Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Alter Ego

    3.9 (245 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

    Alter Ego Photos

    ALTER EGO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Hipster
    Casual

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Alter Ego

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Brussels sprouts appetizer
    Michelle C.

    I went for dinner here with friends prior to a show at the ASU gammage. The restaurant had a good vibe with a nice and open restaurant area. They also had a great patio that ran along the street. They had an offer with free valet parking if you are attending a show at the Gammage and eat at the restaurant. It was a great deal and nice walk to the theater. Our server, Josh, was friendly, helpful with recommendations and attentive. We shared a side of the Brussel sprouts. They were delicious. I had the vegeyable potstiickers and sticky rice for ny entree. Both were very flavorfulwith good spice.ls. the dipping sauce with the potstickers was very good and not too spicy. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I would definitely dine here again.

    Rob P.

    I've stayed at Canopy by Hilton twice now and both times I booked through Amex and had a $100 food & beverage credit, so I got to try a lot of food at Alter Ego. For a hotel restaurant, it's pretty great. The menu has a lot of options and everything is pretty tasty. As a regular restaurant I'm not quite sure I would go if I lived in the area, but I also wouldn't rule it out. Both trips I had the Fork & Knife Breakfast Burrito and it was absolutely incredible. You can EASILY feed two people with this, and I'm sad to say I almost finished the whole thing this morning. Fast forward 10 hours and I wasn't even that hungry for dinner, but I had the miso salmon which the bartender recommended and was great. The menu was slightly different from a year and a half ago so it's nice to see they don't just let the menu sit for frequent visitors of the hotel. Service has always been excellent from both bars/restaurants in the hotel.

    Bloody Mary and iced chai latte

    Our breakfast experience was fabulous. I had a great Bloody Mary and iced chai latte. The French toast was delicious and the açaí bowl was healthy as well as tasty. The vibe was really nice-plants & flowers everywhere as well as great mood lighting. Our server, Jamie, was kind and attentive. Bar looks great with comfortable seating not too close together. Would 100% recommend.

    Proscuitto Flatbread
    Kayla M.

    Stopped by for dinner on a Tuesday night at 5:45pm. Restaurant was relatively empty with a few tables of people and a few individuals at the bar. Ordered the prosciutto flatbread, miso salmon, a side of brussel sprouts and a side of extra noodles. Server was knowledgable and helpful with recommendations. The prosciutto flatbread was good but was heavy on the balsamic, which was less sweet and more so tart. The salmon dish was also good, but the salmon could have used more sauce. They were willing to accommodate my request for the spice to be removed from the noodle dish, which was awesome, but overall the noodles were relatively bland, so I assume the spice would have helped mask the bland flavor. The brussel sprouts were good and came with bacon and cheese. Overall, the ambience was great, the restaurant was clean, our server was great, and the food was decent.

    Crispy Pork Belly
    Junsheng X.

    Not the best hotel restaurant I've been too, although I appreciate the experimental nature of it. Came here on my checkout day for a quick lunch - the server looked a little done with it all, lol? Food was ok - the crispy pork belly was over fried and too much flavor, and "sticky rice" is just Asian rice.... Maybe it's just the area The latte was good though, but that was about it. Prices felt a little expensive for the taste but it is what it is at a hotel I guess.

    Dinner menu
    Cynthia P.

    Cool restaurant near ASU. Service is friendly and chill. I only had a Diet Coke and the portion was generous for about $5.

    Kung Pao Chicken Wings
    Rachel S.

    The wings weren't spicy but had such good flavor. The orange chicken was nice and spicy, loved the flavor and big portion. Drinks were delicious, melon mule with mezcal was a must. The service lag a little but busy with one server who was attentive enough to grab things when we needed. Cute patio to savor the sunshine in Tempe.

    Red wine
    David L.

    Simple day needed a nice drink... didn't get any food yet, the service was fast. The ambiance in here is really nice the wing are good but actually the califlower was the best I am not sure what they dip them in but they were Amazing ....the food was amazing

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Arugula Salad
    Deanne M.

    Yesterday, I had the Togarashi Tofu and it was very well prepared. The tofu was Avery good flavor and very tender. The surrounding veggies and rice made it a really good lunch. The server - Armando was very helpful and professional. Today, I had the Shaved Brussels Sprouts salad with tofu . It was crunchy, sweet, tangy, and downright delicious! The server, Armando was polite, personal and attentive. Well done.

    Ego Benedict*
    Bristol L.

    Decided to come for brunch myself on a Sunday. I was so happy I did because there was a live music and a small farmers market in the hotel. I ended up grabbing some gifts to go and even got a free tasting of tequila. I would definitely suggest putting some more veggies with the Benedict maybe tomato or avocado could complement it better. Overall, I had a really lovely brunch with great service.

