The Kon Tiki is an iconic tiki bar in Tucson and has been open since the mid-60's! My husband and I…read moretry to go with friends at least twice a year because the atmosphere, tropical drinks, dark lighting, beautiful fish tank, Polynesian masks, and retro vibe are all so fun! Recently, we decided to go in because I wanted to purchase their new tiki glass collectible. It's the first time they've come out with a glass in decades! Saguaro themed! I love it! We sat at the bar and immediately ordered a few tropical drinks and a sampler plate. It was definitely bar food but, still tasty. The biggest surprise was their ribs! They were seasoned well, the sauce was flavorful, and the meat was cooked perfectly. It hit the spot! Service was great, and the best part was the people watching. It was busy on the Saturday evening we went in and the energy was lively. We're looking forward to heading back in for one of their themed events.

Catching up on some reviews from earlier this year…read more We went to the legendary Kon Tiki on a Sunday because it was advertised on the website and their front door as vintage tiki music and vibes from 4-11 every Sunday (image attached). Nope. Modern soft alternative playing (if that's even a thing). Some of our AZ tiki friends had told us that they have had both the best mai tai they've ever had here - and the worst mai tai they've ever had here. I ordered a mai tai hoping for the former, but received the latter. While the interior is still cool - the iconic sign is in disrepair and it feels like they're just phoning in a half-hearted attempt at keeping the bar alive - instead trading on its history. A disappointing total miss. 3 stars for the classic interior - but not much else.

I was here on Monday evening. They have a jazz band playing live music from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m…read more These guys are great and are associated with the national award winning Tucson Jazz Institute. Every Monday night. I had the Spaghetti Carbonara. Wow! White sauce, bacon--yes bacon!--and peas. Yeah...peas. It actually worked quite well. The peas were a good complimentary flavor and texture. The whole thing was amazingly good. And the toast on ciabatta was perfect! Light toasty crunch on the outside with butter and garlic and nice fluffy bread on the inside. Youi can even order a side of this lovely bread. Since the jazz was outside, this is where I dined. It was chilly out but they had gas bonfires going that made it comfortable. I think the waitress was the only one working for both outside (where I dined and listened to the band) and inside, so I didn't get checked on as often as I would have liked. I had to get up and get my own drink refill from the bar, but I don't fault her. She was pleasant serving us. I recommend this restaurant and the Monday night jazz is a bonus. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

I think, overall, this is an okay hotel bar, but emphasizing on hotel bar. Here's the good - The…read morefood menu is vast and is impressive, the staff seem to be friendly, and it's a nicely styled design with indoor and outdoor dining space, but, and pivoting to the not so great, during my stay, the staff appeared low energy and eager to give you your check. What I mean here is, the service was satisfactory, but I'm not inclined to stay or hang out - the vibe was more of a silent encouragement to move along. Be aware for travelers, according to Arizona state law, you cannot bring any outside purchased alcoholic beverage in the gazebo, patio, or in the pool area. The staff stated you cannot bring any beverage they sold you on this property into the pool area either, which conflicted with signage. Overall, I'd describe the few times I visited during my stay as, "so-so" or "fine, but would rather find somewhere else."

I was blown away with how amazing both the service and our meals were. I'll be honest I had didn't…read morereally have any expectations going into it as I only know Corbetts for the pickleball part attached. The Fish N Chips were so crispy, served hot, and the sauce was fresh. I stay away from seafood in the desert but it was phenomenal and I will be back just for those. Our server (I wish I could remember her name) she had black long hair, late 20's early 30s. She was incredible. 10/10

Came in for a work lunch, service was good as we were the only party there at the time. The place…read moreseems like a really fun vibe and is probably a lot of fun in a different setting that isn't a quick work lunch, I would've loved to do the pickleball! I had the bratwurst, which is a current special. Not sure how long this special is running. It was fine...nothing really special to say about it, it wasn't bad, but don't think I'd get it again. I was not a fan of the fries, they were soft and limp. Needed some crunch! Nothing really notable to mention, but I would come back at night or to play pickleball to give it another shot.

Stayed at the Graduate and was recommended to go up to the rooftop, bar and restaurant, the…read moreMoonstone, and enjoy the views and a drink. The service is great, and the crowd was mostly college kids. It was very warm tonight so we stayed inside, but there were some groups sitting outside and enjoying their cocktails.

