The Most Flavorful New American in Tucson

Liberty Market

★★★★☆ 4.2 (1936) • $$

"We love Gilbert and the food scene! Liberty Market has been on our list and we finally came for breakfast on 7/13/24 for my birthday. They open at 8am so we surprised to see how busy they were at 8:05am when we arrived - about 80% full inside. The hostess said that there is often a line when they unlock the door. We understand why. There's a lot to like about the Liberty Market. It's historic, the atmosphere is fun, there is inside & outside seating, the onesy bathrooms are all decorated different, everyone is so friendly and customer service oriented and the food is great!We ordered the demi-breakfast - one with pancakes, sausage and fried eggs and the other with blueberry pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs. The eggs were yummy with a nice orange yoke. We are really fussy about pancakes and these are in our top three! We liked the sausage, but loved the bacon. Our server, James was terrific and we also really enjoyed talking to one of the managers named Harry. Harry was great to give us a little historical background on Liberty Market.We plan to come back on Tuesday for my husband's birthday breakfast! The cinnamon roll looks pretty good! We may have to try them!Our"

Prep & Pastry on Grant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (865) • $$

"I recently went to Prep & Pastry for their Galentines event. The whole place was set up with pink table runners and matching pink silverware and plates, which gave it such a cute vibe. The strawberry chai tea was the best I've ever had, and I definitely hope they keep it on their regular menu. The little tea sandwiches and sweets were also delicious. I hope to see more themed events like this!"

Blue Willow Restaurant & Gift Shop

★★★★☆ 4 (841) • $$

"Absolutely delicious and the ambiance matches the food perfectly.I dragged my mom here the other day when P&P was closed, and I was reminded of why this place is so well love here in Tucson. My chai was spiced and like a warm hug.My chicken was perfectly fried and everything on the plate made sense and was delicious.And I will have dreams about their chocolate cake Not a single complaint. Our meal was amazing."

Zinburger

★★★★☆ 4 (797) • $$

"New Year's Day and understaffed but they rocked it. Our burgers came out quickly and were delicious, $8 each from the Happy Hour menu. The place seemed a little dirty but I mean it was New Years and they were busy. The only thing I noticed is that it was very cold inside, cooler than outside and it was winter. They definitely need to adjust their thermostat. Overall great experience.The banana cream pie was to die for!"

Sunnyside Breakfast Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (706) • $$

"It's been a few years since I've been here, because I had moved but recently came back to the area. Sunnyside was one of my favourite places for breakfast/brunch. Unfortunately, when I cam back to this location, the service we received was quite awful. There may have only been on server on a weekday morning, but initially there were only three tables occupied at the time we were making our order. The server misinterpreted our order and only brought us a single side item instead of the meal with the side we asked for. Without checking on us, the server then just gave us the bill. We noticed the bill only had one item, so we waited for him to come back and pointed out that we actually ordered a meal. The server was not apologetic and instead insinuated it was our fault for misleading him. When the meal finally came up, he did not bring us any extra plates to help us share, which we did specify we were going to do when we ordered both the first and second time we placed the order. Our server also never bothered to come back and offer us an extra plate while we were eating and clearly having trouble over one plate. We were so put off but the poor service that we did not want to trouble our server more by asking for additional plates. It seemed like every request we made was met with a literal sigh. The food and coffee were admittedly very good, so props to kitchen for that, but the service that day was appalling. We still tried to be friendly, but our server still could not give us the time of day."

Commoner & Co

★★★★☆ 4.1 (639) • $$

"Manager was fantastic with helping secure a reservation and then changing the time for us. The service was amazing. Our server so so nice and friendly and knowledgeable. We came in with a large group and he offered to separate all of the bills. The food was GREAT also! The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere. Pricing was very fair. Highly recommend."

Ermanos Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (560) • $$

"My friend recommended that I head here and man, talk about the best rec ever! The first time I had their bacon honey Brussel sprouts was June and now I've been there once a month for that dish alone! I always eat at the bar and the staff is so friendly. They are very attentive and generally leave me to enjoy my food and whatever drink/cocktail I am getting. I don't drink beer but their selection there is insane! If I had to guess maybe over 40 different types of beer/ales. It's not a quiet place but it's also not extremely loud so to me, it's just perfect!"

