Best Family Restaurants in Tempe Town Lake

"Clustered around tables and firepits, the patio sets at Olive & Ivy make conversation with strangers inevitable--at least after a glass of sangria or two. The first-come, first-served chairs and couches are a cozy place for waiting out a table at this Old Town Scottsdale hotspot or for spending the whole night under the Mediterranean-inspired patio trees and string lights."

"Olive & Ivy is a new-age Mediterranean restaurant with an eclectic breakfast menu. We recommend Olive & Ivy for bigger groups looking to share plates and have a few drinks. Besides mimosas, Olive & Ivy also makes a Bloody Mary, a bellini, and the Oldtown Hound, made with gin, elderflower liquor, and grapefruit juice."

"Olive & Ivy is a Mediterranean restaurant that offers you a quiet escape from the ordinary. Open for dinnerPhone: +1 480-751-2200"

"A post shared by The Henry (@thehenryrestaurant) on Nov 3, 2018 at 12:00pm PDT. Gatsby-era hospitality welcomes guests in an open-dining environment featuring a coffee bar, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch with civilized offerings like smashed avocado toast, New York prime steak and Mediterranean branzino, as wells as salads, burgers and sophisticated, jazzy cocktails."

"The Henry takes full advantage of its front-and-center location right along Camelback Road. The neighborhood restaurant faces toward the mountain, and its two-level patio offers plenty of spots for taking in the sight. Great views are available through the large windows in the bistro-style interior."

"Chris Bianco makes some of the country’s most fabled pizzas. He and his team source and mill ever-changing flour blends, hand-shape mozzarella, and top pies with tomatoes from his own California label. His style sets the focus on an intricate, shattering crust that calls to mind the ancient flatbreads predating pizza."

"This is the second location of Pane Bianco, yet this one offers breakfast, like pancakes made from Hayden Flour Mills and toast. There are of course market sandwiches, including the arrabiata, or angry, chicken sandwich. And of course, there are squares of pizza al taglio."

"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."

"Elizabeth Hernandez’s plucky little Oaxacan wonder is a prime example of why people like me are obsessed with the impossible task of stepping through the front door of every single restaurant in town. Iridescent exterior paint job aside, Las 15 Salsas looks like any old neighborhood taco joint, conjuring visions of greasy gorditas and immolated carne asada. What it contains, however, is an explosive menu of regional Mexican specialties, from crisp, bean-smeared tlayudas to thick, steaming molotes."

"Morton's enjoys a convenient location near many of Scottsdale's most popular attractions, including the Kierland Commons shopping center. Excellent service and an inviting, sophisticated atmosphere are standard, along with a pleasant, well-attended lounge. In the restaurant, the menu is presented tableside, and appetizers range from Cockenoe oysters on the half shell to a fresh lump crabmeat cocktail."

"Mental and physical fitness are coordinated here where the pampering includes massages, body wraps and scrubs, facials, hydrotherapy and a detoxifying mud bar. Take around 45 minutes to enjoy the facilities before and after spa and wellness services. Guests receiving treatments have complete access to Well & Being’s spa facilities on the day of their treatment which include men’s and women’s private changing areas and locker storage, a wet steam room, a eucalyptus inhalation room, Swedish dry sauna, hot therapeutic whirlpool and cold plunge pool."

"Aerial Hammock Yoga at the Well & Being Spa. Wait tho I just said AERIAL HAMMOCK YOGA. Google that right now. If you happened to see the snap story from this special time, please delete it from your mental hard drive. This experience falls in the category of things where how you THINK you look and how you ACTUALLY look end up being drastically different and a little depressing."

"The Well & Being Spa at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess provided just that, and more. Inspired by Havasupai Falls (a hidden oasis deep in the Grand Canyon – on my bucket list!), this spa surely calls for a few hours of luxury in the afternoon after a busy morning."

"This is a special kind of spa in Phoenix for those of us who need a little help to kickstart our healthy grind again. Suddenly Slimmer has everything from weight-loss wraps to facial scrubs. It just depends on what you’re in the mood for."

"Arguably one of Arizona’s most scenic, and romantic, restaurants, El Chorro serves up a weekend brunch with an unbeatable panoramic view of nearby Camelback Mountain. Sure, you’ll take your Sunday brunch with a side of postcard-worthy desert scenery, but don’t miss the actual sides and starters, like El Chorro’s famous sticky buns—an entire basket of cinnamon roll goodness that’s all yours to relish over. When the table’s cleared take some time to explore the scenic grounds."

"In 1934, students at the Judson School for Girls had quite the view. The school's prime property between Camelback and Mummy Mountains in Paradise Valley later became El Chorro, with an expansive patio dotted with blue umbrellas, fountains and fireplaces. After Sunday brunch, wander the property's wedding-worthy garden spaces, bocce lawn and the school's original classroom--now a cowhide-and-copper-themed bar that pays tribute to Old Arizona."

"El Chorro inhabits one of the most beautiful spots in The Valley of the Sun. Positioned between Mummy and Camelback mountains, this rustic restaurant dishes out classic fare from filet mignon to fried chicken, but it’s most famous for its sugary sticky buns and breathtaking sunset views."

"Located in the Lincoln Village Shopping Center, Rancho Pinot Grill is a casual restaurant with cowboy-chic décor that serves New American cuisine in a relaxed, laid-back setting. Established by Chrysa Robertson and Tom Kaufman in 1993, the iconic Valley restaurant serves high-end, seasonal American fare and fine wines from around the world. Inspired by the surrounding desert, the menu features dishes such as grilled quail with polenta, ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers, spinach fettuccine, ricotta gnocchi, and grilled flatiron steak, as well as appetizers, fresh salads, sides, and desserts."

"Perfect for: Those who like bigger portions of American-Italian food. Rancho Pinot has been a local favorite for over 17 years. Located in South Scottsdale, this restaurant features both American and Italian cuisine."

"The attention to quality here makes this one of the town's most lauded dining spots. The minimalist cowboy decor and almost secret-handshake...Read More"

"Located at the Hermosa Inn, this luxury, boutique hideaway was created in the 1930s by famed artist Lon Megargee as his private escape before opening up to guests.As for the name, Last Drop is an iconic painting by Megargee that shows a cowboy watering his horse from his Stetson. Today, this expansive-but-coxy patio features five outdoor fireplaces and unmistakable Southwest flair. Pair a locally inspired cocktail or an Arizona brew with a selection off chef Jeremy Pacheco's menu, which features small plates, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven, and enjoy."

"This Paradise Valley watering hole makes for an ideal spot to whet your whistle if you’re into barrel-aged whiskeys and other locally-crafted spirits. Although quintessentially Western, you don’t have to rough it. Lon’s is outfitted with comfy oversized furniture, adobe fireplaces, lush tree canopies that sway over the patio, and sweeping views of the desert landscape that will undoubtedly make you want snag a spot on the lush patio."