Mouthwatering American in Tucson

Risky Business

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (201) • $$

"This is easily my favorite restaurant. I get the havarti cream cheese with the tomato basil soup. It comes with crackers on the side. It's crispy, fresh, hot and melty in all the best ways!!! I definitely dunk it and basically turn into a big kid every time I walk into this place. Service is good and they always have seating available. More of a cheers vibe, which I think is neat! Thanks for reading. Attached the pics of everyone's meals. Have a great day!"

Uncle Bear's Grill and Tap - Mesa

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (334) • $$

"Stopped in for a dinner with a couple of friends on weekday. This was my first time at an Uncle Bear's. The place was slammed with a Holiday crowd. One large dinner party also had about 25 people.Quickly seated on a dog friendly patio and placed our orders. One person in our group seemed to attract the mosquitos in the area and so we found a table inside.We got our order in about 30 plus minutes. Server kept us posted and kitchen was in overdrive. Two people in our party ordered Louie's Brisket Sandwiches with battered fries. I opted for the Coco's PB& J Burger and battered friesPlace is very popular, inside is large and open. Patio is fenced and dog friendly. Servers were excellent. This time of year restaurants are busy so need to be patient. This was the second time I have had a PB&J Burger. It was tasty, served with bacon, cheese and a spicy jelly. Slight taste of peanut butter. Other two enjoyed the brisket and burger with bacon on Texas toast.Would describe the food as a big step up from what has been described as bar food. Menu is diverse, lots of burgers, but other salad, sandwiches, and entrees. Got the novelty of A PB&J Burger out of my head. Next time there will be a Louie's Brisket there with my name on it."

The Neighborhood Bar DWTN

★★★★☆ 3.8 (85) • $$

"Just an update to my review. I just got wings for lunch, and they informed me that they reduced the 10 for $10 menu because they could not get several items done in ten minutes. The items are still available, but cost more and will take more time.The remaining items on the lunch $10 menu are Chicken Tortilla Soup, Wings and fries, Chicken Tenders and Fries, Burger Bowl and Hood Nachos.(Hope it wasn't my review that pushed the burger, tacos and burro off the menu)"

Phat Flavors

★★★★★ 4.7 (9)

"New owners. Very attractive interior. Prompt service and very friendly. We were three and we all had fish and chips. Very good. The menu is extensive and based on comments of other customers all the food is good. Two people said best food around."

Golden 9 Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (81) • $$

"We were staying nearby and wanted some diner-style home-cooked food. This place was touted to fit that description so we stopped in. They had some tables blocked off for seating to facilitate social distancing, and the staff was wearing masks. It wasn't too busy so it was easy to stay separated from others.My husband ordered the hot turkey open-faced sandwich that came with mashed potatoes and cranberries. He said it tasted very good. I ordered the chicken fried steak with chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It came with a side salad (or soup if you choose) and a dinner roll. The steak appeared to be a fresh patty rather than frozen and the mashed potatoes were not the instant kind. The green beans were buttery and tasty. The dinner roll was light and fluffy with a hint of sweetness. The side salad was fresh and the blue cheese dressing had yummy chunks in it as I prefer.There was plenty of food in my meal, and I may have overeaten a bit just to finish it all up. This is a good place to stop for a sit-down meal if you are willing to brave the freeway exit semi-truck and car traffic trying to get to the gas station across the street."

Viv's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (106) • $

"GREAT DINER!Shoutout to Jill, she's awesome! She made us delicious milkshakes to start. I got the South Of The Border omelet and it was so good! I asked for a side of sour cream too. The food was absolutely delicious! My boyfriend got a dish that came with gravy, and it is some bomb white gravy! This place gets pretty packed on a Sunday morning so plan ahead. They always have great specials daily. Come try it out!"

The Jackrabbit Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (57)

"Been here twice now, 1st time for HH with a group of ladies and again last Wednesday with some out-of-town friends.Ordered the infamous Jack Rabbit cocktail and made my friend get one, too. I thought that they only had appetizers on their menu and we didn't want to eat big. They and the hub all ordered sandwiches. I ordered the hot wings which were great plus the parmesan fries. Their fries are these curly wedge things which if you get the end of the potato you get a super crispy fry. Not really a fan of the curry-infused ketchup so was sparing with my dip. The bartender/server was really friendly and funny.Love the ambiance and for a dive bar, it doesn't smell like 70 years ago. On my first visit there was a band playing very apropo music.This has quickly become one of my new faves...easy, good, and close."

