No complaints here--the lunch special is really worth it! Half a sandwich + half a salad = ~$9. Not bad at all! They're really yummy too! The salad comes with a croissant that's drizzled with honey or honey mustard of some kind. Never thought that'd work with salad but it did! This place is next level. Usually busy during lunch & dinner, even on weekdays but the wait isn't long, only a few minutes. Free parking in the lot. read more

We decided we would try this place because we were going to a movie at El Con. We sat for over twenty minutes and the waitress didnt even come over one time. We left and went to In n Out and got a much better meal with much better service. read more

Ordered the monte cristo sandwich and didn't like it at all. It's like a pancake stuffed with ham and cheese. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Never order this way to much going on here. It's like a stuffed pancake with ham and cheese in it. - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So first and for most we wanted to love Cheddar's but after multiple occasions we just can't, This location has the worst customer service and the employees there seem miserable but on occasion you might see someone who is happy. Our first trip there we ordered drinks and an appetizer and about 10 min later our drinks came and the waiter asked if we were ready to order our food as we were since we hadn't received our appetizer yet so we ordered and we waited and waited and long behold here comes our food and our appetizer... Ummm that's not how that's suppose to work but whatever so I asked the waiter why we received our food and appetizer at the same time and he just said I'll go look into it, well that's the last time we saw him. We had to get refills from another person who was working which isn't right but as soon as it was time to pay WOW our waiter is back Not cool.. The second time we went my wife ordered a salad and their was hair in her salad and the waiter took it away and still expected us to pay for it.. Third time we went we ordered chicken and it came and one piece was raw, And cold so it was setting for awhile before the waitress brought it to our table so all in all if you want a good meal with great service this is not the place read more

This was my first time eating at Chedders The food and service was great. First time in a real long time that I was truly satisfied. The portions were large and tasty. read more

I notice my 7 year old keep ripping open his Beer Battered Fried Shrimp As I was pretty disgusted the shrimps had noticeable veins that are actually the shrimps "waste" I know it posses no health concern but these are fairly large shrimp and leaving the veins in causes the shrimp to have a gritty sand like texture in which my son did endure and it is why he started to Devein his shrimp in the first place. Cheddars from scratch please try to make the food preppers start deveining these shrimp as they are fairly large and full of nasty looking blackened veins read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Beer Battered Fried Shrimp As I was pretty disgusted the shrimps had noticeable veins that are actually the shrimps "waste" - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I had the sirloin, baked potato and broccoli casserole. The steak was super tasty! Baked potato and casserole were delicious. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Since Cheddar's opened in Tucson I've been 63849593 times. Okay not really that many, but I go a lot. Every time I've gone, be it solo or with a party of 10, or any group size in between we are warmly greeted and seated quickly. I almost always have an amazing experience. There was one time we went and for whatever reason, the service was just plain good. Yeah, it wasn't even bad enough that we could complain. Anyway I've tried literally everything on their menu but my absolute favorite is the Country Fried Chicken with extra gravy. Their signature cocktail the Painkiller really works its magic. Yeah so go here, even if you have one of the worst experiences their customers have ever had, you'll still end up with having at least a good experience. read more

Great food, but waitress was so incompetent. Didnt even give us utensils until after food was served. And we had to remind her! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Serving size of the casserole could be better. Steak was amazing! - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very good, server was excellent and the prices are good. Their painkiller cocktail is incredible! ! We will definitely be going again soon read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Good food. But the silverware still had food on them. All of them were dirty. Asked the waiter for 5 new sets, and were promptly brought to us. They were still dirty. A dip in the water and a good rub with napkin sorted most. Hopefully I won't need any shots. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Clean silverware - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I come to Tucson every year and stay 2 weeks is one of the number one restaurant in area I visit at list 3-4 times in 2 weeks I stay in Tucson,,,they food is very delicious and Costumer service absolutely amazing. tonight I was there with my friends and our server name DJ absolutely is a amazing person thank to DJ tonight 7star resturant highly recommend :) read more

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Met a friend here for a weekday lunch arriving at 11:30 and was promptly seated. The restaurant filled up quickly. The server appeared promptly for beverage orders and was very polite. No pressure to up-sell us when we ordered thank you very much. My companion ordered the Monte Cristo sandwich and I ordered the Asian salad. Both dishes were excellent. My salad was beautifully composed, very flavorful and delicious. I'd go back just for it. The server was attentive but not intrusive! My only complaint is the noise level was over the top. The place is in desperate need of some sound deadening material. We had to shout to maintain a conversation. It may be quieter during "off" hours. Prices are reasonable. I would recommend this restaurant but perhaps at a quieter time of the day such as late lunch or late dinner. read more

