Lil Abner's Steakhouse

This place is truly one of a kind. And it's Important to know what to expect before you go: writing all over the walls, like everywhere! License plates from across the country strung up on the ceiling. A casual and regulars heavy type of vibe. A gravel parking lot. An outdoor grill. Indoor and outdoor seating with live music offered in both settings. Delicious food, that's priced on the slightly higher end, in my opinion, but worth it. The first time I came here, we had a terrible experience. After ordering our food, the server came back and said they were all out of sirloins, which is what everyone in our party ordered. We left without eating anything and didn't return for about 5 or 6 years. We recently moved really close and decided to give it another shot as it always seems crowded. We've been a few times now and they've definitely made up for our initial bad impression. I typically go with the sirloin and it's been seasoned and cooked perfectly. It comes with a simple house salad and unlimited beans, garlic toast, and salsa. All is so yummy! Service has been friendly and accommodating. I know we will be back!

This is meant to be constructive and not mean spirited. Positive - The ambiance of the place is awesome! I love the outside patio and the way that they cook steaks over an open flame.Constructive - Upgrade the dinnerware and overhaul the menu. The sides they put on the table are cheesy and they could use a complete overhaul on everything not meat. Businesses that don't continue to improve eventually die and this exactly where this place is heading if they don't reinvent themselves.

Have been going to this Steakhouse, since the '70's, when nothing was around but Saguaro's and Cholla. Last time I was there, was in 2020 before the Pandemic hit. Hoped and prayed they would still be around, so I got my chance on Thursday night, last week. Ordered the 2 pound Porter House, which as always, did not disappoint. Connie, my server, was very attentive and wondered why I did not want bread, salad or beans. Explained that I'm on a high fat, high protein, no carb diet, and she was intrigued. Great service, and the Ambiance is right on point, for the great western feel. This place has an extremely rich history, and is a gem of Tucson. If you visit Tucson or live in Tucson, I would definitely take advantage of Lil Abner's.

Solid steak dinner made here! This restaurant was a hidden gem from me! Friends brought us here and I'm so glad they did. There's plenty of seating outdoors if you're wanting to sit under the stars and listen to live music while watching them cook your dinner on the open pit! We sat inside and the waitress who has been there for many, many years was wonderful! She was attentive and a great storyteller. We learned the table next to us was said to be "haunted" with a friendly ghost. She shared some stories that were both interesting and cool! I would describe this restaurant as rustic and "cowboy." I had the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly. Dinners are served with "all-you-can-eat" ranch beans, salsa, and bread. Might sound like a weird combination, but it works! We will definitely be back!

We went there for a birthday. You could tell from the balloons and the party bag on the table, but not once did our waitress ask if there was any occasion or offer any kind of dessert. There were eight of us we had steaks, ribs, baked potato, potato wedges, cherry cobbler.. The steak was good, but overpriced the ribs and those were the pork ribs, Could've been a lot better. The staff seemed rushed and that it was an inconvenience that we were there. They open at five and close at nine so that's four hours of work so I'm really not sure why they were so pushy. The place was not busy. There are truly other options for steak in this town and we will seek out those other options next time.

My husband Greg took me out on a delightful dinner at Lil abbie's despite the raw sirloin after i asked for it to be well done, the hostess Alyssa got our table in no time. We were so blessed to be out with Mikayla and her little busser Taelynn, they were just so cute. Highly recommend going here for the atmosphere and definitely requesting them when you visit. Will definitely come back for the staff.. not the food.

Yummy steak, but very expensive for a basic steak dinner. I had the sirloin and it was a little undercooked and needed more seasoning. The steaks come with a small salad per person and a bowl of beans, garlic toast, and salsa to share. The "salsa" is stewed tomatoes and green chiles from a can, as are the beans. Any other sides you have to buy. I'm not quite sure how this place stays open. I've made a better steak dinner at home. I enjoyed the old time feel and service was decent enough. You get much more for your money down the street at Texas Roadhouse.

Was in area and found a steakhouse close to our hotel. Unique restaurant with their BBQ grill outside. As you get out of the car you could smell steaks being grilled. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Ordered T-bone and dinners include grilling beans, salad and Texas toast. The food was great. Everything was really good- no complaints. Very happy to have stumbled upon this restaurant.

Our first time at this amazing steakhouse. Our steaks were grilled to perfection. There's also live music tonight. Weather is finally cooling down in Tucson and what a great night for delicious food and music! We will come back again for sure!

The decor is not great but the food and service are very good. Eaten there many times and always enjoyed it.