Foch Café & Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (117) • $$

"This downtown Tempe cafe is a great spot to grab a meal. It is located a bit out of sight, near the roundabout in 6th, just rest of Mill. Parking can be a bit of an issue, but there are garages nearby. We were lucky and found a meter spot on the street on 7th.The decor is light and bright, with lots Edison lights hanging from the ceiling. There is a white leather seating area, perfect for those coffee dates. There is greenery around the bar. I only saw two people working, but it was quiet and it was fine . Our server 2 friendly and helpful, and have some advice on the food We had the fried chicken sandwich, which came with house-made pickles and chipotle aioli. We also had the Mediterranean chicken sandwich with sun dried tomato aioli. Both were served with fantastic fries. We will definitely return to this cafe. It's a breath of fresh air!"

Cala

★★★★☆ 3.7 (431) • $$

"Such a beautiful spot. Got a mocktail, it was okay, tasted like sunny D a bit. Started with the whipped ricotta and we were not a fan. Not sure if it was the pesto or herbs but it wasn't good. The bolognese and margarita pizza was good. The server was nice."

Grassroots Kitchen & Tap

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1306) • $$

"We needed a quick dinner after running around doing wedding errands and were nearby. Thankfully we showed up and easily found seats at the bar. After being here for 5 mins - I realized how eerily familiar it all was. It was because it's the sibling restaurant to my other favorite spot, The Macintosh. Great old fashioned cocktails just like Macintosh. Great yummy southern inspired meals just like Macintosh as well. Highly recommend it!"

Cielo

★★★☆☆ 3 (172) • $$

"Environment: outstanding and pretty. You could dress up to sit on the outdoor patio or keep it casual, like a lot of hotel patrons did.Service: kind and professional.Food: elevated American food. I got the burger and my baby got the chicken fingers. The burger was a standard one that you get at a sports bar. Hit the spot, but I'm not sure it was worth the price. I wouldn't go out of my way for it, unless you're really set on checking out the view. I think this review would have been four stars had I not gotten dessert. I ordered the coffee gelato and it was so bad that I could not even finish it. It tasted like a vegan knockoff brand that you'd get at a gas station. I took a few bites and I just stopped. I'm surprised they are serving such poor quality dessert at such a nice place."

Hillside Spot Cafe & Market

★★★★☆ 3.5 (735) • $$

"7 years since the last review. I did not ever live here yet!Hillside Spot has consistently been the best place to eat for us over the last 7 years! We have tried almost everything on the menu and have not found one thing wrong, or lacking in any way with any of the meals we were served. My favorite is the 50/50. I like to get a sandwich or salad with whatever soup they are serving that month. Again have always been impressed with whatever the soup is and adding a salad or sandwich to the makes it just the right amount of food. I am diabetic and my hubby is pre-diabetic, so the most wonderful thing for us is that we can order great-tasting food and not worry about our blood sugars getting out of control. Yes, we try to stay away from fries, chips, etc but Hillside offers fruit or salad as great alternative sides to choose from. Although their fries are delicious, we will share them once in a while. Choices! That is what we love most about Hillside Spot.Service is always good. I like that they hover on the periphery and are not interrupting with questions, but are there when needed. Finally the beer list. The beer selection is very good. Hubby likes to have one once in a while and the selection is great. Even have Wren House!"

32 Shea

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1076) • $$

"Delightful patio and exquisite coffee! However I was disappointed with the lox bagel I thought wasn't very good. I didn't care for the quality of the smoked salmon.The patio was packed this morning and the employees were super friendly and helpful. Just a great vibe, and one of my favorite places to go to in Phoenix."

Fate Brewing Company - Scottsdale

★★★★☆ 4.2 (976) • $$

"I love the atmosphere. It's skylight lit from the middle of the place and from front window/door area. Friendly, good looking people of all ages enjoying working and eating and drinking. Lots of guys watching games on many tvs. TVs have sports and judge Judy. I like the latter. I found an open seat out of 3 at the bar on a Saturday close to 3:30 pm. Menu has lots of fairly priced snacks, sides, and meals as well as drinks and a variety of beers. I love the idea of $4 tasty mock-tails aimed for drivers. This is new to me and makes me happy! Enjoyed The Jess pizza for myself as I sipped a Tropical Stout. I saw a father and son share a huge portion of sweet potato fries for only $5. I surely wish to come here again."

