Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
British-style gastropub with a huge "yard" with lots of seatings & games. One of our favorite spots!
561 locals recommend
Culinary Dropout
7135 E Camelback RdBritish-style gastropub with a huge "yard" with lots of seatings & games. One of our favorite spots!
House of Tricks
114 E 7th StGreat for special occasions. This is our favorite restaurant.
A country bar with good eats! Gets crazy on the weekends.
13 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Tempe
640 S Mill AveA country bar with good eats! Gets crazy on the weekends.
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
3815 N Scottsdale RdPopular sushi restaurant with good happy hour.
Fantastic Irish Pub. You won't be disappointed!
31 locals recommend
Rúla Búla Tempe Irish Pub and Restaurant
401 S Mill AveFantastic Irish Pub. You won't be disappointed!
Our favorite breakfast spot! It's usually pretty busy, especially on the weekends. Make sure you have a little time to wait!
236 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
615 S College AveOur favorite breakfast spot! It's usually pretty busy, especially on the weekends. Make sure you have a little time to wait!
The best bruschetta and wine! If you go on a Monday - you can get a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20. One of our favorites.
97 locals recommend
Postino Annex
615 S College AveThe best bruschetta and wine! If you go on a Monday - you can get a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for $20. One of our favorites.
Modern breakfast spot with a quick coffee & smoothie bar. Usually busy on the weekends!
48 locals recommend
Daily Jam
310 S Mill AveModern breakfast spot with a quick coffee & smoothie bar. Usually busy on the weekends!
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
222 S Mill AveQuick sandwiches.
Cornish Pasty Co
3800 N Goldwater BlvdAs the name says...Delicious cornish pasties!
Five Guys
1515 N 7th AvePopular chain, burger restaurant!
Starbucks
871 W University DrOOOO, coffee.
In the bottom of Skywater. (where you're staying!) It's on the front to the far west.
8 locals recommend
Press Coffee - Skywater
601 W Rio Salado PkwyIn the bottom of Skywater. (where you're staying!) It's on the front to the far west.
The Mission
3815 N Brown AveUpscale latin cuisine & cocktails. This is one of Becky's favorites!
Californian-Mediterranean food, fantastic brunch - one of our favorites! :)
314 locals recommend
Olive & Ivy
7135 E Camelback RdCalifornian-Mediterranean food, fantastic brunch - one of our favorites! :)
The Herb Box
7051 E 5th AveNew American dishes
Arcadia Farms Cafe
7025 E 1st Aveorganic!
Cowboy Ciao
upscale gastropub
P.F. Chang's
7135 E Camelback Rdchinese
P.F. Chang's
7135 E Camelback Rdchinese
Thai Basil
403 W University DrAmazing thai food
Malee's Thai Bistro
7131 E Main StThe best thai food in Scottsdale.
Breakfast Club
4400 N Scottsdale RdVery popular breakfast in Scottsdale.
Oregano's
3102 N Scottsdale RdFamily-friendly & fun pizza & pasta!
Oregano's Pizza Bistro
523 West University DriveFamily-friendly & fun pizza & pasta!
Barrio Queen
7114 E Stetson DrStreet tacos & great drinks!
Sugar Bowl
4005 N Scottsdale RdOld ice cream parlor!
Mastro's City Hall
6991 E Camelback RdFine dining steaks.
italian food with amazing spaghetti & meatballs, flatbreads and wine
138 locals recommend
North Italia
4925 N 40th Stitalian food with amazing spaghetti & meatballs, flatbreads and wine
italian food with amazing spaghetti & meatballs, flatbreads and wine
138 locals recommend
North Italia
4925 N 40th Stitalian food with amazing spaghetti & meatballs, flatbreads and wine
Mastro's Ocean Club
15045 N Kierland Blvdhigh end seafood & steaks
Morton's The Steakhouse
15233 N Kierland Blvdupscale steak & seafood
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale Rdhealth conscious food & juice - personal favorite! :)
Dominick's Steakhouse
15169 N Scottsdale Rdhigh-end steaks & seafood
high-end mexican food, amazing decor. - a favorite!
53 locals recommend
SOL Mexican Cocina | Scottsdale
15323 N Scottsdale Rdhigh-end mexican food, amazing decor. - a favorite!
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale Rddelicious pizza!
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
2502 E Camelback Rdgourmet burgers & shakes & wine
A well known and authentic, popular pizzeria inside a historic home. great for special occasions! It gets pretty busy - it's best to call ahead. Have some time to wait and enjoy a glass of wine.