We recently had time to go over to cheddars new restaurant after hearing how good and fresh the food was. The food is not worth going back . It may be freshly cooked but my pot pie tasted like Campbell's cream of chicken and crust was only the top , no bottom crust and 4 small bites of chicken. The crust was dry and tasteless. They serve a crescent roll ,but is so greasy and has a sweet flavor like a sweet bun. Not good combo with ceaser salad. We will NOT Be returning since the food was not worth going back for us. Yet another disappointing restaurant in Tucson Service was very good. read more

absolutely delicious menu! went on both friday and saturday night and boy was it PACKED! we waiting bout 30mins friday and 20ish mins saturday. great service, quick to get our order and didn't have to wait long for the drinks, appetizers, or main course. server was very nice and came when we needed her. not too much but not too little. sign up for the eclub & get free cheese & quest! (the email comes about 24hrs later-so don't expect same day lol). wife had the steak and tenders and i had the monte cristo today and OMG so freakin good. overall NO complaints at all. will be a regular because prices are good! read more

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I used to be very fond of Cheddars. We came as a family to celebrate an anniversary but we had a very unpleasant visit. I ordered the chicken pecan salad and my chicken was beyond chewy and everyone at my table agreed. I could not eat it, so I told the server and she did not seem to even believe me. She asked if I wanted a new chicken but the thought even made me sick. I asked for a new menu and when I ordered my salad with salmon she rolled her eyes. I asked if there was a problem to which she replied with an attitude that she did not. We had a very poor experience and do not expect to come back. We did not ask for a manager as we did not want to make a scene will we were celebrating. Very upsetting and would not recommend. read more

My grilled chicken with pecan salad was great. My daughter's chicken sandwich was a disappointment. Prices were good. Service was good. Way, way too dark inside for daytime. Don't like the curly paper receipt laid on table for payment. Put it in a black book or on a clipboard or something clever. We should have gone to Beyond Bread instead. read more

Torn between a 3 and 4 but because of the prices of drinks I'll give a fourth star. First time ever trying and wasn't too impressed with the food overall. They have great prices for food and drinks but nothing really worth Yelping about. we tried the Ribs, Cheesesteak, Tilapia and everything was good but wouldn't order again. Now for the Cocktails :) we tried the Painkiller and the Maui Margarita and both were very refreshing and great tasting! For $5 to $7 a piece you can't go wrong with either. The 2 drink limit was a little bit of a bummer but once I had my limit I could understand why :). Would return for drinks or if someone else suggested. read more

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Unfortunately, my three is because I really didn't like the food all that much. First of all, the service is great. The host seated me quickly in a spacious booth even though I was by myself. My server was Nicole and she was friendly and prompt. I ordered the chips and queso, a caesar salad, and the grilled fish tacos. The chips and queso were good - they kind of tasted like velveeta with cheddar mixed in, but what the hell, it's chips and dip. I enjoyed it. The portion was HUGE, too. Everything else was kind of a miss. The caesar salad didn't taste like anything I'd had before - I guess it's homemade? Well, I think they need to fix their recipe. It was really sweet, which was bizarre for a caesar. It almost tasted like they mixed grapes into it or something. I really didn't enjoy it but I ate it. The tacos were worse. Don't order these. We're in Tucson; everyone has fish tacos on the menu. You WILL be disappointed. They were also loaded with sugar. The flavor was a mix of strawberry jam and fresh dill with fish chunks. Now, I love food and I am not picky. I will eat almost anything. But I literally gagged after my first bite. I actually told the server that I hated them, which I have never done before, because they were so bad. I was also slightly irked because they took 15 minutes to come out and I was in a hurry. It was 9:30 PM so it's not like it was packed or anything. I think I will go back because I enjoyed the service and maybe I'll try a sandwich. And I have to give them credit for taking the tacos off my bill; they know how to manage a restaurant. I'm just not sure if I'm sold on the food yet. read more

The bar experience was nothing great. A few TVs, but no volume on any of them. Thee restaurant patrons didn't want the sounds of my NCAA final four basketball game to overpower the sweet melodies of Eagle Eye Cherry while they nibble on their spinach artichoke dip. I will be back to try the menu, but this is not an ideal location to watch a game. It made me sad for the bartender that we needed to wait 5 minutes for manager approval to change the TV station to another game. read more

Overall the food is good, however it seems to be hit or miss. We have been here about a dozen times now and mostly the food has been great, but a few times the ribs were dry, they have ran out of gravy, or steak was old and tasted like it. Overall we have had a great experience and the cost versus portion size is a good value. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Server was nice. Add one star. The Hostesses seems annoyed that the had to stop talking to seat us at a table that had a dirty floor with about 7 French fries pounded into the carpet underneath. Ordered the 4 hour smoked ribs. LOL!! FALSE ADVERTISING! NO smoke ring . Flavorless boiled ribs like every other Chain. " just a dressed up Applebee's. Loud. Dirty. read more

