Big Nose Kate's is a place I stop at every time I'm in Tombstone. The service has been great every visit I've had, the drinks are good and cheap. Between the live music and the old historic vibe, I think it's one of the coolest experiences in town! The history behind the place is also really interesting. It's the second-oldest restaurant in Arizona and opened in 1880. The building used to be the Grand Hotel before it burned down in 1882 & was rebuilt, and there's a lot of history connected to it. The food isn't luxury dining, but I've never been disappointed with a burger or sandwich with some onion rings (really tasty btw). My girlfriend also loves the Macho Nachos. Overall it's just a fun spot with good prices, good service, and a Wild West-sized load of character read more

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I'd have to say that if for no reason other than atmosphere alone, Big Nose Kate's Saloon earns its five stars! Even on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-April, this joint was bustling with live music, servers rushing about in their period costumes, and the chatter of happy patrons enjoying themselves and taking it all in. Whether a lover of frontier history, western cinema, or just plain ol' drinking in a genuine saloon, Big Nose Kate's screams, "WELCOME TO THE TOWN TOO TOUGH TO DIE!" Upon entering, our party was seated in a raised section above the main floor near the front windows. It was an excellent spot to see all the action (including a monitor playing the movie Tombstone, BTW) as we perused the menu of appetizers, entrees, and libations. The selection of specialty drinks was impressive, though I opted for a simple "Big Ass" draft pilsner (flavorful and locally brewed). My wife did order a Cowboy Sangria - and it appears wimpy drinks "don't go around here, Law Dog," because she thought it was good but a bit too strong. I actually had to finish it for her. (Such a chivalrous sacrifice!) But don't assume that Kate's is just a drinking establishment; there's quite a variety of eats, as well. Good-sized, tasty looking burgers and sandwiches passed by our table, which were tempting; however, not being overly hungry, we decided to sample a few of their appetizers as we moved on to another round of beers. The Buffalo Wings were good but nothing really special. The Soft Pretzel Basket - actually one HUGE pretzel served with cheese and mustard sauces - was warm, salty, and much bigger than anyone anticipated. It was enjoyed by our entire table. When visiting, don't neglect a trip to the gift shop, which can be accessed from a spiral staircase right in the center of the dining area. Their menu recounts that a part of this underground area was once the abode of the saloon's swamper, and you can even view his living cubby and mining tunnel when below. Of course, there's lots of branded swag available for sale down there, too! Big Nose Kate's Saloon is a must-see stop for Tombstone visitors. Priced aren't exorbitant, portions are generous, and the food and drinks are pretty darned good, as was evident from the satisfied looks of the diners and drinkers around us . You may even be approached by Steve, who offers FREE photos (from your personal camera or phone) with props and piano-top poses - now how can you beat that value? Make it a point to come on in, belly up to the bar, and enjoy the saloon's hospitality. read more

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The ambiance is nice. Being a Monday night it was still pretty busy. The museum place in the basement was closed... We only had drinks, they were merely OK. We had the "Big Nose Kate's special cocktail which is basically a Long Island but with orange juice. They were so weak you could barely taste any alcohol. The service was good. read more

The food was good and the beer was nice and cold. We ordered pizza and wings and we were not disappointed. Hospitality was excellent! They made us feel welcomed. I recommend this to any history buff. You can feel the history in this place! read more

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Fun touristy place for lunch or dinner. We sat at the bar and got the feel of the place.... Lively servers and "entertainment " everywhere. Smothered fries hit the spot for a snack. Went really well with the Bloody Mary we had to drink! Bartender was friendly and did not hesitate to offer a double shot!!! Definitely worth the stop for some local charm and laughs. read more

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Loved this place! Live music, big ice cold beer, good food, fun atmosphere, and just an all around great time. Shout out to our fantastic waitress Leah! She was such a fun and engaging server. She took a cute pic with my son at the bar. We had the pizza, cheese burger, chili dog and chicken salad and we all enjoyed our food. The live performer was terrific! We loved that everyone was dressed in period costumes it really felt immersive. It was a bummer that the hostess covered hers with a long modern day sweater. read more

