Link to Record List in Sites?

Depending on the version of Appian you are using but you can add a page to Sites and change the page type dropdown to record list. Then select the record list name and it'll display on Sites and not in tempo.

Yeah, we're currently utilizing that feature now.

I'm really just asking if there is a way to link to that kind of view without having to dedicate an entire tab.

Without dedicating a page, it's possible but it's a work around and not too elegant.
Once the user clicks on link (dynamic link) hide all the content on dashboard and show a 'Go Back' link (to go back) and a paging grid which will have the data you wanted as the record list view. And one of the column can have a record link which will let you to dive in and see the record.

Thanks aayusha, we had previously implemented something similar:

Our user base wanted to be able to use the browser back button, so we used a record link to a Record View that displays the paging Grid of the data they want to see (also using record links in the paging grid as you suggested)

You may also create another site and use safe link to navigate to the particular record, only if you are comfortable having a new tab for that.