Pleasantly surprised by the scrumptious food here! Everything I got was devine! The steak frites…read morewere cooked to perfection. The shrimp ceviche was bright, fresh, and balanced with acidity, sweetness, heat, and crunch. The brussel sprouts were grilled and flavored to perfection! My Gold Rush cocktail, exquisite! My servers, on both visits, were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive! Like I said, everything, perfection! Restaurant is located on the 1st floor inside the Omni hotel. I absolutely love the restaurant layout and decor. It's very chic and modern! They also have happy hour from 3-5pm! Give them a try! They're spectacular!

Our experience at Neighborhood Services Bar + Restaurant, located beneath the Omni Hotel in Tempe,…read morewas unfortunately not a particularly memorable meal. While I can certainly understand the convenience for hotel guests, I would recommend managing expectations if you are visiting specifically for the dining experience. We started with the Chili Chilies, which I was especially excited to try because it's a personal favorite. Unfortunately, the eggs arrived burnt rather than over-easy, sitting on what we could only describe as Mexican masa--almost like an attempt at corn chips. Next came the Hash, but unfortunately, it also seemed to have spent far too long under the heating lamp. By that point, I decided the safest choice for my breakfast experience was simply going to be the poached eggs. I do want to be fair and say that every restaurant can have an off morning, and perhaps this was simply ours. However, between the food being overcooked or seemingly held under the heat lamp too long, the meal just didn't leave the impression we had hoped for. One other thing worth knowing if you're visiting: parking is a challenge. The nearby garages appeared to be reserved for valet parking, leaving us to park about a block away to avoid any possibility of being towed. Overall, I'd probably keep this one primarily on the radar for Omni hotel guests looking for convenience, rather than making it a destination breakfast. Hopefully, our experience was an exception, because the concept certainly has potential.

This is a tough one to review as really I think it deserves 5 stars for what it is, but its also…read morenot my ideal pizza place/bar. I'm definitely more of a Neopolitan pizza girl! They've kept the lovely patio and even a Golden Pineapple drink as a nod to the former occupant. Inside its much different than I expected! They changed the layout a bit and put in a bigger bar. The vibe is very dark sports bar -- with a LOT of owls. The owls are really fun, lots of really cool unique owl items. We came as a group and they have the biggest booth I've ever seen. A little hard to talk to people on the other side but really cool for big groups! Service was excellent, very friendly and attentive. The menu isn't extensive - pizzas, wings, garlic knots, etc. I really love the mix and match lunch special which is even on weekends. I didn't try them but the fries, wings, and garlic knots (which are all options on the lunch special) all looked really good. You can get any of their pizzas by the slice which is nice. I figured it would be a limited selection but nope! I had the Wise Pie - their version of a supreme, and Spicy Hawaiian which is pineapple, pepperoni, and jalapeno. Hawaiian is one of my favorites -- yes, pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza, but here I actually preferred the Wise Pie. It was really good! While I do prefer more Neopolitan style, this is a great neighborhood option with lots of choices, great service, and fun decor. I'll be back!

Went to the Night Owl for a friend's bday a few months back. Great little spot for a get together…read morefor sure! The service was excellent! The arcade, outside porch and decor throughout made for a great experience. The food was good! The wings were a hit and their ranch was drinkable :) I dug the pizza...horrible pic but it was tasty:) On a scale of 1 - 10, if it was suggested to go there, I wouldn't be mad, but it might not be at to top of my suggestions list.

Sunshine Breakfast Bar | Tempe I think I found my new…read morebreakfast obsession! This spot is already at the TOP of my list--and when I say top of my list, I mean I went back the very next day because there was something else on the menu that caught my attention, and I just didn't have enough room to order it the first time! And THAT breakfast item deserves a feature all on its own, so for now, we're starting with sharing my first experience at Sunshine Breakfast Bar in Tempe. Coming from the food industry myself, the very first thing I noticed when I walked through the door was the customer service. And it didn't stop with the person who greeted me. That same level of attentiveness trickled down to everyone working in the restaurant. From the way I was greeted, to being walked through the dining room and seated, to hearing, "Enjoy your breakfast," as I was getting settled--it was the little things. They were attentive to their tables, the time management was on point, and when the food arrived, the quality and presentation stood out. And let's talk about the food! They make fresh croissants in-house daily, and they use sweet cream in place of buttermilk in their waffles. You would NEVER know the difference. That waffle tasted just like the buttermilk waffle I know and love! There are so many dishes between the breakfast and lunch menus that I already know I have some exploring to do. And apparently, I'm doing it FAST because I'll be back again this weekend with family. That's THREE visits in one week. Yeah... I'm hooked. Have you been to this casual breakfast spot yet?

