Carlos O'Brien's 1125 West Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284, 480-940-0565, Featuring an outstanding menu selection and prompt friendly service. more... 

Islands Restaurant 730 South Mills Avenue, Suite H-104, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-929-9769, This lively restaurant specializes in gourmet burgers, fresh salads, and soft tacos plus offers a full service bar, all in a tropical atmosphere. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Milagros 2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ 85282, 480-967-1441, Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant serves specialties such as sizzling steaks, creative chicken dishes, and fresh fish. They also feature a salad bar and outdoor dining. 

Monti's La Casa Vieja 100 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-967-7594, Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, this adobe hacienda was built in the 1890s by Tempe founder Charles Trumbull Hayden and serves a delicious menu of American cuisine, including steaks and seafood, daily for lunch and dinner. 

Bamboo Club 699 South Mill Avenue, Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85281, Brickyard Mall, Mill & 6th Street one block north, 480-967-1286, This restaurant serves Pacific Rim cuisine with a mix of Thai, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese dishes on the menu with specialties from exotic ports such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Seoul. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Saki's Pacific Rim Cafe and Sushi Bar 740 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-968-7300, Pacific Rim cuisine including award-winning sushi and artful teppanyaki, is served at this restaurant. Open daily, they offer patio dining and serve lunch and dinner. Complimentary valet parking is also available. 

Big City BBQ - Barbecue Restaurant & Catering 5118 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282, 480-756-5702, Soul food barbecue restaurant and catering by celebrated Executive Chef, Rasshad Brown. The Big City BBQ menu includes Arizona's largest selection of smoked meats and traditional side dishes from the old South. All meats are delightfully spiced and rubbed for up to 48 hours, then smoked for up to 12 hours.  more...

Euphoria Bar & Bistro 829 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-557-9075, Euphoria is an upbeat, Mediterranean style bistro and wine bar featuring tastes and dishes from family recipes, along with a distinct wine selection and diverse beer list! Everything is prepared with love and only fresh ingredients, including many locally "garden grown" spices and vegetables. Live music is featured Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 9 ot 11 p.m. more... 

Alcatraz Brewing Company 5000 South Arizona Mills Circle 567, Tempe, AZ 85282, Arizona Mills Mall, 480-491-0000, This unique restaurant serves foods from a variety of famous San Francisco neighborhoods including Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, and the Mission plus serves award-winning, handcrafted beers and ales. Enjoy seeing the scale replica of Golden Gate Bridge and taste their signature desserts while dining here. 

Gordon Biersch Brewing 420 South Mill Suite 201, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-736-0033, Upscale yet casual brew pub serving a full lunch and dinner menu daily of eclectic American cuisine with international influences as well as freshly brewed German-style lagers. more...

Beeloe's Cafe & Underground Bar 501 South Mill Avenue Suite B101, Tempe, AZ 85281, Downtown, 480-894-1230, Unique cafe serving delicious appetizers, pizzas, desserts, and drinks plus offering live music seven nights a week. 

P.F. Chang's 740 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-731-4600, The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.  more... 

Rinaldi's on Third 51 West Third Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-921-9344, This full service, New York style Italian deli serves delicious specialty sandwiches daily. They are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outdoor seating and catering are available. 

Wildflower Bread Company 6428 Southwest McClintock, Suite 104, Tempe, AZ 85283, in the Tempe Square Shopping Center, 480-838-9773, This upscale combination bakery-sandwich shop is open daily. They serve gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups, and salads in addition to offering a wide selection of bakery items.  more... 

Aunt Chilada's 2021 West Baseline Road, Tempe, AZ 85283, 480-431-6470, Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine at this restaurant including fajitas, tamales, salsa, and much more for lunch and dinner daily. There is also a fiesta patio where you can enjoy delicious margaritas. 

Macayo's Depot Cantina 300 South Ash Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-966-6677, You'll enjoy fine, authentic Mexican cuisine at this popular restaurant that has been voted as having the best margarita in the Valley. Lunch and dinner are served daily. 

Top of the Rock 2000 Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282, 602-225-9000, Offering dinner nightly as well as a Sunday brunch, this restaurant serves regional Southwestern cuisine plus offers spectacular views of the Valley. 

Pizzeria Uno 690 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-968-1300, Enjoy Chicago-style original deep dish pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and salads at this pizzeria that also has a full service bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza 414 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-967-6444, Gourmet pizzas, pastas, and salads are served in this restaurant that has a lively garden atmosphere. Full service bar and patio dining are available. more... 

Crisdee's Restaurant 1402 South Priestn Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-377-8971, This casual neighborhood multi-screen sports bar features national and local sports and NTN Trivia. They serve over 15 homemade pastas, deep dish pizzas, calzones, and much more daily for lunch and dinner. 

Ducks Restaurant and Sports Lounge 915 East Apache Boulevard, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-968-3451, The lounge features eight TVs, including two big screens, and offers interactive entertainment including NTW Trivia and QR1 for NFL games. The restaurant serves regional American cuisine with a touch of Southwestern influences. 

Mill Avenue Beer Company 605 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281, 480-829-6775, Reminiscent of a Cheers neighborhood bar, this sports bar offers great American food, 100 beer choices including 30 drafts, 12 TVs, and satellite sports. Happy hour specials are available Monday through Friday. 

Casey Moore's Oyster House 850 South Ash Street, Tempe, AZ 85281, Located in Old Town Tempe, 480-968-9935, "Known as the most famous of Irish Pubs in and around Arizona," Casey Moore’s Oyster House is housed in a 1910 Colonial-Revival home that is rumored to be haunted. Casey's offers the finest beef selections, freshest oysters and seafood, and a huge selection of draught beers, bottled beers, whiskeys and spirits. more...

Stuart Anderson's Black Angus 507 West Broadway, Tempe, AZ 85282, 480-968-9026, One of America's favorite family restaurants, this casual steak house specializes in delicious steaks, seafood, and chicken plus features a full service bar. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.