Lucky Strikes

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (18) • $

"Well, IAM looking forward to going back for another very well home cooked meal that is fresh and well cooked to speak about, for you will speak and the food is right for the Deelishis tasting meal, that is that freshly fast and well talk about the good copper mentoring the very knowledgeable customer service, for they be teaching to fish and that is so good that is makes it good to be great; the over all feel of the place is a great means of feeling like your family and welcome to come back and well have another home cooked meal from well, around the world.Did you say B.N.B., we'll sure, just you get to sleep at your house and if you get food top go and ypu may as well if you love their prices and well, a their special is really like their specials for each one is sure to have is own pop and a means of doing it up right and well, you may as well call it a place to call home for in home they got some good cooking by the dish to mmmhhmmm; you will well, you ready for a home cooked meal and ready to travel the world well, go to the B.N.B. as they even got Swedish pancakes...talked about a world class trip and it was a staycation kind of day with a home cooked meal. Okay okay, well they also have a bar so if you want a meal that is fresh ready by the very word gets it to you in one drink of your drink, and then you got your food, so hope nice is that fresh food maybe a game on the T.v. or just a nice one after work with some friends or even a meal to just unwind is kind of well, nice with having your favorite to have as your drink with your favorite home cooked meal with family, for they will make your stay very welcome. Thank you for such a wonderful stay and bring so close to well being convenient to get to by well, you can make a day of it, by going for a meal and then go and see all the other place that got to be well lucky to be by Lucky Strikes Bar and Graill"

Lucky Lou's American Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (215)

"Found Lucky Lou's American Grill on Yelp and wanted to give this place a try. And I give it 5 stars and here's why:Wait Time: I came in on a busy Thursday night and I really only had to wait 15 minutes. I am not sure if that can apply to everyday but the speed and efficiency of the staff and the people coming and going was quicker than any other wait time from all the other places I've been to Staff: The staff are really chill and friendly people. They all seem to enjoy their jobs and it really shows as they are checking up on us and making sure it's good. It really gives a great vibe.Atmosphere: The atmosphere is pretty great. It's got a nice comfortable feel where you can hangout with friends or loved ones. Combine that with a good staff and pretty good food, there's not much else you can ask for.Food: I ordered the cheeseburger medium rare and with onion rings with a side of barbecue wings. The cheeseburger was really good, I felt like the onion rings were much better here compared to the other places I've been too, and I have no complaints toward the wings.Sanitation: Usually what prevents the places I review from attaining 5 stars is that there's always something gross, sticky, or something is off that makes the place feel gross. I'm glad to say I did not find anything dirty coming here and sitting down. So they got a good wait time, good staff, a great atmosphere, delicious food, and it's all clean. I had no issues with my experience coming here and it's places that don't give you problems that deserve 5 stars. Would definitely recommend"

The Station Pub & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (116) • $$

"Hadn't been there for a while and inside was different in a good way. We sat at bar served instantly. Food was classic bar food- which means yes boneless wings!!!! Will be on rotation of places we visit."

Forty Niner - Rincon Mountain Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (58) • $$

"The restaurant is open to the public and since they were doing a fundraiser for the daughters school tonight, we decided to try it. The daughter had an activity till 6:30 though, so we did take out.The hostess station wasn't manned so we made our way to the bar, where we saw a to go sign hanging. We were quickly greeted by a server who asked if we needed help. I gave her my name and then she walked away and began helping other people. Luckily a few minutes later another server asked if we needed help and then actually helped us. He found our order, brought it out and opened the boxes to make sure correct and rang us up.We ordered the ahi poke flatbread and a custom pizza with olives and bacon. I had been a little skeptical of the ahi cause kale salad but I love ahi and spicy so I figured I would try. So glad I did! The kale is grilled and delicious and the ahi is generous. Spice is perfect and the crunch of the flatbread is a nice texture change. Messy to eat but worth it.The pizza was great. Perfect amount of sauce, good distribution of toppings. Huge size. A large pizza can easily feed family of 4."

State 48 Tap House

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (242) • $$

"Portions are big, flights are good, this place is huge with different styles of seating. Service was amazing and plenty of parking around the building."

