Great atmospher, amazingly delicious food, and great local drinks make the trouble of finding a parking spot totally worth it. The staff is always super friendly, sometimes they seem overstaffed at the checkin desk, but just an odd observation. If you've never tried the icecream cake, you must, on your next visit, trust me.
Review Source:Great Beer, Great Burger, Great Atmosphere. Â They do what they do and they do it very well. Â Love the Hefeweizen and the Kilt Lifter. Â Love the Southwestern Burger. Â Parking is not easy, had to park a couple blocks away. Did not love the 4 layer nachos but they were OK. Â Everything else was fantastic. Great place gotta try it.
Review Source:Excellent microbrew menu and the bartenders give great recommendations. I am a fan of the Hefeweizen but I have tried several of their beers and been more than happy. Kilt Lifter is fun to say and even more fun to bring up in random conversation.
Food: Salmon BLT - that is all. The bartender recommended it my first visit and it is so good I feel no need to deviate.
I come here at least once each time I'm in Phoenix if not more. I also introduce everyone that comes with me...and have been thanked every time.
The atmosphere is fun and often rowdy but be prepared for a wait as they have been jam packed every time I have come. Totally worth the wait.
Love this place! I live a little over two blocks from this place and recently visited to have a couple drinks and some food with friends. I ordered a kilt lifter, my friend a peach ale, and bf the hop knot while sitting outside under the misters, if that wasn't good enough. We then ordered BBQ chicken pizza and vegetable beer bread, both which were phenomenal! The waitress was super friendly and atmosphere was very laid back. Even though this place is kinda hidden, it really is a must visit while in Tempe.
Review Source:This is without a doubt my favorite restaurant in the Phoenix area. Â Whether for drinks, or food, or both, I have never been disappointed. Â The service is always top notch, even when the place is overflowing with people. Â I've never had to wait too incredibly long either, even when there are plenty of people waiting. Â If sports are your thing, there are a ton of TVs scattered throughout, so it's a great place to go watch the game as well.
As far as the food goes, I've had pretty much everything on the menu, and it's all great. Their burgers, specifically, are my favorite thing on the menu. Â As far as the beer, well, it speaks for itself. Â My favorites are 8th St Ale and Kilt Lifter, but all of their beer is awesome. Â And although it might seem like heresy to order a Bloody Mary in a brewery, theirs are absolutely delicious if you happen to land here on a Sunday morning after a long night...
If you haven't been, make sure and go. Â Most likely it will be your new favorite spot.
Fun atmosphere, energetic service, and GREAT food. Â I'm not a beer drinker, but my husband enjoyed the beer flight. Â Only downside... the temperature. Â The old building is not exactly air-conditioned, and I was pretty uncomfortable throughout lunch on a hot and humid Arizona afternoon. Â We'll definitely be back, but in the Fall when the weather is cooler!
Review Source:The missus and I flew into town for a couple days and mustered together a group of 34 folks to meet up for a brew-tastic night of suds and grub at Four Peaks.
We originally wanted to reserve their cigar-friendly patio on a Thursday night... but they didn't want to lock off that much space. Â When we arrived, I understood why...... the place was already packed before the sun had even set!
The manager did set us up in the far back of the place... a newly opened seating are right amongst the tanks.
Herein lies my ONLY complaint for the place -- we told them 34... and they set up for 20. Â Think I was lying? Â When the full group started filtering in... the staff was left apologizing, scrambling for more chairs, waiting for a couple nearby tables to finish that we could take over, etc... Â Duh.
Beyond that hiccup, they gave us ONE server... which we originally thought was going to be a very bad call...... but she ROCKED it! Â We had never-ending waters... beer refills on cue... food orders were all efficient and correctly delivered... split checks were all timely and correct. Â Whatever this young lady gets paid, it's not enough -- she should at LEAST be training your staff (if not helping manage something)! Â She earned every bit of the very generous tips she received.
The beer quality was superb -- makes you understand why Four Peaks has taken off to soar above its Arizona competition... because the brewmaster knows his stuff and isn't afraid to experiment outside the box. Â The food was equally tasty with appetizers and meals flowing all over the place -- and very little was left at the end.
