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House Of Tricks is a three star restaurant in Tempe. Located in the Tempe neighborhood, this mildly expensive restaurant is one of the area's popular places. It's known for its eclectic offerings. It's been awarded the 10 Best Phoenix award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, catering, and antique furnishings. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chicken Ballontine is the absolute best chicken meal I have ever had in my entire life.About a year ago, I first visited Tricks. I was debating between the Chicken Ballontine and the Airplane...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i thought this place was crap, but my gf didnt think it was that bad. the menu was nothing special, typical phoenix restaurant choices. they ran out of the scallop dish at 7pm. we waited about 45...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden gem in Downtown Tempe. When I first heard the name I thought I was being taken to a dive. Wow was I surprised! The location seems to be in a former residence with a casual garden surrounding...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here the other night with a friend for the AZ restaurant week. It was her first time and she was eager to try the $29 three course special. I have been here many times and ordered off the menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of over-rated. The food isn't stellar for how much it costs. Go there mostly for the ambiance and professional service. A good date place but you won't be raving over the food.However, lunch is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I could give a lower rating than 1 star because FOOD POISONING should be negative stars since I was forced to lose my entire dinner. First off, we saved our first experience for the house of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times. The first time was actually for dinner - it was pretty decent. Very nice, great service and tasty stuff on the menu...although, I had a bad experience because it was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rating: 5.5 Stars! Why can't every place be this good?What I Liked: EVERYTHING! Great food. Professional service. Beautiful outdoor seating. High quality dining experience all the way around. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been here 3 times now I think. Once for a full meal a year or two ago, drinks a couple weeks back, and a few days back for apps and drinks. This last time was good. The wines by the glass are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I are loyal yelp'ers and we put House of Tricks on our must-see list in Tempe after seeing all the great reviews and we definitely weren't let down. In located in the middle of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good stuff, Had the smoked salmon and pecan smoked pulled pork sandwich. The salmon was tasty, there online menu says they smoke it in house, but the menu that day didn't say such, but it didn't seem...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every meal I have had here has been delicious. Whether it is lunch or dinner the service and food are always at the top of their game. It is so relaxing to escape from the Arizona heat underneath...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last month for my anniversary and had an amazing time! Even though the place looked really crowded, my boyfriend I were seated quickly and someone came by within about a minute to bring us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place for lunch or dinner. The outside bar is awesome. I call it my special occasion spot...for anniversaries, birthday's etc. It's different in that you'll see anywhere from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey but worth it.I've never had a bad plate at Tricks, and they make a very good martini. I wouldn't say the food is world class, but it's never been disappointing.Extremely pleasant to sit outside...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Food was moderate and exceptionally overpriced. Service was good, venue was enjoyable. I think price and the expectation built about this place ruined it for me, only because it winds up this is a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Legend, legend, legend, legendary.My personal history has been intertwined with House of Tricks since I was roughly 16. It was at this age I realized how to be a man and by man I mean how to treat a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is a magnanimously charming eatery, seemingly well-heeled but with a cheeky name and a contrived menu. It's a trick that seems to be working.I have to agree with several other reviewers in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of my favorites in tempe. I recommend the fruit and cheese platterthe chipotle chicken pastathe roast beef sandwich- this one tops Houston's in my opinion!and even though the pomegranite...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Location - Totally unassuming! Located on a quiet, semi dark street with other hidden restaurants. Looks like some of those other restaurants aren't in business anymore or don't open for dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How funny that in 2007 I wrote a Yelp review about Tricks saying it was a "perfect date place". I went back yesterday for a date and, again, nothing short of "perfect" would describe the House's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has one of the classiest atmospheres in tempe. The food is upscale and priced so, yet more on the "classics" end rather than new and innovative flavors. The service is usually stellar...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! Always come here with my parents when I am home. Oh and had a fantastic 21st birthday dinner here years ago. Every time I come here, my meal is always amazing. They also have a really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I went here for a late Valentine's Day dinner (exams and finals interfering with the "proper" day). I'm certainly glad I called ahead because the place was jam-packed when we got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live in San Diego, but was in Arizona for Valentine's weekend. Through local recommendations, I chose House of Tricks to take a friend for Valentine's lunch...and before I go any further, let me...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How do I love thee House of Tricks? Let me count the ways:1. The cozy cottage and gorgeous bar area complete with twinkle lights make me forget I am right off of Mill Ave which is a definite plus.2....
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is our special treat restaurant...first date, anniversary. we love the patio and the atmosphere there. they always take great care of us. the food has always been top notch for us, even though...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Almost every college campus has certain predictable restaurant types within a few blocks' walk. There's always a cheap burger-and-brew place, several "ethnic" restaurants, and at least one place with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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Located in two combined houses in the heart of Tempe, the setting is elegant with indoor and outdoor seating. The dinner dishes contain some unusual ingredients -- I've had to ask for explanations from the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While throwing a small get together, we were able to have a back patio with a buffet style table set up with some pretty tasty appetizers. The chicken sqewers were delicious and smoked salmon was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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This restaurant is modern continental. The appetizers and deserts are some of the best in the valley of the sun. The menu changes several times a year. You never know what you will find on the menu. The lamb...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
House of Tricks is a great place for dinner if you're looking to go out for a special occasion. It's not somewhere I'd go on any given night, seeing as how the bill is about $100 for a dinner for two....
