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Top of the Rock Restaurant - Steakhouse in Tempe, Arizona

Top of the Rock Restaurant

4.4 (1474 reviews)

2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282

Restaurant
Bar
Bistro
Steak house

About Top of the Rock Restaurant - steak house in Tempe, Arizona

New American cafe in a Marriott Hotel offering 360-degree views of the valley below & rustic decor.

Customer Review Summary

Top of the Rock Restaurant offers a magical dining experience with stunning views and exceptional service. Guests praised the warm hospitality and attentiveness of the staff, particularly noting the memorable service from specific waiters. The food received mixed reviews; while several dishes were described as delicious and well-executed, others were criticized for portion sizes and seasoning. Diners enjoyed a variety of items including seafood, duck, and special cocktails, while desserts, especially for celebrations, added a nice touch. Overall, the charming atmosphere and friendly service seem to outweigh some culinary shortcomings, prompting many to recommend the venue for special occasions.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Great wine list
  • Rooftop seating

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
1025
4
222
3
95
2
54
1
78
Based on 1474 reviews

Michael Pulsifer

2 months ago

My longtime and dear friend and I shared a magical evening yesterday. Every aspect of our experience was quite exceptional - the ambiance, stunning views, delicious food, and impeccable service. Our outstanding waiter, Klajd, truly made the evening so memorable. His warm hospitality, attentive nature, and thoughtful gestures made us feel pampered throughout the entire dinner. Kudos for our Friend-iversary dessert, we loved it. We enjoyed two great martinis, the sea bass & duck entrees. The tuna cigar spring roll appetizer was awesome & tasty.

Jalom Wells

4 months ago

Came in to the restaurant with reservations for indoors, we asked the hostess last minute if we could possibly sit outdoors and they were pleasantly accommodating. The service we received was phenomenal. Everybody working was attentive and extremely considerate. My biggest compliment from tonight’s dinner experience was how friendly the staff were. My boyfriend had the salmon entree and I chose the roasted duck. The entrees were delicious but the only complaint was how small the portion of duck was for the price you pay. The vegetables that came with the duck complimented the dish very well. All in all we had a great experience and would come back again. Our waitress surprised us with an anniversary dessert!❤️

Alyse Gray

2 months ago

Wow! The view up high is stunning! We were there late afternoon through sunset dining al fresco on the patio, and the colors were beautiful in the sky, reflecting on the city and surrounding mountains! We had reservations for the holiday brunch so we enjoyed a little bit of everything- from pasta to seafood (crab claws, oysters, shrimp) to hand carved prime rib- all well executed. The specialty martini was delightful- so we each had two! Service is attentive and friendly. An overall wonderful experience, highly recommend!

Perla Dueñas

3 weeks ago

Pretty lovely experience from start. the hostess was super helpful despide not being able to get us an outdoor table as I had requested on my reservation she was very polite and explained the situation. Server was very attentive and the food was great. We had the doughnuts and chicken, I had the sea bass which I would give 8/10 (the asparagus were magnificent though). my daughter had the filet mignon and she cleaned her plate (she’s a picky eater too) and to celebrate my bday they gave us this cute little dessert made of cheesecake and browny with a candle.

Paul Granese

1 month ago

Great view and vibe. Nice place to have dinner. Food is good, not great. Filet was not hot and not the most tender, but not bad. Risotto was too salty too eat. Scallops a little rubbery and again not hot. Caesar salad was excellent.

Sara Prieto

3 months ago

We had a wonderful experience. The sunset was gorgeous. The bread they started with was so yummy. Our server was incredibly sweet and informative on the food. We started with the gnocchi, which was phenomenal. It just melted in your mouth. We got the Salmon and Filet Mignon with the Mac and Cheese and Brussel Sprouts as sides. Best salmon I've ever had, steak was perfect. Sides were great. Berry Limeade cocktail super tasty. They also brought out a little mini cheesecake for my husband's birthday with a little candle. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place to go celebrate his birthday.

Ciara T

4 months ago

This was a very special date night. We sat outside and there were beautiful views just as described. The food was amazing, and each course got better. We had the tuna cigars, salads, sea bass and scallops and shrimp. We finished the meals off with the orange creme brulee, which was amazing! Our server Kenny was wonderful and he made the experience even better. The only negative that I have is that the dark haired hostess was very dismissive and had a terrible attitude. She also sat us at a table that was not big enough to accommodate 2 guests. Kenny our server offered to move us to a better table, and everything was amazing from then on.

dani dani

5 months ago

Overall, the staff was amazing—attentive and welcoming throughout the entire experience. I ordered several items, and my sister had the steak, which I sampled. The steak was outstanding! As for the dishes I ordered: Crab cakes: They were decent, though not the best I've had. Shrimp eggrolls: Unfortunately, I could barely find any shrimp. The pieces were tiny and sparse, making the dish feel overpriced for what it offered. Mac n cheese: This was a letdown. It was bland, lacked seasoning, and wasn't creamy or rich as I would have hoped. It was more on the dry side and definitely not worth the $13. While the food was hit-or-miss, I would return for the lovely ambiance, the steak, and the outstanding service from the staff.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4:30–9 PM
Monday 4:30–9 PM
Saturday 4:30–9 PM
Sunday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100