All in all, this Four Peaks experience was top notch! Â Next time, maybe we'll try for a different day to get that patio...... I just hope they believe me when I tell them how many people we're bringing in.
P.S. - thank you secret bathroom. Â I hate lines. Â Lines to pee are worse. Â No lines there.
Cheers!
Four Peaks is an upscale brewery restaurant. Nothing more, nothing less.
With on-site brewing of several classics and rotating seasonal brews, if you're a beer drinker you won't be disappointing by Four Peaks. The service is usually reasonably fast, so you won't be left with an empty glass for long. You will have to wait for a table on a Friday or Saturday night, but they can usually get you sat pretty fast.
There are only two downsides to Four Peaks. The food is OK, nothing special. I've had several different entrees, and while they aren't bad, they aren't anything to write home about either. The other downside is their location. They are on a side street in Tempe, about two miles from Mill Ave, where most of the bars are located. Their parking is abysmal; you either have to find a street spot, of which there are usually none, or you have to park in their hardly-lit back lot. Generally, when I'm thinking of going there, the parking is a big limitation.
Their location is also strange, as it is neither a great spot to launch a night out in Tempe, nor is it calmer than Mill. The ASU "bros" are in full attendance on the weekends, so don't expect to kick back and enjoy your craft beer in peace. At the same time, if you want to get to Mill, you'll have to get back into your awkwardly parked car or take a $10+ cab ride to Mill. Still, they're a little cheaper than Gordon Biersch, which is on Mill, so you may break even.
Four Peaks is a Tempe must-visit. Plan for the parking and expect a lively crowd and you'll have a great time.
If  you have a beer drinking friend in town, this is place to take them! Best bar food in the valley, especially their nachos and spinach dip. Furthermore, some of the best beers I've ever had brewed right here local. Kiltlifter is my all time favorite beer and I'm lucky to live within biking distance. Def a killer spot!
Review Source:I've been to Four Peaks hundreds of times. Â No joke, hundreds. Â
I used to live at the apartment complex next door from 2005-2008 during college. Â
Walking distance brewery with great food? Â Match made in heaven (I assume heaven has great beer, of course). Â
I've had pretty much everything on the menu, but today (4th of July) I got the chicken strips & a Raj IPA. Â Both are amazing. Â The chicken comes with a chipotle ranch that is delicious. Â The fries at Four Peaks are some of the best in the business as well. Â
The only thing that was upsetting is that they were out of the firecracker ribs! Â
If you see a special of the day that sparks your interest, get it and get it quick!
Everyone loves a craft beer. Â Four Peaks has some good ones. Â I come from MI so am a little jaded by our excellent craft breweries in our state (especially Bell's!) but I really enjoyed the Kilt Lifter ... and with a name like that, you gotta try one.
I also had dinner while here in Phoenix on business. Â The "Tap Room Tenderloin" sandwich was absolutely outstanding!! Â I would put it as one of the top ranked sandwiches I have ever had. Â After reading many of the reviews here on Yelp, I am tempted to go back tonight to try more menu items.
I would highly recommend.
Four Peaks gets 5 stars for a reason. Craft beers are so good in their own individual ways. Whether you like wheat beers or IPA's, you can't go wrong.
Another reason for 5 stars... their food is just so darn good. I have yet to have something I disliked. The Margherita Pizza, Arizona Chicken Rolls, the Mushroom Burger, and of course their Popper Burger.
I am definitely not ashamed I visit Four Peaks a couple times a month.
Server was great, food was very good,but parking sucked and it was warm and humid feeling inside. Â Even though they had fans on it wasn't good enough. Â We will not go back during summer, Â we will wait for fall or winter. Â What a shame because if they had a/c on and front door shut, they would get more business.
Review Source:The restaurant itself is alright, but the parking is ATROCIOUS! Besides the on street parking, there's a pretty ghetto dirt strip in the back where cars are not even guaranteed to find parking. You're surrounded by restricted lots, it hasn't been uncommon for me to park all the way at University. When you're drinking with friends late at night, a 10 minute walk to your car is probably the last thing you want to deal with.
Back to the food!
Spinach artichoke dip: With both pita and chips it was really good.
