This is a little known secret in Tempe at the hotel the phoenix Tempe Marriott at the buttes. Although it's "big brother" restaurant, top of the rock, gets all the glory, you can't overlook this fun little lobby bar with excellent kitchen items, fine cocktails, A lovely patio overlooking the cascading pools, and a great view of the city beyond.
If you're looking for something healthy and delicious, I recommend the tuna poke or the shrimp ceviche. They also have tune medallions over a bed of greens that is delicious. I can't believe the sea food choices are so good and taste so fresh given that the city is in a desert!
The lobby bar staff by friendly and efficient staff who will quickly serve you an excellent adult beverage while you peruse their menu. They're open a bit later than the other restaurant on site, and the light for music plays in the background while a couple of large flat screen televisions over the bar will broadcast your favorite sports or news channels, sans sound of course.
The lobby bar ranges from a quiet place to grab a delicious bite and a signature cocktail to a fun, raucous party when attendees to Christmas parties and other events at the hotel invade the open late love you bar for food and drink.
Both the beverages and food are very reasonably priced and of exceptionally high quality. Don't miss this hidden gem tucked away among the rugged buttes in Tempe.