    Inside
    Omari D.

    Alter Ego hosted a paint night but I had plans to check out the bar food as I had been missing special events they were having here over the past few months. Surprised it wasn't as busy on a Friday night, but it was near the holidays so people were sheltered with family. Bartender and host for the night was great. He spent time remembering my name and our drink orders which says a lot about the business... I kept it light on the eats, & went with the Ginger Meatballs, Street Fries and of course, a few drinks from the bar. Ginger Meatballs were impressive and had a lot of flavor... so good that I doubled down and got another round (kinda like my drinks). Drinks from the bar didn't disappoint and on par price wise when it comes to "craft cocktails". Looking forward to my next return trip for dinner!

    Emma N.

    My friend and I stopped in here on a Friday evening for drinks, and there was lots of seating available. We ordered our drinks at the bar, and then sat outside to enjoy the cool weather. The bar tender that helped us was very polite and made our drinks quickly. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but it had mezcal and tequila in it, and it was absolutely amazing! The smokiness of the mezcal hit right at the end and lingered for just the right amount of time. Highly recommend this spot for drinks. I've heard they also do an awesome brunch, so I'll be back for that soon.

    Delicious Cold Press Juices - strawberry lemonade
    Astrid H.

    Really enjoyed our time at Alter Ego for breakfast! Found it on Yelp and figured let's try it. Our server was lovely and attentive and so courteous, we enjoyed him serving us and offering us options when we needed help (I'm indecisive and always ask for help between 2-4 dishes!) and that was great. Went with the Egocado toast and the Eggsando which is a sandwich which was really tasty. It had a special sauce in it and the insides were so tasty. I enjoyed mine with eggs and chicken sausage, it's chopped up and mixed with the egg and went in the sandwich. The hash browns that came with the sando were BOMB though! Wowza, perfectly crispy and flavored very nicely. My girlfriend had an espresso martini and she said it was tasty. I had cold pressed juice which was premade and bottled, it was very tasty. The ambiance of the place was cool and casual, with a bit of flare as they had a live guitarist and singer playing some cool 90s and 2000s acoustic style. That was awesome. Not sure if they do that only on weekends but it gave it a special feel with it playing in the background. Overall we enjoyed it, food was good, spot was good, and service was great.

    Bar area

    See all

    Photo of Ali B.
    799
    1758
    2594

    4 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 15
    Thanks 0
    Love this 19
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dante H.
    401
    12
    9

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2
    Photo of Darya S.
    1448
    3364
    3250

    4 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Alex W.
    171
    927
    1277

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Service was not good. Basically ignored the whole time. Food was fine but not worth it

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Veronica C.
    18
    203
    171

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Really good food (I had the shrimp appetizer which was very rich and garlicky). Also, great service from Emma - thanks!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Andrew K.
    275
    24
    14

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kurt M.
    11
    60
    566

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kevin K.
    4
    109
    59

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Ray M.
    122
    170
    157

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Karim L.
    97
    10
    17

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 7

    Ask the Community - Alter Ego

    Can someone verify if the outdoor patio dining area is dog friendly please?

    Hi Sake! We do allow dogs on the Alter Ego patio.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes! Ample indoor seating, but also a small patio.

    How's parking here?

    Hello! When Visiting Canopy Tempe's Restaurants Alter Ego or ALIBI, we do offer 2 hour validation with purchase or a drink or menu item! Hope to see you soon!

    View All 6 Questions

    You might also consider

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Disco Ball Entrance on the left.  DJ booth behind.

    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.3(85 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I had been waiting what felt like an eternity to try out this disco-themed speakeasy! Disco balls,…read morelots of moving lights, swanky vibes, groovy music, and attentive and intelligent servers! Love it! I started out with a cocktail - the Mega Viral! Once you try it, you will understand the name. One of the more innovative cocktails I have ever had... and I ended up having two! So delicious and an experience in itself!! We enjoyed some light bites as well - the Edamame Hummus and Shishito Peppers. Both were fantastic! I love that their menu points out which items are gluten-free... and our server even warned me that the plantain chips in the Edamame Hummus could have cross-contamination... so I very much appreciate that heads up! I opted to order them anyway and I am so glad I did - so good! And I experienced no gluten issues. Awesome! I'm already looking forward to a return trip! Overall rating: *****FIVE STARS***** Gluten-free rating: *****FIVE STARS*****

    I really wanted to love this place. Let me set off with the positives. The decor, the DJ, the…read moreseating ambience, and overall just vibes are 100%, 5/5 out of five stars. The chicken tenders were fire!!! What is lacking on this occasion was service. The server that we had was so unattentative. I have never been in a cocktail lounge in my life and had to beg for drinks. Our server would wait until every drinks was made for all of her tables before bringing out drinks. It was ridiculous. She was nice but seemed high. I ended up only having 2 drinks. We would have ordered more but they have 90min max seating and we didn't event get drinks for the first 30min. No exaggeration. Also one of my drinks I had to send back. My apple martini tasted like soap. It was like they did clean the glass after giving a soap bath. No bueno. So they need to get their service to match the vibe of a true cocktails lounge. Yes it is a 70s vibe but doesn't mean the lackadaisical style service. I would come back and try again. The music, the atmosphere and the food was good. They gotta get these cocktails together and service. We ended up walking to nearby competitors and that was money lost for DDG.

