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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

3.5 (706 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Ngoc H.

We stopped by here after seeing a movie nearby. The restaurant was still pretty busy for being after 9 PM. We were seated right away. The food was OK nothing special. The service was decent. The ambience was chill and laid-back. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back to try other items.

sian t.

One of our favorite restaurant in town. All the food that we order always flavorful & tasty. Fast & great service.

Jessica P.

Giving Cheddars four stars due to the amazing server we had. She was attentive and corrected any issues we had without us asking her to. However food was mediocre at best. I ordered the chicken strip salad and it was fine. My partner ordered the ribs and they forgot one of the sides so we had to remind them. The ribs were also mediocre. We ordered the cheese curds for an appetizer as well but our food came out first. The server informed us the kitchen forgot to make them so she comped them which was amazing. However, when we opened the to go container of cheese curds, you could see the grease soaked on them. I could only eat two before feeling unwell. I likely won't be back, but that server was awesome.

Carrot Cake
Madelynn F.

Popped in here on a Friday night with the fam. We were seated immediately. Service was fast. We got the warm croissants to start (love the sweet sauce they put on it), a cup of potato bacon soup, and an order of the cheese curds. I ordered a chicken tender salad. We got a painkiller to drink that was good and strong (limited to 2 per customer), and ended with the carrot cake (loved the candied nuts that they put on the cake)

Fish tank inside the restaurant
Lucy A.

I was in the mood for Ribs so my husband I decided to go to Cheddar's for dinner. We got seated right away and not long of a wait to get our order. Our waitress was very nice. I ordered the half rack ribs with baked potato and corn. My husband ordered the white fish, lightly fried, with cole slaw and corn. The food was good except my ribs were a little cold I did tell our waitress and she offered to bring me new ones, but I said no. I didn't want to wait. I still recommend Cheddar's

Kids cheese burger and fries
Darlene M.

We love coming to Cheddars! My rating would've been a 5 but we experienced a sour note due to the attitude of the girl at the check-in kiosk. She was very rude to my daughter as she arrived to join our group. But once we got beyond that, the service was fabulous and Leo was an excellent waiter. His great attitude helped us enjoy our dinner and let go of the rude start. We started with the famous cheddar rolls, of course. Along with a trio appetizer with spinach dip and chips, chicken strips, and the cheddar bites. Everyone had something they love, - sometimes two or three. ;). My husband and I both really enjoyed the White fish dinners. I had mine with a Caesar salad and green beans. My daughter and granddaughter both ordered the bourbon salmon and shrimp. My granddaughter had the sauce on the side, but she truly enjoyed it along with the steam broccoli and cut corn. My daughter also enjoyed her plate and said the sauce was wonderful. My Son-in-law ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. He loves that gravy. My grandson had the kids plate with a cheeseburger and fries, of course! Everyone enjoyed their meals, and Leo was very attentive to our needs (napkins, refills, sauces, etc.). And of course you can't go to Cheddars without stopping by the fish tank on the way out the door. Great place to take the family something for everyone as for Leo as your waiter he's fabulous They just need to work on customer service and politeness skills at the front of the house.

Joy S.

We were seated over in the bar side right away. They have a beautiful large aquarium. Our waiter was friendly and answered our questions. I'm not sure why I couldn't substitute a side salad for the rice that came with many of their entrees, but I paid a few bucks and had one anyway. I ordered the chicken and shrimp, asking for that sauce and pineapple salsa on the side. I'm glad I did that as both were way spicier than I would've liked, plus they were quite sweet. My chicken was tender and flavorful on the inside, but rather dry and overcooked in the outside. The shrimp were small and somewhat overcooked as well. My dining companions all really enjoyed their meals, hence the 4-star rating. I've eaten here before and was satisfied, so maybe it was just the entree I chose this time.

Honey, butter croissants
Ashley C.