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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this place is the worst ever - our food was undercooked and disgusting. the service was terrible - very rude and unresponsive. go here if you want to have a terrible evening. house of tricks shouldn't be on...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very intimate setting. Quiet and romantic. If the weather is permitting, I would recommend a table outside. Given the environment, you would never suspect Mill Ave is right around the corner. They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a student, I have to be cheap. But damnit, when you can splurge, it just feels nice. I also uploaded pictures of our entrees.Boyfriend took me here for my birthday and even though I read it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places for lunch! In the last 6 years I have eaten there at least 20 times for lunch and I never get bored with their food. They keep changing stuff around on the menu with local...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The lovely Sarah G decided to bless me w her awesome presence for lunch this afternoon. I am so glad we decided on this lovely House of Tricks! Does anyone know why its called that?!?! I'm curious...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to eat but overall really pricey ($10 - 16 for apps; $19 - $32 for entrees)... hence the removal of one star. Aim for sitting outside because the inside dining area is small. Went here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had some of my best meals in Arizona here. The menu changes frequently but the chef has a great way of creating wonderful flavor combinations. The waitstaff is very knowledgable and ready to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Found the food good, but not spectacular and certainly not one of the "10 Best in Arizona".
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scrumptious!How to dine at HOT: The food is delicious and fantastic so order everything on the menu once and then repeat The service is lackluster and leaves much to be desired. Make sure you have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places to have someone else pay for my dinner. It's prety pricey for dinner but well worth it (especially if the company is paying). The food is wonderful and the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Trick's is one of my favorite restaurants in Tempe, and in general. The food is delicious, the ambiance is classy but relaxed, the menu changes but is consistently intriguing... always a pleasant...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great food, great atmosphere. been here a few times and usually for special occasions or a nice date night. can't go wrong with lunch on the patio...dinners can get pricey but worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here recently for lunch and it reminded me of a less pretentious Arcadia Farms. I love Arcadia Farms except for all the pretension, so this was great! Also, House of Tricks' lunch menu seems...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the House only three times. Once for lunch and twice for dinner. Lunch is reasonably priced but, as with all trendy little places, the dinner menu can get quite expensive. If you know...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So sad that I have to write an update on my ROTD :( I still love you House of Tricks...but the service is just getting worse and worse. I can't go there anymore during my work lunch...the servers...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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I went a few weeks back, by myself probably around 5 pm. They have a great patio but for some dumb reason I sat inside. The inside is small and includes the kitchen where the wait staff tends to congregate....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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This is a great little hide-away. I love eating on the patio or at the outdoor bar. The tuna appetizer is amazing! You don't feel like you are close to Mill.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It is with great regret that I give House of Tricks three stars.I've been here twice. The first time, friends invited me and the wifey here for dinner. Seeing the patio, I thought, "oh, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very, very few things in life ever reach perfection. House of Tricks, you are my lunch mecca!Honestly, if I could eat here Monday through Friday for lunch, I would. And what would I order? Their daily...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lovely, lovely, lovely. Set in a pretty little old house just two blocks off Mill Avenue, House of Tricks has that sunny garden vibe that's all too rare here in Tempe.When I want to ditch the office...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to sit outside and enjoy a good meal. the spinach salad was great, the duck breast was amazing. The Gnocchi was very dry and a little burned on the side. Dinner in the patio was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just landed in Phoenix, picked up my rental car, and headed to this place to meet up with a friend for lunch. I loved this place! A seat outside at the covered bar, the warm sun baking, a glass of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO many reviews already I'll try to keep it short and Sweet!Food~ I've only been for lunch, is Always Delicious, price, quality and quantity wise.Some of my favorites include Quiche of the day served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There needs to be a grip-load more places like this one around the valley, where they make you feel like whatever dogfood they deliver to you on your plate, you're gonna gladly pay the fee with a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$34 for five bites of lamb and some grilled taters, and I'm still giving House of Tricks four stars? Now before you start thinking that the House of Tricks is some sort of adult entertainment and/or...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For my inlaws last evening here in the Valley, we went to House of Tricks in Tempe because they wanted to try it based on a recommendation of one of their friends back in Ohio. The patio area is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hThis is an extremely biased review. After all, I've been coming to Tricks for more than a decade and I've gotten to the point in my life that I gauge the people I may want to spend time with on a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, good food, good times.As stated, the location and ambiance was outstanding. Second only to Elements at Sanctuary, but that's hard to top for any city. Anyway, the outdoor dining is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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Great atmosphere, delicious food at a fantastic price. I highly recommend giving tricks a try.
kudzu.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give it four stars based on ambiance and location alone, but I just. couldn't. do it. Maybe 3 1/2 if I had the option...The food was good, but I feel it's overpriced. I enjoyed the spinach...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MENU:Started with Cheese plate with fresh fruit and french breadNY Strip and Salmon (2 of us)Dined outside on the patio for my love's birthday. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What the....? I've never yelped house of tricks? For shame! Some of the best meals I've ever had in tempe were at this mill ave. legend.Don't be thrown by the "mill ave." portion of my previous...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like I'm being extremely generous with this one. Luckily for HOT, I had great company which made my overall rating higher than they might deserve. 3.7 stars total - based on the following......