We have been here numerous times, and I just deleted my 5 star review. We went for lunch today. We both ordered an entree and a side salad. His salad arrived and mine did not for almost 10 minutes. Oookay? Weird, but not the end of the world. Then his entree comes out and the waitress tells me that they aren't making pot pies on the weekend anymore, and everyone forgot to tell the servers. Oookay? But why would you wait to tell me 30 minutes later? She assured me the manager would be over, and she arrived a few minutes later and confirmed the waitresses story, and offered to give me a free entree, but we had a movie starting too soon to wait for a new entree, so I declined, and they comped the other entree (that we boxed up and left with, because he said it'd be awkward to eat it in front of me). Awkward but things happen. BUT THEN.... I stand up and turn around to see a lady's mostly eaten pot pie on the table behind us... whaaaat???? Could not believe it. Still can't. Did they not calculate that I had to walk past the table *right next* to us to get out of the restaurant. Why lie? read more

Not impressed. We were looking forward to trying this new place out and left feeling like "ehh". There is nothing special about this place. It's like an Applebee's and a Denny's had a baby and that's Cheddars. Maybe slightly more upscale. The prices are a little higher than I expected but affordable I guess. The menu had nothing special on it. Wow (cue sarcasm) they have salads and burgers and steaks...! Really?! My husband ordered a steak which naturally, came out under cooked. They recooked it and then it was over cooked. I had the catfish which would have been good had they not used corn meal as the breading. The sides you get are super small so be prepared for that. Don't think we'll be returning here. read more

We got in on a Sunday night after a movie. We were seated promptly and someone took our drink orders. So far, so good. The décor is really nice: dark, lots of wood, aquarium behind the bar. Our drinks came out and we were told our server was coming. About 15 minutes later, our waiter came over, apologized and took our order. We both had the tortilla soup and it was really salty. So salty I could hardly finish it. I also ordered the breaded catfish and a Caesar salad. The salad was also incredibly salty. The catfish was good; crisp and not greasy. However, my girlfriend's order never arrived. It was never put in. So another 10 minutes pass before we both can eat. Overall impression: mediocre food, terrible service. I don't understand why the service is so terrible. There were employees everywhere. I thought we were in a "deadzone" (you know, where each server thinks we're in the other server's zone) because everyone kept walking by and not making eye contact. We wont be going back. read more

Met my friend Dick here today for lunch before hitting a matinee. This was my first visit. Dick has visited several times and had had excellent experiences. The place was packed, which was nice to see. There was a nice energy in the dining room which made me excited about our meal. We both ordered Bloody Marys to start. They were very good, with just the right amount of spice. Dick oredered the Chicken Fried Steak which he really enjoyed. I had the Monte Cristo, which i waa surprized to see on the menu. I love them, but they are hard to find! I'm sad to say I didn't enjoy it as much as I would have liked. The sandwich was more of ham and cheese wrapped in a doughnut batter and then fried. I was expecting the more french toast style. Don't get me wrong, it was good, just not what I wanted or expected. I did bring it home and am going to have it for breakfast. I may change my mind! Service was outstanding., Our server Martin, was very attentive and friendly. He said he was going to be changing jobs soon, so if you do go, ask for him. Maybe we can change his mind! All this being said, I'm looking forward to going back to Cheddars and trying several other things on the menu. And I will ask for Martin! read more

Jocelyne was seriously the best server I have come across in a long time. Personal, helpful, brought drink refills before glasses were half empty. Food was incredible, always a good meal when I come to town read more

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After a grueling morning of physical labor (volunteer work in the sun) my boyfriend decided to bring me here for lunch. Reason why I start here is because the customer service is awesome. They never mentioned that I looked terrible, or that I smelled.... they simply kept on bringing me water and basically made sure I didn't pass out on their shift. When I felt better I also got their Watermelon Vodkarita...with about five more cups of water... and found it to be massively refreshing and tasting like they pureed frozen chunks of watermelon and put it in a glass. It was really good. The only reason for the four is that the food is good, especially for a chain, just not the best I have ever had. The Cheese Curds with tomato sauce are good flavor, but the tomato sauce is so chunky it is difficult to get the sauce onto the curd. It is sad because the sauce really is good. The burgers are normally overcooked...not suprised at a chain.... and their speghetti lasagna needs a lot more sauce. All and all, decent/typical chain food....more often than not really good service. read more

