I went Sunday for brunch and live music and it was amazing. The two men who provided music were great, and the omelets were so good. The eggs were fluffy and filled with cheese and fillings, the breakfast potatoes were very good. We also had mimosas that were affordable and very good. This spot is a great little place to have an amazing outdoor brunch place, with so much going for it. If you want a nice place to hear some great local musicians and a great brunch definetly head to Monterey Court. read more

Limited vegetarian selection but the portobello cap burger with very good fries and mac & cheese were both enjoyed. Music on the night we were there was variable, some (the bluesy pieces) were very good, some less so. The place was absolutely packed and most arrived for the start of music. The kitchen was totally slammed and as you would expect, our meal took a while. Despite that I would rate the service as very, very good; our server ensured our drink glasses did not sit empty and periodically checked in to provide updates. The large crowd provided an excellent atmosphere to enjoy the meal and the show. read more

This was our first time to come here. We came for a night show, Folk Music. The two sets were just fair. More like open Mike night in the South. The Rueben was forgettable. A Very thin serving Between the bread. The chef needs to go to beyond bread to see how it should be made. The side Caesar and Cole slaw were minimal on a tiny Saucer and smaller short bowl. The cob salad was incomplete. The area is so sketchy, I was On Alert going back to the car. I can't see a good reason to come back unless it's for Jazz. In the daylight. The inside is attractive and not crowded. One seating night with a 20.00 cover for both of us. Our server was a delight. Jaimie. read more

Come for the entertainment, and the good, mostly house prepped food, a bonus. This is our 3rd time, 2 Blues and tonight Santa Panchita salsa reggae ska $10 cover was the best!. Shows at beginning of week often have no cover and the surrounding boutiques and rock art gallery open on weekends have some great jewelry, hats, accessories and clothing finds. Come support live music and the Court Yes, servers get busy and waits can be a bitong sometimes for refills, etc but they try hard to do right by all With so many seniors in Tucson esp who enjoy MC specialty,Blues, it would be great for more low sugar NA bevvies wines, Kombucha, Seltzers, Hop Waters. Settled for a Diet RC for the night, the food is much more exciting. Hubby's $11 Old Fashioned was much better last visit, this one in tiny glass and barely a measure it was too sout from an unripe muddled orange. Melvin IPA $8 draft far better. Hubby had a very juicy and beefy Angus Monterey Burger, one of the best we can remember for flavorful beef, AND rare as ordered although missed the mushrooms 50c extra, $1 for Blue so watch those, and served with a side choice; got salad.. All dressings house made. Caesar and Blue on table were very tasty. Customized Mac n Cheese comes with 3 toppings, 3 proteins, Chix, chorizo, bacon, I got Chix mushrooms and roasted Poblanos. Pasta elbows were a bit over but I finished every bite! Previously trips had snapper sandwich 4/5 and Chicken Pot Pie 5/5. A Tucson must, historic 1930s movie backdrop and repurposed motor court, intimate setting for up close live tunes with a small dance floor and boutique retailers and some real good food read more

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Best Halloween party in town. Full stop. The bartender here knows his stuff and has been here for quite some time. Cookie Monster approves. read more

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An amazing venue for a Sunday brunch. Live music.a man playing guitar and bass player wonderful music. We had eggs Benedict we were able to split it we had a spicy Bloody Mary. Come and enjoy a wonderful Sunday brunch a local joint. read more

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Outdoors with great music Barebones!! Others ate and liked their food just took awhile!! read more

I was there today march 14 2026 music was great but food was absolutely horrible we have waited over two hours for the food to be delivered. No one came and apologized for being so late . I will never ever go back there and I will never ever recommend this place to anybody. This my first and last time there. read more

Hot venue for music; however, they can do better with small improvements. The chairs are flimsy, plastic/aluminum folding chairs. Even a small person is challenged to feel secure in the seats. The tables are close and crowded. Music is always top flight. Venue has a cool vibe and a nice dance floor. Seriously, the chairs need improvement! read more

Awesome venue with great drink choices and the option to have dinner while listening to the music.