Kilt Lifter (beer): it's really hard to go wrong with Kilt Lifter. It'll be average at worst, great at best.
Italian Beef Beer Bread: Fries were those fantastic crispy zesty kind. The beer bread wasn't so much a bread as much as it was a wrap. The Italian beef filling was good, solid for restaurant food.
The price wasn't bad and the checks are split easily. Normally I'd give a 3.5 star restaurant 4 stars, but the parking is that annoying.
Also they card at the entrance after 3. Keep that in mind, kids...
I can't believe I haven't written a review for Four Peaks! I've only been eating here for about seven years. I have my favorite meal and when I have a fav it's hard for me to get anything else so I get the Carne Adovada. Tender with a rich smoky flavor which is really unique to Four Peaks. They serve it with black beans, rice (which I don't eat), sour cream and two big, soft, warm tortillas. It's not spicy but I add some additional kick with some AZ hot sauce. They recommend a Hop Knot which I love but I actually prefer the 8th street with this meal, just a bit lighter.
Today's visit was very nice, our waiter was very attentive offering samples of the beer, water and checked on us often. Our food came out crazy fast. A woman who I think was the manager came by and checked on us. The bus boys removed our plates quickly. We walked around to look at the building and a gentleman from the back area came to speak with us and gave us a bit of history on the building.
A great experience. The place is always busy with college aged kids but you can be a *bit* ;) older and still have a nice experience there.
Don't give this place your money. They are huge assholes. They wouldn't let me in even though I was twenty one. Another time they started questioning me about where I was and what I was doing before I came--interrogated me like they were cops. Finally get in after the incredibly rude bouncer was done with his interrogation, but it was really lame. The waitress was also incredibly rude and slow, and the atmosphere inside was just terrible. The lights were really bright which was weird, and they were playing loud music which sounded terrible due to the acoustics of the building's high-ceiling.
I will never waste money at this terrible business again
I went wanting to buy a growler of beer. Turns out they sell and fill growlers at a pretty reasonable price.
I went at night and wasn't familiar with the area. The street isn't well labeled, and appears to be just another residential side street. And after you find the place, where do you park? Even zooming in with google's maps, there doesn't appear to be a parking lot. I opted for the first open bit of curb..which was half a mile away. But I like walking.
Finally inside, I found the place surprisingly busy for a wednesday night. The bar appeared well staffed, but the first two people, who were behind the bar, who were handling alcohol, growled condescendingly when I approached them "only the bar tender can sell you a growler". So, I'm new here, and it's busy. But pointing out who the hell can actually help me, or even getting their attention, would be nice. And the division of labour was anything but clear. If you're behind the bar, serving beer, I assume you're a bar tender.
So, which beer to get? I like their Kilt Lifter, but it's available everywhere in east valley. I wanted something dark. They had a stout on tap, perfect I thought. But, having finally found someone who could actually help me, I learned it was not available in growlers. The only other option was a black ipa. I'm not fond of ipas, but it seemed to be the only non-light beer available besides Kilt Lifter, and I'd never had a black ipa.
The black ipa was decent paired with the right food (pulled pork sandwiches with plenty of bbq sauce), and I'm sure it's fantastic if you're into ipas.
Why the low rating? Entirely because of the service. I'll find the place perfect next time. The area looks bicycle friendly in case I don't want to deal with parking. I understand not selling special small batches in bulk. But rude staff? Low rating.
They were slammed for Father's Day, but once we were in our server Jessica did not miss a beat. Their specials are always interesting and I've yet to order anything I didn't enjoy (especially from the beer menu). My favorites are the taproom tenderloin on beer bread with a hopknot. Portions are large so plan to take some home. Inside is A/C, TVs, and it is loud when they are crowded. Outside is generally much quieter, and though you cannot watch the game the patio has a lot of shade and misters running on warmer days.
Review Source:Went here with my grandlittle last night, and had the best time. The atmosphere is always great, our server I didn't hear her name when she said it, but she was great. Her whole section was full with HUGE parties and she still catered to our constant need for beer and food. Between she and I, we had spinach dip, quesadilla, salad, and an ice cream cake. I didn't particularly care for the chef salad but OMG the rest of the food was to die for. Not to mention the Peach Ale is beyond amazing.