This gem is the most amazing restaurant for breakfast, brunch I have had in a long time…read more Here from California and let me tell you, the owner deserves all the kudos! Don't miss out, it's all made from scratch and all fresh ingredients. Will be back again and again... also, the staff is awesome!

Wow! What an incredible hole in the wall! First time in here and sat at the indoor bar. Cool…read moreneighborhood feel. Nick was awesome and loved his food recommendations for our next visit. We will totally be back. The options and combinations are practically endless. Blackened shrimp po boy isn't on the menu, but alterations can be made.

This was walking distance from the hotel and our group needed a mid-day snack so we ventured over…read more It's super dark inside and a bit divey.. very New Orleans vibe but not sure if it's intentional. The oysters were ok and the drinks were just ok. Not much to write home about..

First time was great! We love that it's seed oil free and the food was great quality. We got two…read moreburgers and fries. The fries came with three sauces. Service was really quick/friendly and the owners are great people. I loved the old cartoons on some of the screens. My son liked them too. 10/10 - We will be coming back.

This place is amazing, they are 100% seed oil free and make their food from scratch. It is so tasty…read moreand healthy at the same time, it's hard to find restaurants that fry with beef tallow. Ordered online ahead of time since they make it from scratch (can take a while). The bar tender let me sit and eat it in the restaurant and brought out some lemons for my water etc. Went above and beyond and was very friendly. Can't wait to try their Parmesan truffle fries!

Went there last night with hubby and the service was outstanding from start to finish. The hostess…read morewas great, the waitress was amazing, and the bartender brought out one of the drinks himself and took it off the bill cause there was a delay with it. The food was OK, i wasn't very hungry so I only got their olives and a burrata appetizer which I wouldn't get again. It was just a blob of burrata with bread, nothing special. The hubby got steak skewers and asparagus which were good. I'm giving this place 5 stars for the service and the atmosphere, the jury is still out on the food but I'll definitely be back.

Ok, so to start we have a house divided because I loved this place and wife was "so-so". She's not…read morea big red sauce fan and we had decided to split dinner this evening, coming to meet up with a friend. Friend has been here a lot...loved that everyone greeted her by name! The Taste of Tempe is going on right now and although we looked over the simple fixed price menu, decided to go with their lasagna and Caesar salad. Salad was fresh and really good and loved the addition of the fried capers for that salty bite. Their dressing is a bit different than others, not as goopy and thick as some Caesar dressings can be. There are also tasted bread crumbs in place of chunks of croutons. I truly loved it! Their lasagna is so good! Their sauce is a combo of beef and pork Bolognese so it's more on the creamy side with the tang of the tomato base and according to the menu, the cream comes from their cream sauce. Together, it creates a tasty addition to the layers of noodles and the serving size was perfect to share for two. Friend had the ravioli, which is served in a creamy mushroom sauce with a hint of the truffle and thyme. I had to try and bite and would definitely have this dish next time. Light and delicious. For dessert we were recommended the tiramisu and that was not disappointing in the least! Layers of lady fingers and whipped mascarpone was so good and not overly sweet. Both the wife and friend topped their meal off with a limoncello, which we learned was made in-house. Wife said it was strong but loved that lemon flavor. Overall a great first experience and we'll definitely be back! They are located next door to Freely Tap House and we learned they are owned by same owners. Really wonderful!

