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East Valley Restaurants - American

These restaurants in East Valley serve American style cuisine. Both fine dining and casual dining in East Valley are included. East Valley, for purposes of this section, includes Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert.

Ko'Sin at Wild Horse Pass

Ko'Sin is a restaurant blending Native Southwest and American specialties.

Red White and Brew

Red White and Brew is an American restaurant with locations in Chandler and Mesa, Arizona. Read my review of Red White and Brew.

Joe's Real BBQ

This barbecue place is located in the old, downtown part of Gilbert, Arizona.

The Heart Attack Grill

Read a review of the Heart Attack Grill in Chandler, Arizona. The Heart Attack Grill is a controversial restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings is a sports bar; different size television sets take up just about every inch of overhead space here. Read a review of Buffalo Wild Wings in Phoenix, Arizona.

Vine Tavern and Eatery

Read reviews of Vine Tavern and Eatery. Vine Tavern and Eatery is a restaurant with several locations in the Phoenix area.

McDuffy's

Read a review of McDuffy's. McDuffy's is a sports bar in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

Rock-N-Roll Fingers

Read reviews of Rock-N-Roll Fingers. Rock-N-Roll Fingers is a restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Lady Bug Cafe

Visitors to About.com Phoenix review The Lady Bug Cafe. The Lady Bug Cafe is a restaurant in Tempe, Arizona.

Long Wong's

Visitors to About.com Phoenix review Long Wong's. Long Wong's is a restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Majerle's Sports Grill

Read a review of Majerle’s Sports Grill. Majerle’s Sports Grillis owned by former Phoenix Suns star Dan Majerle. There are two locations, one in downtown Phoenix and one at Chandler Fashion Center.

5 & Diner

"Best burgers and shakes in Arizona, maybe even in the world." Locations in Northwest Phoenix, North Phoenix, Central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler and Gilbert.

BaKd

Visitors to About Phoenix comment on BaK'd. BaK'd is a restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Barcelona Chandler

A restaurant review of Barcelona, a restaurant in Chandler, Arizona.

Better Than Sex Cake Cafe

A review of the restaurant Better Than Sex Cake Cafe in downtown Chandler, Arizona.

Big City BBQ

My friends and I set out to try Big City BBQ, which is getting lots of attention locally. Find out what we thought of Big City BBQ.

Bill Johnson's Big Apple

Meat, barbecue, ribs and more meat! All-you-can-eat ribs special during the week. Seniors menu. Deep dish apple pie a la mode is a yummy Phoenix tradition.

Bill Johnson’s Big Apple

Visitors to About Phoenix comment on Bill Johnson’s Big Apple. Bill Johnson’s Big Apple is a restaurant in the Phoenix area.

Bistro at Kokopelli Winery

In downtown Chandler you'll find this quaint bistro organized around some good quality local wines.

Cheesecake Factory

Locations at Kierland Commons, Chandler Fashion Center and Biltmore Fashion Park. This very popular restaurant has over 200 items, and no matter what you order, you won't go hungry.

Chili's

The awesome blossom is, uh, awesome. More than 10 locations in the valley. Kid's menu and some good healthy choices.

Chompie's

Read a review of Chompie's, a deli in the greater Phoenix area. Chompie's is known for its fresh baked goods, including bagels, and kosher style deli food.

Claim Jumper

Deer Valley, Tempe at Arizona Mills. The menu features "over 150 items including Choice steaks, prime rib, fresh fish, appetizers, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, dinner-size sandwiches, rotisserie barbecue chicken, baby back pork ribs, and a v0riety of baked goods and desserts."

Crackers and Company Cafe

Read a review of Crackers and Company in Mesa, AZ. Crackers and Company is open for breakfast and lunch.

DC Subs

Visitors to About Phoenix comment on DC Subs. DC Subs is a restaurant in the Phoenix area.

El Paso Barbecue

Mesa, Ahwatukee, Glendale and Scottsdale. "Primary menu items concentrate on high-quality, pecan-smoked barbecue. All dishes include an assortment of side items, along with a variety of El Paso's outstanding secret barbecue sauces."

Famous Dave's Barbecue

A restaurant review of Famous Dave's BBQ restaurant. Famous Dave's has two locations in the metro Phoenix area.

Four Peaks Brewing Company

Located in Tempe. They have an Elvis Shrine. Ten of their own beers are on tap.

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant

read a review of Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant. The Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant has locations in downtown Tempe, AZ and in Glendale, AZ.

House of Tricks

A popular, small, romantic place in downtown Tempe, Arizona. "The house has a cozy interior with twelve tables and an old stone fireplace built with local river rock."

Joe's Farm Grill

Read a restaurant review of Joe's Farm Grill. Joe's Farm Grill is located in Gilbert, Arizona.

Kai

Read a review of the restaurant Kai, located on the Gila River Indian Community at the Wild Horse Pass Resort and Spa. Kai is an upscale restaurant in Chandler, Arizona.

Landmark

This restaurant in Mesa used to be a Mormon Church.  See some of the Photo Gallery online, but see all of them in the halls of the restaurant. Huge salad bar, good food.

Logan's Roadhouse

Read a review of Logan's Roadhouse. Logan's Roadhouse is a chain restaurant that has opened locations in the Phoenix area.

Mining Camp Restaurant

All-you-can-eat family style western-type dinners in Apache Junction. Open October through June.

Moe's Southwest Grill

Read a restaurant review of Moe's Southwest Grill. Moe's Southwest Grill has several locations in the Phoenix area.

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

Freshly prepared baked goods made from scratch on the premises, along with a variety of light meals including soups, salads and sandwiches.

Ruby Tuesday

Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale. Burgers, salads, sandwiches, platters in an upbeat setting.

Sautee

Read a review of Sautee. Sautee is a restaurant in Chandler, Arizona.

Top of the Rock

Award winning Southwestern cuisine with a panoramic view.

Uncle Bear's Bar and Grill

Locations in Queen Creek, Gilbert and Mesa. Neighborhood bar and grill with TVs, music, microbrews, peanut shells on the floor, and a menu including Mexican food, burgers, salads and more.

Vine Tavern & Eatery

Irish American tavern with locations in Phoenix, East Valley and Scottsdale.

Voodoo Daddy's

Cajun cuisine near Warner and McClintock Roads in Tempe.

Waldo's BBQ

Mesa, Phoenix and Scottsdale. They've got pig and more. Check the website for coupons.

Wildflower Bread Company

Located in Tempe, Scottsdale and Northwest Phoenix.  Gourmet sandwiches and home baked goodies.

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