An unexpected pleasure, reminds me of a 60's barbecue restaurant I used go to. Food was fantastic.

At Silver Saddle Steakhouse, step right in, take a seat, Where old west flavors and bustle meet, Like Lil Abner's and Daisy Mae's but lighter in fee, A steakhouse scene for you and for me, No filet mignon - oh no, not a bite! NY strip was good, but no mesquite in sight, A salad bar here, a server so quick, A crowd that is buzzing, lively and thick - But just when you're settled, just when you're late... They close up shop at the stroke of eight. read more

This establishment NEVER fails us. From always being on time with your reservation too always cooking your meat to perfection too always providing great service. The value of what you get with your order with 'sides' is not done anywhere else around. Once you decide on your meat, you get a baked potato, cowboy beans, salad bar and rolls with your meal. All included and no 'extra' charges. They cook the 'BEST' steaks and prime rib in town. They pump the people though at an excellent pace as it is always very busy with customers. Highly recommend making reservations or you will be waiting for a bit. It's a 'True' Arizona 'Cowboy Restaurant' with great friendly service and amazing food! If you have not experienced this Old Gem' as of yet you are truly missing out on a great dining experience! read more

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The baked potato was excellent. Unfortunately that was where the excellent stopped at. Whoever prepped the salad sized the pieces for a horse. We had the porterhouse, supposedly medium rare. It came out with over half of it blue. A good vet with a little luck could have brought it back to life. They apparently lost the salt shaker in the kitchen. I think they had Jimmy looking for it, but he cut his foot on a pop top and had to head back home. All in all a truly disappointing $70 meal. They did end up comping the steak since less than half was edible. read more

When someone asks for a steak house recommendations in Tucson, this is usually one of the first places that pops up so ive always wanted to try it. I get why people like this place. It's not a fancy steak place but serves good quality meat.and the having salad bar is always nice. I love the South Western feel of this restaurant and it particularly felt nice coz I went there after watching the rodeo. Service is great and I do agree with many people that this place is a true Tucson staple that you have to try at least once. read more

Silver Saddle Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I could not make up my mind where I wanted to celebrate Mother's Day dinner, and of course I had not made a reservation anywhere. My kids have never been to Silver Saddle and I wanted to share this dining experience with them. I called to see if they were accepting walk ins. They said yes but unsure of the wait time depending on the time we arrive. We went to mass and heading over around 6pm. We had a 30 min wait and an amazing dinner and service! I love that it is still a rustic steakhouse with the open mesquite grill inside! The smell is so incredible. Our server was so nice and patient since we haven't been in over 20 years at least. Their menu has so many nice choices and depending on your meal it may include so many extras! We really enjoyed our chicken and steaks! They all were cooked to perfection! Baked potatoes were delicious along with the soup and fresh salad from their salad bar. Our dinner rolls were excellent too. Thank you for a memorable dinner with my family! read more

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A warm and rustic atmosphere was created inside the Silver Saddle Steakhouse and Tapadera Lounge. In keeping with old southwest tradition, a custom steel and brick mesquite wood grill and pit were built. An antique buggy wheel with welded horseshoes attached serve to raise the cooking grill to appropriate levels above the smoky mesquite wood fire. Burning Arizona's native mesquite wood lends an unmatched smoke flavor to the food, plus this amazing wood, while burning, can produce temperatures which can exceed 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, so we suggest that no one stand too close to our open fire. Excellent steaks, prepare to order. Service is top notch. Delicious tasting steaks. Thick and juicy! The place is clean and inviting. One of our favorite steak houses. Give it a try. read more

Silver Saddle Steakhouse - Steak and beans plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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We had an unexpected long visit to the nearby VA center and were starving and looking for something close by. I saw the sign for the steakhouse and that fit the bill. We knew we were getting something special with the throwback classic western steakhouse vibe, and seeing the fire pit grill sealed the deal! The Hubbs got the sampler and I got the bone-in ribeye special. Everything was fabulous. I love the yeasty soft pillows of rolls (they are not stingy about bringing more!) They have a decent salad bar, but we both opted for the French onion soup, which was cheesy good. My only suggestion is to add beef stock to the soup base as it was very pale - but still full of onion goodness. We ended up taking more than half our meals home, so although a little pricey, we got two meals out of it. Our server was great - very efficient. Refills on our water and lemonade appeared without asking. I love that! Lots of staff to remove soiled plates. Very nice. We will be back. read more

