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    Bad Jimmy's

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Czarina R.

    Alittle pricy for what you get but the inside is retro new school theme is cool they have barqs red crème soda so hard to find in restaurants ranch was superb but a decent burger and nice crispy fries

    Side salad 20/10! GET THIS
    Geneva B.

    Love Bad Jimmy's! Such a great ambiance, delicious food, and quick service. This was my first time trying their side salad and OMG I will crave this everyday from now on. Burgers were very good, slightly salty but not enough to be upset about it. Fries were hot and crispy. The prices are a little steep, but for the quality of food and prepared hot when ordered, it's worth it.

    Wings, waffle fries, smash burger.  Wings are smoked and incredible!
    Stephen F.

    Loved everything about this place! It is a high class restaurant masquerading as a dive burger bar! Clean, fun and very interesting decor. The staff were great, had several good conversations. BUT the food!!! Its everything I want in a dive joint for burgers, fries and wings!

    Matthew H.

    Was in town for business. Looked up top Burger spots in area. Bad Jimmy's came up. 2 days later I am still thinking about and can still taste that burger and fries. Absolutely fantastic.

    Classic, requested cut in half, and an order of fries
    Alisha O.

    This place is cute! I stopped by around 2 on a weekday and it was pretty busy. It has a fun, modernized diner vibe. I don't go out for burgers much because I generally find them disappointing, but this one was great. I got the classic and it was like a perfected fast food burger. I like that they use quality meat. The waffle fries were tasty and the ranch is definitely made there. I'd have liked to try their vanilla with olive oil soft serve but I was too full. Another time! They also have a full bar but I didn't check out the drink menu. Its not cheap because what is these days and they use really high quality ingredients. The $12 burger I got here was 10× better than the $18 trendy restaurant burger I had earlier in the week.

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    Emily H.

    I was recommended this place, so we had to come check it out! Love the cute diner vibes. The service was friendly and quick. I liked how simple the menu is. We ordered the Double Burger, Tennessee dry rub wings, fries, and housemade ranch. An order of wings included about 6 wings; I thought the seasoning was too salty for my preference. The fries were a bit too salty, but they were crispy. The ranch was okay. The burger was delicious! Bread was soft and patties were yum. I would come back for only the burger next time, and try the soft serve!

    Hiilei W.

    We got takeout and it was still very delicious. I love a smash patty, and it comes with two. The fries are pretty big that we shared one order for 2 of us. The ambiance inside was super cool, definitely a vibe. Service wasn't necessarily bad but wasn't great. Waited a bit before anyone acknowledged us, didn't offer suggestions or was like how are you doing. He came to the counter after I was waiting and was like what can I get you. Wasn't rude but wasn't the most welcoming.

    Regular cheeseburger
    Brooke F.

    I knew nothing about this place before going in, and my goodness does it live up to the hype. My burger was SO GOOD. we were in a hurry and the service and turnaround time was quick. We inhaled our burgers so I would love to rerun and really give it another go! The fries were so great too, I love whatever seasonings they use. Will be back!

    Zipporah A.

    The burgers here are bussin each and every time I've gotten them! I usually place a pickup order and when I get there it's always a vibe so I've been meaning to try dinning in soon, so ima add doing so to my list of things to do. But as I've sat to wait they've got something good playing on their big screens and great music. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Matter fact on my first try in they gave me a shake on the house because I had mentioned that I was considering trying it. What I like is that the fries are always hot and taste of nice clean grease and fresh ingredients; which I always have a hard time not eating them all on the drive homeThe price isn't bad at all for a juicy burger and crispy golden fried fries!! So if you're visiting or a local this place is definitely worth stopping in.

    Double Burger!!!
    Matt L.

    I prefer to go to the one in old town, this one is a little more like a diner with less approachable bar, but that is not why we are here. The DOUBLE BURGER is where it is at! I cannot stop eating here. Ill just say it again. - DOUBLE BURGER!!!!

    Darla M.

