Food was exceptionally flavorful and seasoned well. We ordered the ramen, tacos, and the Phoenix…read moreroll. We went to here as they were one of the late night spots still open. *This along with a hibiscus drink (large) and a cola! Approximately 50$. * Service was simple, kind, order at the register- type of spot. Ambiance wasn't busy for a Sunday night but the vibes were there, and I can imagine they get busy and can handle a lot with the seating options they have.

I've been ordering from El Jefe in Tempe for the last 4 to 5 years as we live fairly close. We love…read morethe tacos especially with doing the family meal for street tacos! The meats are so good. We also use to love the sushi side. During Covid, we tried the sushi for the first time. We were hesitant as it's a Mexican joint, right? Not a Japanese specialty shop. So to my surprise, I couldn't believe the sushi especially the Las Vegas roll and their Nigiri cuts were pretty dang good. My disappointment seems to be this last year with the sushi just hasn't been the best or fresh tasting. The Las Vegas roll was always nice and warm but with an awesome cold center and fried to perfection and the sauce just right. Lately it's been the opposite. Super over fried were all you can taste is old burnt oil and it dried out and the sauce just bland and not helping at all. The other thing that bothers us is the lack of wasabi they give! If you're not going to give us full flavor, at least give more wasabi to help mask. I will say they give you plenty of soy sauce packets (just barely any wasabi).

Came here with my family after my graduation from ASU! Such a cute place to definitely check out. I…read morelike how dark it is inside, it feels very intimate. My family and I ordered family style so we can try everything. For starters, we ordered the milk bread, fire roasted bone marrow, spicy peanut and tomato salad, and the tuna pineapple ceviche. I might say this multiple times in my review, but the food was very delicious and the description of the food was very interesting however it all blended so good in my mouth. The milk bread was topped with a miso tomato butter with almond and kalamata. Sounds interesting right? But when you actually tasted it, it was delicious! Who knew to bring such ingredients together to make this?! The softness of the bread and the saltiness from the butter complimented it so well! The fire roasted bone marrow was served with sourdough toast with a jalapeno marmalade with demi sauce. I never had bone marrow, however I met people who either liked it or choose not to try it, but this time I decided to try it. Who knew how soft and buttery bone marrow was?! The spicy peanut and tomato salad was very refreshing, however I wished it was a little bigger in size. The dressing was a peanut dressing, similar to a thai peanut dressing salad. The tuna pineapple ceviche had pineapple with tuna served with plantain chips. It was hot in Arizona and this dish kept it very refreshing to eat. For entrees, my family and I ordered the lemongrass half chicken, campfire seabass, ancho chili glazed pork chop, and the bone in ribeye. The lemon grass chicken was served with carrots and garlic mashed potatoes with jalapeno jam. The chicken was so juicy and you can taste the lemon grass marinated in the chicken. Again, jalapeno jam? What a genius! The campfire seabass was in this chorizo broth along with couscous and vegetables. I honestly can not review much regarding the campfire seabass because I didn't taste, but per my grandma she said it was really good haha! The ancho chili glazed pork chop was surprisingly not dry! I don't really eat pork chops, but our server recommended it and she did not disappoint! The bone in ribeye was delicious!! Super juicy and flavorful! It was served with baby potatoes, arugula, and chimichurri. Filthy animal is definitely a fun spot, the decor inside made the whole ambiance very intimate.

Really enjoyed Filthy Animal though in truth this should be a 4.5 star rating. It was very good but…read morewith a few issues. Our visit started out poorly because we spent 30 minutes driving around looking for a place to park. The front desk sent us to a valet that didn't exist and we almost left. My husband persisted and we finally found a spot. But it took way too long driving around in circles. After that drama, We had a pretty fast dinner but I really enjoyed it. First drinks. My husband got a cocktail. I wanted to order a mocktail but they didn't have a mocktail menu or any non alcoholic drinks anywhere. The waiter tried to describe them but that didn't work. Please get a menu. Ended up with lemonade bc I didn't know what to order. We ordered the tuna ceviche appetizer with plantain chips. I don't normally order things with chips but It was delicious! Great spicy kick and definitely the best thing I ate. Loved it. For dinner I ordered the lamb. I also really enjoyed this so much. The lamb was delicious (a bit unseasoned though). Also the garbanzo dish that came with it was unbelievably great! I was actually amazed that a side could be so good and I just wanted more of it. My husband ordered the seabass. Unfortunately it was underseasoned and way overcooked. The side wasn't great either. He ended up eating one of my lamb pieces. The vibe of the restaurant was great and the waiter was helpful and friendly. Will return if I ever want to brave the parking situation again ! Side note for the business: the door on your last bathroom stall was installed backwards. I struggled inside bc there was no hook for my purse or sweater when I went in there. After I was done precariously balancing all my things on my lap, I found the hook outside the door (I checked and the other doors were installed correctly). Probably should fix that bc it was very annoying for women that need access to their purse in the bathroom.