This was the third time I've visited Cheddars and the second time at this one. The wait staff is awesome. This place has a lot of traffic so be prepared to wait a little while. I ordered the ribs. It was not bad. read more

Yes! I'm from California so I had never seen one before. The queso with meat was AMAZING. We regretted the fried cheese curds because 2 quesos would have been way better. The mood and lighting was nice. They offer home style diner type food but a cools moody atmosphere. I ordered the Cajun pasta which was alright. I enjoyed it for the most part but probably won't order it again. It was Alfredo but whatever the "Cajun" mix was, took over and kind of dried it out. My friend got the chicken fried steak which he is still having dreams about. The chicken had a nice battered crust and was juicy. I want to go back and try their pot pie. read more

Super tasty onion rings. Fries were quite good for not being fast food- not missing that crispy outside, soft inside thing which too often happens in these kinds of places. Waiter was FANTASTIC. What a gem he was. Truly. Wish I could remember his name. My smashed finger absolutely thanks him for the ice water that saved the entire experience for me. Missing a fifth star for my burger which wasn't exactly done to my order- it was good as it was but I was in the mood for a little less pink that day. I barely ate due to the pain in my finger but I will be back with an empty stomach. read more

Food was on point and service was even better. Jeff was my waiter and he's a super cool dude with super cool Customer Service powers. I won't ruin the magic by giving his secret away so you'll have to just go there and see for yourself. However, I ordered the pyramid of Onion Rings and it's made to order, so it's fresh hot and crispy! For dinner it was the combo meals they offer which I chose ribs and chicken tenders with extra bbq sauce on the side. My sides were Mac n cheese and loaded baked potato. The ribs fall off the bones. Need I say more? The tenders were surprisingly really delicious! Tender chicken with a nice crispy texture I believe they also use for the onion rings. The sides were ok. Mac n cheese is cheese sauce and I'm not a fan of cheese sauce in general and the baked potato was a lil on the dry side. Needs more butter and sour cream. But seriously I didn't care cus the main meats were amazing so I look forward to trying it again when in Tucson or whoever they have the franchise. Also the interior is way cool with low lighting and a real intimate feel so perfect for dates or even special family affairs. Outside looks basic which fits right in with Tucson but inside you feel like you're on vacation at some resort area. Dope. read more

Chose this place to grab dinner with in-laws and my 4 year old. I have no idea how this place is staying busy. What a hot mess. I ordered a side salad which I didn't get til we were done with our entrees. A cheeseburger with fries came out without the fries and that took another 10 minutes to track down. I sat and stared at my steak waiting for sour cream and horseradish only to wait even longer to flag down a server for steak sauce. They did comp the 3 dollar salad which was nice because it went in the trash. Whatever is going on there is seriously disorganized. Will never return for sure. read more

The food is delicious, period. Our party of 5 all had different entrees and everyone raved about them. I personally tasted the club sandwich, tortilla soup, mac snd cheese, grilled cheese, coleslaw, and onion rings. The batter they make is very light on the onion rings and the portion was huge - great appetizer choice. The club was my entree and the bread tasted buttery, fantastic! The cole slaw was not too sweet which I like, and was perfect with a dashing of pepper. The other items I mentioned I was able to taste and I would not hesitate to order them for myself in the future. All of the food is fresh tasting and is very flavorful. The service was on par but not stellar, but who cares when the food is tasty. The price of the food is cheap for the quality, I loved this place. read more

It was our first time here! We got the trio sampler which was good. I got the steak and chicken tenders with fries and corn, it was so delicious. The service was fast and friendly. The menu is pretty nice and simple yet it gives a lot of options to choose from. Definitely coming back!! read more

They told us it was going to be a 15 minute wait and we waited 50 minutes to be seated. Hostesses are very disorganized.

Amazing service Thank you Miles! And the Painkiller Pina Colada is the best here!! When you decide to dine here ask for Miles, he is attentive as he is courteous! read more

The atmosphere is great, place is clean, door was fantastic! I had the Bourbon glazed pork chop with mashed potatoes and a side... yummy! I also shared an appetizer, the spinach dip... that was great too. read more

Are server was Tanya. She was friendly and welcoming. Food was off the hook. Go hungry...huge portions. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Lemon chicken with fresh streamed broccoli. - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Y'all know how I feel about chain restaurants, but this one was a treat. It was busy on a Saturday, so I dined at the bar. The bar was busy, but my service was excellent. Friendly, attentive and accomodating. I had a salad (with some changes) and a cheeseburger (with some changes). The changes didn't bring about a bad attitude, and my order came exactly as I requested with no problems at all. The servers at the bar worked as a team so I always had what I needed. On my next trip, I know I have a reliable place for a good meal in a short amount of time. read more