Cafe A La Cart

★★★★★ 4.5 (509) • $$

"Cafe A La Cart has always been a longtime favorite of ours, but we recently hosted an event here and the staff, food, ambiance, and service just really blew us away. We hosted my sister's bridal shower at Cafe A La Cart this last weekend and it was quite literally the most perfect event space. The long foyer, multiple rooms, spacious main room, dynamic bar, and stunning patio were easy to set up in and loved by our guests. Hanna, the event coordinator was extremely helpful and attentive, as was her staff. The entire Cafe A La Cart team made us feel heard and executed our vision perfectly. The food served was delicious - we had turkey burger sliders, potato wedges and salad - our guests delighted in the food. We also had a "mimosa bar", with several flavored mimosas, as well as tea, lemonade, water and coffee. The bridal shower was an absolute dream, and our guests were beyond impressed. Thank you Mark + staff - we cannot wait to come back!"

Tryst Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (635) • $$

"My buddy and I wanted someplace healthy shortly after lunch on a Sunday. It was busy but not so busy that we had to wait for a table. The server was patient and attentive. He had some strong recommendations, which is always appreciated, as I rarely order by looking at the menu.I had the Ahi Tuna Melt and it was pretty good. I personally would have appreciated some jalapeños, or hot peppers.They had a relatively large selection of healthy-type foods. I say "healthy-type" because they looked healthy-ish but I haven't tried them, yet, so I don't know.I could definitely see going back!!"

Feast

★★★★☆ 4.1 (596) • $$$

"Always amazing. Been coming here for years and never disappoints. I have photos of so many visits. Have to post them at some point. Let us say the owner is a gem. Roams the room. Chats with everyone. Menu rotates every month so the taste buds get to explore something new every month. Drinks are spot on! Today had an old fashioned. There was also a whisky sour ordered. All wonderful. The risotto starter was amazing! Chestnut risotto with chestnuts, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Fresh tarragon garnish. Mmm...We split a flank steak! Onglet~ grilled hanger steak, with cauliflower-chickpea fries, blond coffee demiglace and broccolini. Crispy mushroom garnish. Oh my. So good and cooked perfectly. Ok the broccolini was not edible. Too much salt and I like salt! We asked for a wine pairing and we'll...amazing!Sonoran millionaire's tart~ mesquite bean crust filled with Del Bac whiskey caramel and ancho chili ganache. THE BEST DESSERT I HAVE EVER HAD!Their home made cardamom coffee chocolate ice cream was delicious. A bit of salt that worked!"

Noble Hops Gastropub

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (729) • $$

"Loved the view, it's captivating! We came here on a Sunday afternoon and they have a performer at the patio. It kinda makes up for the slow service. We waited for our appetizer for more than 30 mins and another 30 mins for our main course, as well. But I have to admit, food wasn't too bad. They have a small menu, though and lots of choices on the drinks. They are pet friendly, that's why we choose this place."

Cafe Mix

★★★★☆ 4.2 (452) • $$

"I found Cafe Mix when lunch plans a friend suggested sounded bad (outdoor only when it was 119°), so said friend told me to suggest some other place in the area. I scoured the general area looking for restaurants. Cafe Mix fit both of our dietary requirements (hers vegetarian, mine omnivorous), and we both like Mediterranean food. So we met here. I arrived early, and I was hungry, so I ordered the dolmades. They were really good. Service was super fast.When my friend arrived, I got a gyro without onions. Everything was fantastic. Their hummus is good. I really liked the gyro meat.I can't say I'll be back because it was so far from where I live, and I have a Greek restaurant by me, but I do recommend coming here if you are in this area."

Saddle Bronc Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (406) • $$

"Came again for dinner with friends. I did the check-in for a free Coors Lite Beer, and ordered the fish and friesvwith side salad. My lovely wife had a hankering for a hot dog and baked beans and an ice tea. She loved the hot dog and beans (I should mention that hot dogs are not on the menu so it was a special order). I was kinda disappointed with the fish. It wasn't bad, just sort of plain with not much flavor. I should have gotten the chicken. I finished up with a cup of Joe and the brownie brownie dessert without ice cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce.....soooo good. Maybe next time I will try the ribs."

Flower Child

★★★★☆ 4.2 (332) • $$

"I wasn't sure what to expect when we decided to try Flower Child, but I'm so glad we did! I ordered the Mother Earth bowl with steak, and my husband had the Forbidden Rice bowl with chicken. Both dishes exceeded our expectations.When I think of healthy eating, I usually brace myself for something bland and unexciting. But Flower Child completely changed my perspective. The food was bursting with flavor, well-seasoned, and surprisingly filling. You can tell they put a lot of care into the ingredients and preparation.The casual yet inviting atmosphere made it a great spot for a relaxed meal, and the service was friendly and efficient.We're already planning our next visit to explore more of their menu. If you're skeptical about "healthy" food being satisfying, give Flower Child a try--you might just be pleasantly surprised like we were!"

