Top Best American Restaurants in Tempe Town Lake

"Chef-owner Bernie Kantak's white-tablecloth haven of inspired American has whimsy and range. The meatloaf is flavored with amaro, the filet mignon with togarashi, the short ribs with cherry barbecue sauce. At Citizen Public House, you can order one of the most famous chopped salads around (The Original Chopped Salad)."

"Change is constant on luminary Charleen Badman’s deeply Arizonan menu — and so, in some ever-changing form, is Two Wash Ranch chicken. Birds raised by poultry farmer Dave Jordan get the royal treatment at FnB. In winter, Badman might braise what she calls a Macau-style bird with soy, peanuts, curry, and coconut milk."

"Sophisticated yet down-home, FnB is the latest darling of the Scottsdale culinary scene. The menu, which changes frequently, is based on seasonal ingredients sourced from local vendors and farms. The farm-fresh ingredients are carefully selected to create unexpected and delightful pairings."

"Freshen up at the hotel in the evening, then get ready for a creative meal at FnB. The seasonal offerings are accented by global ingredients, resulting in options like pasta, summer squash, huckleberry gold potatoes, lamb riblets, chilled corn bisque and more, all locally sourced."

"Located in Old Town Scottsdale, Cafe Monarch is a fantastic spot for a romantic dinner with your foodie partner where you will enjoy a seasonal menu of multi-course meals which are served in a quiet, intimate space. The restaurant is known for its contemporary four-course prix-fixe menu which features dishes such as Niman Ranch pork tomahawk, Chilean sea bass, Maine lobster rolls, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli, which are paired with fine wines from around the world. The á la carte menu features mainstays such as foie gras and filet mignon, and the restaurant has a 12-seat bar where diners can enjoy a drink before or after dinner as well as a lovely garden patio for alfresco dining."

"It makes a lot of sense that this chef d’oeuvre of a dining experience was recognized by Trip Advisor as a Top Three Fine Dining Restaurant in the Nation. Keep in mind, there is a dress code and wearing a jacket is preferred, for good reason, you wouldn’t want to underdress for historic Old Town Scottsdale’s most illustrious venue. Their romantically lit patio, first-rate service, an elegant ambiance, and five-star cuisine – made from nothing but the finest in premium fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients – are just a few of Cafe Monarch’s noteworthy features."

"The old adage you get what you pay for rings true on the highest of ends at Café Monarch, a palatial temple of decadence, and an invitation to live your best life through food and wine. Dinner for two can equal a month’s rent, but you’ll start saving up for the next visit faster than you can say "Hudson Valley foie gras." Do the four-course tasting menu with wine pairings and opt for an add-on like the three-ounce striploin of Japanese A5 wagyu because, hey, it’s only money."

"When it comes to breakfast, Matt’s Big Breakfast tops the list of Phoenix eateries. Chef Matt Pool’s signature Chop & Chick—a giant, grain-fed Iowa pork chop marinated in a zesty pesto and served with two cage-free eggs—has been featured on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives” and “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.” You can also get fluffy griddlecakes with maple syrup, eggs scrambled with sopressata salmi, and a breakfast burrito filled with locally-made chorizo sausage."

"We'll start with Phoenix's most famous breakfast spot, Matt's Big Breakfast. It serves homestyle breakfast, including the Hog & Chick, a classic combination of two eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, and potatoes. Known as much for its long lines as for its excellent food, Matt's had to expand from its original 800-square-foot restaurant to a larger spot downtown, plus branches in the Biltmore area and Tempe."

"Matt and Erenia Pool call their pancakes "griddlecakes," but it's easy to love these fluffy, golden-brown cakes by any name. Matt's Big Breakfast's pancakes are made from scratch and mixed by hand, using cage-free eggs. These faintly sweet fat boys are topped with sweet cream butter and 2 ounces of Vermont grade A maple syrup — a real plate-load of goodness for under $10."

"Ocotillo is a bonafide food and drink compound in central Phoenix, with a sprawling, ambitious menu of New American eats. Here, "New American" means everything from big plates of gorgeously burnished roasted chicken, enormous falafel burgers, or perhaps a small plate of roasted cauliflower that's almost as appetizing and richly flavored as a slab of steak. For dinner, the menu offers a selection of vegetable and meat small plates, house-made pasta dishes, and entrees."

"Simple and stylish, the outdoor spaces at this casual midtown establishment offer several ways to dine and unwind: a covered, street-side patio; a shady beer garden with communal picnic seating and its own bar; a ring of chairs around a fire pit; and grassy lawn out back. Kick back and relax — you might be here a while enjoying a sunny 70-degree day or breezy night."

