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    Tempe Eats

    3.8 (255 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Sangria was a little too sweet for me
    Carla N.

    Hubby & I had dinner here last night. I'm not sure why, but we were both thinking it was inside a mall, but it's a free standing building. When you walk in there is someone asking if you've been there before. When we said no, he told us to find a seat where ever we wanted, & we could order from the QR code on the table. Luckily, we had checked out the menu & how things somewhat work, so we already knew what we wanted to order. There is a station with cups & cold water, plastic silverware, napkins, & condiments. You just take whatever you want. Hubby got a beer from the beer wall. I got a sangria. The picture on the menu shows white sangria, but to my pleasure it was red. It was a little on the sweet side. We ordered the pretzels & beer cheese from Pastiazza, wings from Chow Down AZ, & a fish sandwich from Fish Pop. They bring the food out as is ready. The fish sandwich comes with fries. It was really good. It had 2 fish pieces plus another small piece. It was hot, super flaky & good. The fires were good. We both really liked the sandwich. Hubby loved the wings. They were crispy, rendered & juicy. The pretzel bites were okay, but nothing special. The cheese looked like nacho cheese, but it wasn't. It was good. I wouldn't get the pretzels again. The food came out pretty quickly. However, it was too hot in the seating area.

    Birria taco
    Emma S.

    I really like that you could order from either a QR code or from a kiosk at the front and then you could order from all of the different stalls at once. This made it really easy if you wanted to try things from different places. My favorite was random AF the birria is so good here! Especially the grilled cheese, so cheesy and delicious. I also really loved the fish pop, fish and chips. It was crispy and perfectly seasoned. My least favorite was probably the burger, but it was still pretty decent, but I would definitely get the other two things before that They had lots of TV and seating areas and also an outdoor area with some pool tables

    Denise M.

    We had been here before and liked the concept, but then we learned soon after that it was closing. Fast forward and Tempe Eats is reopened and it looks to be thriving! This is a good haul with several different "restaurants." There is one big menu with a different section for each food stall. There is Mexican, soul food, Asian, fried fish, Italian, and more. There is also a full bar and a beer tap wall for the beer lovers. You scan the QR code on the table and then order and pay at your table. Easy peasy George and Weezy! We ordered: *Beef yakisoba *Birria Grilled Cheese *Dozen Hot Wings *Peach Cobbler Hubby said the yakisoba was good--just the standard yakisoba, still good. The portion size was really big. The wing sauce was really good--not too vinegary and the perfect amount of heart. V they came out hot and fresh. Delicious! The Birria Grilled Cheese s AMAZING! It came with a yummy consomme for dipping. The need was crispy and it was packed with Birria. So f***** delicious! When the gentleman brought out my wings, her brought a complimentary peach cobbler. It was so good--warm and buttery. Our comfort food! The place seemed to be filling up when we were leaving, which makes sense since we were there pretty early. This is the place to go when everyone in your party wants something different. The huge t.v. screen and a show of other t.v.s are great for watching sports. If you haven't yet, give this place a try. It's not fancy, but it is good!

    Teresa A.

    Tried tempe eats recently and thought the concept was really cool. Feels like a mini food hall/food court with multiple options, and I liked how you can order from the QR code at the table. We sat at the bar and the bartender offered to start our tab and take our order directly. He was the only one working there at first so service felt a little slow as he was handling drinks for everyone else. People were also coming up to the bar to order. After waiting awhile we were going to just order off the QR code instead. Bartender said he could still take our order and got a co worker to help. The orignal fish and chips was good. My boyfriend liked the wings. The veggie roll surprisingly took the longest to come out. A staff member went to go check up on it for us and was gone for some time. It was good. Not the best Ive ever had. Just funny that the veggie roll ended up taking the longest out of everything. I liked how they had games at the table like connect four. It gave the place a fun atmosphere. There were only a couple available and other people wanted to play it too so we played a couple games and passed it along to another couple to share.

    Wings Mac and cheese, sweet potatoes

    Been here twice now and each time its amazing. The place is very welcoming. You get greeted when you walk in the door. Came here to see Mr. Muhammad at chow down arizona. Very friendly both times. Food was amazing. Will definitely go back again soon. Great tasting home cooked food. Everything taste amazing.

    Madelynn F.

    Came here to try "chow down". Interesting set up here. You sit at a table, you scan the QR code, then you can order from the many different restaurants offered here. I chose "chow down" because I wanted the oxtails. No complaints the oxtails were delicious and tender. they brought the food out to the table pretty quick. My dad had the cod and fries. He said it was good and fresh (Came with a side of cold peas that we did not eat.) we ordered drinks from the bar. Strong, but not that delicious. I was not impressed with the desserts. We had the banana pudding, which was OK. But absolutely never ever what I recommend the jar dessert "muncheese". I had strawberry cheesecake and we ended up throwing it away. I definitely want to come back to try other food items on the menu.

    Fishpop Spicy Butter Fish & Chips
    Katie H.