I met up here with a friend who was here with the group a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday afternoon. it was hot outside, but fortunately, the courtyard has misers on the patio, which helped a lot. It's also a shaded patio. I came later and the afternoon probably around 12:45-ish I ordered the macaroni and cheese after seeing someone else with macaroni and cheese you're able to add three things and I added chicken, bacon, and poblano peppers. My macaroni and cheese came out looking a little different than the one I saw previously and tasted a little bit bland. My vegan friend commented that they may have given me the vegan one instead on accident. This service was very distant and curt. I know that they were closing around 2pm, at which point he and I think maybe one other person started putting away chairs around us. We quickly left. I will say I did not feel welcome by the service. read more

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Great music, excellent food, friendly vibe. A wide variety of musical styles for free or low cost in a covered outdoor venue create a relaxed atmosphere. The moderate pricing makes it easy to return again for another good time. A small dance floor so you can show off your moves or watch others to liven up the evening. read more

It's Hit or Miss sometimes at Monterey Court. Saturday night was a miss. The opening act, Duolino, they need work. A lot of work. Headliner Sophia Rankin and her band.....what a nice set. Tight sound and Sophia has a great voice. A server did not show i heard. Service was slow and plodding. we continually had to ask for things. Good Reuben, bad pot pie. Worse service. We will be back of course but sometimes it is just a miss. read more

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One of my faves for a night out. Music. Dance floor. Food. Drinks. It's all good stuff. Been here for some of the best local talent. And I will certainly be back for more. read more

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My wife and I had an amazing time!!! Good food, awesome staff, reasonable prices, and crazy good music!! read more

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Hope you enjoy your soda and tea watered down, your beer flat and don't get me started on the food.. and the service to let you down.

4 stars overall 5 stars for the music 3+ stars for the food My partner and I love the unique, quirky space that is Monterey Court. They continue to host great musicians pretty much every night of the week. That hasn't changed. :) Since my last review, Greg, Kelly, and their team have made some positive changes that are important to share. The first is more coverage from the elements - you're still outside, but there is more shade and cooling/heat depending on the season. The next is service. Our recent experiences have been great with prompt delivery of food and frequent check-ins from the server. Finally, there are more vegetarian options available, including some specials! Throughout a trying year, Monterey Court not only looked after the safety of their customers, but also listened to them to further improve customer experience. If you haven't already, come give them a try! read more

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Stuff dates with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon. Yah will be back for this . Service was excellent and people were friendly. Ambiance live music and great night to listen when the weather was wonderful read more

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I know Tucsonans feel this place is something for music, but I have to weigh in. The band both times was great. The acoustics - poor. Drinks - expensive. Food - tasty expensive bar food. Cover charge - expensive. Service - Takes an hour to get food. Then, there are no obvious improvements made to this concrete, drab, uninteresting courtyard. Get a sound system. Do something that helps the bands sound better. Do something that helps with the depressing nature of the venue. So, my last visit recently cost me alone $75. Two small margaritas in a martini glass totaled $28. Entrance was $15. Then a quesadilla and tip were the rest of it. The shops in the courtyard are only open when the venue is open. Hunh? Who can make a living that way? They pack them in, so they will continue to be mediocre and unimproved. Good for them. read more

Went to see The Garland Green Band for Sunday brunch. An exciting up and coming band from Tucson and Canyon Del Oro high school. The music was great and the lead singer had an exciting voice and the other musicians especially the drummer was very good. Food service was hectic. It took a while to get drinks and menus but the food came out quickly once ordered. It was alright, nothing exciting. They were short staffed and the server just worked the evening shift. It's nice to see live music again. They had mister to help with the heat. Parking is either along the street or a dirt parking lot to the west just for Monterey Court events. read more

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We had family visiting from NC. The Tucsonians were playing. Absolutely the best show we've seen there. Server and food were great. Authentic and unique venue. read more

Went there tonight to hear Heather Hardy band and decided to get there early to have dinner. Nightmare! They do not have the capacity to serve even 50 people and yet they managed to take a $15 coverage charge for more than 100 unsuspecting people. We waited 11/2 hours and still did not have a morsel of food! They don't have the capacity or the decency to figure out what they can handle. We are done with them - go at your own risk! read more

