Found this in one of our travel books and it was worth the 10 minute drive from Phx hotel. I had a tomato basil soup that was a special that night. Very nice. Also had the duck main dish with gnocchi. The latter were so heavy, and they didn't ask how I wanted the duck cooked so it was a... more

Love to go here for special occasions! more

My wife took the lead this time and planned a night out for our anniversary, including a babysitter. She told me we were going to an upscale place in Tempe. I, growing up here, wondered how "upscale" and "Tempe" could ever go in the same sentence. Then I was introduced to the House of Tricks. This is very much like... more

Quality of the food is exceptional. The menu is creative and changes oftern. And, the wine list is great. more

on the Expensive side, but the closest thing you'll get to fine dining in downtown Tempe. more

we LOVE house of tricks. delicious food, great setting (in a great old bungalow from the 1930s). this was one of the first restaurants i ate at when visiting tempe for the first time, and then i was taken here for my job interview, and then rudy and i had our wedding reception here. wonderful salads, entrees, desserts. locally owned.... more

Lovely garden spot for a delicious meal. Very Romantic more

Love it...not cheap but well worth it! more

I love this little place. The food is always fantastic and the atmosphere is comfortable and just all around lovely. more