I was here with a large group a few Sundays back. I have to say that their reservation/call ahead process is not the best. For (1) I called before coming (on a Sunday around 12:30pm) stating I was doing a call ahead. The girl said OK, took my info, and right before hanging up the phone, added she'll see what seating looks like when we get there. That kind of alarmed me because we are a larger group so I am aware that it could be a longer wait and we didn't want to wait too long if it was going to be a longer while. That's why I called ahead to see what it looked like And if we could get our party of 10 in: So I asked her, what does the wait look like right now for 10 people? And she responded that she didn't know and would have to wait till we got there to see. I let her know we were only 15 minutes away and asked if the restaurant was busy right now, further asking if we were there at this moment, would we be able to sit down? She still seemed to struggle with her answer, which was frustrating. I was thinking that maybe they would not be too busy since they had only been open an hour or so and wanted to follow up on that thought, but she made it hard. Once arriving, she said that she could give us a proper quote once 50% of the party had arrived , which I thought again was frustrating. Just tell us an estimated time that it'll take to sit 10 people!!Anyway, we were all there fairly quickly and at once. She then walked away and said nothing. Watching her I saw that she went and started setting up a table, which was cool but still, I would've appreciated better communication. The meal was okay. The croissants are not what they used to be. And the New Orleans pasta described a super flavorful, was not. It was very one toned and not reminiscent of the vibrant flavors of New Orleans. If you ask me, it was also pretty clear that the sausage in there was actually cut up hotdogs. I have never tasted a sausage that tasted identical to hotdogs. I ordered the red beans and rice to try them out and they two were OK but I would not order them again. Pictured, were other meals at the table. I will say our server was kind and friendly. Though our food did take over 30 minutes (but I don't necessarily think it's crazy for a large party), my gripe is less about the time it took and more about the servers response. When someone at the table inquired on our food, she responded that our food was ready and was just had been sitting in the window already for 10 minutes. I thought this was a strange thing to say and when discussing it with someone else that heard the comment, they said that they heard differently. They heard her say that she just put in the food order 10 minutes ago. I honestly don't know which one is worse. They're both bad responses as we had ordered like I said over 30 minutes prior. Anyway, I believe the sums up our experience . I don't think I'll be returning to cheddars again.

Terrific Garden Salad
Cher C.

Cheddars has got to have the best "Fish & Chips" around! I had that while my Wife had Ribs & Tenders. Both outstanding! I started w/APP Wisconsin chesse curds w/Dipping. Was good, but needed a little bit of better cheese (bland) and cooked a little more. The garden salads were perfect! Even served having a cold fork which it should be. Thanks for that! I elected to have the Beer battered fresh cut Onion Rings that also were cooked perfect! Of course you get a couple of glazed croissants always freshly done. My wife had a Long Island Ice Tea, I just had D. Coke. $71 check. Service was SPOT on! We'll be back!!

Cheese pastry. Very tasty
Tim R.

Had a great burger, fries and ice tea at Cheddar's for lunch. The service was fast snd friendly. Very nice decor and family feeling.

Specials
Eva B.

Cheddar's is always delicious! We typically like the atmosphere in the bar area because of the TV's. In the regular dining area we like the booths and they have tables as well for large parties. This place is great for celebrating special events (birthdays, graduations, etc). The staff is always super friendly and helpful, from the host/hostess, to the wait staff. I usually enjoy getting the bourbon glazed salmon with shrimp and my husband gets the full rack of ribs. The chicken and salad options are really good too. All of these are great portions. They have a good variety of sides too! And you can't skip the bread!!

Grilled shrimp, chicken strips, red beans, and rice and steamed broccoli
Tiffany S.

It's been a long time since I've actually come to Cheddar's. I'm glad that I did. It's good to see that they still have some of my favorites. Once again. I got the red beans and rice this time. I opted for some grilled shrimp and the chicken strips along with steamed broccoli. A server was very friendly and attentive. got our food order quickly, and our food came out just as quick he even brought over croissants Nice and fresh and never once did we have to ask for a refill on our drinks as he paid so much attention that when he saw us getting low, he would bring us a fresh glass..