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate to be unoriginal, but what I've read before was true yesterday. Ambiance is wonderful, the place couldn't be better for a date (I was, however, there with my dissertation chair - not so...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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We went to Tricks with a group of friends for an evening out w/o the kids. While rather pricey, the food was superb as was the dining experience. The portions were not huge, and that is to my liking for not...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*edit* i just returned tonight to celebrate my grad school acceptance with my bf. i was pretty saddened. not by the food (although the braised short ribs is more like pot roast than short ribs... and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous ambiance- great food and great service. My favorite place I have eaten at while visiting the Phoenix area. I highly recommend!
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A pricey, date-oriented eatery with fantastic ambiance. I only ate outside, and found the vibe to be great but the food a little short of what I would expect for what they're charging. However, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the best ambiance in Tempe. Amazing food... although at times it isn't as memorable as others. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Great menu and winelist. When you're at Tricks you forget...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
House of Tricks is the most romantic restaurant in Tempe. The restaurant itself is two converted turn of the century homes, so there is a quaint, cottage-like feel to it. There is an inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Home run! Come early, this place is packed...for a reason. Great service, food, drink, deserts, etc
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Romantic, outdoor eatery, complete with the christmas lights and all the ambiance associated with high dollar ticket entrees found on Sunset Blvd.. This one gets 1 star bcause of the food having some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably one of the most romantic restaurants in the entire Valley is tucked away in Tempe right down the street from ASU. I have had countless lunches and dinners here. The restaurant is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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This was a really nice place to have lunch. It has a nice ambience in an old, historic looking house with nice servers. The food is really great. I've only had lunch here, but they have really wonderf...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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After living in Tempe for nearly five years I have finally found a restaurant that serves exciting, sensational, tasty food. What a great place to relax with a glass of wine under the huge trees and misters at...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2004
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I had a group reservation there and they could not have been more unpleasant to deal with. They did not seat us on time, they could not figure out how to get drinks to the group once they were waitiing and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2004
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Tricks provides the atmosphere, style, and elegance of an old Eurpean cafe mixed with the attitude and style of an elite independently owned American resaurant. Tricks completes a circuit of independently...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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The atmosphere was light and romantic, but the food didn't knock my socks off. It definitely falls under ordinary, no better, no worse.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2003
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I tried this place because I had read so much about it in our local newspaper. They did not let me down. This place was amazing. We sat outside on Valentines day, our party of 10 had not heard of the place and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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Although the food at this quaint cafe is not that bad, the amount of time you spend waiting for it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. I ordered a salad and it took over 45 minutes to bring it to me. What irked...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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This is really a lovely setting for a resturant and probably the nicest place in downtown, but the food can be hit or miss. It is also not cheap so bring your VISA.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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House of Tricks is the most romantic restaurant in the Valley with food to die for. We love it there.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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What started as an extravagance as an undergrad at ASU, has developed into a long term relationship, post college. The ambiance, the service and the cuisine are a rare combination. To dine at Trick's is like...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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This place was wonderful for my fiance's and I's anniversary. The setting was wonderful, the food incredible...I've never tasted duck cooked so amazingly...and the ambiance incomparable. Overall the perfect...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Very expensive, long wait before and during dinner, food looked very pretty but did not taste as good as it looked.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/06/2002
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Despite the name, you'll find far more treats here than tricks. Housed in a pair of old Craftsman bungalows surrounded by a garden of shady trees, this restaurant seems a world away from the bustle on nearby...
frommers.com - user review
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sit under the grapevines and have a nice sandwich for lunch. nice place to take out of town guests without having to drive to scottsdale. i've been a patron for 10 years or so and have never had a bad meal...
fodors.com - user review
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besides the chef/owners' names, one would really have to search to find any tricks here. two fireplaces, antique furnishings, and tables positioned to offer the utmost privacy adorn the dining room, evoking a...
10best.com - user review
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there's nothing up the sleeves of robert and robin trick, who work magic on their eclectic menu emphasizing the freshest available seafood. a towering, old elm tree is the focal point of the outdoor bar and...
nytimes.com - user review
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this elegant and eccentric restaurant is a true treasure. owners robert and robin trick turn out real treats from this kitchen. situated in a 1920s cottage with a picturesque patio, the fare is american with a...
wcities.com - user review
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thereis nothing up their sleeves at this popular tempe restaurant. chef-owners robert and robin trick offer an eclectic mix of flavors in a cozy cottage setting. the menu changes frequently but may include...
gayot.com - user review
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Fairly good service and excellent atmosphere, but far too overpriced for the quality of food. If you've never been there, I'd suggest going just to check it out. Its definitely worth trying
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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get your kicks at the house of tricks...
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