Brittlebush Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (40) • $$

"Wow is the word that comes to mind, for this wonderful place at the Westin Kierland Golf Resort!!!!We attended a private event last night with food and drinks, along with having a blast playing Glow Putt and hanging out with everyone!Grounds and views are absolutely spectacular, with very beautiful decor inside as well. Awesome food and drinks,..And we just LOVE the staff!!They're all so friendly, attentive, and fun!Shoutouts to :*LORI, KK, BILL, BYRON, and another gentleman, (forgot to get his name),*They truly made our evening the very best!!We had a MAC & CHEESE BAR, and a BURGER BAR, with SALAD. The BURGER BAR included :Falafel Burgers, Salmon Burgers, and Cheeseburgers - w/all the fixings. The MAC & CHEESE BAR included:Lobsters & Crab Orecchiette, Chicken Cavatappi - (it was my favorite!),..and Vegan Vegetable Penne. Overall, we had a fantastic evening, and truly cannot believe that we hadn't been here before! We're excited to visit again soon!"

Soul Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1117) • $$

"Soul Cafe is a good vibe place!Stopped in for a late morning breakfast following the GF's medical appointment. The patio seating in the shade was perfect (even if a parking lot view).The inside bar and dining areas were fairly busy for the time of day, post bfast - pre lunch.I had the Crazy Biscuits (green chili and sausage gravy) and the copine had avo toast. Both came w choice of egg style. The food was fantastic and abundant.Hugo was professional, courteous and energetic as our server!"

Bigs Peoria - American Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (202) • $$

"Looking for something new to try with the family this weekend and we came across Bigs. We all love a little of everything and this place seemed to check it all off the list. We frequent this area and somehow missed this spot until our stop Saturday. The parking lot is fairly small, but we picked out and didn't have an issue. We were not only greeted right away we were also sat as well. We ordered some drinks while we looked over the menu to decided on what to get. The menu was great and with so many amazing sounding options it was quite hard to choose. Since there were four of us we decided to start with the Sampler Platter which came with jalepeno poppers, chicken tenders, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, Mac n cheese bites, fried zucchini and potato skins. It sounded like a lot for sure, but we figured it would be like any other restaurant and they'd skimp on portions. Boy were we WRONG. Our server came out a bit later with it and we all about died lol. It was the polar opposite of small and even with all of us trying we didn't make a dent. The table ordered half rack ribs, sausage pasta, wildcat burger and a cheeseburger with bacon. Everything came out looking amazing and again portions were huge. Marge seasoned fries they came with my burger could've fed us all. The fries were seasoned well and crispy. I loved them. The start for me was my burger the Wildcat. I love to try new things and it came with pepper jack cheese, green chili, grilled jalepeno and chipotle mayo. I know what you're thinking. It was not as spicy as it sounds, but did have a great kick to it. I was able to finish a good amount of it, but I took an entire to go container of fried home. Our server was wonderful and not only kind but efficient. We didn't have to ask for anything. All the employees we witnessed seemed to love their job which is awesome. No one was standing around and getting the job done. There is a full bar as well. There are tons of tvs for sports as well. We really loved it here, but if you're looking for small portions this is probably not your spot. If anything I'd order something to share if you're not a big eater. Great family night out. We definitely left full, happy and ready for a nap."

