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    Alter Ego Tempe

    3.9 (243 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Brussels sprouts appetizer
    Michelle C.

    I went for dinner here with friends prior to a show at the ASU gammage. The restaurant had a good vibe with a nice and open restaurant area. They also had a great patio that ran along the street. They had an offer with free valet parking if you are attending a show at the Gammage and eat at the restaurant. It was a great deal and nice walk to the theater. Our server, Josh, was friendly, helpful with recommendations and attentive. We shared a side of the Brussel sprouts. They were delicious. I had the vegeyable potstiickers and sticky rice for ny entree. Both were very flavorfulwith good spice.ls. the dipping sauce with the potstickers was very good and not too spicy. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I would definitely dine here again.

    Rob P.

    I've stayed at Canopy by Hilton twice now and both times I booked through Amex and had a $100 food & beverage credit, so I got to try a lot of food at Alter Ego. For a hotel restaurant, it's pretty great. The menu has a lot of options and everything is pretty tasty. As a regular restaurant I'm not quite sure I would go if I lived in the area, but I also wouldn't rule it out. Both trips I had the Fork & Knife Breakfast Burrito and it was absolutely incredible. You can EASILY feed two people with this, and I'm sad to say I almost finished the whole thing this morning. Fast forward 10 hours and I wasn't even that hungry for dinner, but I had the miso salmon which the bartender recommended and was great. The menu was slightly different from a year and a half ago so it's nice to see they don't just let the menu sit for frequent visitors of the hotel. Service has always been excellent from both bars/restaurants in the hotel.

    Proscuitto Flatbread
    Kayla M.

    Stopped by for dinner on a Tuesday night at 5:45pm. Restaurant was relatively empty with a few tables of people and a few individuals at the bar. Ordered the prosciutto flatbread, miso salmon, a side of brussel sprouts and a side of extra noodles. Server was knowledgable and helpful with recommendations. The prosciutto flatbread was good but was heavy on the balsamic, which was less sweet and more so tart. The salmon dish was also good, but the salmon could have used more sauce. They were willing to accommodate my request for the spice to be removed from the noodle dish, which was awesome, but overall the noodles were relatively bland, so I assume the spice would have helped mask the bland flavor. The brussel sprouts were good and came with bacon and cheese. Overall, the ambience was great, the restaurant was clean, our server was great, and the food was decent.

    Bloody Mary and iced chai latte

    Our breakfast experience was fabulous. I had a great Bloody Mary and iced chai latte. The French toast was delicious and the açaí bowl was healthy as well as tasty. The vibe was really nice-plants & flowers everywhere as well as great mood lighting. Our server, Jamie, was kind and attentive. Bar looks great with comfortable seating not too close together. Would 100% recommend.

    Crispy Pork Belly
    Junsheng X.

    Not the best hotel restaurant I've been too, although I appreciate the experimental nature of it. Came here on my checkout day for a quick lunch - the server looked a little done with it all, lol? Food was ok - the crispy pork belly was over fried and too much flavor, and "sticky rice" is just Asian rice.... Maybe it's just the area The latte was good though, but that was about it. Prices felt a little expensive for the taste but it is what it is at a hotel I guess.

    Dinner menu
    Cynthia P.

    Cool restaurant near ASU. Service is friendly and chill. I only had a Diet Coke and the portion was generous for about $5.

    Kung Pao Chicken Wings
    Rachel S.

    The wings weren't spicy but had such good flavor. The orange chicken was nice and spicy, loved the flavor and big portion. Drinks were delicious, melon mule with mezcal was a must. The service lag a little but busy with one server who was attentive enough to grab things when we needed. Cute patio to savor the sunshine in Tempe.

    Red wine
    David L.

    Simple day needed a nice drink... didn't get any food yet, the service was fast. The ambiance in here is really nice the wing are good but actually the califlower was the best I am not sure what they dip them in but they were Amazing ....the food was amazing

    Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Arugula Salad
    Deanne M.

    Yesterday, I had the Togarashi Tofu and it was very well prepared. The tofu was Avery good flavor and very tender. The surrounding veggies and rice made it a really good lunch. The server - Armando was very helpful and professional. Today, I had the Shaved Brussels Sprouts salad with tofu . It was crunchy, sweet, tangy, and downright delicious! The server, Armando was polite, personal and attentive. Well done.

    Ego Benedict*
    Bristol L.

    Decided to come for brunch myself on a Sunday. I was so happy I did because there was a live music and a small farmers market in the hotel. I ended up grabbing some gifts to go and even got a free tasting of tequila. I would definitely suggest putting some more veggies with the Benedict maybe tomato or avocado could complement it better. Overall, I had a really lovely brunch with great service.

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    Omari D.

    Alter Ego hosted a paint night but I had plans to check out the bar food as I had been missing special events they were having here over the past few months. Surprised it wasn't as busy on a Friday night, but it was near the holidays so people were sheltered with family. Bartender and host for the night was great. He spent time remembering my name and our drink orders which says a lot about the business... I kept it light on the eats, & went with the Ginger Meatballs, Street Fries and of course, a few drinks from the bar. Ginger Meatballs were impressive and had a lot of flavor... so good that I doubled down and got another round (kinda like my drinks). Drinks from the bar didn't disappoint and on par price wise when it comes to "craft cocktails". Looking forward to my next return trip for dinner!

    Emma N.

    My friend and I stopped in here on a Friday evening for drinks, and there was lots of seating available. We ordered our drinks at the bar, and then sat outside to enjoy the cool weather. The bar tender that helped us was very polite and made our drinks quickly. I don't remember the name of what I ordered, but it had mezcal and tequila in it, and it was absolutely amazing! The smokiness of the mezcal hit right at the end and lingered for just the right amount of time. Highly recommend this spot for drinks. I've heard they also do an awesome brunch, so I'll be back for that soon.

    Delicious Cold Press Juices - strawberry lemonade
    Astrid H.

    Really enjoyed our time at Alter Ego for breakfast! Found it on Yelp and figured let's try it. Our server was lovely and attentive and so courteous, we enjoyed him serving us and offering us options when we needed help (I'm indecisive and always ask for help between 2-4 dishes!) and that was great. Went with the Egocado toast and the Eggsando which is a sandwich which was really tasty. It had a special sauce in it and the insides were so tasty. I enjoyed mine with eggs and chicken sausage, it's chopped up and mixed with the egg and went in the sandwich. The hash browns that came with the sando were BOMB though! Wowza, perfectly crispy and flavored very nicely. My girlfriend had an espresso martini and she said it was tasty. I had cold pressed juice which was premade and bottled, it was very tasty. The ambiance of the place was cool and casual, with a bit of flare as they had a live guitarist and singer playing some cool 90s and 2000s acoustic style. That was awesome. Not sure if they do that only on weekends but it gave it a special feel with it playing in the background. Overall we enjoyed it, food was good, spot was good, and service was great.

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    Excellent food small menu but everyone a gem. Fab dumplings and shrimp to start , great salads , run don't walk

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    Great staff. Very convenient in the Hilton Canopy. Very nice open space. Good food and drink. Nice relaxing space.

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    Food was yummy service was also good it's inside a hotel but also right on the street of Tempe! The meatballs were delicious!!

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    Ask the Community - Alter Ego Tempe

    Can someone verify if the outdoor patio dining area is dog friendly please?

    Hi Sake! We do allow dogs on the Alter Ego patio.

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Yes! Ample indoor seating, but also a small patio.

    How's parking here?

    Hello! When Visiting Canopy Tempe's Restaurants Alter Ego or ALIBI, we do offer 2 hour validation with purchase or a drink or menu item! Hope to see you soon!

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