Red Light Lounge

The Red Light Lounge (RLL) is part of the Downtown Clifton Motel. We stopped here to have one drink on date night. I really like this place as it is unique and has a chill vibe and I enjoyed the music the DJ was playing primarily 90s with the Notorious B.I.G. I had the Rodeo Sweetheart (Mexican rum, Tamarind, lemon, bitters, velvet falernum) and it was excellent. The outdoor patio is lively with a great atmosphere. I highly recommend the RLL for date night or just to try something different. We will be back for dinner next time.

I hate to do this, but this place was not what i thought it was. motel restaurant, food was motel restaurant like and really it IS a lounge.Which is not to say it's their fault, it does say it's a lounge in a hotel... not sure why i expected anything different or why i didn't just leave. It's just kind of like watching the movie barfly, i just kept hoping it would surprise me.Sorry guys

OVERALLThe Red Light Lounge is a little restaurant with unique offerings and a full bar inside The Downtown Clifton Hotel in Tucson, AZ.ENVIRONMENTLow-light. Hand-curated art all around. Limited dinner menu. As mentioned previously - full bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Plop where you like. Dogs allowed. Plenty of newcomers coming through the door... I liked their array of hats & unique pieces. What's not to like about that?SERVICEThere were times when the service was super slow, but for the most part they were amicable and efficient. The bartender was super nice. MY FAVORITE PART...The juicy, fat-flavor with the mildness of the poblano pepper from my burger.NOT SO FAVORITE PART...The slow service. Ordering at the bar.THE GRUBSo... I gotta admit. I was feeling pretty low because we had just said goodbye to my family in New Mexico a few hours before we arrived here. I filed for a divorce in October from my husband of 15 years. The drive in post-Thanksgiving traffic. Stupid people on the roads. The world today... I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep without help. So I ordered a few drinks (11/27/21). Lol.+ Margarita ($8) - was supposed to be spicy, but wasn't.+ Cartnitas tacos ($11) - my 8-year-old really enjoyed them with the green salsa+ Red Light burger (18) - comes with a poblano pepper and fries... ordered a medium rare one for me which I absolutely devoured. A well-done one for my 7-year-old. She surprisingly ate all of her burger. It was big. Lol.+ Sunset Cooler ($8) - it was better than the margarita. It entailed "gin, grapefruit, lemon, hibiscus, and campari."+ Flan ($5) - it was alright. My girls enjoyed it.+ Night Cap ($10) - they allowed me to take this concoction of "mezcal, cacao bourbon, meletti amaro, and amargo vallet bitters" back to our room.+ 2 Sprites for the girls with good carbonation ($2 each)LITTLE YELPER'S CLUBThere is no kid's menu, but I made do with my 7 and 8-year-olds because I have always raised them to try new foods. PARKINGThere is minimal lot parking not exactly reserved for paying customers of the hotel rooms - as I was not asked what vehicle I drove. Some street spots too. TIPSOrder at the bar. Face masks are not required if you're fully-vaccinated for COVID-19.| Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Environment: 4 | Price: 3 |

Very good food and atmosphere!Red Light Burger!Roasted Poblano. We really enjoyed.

I heard about this place from a friend. I had driven quite a bit and didn't know this place was right under my nose. They're currently running a Friday take out special. The first special I heard about was the Hot Chicken sandwich. I was disappointed to have missed out on that one, but I couldn't eat meat that day. This week's special was meatloaf with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies and a chocolate mousse. I arrived a few minutes prior to my pick up time. The way the pick up was set up wasn't too clear so I had several people asking me about pick up. My order was put together on time and handed to me. I asked if everything was in there including plasticware and I was told yes. I should have checked, but it wasn't in there. The mousse was well prepared, but poorly packaged as more of the whipped cream ended up on the lid than the mousse. They could have put the same quantity in a larger container as they did with the other dishes. The meatloaf was good, but not the best I've ever had. Restaurant or takeout meatloaf is a challenge because you don't really want pooling grease, but you also want to avoid dry meat loaf. This wasn't dry, but it wasn't moist. It missed the window slightly. The portion size is generous for the price. This was a good meal at a good price. I'm thankful they're doing a cool take out in the Social Distantancing time.

I have visited The Red Lounge several times. I love the vibe there. The food and drinks are fantastic. My last visit occurred during Sonoran Restaurant week. Me and my girlfriends had an amazing evening there. Starting with the menu... we tried the masa pretzels, Chile relleno con carne, and for dessert we had the monsoon pavlova. There was live music which was lovely and there were several businesses set up and selling their products; I gladly supported them and purchased a few pieces of jewelry. An absolute gem of an evening.

They've kept this daring place alive through the pandemic & quality is excellent! The menu is small, well thought out with fresh ingredients. Eating here is a lesson in local and regional foods! Loved the fresh fresh fresh corn tortillas.The burger was very tasty, without being too fatty. The Chipotle aioli was great and I usually don't like any heat in my salsas. Outstanding and uniquely cut fries, with the right blend of crispy exterior and soft insides. Salad so crispy, like farm fresh. We chose a chipotle ranch. A real hub, this place. I hope it endures.Fine, friendly staff, all working hard, but generous with their time, if you ask, but you gotta ask.

I've visited quite a few times over the last year as well as done take-out. They've revised the menu several times since opening. With the current menu focused on Sonoran food it feels like they've finally hit their stride and found what speaks of their brand as well. The Clifton Burger is absolutely one of the best burgers I've had in town. Seriously. Order it. You won't regret it. Recently we tried the Roasted Poblano, Guajillo Pasta, Carne Asada Tacos, Queso Fries and Salad. Everything was delicious. It's a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds. The Roasted Poblano dish was just beautiful. I wanted to sit and stare at it as much as I wanted to eat it. Full bar with a couple of beers on draft and some local So Az wine options. Craft cocktails are def a specialty. They are locally owned and support local as well. When it comes to restaurants located inside a hotel these guys set the bar HIGH. Wait, scratch that, they simply set the bar high regardless of where they are located. The food and drinks are outstanding and could easily be in any high end restaurant in town.

This place is incredible. While I was there, I noticed lots of people who were NOT staying at the motel, which is great bc this is a great restaurant on its own. The chef takes pride in her creations and comes out and mingles with the patrons often. Our table ordered one of everything and we loved each item so much! The drinks are hand crafted by a great bartender. And bc of that, if there is a crowd, you might have to wait a tad but the drinks are WORTH it!

At 6pm on a Saturday they were closed. Tried to call ahead but no answer, so went down there to a locked building.