Top Rated Restaurants & Cafes in Tempe

Located on bustling Mill Avenue, Rúla Búla Irish Pub offers new Irish cuisine on the menu, but you'll still find Fish 'n' Chips, Guinness Pie and Lamb Stew on there as well. The decor is definitely traditional, with rustic wooden tables, Celtic motif and a convivial atmosphere all inside a colorful yellow and blue building. The name roughly translates from Gaelic to English as 'Uproar and Commotion', and on any given night, you can see why. The menu is composed of dishes like Steamed Mussels, Pan Seared Alaskan Cod, Bistro Filet Medallions and the Hot Bollix Spicy Potato Balls made with rashers, scallions and Cheddar cheese are must-try appetizers. For entertainment, Rúla has live music throughout the week as well as other events like trivia, fundraisers, etc.

Established in 1994, husband and wife owners, Jay and Christine Wisniewski are certified sommeliers, so to say they know their wine is an understatement. Their passion for wine has translated into wonderful recipes in the kitchen, where the menu is a fine selection of carefully created seasonal and organic specialties. The excellent wine list has received a number of national accolades and it boasts a selection of nearly 500 labels. The bistro's interiors have a modern decor, with brick-exposed walls and the beautifully decorated outdoor patio is also perfect for a romantic lunch or dinner.

Here at Casa, the party starts early and runs until 2AM every day, where the festive outdoor patio buzzes when the weather is nice. The bar serves plenty of local beers and handcrafted cocktails and the kitchen prepares Mexican food like burritos and appetizers with a twist. For instance, the Loaded Fries burrito comes with French Fries, steak, beans, four different cheeses, Pico de Gallo and Jalapeno Crema. The innovative Chinese Take Out burrito has crispy sweet & sour chicken, fried rice and Egg Rolls and the deliciously decadent Seared Ahi comes with sashimi grade tuna, sticky rice, Asian slaw and a Sriracha Aioli. Definitely a nice addition to the colorful and diverse Mill Avenue dining scene.

Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row is dedicated to the country music star, Dierks Bentley. The restaurant serves a diverse range of American pub grub like burgers and fries along with healthier fares like kale and quinoa salad. Both lunch and dinner options are available. The highlight of the place is its live country music. Another attraction of Whiskey Row is its variety of 50 odd beers and cocktails served on tap. The back porch features games like ping pong to keep the patrons occupied.

Zipps Sports Grill is a casual American eatery and sports bar with plenty of entertainment options. With one extra-large flatscreen and multiple television screens, you will never miss a match of importance here. That is not all, this place also has plenty of games and a jukebox to listen to your favorite tunes. Play virtual golf through the arcade game known as Golden Tee Golf and video games on the Megatouch arcade machine. They also have a shuffleboard, pool tables and dartboards. The menu is loaded with typical American comfort food such as Golden Wings, Cheesy Green Chili Chicken Rolls, Sweet Jalapeno Burger and Brownie Skillet. This bar has nightly specials on food and beers, happy hours on weekdays, and something known as the Weekend Hangover on Saturdays and Sundays, with discounts on cocktails and pizzas.

Located right in the heart of downtown Tempe, Pedal Haus Brewery offers in-house beers and superb American cuisine in a casual, collegial atmosphere. The beers made here include the Witbier, IPA, Belgian-style Dubbel and Tripel, a Pilsner and a sweet Nitro Maple Milk Stout to name a few. The master brewers constantly change the menu, wherein many styles are covered, from ESB (English-style Bitter) to Dortmunder, chances are you will see something new. The food goes beyond your typical bar plates, here you can order something a little more innovative like a Burrata & Bacon Salad, Chilled Shrimp Gazpacho or an Organic Mushroom & Asparagus Pasta. If you are looking for something that befits a brewpub, don't worry, you can still order some amazing burgers, brats, sandwiches and other delicious bar bites.