Always great experience with a fun, modern ranch vibe! We got there just after happy hour…read more(unfortunately), but our server, Torrance, made the meal memorable. He was incredibly kind and attentive, especially with my friend who is deaf, making sure we always had water, napkins, and plenty of chips. The margarita flight is always a must for me, so I had to order one for my friend since it was her first visit. I told her that even though neither of us are into spicy margaritas, I knew she'd love it and I was right! Every margarita was delicious. I also ordered the lavender lemonade, which was refreshing and just as good. Ghost Ranch never seems to miss when it comes to drinks. Potato tacos! Another must have My friend ordered the Aztec Cake and insisted I'd regret not getting it. She was absolutely right. It was bomb and Torrance offered us a side of chips .TY. I ordered the short rib. It was flavorful, tender, and filling, with lots of garlic and savory flavor. I'm not sure if short rib is just not my thing, but it didn't wow me the way the Aztec Cake did. I warmed it up later and it was delicious a second time so no complaints. Excellent service, delicious drinks, and a fun way to spend the Fourth. We'll definitely be back!

Parking can be a bit tight in this plaza, but I usually find a spot near the nail salon on the…read moreother size of the building. Been waiting to check this place out for Happy Hour and finally got around to it with friends. Happy Hour is daily with $3 off all appetizers (not just selected as the menu says) in addition to drink specials. We ordered a few apps to share and had: - Chips with Guacamole and Salsa: solid - Queso Fundido: I was excited for this as friends have said they liked it, but the cheese harden within minutes and it wasn't as nice - Street Style Esquites: I was expecting more corn rather than mixed in another cheese dip and likewise, the cheese harden quickly. - Shrimp cocktail: it was pretty heavy on the liquid rather than thicken, but good - 3 potato tacos: okay, wasn't expected it to be fried so it was a bit greasy but loved the slaw it came with - Southwest egg roll: not bad, was a crowd's favorite and I liked the sauce it came with We didn't realize most of the apps came with tortilla chips otherwise we may have ordered differently. I got the frozen margarita and it was a bit sweet, but nice for the summer evening. Our server wasn't super attentive, but was nice whenever they came around. There's a sampler entree platter I'd like to try, but of all the appetizers we tried, the best was probably the chips with guacamole and salsa.

The Chuck Box is an extremely well known and popular Gem located at the heart of the ASU Tempe…read moreCampus. It has been around for DECADES and there is no question as to why it is still there. When visiting the Chuck Box know that it is cash only (ATM on-site), and super popular. There WILL be a line. The line does move extremely fast, due to the fact that the line cooks are definitely not waiting until you get to the counter to take your order. They will call out to anyone in line (regardless of where in line you are) and take your order, yelling it out if needed. It is such a unique and fun experience. The burgers are not overpriced and are phenomenal! It is self serve toppings, after you pay for your order you can go to the topping bar and add as much to your burger as your heart desires. They additionally have other food on the menu such as veggie burger, chicken sandwhiches, chicken tenders, onion rings, fries, fried zuchinni, fried mushrooms, and more. I have had both the fried zuchinni and mushrooms and I would definitely recommend both options! Since it really popular, be aware that there is limited seating and it is crowded. It is additionally extremely warm (especially during the summer) inside the building due to the grill. If you have not already checked out the Chuck Box, I would definitelly recommend that you check it out as soon as possible!!!

After reading the glowing reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately they weren't met. This…read moreplace is ok, maybe even good, but not what I consider excellent or the best burgers in Arizona. For cash only, the prices seem a little high to me also. To start, my burger tasted pretty good. The cheese was good. Bun was a little dry and stale. The lettuce was yellow and chopped and looked several days old and slightly rotten. Two of my tomatoes had active mold growing on them. It was too dark inside to see it but we ate in the car and saw the moldy spot then. The fries are good but way too salty. We really liked the fried mushrooms. But we made our own dipping sauce which was better than the ranch they give you: mix 2/3 mustard and 1/3 Mayo. Tangy and delicious. We get these at "The Windmill" when we go to the jersey shore and the sauce that comes with the fried mushrooms is a horseradish sauce which is amazing (hint hint, Chuck Box). I would eat here again but bring a flashlight to inspect the produce and lower my expectations. It was good, not great. It smelled kind of off in here also. The AC and vents probably need to be cleaned.