I grew up in Tucson and remember when Miracle Mile was full of decent motels, and later, not so decent motels. So, I was curious what Monterey Court was like as a venue. We made reservations early enough to eat dinner and get the lay of the land. The table was ours for the entire evening. Cute little shops and the restaurant's kitchen surround the tables and stage. We noticed a sign giving a heads-up that with the staffing shortage (as so many businesses are experiencing now) service might be a little slower. We were pleasantly surprised to receive excellent service. If there was a staffing shortage, it was not obvious. I ordered chicken pot pie and a side salad. The food was delicious. Others in my party ordered burgers and steak tacos. They all raved about their food. Prices are reasonable and the food was very good. We became huge fans of the band Little House of Funk - a talented, fun band. The dance floor was crowded with all ages - from a young bachelorette party to older adults. Monterey Court is a little crowded, a lot noisy, and 1000% fun. read more

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Fun atmosphere for listening to music. Good drink selection and tasty food. I'm looking forward to coming back again sometime soon!

We've gone to MC weekly for years--great variety of live music, cocktails, and friendly staff--especially Francisco!!! Thank you owners Kelly and Greg!!! read more

Monterey Court is an iconic part of Tucson's Miracle Mile revitalization. This is no generic restaurant where you'll occasionally find a new band -- the Monty embraces everything that's special about live music. This former motor court has been crafted into an eclectic series of shops/gallery studios and a modern café and listening space, with artists taking the stage throughout the week. I've been to two of the "Virginia Cannon Presents" shows (brunch and a Thurs. evening) and was extremely impressed with the venue's efforts to highlight local performers and present a range of genres. The singer/songwriter showcase oozed talent, with Bryan Russell-Lowe, Nick Shelby, and Laura StonethePoet in round one and Derdog, Jon Frailey, and Bobby Ronstadt in round two, followed by the Freddy Parish Trio. And the brunch sets offer everything from featured artists to young artists launching their careers before your eyes. The Monty is a gem, offering the freshest music you'll find in the whole city! read more

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We had a 630pm reservation for a birthday. We arrived early at 620 and were seated immediately. It is 815pm and our food has not come out. Almost 2 hours. We are patient and understanding of the challenges of restaurants but this is really unacceptable. read more

The food is awesome and the service is great. Fun to see a show & have dinner here! However, the sound system could be better. Monterey is a unique location. The refurbished old motor court is super cool. Staff does a fantastic job! Can't wait to come back! read more

I was here for Sunday brunch with four friends. The music was nice, the weather was perfect (early November), the food was good and the prices were reasonable. I enjoyed my Monty Cristo ($13) and also had part of a friend's omelette. A bloody Mary and a cappuccino will each run you $4. It would be nice if the omelettes and Southwest potatoes came with salsa. read more

Worst place in tucson. Terrible business owners and practices. With a graveyard as a view across the street. It's on miracle mile and they charge prices like they are in the foothills with white tablecloths. Uncomfortable seating. High prices for bar food. The only reason to go to Monterey court is to support the band not the establishment. They lost my business for good. read more

Was meaning to write this a minute ago and maybe the situation changed but I doubt it. The most passive-aggressive, unpleasant server I've ever dealt with, we actually left without placing an order, manager saw it all and didn't seem to care. read more

We come for the music which is varied and fun. We indulge in some wine or beer while listening to music. The food looked good but a bit expensive, probably better off eating elsewhere and coming for the music and drinks. Relaxing under the heated area, eclectic shops all around is different. The parking is really really bad though! Beware and you may need to park on the adjacent street. Easy going casual music venue worth looking into. read more

