Had the philli cheese steak this morning. Joe at the bar was the most wonderful bartender I've had…read morehere in Arizona. Super kind and friendly. Service was fast and attentive. Really appreciate the Hudson and Joe for the wonderful morning!!

If you blink, you might drive right past this little bar and grill, as it's set back offv the road…read moresnuggled up next to a bigger building. There is plenty of bar space if you're popping in for a drink.. of course, the actual bar that runs along the shelves of liquor, and there is also a bar on the other side of a roll-up door, perfect for people who come with dogs. There's also a bar space that runs along the window that separates the small dining room and the patio. There are a few tables inside as well as some bigger tables on the patio. The patio is nice with lots of shrubs right outside the rail. The murals on the wall are pretty darn cool - - they're like enlarged historic photos of the area. I love them! And I'm not sure who's giant face is hanging on the ceiling but it's short a spark conversation. The menu here has a little something for everyone. There's the regular loaded fries and wings, salads, and a nice election burgers. We ordered the Philly Salad and the Very Summer Salad with a side order of fries. They make their own ranch, and it is good. I will say they don't seem to skim on salad ingredients either - - the Philly salad was covered with shaved beef, and my berry salad had a lot of chicken and tons of blue cheese. The fries were delicious - - slightly seasoned and crispy. This place is clearly dog friendly. In fact the day we went there was a sweet Pitbull named Daisy who literally hopped up on a bar stool and sat there like a little angel the entire time. The bar had a dog full of water that they sat down on the counter next to her owner's beer. They also have dog biscuits to give. It made my day to see that sweet little dog hanging at the bar having a treat. This really is kind of a spot that feels like it's probably the hangout spot of many people. Great bar food and a good selection of beers. What's not to love?

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).

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.

Stopped in on a busy Mother's Day afternoon after a long walk to get some drinks. Place was…read moreabsolutely crowded but room at the bar. Inside is truly unique blend of African safari, Aussie chefs complete with hats wood grilling tomahawks and tons of meat right in the middle of the restaurant. Decor is again rather unique with a mix of wood, soft furnishings, drapes, brass and stuffed exotic animals (which im sure are clever fakes) Josh at the bar was awesome, not just for me but extremely attentive and quick at delivery. Remembered drink preferences, even an unusual order i made which he delivered perfectly after serving 2 others who joined me. Everyone behind the bar kept my water topped up and the bar free of soiled napkins and empty glasses. Prices were extremely reasonable. Few drafts on tap and am extensive bar and cocktail selection. Definitely going to return back to enjoy the food, smelled wonderful.

Attended the bourbon pairing event. We go to Olivers a lot but this special event was great. Lots…read moreof great food paired with special drinks. Very limited seating made it feel special and the service was outstanding.

first time visit for our 40th wedding anniversary . the whole staff was very gracious and Jen…read moretreated us like family. the food was so fresh and delicious with wonderful portions! cannot wait to return and try more on this so satisfying menu. cheers to 40 years , see you again soon!

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.

After a previous experience here, I thought the food was great, so I decided to share it with my…read morefamily, with the hopes they too would enjoy. The Service was "electric" for us as we were celebrating a birthday at the table during lunch. It was too Hot for us to do pickleball, but they do have a fully shaded area that had people playing outside ~105 degrees. As for the food, we had the Fish & Chips with a Mahi Mahi Slaw & Fries, the Ahi Poke Tacos which come in Wonton shells. Hot Honey and Sausage Pizza was great. The Barbacoa Nachos had all the right ingredients & the Double Smash Burger had only some "fancy sauce" on the plate. The Tempura Green Bean, can't remember who ordered, but were good with the chipotle ranch sauce. With me, I'm all about the cocktails, so I treated myself to both the Froze Margarita & the Chi Chi. They call them spiked slushes, I call them "heaven sent" during the Arizona Summer. All of the food was a hit for the table and my family understood why I suggested EP for lunch! I said our Server was "electric" and that's because they made our experience very enjoyable. It was appreciated and I will return again for lunch and pickleball (in the evenings) during the hot summer!

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.

What a find in the heart of Tempe! A friend invited me to lunch here on. Monday and wow, they were…read morebusy! Full parking lot! That was good sign. We shared a Berry Avocado Quinoa Bowl and a Perfectly Grilled Cheese. They even plated them separately for us! (2 plates with half a grilled cheese and French fries on each and 2 bowls with our Berry Avocado quinoa! So sweet and helpful!) Everything was very delicious--fries were seasoned and crispy! The grilled cheese and sweet and salty (they use their spiced pear bread, a delicious four cheese blend and bacon). Quinoa bowl was very hearty! The space was cozy and not too loud--my friend and I were able to catch up without having to raise out voices. Cannot wait to come back to try the rest of their menu!