PV Pie & Wine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (268) • $$

"I had an amazing time at PV Pie & Wine during their happy hour! The restaurant is impressively massive, and the interior design is simply beautiful and well thought out. As soon as I entered, I was captivated by the clear wine cellar surrounding the bar - a unique and visually appealing touch.The happy hour menu offered a fantastic selection of bites, and the best part was that all drinks were priced at just $7 (with beer at $6). What a steal! The Meatballs with Focaccia and Brussels Sprouts stole the show for me; they were incredibly flavorful and cooked to perfection. However, the Spicy Shrimp Cocktail didn't quite hit the mark for my taste buds.For dessert, I treated myself to their seasonal cheesecake, which was a delightful conclusion to my meal. Creamy and rich, it was the perfect sweet note to end the evening.Aside from the delectable food and drinks, the lively atmosphere during the weekday added to the overall experience. PV Pie & Wine is undeniably a great spot to unwind, enjoy delicious bites, and savor quality drinks without breaking the bank. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a vibrant place to dine and socialize during happy hour!"

Half Moon Sports Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (388) • $$

"This place is always packed, you will always see it be pretty busy and it's because it is your quintessential neighborhood bar with good food. Their wings are some of my favorites in all of the valley. I have never had a bad meal here. They can be a bit slow with service and take out can sometimes take forever, but over all the food is great."

Caffe Boa

★★★★☆ 3.5 (846) • $$

"We came here before going to a show at Gammage Auditorium. This must be a frequent stop for people on their way to Gammage, because as soon as we entered and got seated, the server asked if we were headed to a show there. We said yes, and she promised to get us out in time. Caffe Boa has a great atmosphere with lots of dark wood and exposed brick. We sat in the little sunroom separated from the dining room with our doorways. It's brighter in there. There's a separate bar and a glassed off room for more private dining. One of the best things about this place is the great art posters, all having to do with wine.The food here is fantastic. Hubby had the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs were delicious, although I admit I love all meatballs. I did like the red sauce, which I can be a little picky about, and would definitely order anything with the red sauce. I had the steak salad, which was very large. It was dressed greens with sliced steak on the side, and I could hardly finish it. I did, because it was soooo good, but I left feeling stuffed.Caffe Boa is a really great place in general, but especially Great for a pre-event dinner in Tempe."

Thirsty Lion

★★★★☆ 4.3 (429) • $$

"This is a nice place to go in and have a couple of good appetizers and a good cocktail or a glass of wine! I got a spicy margarita and it was pretty good but I've had better. It could've been a little spicier I think. I also got some chicken fried sliders and those were really good. It comes with coleslaw on it, but I don't like coleslaw so I asked them to lead the coleslaw off. The spicy sauce. I asked for a little extra spicy sauce cause I like things a little spicy. I took the one slider home to my husband and he loved it. The chicken is nice and crispy and the bun was nice and soft and properly toasted. I'm sure I'll go back. I recommend this place! It's pretty cool!"

Tarbell's

★★★★☆ 4.3 (583) • $$$

"Absolutely delicious food and great service in a elegant/modern dining setting!I recently had dinner here with some colleagues. This location was recommended to us, by a few folks that live in the area or visit frequently. I 100% know why.Staff greeted us as we walked in the door, with big smiles and a gentle hello. It was like visiting a friends house. They verified our reservation (which I highly recommend) and took us to our table. As we walked to the table the other staff members also greeted us with "Hellos" and smiles as we walked by. So incredibly friendly and welcoming.We were brought fresh glasses of water menus within seconds of sitting down and our drink orders were taken. While we waited for our drinks we were brought delicious bread.We enjoyed the bread while perusing the menu. The menu is not pages and pages, in fact it is well thought out and curated to over special meals that all read like a chef special. I can speak for our table that all were wowed by their meals.I ended up with the 4 day bolognese which was absolutely incredible. and I was "sold" on the add on of a 10oz meatball. It did not disappoint. the pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce was flavorful, not greasy, it was thick and stuck to the pasta. SOOOO GOOD!! The meatball was incredible. Tender flavorful and hearty. I couldn't finish my food, it was just so much, I wish I lived locally as I would have taken it home for next day leftovers.The service was so very attentive and offered suggestions for drink and food to my colleagues. Great recommendations that went over well and didn't seem forced. The chef came by to check on us. and The owner came by to check on us and chat for a bit. He was very engaged and walked to each table. Such a friendly atmosphere.I 1000% recommend this restaurant. There is something for everyone on the menu."