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We came here for dinner about 4:30 on a Friday night. A lot of customers were rocking cowboy hats and we even saw some boots with spurs. I ordered some drinks along with the 10 ounce NY strip steak. The steak comes with a trip to the salad bar, which was awesome. My steak arrived with a loaded baked potato and cowboy beans plus bread. My steak was cooked medium rare and think thy deliver it deliberately unseasoned so you can do it your self. I just added a dash of salt and it was perfect. The potato was delicious and the beans were super tasty. For $34 I received a lot of food, a steak any bigger would have been too much for me. The interior is no frills cowboy themed steakhouse. I shall return when in Tucson again. read more

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What a great place to eat if you live in Tucson or you're visiting like me. My aunt loves this place and I've never been before so why not? The steaks are cooked to order so it comes hot off the grill to your table and I love it! My steak was cooked medium rare and it was delicious. This restaurant has been around for 30 years I believe and it's worth every penny and worth the wait if there's a line. We went around 4pm and it shortly became packed inside, the service was great and fast. We left with our bellies full and no room for dessert. It is an older restaurant so the booths are made for smaller sized people, so if you are a little chunky definitely sit at a table. They have a bar area as well, and they have plenty of space for large parties, if you do have a party of 5 or more call or go online to make a reservation. I liked that the meal came with either a salad bar or a soup, I would've loved to eat more than one plate of salad but I'm glad I didn't because I got so much food. I had a baked potato, and a 10oz NY steak, it also came along with baked beans and dinner rolls. I highly recommend eating here you'll enjoy every bite of food. And come with an empty stomach. read more

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This is an old school Route 66 style western steak house. In business for decades and unchanged. Steaks cooked over an open mesquite wood fire , simple salad bar with real house made dressing (blue cheese A+) simple side of a well prepared baked potato and bread. Our server Faith was fantastic, with great recommendations and a convincing speech on why we should try the mud pie for dessert (we did). We had a T Bone and a bone in ribeye- cooked to absolute perfection my a real pit master. Tender and full of flavor, just needed the requisite salt and pepper for me. The have a shaker of the secret house seasoning on the table and it was great on the baked potato. This place is rough saw wood and black booths. Old west for sure. If you are looking for linen table clothes and table attendants, probably not your spot. Highly recommended. Hidden gem read more

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This place is **Exceptional**! Karen our server never missed a beat. Every trip to the table she never walked away empty handed. Even if it meant a piece of straw paper! She truly was the best. Management, take note & Clone her. Started with "Trio" app of Zucchini, mushrooms & onion rings. All great! Dinner was perfect. Perfectly cooked, served etc., even down to a *cold salad fork* the way it should be. Salad bar h ad such a great selection. My prime rib couldn't of been done any better. The T-Bone steak for my Wife, again cooked perfect! Baked potatoes were the bomb!! Fresh Scallions, sour cream & butter. Even the skins of the potato were done right! Rolls & butter, where do you get them? Outstanding! We took desserts home. Cheesecake & apple pie. Delish. Table $137+ Tip. Worth every penny & we'll be back for sure! Thanks so much!! Finally, great service, food and prices. read more

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A group of 9 of us ate this this noon. All our food was good but I order the dessert & it had been in the freezer too long & was frozen solid without much taste! Should have sent it back but didn't! The whole experience was very interesting and service was excellent! read more

Great atmosphere, super service, we love the porterhouse steak. With the salad bar makes a great meal to share. A definite must when visiting Tucson. P read more

I'm a local and I find it hard to get a good steak so usually just end up grilling one at home. But my friend and I wanted to try this place because we know it's iconic to Tucson and she wanted to take me out for my birthday. So we made reservations for Sunday when they opened for lunch, there was already a line at the door before they opened and it honestly didn't seem like they cared about the reservations they just sat everyone at that time. It's definitely a cowboy feel, if you've been to pinnacle peak id say the food and vibes are the same. Service was good! Never felt neglected and made sure we had our drinks refilled and food came out promptly We both ordered NY strip, baked potato loaded that included the bread and salad bar. The bread was actually REALLY Good I wish they gave more out or maybe they did and I didn't ask. The salad bar was very basic but they do seem to make their dressings in house. Let's get down to the main course, the steak now it was cooked to the correct temperature but when I say this is the most flavorless steak I've had I mean it. I'm pretty sure they just take the steak and cook it without any seasoning. The meat was tender and nice but seriously no seasoning. They do give you the ranch style beans which I don't really care for but the baked potato was nice and we got it loaded. Overall, it's very cowboy style and too bland for me. But I'm glad I finally got to try it. read more

