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    Bad Jimmy's

    4.1 (64 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Side salad 20/10! GET THIS
    Geneva B.

    Love Bad Jimmy's! Such a great ambiance, delicious food, and quick service. This was my first time trying their side salad and OMG I will crave this everyday from now on. Burgers were very good, slightly salty but not enough to be upset about it. Fries were hot and crispy. The prices are a little steep, but for the quality of food and prepared hot when ordered, it's worth it.

    Wings, waffle fries, smash burger.  Wings are smoked and incredible!
    Stephen F.

    Loved everything about this place! It is a high class restaurant masquerading as a dive burger bar! Clean, fun and very interesting decor. The staff were great, had several good conversations. BUT the food!!! Its everything I want in a dive joint for burgers, fries and wings!

    Classic, requested cut in half, and an order of fries
    Alisha O.

    This place is cute! I stopped by around 2 on a weekday and it was pretty busy. It has a fun, modernized diner vibe. I don't go out for burgers much because I generally find them disappointing, but this one was great. I got the classic and it was like a perfected fast food burger. I like that they use quality meat. The waffle fries were tasty and the ranch is definitely made there. I'd have liked to try their vanilla with olive oil soft serve but I was too full. Another time! They also have a full bar but I didn't check out the drink menu. Its not cheap because what is these days and they use really high quality ingredients. The $12 burger I got here was 10× better than the $18 trendy restaurant burger I had earlier in the week.

    Fries
    Emily H.

    I was recommended this place, so we had to come check it out! Love the cute diner vibes. The service was friendly and quick. I liked how simple the menu is. We ordered the Double Burger, Tennessee dry rub wings, fries, and housemade ranch. An order of wings included about 6 wings; I thought the seasoning was too salty for my preference. The fries were a bit too salty, but they were crispy. The ranch was okay. The burger was delicious! Bread was soft and patties were yum. I would come back for only the burger next time, and try the soft serve!

    Matthew H.

    Was in town for business. Looked up top Burger spots in area. Bad Jimmy's came up. 2 days later I am still thinking about and can still taste that burger and fries. Absolutely fantastic.

    Hiilei W.

    We got takeout and it was still very delicious. I love a smash patty, and it comes with two. The fries are pretty big that we shared one order for 2 of us. The ambiance inside was super cool, definitely a vibe. Service wasn't necessarily bad but wasn't great. Waited a bit before anyone acknowledged us, didn't offer suggestions or was like how are you doing. He came to the counter after I was waiting and was like what can I get you. Wasn't rude but wasn't the most welcoming.

    Czarina R.

    Alittle pricy for what you get but the inside is retro new school theme is cool they have barqs red crème soda so hard to find in restaurants ranch was superb but a decent burger and nice crispy fries

    Regular cheeseburger
    Brooke F.

    I knew nothing about this place before going in, and my goodness does it live up to the hype. My burger was SO GOOD. we were in a hurry and the service and turnaround time was quick. We inhaled our burgers so I would love to rerun and really give it another go! The fries were so great too, I love whatever seasonings they use. Will be back!

    Zipporah A.

    The burgers here are bussin each and every time I've gotten them! I usually place a pickup order and when I get there it's always a vibe so I've been meaning to try dinning in soon, so ima add doing so to my list of things to do. But as I've sat to wait they've got something good playing on their big screens and great music. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Matter fact on my first try in they gave me a shake on the house because I had mentioned that I was considering trying it. What I like is that the fries are always hot and taste of nice clean grease and fresh ingredients; which I always have a hard time not eating them all on the drive homeThe price isn't bad at all for a juicy burger and crispy golden fried fries!! So if you're visiting or a local this place is definitely worth stopping in.

    Double Burger!!!
    Matt L.

    I prefer to go to the one in old town, this one is a little more like a diner with less approachable bar, but that is not why we are here. The DOUBLE BURGER is where it is at! I cannot stop eating here. Ill just say it again. - DOUBLE BURGER!!!!

    Midori Sour
    Jackie R.