Cajun pasta, salad
Steven G.

Located right off Broadway in El Con Mall. There is ample parking, but the way it is set up, narrow stalls...park carefully. Dined in June 28, 2024 Ambiance-Nothing particularly standout. Clean. Sat at the bar. 3 stars Service-Bartender made me perfect bitters and soda, demontrated interest, made solid food recommendation. Well above average. 4 stars Food-Excellent! Had the New Orleans Pasta (penne/spicy cream sauce, chicken, shrimp, sausage) with a salad. Solid value. Great flavor, didn't leave hungry. Would go back! 4 stars.

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Does anyone know what type of oil is used to deep fry shrimp and French fries?

Peanut oil but I believe you can also call and ask

Does Cheddars have a meeting room area that can accommodate 15 people?

Not necessarily a meeting room, but they do have areas that can see a large group. I have had work meetings at lunch there for teambuilding. And we had our family dinner the day after Christmas there.

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Chef Brian's Comfort Kitchen - Yukon Gold Potato Wedges

Chef Brian's Comfort Kitchen

4.6(54 reviews)
3.1 mi•Barrio Santa Rosa
•$$

Chef Brian's Comfort Kitchen sits in a modest, two store front strip mall in what might be one of…read moreTucson's best culinary intersections. You've got Forbes on one corner, Ugly But Honest Pizza on another, and Café Desta / 5 Points Market nearby, each are great for very different reasons. Chef Brian's absolutely belongs in that conversation. I came in with a friend who's spent a few years in the South and takes collard greens very seriously. To our surprise, the collards here are vegan and excellent. Great texture, deep flavor, and not an afterthought at all. Chef Brian told us it's something like a 20-hour process, which definitely shows. A quick heads-up: they do not have mustard, ketchup, ranch, or pickles. If those are must-haves for you, bring them along. Service was good, especially considering it was essentially a two-person operation. Chef Brian was upfront that things were running a bit long due to earlier guests, which we appreciated. We took the opportunity to grab a drink nearby and came back, no issue at all. The food was outstanding. We ordered the fried chicken dinner with fried potatoes and collard greens. The chicken was phenomenal: crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. I initially assumed a pickle brine, but Chef Brian explained it's actually the herbs he uses that give it that depth. Whatever the method, it works. Excellent food, honest service, and a smaller, no-frills space. Chef Brian is clearly an accomplished chef, with appearances on Top Chef and Bar Rescue, among others, but more importantly, he knows food and community. Definitely add this spot to your list.

Chef Brian's chicken and pork chops are seriously the best in town. Not overly salty, and you can…read morereally taste the herbs--super flavorful and cooked to perfection. The potato salad was chunky (not usually my thing), but I actually liked it! The greens weren't my favorite, but that's more about my personal taste than the quality. We dined in, and it honestly felt like we were eating at someone's home. It's not fancy at all, but it has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Chef Brian was full of energy, clearly passionate about his food. The music he was playing just added to the good vibe. Portions are huge, so it's definitely worth the price. If you're looking for comfort food made with love, this is the place to go.

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Toss Fried chicken And Ramen - Tonkotsu Ramen with extra pork

Toss Fried chicken And Ramen

4.5(66 reviews)
3.3 mi•Hedrick Acres

I was visiting my friend for a couple days, who has lived in Tucson for years. They know and love…read moreall the local spots and love supporting local small businesses and did I forget to say, they love Ramen! This is their favorite Ramen spot Toss II and it did not disappoint! We arrived around 12;00 for lunch. You place your order at the cash register and pay, find a table and the food is delivered to your table when it is ready. The service was excellent. We ordered a Miso Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen and a Pork Gyoza. The ramen came out piping hot, looking great and tasting delicious. The Gyoza which at first I thought looked a little crisp were perfectly cooked. Next time in Tucson I will definitely get my Ramen fix here! Atmosphere: fun, a lot of anime artwork. Service excellent. Food: excellent