    This has been on my list to try for a while and my husband and I finally did! My husband got their double cheeseburger and was a fan. He said it tasted like if shake shack and in-n-out had a baby. The pickles were so fresh too. I got their veggie burger and it was a thick patty, but mushy. I wish they had some sort of "meat" patty instead to take it to the next level. Their fries were crunchy and delicious, but their soft serve was kind of bland in my opinion. Their service was nice and the area is electic. Cool little burger place to try if you want!

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    Jackie R.

    I came here with some friends on a Saturday night and was so pleasantly impressed! The first thing that really stood out was the vibe and ambience Bad Jimmy's offers. The red lighting feels retro in the best way and pairs perfectly with the tile throughout the space. The menu is short and sweet, which makes everything feel easy and approachable to choose from. The bar itself has such fun decor and a great selection of cocktails. Aesthetically, I absolutely loved this place. The cocktails were priced around $14-$17 and were beautifully presented. I ordered the grilled cheese for $6, which was unfortunately the only part that fell a little short for me. It came out cold, which was disappointing because I was otherwise really loving the experience. That said, for a night out at a cute, cozy restaurant/bar, I would still highly recommend Bad Jimmy's. The bartender was incredibly kind and friendly as well! It was such a fun spot, and I'll definitely be returning to try their burgers!!

    Taylor W.

    Finally stopped in to try the iconic Bad Jimmys! Was so excited when the Tempe location opened up. Love the dark / red retro interior. My husband ordered the Classic Double burger and I got the Green Chile Burger on special. I only like smash burger style Patties so these are the perfect burgers for me. There were green Chiles oozing out of my burger, sooo perfect if you're a green chile lover like me. The side of fries are a pretty large portion ($5), so we probably would have been fine sharing one. The staff were amazing, I appreciated that they checked in on us even after bringing out our food. Definitely will be back to try their soft serve ice cream.

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    Fries were so good. Hamburger too. Service was fast and area was clean and neat also.

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    I almost needed my friends to roll me out of bad jimmys. So good thx will be back. Best dp I've ever had.

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    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    4.2
    (89 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Gotta luv the changing vibes in Tempe!!! After a great dinner experience celebrating an anniversary…read moreat Filthy Animal, we slid over to Drop Dead Gorgeous to relax, chill & take in some more craft cocktails. Anytime you're dealing with a speakeasy, you feel like a VIP, and that's how we felt that evening. What a great way to close out the night, as the vibe and decor are what I'm all about. Do plan ahead with reservations. Our Server from FA & Bartender here hooked it up for us with a special toast and celebration for our anniversary!! VIP Treatment with the 70's to 2000's vibe. Looking forward to my return.

    I really wanted to love this place. Let me set off with the positives. The decor, the DJ, the…read moreseating ambience, and overall just vibes are 100%, 5/5 out of five stars. The chicken tenders were fire!!! What is lacking on this occasion was service. The server that we had was so unattentative. I have never been in a cocktail lounge in my life and had to beg for drinks. Our server would wait until every drinks was made for all of her tables before bringing out drinks. It was ridiculous. She was nice but seemed high. I ended up only having 2 drinks. We would have ordered more but they have 90min max seating and we didn't event get drinks for the first 30min. No exaggeration. Also one of my drinks I had to send back. My apple martini tasted like soap. It was like they did clean the glass after giving a soap bath. No bueno. So they need to get their service to match the vibe of a true cocktails lounge. Yes it is a 70s vibe but doesn't mean the lackadaisical style service. I would come back and try again. The music, the atmosphere and the food was good. They gotta get these cocktails together and service. We ended up walking to nearby competitors and that was money lost for DDG.

