Best Restaurants for Quiet Conversation in Tempe

We had the Tortellono and Chicken Parmesan sandwich. They were both fantastic. I also had a small Caesar salad which was tasty! The quality was excellent and we will be back!!

Never disappoints. We love this place for the food (excellent), the modern casual ambiance, and the friendly service. If you're looking for a Thai restaurant that's a step up from the typical mom and pop, Soi 4 is awesome!

Wow! We went for the fixed menu Valentines experience and we were treated to a beautiful, innovative, delicious meal. The dining was three courses with choice of two dishes per course. My wife and I decided to get all 6 dishes and share. We also opted for the wine pairing with Mexican wine. It was immediately obvious why the chef is a James Beard semi finalist. The first course included a shrimp roll with succulent poached shrimp and complimentary spices that made the rival any lobster roll (this from someone born in Maine). The other starter was a scallop ceviche. The scallops were sliced so thinly they were almost transparent. The Mexican ceviche was carefully crafted so that the chilies did not overpower the delicate scallops. The second course included a fried snapper with a white mole and a dish of head on shrimp over a creamy polenta. Our desert included a cheesecake topped with a guava jelly with shrimp dust. This gave the desert a wonderful savory flavor. The other was a chocolate cake paired with a goat milk caramel. One of the best cakes either of us have had. The wine pairing was fantastic. The wine selected from small private vineyards rivaled many of the California and Oregon wines we have enjoyed over the years. What a delightful surprise! This review would not be complete without mentioning the impeccable service from Marlie who guided us through the entire experience. The restaurant decor was not at the level you would expect from a restaurant with this level of cooking, but it is worth coming for the entire experience

Came to Roka for Valentine’s Day dinner and was immediately given a red rose upon arrival. 🌹 Nice touch. Had drinks at the bar before being seated and the bartenders were great! Counter dining service was fun, getting to watch all the food be prepped and expo’d made for good conversation. The sushi we had was amazing, especially loved the fatty tuna sashimi served with fresh ground rock salt! The mushroom hot pot was also one of my favorites! Have been to Roka many times in the past and it keeps getting better each time!

What a treat! The meal started with their famous cornbread and so tasty. We ordered the chips and salsa and the chips were like air and not at all greasy. My husband had the Navajo Taco and it was impressive! HUGE and he enjoyed every bit and wants to go back to get it again. I had the chicken strips and will try something else next time as I thought the buffalo sauce was on the side but it is on the strips, so if you like buffalo sauce, you'll love it. We ended with the Ancho fudge pie and that's like eating warm fudge with whipped cream - heavenly! It was all just fantastic!!! Happy Hour begins at 3pm in the entire restaurant, not just the bar, so savings on drinks and appetizers. We plan to take guests in a couple of weeks as it's too good not to be shared.