I celebrated my birthday here with a party of 15 people, and the experience was fantastic! The…read morestaff were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, and they made the evening truly special for all of us. The service was excellent, communication was seamless from start to finish, and the entire team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. The cocktails and entrées were tasty, and the cheesecake was absolutely delicious! I highly recommend Oliver's for special occasions or a great night out. Thank you to the entire team for making my birthday so memorable!

So glad we found this place! Friendly staff, great waitress!!! Appreciated the suggestions about…read morewhat entrees are the favorites. Very clean, good ambience. Food was delicious and serving size was great. Cocktails were yummy. Definitely going back!

Finally stopped in after driving by this place for a while and not realizing what it was and I'm…read moreglad I did. The restaurant and outdoor entertainment complex is huge and has a really fun, energetic vibe. According to the bartender, they have ping-pong, pickleball, and a big upstairs outdoor patio with amazing views of Tempe and the surrounding area. There's also a large parking lot, lots of outdoor seating, and even a dog park area, which makes it really easy to spend time here. The bartenders and wait staff were very friendly. Azbel was a great server. I had the bistro steak and fries and the Szechuan lettuce wraps, and both were really good. Portions were generous. During late-night happy hour my total was about $55 for a main entrée, an appetizer, a cocktail, and tip, which felt like a great deal. I was pleasantly surprised that happy hour runs every day Monday through Sunday from 3-6 PM and again from 8 PM to close. I also checked out the event venue on site, and it looks like it would be a great place for a company party, corporate event, or group gathering. I'll definitely be returning in the near future.

Electric pickle is a very fun spot to hang out! I've only come here to eat but they have shaded and…read morenon-shadowed pickle ball courts. They have a good variety of food and it's pretty solid. I got the crispy tofu bowl for lunch and the tofu and sauce were really good, the slaw was ok. The vibes here are great with lots of plants and pops of color to liven the atmosphere.

We held a rehearsal dinner in the Rafter Room. The food and drinks were delicious. The host was…read morevery helpful and accommodating and the bartender did a great job!

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.

Great, fast service. Nice ambiance. Fresh flavorful food…read more The perfectly grilled cheese is something you would see on like master chef or other culinary TV shows. You get a creamy brie with a gooey cheese blend, peppery argula, crispy salty bacon, all on a sweet and spicy pear bread. Like omg, flavor explosion. Let's be clear: if your tastebuds prefer simple, familiar flavors like those in a classic grilled cheese, this isn't the sandwich for you. I can't wait to go back and try their other creative culinary items.

It was 115 yesterday and they had the door open which it made it insanely hot insane. I had to ask…read moreto move us to the back of the restaurant. I ordered the pesto goat cheese spread with crostini - it was way too think and hard as a rock. Very hard to bite in to. The spread needed salt. We ordered the Pacos Tacos. I took off onions and bacon. My husband had it just the way it comes. We really enjoyed those. The black beans it came with was absolutely delish My daughter and her hubby ordered the grilled cheese. My daughters came with pear spiced bread - tasted like raisin bread - none of us cared for it. Service was good. Not a place we would go back to. I do like that all salads could be turned in to a wrap. The drink menu looked fun. Cute atmosphere- you should secure a reservation.

After a long very hot drive we were in need of some dinner. We wanted something with a good…read moreatmosphere and delicious food so our son suggested Culinary Dropout. We arrived around 8pm on a Monday night and were happy they were open and seemed to have quite a few full tables. We were seated promptly at a very comfortable table. Our server took our drink orders right away and was very helpful in answering our questions regarding the menu. I ordered the most delicious shrimp Louie for my meal. My husband ordered the club sandwich which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our son ordered a pasta dish which he loved. Even though we don't live in the Tempe area, we would definitely dine at Culinary Dropout the next time we are in the area!

We really had an enjoyable time. Played some corn-hole…read more Now, I have never had couscous quite like I did here, however it was tasty.

A very quaint restaurant nestled in a residential neighborhood. Visiting for vacation, we had…read morelunch: steak frites and Margherita pizza. Both dishes delivered on the good. Presentation, value, and taste. We couldn't make room for dessert so we came back at night for the infamous Nookie: the warmest chocolate chip cookie baked in a cast iron skillet topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream; all finished with a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

Fire. Absolute FIRE…read more My wife and I stumbled into this place after a rave at around 1:00 AM, hungry and looking for something more substantial than typical late-night food. What we found was an absolute gem. The atmosphere was cozy, dimly lit, and comfortable, while still having enough energy to feel lively and fun. It was fairly quiet when we visited, but that's to be expected at 1:00 in the morning. We ordered the fried risotto balls and a pepperoni pizza, and proceeded to absolutely demolish every last bite. To this day, I'm still not sure whether it was the late-night munchies or if the food was genuinely that incredible. Either way, the result was the same: not a crumb was left behind. This was one of those unexpected finds that immediately earns a spot on the return list. We'll absolutely be back. Hidden gems are hard to find, and this place feels like one of them.