Yc's Mongolian Bbq

752 W Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85284

L'aura L. writes: How tall can you stack your meat?

That is the question at this DIY Mongolian BBQ joint. There are recipe guides to go by but seasoned diners will appreciate being able to tweak seasonings and ingredients to their liking.

The meat grade is so-so as it's…

Guedo's Taco Shop

71 E Chandler Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85225

Michael H. writes: Guedo's (Hwed-ohs, not Gweed-ohs) has been a long standing favorite for many years. It remains up near the top of my list for lunch or dinner.

First of all, remember it's a taco shop. Do not order the filet mignon there, unless it's rolled into a…

Silver Mine Subs

414 S Mill Ave Ste 114
Tempe, AZ 85281

Michael C. writes: Bars stay open until 2am, this place delivers until 3am... Dealio!

I really enjoy their broccoli cheese soup, 99-cent side-salad, and the "Georgetown" sub.

Consistently good food, delivered really late - what a lifesaver. Give em' a try if they deliver…

Caffe Boa

709 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Kristin S. writes: I enjoyed Caffe Boa.  Really, I did.  I just think it has an identity crisis going on.  Is this Mill or is this Scottsdale?  Why does an Italian restaurant only have one pinot grigio and why is it from Argentina?  Who living next to ASU, other than…

Asi Es La Vida

3602 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Brian S. writes: I saw Laura R's review of this place about a week ago, the place sounded so good, I thought I'd check it out.  So, yesterday, my Latina friend and myself stopped by for lunch (for reals) and had a fantastic lunch.  The food is traditional…

Fry's Electronics

2300 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Eric M. writes: Fry's is kind of a necessary evil.

Besides the internet, where else can you go and select from 120 different pc cases?  Where else can you go to select from 50 different SATA external enclosures?  Nowhere, except Fry's.

They literally have everything…

McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurant

2575 E Camelback Rd
Ste 175
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Stevey P. writes: This is easily one of the best if not THE BEST happy hour value in the Valley.  I hold Caffe Boa very highly in that regard too.

I was a regular for McCormick and Schmick's happy hour in Downtown LA.  Since moving to Phoenix, I seem to forget it's…

Z Pizza

53 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Thomas S. writes: A brave scholar once said, "There is no such thing as bad pizza. Some are better and some are worse. But pizza, ahh, pizza is amore". When I first met Z, that's what I call her. Just Z. She seemed so familiar. She smelled familiar. Looked familiar.…

Cabela's

9380 W. Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305

Michael L. writes: The place is huge.

We have shopped here for gifts for the father in law, or otherwise known as Gus' dad.

He loves everything we get him and he has been ordering from the catalog since it first started.

For me it is a huge monument to death and torture…

Buca Di Beppo

3828 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Ann Marie K. writes: Buca De Beppo is a great place to go with all of your friends. I'm sick of being penalized with waits or reservations when a group of friends and I want to go out to eat at the last minute. Buca De Beppo however is different. With a family style menu…

Metropolitan Arts Institute

660 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Katie T. writes: The only thing I don't like is the "IM BETTTA THAN U" attitude of some people, but other than that, it's amazing.
It saved my life, no joke.

Popo's Mexican Food

6542 W Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85033

Robert A. writes: I first ate at Popo's about 29 years ago and have made it my must-visit restaurant in west Phoenix.  Highlights:

Atmosphere:  Quiet and humming through the day, jam-packed and lively, even boistrous, in the evening rush.  Lights are dim, which takes a…

Friday's Front Row Sports Grill

401 E Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jay S. writes: I hadn't been to a T.G.I. Fridays in years before I heard about this place on a recent trip to Phoenix.  It's located inside Chase Field, where the Arizona Diamondbacks play, but it has its own separate entry so you don't need a ticket to the game to…

Grazie Pizzeria & Wine Bar

6952 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Sarah B. writes: This is where the beautiful people converge on a Friday night to eat some amazing food and drink wine.  I am continually entertained by the people that frequent this establishment.

I have sampled salad and pizza and have yet to be disappointed!  The…

Sephora

7014 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: Like a candy store for chicks and gay guys. So fun. I could browse, sniff and spritz the colognes for hours. I'm amazed at all the products that are out there. Now, I know nothing about make up but am learning more as I attend more fashion shows and…

Sauce Scottsdale Waterfront

7135 E Camelback Road
Suite 160
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Ray H. writes: Sauce is a solid restaurant. I met up some family there for dinner and it was relatively quick, decently priced for fancy wood-fired thin-crust pizzas ($10 or so for a 12" pizza). We ordered the Rosemary Potato and Olive Pizza which was unique and…

mini pumpkins

Phoenix, AZ 85015

Katie T. writes: Mini pumpkins are pretty much the most amazing things ever.
I went out and bought four of them today.
I think I might want to buy more.
They are friendly, cute, and good drinking buddies.

Aaron Abbott

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Katie T. writes: Best french toast ever!

Houston's

2425 E Camelback Rd
Ste 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016

Brian S. writes: This Houston's location is very amusing to go to, especially depending on the time and date.

Friday happy hour -  (This is the Phoenix version of what you'll find in NYC's Wall Street)  Big nails, big +2s on the prowl looking to find themselves a…

Rumbi Island Grill

7325 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Diana F. writes: I heart Rumbi!!!! Every single thing I've eaten here was good. I highly recommend the Aloha Mango Salad (hold the onions, though, they taste kinda weird in it), or the Bali Island Rice Bowl with Pulled Pork. Anything you get is bound to be over the…

Sushi Eye

780 W Elliot Rd.
Tempe, AZ 85284

Sarah G. writes: WOW~ I just had the best sushi for Lunch that I've ever eaten in AZ.