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Sunday, 3/29/2026 - We ate at Big Nose Kate for dinner. Address is 417 E Allen St, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Cool little place. There s free parking lot about a block away. If you're lucky, you can get street parking. Servers are so sweet here. Stockton took a bunch of pictures of us in cowboys and cowgirl costumes. We tipped Stockton. He don't charge for it. He uses our camera to take it. But we get to use his costumes. Foods were just.....meh... here. But we came here for the experience. read more

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We regularly take out-of-town visitors to Tombstone, and when we do we always have lunch at Big Nose Kate's. Love the decor, the wait staff in period costumes, the live music, and they don't gouge you for the price of food. Their burgers (see photo) really are pretty good though you can only get them cooked well-done. You often see the actors for the shootout having lunch in here or coming in to stir up some business for the re-enactment. Do visit the gift shop downstairs, they have nice postcards, etc. This place does get busy, so if you visit in peak season you may want to come in during off-hours so you don't have to wait for a table. read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Pretty good burger - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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This saloon on historic Allen Street in Tombstone served up a beautiful dining area, great service from the wait staff (in historic attire), live music, great food, reasonable prices and a full bar. Step downstairs to see the gift shop and the former janitor's mineshaft entrance. My Curly Bill's brisket dinner was served with a smile just 10 minutes after I ordered at the table. Everything was delicious, including the lean brisket and warm cornbread. Unfortunately, I was overcharged ($21.99) versus the prices posted online ($19.99) - not cool. read more

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Neat old time saloon and waitstaff dressed in period attire. Live music was ok, old country classics. The menu is a selection of bar food favorites and full service bar. It was a nice treat. read more

Atmosphere is awesome! My waitress Jasmin was dressed authenticly and cute and helpful. The food was good and very fast service. The pictures hung around the establishment where authentic and of current day dressed up locals in authentic attire for the 1800s.. so much charm and a live band after 5 o'clock. The movie "Tombstone" was being streamed nonstop in the restaurant. It's a bustling atmosphere with waiters and waitresses dressed in the 1800 era. Made it feel like a current day open live saloon. Thoroughly enjoyed our time in tombstone and recommend all of the attractions. Beautiful scenery in the area mountains, desert landscape. Can't wait to come back next year.! read more

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We visited Tombstone for the weekend, and heard that Big Nose Kate's is a must-do. The ambience was amazing, they had live music and so many fun signs and decorations inside. We enjoyed our drinks, especially the margarita had great flavour. We weren't eating, but the menu had lots of good options. It was practically full around lunchtime so keep in mind there may be a wait. The bathrooms were fairly clean, as much as they can be for a busy day. I would say the live music is what sets it apart from other bars on the main Tombstone Road. read more

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Cool atmosphere, great drinks, and friendly staff. Great place to take a break from touring Tombstone, AZ. Live music was a plus. We ordered the sampler appetizer. read more

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The vibe here is fun, the staff and waiters are all dressed up into character. There was live music when we came and some "outlaws" came in to take pictures. Food was good but not great, the Reuben and pizza were decent considering it's a touristy area. The atmosphere is better than the food, but that's to be expected. We had a great time. read more

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Great place to stop while in Tombstone. Sw several great reviews and we decided to stop in for lunch. The Elotes and Rueben sandwich were the perfect size. The sauce and sandwich are worth the drive. I would decently recommend Big Nose Kate's when in Tombstone. PS head down to the basement to see the gift shop and the "Shaft". read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Elotes that were amazing! The sauce was amazing. - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

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Everything on line says they are pet friendly, and have a patio. When we got there we were told "no dogs". Total waste of our time. So never even bothered. read more

Amazing. Absolutely everything music , food and service. Gift shop a plus. +++++++++++++++.

This is a must stop spot in Tombstone. Is it a little kitschy? Absolutely but isn't that the best?! Food came out fresh and popping hot. We started with Dried Zucchini. The ranch was homemade and creamy and delicious. We had several dishes the Rueben, the pastrami sandwich, a Cobb salad and chicken tenders. Everyone was happy with their food. The guys got a big ass beer and opted to purchase a glass to take home. After we ate, we took fun complimentary photos. The attendant suited us up in dusters, hats and guns and we had a great time taking some memorable pictures. Staff was all friendly and welcoming! Overall, a great experience! Highly recommend! read more

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The food is definitely good. The drinks are really good. The service and ambience are on point.

