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Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Tempe

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A photo of Culinary Dropout at the Yard - Tempe restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3617)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tempe
Booked 109 times today
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.
A photo of RnR restaurant
4.3
Awesome(217)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town Scottsdale
Booked 6 times today
Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale, RnR Gastropub provide the only two-story dining patio overlooking the vibrancy of Scottsdale Road. As an architecturally modernist eatery, RnR’s industrial style is warmed by exposed brick, dark woods and their signature burnt orange accents. Specializing in modern twists on America’s classic comfort foods, RnR boasts boldly innovative chefs, imported Italian coffees and a 1,800 bottle wine cellar with featured wines by the glass or bottle. RnR’s extensive menu overflows with culinary novelty certain to impress. The space itself is fully indoor/outdoor by use of retractable glass garage doors and features a mix of multi-use seating options, including community tables, booths, lounge and traditional seating.
A photo of Joe's Crab Shack - Tempe restaurant
4.0
Excellent(12)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Ahwatukee
Booked 5 times today
Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”
A photo of Rainforest Cafe - Tempe Arizona Mills restaurant
4.1
Excellent(298)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tempe
Booked 29 times today
You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village.CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.
A photo of Wren & Wolf restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2523)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Phoenix
Booked 109 times today
Welcome to the Downtown Phoenix hotspot blending craft cocktail bar and chef driven kitchen into one distinct dining experience. At night, gather your pack and experience a vibrant dinner setting full of striking design, rich materials and taxidermy. Located in the middle of bustling downtown and just steps away from AZ Federal Theater and Footprint Center, Wren & Wolf is the perfect destination for a pre game gathering or big night out before a show. For the early birds, make grabbing your morning coffee and fresh baked pastry a part of your daily ritual or join the Valleys other movers and shakers for a power meeting during breakfast or lunch. From inventive steakhouse fare to thoughtfully elevated comfort food, Wren & Wolf is redefining dining in Downtown Phoenix.
A photo of Culinary Dropout Waterfront restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(3467)
Price: Moderate
• American • Old Town Scottsdale
Booked 126 times today
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.
A photo of Lure Fish House restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1895)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Central Scottsdale
Booked 66 times today
Welcome to Lure Fish House, if your preferred reservation time is not available about half of our overall seating is unreserved for walk-ins. Our bar and oyster bar areas offer our full service menu and are open seating in order of arrival.Lure Fish House is a Ventura California based family-owned restaurant featuring the freshest sustainable seafood from trusted sources. Our Arizona Lure has its seafood order prepared in our own Ventura California seafood cutting facility and is directly driven to Arizona about 15 hours after it is ordered from the chef in Scottsdale. We feature organically grown local produce and wines from local vineyards whenever possible. We also feature a full bar with specialty cocktails made with freshly squeezed fruit juices and a raw bar serving a variety of fresh chilled seafood and oysters.
A photo of True Food Kitchen - Biltmore restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1937)
Price: Moderate
• American • Biltmore
Booked 63 times today
True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Phoenix for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located on the south side Biltmore Fashion Park, next to Ralph Lauren. Entrance from Camelback Road, use center parking lot. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.
A photo of The Arrogant Butcher restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4665)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Phoenix
Booked 86 times today
At The Arrogant Butcher, enjoy a juicy steak or burger with a beer in our bustling downtown Phoenix restaurant and bar, just across from The Footprint Center. Drop in to impress at a power lunch, share in the timeless class of dinner and a show, or pre-game before the big game. For snackable bar bites to second-to-none seafood from the raw bar, and craft beer to fancy cocktails, The Arrogant Butcher understands that impeccably crafted food is always in style. So come on over – we have your table ready.
A photo of Culinary Dropout - Gilbert restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2415)
Price: Moderate
• American • Gilbert
Booked 93 times today
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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Discover best comfort food restaurants in Tempe

Discover the heartwarming delights of comfort food in Tempe, part of the vibrant culinary scene in Phoenix, Arizona's East Valley. Our curated selection of restaurants captures the essence of home-style cooking, offering dishes that are both nostalgic and satisfying. Each establishment is celebrated for its unique atmosphere and commitment to quality, providing a cozy retreat where food and comfort merge seamlessly. From succulent slow-braised meats to creamy, indulgent desserts, these venues specialize in creating meals that feel like a warm hug. The dining scene in Tempe is diverse and energetic, making it a perfect backdrop for exploring flavors that are both familiar and inventive. Whether you're a local or just passing through, these comfort food spots are sure to provide a memorable and heartening dining experience. Dive into the comfort food culture of Temple, where each meal is served with a dose of genuine hospitality and culinary passion.

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