Silver Saddle Steakhouse - NY 10 oz. N.Y. Strip Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's unfortunate that we came in today and the quality has just taken a nose dive. But I'll start with the service, and it was great. Very attentive, answered all our questions, and overall great. The prime rib was still great. My parents and I split a cowboy cut, and it was enough for all 3 of us. Bread still soft, fresh, and delicious. Now, where they fell short. Two steaks were rough and dry. The Sampler Trio was just meh. They looked well done, but tasted OK, however that looks an taste is indicative of old oil. You can see the difference from a few years back to today. My nieces mac and cheese was both luke warm, and bland. I don't know if that's by design for kids, but Stouffer's has better tasting Mac and cheese. Hell, IKEA does too. Beer served in a glass which felt like it was just cleaned, ie: WARM GLASSS. Overall, I know we'll be back here because the prime rib is still a winner, but everything else was just mediocre today. read more

Silver Saddle Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This was my first time trying this steakhouse, just off the freeway on a feeder road heading toward the airport -- so that should set the scene. The building looks like it's been around for a while, with lots of character, rugged décor, dark wood, and leather seating. Definitely has that old-school steakhouse vibe. Our server took our order and dropped off our food... and then completely disappeared. We didn't see him again, which was disappointing. You settle your bill at the front when you leave, so just a heads-up: don't accidentally dine and dash! We arrived after the lunch rush, so the place wasn't too busy, though a nearby group was celebrating a birthday and added fun energy. The menu is surprisingly extensive, and they even offer an all-you-can-eat salad bar with soup and beans, though we skipped it. I'm not a big steak eater, so I went with the Silver Saddle Cheddar Burger with no cheese. It had a strong open-flame grilled flavor and tasted like lean charbroiled patty--pretty delicious. My friend ordered the BBQ Beef sandwich with slaw. If you're looking for fancy plating or artisanal breads, this is not the spot. But if you want authentic, no-frills grill flavor, it's worth stopping by. If our server hadn't vanished, my rating would probably be higher. read more

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Old school steak house serving Western style mesquite smoked very average cut steaks. Nuttin pretentious here including the well-worn interior. Spouse and I split the strip steak and for that we were charged a $6.95 split fee but the kitchen didn't actually split the meal onto separate plates. That said, you do get one additional side for your $6.95 so it wasn't a total loss. Salads are self-serve from a modest salad bar. Everything was actually decent in sort of a Walmart steak kind of way but the entire experience comes off as a little tired. Out the door with tip was about $50 and honestly, your money and the food quality goes considerably farther at a more upscale, contemporary steak establishment such as Forbes. read more

With reservations, we were seated right away. The old school cowboy decor is amazing, making you feel welcomed and comfortable. Our server was prompt and very nice. We all ordered the Prime Rib, which was prepared perfectly medium-rare. The salad bar had a nice variety and was fresh. We all left feeling VERY full and content. Highly recommend! read more

Ate here while in town for business on a recommendation from a co worker. This place is an absolute gem. The atmosphere is typical old school steak house, which I love. The staff were friendly, courteous and on the spot with service. Our drinks never went empty. There were 3 of us and we had different steaks, Rib eye, Prime Rib and Sirloin and these were the best steaks we have had in a very very long time. They were grilled over an open flame using mesquite wood. The char was perfect, cooked to perfection and excellent flavor. Highly recommend this steak house if you are ever in town read more

Silver Saddle Steakhouse - 10 oz. Top Sirloin Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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It's like walking into a converted monster barn warmed by mesquite wood stoves - oh the aroma wafting in the air of meat grilling over mesquite! The seating and layout are fairly typical steakhouse design, but that open pit... it's beautiful. For the meat lover, one look and you're in love. This humongous overhanging grill is pulled up or down as needed for cooking temperatures, and the brick faced pit exudes pure country! The Pitmaster is definitely a Grand Master in performing his art of cookery on this monstrosity - and cooking the goods to perfection. I must say, in Tucson, this is one of the best and tastiest steak joints around. As far as steak houses go, they offer a decent selection of goodies for your table. I was pleasantly surprised at the diverse items on the menu. During lunch they offer sammiches the likes of Cheese Steak, the Silver Saddle Cheddar Burger, a grilled pastrami and Swiss, Ham or Turkey sammiches as well as a Patty Melt, not to mention a Reuben! Not to mention Steak & Shrimp or Barbecue Baby Back Ribs. We stopped in for lunch recently and started our lunch with their perfectly breaded and tender and delish deep-fried mushrooms. But we were amazed at our orders when they arrived at the table - my wife ordered the Cheese Steak Sandwich of a lean and mean mesquite grilled steak that was beautifully topped with perfectly grilled onions, with bell peppers, and topped with both cheddar and jack cheese, inside a great French roll. I had their 10 oz. perfectly medium rare Kansas City Steak with some perfectly prepared and delish steak fries (crispy outside and tender inside) and a superb order of their cowboy beans (love them beans). Once you bite into their food, you quickly understand why they've been around since 1984! They're great at what they do! Not only that, but they are also fantastic at their hospitality. Great service, fantastic attention and the layout is apropos to how and what they offer. Their custom metal and brick mesquite wood grill and pit are a work of art (yeah, I do consider this art). And the Pit Master is a superb Steak Meister! Kudos to the owners, the staff and especially the Pit Master! read more