We came for the store and dinning area downstairs mainly. You can find it in the middle of the saloon and there are winding stairs down ward. There is a gift shop and an area talking about a miner from the area who had guarded his silver and could still haunt the place. You can also go upstairs and take some photos of the windows and bar area. read more

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Fun, authentic saloon with friendly wait staff and good music - even at lunchtime on a Monday! We shared a burger and onion rings - the burger was average but those rings were really fantastic! The cowboy singing was great and the staff encouraged different parties to take cornball photos on and behind the bar - complete with props - a friendly and fun touch! read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

Stopped in here while visiting tombstone. It was interesting. The staff were dressed up in the era of the saloon. They had entertainment with a guy playing a portable piano. It was a little loud but nice getting out of the summer heat. I had the patty melt which was okay. I believe it was a premade burger and nothing special with the fries. The wife had the cheeseburger and it was the same. Our waitress was great, she kept the refills coming and was very attentive. read more

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The hostess was great. The waitress was great the drinks were great, the music and food all great. Big Nose Kste would be proud! read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Our table for 6 - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

Beware! There is a $1.68 surcharge if you use a credit card. Food was bad. The burger I assume went from being frozen to weird texture funny tasting meat. Fries didn't taste bad. Service was poor. No one had a smile and we were treated like we were bothering them. I guess they feel they can treat tourists however they want. It would probably be better to go to one of the other restaurants in town. read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Receipt surcharge - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

Good entertainment till 5pm. The service is average, and same with the food. They didn't Brisket saying they were out of it. What my friend wanted to try! If you ask for no onions, they put extra on our lettuce wrapped sandwiches. read more

We ended our day in Historic Tombstone here. There are many ghosts here, and we met two, both non-sentient residual entities. We tried to meet the poltergeist in the basement, but the restaurant was too busy to indulge us. We'll return someday to try and communicate with the spirit of the dead man found in a secret room down below the cellar. The staff was incredibly welcoming, and we had a light dinner with a simple, handmade cheese pizza. Our server was attentive, and we chatted pleasantly for a short while before the pizza arrived. On my trip to the men's room, I felt a presence in the hallway beyond the dining area and looked back to see a shadow on the wall, a shape like an adult male with a slender build. Nothing cast that shadow. It moved as though turning toward me, but dissipated like smoke rising from the wall as a woman left the ladies' room. She was shocked by my expression and apologized for startling me. :) I went to the bar to see if I could buy a t-shirt and excused myself as I walked around a cowboy at the bar. When I turned to look him in the eye for my apology, he was gone, leaving behind a Big Nose Kate's shot glass, which I promptly bought. Kate's closes early compared to most places, so plan your dinner before 5 pm. The kitchen closes at 6. read more

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Celebrating our 42nd Anniversary and decided to do it in Tombstone AZ. Started with dinner at Big Nose Kate's Saloon at 417 E Allen St, Tombstone, AZ 85638. Amanda was our waitress and she was wonderful. Hubby ordered The brisket dinner and I ordered pastrami sandwich with fries. After dinner we headed to the haunted house Spooky Alley at 605 E Fremont Street Tombstone, Az ID you haven't been I recommend both read more

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This was a super fun place. Just the history behind Tombstone is enough to make this place a blast! Food was good, a little pricey, but good. I always recommend this place when people are looking for a place to eat while visiting Tombstone read more

Meeting the owner of 60 years. You'll get a History lesson like you could not find in Tombstone. He is a walking encyclopedia of Tombstone history. Prince of a man. Very accommodating and friendly. We visited with him for a good 30 plus minutes. My friend had a burger and fries. Very good. I ordered the Calzone. Big mistake. It was not good at all. I suggest if you don't order a burger. Don't order. They had a singing cowboy on stage. He was very good. Nice music and singing. They also give you free picture apps. Dress you up in cowboy clothes and take your picture with your phone free of charge. Nice. read more

Cane here for dinner on Saturday night, and it was a lot of fun. We sat in the gazebo which had a great review of the live band. For apps, we had the chicken wings and Elote, then husband and I split the Brisket sandwich was really flavorful, and onion rings and fries were crispy and tasty. My friend liked her Southwestern salad, too. Recommend and we'll be back. read more