I'm already a regular here, and had forgotten how fun it is. Go there. Now.
Having recently moved into the Tempe area, I found myself at a loss for which restaurants faired the best. Naturally I asked many for their opinions and a slew of places were recommended. However I noticed some of the restaurants were disliked by a few people when I mentioned another's recommendation. Only one establishment seemed to convey great reviews across the board, Four Peaks. Naturally I had to try it.
My first visit, with my parents, was slightly overwhelming. The parking situation is subpar so prepare to walk a bit to your destination. Hardly a bane to my experience though as for the second my family and I were seated, I knew I had gone to the right place. The building itself seems to be the shell of a has-been factory of sorts. The large wide open spaces allow for maximum seating arrangements, which translates into a short waiting time. Servers here tend to be on the up and up when it comes to taking drink orders and providing refills. While I wouldn't call it a five star service, the managers clearly have constructed a solid waiting plan that finds a nice balance between giving regular service and your personal space.
Make no mistake, Four Peaks is a brewery. Through and through. The beer is the number one priority, and boy do they deliver. Being the first timers that we were, the waiter suggested ordering a sample platter of beer so as to try each one and perhaps find a favorite. He was adequately knowledgable about which beers would fit which pallet and within no time at all, we had a row of beer glasses lined up in the middle of the table. All of the beers were good to great. My personal favorite (which seems to be a common choice) is the Kilt Lifter. I highly recommend it and since my initial try have bought six packs of it many times.
A large unfocused menu, to me, typically indicates a restaurant without direction. The lack of said direction often translates into poor food as well. Four Peaks defies my logic as it sports the large menu that dips into various genres of food, but the food actually manages to be incredible.
The nachos. Order them. You will NOT be disappointed. Blackened chicken, loads of fresh cheese, and a bean dip that'd give any top of the line Mexican restaurant a run for their money. How can you go wrong?
Burgers. Burgers. And... more burgers. I consider myself to be somewhat of a beef snob. Medium rare hand pressed party, a toasted and quality bun, and a stack of fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onions, and pickles. Without any single component a burger can quickly find itself tasting like an overpriced late-night Wendy's adventure. Or in other words, nothing to warrant my five star review. Four Peaks thankfully takes their burgers seriously. Cooked to order and taste a plenty, I guarantee you will not find a dissatisfying burger on the menu. My personal favorite is the Popper Burger (I believe that is the name). Try it, you can't go wrong.
Other dishes I have tried over the several visits I've made since my first have been the fish tacos (very tasty), steak sandwich (not my favorite, but still good), and a salad (cannot remember the exact one, but it was phenomenal). As far as I am concerned, there is hardly a thing on the vast and sprawling menu that won't satisfy your hunger cravings. Portions here are absolutely massive as well. Bring an empty stomach!
Pricing manages to be fairly reasonable for an environment and food/drink service as high caliber as it is. Four Peaks is THE place to go in Tempe.
Just don't forget the nachos.
Great beer, delicious food, great atmophere. Â What more do you want? Â Killer pation, but get there early as it books up faaaaast. A great rotation of beers obviously. Â I'm a fan of IPA, the hoppier the better; but I've also had the pumpkin beer during the season and it's fantastic as well. Â What goes with beer? Â Burgers. And here there are juicy and delicous.
Review Source:Been coming here for years. Â Fantastic beer. Â Great atmosphere inside and out. Â It's fun to sit outside and see how many folks can't parallel park (me included for the record). I also like that the building has a bit of history to it, with all of the new building in AZ, that can be hard to find. Â The other major bonus is its very close to ASU so it's perfect for after and before sporting events.
Review Source:Didn't have any food here as I had already ate. Â Tried all 3 of their IPA's on tap, and they were all just ok. Â Friendly service, but I came looking for tasty brews.
On the plus side, if you're a mule junky like me, they have Gosling's ginger beer here. Â If I had it to do over again, would've skipped the beer and muled it up.
What's to say about this place that hasn't already been said after 801 reviews! It's fabulous! Great beer, great food, great service. They hit the trifecta.