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    Disco Ball Entrance on the left.  DJ booth behind.
    Disco Ball Entrance on the left. DJ booth behind.
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    Filthy Animal

    Filthy Animal

    4.2
    (447 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$$

    Loved this place!…read more First, we had to change our reservation, and the host could not have been nicer. On a busy Saturday night, he graciously allowed us to push it back by an hour, which we really appreciated. When we arrived, we were immediately impressed. The jungle theme, leopard prints, intimate booths, and dramatic overhead lighting created a fun, unique atmosphere. The service was excellent, the cocktails were delicious, and every dish we ordered was a hit. My son said it may have been the best steak tartare he's ever had (although neither of us was a fan of the plantain chips). It was certainly the best tartare I've had in a very long time, with generous chunks of high-quality steak instead of being overly minced. The baked brie dip was outstanding, the grilled oysters were excellent, and my New York strip was cooked perfectly. My only small criticism is that the oyster appetizer came with just three oysters. For a $19 appetizer, I'd love to see at least four. An even number also makes sharing much easier, although my son generously let me have the extra one! Overall, this is a fantastic concept with great food, great service, and a memorable atmosphere. We can't wait to come back.

    Our final verdict after dining at Filthy Animal steakhouse in Tempe, Arizona, on a Sunday night…read moreafter seeing The Odyssey at Harkins nearby: High Aura. We called about half hour before and made a reservation by phone. I was disappointed that my first order choice of the Seabass was unavailable and my second choice of lamb chops was also unavailable. Not sure if this is because it was a Sunday night and/or we made the reservation immediately before showing up. They were also out of the Melted Cast-Iron Brie Small Plate that we were excited about ordering for the table. We loved this restaurant because of the dark and jungle-themed interior. We were excited to see the bold taxidermy featuring the large cats combined with the ornate, gold- framed dapper animal art hanging on the walls. Another reason to love this spot: hidden inside is an entrance to a secret cocktail lounge, or speakeasy, called "Drop Dead Gorgeous." We also appreciated the entire restaurant centering around a glowing, raw wood-fire cooking pit. We could hear and watch our entrées being prepared. What we didn't love so much: the items that we would've liked to have ordered were unavailable. The price to portion ratio in the small bites could also be improved a bit. Great service from our waitress throughout the evening. We ordered: - Fire Roasted Bone Marrow for the table (3/5) - sourdough toast, jalapeño marmalade with demi. I was so excited to try bone marrow for the first time. It was interesting. Sort of like a mix between butter and fat from a steak. It tasted really good with the spicy jalapeño jelly and bread provided. I expected us to be warm and it came out cold. Still not sure if I like it or not. Maybe I'll give it a second try - White Oak Grilled Chicken Skewers (4/5) - served with shiso leaves, kimchi, shishito peppers. kosho aioli, lemon aioli, ssamjung for the table - Very yummy. We enjoyed these. We had actually changed our mind right after initially putting in the milk bread order for the table and they brought out the milk bread so quickly that our waitress said she would give this to us on the house. - Milk Bread for the table (4/5) - miso tomato butter, almond & Kalamata. Even though we changed our mind and got this sent to our table accidentally, I would order this again. It was very delicious and it comes out as an adorable little tomato shaped and colored milk bread with the toppings looking like the stem on top. So tasty and everybody loved it. A little small for our party of five. - Lemongrass Half Chicken (5/5) - Caramelized carrots, kyoto roasted garlic, mashed potatoes & jalapeno jam. Hubs loved this. He said everything was delicious and went well together. - Bomba Rice x2 (5/5) - Risotto, shrimp, linguica, chicken, piquillo peppers, green peas, kosher aioli & Parmesan. My son and his girlfriend both ordered this and said it was very good. - Shishito Caesar Salad add Chicken Skewers (5/5) - bonito, charred shishito peppers, ricotta salata, tapioca chicharron & togarashi. My daughter ordered this and said it was very good. - Spicy Peanut & Tomato Salad add Chicken Skewers (5/5) - peanut dressing, heirloom tomato, baby gem, daikon radish, onion, mala chile, whipped queso de cabra & sour nut. YUMMMM What a creative and unique salad! So glad I tried it. It has unique flavors that work well with each other and a crunch. There's also some heat that goes along with the salad. I was able to withstand it. My son would probably say it's not spicy at all. I'll be craving this salad for months to come. - Dad or Daddy Specialty Cocktail - bright, buzzed & stoned vodka, apricot liqueur, Riesling cordial, ginger, lime, topped with Red Bull Peach Edition (White Peach) - Fruity Mocktail - I asked the waitress if they had any mocktails and she asked me what I liked and gave me examples. Based on what I told her she brought me out a delicious fruity mocktail topped with fresh mint. Parking along the street at metered parking or in parking garage nearby. A few streets away from Tempe Town Lake.