Eclectic Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (350) • $$

"STAFF: Everyone is nice and welcoming!FOOD: Always a variety of options to choose from and always delicious!PRICING: Appropriate for the quality!AMBIANCE: Family friendly or for a quiet date night!PARKING: Ample"

True Food Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (284) • $$

"Pretty good, I went some time ago and forgot to write my review. The service felt pretty rushed and slow but still the server was kind. I understand it was probably the end of someone's shift. The food was expensive but good. You pay for quality ingredients. We had the Thai noodle peanut bowl with egg which I think would have been better with chicken. The happy hour spiced nuts were very good. The butternut squash soup was VERY sweet if that's your thing. Heavy on the brown sugar or maple syrup maybe. Very good but sweet, I like it a little less sweet. I would suggest trying it though when its back in season. The seasonal butternut squash salad was interesting and the horseradish sauce was not my favorite. I really love the concept of True Food. I want to go back and try the sourdough pizza next time. The patio and nice and a good vibe for friends or a casual happy hour lunch. I would recommend going with friends but it's not really a place I would rate as a top Tucson restaurant. It's a chain. It does have lots of options which are good for larger groups or picky eaters. Try it out! I want to give it another shot."

Fini's Landing

★★★★☆ 3.6 (352) • $$

"We came for a Veterans Day Since two of us were Navy. So burgers n beers. Not inexpensive. Over a C note with tip. Our burgers were better last time , so I ll go back to what I had or switch to wings. They looked great on another table. Our service was excellent. We ll be back.Update: Back tonight for Taco Tuesday night. Should be crowded !!"

GRINGO grill + cantina

★★★★☆ 3.5 (358) • $$

"This restaurant is attached to Las Posadas Lodge and Casitas along Oracle. It has a Hispanic theme ambiance. They have patio dining which has a nice view. Food is great, they have a really small menu, but their serving is huge! It's a family restaurant type with a bar. Although our food came before our appetizers, it was not an issue, because everything tasted good. Our server is really nice and friendly. I would recommend this place and won't mind coming back."

Pita Jungle

★★★★☆ 3.8 (295) • $$

"I like this place. I had a hummus and chicken plate. It was good-I think they have some great hummus!My friend had a Mediterranean chicken salad that used to have more taboule in it. It looked good.It's my go to spot when you want healthy & flavor on my side of town."

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro

★★★★☆ 3.9 (264) • $$

"We had a special lunch out on the patio of this hidden gem. The food was delicious and the staff was so kind. There were a lot of people there and we were able to call ahead so we didn't wait much once we got there. I recommend the strategy if you are a larger party. I had the chicken salad and it was perfect. Another special feature was the Matcha Horchata. To celebrate a birthday, the staff brought out a very scrumptious homemade scone. A little on high priced side for lunch, but the food was delicious so it's worth it."

Crying Onion Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.6 (265) • $$

"Cute little diner. Breakfast is good and a lot of food. Have recently had a patty melt and it came with two burgers! Garden Salad was a spring mix, which was very interesting and not my jam, but was still good. People dining are quite nice, letting me know there is another bathroom on the the other side.Wait staff is kind and attentive. Overall great little place. But don't go there I can't have you all taking all the tables . Just kidding go!!"

ProteinHouse - Gilbert

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (308) • $$

"So we were going for sushi and this was on our route and switched it up and decided to give this place a try. I love anything healthy and protein I love. This place got it out of the park for us. From the service the staff were very friendly welcoming and helpful in helping us make choices and knowledgeable of what they had to offer. The ambiance was nice and very clean as well. Music was perfect level so we could still have conversations with each other and not have to shout. We would love if they came to Cali and opened one up by us. It would be my go to place for sure . I had the Sexy bowl which is with salmon avocado and all the other veggies I love. I was very satisfied with mine and would definitely suggest it if you like salmon. The flavors were perfect with their sauces , my husband got the new GFB Burger and my husband loved it as well. He loves pickles and they added pickles naturally my husband described it as they replaces the lettuce with pickles so he was in heaven he also did a side salad in place of a side. The dressing was delicious as well, my daughter made her own chicken bowl as she liked and was very satisfied with hers as well and my granddaughter ordered her own kids chicken bowl with sweet potatoes and enjoyed hers. She dipped away in their version of thousand island and she seemed to like it. So yes I would recommend this place for sure. So this will be our go to place when visiting Arizona in the future ."