sneakybird

★★★★☆ 4.3 (44)

"Never ever fried. Hmmmm. You have my attention. I love fried chicken. Like...I have an unhealthy obsession with fried chicken that my cardiologist frowns upon. So this stuff not being deep fried intrigued me. There's some sort of voodoo hoodoo magic because this sandwich is texturally crunchy yet juicy at the same time. I had worries that it would taste like some shake and bake nonsense from a sad trip to the grocery store as a child but much to my pleasant surprise...it tastes delicious. Also...the sandwich is pretty large. So that's a plus. Seating is uncomfortable though. If you have even the slightest degree of claustrophobia, get yours for takeout. You will be jammed in here like a Spirit airlines flight. Come for the chicken. It's mothercluckin tasty."

The Vig Fillmore

★★★★☆ 3.8 (1084) • $$

"Great night! We got the happy hour charcuterie board and a bottle of red. The service was great! Our waiter was very attentive, it was chilly outside so he turned the heat lamp on for us. Live music started up around 6pm, it was the cherry on top. I love this Vig! It was a great spot to hit before going to the Suns game."

Jacy & Dakota’s

★★★★☆ 3.6 (63)

"Extremely slow service. There was only one server for a large restaurant. Don't come here for breakfast if you have somewhere to be. The food was good and the prices are a bit steep, but typical for a hotel. We just didn't have an hour and a half for breakfast before meetings."

Beckett's Table

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1070) • $$

"This is one of my favorite restaurants. It had been on my list since I learned that it was from chef Justin Beckett of Southern Rail. The atmosphere is so homey, with am elegant, modern country-ish style--wood beams and tin stars. Keep an eye out for the pigs that are everywhere. The staff there, from the woman who greeted us to our server, were very friendly and attentive. But above all is the amazing food. The barramundi was a-may-zing!!!so was the salmon. Now I must go back to try the pork chop!"

The Mix Up Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (51) • $$$

"You really can't beat the feeling of escaping reality as you pull up and walk into the Royal Palms Resort. I've been a regular visitor through the years, dating back well before the renovation just over a year ago, and my husband was more of a regular for years before me!The Mix Up Bar definitely mixed things up from their PR (pre-renovation) days. I've been several times since and I still really enjoy the atmosphere and friendly service... I'm not going to lie; it's not exactly like the good ol' days though!What's consistent is the people-watching, attentive service, live music on many nights, solid cocktails, beer and wine to choose from. There is also a certain je ne sais quoi about this place... it's definitely a gem!The food menu isn't as impressive as it used to be... I miss the lobster bisque and paella! I am pretty sure they still have the amazing bread with pesto, and you can't go wrong with that, but not a ton of other items appealed to me. On a recent visit, we shared a charcuterie plate, a side of brussels sprouts, and a cauliflower soup. I wouldn't get the soup again, but the other items weren't bad!Eric who runs the bar now is easy to chat with and does a great job... no doubt we'll be back soon, even without some of my old time favorite menu items!"

The Vic Bar + Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (362) • $$

"Great bar/restaurant scene. Plenty of drink selections and a great view due to an elevated site.Fairly new in construction with a modern setting.We sat at the bar for lunch, so no drinks, but could tell it would be a great place to have a drink. Bartender and rest of staff were very nice and friendly.We had the Caesar Salad with chicken added and the Caprese Flatbread. Delicious!I would definitely recommend Vic's do lunch and I'd like to come back for dinner one night."

Original Gravity

★★★★☆ 4.4 (369) • $$

"Stopped into this place on a whim and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It's not an overly large space but it's comfortable and clean and everything you'd expect in a pub with a scratch kitchen. When asked if we had reservations I was nervous (we didn't have reservations) but we found a place at the bar without an issue and there appeared to be one or two tables available.The folks working were very friendly, only caught the name of Mike or Michael behind the bar and he was very conversational and attentive while we sat at the bar. Great beer selection on tap. I had the two darker beers on tap and they were great. They have monitors with the beer selection that's tied into Untappd.The menu has a good variety. I opted for the Beef on Weck and talked to the bartender before ordering, since I'm originally from Upstate New York. The horseradish isn't as hot as you'd get in Buffalo, N.Y. but the roll was right where it was suppose to be and the entire dish was very good. The pork belly appetizer was also excellent.Highly recommended. I look forward to go back."