Good steaks. Not phenomenal, but definitely above average. The place is like stepping back in time, but not in a contrived way. It reminds of the early 80s when salad wagons were the rage. Nestled in the parking lot of a seedy motel (don't worry, it's safe), bet the decor has changed little since it opened which, in this case, is a good thing. No frills. Good fun. read more

service is great prime rib is the best I've ever had. great place to hang out and have dinner.

The inside of this place is a bit dated, but the staff is very friendly and the food is good. I would say overall it's an excellent value for the price. They clearly have a loyal customer base because everyone there seemed like a regular. The steaks were well cooked and I really loved the beans that I picked as a side. The menu has everything that you might expect from a steakhouse. It is not the fanciest place you'll go and I have had better steaks but as an overall experience, I'd say it is worth a visit. I would go back again. read more

First timers..Always have wanted to come here and it was a great choice. We got seated quick but it's busy iam sure there's usually a wait. They do take reservations. We got seated in the bar area and that was fine next time I'll request the opposite room. My steak was cooked to perfection And the beans are good. My daughter got the prime rib and she loved it with the bake potato loaded. They had self serve salads bar. She also had the soap veggie beef it was good. We loved the old time feel and ambience. Service was great. Will definitely be back.... read more

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Definitely a 5 star meal! 17oz ribeye cooked to perfection was only 39.95 it can with some of the most delicious beans I've had in some time not like lil abners or pinnacle peak these beans are great. Steak fries and a trip to the salad bar was the perfect meal. My wife ordered the broiled chicken which she said was okay probably best not to order chicken at a steakhouse. We made a reservation and were seated right away and the waiter and busboys were very attentive to our needs and clearly the table. The dining area was very clean and it was nice to be able to see the chefs cooking the steaks on the open grill. read more

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We order a medium rare steak it was not even warm it was so raw no seasoning on the steak. The baked potato was delicious.

Dinner in the desert! Don't judge a book by its cover. Felt like I was in a scene of an old western. Located right off the highway. Lots of seating and decent pricing. They do have a $6.95 split plate fee but it's worth it because the portions are large enough to share. Everything was seasoned and cooked well. I loved the salad bar. Be sure to pile high as you can only go once. However the rolls are unlimited. Everyone was so welcoming and the cooks are certified on that grill! 16oz NY Strip cooked medium Baked potato loaded Salad bar Waitress: Karen she was so sweet, patient and personable. She gave great tips and gave us to-go drinks without us having to ask she is top tier. read more

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I'm a supporter of old school places, so it was the classic neon sign that attracted me to Silver Saddle. The location is a little weird and the place itself is a little rough around the edges, but if the food and service is good, I'm totally fine with all that. Unfortunately, I found the food and service underwhelming. On the positive side, my steak was cooked exactly to temperature. And nothing was actually bad, it was that the rest of the experience was kind of average. The fried mushroom appetizer seemed like they were your standard issue frozen variety. The salad bar is okay, but not as many options as I was hoping. The famous cowboy beans were pretty bland. My loaded potato was good. The steak, while cooked to temp, was strangely butchered into an oddball shape. We were definitely not the last people in the restaurant, but the staff started cleaning up while we were still eating. Definitely one of my pet peeves, especially since we were seated near the host stand and near one of the main service areas. Service was pretty inattentive. I wouldn't go back. read more