Growler's Taphouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 (238) • $$

"Been here a few times when I'm in town to visit my dad cause he loves meeting his friends here. Got their food one time and it was good but usually just go for drinks. Got their margarita with salt on the rocks this time and it was good. Always awesome service! They have a cozy patio with plenty of seating for groups and dog friendly!"

Stables Ranch Grille

★★★★☆ 3.6 (201) • $$

"We had dinner here after a beautiful day of golf. The hostess and weight staff were very friendly. We told them we were gonna be a little bit late to our reservation because the couple we had played golf with offered to buy us a cocktail afterwards the hostess said it wasn't a problem and to just let them know when we are ready.The cocktails were very good. I always love a great cocktail. We had salads for an appetizer and both were fresh and clean and paired well with their salad dressings. I had the salmon which looked delicious, but it lacked flavor and tasted very fatty. I substituted the rice for asparagus and asparagus was yummy . My husband pasta dish was satisfactory to him. He ate it all up, but my favorite part was dessert. Their specialty was carrot cake, which was good, but I enjoyed the peanut butter pie dessert, which was outstanding. Overall we had a nice experience. It was nice to have a place to go eat and relax after a beautiful day of golf."

Flower Child

★★★★☆ 4.2 (147) • $$

"A summary of three visits. The menu provides a variety of different dishes and options for those who may want to try a few different foods. My biggest complaint is that much of the "sides" are undercooked and some things leave me thinking... what the what? Example. Brussel sprouts seem to be a hot item on numerous menus across eateries. Here I've tried twice and boy talk about chewy and just blah. Cooking longer, and cutting the ends off would go a long way. Butternut squash... more please without having the skins added for "what?" Extra texture? Again chewing way too much to enjoy. Plus sticking to the molars...not good. Sometimes the pairings of sauces just aren't all that. The enchiladas looked great but tasted like someone overthought it. Steak wrap would be better in another wrap minus horseradish. Try adding a few more salad dressing options... spicy onion? The ambiance is open, bright...inviting however noise levels may reach levels that you feel like you may be sharing with the table next to you. Overall give them a try, your taste buds maybe more welcoming than mine."

Beast of Bourbon Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (264) • $$

"Ok. The reviews aren't lying. There are some challenges. The ladies that work here are very friendly and deserve all the praise. Food is typical for a spot like this. Not Michelin Chef but also not Applebees. Fair enough. My service has always been excellent. As someone who is trying to convince my sports fanatic friends this is better than cogburns. I would say it fails. ONLY because the projector and TV situation is not a priority. Went to watch college football playoffs and the projector was down. I heard this is normal. Unacceptable to any true sports fanatic. Sports should be the priority. You couple this with good service and you'll get my money 4/7 nights week. My recommendation is to ownership. Invest 1000$ in upholstery for the booths. Fix the projector and it's going to pay for itself. Marina and the other gals are exceptional. 4 stars for service. That's it."

Pita Jungle

★★★★☆ 3.9 (125)

"We came here for my dad's 77 bday!It was the middle of the day and we had a very large party.All of our meals were really good, the wait staff did a fantastic job, and were super friendly.The only issue we had is they had a drink menu out and no bartender!We'll be back."

Bistro 44

★★★★☆ 3.5 (148) • $$

"So our visit to the Bistro was very 50-50. The ambience was nice and the servers were very kind. My French onion soup was delicious but my fish tacos were very bad. It had zero seasoning, not even salt. The fish was fresh I could tell it was fresh fish - but it tasted awful and so bland. The veggies were the same- zero flavor. The other thing that was a disappointment was the bathrooms did not have a changing table so I had to change my son in the car. You would think going into 2025 all restaurants would have at least one Koala Kare changing station. I would only want to come back for the French onion soup since it is hard to find good French onion soup."

Hi Fi Kitchen Cocktails

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (301) • $$

"Going downhill at night. Glass on the floor, rowdy crowds. Decent music and drink prices, but you can find elsewhere."

Mulligans

★★★★☆ 3.6 (131) • $$

"Classic neighborhood bar & grill. A+ for the food program, a mix of both standard comfort food plus some eclectic items that one wouldn't expect to see on a menu for this type of establishment, such as "pork belly banh mi" sandwich which I've had four or five times now and has been consistently fantastic. Multiple TVs both in bar and table area with all the games shown, every seat has clear view of at least two TVs. I've found it to be consistently welcoming and warm to a stranger since I'm nowhere near a "regular" and both bartenders and waitstaff have been genuinely friendly. The draft selections include some good regional craft brews. As would be expected, prime time on Friday and Saturday nights are crowded, but tables turn over frequently, so there isn't much of a wait unless you have a big group. There is an outdoor patio area when the local weather isn't either hellish or freezing and that area is dog friendly. Mulligans is also popular for take out meals as well.It should be noted that the owners of Mulligans also own Saguaro Corners, another neighborhood bar serving a different area which is only a couple miles away. Both facilities are entirely different in layout and ambiance as well as menu, but both have really good food. I don't think there is any duplication of items between the two respective locations."

