Coronet Restaurant

Took in a second visit to this establishment just before the ballet. All the reservations that were available at the time were bar seats so we took them as it's a convenient walk to the Linda Ronstadt performing arts center. The Coronet has some things going for it - a casually intimate ambiance with a touch of Tudor slash apothecary decor and a creative menu. Wanna add that this is for dining indoors in the main bar area.Another detail of note is how dark it is inside. I'm not just saying this cuz I'm practically blind but I would have not ordered the havoc-wreaking on my stomach shishitos if I had known that they would take up half of the seared salmon small plate. And there were lentils on this plate? Minus the peppers, the salmon was nice. And the bartender even said, people either eat all the peppers or they don't eat them at all. Should be a sign, chef.To fill the void in my tummy I ordered the CHERMOULA ROASTED CABBAGE. If you love Brussel sprouts of straight up cabbage, this is a delicious must. The tepary beans, harissa lebneh, pine nut and sultana crumble was so yummy coupled with the roasted flavor of the cabbage.Washed down with a playful cava, my meal was a satisfying amount for going to the ballet afterward, not overly filling.Back to the darkness? Someone in my party had order a standard dirty martini that wasn't made correctly, admitted because the bartender had grabbed the wrong bottle. Not enough lighting with all those dark glass bottles?Food arrived at a nice clip. Service was a little cold and stand off-ish. After dinner, 2 of us noted this aspect of the service as we asked one another "did you think the service was kind of pretentious or snobby? Can't remember the exact word. Reminded me of dining in Seattle (that's not a compliment and Canlis doesn't fall under that generalization).I would eat here again if someone asked me, "hey, where can we go get a drink and a bite and make sure that the server leaves us alone and isn't too helicopter-y?" I have just the place.A little spendy but worth it for the food. Neighborhood parking or parkade near the convention and performing arts centers with a short walk. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

We came here for dinner on a busy Saturday night and service was excellent.Cocktails:The Coronado: Well-balanced and surprisingly enjoyable, even though I typically don't like mezcal. Definitely the standout and the only one I'd order again.Summerhaven: Had a bitter aftertaste with a cloying finish--not for me.The Third Bird: Also well-balanced but just okay overall.Night Gardener: Tried it with added tequila, but it ended up tasting like straight tequila--not good.Food:Escargot Rockefeller: Very light and fresh, but I wish there had been more escargot.Steak Tartare: It was okay but lacked flavor and felt a bit plain.Salmon: The spiced red lentils were outstanding and masked the flavor of the salmon, which I didn't enjoy on its own. It was way too rare. I did not like the side of shishitos which were a large portion of the dish.The Hen: Absolutely delicious, and the sides were just as impressive.The Polenta Cake with cherries, pepitas, and bourbon whipped cream stole the show. It was so good that I'd come back just for dessert and drinks.

Great restaurant with very good professional service. To clarify you won't get a lot of banter with the staff but they'll make sure you're taken care of. The food was great, though not always what I expected. The escargot was creamy and had a strong veggie flavor to it. It kind of overpowered the escargot for me but I still enjoyed it. I got the braised pork pasta which was amazing, creamy yet light. Wish it had a little more pasta but I enjoyed it either way. The outdoor patio was very nice, they were dog friendly and had heaters for each table. They also have a cafe in the back.

1st wedding anniversary! We have been here twice in our lifetime. It's always fantastic service. Our server was AMAZING and went over the menu with us and recommended really great items. We had a super intimate experience. We loved it so much and will continue to come here for anniversary dinners. It's on the pricey side but WELL WORTH IT!

I absolutely loved everything that I ate here. I tried the oyster mushroom tempura from the starter menu and it was delicious~ they garnished it with some chili flakes to give it a kick and it was perfection. For my entree, I ordered the seared salmon which came with some shishito peppers. So delicious!

I came to Coronet for dinner last night hoping to get a unique, vegetable forward meal. The restaurant delivered in spades! Here's a quick recap of my dining experience:Food: I actually ended up ordering a completely vegetarian meal, and it's been my favorite meal in Tucson so far. Standout dishes included the roasted cauliflower terrine, which was accompanied by two slices of Einkorn Miche bread from Tucson's James Beard Award winning Barrio Bread. I was also impressed by the tack room chocolate mousse, which came with a pecan tuile. Service: I sat at the bar and received satisfactory service from the bartender and other restaurant staff. Ambiance: Elegant with dark wood and tastefully playful decor.

If you love a good presentation when it comes to food, the Coronet is the place to go. We ordered a couple of appetizers to start off, and the flavors were unique and interesting! The beef carpoccio we ordered was pretty good and paired well with the mushroom. I can't remember what the second dish we had was, but it had a thick custard like texture (i think it was some type of pureed vegetables) decorated with fried thinly sliced potatoes and asparagus. Pair it with the bread and it was good, but not amazing. Dessert was probably the best part. Poached pear was warm and sweet, and paired really well with the icecream. We also ordered a brownie...but it was the size of a mini brownie so being shared amongst 3 people..we only had one bit of it. Prices are kind of expensive, and portions are on the smaller side. If you're into the food scene and into intricate flavors and presentation, this place is for you.

Food was incredible!! My photos are completely lacking here but we sampled their Sonoran Restaurant Week menu and everything was delectable. The mock-tails were delicious and desert was absolutely divine. Service was 12/10, very friendly and perfect mix of being attentive, giving us space to enjoy our meal, and anticipate perfect timing. Will be back again to sample more menu offerings!

In the heart of Old Town Tucson, in its most atmospheric area, this is one of the most unique restaurants we have visited in this city. The timeless décor of yesteryear, fused with its woodgrain façade, it is simplicity in itself, yet alluring in nature, encapsulating soul of and feel of the old, with an iconic clash between chic and classic and new. And the eats, well, they're almost if not as unique as the atmosphere. From some exceptionally fine wines and cocktails, and entrees worthy of gluten haters, vegans, and vegetarians, as well as meat lovers such as I. From Pâté De Campagne to Smoked Whitefish Rillettes, or from Angus Beef Tartare to Wild Boar Birria Bucatini, there is bound to be something here for everyone, regardless of predilections. This relaxing, quaint, and comfortable locale is easy on your wellbeing, relaxing and comfortable, superbly serviced and by any means considered incredible eatables! The food is terrifically prepared, served and devoured. A must visit while in Tucson... and if you are a local, lucky you.

This is a solid, nice sit-down restaurant to treat the family. Our waitress nicely explained their seasonal menu. We had 3 starters: oyster mushroom tempura (light and nicely paired with the papaya salad and pickled melon), snails in the garden (with mixed veggies and sausage), and the smoked whitefish rillettes (a little heavier than the other 2 but went very well with the crostini). They all each had very different and unique flavors. We shared 2 entrees: herb crusted sea bass (great sweet shrimp seafood flavor and the risotto soaked up the bouillabaisse sauce nicely) and the wild boar birria bucatini (pasta had great texture and birria flavor did not disappoint). The food came out a little slower than we would have liked but it was not a huge deal.