger, the food told more of the Star Wars story, and the overall ambience of the night was better. Last year you were told a story, while you had your food, where you verbally walked through different areas of the saga such as Tatooine, Batuu, Ensor and why you were eating the dish, and the passion behind the dish was really felt. This year just felt rushed, and not as immersive. We still had an excellent time, but definitely enjoyed the experience from the first dinner much more.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Came for a Star Wars “special event”. Here’s how it was decorated: one cardboard cutout and a really really sad balloon arch with half the balloons half inflated. The food was terrible! It was a five course tasting and not a single course was good. A taco with pork and sliced sausage and so much horseradish that’s all you tasted. Then bland noodles. Then a dry turkey meatball. Then the most disgusting stew I’ve ever tasted. Dessert was a Amon pie with the driest cookie I’ve ever had the misfortune to put in my mouth. I was really looking forward to this event, but I’ll never go back to Alter Ego again!

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  28. llevitt

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was OK. Had to ask for drinks multiple times.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our server was very nice but they were clearly short staffed.

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  30. Kwit

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great spot for a casual light meal with work colleagues

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  31. EthanS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing date night spot ate apps to full us up and was perfect

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  32. BRIANG

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    What a lovely restaurant to have near the bad food of Mill Avenue. A short excellent menu (including muhammara!) in a pleasant setting. Let's patronize the place...

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  33. SamS

    Salt Lake City

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    There is no hostess to check in with and the wait staff seemed annoyed that we were asking for help. We ordered breakfast and it took over an hour to arrive. When it did arrive it was too cold to eat. I would avoid this restaurant.

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  34. Raye954

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cute place. Attached to the Cambry Hotel. Great food and service.

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  35. SheilainBelltown

    Seattle

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice hotel lobby restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, a nice music vibe and fresh food. Just in from San Diego and enjoyed my steak salad (great steak and avocado on a mix of greens). Server Casey was especially attentive and helpful.

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  36. MokiMan

    Salt Lake City

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food lacked a wow this is good factor. Don’t get me wrong, it was okay but not great. Not good enough for me to return.

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  37. tinad

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4
    Interesting concept but it doesn’t really turn into tasty food. We felt ignored by the service even with the restaurant being pretty empty. The prices suggest high quality but it’s just expensive . Won’t go back.

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  38. Karin123

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food Beautiful establishment Service was great

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Service: entire service staff was friendly and attentive. Food: A mixed bag...Bruschetta was top notch. Shrimp appetizer were very tasty, but over priced. Steak in the steak was mid tier quality, although cook to the perfect wellness. Ambiance: A modern decor and nice atmosphere.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Not sure if it was understaffing but we were not served very well. Waffle was hard as a rock and the chicken was not very good.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Alter Ego offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (602) 612-7871.

Alter Ego is rated 4 stars by 290 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alter Ego

108 E University Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281

Additional information

  • Cross street
    University Ave and S. Myrtle Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Tempe
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–10:00 am Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Asian, American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking only available at property. Complimentary for the first two hours with validation. Entrance is off of S. Myrtle Ave.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    LGBTQ+, Women
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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