Best American restaurants in Tempe

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1. Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6

Exceptional(3000)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 58 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

2. Society by EVO

4.6

Exceptional(268)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 3 times today

Society by EVO is an energetic and fun restaurant and bar located in Tempe on the corner of University and Rural next-door to the Tempe Improv. Society offers an inventive American and Mediterranean cuisine created by Chef Dylan Shortridge. We offer our full dinner menu daily from 4pm to 1:30am with happy hour Sunday-Thursday 4pm to 6pm, with reverse happy hour Wednesday night, 10PM-12AM. Society is a stunning environment with a large 28 seat illuminated rose quartzite bar top with an extensive wine list and creative house cocktails. We have plush booths, couches and a separate dining room area. When visiting Society we want you to escape with us and enjoy our hospitality!

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3. Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits

4.2

Awesome(130)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 2 times today

Terra Tempe – Bask in the Spirit of the Land.Located inside The Westin Tempe, Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits cleverly combines the bold, rustic flavors of Arizona and the Southwest with inspired, elevated cuisine. Led by Executive Chef Mario Ventura, the local ingredients from the surrounding area of the Salt River and its rich history provide a healthy and all-natural reflection of the “land of Tempe.”Terra Tempe features a menu rich in history, indigenous ingredients from artisanal producers and the best local products that tell Tempe’s story with the blend of Spanish, Native American, Mexican, and early American pioneers. The bar features a wide array of signature nature-infused craft cocktails, local beers and an inspired wine list, catering to those that appreciate a break from the status quo.

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4. Skysill Rooftop + Lounge

3.7

Very Good(29)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 14 times today

Skysill Rooftop Lounge soars 18 stories above the city of Tempe as the Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar. During the day, this chic venue offers a hip, relaxing daytime escape with its rooftop pool overlooking the vast Sonoran Desert. As the sun sets over the Arizona horizon, Skysill then transitions to a luxurious lounge where all levels of service and premium cocktails are elevated. With panoramic views of the Greater Phoenix area, set your sights on Skysill Rooftop Lounge.

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5. Gertrude's - Phoenix

4.7

Exceptional(5771)

$$$$

• American • Central Phoenix

Booked 25 times today

Gertrude’s Restaurant, nestled inside the Desert Botanical Garden, offers a fresh new food experience focusing on ingredients directly from growers in Arizona and the surrounding region.

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6. King's Fish House - Tempe

4.5

Awesome(1615)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 15 times today

We’ve been in restaurants a long time – three generations, to be precise – and we love seafood. With seafood there’s so much to be passionate about – the freshness, the flavor, the variety, and the surprise. To create the ultimate seafood experience, we traveled down the highways and byways. We pulled up a seat, put on bibs, and soaked up the seafood experience: The no-name dishes with unforgettable flavor, the fresh-caught oysters and clams piled high, the hand-lettered specials on ancient chalkboards, and the savory simmer of every combination of spices imaginable. The pleasure of preparing and sharing seafood was simple and genuine, and it brought out the best in everyone. Often, we felt as if we’d been welcomed into somebody’s home. That’s what King’s Fish House is all about — and we’ve tried to bring all of these ideas together into one single, spectacular place, filled with camaraderie and celebration, and the things we love best. Welcome to the House that Seafood Built!

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7. The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon

4.7

Exceptional(3602)

$$$$

• American • Central Phoenix

Booked 10 times today

Arizona's Original Steakhouse. Step through the copper entry doors and feel the warm authentic atmosphere of this classic American Steakhouse. Once adjacent to the largest feedlot in the world, the restaurant is a living history museum that documents Arizona's cattle industry with historical photos and a Western Art collection. Established in 1947, The Stockyards has been serving the best hand-cut aged steaks and prime rib for 70 years. The menu also features wild game, seafood, poultry, pork, and a wide variety of appetizers, salads and desserts. Be sure to visit the 1889 Saloon where you will find a solid mahogany hand carved bar, crystal chandeliers, and walls adorned with original murals that were painted in the 50's. Step back in time and relax while you enjoy an Arizona landmark. Banquet space and private dining rooms are available, and The Stockyards is always an excellent choice for groups.

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8. Morning Squeeze – Tempe

4.5

Awesome(70)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

The unique concept you've grown to know and love at Morning Squeeze in Scottsdale has come a little closer with a new location in Tempe! We opened our doors at Squeeze Tempe in 2018 in the heart of downtown Tempe by the Arizona State University main campus. With our open-air bar seating, expansive dog-friendly patio, bright colors, and iconic "lovin' touchin' squeezin' "neon sign, we quickly became a fixture in the Downtown community. Our menu in Morning Squeeze Tempe offers just the right mix of classic breakfast favorites and modern brunch dishes with creative cocktails and coffee drinks. Early birds and late risers will find something to hit the spot. And our dog-friendly patios mean the whole family can come along for the groovy vibes. The pups even have their own tail-wagger menu to order from.

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9. Neighborhood Services

5.0

Exceptional(5)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

Booked 1 time today

Serving up honest food & drink in the American Tradition, Neighborhood Services will offer rotating daily favorites, house craft cocktails and more. This industrial yet approachable all day dining venue offers both indoor and outdoor dining, communal tables for reconnecting with friends after a busy day, and something new for every visit.

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10. Pita Jungle - Tempe

4.6

Exceptional(8)

$$$$

• American • Tempe

It’s here at Pita Jungle where healthfulness and well-being meet with taste and fun.Global cuisine materializes through the Mediterranean Diet to culminate in a beautiful assortment of delicious plates that satisfy the vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free as well as the protein “lovers”.Every store is designed to embrace its own neighborhood boasts a different look and feel to highlight a vibrant experience that could be complemented by our boutique wines, craft beers or hand-crafted cocktails. Not forgetting our award-winning kid’s menu.

Best American restaurants in Tempe

Price

108 restaurants available nearby

1. Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

2. Society by EVO

3. Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits

4. Skysill Rooftop + Lounge

5. Gertrude's - Phoenix

6. King's Fish House - Tempe

7. The Stockyards Restaurant & 1889 Saloon

8. Morning Squeeze – Tempe

9. Neighborhood Services

10. Pita Jungle - Tempe

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