Crackers & Co. Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (770) • $$

"We stopped into Crackers & Co for brunch. We felt fortunate to sit down right away since the parking lot and restaurant were both pretty full. The service was friendly and efficient. I had the 2-2-2 breakfast that came with eggs, bacon, and pancakes. Their menu is fun and creative. I saw a few things I would like to come back and try."

Pat's Drive In

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (249) • $

"Food and service is excellent!!!!!This is as simple as an old school drive-in gets!!Simple menu..no frills. Excellent service!"

Farmhouse Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (336) • $

"Cute, small little restaurant with eclectic decor. Our server was busy but very nice. We wanted some home cooked food instead of fast food on the way to Tombstone. My hubbies breakfast was really good. The vegetable soup is a bit odd but the cornbread muffin was amazing! My chicken cordon bleu was delicious! Crispy chicken with plenty of ham and cheese. Yum! Very reasonable prices. A solid four stars. Check it out."

El Coronado

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (176) • $$

"We visited El Coronado to celebrate my grandpa's 94th birthday, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The service was fantastic--our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive, especially after learning it was my grandpa's special day. Her warmth truly made the evening feel more personal and enjoyable.The atmosphere was clean and welcoming, and while the restaurant wasn't very busy, the wait time for our food was noticeably long. With a party of 11, I understand it can be challenging, but the food came out very sporadically. Some of us had finished eating before others even received their plates, which was disappointing.As for the food, most of it was tasty, but the shrimp enchiladas were lacking sauce and cheese on the inside, which was unexpected. Despite these hiccups, I'd still consider giving El Coronado another try, especially with a smaller group.If I find myself back in town (we drove in from Phoenix), I'd stop by again."

HiFalutin Rapid Western Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (375) • $$$

"Let me get to the principal point! Recommend: Boy oh BOY do I!!Visited this restaurant twice in as little as a month, and traveled almost 45 minutes to get here. This restaurant is pricey, but I will note, you absolutely get EVERY dollar's worth as the food in ravishingly delectable, full plates no matter what you order and cooked to absolute perfection. Their customer service is beyond reproach, the owner is always walking about and the decorations throughout including the restrooms are impeccably unique to the southwest theme and charming particular points of interest like the saddle in the middle of the room. This restaurant exemplifies professionalism, remarkable taste and welcoming ambiance to an amazing degree. This has become, one of my TOP THREE restaurants in the Tucson area. You will not be disappointed!"

Bisbee Breakfast Club

★★★★☆ 4 (9)

"Hubby and I had brunch here today. It's very newly opened where Matty G's was.We were seated right away. The place is very clean. The staff are friendly and welcoming.Hubby & I both got iced tea. Hubby got the wingdinger breakfast. I got the hash breakfast. Hubby said the hash browns on the bottom were crispy. He said it was bland. The spicy sausage gravy was not spicy at all. He said the only spice to it was the pepper he put on it. He was super irritated that we had 3 kinds of hot sauce on the table, sugar, salt & pepper, but you get ketchup in a small container, and they give you 2 small containers of jam for the toast.I got the hash with hash browns, over medium eggs, and sourdough toast. The hash was very bland. The eggs weren't over medium. The hash browns were crispy and good. The toast was good as well.All in all, there's no reason to go back. We will continue to go to our favorite place, Sunny's Breakfast and Lunch."

Little Mesa Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (135) • $$

"It has been quite a few years since we've been in the area. However, since we were close, we thought we'd give it a try. We had nothing but kudos for this place the last few times we had been there.There were four of us dining. The special was turkey dinner and that's what I ordered. Turkey was definity not processed and delicious. However, I must say I didn't particular care for the stuffing or potatoes. I couldn't put my finger on the stuffing other than saying it was different. The potatoes were mashed but very watered(?) down and the gravy so-so. Needless to say I was disappointed.There were 3 other orders. Another couple orders were cheese omelets and there were no complaints there but also no real hurrah either. The final meal was steak and shrimp and it was done just as ordered.Soup of the day was chicken barley. I felt the broth had no flavor but the other person ordering it thought it was great.The service was friendly and perfect and the atmosphere was very nice. Would we return if in the area again? Definitely."