Not only that, but I love that there is a wide variety of people here. Families with small kids, hipsters, college kids, old folks...everyone come on down! No one is out of place. We bring our kids all the time.
Last night I had the salmon blt and it was delicious! Hubby had the beer battered chicken fingers (his fav, he gets that every time).
All of their beers are fantastic, but I particularly like the oatmeal stout and the peach ale. Hubby LOVES the bourbon barrel ipa but that one is seasonal.
Great place!
I've always been a fan of local beer - and four peaks seems to be one of the more prevalent breweries throughout the Phoenix market. Â If you homebrew or have ever been around someone else when they've been working on a batch then the first breath that you take once you step through the door will elicit memories of those batches. Â The aroma of the steeping grains is one of my favorite parts of the Four Peaks drinking (or in some people's case - Dining) experience.
As far as other notables, I'd recommend the Tempe location over the North Scottsdale location off of ambiance alone - though parking can be interesting. Â And lastly, The Pitchfork IPA is fantastic.
We descended on Four Peaks for a reunion with friends who moved to Atlanta a few years ago. Â I think the original reservation we had was for about 20 people. Â The group continued to grow and until we were about 40 deep.
Through it all, our server, Jessica, got drink and food orders in and out of the kitchen and bar with incredible speed. Â As our group grew, tables magically appeared so folks could sit down and order. Â She struck the perfect balance of being helpful but unobtrusive. Â
Not one complaint about food, and no one had to wait for a drink. Â Jessica did it all with a smile, and I really appreciate her hustle and effort. Â Four Peaks has a great system for customer service, amazing beer, and pretty good food. Â I will be back, and hope to see Jessica as a leader when I do.
Service is iffy. Sometimes I get a great waitress, sometimes a terrible one. The beer is great but the food is overpriced and some dishes are really not good. My friend had to spit out the calamari. I thought the quesadilla was gross (had the taste of processed cheese).
Some dishes are good though. Burgers are good, the beer bread is great. Their pork and bean dish is very good (but the beans are bland).
And the parking situation, oh lord, don't get me started. Prepare to park 1/2 a mile away on the street. Seriously. And turn in your side view mirror or some drunk college student will break it off.
I just think that this place oozes awesome. Â It's tough to beat a huge warehouse turned brewery / Irish themed establishment. Â I was merely there for happy hour, but was able to get the cheesy bread w/ marinara and a few lovely pints of their Hop Knot I.P.A. Â
Anyone wanting to check out a brewery should start here - this is the epitome of that here in the Phoenix area. Â I've been to SanTan in Chandler but won't be going back there for a number of reasons.
I don't know if the parking is something that can be fixed, but that's really the only drawback I can think of - oh - that and the guy is a Vikings fan.
Omg...just shut up and take my money.
You either hate good food, or hate beer if you don't like 4 Peaks. If that's the case you're a bone head (and a slew of other things Yelp won't let me post). This is a family joint, and I digress...
Guh, a wonderful gem Four Peaks is...hidden in a Tempe neighborhood and easily accessed. They have all the space to do what they want, and that convenience is passed onto patrons.
You want to belly up to the bar? Do it. Outside Seating? They will provide, inside...yeah, duh. Service is top notch...they move fast, but still allow you to have a good, well paced, time. The Beer, well of course: It's great. The food. Get anything...all of it amazing.
My favorites though? Sunspot Ale, and the Salmon Burger/Sandwich. Heaven.
4 Peaks...While I appreciate the super fun food trucks at the other location, I'd really like to have the ability to eat some of your wonderful food there as well!
(That's right folks, they've multiplied...)
Top Four Reasons I Love Four Peaks
1. Â My man can get tipsy on "Kiltlifter" which he love, loves and it makes him happy. Â It seems like all the boys love the Kiltlifter
2. Â The pasta salad and steak sandwich are super freakin good
3. Â I love that little doll face Courtney at the Tempe location, she is super sweet and she is always on it
4. Â Your chicken rolls are greasy, fattening deliciousness and that jalapeno dip kills me because I am a baby with spice, but it kills me in a good way
5. Â There are always suckers on the patio willing to bet my girly friend that she can't out chug them for drinks, and we ALWAYS be winning! Yeahhh!
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