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    Private Dining Room
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    Pibil Dumplings
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    Society

    Society

    4.3
    (553 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$$
    Romantic vibe
    Kitchen open late

    I genuinely cannot WAIT to come back to this place. From the second I walked in, the atmosphere…read morefelt so classy, elegant, and elevated without being pretentious. It's the kind of restaurant that makes getting dressed up feel exciting and worth it, and I absolutely loved that about the experience. It felt like such a perfect date night spot or place to celebrate something special. The servers were also extremely attentive the entire night. Everyone was friendly, professional, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling overbearing. The service honestly matched the upscale atmosphere perfectly and made the whole experience feel even more polished. And OMG... the food. SO SO SO SO SO GOOD. Like genuinely one of those meals where every single bite makes you pause for a second because it tastes that incredible. I got the chicken orzo along with the lime icebox cake for dessert, and both were absolutely amazingggg. The chicken orzo was phenomenal. The lemon flavor throughout the orzo was bright, fresh, and flavorful without being overpowering, and the tomatoes were the PERFECT addition because they balanced everything so well and added a little sweetness and freshness to the dish. But the chicken... wow. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside while still being super juicy and tender inside, which is honestly hard to do. Every component of the dish worked together perfectly. Magnificent is genuinely the best word for it. And the lime icebox cake was the perfect ending to the meal, refreshing, creamy, flavorful, and not too heavy after dinner. Honestly, I'm sitting here craving the food again just looking back at the pictures I took. This is definitely one of those restaurants that sticks in your mind long after you leave.

    Our waitress was very kind and knowledgeable about gluten-free options (I have celiac disease),…read morewhich I really appreciated. The restaurant itself is very cute and clearly designed for photos, which matches what I saw on their Instagram. Service overall was fantastic. The food, however, was just okay. I ordered the burrata and fig plate and was told they'd replace the bread with apple slices. I received five very small slices of apple, and when the plate was set down the waitress said she'd get more if needed. I later noticed I was charged $2 for an additional five slices, which together didn't even amount to half an apple. Ironically, the bread that comes with the dish would have been far more substantial. The burrata was fine, but nothing memorable. My friend ordered the chicken and brussels sprouts and didn't even finish it before having the plate taken away. The flourless almond cake was the star, a bit salty on its own, but with the ice cream and whipped cream it was a delightful combo which were the highlight. Overall, this is a great spot for cocktails, ambiance, and photos, but the food is fairly mediocre compared to the setting.

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    Society
    Beautiful wall art near restrooms
    Beautiful wall art near restrooms
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    Social Hall

    Social Hall

    4.2
    (933 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    We recently hosted our son's rehearsal dinner for 40 guests at The Social Hall and could not have…read morebeen happier with the experience. Since we were planning the event from out of town, having a team we could trust was incredibly important -- and Bailey and the entire staff handled everything flawlessly. Even the decorations were set up beautifully and exactly as we had hoped. The food was excellent, the staff was friendly and attentive, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Bailey, the Event Coordinator, who was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She was organized, responsive, and made everything feel easy and stress-free leading up to the event and the night of the dinner. The highlight was definitely the Rafter Room -- it was even more impressive in person than in the pictures. The space had a great atmosphere for a rehearsal dinner and made the evening feel really special for our family and guests. Highly recommend The Social Hall for anyone looking to host a private event in Tempe.

    One of the worst DoorDash experiences I've ever had. Social Hall accepted my order, which consisted…read moreof only two items, then made me wait over two hours. If your kitchen can't handle a simple order in a reasonable amount of time, don't accept DoorDash orders in the first place. What's even more frustrating is the complete lack of respect for customers' time. There was no urgency, no accountability, and no reason a two-item order should take longer than two hours. Accepting orders you clearly can't fulfill is misleading and incredibly unprofessional. I won't be ordering from Social Hall again, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else waste their time either. Do better.

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    Social Hall
    Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.
    Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.
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