Daddyburger

★★★★☆ 3.6 (14)

"New restaurant in Boxyard just dropped! These are smash burgers. Real thin, even crunchy on the edges of the patty, which always stick out past the bun a bit. Toppings are limited--everything comes with sauce, onions, and arugula. They can do bacon for a small upcharge. And pickles...if you must (bleh!) I think they're absolutely delicious. You're getting the crispy, salty fattiness on the edges. You're getting the sweetness from the sauce. The bun holds up, and it's not too messy. On my second visit, I tried the fries--totally scrumptious. I do think they can tone down the salt on everything a bit, but it still tastes fantastic.These are definitely not traditional burgers--you can forget about the lettuce, tomato, and ketchup--but I think that's what makes them better than the competition. It's not the only place you can get a burger on 4th ave, but I'll definitely say it's the best."

Sandy's Restaurant & RV PARK

★★★★☆ 4.3 (35) • $$

"I can only speak to the restaurant and not the RV Park. This is a bit out of the way, but will worth the drive. This was a great little place to enjoy breakfast and lunch. I went with a group of friends the other day and we arrived just as breakfast was ending and lunch was starting. About have of us ordered breakfast and the other half ordered lunch. Those that ordered breakfast had their food come out very fast. Those of us that ordered lunch, took just a tad longer. We all enjoyed the food, it was very tasty. The service was friendly and fantastic."

The Handlebar Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (778) • $$

"Recently some friends said let's go to Handlebars for lunch. I reached out to the restaurant to see if there were any low carb options. The owner responded within hours with a list of options. So our group of 11 had lunch yesterday and I was impressed. Great service, large menu, a really good beer selection, and more. Ended up having the pulled port stuffed pepper and a side of grilled zucchini. Excellent across the board. I will be back. Also, my lunch partners all seemed to enjoy their salads, burgers, and more."

Country Pride - Travelcenters of America

★★★★☆ 3.5 (53) • $

"Lisa was out server and she was great. Super nice and attentive. We got the chicken fried steak and chicken sandwich. They were both delicious.The place was clean and food came out fast. We will be back the next time we pass through town!"

ATL Wings

★★★★☆ 3.6 (109)

"Try surprised on the flavor on the wings here. Me and my brother got the lemon pepper bone in wings and they were amazing Great outdoor section with all the college football games on was also great,"

Doughbird

★★★★☆ 4.1 (253) • $$

"I said I would go back to Doughbird and did so with a friend that had never been to this place.We were greeted by Austin (Mixologist) and seated, with our menus. Friend wanted to try a cocktail but hadn't decided which one so Austin brought our water and then came back after a few minutes. We ordered our food and the cocktail. Austin was really nice and patient with us. Friend said the drink was good. The food came fairly quickly. The Parmesan Truffle french fries were delicious; hot, crispy, and flavorful. The truffle sauce was really good. I ordered the Tuna Sashimi salad; friend had the Caesar salad with crispy chicken. My salad had a touch too much dressing but was still very good.This place is consistent with its high quality of food. Having Austin take care of us was an extra bonus. Our lunch was a bit pricey, but with the cocktail it did drive the price up. Love this place!"

The Bambi Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (32) • $

"Okay first off, there is a "Bambi the" business added to Yelp! and I have no idea what this person was drinking when they attempted to add this business, but I'm rescuing the Bambi Bar!You must understand, I'm a fan of dive bars. It's not the sleaze or the karaoke that brings me to my knees (odd choice of words, eek)... it's the camaraderie shown by the "regulars" that is often extended to the most unusual of guests, namely yours truly.I checked in to the Bambi at 11:00am on a Sunday morning... sad, I know, but I was waiting for an oil change. The bar was surprisingly full, with 12+ people sitting around the bar, outside on the cement slab of a patio, or playing pool. The bartender, bless her tattooed heart and crushed velvet soul, was happy-go-lucky, interacting with each and every patron with a one-two punch of jabs and one-liners. A friend and I sat down, ordered two drinks (myself a gin, tonic and bitters, she a vodka/OJ) and WOW were they strong! Heavy handed would be an understatement.We quickly invited 3 of our closest friends to join us. They have pool tables, darts, a jukebox, board and trivia games, as well as plenty of neon signage, caricature portraits and the odd picture of a kitten on the wall. The smell of chili dogs wafted through the air and to be honest, I would have eaten one if I were hungry. Also had chips, beef jerky and peanuts for snacks. Here's the real kicker: I bought 6 drinks for $12. I'm pretty sure the bartender was being cool, but she said that my well drink was only $2.50. And I was buzzed after one! Imagine the possibilities! Grab some friends and hit up the Bambi on a lazy Sunday afternoon (or any other time for that matter), grab the Mind Trap cards from beneath the stack of smoke-infused phone books, and enjoy your company-- you'll probably realize (like I did) that this is one of the coolest dive bars ever.Love you Bambi! xoxo, Me."