Snakes & Lattes Tucson

★★★★☆ 4.1 (77) • $$

"This place has been on my TikTok bucket list for the past year! I am so glad I was finally able to make it here! My 16 year old son came with me. The waitress asked if we were familiar to which I quickly said no. She took her time answering any questions and explaining how it all works. Easy ordering right on your phone. The food came out in good time. The restaurant was very clean.The game area is meticulous! A man came and introduced himself as being the "Game librarian" and if we had questions to let him know! The games are alphabetical as well as by theme if you will. Its $5 per person to play unless you bring your own games.I have created my own tiktok on the place and spoke to all my friends about it--planning on doing a group of us one evening in the near future. This place is so neat!"

Slate Bistro and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (90) • $$

"Great food and service every time.Atmosphere is comfortable and the Trilogy retirement community is full of nice people that dine there.We've been many times and will continue to go."

Original ChopShop

★★★★☆ 3.6 (74)

"I've visited this ChopShop a couple times. It's located in the Village Square at Dana Park. Parking is plentiful. This shop is bright, clean, and has a huge dining room towards the back as well as big patio. The staff here is always warm and welcoming. ChopShop is my go-to when I want a healthy fast casual option. ChopShop offers sandwiches, salads, bowls, juices, and more... I've tried a couple of different bowls from different location, and almost always end up with the green curry tofu. It comes with green onion, sesame seed, cilantro, sugar snap pea. Some days I get it with the Forbidden Rice and some days I get it with brown rice. It's delicious either way. The green curry sauce is flavorful and I can't get enough! It's so good.The juices and fruit bowls are fresh and tasty. I either get the cool down with watermelon, pineapple, apple, lime, and ginger or the slim squeeze with pear, strawberry, orange, apple, kiwi, and lemon. So refreshing! My husband got an acai bowl on our last visit and loved it. We'll be back soon!"

Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (82) • $$

"I have dined here numerous times and nine times out of ten the food is fantastic! Like eat every single bite, lick your plate, and think about getting more food, type of good. However, there was a time when my husband ordered some sort of dip sandwich and found some bones in it. We informed the server and he asked if it was in the au jus --it was clearly too big to fit in the au jus bowl so that was odd. My husband told him no it was in the sandwich and the server apologized and that was it. Kind of awkward. Service is good, although usually a bit harried, especially at lunch. They seem to be understaffed during that time of the day.Dinner seems better, but there was one awkward time where two servers got into a heated tiff in front of my husband and me about who was supposed to take care of our table. Very uncomfortable and unprofessional. Other than that single experience service has been good. They often have live music and the setting is a nice indoor/outdoor type of feel. Most recently I dined here on a Monday holiday and again they seemed understaffed. I was taken care of by Mason the bartender. He was literally running. I had iced tea--sooooo delicious that I had three glasses and wanted another--and the Caesar salad with salmon added. The salmon smelled a bit funky upon arrival but it tasted perfect. The tomatoes in the salad--yummmm! Like a juicy tomato but with the delicious sun dried taste! They have lots of delicious options, with something for everyone. I can't wait to come back!"

Original ChopShop

★★★★☆ 3.9 (50) • $$

"Visited 9/29/2024. The kiosk was not necessarily difficult to navigate to order, but it takes time to get through the process and customers stacked behind me while I completed it. I had the Teriyaki Chicken with veggies and white rice. The portion was quite good sized, I should have ordered more teriyaki sauce with the bowl as there wasn't enough without it. Overall the food was really quite good, my stevia sweetened lemonade was still quite sour; not really my liking.The two things I'd mention are that the music was simply too loud; the acoustics of that space are not good and my friend and I struggled to carry on a conversation.The staff while reasonably friendly when they delivered our bowls are pretty disconnected from the customers since they aren't really forward facing from the moment you walk in the door and they are dressed pretty much like anyone else in the place which made it hard to determine who was staff and who was a customer.The food is the star here so want to make sure that I don't deter another from coming to visit the ChopShop - just know that if you are looking for a reasonably quite relaxing visit it doesn't quite fit that vibe."