    We had family in town and have been wanting to try Fish pop since we have been following them on IG for awhile. The vibe in the restaurant is great very open, big bar, beer wall. However I will say the ordering system from your phone is awful. They need to invest in a better more organized set up. They have all the Restaurants clumped into one giant list. It was so confusing and it took forever to even find the alcohol drinks. We ended up just going up to the bar. When it got to checking out our cards were all declining and we clearly had money it was a system glitch. It took us a good 25 min to get our food ordered. I also think it would be a great idea for someone to greet you when you walk in and explain the ordering process not just point to the QR codes. We enjoyed the spicy fish and chips and the tartar sauce was so good! I didn't take a picture of it but we got a soul food plate it was fried chicken wings, candied yams, Mac and cheese, and cornbread. It was great and my 11 month old tore that plate up! Haha Fix the system and I think you have a great concept.

    Games on the bartop along with their $3 Marg during happy hour
    Michael V.

    Spicy fish and chips - fantastic, only slightly spicy but not weak. The tartar sauce was incredible, and my favorite so far. Fries were alright, nothing special but not bad. BBQ pulled pork nachos - wow. The waffle fries were heavily seasoned in the best way, and I couldn't be happier. This was enough to feed two, and even the leftovers were tasty. Highly recommend, and you get to choose the meat as well (I went with pulled pork). They give you quite a bit of meat too. Margs - nothing special but not bad. Can't beat $3 though. Our bartender was so sweet, and she helped us pick some food and navigate the restaurant. You sit anywhere you'd like, scan the QR code, and order from a culmination of multiple restaurants, like a food court. They have a bar, and also a tap wall where you can fill your own beer! I'll be back to try that out. They have empanadas, soul food, bbq, fish, sushi, and probably some more that I'm forgetting, so check it out if you ever have split cravings!

    Trung N.

    Tempe Eats is a good concept in theory. It's a food hall, but not. You order from a kiosk and workers are labored with the task of bringing your food. They have to discern between orders and try to give you a run down of your food should you ask. Kinda sucks actually. You should leave them a tip. Some of the things we ordered were good and some were not. I felt like everything was reasonably priced. The Eats gives you plenty of variety to choose from. You can also enjoy an alcoholic beverage while you wait. If you're dining with a bunch of people, this may be your spot.

    Shrimp Po' Boy
    Matt B.

    I should've checked Yelp instead of listening to my girl's social media influencers hyping this place up. Tempe Eats looked promising based on the photos and online buzz, but the actual food was extremely underwhelming. I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy that's heavily advertised with pictures when you walk into the restaurant, and what came out looked nothing like what was being marketed. The sandwich was served on what tasted like a basic bagged Italian roll, there was no real "special sauce" besides straight cocktail sauce, and overall it just felt cheap and thrown together. Definitely not worth the $20 price tag. Honestly, I'd be embarrassed serving that as an owner. Random AF Taqueria was also disappointing. The smash burger was mediocre at best, and the waffle fries were way overcooked. I like crispy fries as much as anyone, but these crossed the line into hard and burnt. The strawberry horchata was a banger though. The positives: the strawberry horchata was excellent, the banana pudding was actually really good (and was given to us on the house after the disappointing meal), and the atmosphere/service were solid. Sports were playing on the TVs which made it a decent environment to hang out in, and the woman working the front counter was awesome -- friendly, attentive, and easily the best part of the experience. Overall, the service and drinks/dessert saved this from being a 1-star review, but the actual food didn't come close to matching the hype.

    Eddie B.

    Kind of a cool concept here. The place is really clean and it's progressive. The service was a little strange because of the concept but good. The food was really good. Really was some of the best fish and chips I've had. The fries were amazing, the thing is though, this is like a little food court without the mall and the food we got came from one of the, I think, 6 restaurants? Maybe only 5. But that's the deal, it's a building with a bar, a hostess, and lots of seating but you have several places to choose from. Check it out when you're with several people that all want something different.

    Aarron W.

    Little confused about the low ratings, but here's my experience--- Tempe Eats has a cool concept imo-- there a bunch of different places to eat in one area ( think of an upgraded food court ) and the facility it self sells alcohol, has tv's for games. They have all these taps for beer, I haven't had a chance to check that out yet. Each time I have eaten there I was warmly greeted, and the staff at TE explains how everything works. They also check on you and help if you need assistance. This works out great if someone in your group doesn't eat a certain type of food and you can get some beers or whatever to drink. Chix and Fish pop ( restaurants at TE ) are worth the drive alone. Looking forward to going back soon.

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    I ordered fish and chips from fishpop my concierge was JaHirah. Service was great 10/10.

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    Love this place the food was amazing and I love all the options. And Kas the host was so sweet and helpful coming back real soon!!

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    Great food awesome chef had fun talking with him and taking pictures with him. We had a great time and definitely ate good!!!

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    The bartender lorez was amazing drink served on point service was on point I will definitely be back she is awesome

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    $$$

    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
    Private Dining Room
    Pibil Dumplings
    Pibil Dumplings
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    Social Hall

    Social Hall

    4.2
    (930 reviews)
    2.7 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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    Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.
    Free table games. Ping pong, 2 billiard tables, and foosball.
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    Tempe Eats - bbq - Updated August 2026

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