Wild Horse West

★★★★☆ 4.2 (168) • $

"After a long time away we stopped by yesterday after a long day of riding and before heading to the lake. It was such a better experience from last time. We found seating right away, service was great and everyone was happy with their food. I had a green chili cheeseburger and it was delicious. The vibe is pretty basic and simple menu. Glad I gave it another try."

Nellie Cashman's Monday Club Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (110) • $$

"This restaurant is the only full breakfast spot in the whole hotel. We dined here three times and all three times we found the food to be fresh and nicely presented. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant was clean and orderly. Our server was attentive and engaging. For breakfast you have the option of having a full breakfast buffet, continental breakfast buffet or order off of the menu. Each morning we elected to eat the continental breakfast. The thought of a heavy breakfast before going on a hike in temperatures that I would liken to the PITS OF HELL ...didn't seem like a good idea. There is plenty of fresh fruits, baked goods, oatmeal, yogurt, lox and much more. It also comes with the standard coffee and fresh squeezed orange juice."

Restaurant Progress

★★★★★ 4.5 (321) • $$$

"Progress was a fun experience. I wouldn't say it's a must-try or that it was worth the over $300 bill for two compared to other $300ish restaurants we've been to (felt more like $200ish?), but it was nice to do. My husband and I did the "let the chef decide" option, so we each got five different courses. It was cool to share ten plates off the menu and get a breakdown of the ingredients from our waiter, Anthony! One negative was that they don't have high chairs or changing tables. I get it's not a kid-friendly place and the vibe is on the modern and trendier side, but ours behaved well enough and I wish they made parents feel a little welcome. The things we were served were crudo, steak tartare, squash tostada, curried carrots, tomato salad, burrata, chicken, branzino, cheesecake, and mousse. Everything was created and plated so carefully! My favorite was the chicken, and I think my husband's favorite was the tostada. Overall, the food was incredible. Be warned, they charge for bread and butter! It's worth it, though! I also ordered the gruner wine and my husband got the Of Wolf and Man cocktail. He made his impressed face so it was a win."

The Main Ingredient Ale House And Café

★★★★☆ 4.2 (696) • $$

"I always love eating here!The food runner heard my granddaughter say Mac N Cheese and he had order put in before our server was at our table. That is the most epic service ever!I had the Tuna Salad Salad -Awesome! Two others ordered Pozole, & we had artichoke dip as a starter. Yummily!Definitely will be back!"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1031) • $$

"Everything we ate at Firebirds was amazing!We came during Restaurant week.I loved my creamy chicken Tortilla Soup. Mom always said we eat with our eyes. This soup looked amazing dressed with colored tortilla strips on top. My husband had the BLT salad and it was amazing!!!I had the New York Strip. It was yummy, but the Parmesan encrusted pork chop was pure artistry. I didn't care for the reduction sauce, but the chop was Wow!Our cheesecake was amazing! I cannot wait to come back."

Slices

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (127) • $

"Tried Slices for the first time and it was really good. Their slices are $3.99 each, get 2 and a drink combo or a slice and a side salad and drink combo for $7.99! Best deal around and I would definitely come back, I just got 2 cheese slices and the drink. Staff is super friendly and got my food to me quickly. Thank you!"

Board & Batten

★★★★☆ 4.4 (437) • $$$

"We had gone hiking out at Lake Saguaro and wanted a bite on the way home. We found this place through Yelp and thought it sounded good. At first we thought we were entering a country club but found the restaurant easily! It has the cutest layout! Very clean and welcoming aesthetic! We sat on the patio (dog friendly) which was really big and had umbrellas and a few fireplaces! It was a really nice place.We both we over the moon with our food. It came out pretty quickly and had incredible flavor! The chicken sandwich is amazing! The service was also very nice and made sure our drinks were always filled! Overall awesome experience that is worth the drive out to Mesa! We will definitely be back!Also I LOVE that the check comes out in a book that you can leave a cute note in!"

