Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits sets a standard of culinary excellence for hotel restaurants — or any restaurant, for that matter — that is difficult to match. 

As part of Tempe’s burgeoning restaurant scene,  The Westin Tempe brought two new concepts to the heart of the city’s downtown district — Terra Tempe and Skysill Rooftop Lounge, a chic, poolside, rooftop lounge that soars high above the Valley’s vast metropolitan area.

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Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits

Terra Tempe Kitchen & Spirits brings a sophisticated, yet approachable dining experience to the neighborhood with a menu of Modern-American cuisine that cleverly combines bold, rustic flavors with locally sourced ingredients to offer an authentic reflection of the Southwest’s rich history. The restaurant’s innovative beverage program mirrors a similar inspiration, boasting an expansive list of local Arizona brews, an impressive wine list and a lineup of perfectly hand-crafted cocktails that blend native flavors with classic recipes for a novel flair on familiar favorites.

But the food is the star of the show. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Terra Tempe’s menu sets a new standard of elevated dining in Tempe with dishes that are deeply rooted in the culture of the Southwest. A few standout dishes from the menu include Terra’s Hot Stone, perfect for sharing, features thinly sliced wagyu beef or pacific ahi tuna, fresh cilantro scallion salad, pickled ginger and serrano ponzu; Sonoran Salad, served with perfectly cubed compressed melons, jicama, cucumber, carrot, tomato, wild arugula, drizzled with tequila lime vinaigrette and sprinkled with tajin; Cilantro Dusted Chilean Sea Bass, blanketed in a refreshing avocado crema, arugula, crispy tempura jalapeños and sweet corn pico; and Grilled Filet Mignon, with decadent lump crab mash, asparagus, smoked cipollini onions, chipotle hollandaise and black truffle chimichurri.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

In contrast with its ground-level counterpart, Skysill Rooftop Lounge soars above the city on the hotel’s 18th floor, making it the highest open-air rooftop bar in town. The chic venue offers a hip, relaxing escape during the daytime with its rooftop pool, jacuzzi, daybeds and cabanas, and large video screen overlooking the vast Metro Phoenix area. As the sun sets over the mountain horizon, it then transitions to a luxurious lounge where all levels of service and experience are elevated.

Catering to both the leisure weekend traveler and locals in search of a scenic retreat for respite, Skysill features a rotating menu of flirty craft cocktails that appeal to those who appreciate a break from the status quo, like that of the Arizona Collins, made with aperol, Chareau aloe liqueur, Mionetto prosecco and dehydrated grapefruit; and the Cactus Spritz, made with Hanson Meyer lemon vodka, Reàl Blue Agave nectar, fresh lemon juice and Fever-Tree bitter lemon tonic water.

Terra Tempe and Skysill Rooftop Lounge are located within The Westin Tempe. Whether you’re looking for an amazing business dinner or lunch, an incredible happy hour with co-workers, or a romantic date night with the best view in the Valley, Terra Tempe and Skysill Rooftop Lounge have you covered.