    Photos
    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Interior

    Interior

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Table seating

    Table seating

    Drop Dead Gorgeous - Smoked whiskey sour!

    See all

    Smoked whiskey sour!

    Filthy Animal - Milk Bread

    Filthy Animal

    4.2(414 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    I want to give 5 stars for the amazing dinner experience at Filthy Animal. I've been a few times…read morenow, and the food and service during dinner have always been incredible. The oysters are a must, the steak is cooked perfectly, and everything is plated so thoughtfully it really feels like a full experience, not just a meal. The dinner staff has also always been attentive, friendly, and on point. That said, I recently came in for brunch and had a very different experience. I'm a huge pancake person, so I was excited to try the strawberry pancakes, but they were honestly disappointing. They were soggy, lacked any fluff, and had more of a cornbread texture than a pancake. The strawberry topping also wasn't very appetizing--it seemed like it was meant to be more of a sauce, but it didn't quite work. I completely understand that higher-end restaurants like to get creative with their dishes, but I think some basics like pancakes should still be done really well. I'll definitely be back for dinner, but I'd probably skip brunch next time.

    This is such a swanky gem in the middle of a college row filled with sports bars and fast casual…read morerestaurants. My colleagues selected this spot for dinner while in town for a conference. We were setup in a separate dining area from the main dining room, which allowed for better conversation without added noise. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive the entire time we were there, which was a couple hours. The milk bread is an absolute must! It's so pillowy soft and the flaky sea salt perfectly compliments it. I ordered the Wise Decision cocktail, which was refreshing. For my entree, I had the shishito Caesar salad and was advised I could add a protein from their skewer selection of chicken, pork belly or oyster mushrooms. I asked the waitress about the chicken and she advised that they are smoked and will appear pink from that, so not to be alarmed, but are moist and really flavorful. While the filet was tempting (and what everyone else at my table ordered), I wanted something lighter. Thankfully I was not disappointed in my selection. The chicken was as delicious as described and could be cut with a fork. The Caesar salad was well dressed, but not soggy. Do I think it was worth the money to add the chicken? Not if I were paying, but since my company paid for it, I think it was worth it. This is a great spot for a date night or special occasion.

    Photos
    Filthy Animal - Private Dining Room

    Private Dining Room

    Filthy Animal - Pibil Dumplings

    Pibil Dumplings

    Filthy Animal - Milk bread

    See all

    Milk bread

    Society

    Society

    4.3(546 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Kitchen open late

    I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

    After the great dinner we had last night, we worried that this might be a letdown. It wasn't. Great…read morecraft cocktails. The crab cake appetizer had a ton of flavor, the meatballs were good as was the whipped feta dip, though it was quite sweet. For the entree, my mom and I got the wild mushroom pasta with chicken. Excellent and not too rich. Just a great meal and half the price of where we went last night.

    Photos
    Society
    Society - Beautiful wall art near restrooms

    Beautiful wall art near restrooms

    Society

    See all

    Social Hall - Breathtaking courtyard at dusk

    Social Hall

    4.2(924 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    $$

    We recently hosted our son's rehearsal dinner for 40 guests at The Social Hall and could not have…read morebeen happier with the experience. Since we were planning the event from out of town, having a team we could trust was incredibly important -- and Bailey and the entire staff handled everything flawlessly. Even the decorations were set up beautifully and exactly as we had hoped. The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Bailey, the Event Coordinator, who was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was organized, responsive, and made everything feel easy and stress-free leading up to the event and the night of the dinner. The highlight was definitely the Rafter Room -- it was even more impressive in person than in the pictures. The space had a great atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner and made the evening feel really special for our family and guests. Highly recommend The Social Hall for anyone looking to host a private event in Tempe.

    All things considered it was an okay visit…read more The food was good and the service was good. We went to support a friend and that part was fun, we really were there for him over the whole experience. It is a good place to bring groups of people or a brunch meeting, if I needed to go back I could.

    Photos
    Social Hall
    Social Hall - Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.

    Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.

    Social Hall - Free arcade games

    See all

    Free arcade games

    Alter Ego - newamerican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...