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Big Nose Kate's is a historic Saloon in Tombstone. It's really cute inside and you really feel like you've stepped back in time. The staff are all in period appropriate outfits and it's decorated from floor to ceiling. The staff were super friendly and service was pretty quick. We happened on karaoke night so it was mostly locals, which was fun to watch watch. The food was OK, not great. I'd give that a 3 star. It's pricey for the portions as it's fairly small. Nothing was great but it was all edible. We tried a burger and the cheesesteak. It was really cute to eat here, but I probably wouldn't be back as the food just wasn't great. If you want to get into the spirit though on your travels this definitely fits the bill. read more

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We're visiting Tombstone and are looking for a quick lunch so we step into Big Nose Kates and step back about 145 years. The restaurant was converted from the old Grand Hotel from the time frame of the gunfight at the OK Corral and they have done a great job of keeping the building looking like a period piece. Food was excellent and the beer was very cold. Unfortunately I forgot pictures. We had the impossible burger with onion rings and the ground beef tacos with black beans and elote. read more

The Calzone is the real deal and huge. The pretzel was delish with the green chili cheese dip. The ruben was loaded with meat. The service was average. The ambiance was way too loud with the live music. We could hardly hear each other talk at the table. read more

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Service and ambiance are great with their outfits. Food is good, not amazing but solid bar food. The pastrami sandwich was the winner out of everything our group ordered. read more

Well initial greetings great, face you great friendly, but it just felt a little fake. The food was good but then there was a dude at the bar talking across the room to people. He couldn't be unheard. Talking about a bon fire and bring the new girl. Turns out he's the owner and he's obnoxious and I'd love to see Jake tapper tell him to shut the hell up. read more

On a visit to Tombstone, my boyfriend and I stopped by Big Nose Kate's Saloon our first night in town. It was one of the places that popped up most frequently during our research for Tombstone. When we walked in, it was a large saloon with lots of photos, signs to read, and lights all around. It was really cool! We asked for a table and were seated right away. We each ordered some food and got some whiskey that was supposedly the go-to of Doc Holiday. The ambiance of the saloon alone was a lot of fun to experience while we sipped on our drinks and waited for the food. After a few minutes, everything came out. The menu is akin to a classic American diner. It was yummy and did the job after a long drive! We actually enjoyed our first time enough that we returned the next day for lunch. One of the guys at the saloon actually recognized us from the day before and greeted us very warmly. This time my boyfriend and I got to sit on the stage area which was nice to overlook the rest of the saloon. We had some food and drinks which hit the spot as before! Near the end, we asked if someone could take some photos of us by the piano. We ended up having a whole photo shoot with costumes and props! It was a lot of fun. Overall, I had a really good time at Big Kate's. The food wasn't life changing per se by the drinks, ambiance, and kind people made it an invaluable experience. Would definitely come back! read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - Main room of the saloon - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

The ambiance is exactly what you expect from a saloon in tombstone. Feels exactly like youre walking into the old wild west and the staff is dressed in period appropriate clothing. The service was nice no complaints there. They offer free pictures in the back corner with some props and they had a very nice preformer while we were there that added to the vibes. The food was nothing special wouldnt reccomend actually eating here if were being honest, i got the boneless chicken wings and they didnt sit right and i ended up throwing them up. They have a nice gift store in the basement that shows into the old mine. Overall i would reccomend stopping downstairs and getting a drink at the bar but skip the food. read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - A poster in the gift shop - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona

I was there on vacation , and I had a great time there. Got to see the gift shop and the girls were very nice. The bar was terrific, and the food was great looking. The ambiance and music was great. I got my big mug. I loved the place. Great memories !!!! read more

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There was no sauerkraut on my ruben, asked for some, was charged, when i questioned the charge and mentioned there was none on my sandwich. The waitress snapped, "too bad, you didnt tell me" read more

Ate here twice during our stay in Tombstone. Breakfast and a dinner. Both meals were tasty and hot. Biscuits are heavenly delicious!! Definitely recommend eating here. Fun historical decorations. Fact finding tabletops. Didn't order from the bar, but looked like a great selection of beers and alcohol. Bring your whole family as it is a very relaxed environment for all! read more

Big Nose Kate's Saloon - tabletop - Music Venues Near Me - Tombstone, Arizona