The Neighborly

★★★★☆ 4.3 (231)

"Came here before going to see a concert and so glad we tried this place. As soon as I came out of the bathroom my friends already had s'mores espresso martinis ordered and ohhhh boyyyy were they good. Strong and not too sweet so it was the perfect mix. We started with the corn bread and spinach dip. The corn bread and honey butter were out of this world!! I ordered the sesame encrusted ahi tuna and ate the whole thing since it was that good and I was starving. The service was great and our server was so sweet. My friends and I decided that we have to come back to this place before every concert!"

Anhelo Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (228) • $$$

"Fine dining in its truest form, Anhelo is an incredible culinary experience and one that I haven't experienced elsewhere in Phoenix. Refined, elegant, traditional fine dining is how I would describe our experience here.To begin, there seemed to more staff serving than customers eating. The attentiveness, organization, and fluidity between every team member was impressive. It was like watching the Phoenix Suns run their offense. Everyone and everything was cohesive. Poetry in motion. Our meal was 3 courses: First course: steak tar tar. Haven't had much steak tar tar in my life but this was easily the best I've ever had - and my favorite dish I had here (out of the 6 I tried).Second course: salmon. incredibly delicious. The sauce was amazing. The salmon cut was about the size of my big toe. I wished it was bigger. Third Course: pork tenderloin. This was the most underwhelming dish out of the 6 I had had. My filet was on the fattier side. It was cooked perfectly though, and the sweet potato purée was novel and unique. In retrospect, I should have tried the beef Wellington- $100 though?An expensive meal, but completely worth it. As I mentioned previously, come to Anhelo for a fine dining experience downtown PHX. You're in for a treat."

The Brickyard Downtown

★★★★★ 4.5 (821) • $$

"After going to dinner with my team at work, I brought my husband and my mom to check out this spot. The food was incredible. Every dish that came out was better than the last. Between the two times I was there, the coconut shrimp, charred romaine salad, pork fried rice, Bahn Mi tacos, French Dip... everything was extremely flavorful and fresh tasting. The service was great. When they realized they hadn't brought water to us for some time after seating us, they took care of our first round. I will definitely be back to try more!"

Wicked Six Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (82)

"A wickedly good time!Copious seating options (covered patio, casual bar seating in the sun, rocking chairs at the fire pit, inside at the restaurant or under the covered pavilion). The staff is super friendly and helpful with menu selections (fun appetizers: Grilled Corn on the Cob, Mega sized nachos, BBQ or Buffalo style wings). Great happy hour. Bagpipes at sun down and live music thereafter until approx 9pm.The grounds are lovingly manicured, a water fall, blooming palo verdes, a lake. It's sensory overload, what a setting. The ambiance and the staff make this place exceptionally special."

Forum Cafe

★★★★★ 4.8 (54) • $

"I was recently in the area and a friend suggested this place for a quick lunch .. it's located inside an office complex and caters to the employees in the various offices. They have a daily special and soup of the day on the screen and on the website, both change daily. On my visit they had a burger and fries. On Tuesday they have a taco special and albondigas soup.Menu consists of Burgers, wraps, sandwiches, hotdogs, breakfast burritos, quesadillas, salads.The staff here are super friendly, small indoor dining area and courtyard patio seating as well"

Perfect Pear Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (945) • $$

"We found this place on Yelp after finishing a tour of the nearby Lavender Farms. It was busy around lunch on a Friday but we asked to sit outside and were immediately sat. Shawna greeted us within minutes with ice water and a smile. I ordered the BLTA with seasoned sweet potato fries on focaccia bread. It was huge & delicious but I would have preferred strips of bacon vs. chopped. It was hard to eat because it all kept falling out. My mom ordered the Mediterranean salad with falafel and said it was FANTASTIC."