This rooftop location is absolutely beautiful. The ambiance is spectacular. The outdoor seating is…read morecozy and spread out. It was nice that my team of 10 people was able to sit comfortably together. The customer service was great-our host was friendly and knowledgeable regarding the menu. I ordered a strawberry margarita. The waitress pointed out that there was not a lot of strawberry flavor added. The color of the margarita was light orange. I honestly didn't care for the drink. I barely took three sips. I will try something different if I visit this place again. I am giving The Mooonstone three stars due to its ambiance and customer service.

Amazing bar! Great food options with friendly staff. Plenty of seating and good people watching!read more

The Boxyard is a favorite hub for friends near and far to convene when we find ourselves back in…read moreTucson. We love the variety of food options and quick service bar. However, this weekend was the last time we will be patrons. We were sitting on a patio table and night with a giant umbrella blocking half the table. We took the umbrella and rested it against the wall. An employee came and silently started putting it back on the table. We asked if there was something that could be done so we could see each other. He gave us a nasty look and said "I'm going to put it back right where it belongs". He then proceeded to open the umbrella with no warning. The umbrella hit two of the women in our party and left marks. He then stopped, looked at us, and said "are you happy now?" We left soon after. This individual was a male wearing a black hat and had a black beard. If you do find yourself back at the boxyard, I would be aware of this individual. I would like to add that the majority of our party was sober, and nobody was drunk. We are not hopeful justice will be served. We are, however, glad to have had some delicious cocktails despite the circumstances.

Started by being welcomed and sat in a manner that felt like I was almost expected. Denae was…read moreincredible! She was quick to the table, introduced herself, and offered a beer sample and great recommendations for food right off the bat. The menu is ideal with selections while staying manageable to ensure quality. Ordered the Enchiladas with carnitas. The food came out fast and the presentation was excellent. Everything was delicious and seasoned perfectly. If you're in downtown Tucson, this is a great spot for dinner and a drink.

We needed a little snack after having some beers and really wanted something cheesy. I searched…read morenearby restaurants for quesadillas since Tucson is known for them, and Chela's had the highest rating. The restaurant is large with great Mexican decor. We sat at the bar and received great service from the bartender. We ordered queso fresco and a crispy tortilla topped with cheese and birria. Both were very cheesy and delicious.

I was on a work trip and it was recommended to go to Elliott's from the hotel. Went there to get…read morethe sports recap on the soccer have a couple of beers and some dinner. Gotta tell you this place is fantastic. Ashley and Hayley were great fun, very prompt and very pleasant. Thanks you guys.

Thoroughly enjoyed our food quite a bit at Elliott's on Congress on a very wet and rainy night,…read morethis past November. I forgot which night it was now since we stayed in DT Tucson for Tour de Tucson from Thursday to Sunday. Oh, Actually I think it was a Saturday night because I remember wanting to go somewhere that had TVs that would show the Vegas F1 race. We got a table without reservation and they didn't have anything F1 on TV.. so we started just watching from our phone but then I noticed one of the main TVs above the bar started showing F1.. Now, I don't know if the servers of Elliott's were that observant and awesome or, they were already planning to show it once the race started... I choose to believe that our server was so awesome that she noticed we were watching F1 race on our tiny phone and put it on TV for us!! Honestly, just for that, 5 stars in my book. What also is a bonus is how good their food is. Sometimes you get nervous going to a local bar because food is not always good...though the people who run it and the place might be fun. However, you get all of the above at Elliott's. We ordered some mussels (cooked to perfection, not overcooked at all), pear salad, pineapple cider (delish), fish tacos, and steak. Everything was pleasantly yummy and the star was the mussels, which I did not expect to taste this fresh and delish, talking about setting low expectations and be pleasantly surprised! Overall, highly recommend. It did get darker and lots more busy and loud as we finished dinner and the Vegas F1 race finished. Def the place to bring people and friends to hang out and enjoy good food!

This is our go to place for karaoke for the last 4 years…read more We have tried other places, but always end up leaving them to come here. The crowd is always great and I've always felt comfortable singing. The drink specials are always great and they allow me to experience something new.

Stayed at the royal sun dive hotel. Restaurant is now a karaoke bar. Judging by the hotel I…read morewouldn't have set foot in the restaurant anyway