Breakfast at Tina’s

★★★★☆ 3.7 (21)

"This is an easy going spot relatively close to downtown and Lost Dutchman state park. We enjoyed the hamburger steak and chicken fried steak, which each came with potato hash, eggs and toast. Both highly flavorful dishes and recommended. Sometimes they run out of the famous chicken fried so be sure to get there early. Awesome quick service and value all around!"

Circle S Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.9 (67) • $$

"Placed order over the phone! A few of us at the office decided to order lunch from a local restaurant in Marana. We all decided to order burgers! It's two patty burger with all the fixings! The burger was great. Definitely going to order from there again!"

Jerry Bob's Family Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (90) • $

"Quick easy diner food. Friendly staff and very clean. We dine in or do take out often so convenient.They have great specials. They cook an onlette proper they cook ingredients inside the omlette instead of just folding it."

Arroyo Grille

★★★★☆ 4 (73) • $$

"Always great service and consistently good food. I usually get the ribeye which is cooked perfectly med. rare as I like it. My wife has ordered a variety of different entrees, all of which have been very good. Servers are efficient and friendly. They often have specialty desserts, which are delicious."

El Campeon Tacos & More

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19)

"Small family owned & run business that also includes a food truck in nearby Picture Rocks. Out in the middle of farms & ranches out past the Marana Regional Airport. Nothing fancy but great Mexican food & a salsa bar that really makes it perfect!!! I started with chips & salsa. I guess the days of free chips & salsa are gone. But it was great outstanding salsa. I ordered the chili rellano plate and was not disappointed. My favorite in Arizona. I've had tacos at their food truck which were the best I've ever had. Between the 2 restaurants I get great choice of inside or outside dining. And OMGosh. The FLAN!!! Too good to describe. My favorite Mexican in Arizona!!"

Dirtwater Springs

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (322) • $$

"Been wanting to come here for a while, so I took the recommendations of friends and went for it. Nice rustic place with downhome hospitality. Good place for dinner, lunch, watch a sporting event on the tvs, or just unwind with a drink after a busy workday.I ordered chips and guac and a taco salad, plus an iced tea for my meal. The salad was the perfect portion size and accompanied with the chips and guac, I did not leave still hungry. My waitress kept checking in on me and I really appreciated her service and attention to detail, plus she was very nice. I HIGHLY recommend the taco salad. VERY good! It comes with a side of guacamole, sour cream, & salsa. Unfortunately I did not get pix of the decor but will next time. Enjoy my food pux in the meantime."

Coop by cowpig

★★★★☆ 4.2 (38)

"If you're looking for chicken tenders or a fried chicken sandwich and fries on 4th Ave., Coop is a decent option. The chicken itself is well-cooked, and the portion of fries is hefty. That big portion of fries wasn't particularly hot, though, and ranch on the side was very liquid. The counter service was fine -- nothing of note good or bad, really. I feel like I don't have much to say, which is perhaps telling in and of itself. It's a good chicken tender, and the sauce was pretty good as well. I don't know that I'll make a point to go back, but I also won't avoid it. Coop is solid, but not standout."

The Hub Grill And Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (72) • $$

"This was a pretty good bar & grill. Came here to meet up with some friends while I was in town. The service was good and the order was correct. Food was pretty good. Ordered the fried pickles and they were pretty good. The restaurant was clean inside. The parking was okay, not too crowded."

The Shanty

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (139) • $

"This used to be my favorite bar back in the day. The first time I came in here was during a bar crawl on my birthday about 12 years ago, where I got a free T-Shirt. The bartenders here are always amazing. This is a good place to settle down for a drink or two and talk to a friend. The atmosphere is wonderful.College students are encouraged, but the place will not go for any shenanigans, so stay away if you are someone who frequently runs into trouble, or can't keep your hands to yourself."