I ordered the ASU roll, although a bit expensive it was really good, the Tempura Shrimp roll was one of the best I've had, the shrimp was still warm it was so fresh and not only that…

Jo-Ann Etc

Desert Ridge Market
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Kristin C. writes: This Jo-Ann is pretty freaking sweet.  It's huge, as has been mentioned before me.  The location is certainly handy for north-siders, as has been discussed.  But did you know that they do classes?  TONS of classes.  Even classes just for "Teens,…

Steve's Espresso

1801 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Gabi K. writes: Thanks to all of you yelpers before me who wrote such great reviews about Steve's Espresso... and thanks to Alicia B. who suggested we have a bookclub meeting here too.  Otherwise, I never would've ventured out to McClintock and Baseline in Tempe.

Not…

PF Chang's China Bistro

740 South Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85281

Mark D. writes: Gave Chang's another chance this week, and this time the service was much better. Quite friendly and efficient, as a matter of fact. Shared the Salt and Pepper Prawns and Shrimp Fried Rice, and both were delicious. I've always liked their food. No,…

Rusty Spur Saloon

7245 E Main St
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Gabi K. writes: Scottsdale's Last Real Cowboy Saloon... I totally thought I'd reviewed Rusty Spur before as I've been more times than I can count.  I'll agree with most of the positive reviews already written about this place - it's laid back, un-pretentious,…

Orpheum Theatre

200 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Alexander C. writes: Uh, Oh, Oh, Woke up today, feeling the way I always do.. Uh, Oh, Oh..

Last night was the first time I've been to the Orpheum (Hairspray, 5 stars!).. what a fantastic theatre! Classic architecture.. very good sound quality and of course comfy seats.…

Wildfish Seafood Grille

7135 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Justin L. writes: One of the best happy hours in town.

Between the drink specials, and the half-priced appetizer menu, Wildfish is the perfect post-work spot to refuel. Not only does it boast some of the freshest seafood in town, but some of the friendliest service as…

Athenian Express

814 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004

J-Man S. writes: Athenian Express is just that.

No, not "Athenian". . ."Express"!

Another in the long list of counter-service restaurants in Phoenix, this could quite possibly be the fastest ever.  After the wife and I had placed our order, we filled our fountain…

Japanese Friendship Garden - Ro Ho En

1125 N 3rd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85073

Stevey P. writes: Holy crap!  What a hidden and lush surprise this is!  I almost don't want to review it, so it won't be overrun by others.

* Sloping hills
* Grassy knolls
* Bubbling brooks
* Flowering lilypads
* Quaint Japanese tea house
* Towering trees
* Splashing…

Phoenicia Cafe

616 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281

Stevey P. writes: Good food here at Phoenicia.  But aloof, questionable and almost dismissive service kind of ruins an ordinarily positive experience.

Like others say in their reviews the chicken shawerma and accompanying garlic sauce were pretty good.  I found the…

Nordstrom

7055 E Camelback Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Thomas S. writes: All male employees are required to have the spiky, messy, moussey hair look in order to keep their jobs. Apparently. It kills me. It's like attack of the retail clones. And the men's department isn't much more inventive. It's like the Greg Norman…

Trader Joe's

6460 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283

Micah D. writes: I love you Trader Joe's.  No, you are not "my" grocery store.  I can't commit to you as my one and only baby.  It's not you, it's me.  I am tempted by the fruit of another.  Sprouts and Sunflower produce trumps you baby, but don't you worry your…

Hiro Sushi

9393 N 90th St
Ste 116
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

w w. writes: I found a new sushi place, and no one has even yelped it yet!  I'm not surprised, it's not in a location that really jumps out at you or catches your eye as you're driving along.  It's in a strip mall of course and the building looks really plain…

Haji-Baba A Middle Eastern Restaurant

1513 E Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281

Tom T. writes: Dear Gyro Plate,

Your meaty goodness never ceases to amaze me, smothered in tasty tzatziki, that strangest word of words, accompanied by your vegetarian friend Mr. Salad in a creamy dressing flanked by an army of white rice over which I generously…

Spinato's Pizza

1219 E Glendale Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Julia T. writes: So the parental units call me up on Sunday and ask me if I want to meet them at this place they love called Spinato's. The catch, I have to meet them in a 1/2 hour coming from Scottsdale.

Normally this wouldn't be a big issue, but I took lounging to…

Savers

800 W Elliot Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283

Lauren V. writes: being brand new and in such close proximity to ahwatukee, this place has plenty of barely used merch for cheap.

i've never found any clothes that i was in love with here, though i've tried plenty of stuff on, including wedding dresses (one of which i…

Samurai Comics

5024 N 7th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Alicia B. writes: Here is just one of the few places in the Valley you can find work from local, indie artists. But, don't take my word for it. Go see for yourself. In fact, do yourself a favor and pick up any book by Daniel Davis - After Halloween, Klawberry or…

The Gelato Spot

7366 E Shea Boulevard
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Brian S. writes: I love gelato, I could have it everyday and not get sick of it.  When I traveled around Italy, somedays I ate it twice a day, especially when exploring Florence.  On a 110+ day in Scottsdale in July, what's better than a sweet frozen treat?

Of all of…

Haus Murphy's

5739 W Glendale Ave
Glendale, AZ 85021

John A. writes: *** Ich bin betrunken und angefüllt und es ist ehrfürchtig ! ***

Man -o -man...
Big giant Spaten beers...
and deep-kraut-fried-schweine r-schintzel-burp-o-pleasu re-cheesy-orgasmonic.

Another super short but sweet review.
If you dig authentic German grub…