This was a quaint little place that I picked out based on reviews and the fact that they had a…read moreCuban sandwich on the menu. It was very tasty. And hit the spot. I ordered one of the side salads but I asked if I could have them add fresh pear to it because of course the name of the place is Perfect Pear Bistro so I was naturally craving pears. The ambience was cute and classy. I sat on the patio because it was gorgeous outside, but I did take a peek inside and it has a low lit upscale rustic vibe. There was plenty left in the salad after I housed my sandwich (elegantly) and I finally had to tap out and get a to-go box. Lovely little stop, would come back.

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.

Came here for an early lunch and the restaurant was half empty. Somehow that meant we still had to…read moreget slow service and a server who wasn't able to check on our table. I have never been a huge fan of the ambience of this chain because it's a little too trendy compared to the lack of imagination in the quality of food offered. We were less than impressed with our server who brought us a cast iron fondue of cheese atop a votive candle that was unlit. He needed to be asked to light it. He didn't check on our drinks for refills and hardly checked on our table, yet had time to stand off by the bar socializing with his co-workers. This wasn't my first time here but it was nearby our planned event in town. I think this wasn't my lesson that service is never going to get better. Lots of better options for the same budget around.

Outstanding dining experience! I was pleasantly surprised with the ambience, never have I tasted a…read morebetter chicken marsala in my life! From craft cocktails to mouthwatering appetizers and entrées Nook Kitchen is a must try in the Arcadia fine dining scene. Looking forward to our next visit.

Wow, I can't believe this place has been here since 2013 and I didn't know about it. The pizza is…read moreamazing. I had high hopes when I walked in and saw the authentic and enormous beautifully tiled Italian wood fired oven. We were planning on going to a nearby bar for drinks and wanted a close place before to carb load. So glad we did because it was incredible pizza. We ordered 4 individual but generous pizzas for the 4 of us. Spoiler alert! there was NO left overs. We started with the classic Margherita which is simple sauce and hand pulled mozzarella with a big Fresh Basil leaf in the middle. So basic and so perfect. The pizza had a nice crispness on the outside but a super soft tender chew once you bit in. A great start to the evening. We then had the Diavolo which added Spicy Supressata which introduced a little heat but very flavorful. Next up was a vegetarian dish, the Artichoke pizza made with house-pulled mozzarella, lemon ricotta, parmesan, pomodoraccio tomato, artichoke hearts, spinach, red onion. Super flavorful and a fantastic non meat option. Finally, we finished with the Calabrese Pizza which is a blanco pie (without the red sauce). It had house-pulled mozzarella, parmesan, taleggio, caramelized onions, sweet italian sausage, calabrian chili, evoo, basil. This was a table favorite even though it did not have sauce. I little more heat than the Diavolo but the telegio added some depth of flavor and the ground sausage was plentiful and delicious. So eager to dive in, I didn't get a pic but that a bianco pizza would be a table favorite says a lot. Service was great and one of the owners stopped by several times to make sure we were satisfied and we definitely were. Although we ate all the pizza, we did not feel stuffed as there was an amazing lightness to the crust. We will absolutely be back for this truly authentic pizza.

Went here for the Gino Carrano (smh) fight on May 16, 2026 with some friends for a birthday…read morecelebration. Victoria was our server & Wow was she awesome! Our table was treated like royalty and she made sure to constantly check in on us! Despite being there for less than a week she was a Rockstar! Not to mention gorgeous inside and out, friendly, nice, and just a great server all around! The food was bomb too! Especially the fish and chips, chicken wings, fries, garden salad, brownie dessert, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch desserts! Thank you Victoria for an amazing time for all of us since we were 1st timers there! You deserve a huge raise! ‍

Came here last Saturday night around 8pm. It wasn't too crowded and we were seated right away…read more Our server was Sabrina and she was friendly. However, our order took so long to come out. I checked my home camera a couple of minutes after we put in our order to check if my kids at home were asleep. It marked it at 8:23pm. Our food didn't arrive until 9:15pm. Our server finally came and dropped off food and told us there was some kitchen mixup. When she put my food down, she remarked that I was sharing with my husband. That got me confused because he ordered his own food but I'm like yeah of course I'm sharing my wings with him. She was about to leave and I told my husband that she made it seem like all our food arrived and to make sure to ask her. She had a moment of confusion for sure but played it off well and said she'd check. I saw her check the kiosk to see what was missing. 5 min later, she brings out our friend's food but my husbands food wasn't out. He ordered a baked potato. By the time his food arrived, everyone else finished theirs already. We waved and told the manager, Wyatt. He checked and looked at the timestamp and told us it was only 28 min since the order was put in. Yeah that must be because our server didn't put the order in right away. Anyway, everyone's food should have been delivered at the same time so it was frustrating. Wyatt apologized but he was condescending at the same time. Perhaps it was just a bad day. I would probably come back only if someone organizes it but otherwise, it's hit or miss.