237 locals recommend
Pizzeria Bianco
623 E Adams StA well known and authentic, popular pizzeria inside a historic home. great for special occasions! It gets pretty busy - it's best to call ahead. Have some time to wait and enjoy a glass of wine.
new american breakfast, lunch and dinner - outdoor farmers market on Saturdays!
115 locals recommend
Phoenix Public Market
new american breakfast, lunch and dinner - outdoor farmers market on Saturdays!
FEZ
105 W Portland St Mediterranean-American
Nobuo at Teeter House
622 E Adams StJapanese
Matt's Big Breakfast
825 N 1st Stbreakfast! typically busy, especially on the weekends
Hillstone Restaurant
2650 E Camelback Rdupscale steak, seafood & pasta
True Food Kitchen
15191 N Scottsdale Rdhealth conscious food & juice - personal favorite! :)
Stingray Sushi
2502 East Camelback Roadsushi & cocktails in a modern setting
Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar
2502 E Camelback Rdgourmet burgers & shakes & wine
Everything Else
CVS
802 S Mill AveQuick, close convenience store.
The Madison Tempe
149 S Farmer AveTake a cycle class at this hip, modern, local spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pedal Haus Brewery
730 S Mill AveNew gastropub/brewery with great food and amazing decor.
The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen
26 S Farmer AveLow-key bar with good food and a cabin atmosphere.
El Hefe Tempe
640 S Mill AveReally great tacos! The bar gets packed on the weekends.
The Handlebar Tempe
680 S Mill AveBrats, burgers & beer. Popular spot!
RnR Gastropub
3737 N Scottsdale Rdgreat brunch, popular restaurant/bar for lunch and dinner
Citizen Public House
7111 E 5th Aveupscale gastropub
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
4000 N Scottsdale Rddelicious pizza! definitely a favorite
Wildfish Seafood Grille
7135 East Camelback RoadUpscale seafood & bar
The Greene House
15024 N Scottsdale Rdcalifornian food
Zinc Bistro
15034 N Scottsdale Rdfrench bistro & oyster bar
Brio
15301 N Scottsdale Rditalian food with amazing happy hour
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
15323 N Scottsdale Rdfine-dining seafood
Squid Ink Sushi Bar - CityScape
2 E Jefferson Stsushi & Japanese-fusion plates
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour
1 W Jefferson Stcraft cocktails and bar food
Shopping
Target
995 S Cotton LnThe closest target location.
Divaz Boutique
516 S Mill AvePopular boutique on mill!
A popular shopping complex with restaurants & stores in Downtown. Make sure you get your parking ticket validated otherwise parking is expensive!
77 locals recommend
CityScape
A popular shopping complex with restaurants & stores in Downtown. Make sure you get your parking ticket validated otherwise parking is expensive!
Arts & Culture
Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace 16
2000 E Rio Salado PkwyMovies!
A movie theater right off of Mill with comfortable seating! Pedal Haus Brewery is right next door so grab some dinner there before.
Centerpoint
660 West 6th StreetA movie theater right off of Mill with comfortable seating! Pedal Haus Brewery is right next door so grab some dinner there before.
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central AveOur local art museum.
Topgolf
9500 Talking Stick WayA fun local activity for golf lovers. It's like bowling, but putting.
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central AvePossibly the coolest library ever.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central AveLearn about Arizona culture.
Sightseeing
A fantastic and most popular hike. There are two sides, Echo Canyon and Cholla. Echo is harder but our favorite. :)
1752 locals recommend
Echo Canyon Trail and Recreation Area
East McDonald DriveA fantastic and most popular hike. There are two sides, Echo Canyon and Cholla. Echo is harder but our favorite. :)
Papago Park
625 N Galvin PkwyA great, easy hiking trail.
North Mountain Village
Hiking!
Piestewa Peak
Hiking!
McDowell Mountain Regional Park
16300 McDowell Mountain Park DrHiking!
Pinnacle Peak Park
26802 N 102nd WayHiking!
South Mountain Park
10919 South Central AvenueHiking!
Entertainment & Activities
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington StA hands-on, kid-friendly science center
Children’s Museum of Phoenix
215 N 7th StGreat place to take kids
Great place for kids. Huge indoor environment with butterflies.
413 locals recommend
Butterfly Wonderland
9500 East Vía de VenturaGreat place for kids. Huge indoor environment with butterflies.