Best Casual Restaurants in Tempe

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AhwatukeeBiltmoreCamelback EastCentral PhoenixCentral ScottsdaleChandler

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

158 restaurants available nearby

1. Lucero

4.6

Exceptional(168)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Tempe

Booked 14 times today

Capture iconic sunsets from our rooftop bar and restaurant in downtown Tempe. Designed for the adventurous and bold, and emulating the starry night sky, sip craft cocktails and savor tantalizing cuisine at Lucero.Please note, we do not accept reservations for our rooftop patio which includes our firepit areas. These are available on a first come, first serve basis.

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2. Skysill Rooftop + Lounge

4.1

Excellent(106)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tempe

Booked 7 times today

Skysill Rooftop Lounge, perched 18 stories above Tempe, is the Valley’s highest open-air rooftop bar and has been voted Best Rooftop Bar in Phoenix two years in a row by Phoenix New Times. By day, unwind by the rooftop pool in a chic, relaxed atmosphere, and as the sun sets, experience a vibrant lounge setting featuring expertly crafted cocktails and shareable bites. With a mix of cozy couches, high-top tables, and a stylish bar, Skysill Rooftop Lounge is the ultimate destination for elevated socializing and stunning rooftop views.

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3. Alibi Rooftop Lounge

3.9

Excellent(23)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Tempe

Booked 5 times today

Perched on the 14th floor, Alibi offers a stunning rooftop experience with panoramic views that elevate any occasion. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, shareable plates, and an atmosphere that perfectly blends vibrant energy with relaxed sophistication. Whether you're sipping drinks under the stars or catching up with friends over sunset views, Alibi is the ultimate destination for unforgettable evenings above the city.

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4. Neighborhood Services - Tempe

4.8

Exceptional(33)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tempe

Booked 11 times 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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5. Pita Jungle - Tempe

4.5

Awesome(15)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • 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.

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6. Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe

4.6

Exceptional(3697)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tempe

Booked 115 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.

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7. Three Thirty Three Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(373)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Tempe

Booked 41 times today

Intimate dining experience that showcases classic elegance with a contemporary twist. Three Thirty Three offers bold flavors, craft cocktails, and an elegant atmosphere for unforgettable dining experience.

8. Society

4.6

Exceptional(703)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Tempe

Booked 34 times today

Society 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 inventive Italian and Mediterranean cuisine created by Chef Armando Aguirre. We offer our full dinner menu daily from 4pm to 1:30am with Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 4pm to 6pm and Reverse Happy Hour Wednesday night from 10PM-12AM. Society is a stunning oasis in the desert 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!

9. Uchi Scottsdale

4.8

Exceptional(295)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Sushi • Central Scottsdale

Booked 48 times today

:: ADDITIONAL RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE ON RESTAURANT WEBSITE :: Uchi, "home" in Japanese, is founded by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole. A delicate balance of elevated food and impeccable service, Uchi offers non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, sushi, and seasonal omakase. Reservations are encouraged and can be booked online up to 1 month in advance. Walk-in bar seating is available and is subject to wait times. Patio seating is weather permitting and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to serving you, Kanpai!

10. Cocina Chiwas

4.7

Exceptional(50)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Mexican • Tempe

Booked 5 times today

James Beard Semi-Finalists Armando Hernandez and Nadia Holguin bring you Cocina Chiwas, a nouveau take on classic Chihuahuan cuisine. Located at the Northwest corner of Culdesac, a beautiful and passionate walkable community in Tempe, Arizona. Cocina Chiwas is a chef driven Mexican Restaurant with delicious food, cocktails and an intoxicating atmosphere. Family owned and operated we invite you to come in and enjoy our large patio and a new take on Mexican cuisine.

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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
It was a lovely evening before heading the theatre. Service was wonderful and the view was spectacular.
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LuceroPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Tempe
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4.6
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Doris
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food and wonderful service! We have enjoyed all the meals we have had here this week.
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Neighborhood Services - TempePrice: Moderate• American• Tempe
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4.8
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JenniferVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
Such a beautiful place to watch the sunset but there wasn’t anyone to greet us or to give us a table that we reserved on Open Table when we got there so we ended up at the bar, unfortunately. They weren’t that hospitable at all which for bartenders in a place like this was rather surprising. They actually acted annoyed by having to acknowledge us and were not friendly.
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Skysill Rooftop + LoungePrice: Moderate• American• Tempe
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4.1
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Keith
New York City •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 17, 2025
Nice place to go have a drink or a bite. Relaxing atmostphere.
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Alibi Rooftop LoungePrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Tempe
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3.9
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Lauri
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
4.0
Dined on Oct 20, 2024
Menu needs an update, add more small plates, shareable options. Specials for show goers!
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Pita Jungle - TempePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Tempe
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4.5

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