Fellow anime fans, this one's for you! Toss Fried Chicken and Ramen is spacious inside and…read moreabsolutely decked out with One Piece wanted posters, Naruto and Studio Ghibli posters, and Pokémon everywhere. It's basically lunch inside an anime convention, in the best way with delicious food. I had the tonkotsu ramen with the spicy paste on the side move, plus a small order of chicken tenders with buffalo sauce. Rich, comforting broth, and the tenders were a great crispy sidekick to the bowl. If you love anime and comfort food, this is your spot! Come for the ramen, stay for the decor.

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Feast - Brined roasted pork chop 9/2026

Feast

4.1(634 reviews)
1.0 mi•Palo Verde
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I really need to visit here more often. For Sonoran Restaurant Week 9/2026 Feast had a nice tasting…read moresequence so it made our list for this 10 day event and all was terrific. We had a primary server who was excellent but several staff will circulate to check on drinks, food. We each ordered something different, allowing us to turn a 3 course sampling into six! The sheeted carrot "lasagne" was probably our least favorite, though by no means bad. And that is partly because the other appetizer (grilled swordfish chilaquiles) was sooo good. For entrees we got the Brined and roasted pork chop, and the Petrale sole. The pork chop was a solid, 1+ inch thick and surprisingly juicy (brining!). The sole was tender, delicate, and delicious with its gribiche sauce. Each came with excellent "breads" - super airy biscuits with the Sole and amazing pear and taleggio cheese fritters with the pork. We split a pair of desserts as well: Verrine: parfait of pistachio mousse - incredibly inventive and (nicely) barely sweet. And the Frangipane fruit tart - think of a light marzipan tart. Needless to say we loved both desserts for their unconventional riff on a standard. A definite winner from among the 125 options this year! Reservations are advised. Parking is easy in their just-right-sized private lot.

As always creative and good food. Great service. Wonderful wine selection…read more The dishes have great imagination. The rabbit was over cooked (which was unfortunate) however the pearl cous cous flavor was absolutely amazing. The lobster Benedict Sauce was wonderful. Egg perfectly cooked.

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Culinary Dropout

Culinary Dropout

4.0(2k reviews)
2.2 mi•Country Glenn
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Full bar
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Friday early lunch at Culinary Dropout a long time coming for first time , it's been open maybe 6…read moreyears . This Fox restaurant former grant rd lumber yard has been transformed into a mega site for fun , food , drink ,& interactive classic games with several rooms.( football , ping pong , & corn hole in n room ) We ordered the bacon wrapped shrimp , fish & chips , & drinks . The shrimp was tasty & the fish & chips most enjoyable. The crispy battered 3 pieces of fish served on a bed of fries & coke slaw . The breaded batter on the fish was a standout and I assume the same would apply to the chicken & Katzu sandwich. The service was friendly & attentive with the staff pitching in to help . Deja was great along with Hailey helping ,thank you . I imagine homecoming weekend & every weekend the multiple spaces w sofas , tables , bar , fire pit , the coop " private room in n side are all hoppin ". A stage was in front room near bar for live music . The very large kitchen w large windows was busy with a team of cooks & support for the large menu. Charcuterie, comfort foods , apps , & more available . Brunch on weekends . I also saw today & read on Yelp the burgers are highly recommended , & looked great being served . Culinary Dropout did not disappoint any preconceived expectations . The food , service , activity amenities, multiple TVs , & eclectic fun decor make for a satisfying experience.

Warning to EV users, do not use the charger with the broken button or you might have trouble…read moregetting it out. Luckily, the food is good, the service is great, and the people working there are excellent. Huge shoutout to Mike and Katie for showing us extreme kindness and making our night. We will be sure to come again.

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