"3243 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85012Phone: (602) 687-9080View Menu. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Ocotillo (@ocotillophx)"

"A post shared by Doughbird (@eatdoughbird) on Dec 4, 2018 at 11:00am PST. Fox Restaurant Concepts creates a menu kerfuffle with house-made pizza and free-range rotisserie chicken as the high-flying headliners in this quirky establishment that showcases the best of both dining worlds in zany combinations with unique sides and sauces."

"This Scottsdale breakfast and lunch cafe, which has been featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, dishes out tasty comfort food that will "make your belly happy." The menu features unique plates like the breakfast enchiladas, two soft flour tortillas stuffed with chipotle ricotta cheese, black beans and slow-roasted pork. It's topped with the house enchilada sauce and two eggs made in any style. For sweet tooths, there's the excellent wine country French toast."

"Perk Eatery’s eclectic omelets and sizable signature dishes were featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Guy Fieri tried the Wine Country French toast, stuffed with French brie and topped with red wine syrup, and equally delicious are the Breakfast Enchiladas with chipotle ricotta. If you can’t tell, Perk likes to reinvent breakfasts classics, so if you are an adventurous diner you’ll love Perk Eatery."

"Staying power: After Peter McLane Grant Jr. contracted malaria and rheumatic fever in the jungles of the South Pacific while serving in the military in World War II, doctors told the Indianapolis native to move to a hot, dry climate to recover. One year after arriving with his pregnant wife, Ruth, $900 and all their belongings in a trailer, Grant opening a fish and chips shop. What started in a small shack in Phoenix has grown into a chain with eight locations."

"The Phoenician Tavern is one of the best restaurants in Scottsdale for those looking to dine at one of the area’s luxury resorts. Although, the Tavern doesn’t feel at all like a re..."

"Peoria Artisan Brewery is a full-service brewpub that is comfortable and relatively spacious, with the bar located in the back corner. The bar also has a small patio area. A full menu offers standard American pub classics."

"Long considered one of, if not, Arizona’s best small-town brewery, Tombstone opened its very first metro Phoenix outpost in fall 2020. Tombstone Brewing North greatly expanded the range of styles the breweries can make. Over four years at the mash tanks, owner Matt Brown and head brewer Weedy Weidenthal have developed a reputation for IPAs, including doubles and triples."

"One of the first things you’ll notice about Helio Basin Brewing Company is the quality of their beer. Quality from grain to glass is Helio’s philosophy— and you’ll notice it upon your first sip of one of their brews. Their beers are sophisticated yet uncomplicated, and you can literally taste the integrity of their ingredients and the care they use while brewing."

"From 11 a.m.-close, a three-course traditional meal ($19.99, $9.99 for ages 12 and younger) will include soup or salad, an entrée of roasted turkey and classic holiday sides and dessert of pumpkin or pecan pie."

"The crepe is taken to new heights with the strawberry shortcake crepe cake ($5.29). Fresh strawberries sit atop 15 layers of sweet crepes and whipped cream."

"A touchstone of Phoenix’s community of Bosnian expats, Balkan Bakery is a charming little coffee and bakeshop with just enough tables for me to justify calling it a restaurant. The Osmic family first opened Balkan Bakery a decade ago, and while a short list of common baked goods and sweets are solid offerings, it’s the Bosnian specialties that make Balkan Bakery a destination. Aldijana prepares the cevapi, seasoning and stuffing the little sausages in preparation for the grill, where they take on a crisp char."

"Pretzels, rye bread, and kifli are some of the staple products that fly off the shelves at this north Phoenix bakery. But the Osmic family’s craft reaches its peak with hearty boureks, stuffed with meat, cheese, or spinach, coiled from phyllo dough that they shape by hand. Two make a big meal."

"Mornings, in-the-know customers trickle into Balkan Bakery, inhaling the bready fragrance of its tiny room on Bell Road. Some get French-style rolls. Some get rope-like kifli."

"If you ask Super Chunk owner and pastry chef Country Velador which cookie is her favorite, she’ll say, “They’re all my babies.” And she’s not wrong. Her famous Mesquite Chocolate Chip is dense and gritty with a smoky sweetness thanks to the mesquite flour. Her Cowpuncher combines Mexican chocolate with cinnamon, cayenne, and candied jalapeño for a cookie with kick."

"A small pastry you can have at teatime or for dessert, the canelé ($2.50) wraps a soft custard-like interior in a thick caramelized crust."

"Triple Delight Bakery is a family-owned and operated bakery that offers custom wedding cakes that are unique, as is each bride. Kim and her bakers and artists want to create an impressive design that will taste as wonderful as it looks. No two brides are alike, and neither are their cakes."