Tempe American Restaurants

Being host to Arizona State University, you can be certain that Tempe has any type of restaurant you can imagine, from Chinese to Ethiopian cuisine. While all of these restaurants are usually pretty good, it’s the Tempe American restaurants that have some of the most consistent service and quality food. Living in an apartment near Arizona State brings you close to a number of these great spots.

The Italian restaurant down the street may have your favorite Stromboli, but it is the numerous American restaurants in Tempe who have entire menus where everything sounds delicious, and usually is. American restaurants in Tempe tend to have the best atmospheres, as well, from having entire arcades to having your food delivered to you on roller skates. This article intends to outline for you the best American restaurants that Tempe has to offer.

One of the most popular American restaurants in Tempe is named Boulders on Broadway, fittingly located on West Broadway. Boulders on Broadway is famous for their atmosphere that gears towards the outdoors lovers, complete with an actual bicycle rack. While you’re waiting for your food, don’t hesitate to pick up the various mountain climbing magazines found throughout the restaurant. Boulders also has a fully stocked bar, with beers ranging from good ole’ Pabst Blue Ribbon to craft beers such as Arrogant Bastard, DogFish Head & Shark Attack. Their ‘Bar Stuff Platter’ is great to share among friends when you’re drinking and the entrees, including their bacon, avocado & French-onion pizza are to die for.

Urban Campfire, which opened in 2007, has quickly become a local favorite among all of the American restaurants in Tempe. Boasting a full bar that offers some of the best drink specials on University Drive, their menu is incredibly ‘meat-centric’ and offers everything from pulled-pork barbeque to thickly-sliced ham on garlic toast. One of the coolest things about Urban Campfire is their ‘Blue Collar Beer Cooler,’ which contains actual cans of inexpensive beer such as PBR, Old Style & Shchlitz. The entire restaurant is full-service and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Make sure to grab some extras to take back to the apartment for your roommate!

While the two restaurants described above are just a fraction of the good Tempe American restaurants, these two are known throughout the town for their wonderful service, atmosphere & food. The competition, especially among American restaurants, is fierce in Tempe and every restaurant has to struggle to separate itself from the rest of the pack. Boulders on Broadway and Urban Campfire do so beautifully. Aren't you glad you have an apartment near Arizona State?