The venue has a lot going for it, a nice outdoor space for live music surrounded by shops, and excellent bands. However, there are some things that need attention. First the table seating is too close together, this makes it difficult to 1. Get to your table 2. Get up from your table (to dance or restroom) 3. Allow servers to easily navigate the space. This leaves those seated at the center table getting a lower level of service than the table on the perimeter. Second they could use more staff, we were there Friday and Saturday, Friday seemed particularly light on staff. Thirdly there is something odd about the billing. My wife and I had 3 Tito's martinis. The bill came and the first charge was 6 martinis at $10 each, then there was a charge for 6 martinis at $4.50. My wife went to ask our server what was going on with the bill and was told the $4.50 was the base Martin charge and the $10 was the upgrade to Tito's?!? So the Tito's martinis were $14.50 each more than 3 times the cost of the well martini. If the martinis were filled to the rim it might not be such a shock but they were only 3/4 filled, meaning I could have poured my wife's martini into my glass (https://youtube.com/shorts/V5ivNVkAUkE?si=piIv6AhX2UYZ7Ovd) Has anyone seen an establishment billing this way on upgraded cocktails before? read more

Rude and grumpy waitress literally asked me what I wanted her to do when I showed her the bug in my plate The waitresses there were grumpy and one of them even kept on loudly repeating she was taking Tuesday off because she was very stressed. Another waitress was doing pull ups and ballet dancing on the back while ignoring the customers. Worst experience ever! Husband got food poisoning. Will never be going back. read more

Monterey Court - Art Galleries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The burger did taste halfway decent. That however did not make up for a restaurant completely not set up for servicing the customer. I'm talking about waiting 30 minutes to get water. 30 more to get food. Never being check on while eating. No condiments in sight. Prices too high. Even a charge for splitting a meal. They do have live music there. That was a plus, atleast with the opening act. The main act was enough to make me run for the hills. Parking actually made me worry about our vehicle and our own safety. The tables seem to be set up to make things difficult and the way it is set up made it impossible for a hard working server to adequately serve patrons the way she was obviously overwhelmed trying to do. read more

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This place was so much fun! The band Shell Shocked was amazing! Really fun crowd We loved the Stuffed Dates with Goat Cheese, Sweet Potato Fries & the Monterey Salad. Great service too! read more

The unique setting and music is the only thing good about the Monty. Service has ALWAYS been poor... Slow, rude, and sometimes magical--the wait staff simply disappears. Before the pandemic the food was good. I can't comment about post pandemic food because the two occasions I ordered food it didn't come. It's really disturbing to have prices of drinks verbally quoted, then seeing a higher price on the bill. I want to like the Monterey Court. Unfortunately, the owner and staff make it impossible. I'm positive if they didn't have live music the business would be just like their neighbors across the street... Dead. read more

Great food, prices very reasonable. There is live music and a dance floor. Definitely recommend read more

Delicious food, nice ambiance, and great service! The live music is awesome too! Would definitely recommend and plan to return.

Tucsonans - why aren't you coming here more? Seriously - great performance venue, super tasty eats, and quaint shops. I know, I know - it's on Miracle Mile - a bit of a sketchy area, but much better than it used to be. Parking is available in a lot to the west for super popular shows, as well. Let's start with the fun stuff -- cocktails! Lots of choices, and a great variety is offered. Craft beers are also on the menu, with a decent rotation. Then we get to the food. For some outrageous reason, the quesadillas are flat out good. Served on a cutting board and bursting with delicious fillings, it could be shared, but I think it is one's right to retain sole custody of this starter. It comes with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. Weekend brunch is a wide variation of choices. How about a Monte Cristo Benedict? Imagine French toast, ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, and maple syrup, served with fried potatoes. Oh, and reasonable mimosas. Totally a reason to get out of bed and traverse into the world. Dinner? Yep, got you covered there, too. A little simpler - burgers, sandwiches, and mac and cheese (that baby can be personalized with various mixings!). I had the fish sandwich and my husband had the pulled pork sandwich -- both of us had the macaroni & cheese as the side. Our plates and bowls were basically clean after we were finished. Then the really fun part -- live music!!! Good music, the kind you can dance to and is actually very pleasant to listen to. That night's band was Little Cloud - such a great band! Outdoor seating is very comfortable, with ample heaters that allows you to hang out for hours without turning into an ice cube (the cocktails help with that, too). So, Tucson, head on over to this groovy place and enjoy all it has to offer! read more

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