    I came here with some friends on a Saturday night and was so pleasantly impressed! The first thing that really stood out was the vibe and ambience Bad Jimmy's offers. The red lighting feels retro in the best way and pairs perfectly with the tile throughout the space. The menu is short and sweet, which makes everything feel easy and approachable to choose from. The bar itself has such fun decor and a great selection of cocktails. Aesthetically, I absolutely loved this place. The cocktails were priced around $14-$17 and were beautifully presented. I ordered the grilled cheese for $6, which was unfortunately the only part that fell a little short for me. It came out cold, which was disappointing because I was otherwise really loving the experience. That said, for a night out at a cute, cozy restaurant/bar, I would still highly recommend Bad Jimmy's. The bartender was incredibly kind and friendly as well! It was such a fun spot, and I'll definitely be returning to try their burgers!!

    Darla M.

    This has been on my list to try for a while and my husband and I finally did! My husband got their double cheeseburger and was a fan. He said it tasted like if shake shack and in-n-out had a baby. The pickles were so fresh too. I got their veggie burger and it was a thick patty, but mushy. I wish they had some sort of "meat" patty instead to take it to the next level. Their fries were crunchy and delicious, but their soft serve was kind of bland in my opinion. Their service was nice and the area is electic. Cool little burger place to try if you want!

    Taylor W.

    Finally stopped in to try the iconic Bad Jimmys! Was so excited when the Tempe location opened up. Love the dark / red retro interior. My husband ordered the Classic Double burger and I got the Green Chile Burger on special. I only like smash burger style Patties so these are the perfect burgers for me. There were green Chiles oozing out of my burger, sooo perfect if you're a green chile lover like me. The side of fries are a pretty large portion ($5), so we probably would have been fine sharing one. The staff were amazing, I appreciated that they checked in on us even after bringing out our food. Definitely will be back to try their soft serve ice cream.

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    Fries were so good. Hamburger too. Service was fast and area was clean and neat also.

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    I almost needed my friends to roll me out of bad jimmys. So good thx will be back. Best dp I've ever had.

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    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.2
    (89 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Gotta luv the changing vibes in Tempe!!! After a great dinner experience celebrating an anniversary…read moreat Filthy Animal, we slid over to Drop Dead Gorgeous to relax, chill & take in some more craft cocktails. Anytime you're dealing with a speakeasy, you feel like a VIP, and that's how we felt that evening. What a great way to close out the night, as the vibe and decor are what I'm all about. Do plan ahead with reservations. Our Server from FA & Bartender here hooked it up for us with a special toast and celebration for our anniversary!! VIP Treatment with the 70's to 2000's vibe. Looking forward to my return.

    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.

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    Disco Ball Entrance on the left.  DJ booth behind.
    Disco Ball Entrance on the left. DJ booth behind.
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    Interior
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    Filthy Animal

    Filthy Animal

    4.2
    (454 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    This was the only steakhouse I visited in Phoenix, so I might be a little biased, but I can…read moreconfidently say this was my favorite meal of the entire weekend! From the moment we arrived, the restaurant had such great vibes. There was also a subtle, almost secretive animal theme throughout the space that added a really cool touch. The hostess and waitstaff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The drinks were good, but the food was definitely the star. The milk bread was absolutely delicious, and the pibil dumplings were also really good. My only complaint is that they only came with three pieces, which felt a little expensive for the portion. The beef tartare was another standout. It was delicious on its own and paired really well with the banana chip, which added a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I would probably skip the white oak grilled skewers, though. They were pretty burnt, and unfortunately, they didn't really stand out to me compared to the other dishes. The ribeye was cooked to absolute perfection. We asked if they could prepare the two halves of the ribeye at different temperatures since my wife prefers her steak closer to medium, and they were more than happy to accommodate us. They even comped our milk bread because it took a little longer than expected to come out, which was a really nice gesture. Overall, an excellent experience from start to finish. Great atmosphere, fantastic service, and some really memorable dishes. Definitely recommend checking this steakhouse out if you're in the Phoenix area!

    We had brunch here, it was okay. Aesthetically displaced is lovely, but it is right in the heart of…read morecampus. It was not busy and we had great service and an excellent seat.

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    Private Dining Room
    Private Dining Room
    Pibil Dumplings
    Pibil Dumplings
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    Society

    Society

    4.3
    (554 reviews)
    1.2 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.

    Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free options (I have celiac disease),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very cute and clearly designed for photos, which matches what I saw on their Instagram. Service overall was fantastic. The food, however, was just okay. I ordered the burrata and fig plate and was told they'd replace the bread with apple slices. I received five very small slices of apple, and when the plate was set down the waitress said she'd get more if needed. I later noticed I was charged $2 for an additional five slices, which together didn't even amount to half an apple. Ironically, the bread that comes with the dish would have been far more substantial. The burrata was fine, but nothing memorable. My friend ordered the chicken and brussels sprouts and didn't even finish it before having the plate taken away. The flourless almond cake was the star, a bit salty on its own, but with the ice cream and whipped cream it was a delightful combo which were the highlight. Overall, this is a great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and photos, but the food is fairly mediocre compared to the setting.

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    Society
    Beautiful wall art near restrooms
    Beautiful wall art near restrooms
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    Killer Whale Sex Club

    Killer Whale Sex Club

    4.1
    (334 reviews)
    7.4 mi
    $$

    They had me at the name... though I will clear the air. There are no killer whales present at…read moreKiller Whale Sex Club. Nor is it a sex club. But, if you're looking for a really cool bar, KWSC is for you. I stopped by on a week day evening around 8:30 p.m. Located in Roosevelt Row, while there isn't parking, I found free parking on the street a few minutes away on foot. Ambiance (4.5/5): My type of spot. Dimly lit with a speakeasy vibe. There are eight or so seats at the bar, and the rest of your seating options consist of comfortable chairs and sofas. You'll see a lot of photos of people's bums on the walls lol. This is indeed part of the appeal. For free, if you would like, they will take a polaroid of your butt and memorialize you eternally on the walls. While I didn't do that, if that's up your alley, go for it. Service (2/5): This is the main area of improvement. After being seated, I was greeted promptly and got my first cocktail promptly. From there, things fell apart. I had to grab the bartender's attention to order my second drink and to close out. It was a week day and they weren't busy. And there were two bartenders. A lack of attentiveness. When I closed out, I noticed that the cocktails were both $2 more expensive than what was listed on the menu. When I inquired, I was told that the menus were outdated... umm what? If you're not going to re-print your menus, give people a heads-up when they arrive. I understand that most people won't notice, but this is deception. Food (N/A): I was on a liquid diet. If you're trying to eat here, all they have is snacks. The menu doesn't specify but I'm thinking it's probably chips or somethign like that. Drinks (4/5): A lengthy, and interesting, cocktail list. Similar to a speakeasy, you're going to see creativity and an interesting blend of flavors here. The most popular drink is Fuck Nazis. We're seeing a theme here. KWSC is an interesting spot. For various dollar amounts, you can get funny things outside of the polaroids of your bum. My first cocktail was great. My second one, a tiki drink, not so much. The menu said that there would be some flame action happening. It didn't. Just another example of the service falling short. If the service were better, Killer Whale Sex Club would easily be a five-star experience.

    I started coming here back in 2019, and at the time it felt like one of those rare places you…read morealmost don't want to tell people about because it was so special. The atmosphere was unique, the bartenders were genuinely engaging, and there was a real sense of community that made every visit memorable. It became my go-to spot to bring friends from out of town and every single person I brought absolutely loved it! Back then, the cocktails felt intentional and creative, not just rushed out for volume. The staff remembered regulars, conversations flowed naturally, and the whole place had this warm, eclectic energy that made you want to stay for hours. Even on busy nights, it somehow still felt personal. Unfortunately, over the last couple of years, the vibe has changed quite a bit. The drinks just aren't as consistently good as they used to be, especially considering the prices now. Service feels far more transactional and impersonal, and the atmosphere that once made this place stand out has faded into something much more generic. It feels less like a neighborhood gem and more like a stop on a nightlife circuit.

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    Behind the bar amidst the free photos
    Behind the bar amidst the free photos
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    Social Hall

    Social Hall

    4.2
    (934 reviews)
    2.2 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.

    One of the worst DoorDash experiences I've ever had. Social Hall accepted my order, which consisted…read moreof only two items, then made me wait over two hours. If your kitchen can't handle a simple order in a reasonable amount of time, don't accept DoorDash orders in the first place. What's even more frustrating is the complete lack of respect for customers' time. There was no urgency, no accountability, and no reason a two-item order should take longer than two hours. Accepting orders you clearly can't fulfill is misleading and incredibly unprofessional. I won't be ordering from Social Hall again, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else waste their time either. Do better.

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

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