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Been meaning to check out this place for a couple years since it is a known locally owned restaurant. The space is cool- rustic feel with an open mesquite wood fire grill where you get to see your meal cook. In addition to the dining area- they have a cocktail lounge with the same menu and a decent drink menu. Service was super nice and attentive. As for the food, it was okay. The Trio platter was just the right amount of greasy and delicious. The French onion soup was bland and so was the chowder... the salad bar appeared to have been a better option. The ribeye was not as tender as I had hoped and the sides were okay... on the bland side. They are known for mesquite wood fired steaks and while I do like the mesquite smoked... the actual steak meat was not great. Glad I tried this place for the historical significance- but not some place I would be rushing back to. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience here was disappointing enough that I feel compelled to warn others, if you are particular about your steak. The only reason this review is getting one star instead of zero is because our server was genuinely kind and attentive. She was the only positive part of the evening. Unfortunately, the food was a completely different story. The soup and mushroom appetizer were fine, but the steaks and sides were a major letdown. We ordered three steaks cooked medium, and all of them came out closer to blue. Our 13-year-old, who normally loves steak, took one bite and barely touched the rest of her meal. My partner and I both ordered New York strips. He is far less picky than I am and still said it wasn't very good. Mine was sent back, and when it returned it was closer to medium, but it looked like it had simply been thrown under a broiler to rush the cook. The outside was overdone, they all lacked seasoning, and there was no sign it had been basted or prepared with much care. My cocktail was also disappointing, it tasted nothing like it should have for a very common drink. Even the kids' meals missed the mark. Our 6-year-old loves mac and cheese and could not even finish half of hers. For a bill of over $150, the experience felt incredibly disappointing and nowhere near worth the price. If you care about the quality or preparation of your steak, I would strongly recommend choosing a different steakhouse. read more

Pros Quick and efficient service The salad bar was fresh and tasty Beans were on point Hubby enjoyed his steak and shrimp Baked potatoes were cooked well Cons Location and parking are a little tricky Not really any ambiance so I wouldn't recommend it for date night My half chicken was cooked well but devoid of any flavor at all - the bbq sauce saved it, kinda A $7 split plate charge?!? We would go again the next time we are in Tucson read more

As I like to say - it does what it says on the tin! You want a "classic" meat and three with a salad bar and 70s decor, this is the place. Steaks are good, bar is proficient. Service is usually solid. We split about 50/50 between bar and dining room and notice no appreciable difference. When I get tired of my "local" (with the initials DM) this is a quick Uber ride away! read more

We stopped off here on the way to tombstone and Bisby. Never been there before. Love the history of it. Our bartender was amazing. What a sweetheart. The steak/prime rib was absolutely delicious. We got it quickly no complaints. We definitely go there again and the prices were good. read more

Great steaks! Good salad bar! Great ambiance! Great service! Loved it! Definitely would come back when I'm in town! read more

Best steak I've ever had! Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Will definitely come here again next time I'm in Tucson.

Silver saddle steakhouse is everything you expect from a great steakhouse. Lots of choices on the menu, Western decor, and open pit flame. After about 10 minutes, we were seated and got our drinks and salad plates. The salad bar is medium size with your salad, few toppings and dressings. The great thing is, is that the open pit is right across from the salad bar and you can see and smell them cooking steaks, ribs, burgers, chicken, and anything else that is on there. My wife got the special that was not on the menu the bone in ribeye, and I got the king cut prime rib. Now, my daughter was picky when we took her here because she did not care for the way the prime rib comes out. They put Ajou on the plate, put the prime rib on that and bring it out which might bring it is the way it should be because that keeps it flavorful and juicy and doesn't let it dry out. I guess if you don't like it that way you can request it differently. My wife's ribeye was cooked very nicely was not even able to help her finish it. We both chose the big potatoes to go with our meal. Everything was delicious. Service was good and for the two of us just a tad over 100 with tip. read more

King's Cut Prime Rib last night X 3, medium rare - absolutely fantastic. Seriously, for Prime Rib - I believe this is as good as it gets in Tucson, and it is GOOD! (El Corral, Pinnacle Peaks "Forget-about-it"). Recommend the loaded potato & requesting 'real cheese' vice the standard cheese 'sauce'. Cowboy beans and the soft warm rolls, wonderful. Tip of the hat to Christy Q. who is in my top 5 servers ever! Always present but never there, forward thinking, polite, knows the menu - just 10-star service, thank you Christy and appreciate the hard work Silver Saddle team. read more

Big fan of Silver Saddle Steakhouse. They have the best prime rib I've encountered in four years of living in Tucson and probably some of the best prime rib I've had in my 50+ years on this planet. And I grew up on a beef farm. The vibe is hometown and I love it. The server was very attentive without being overwhelming. We didn't have to wait long on a Saturday night without reservations. It's not overly loud and there's something for everyone on the menu. Again, the best prime rib in Tucson. Go get some. read more

One great throw-back Tucson Steakhouse. We stumbled in because we were in the area and Yelpers said "go". Great menu. Covers all the meat, rib, chicken bases. We ordered The Queen Prime Rib and it was a perfect share, with sides and salad. Excellent service by server newbie Stetson. Ask for him. Everyone we interacted with was super-duper. Clean bathrooms thanks for that. Especially cool was the open grill. read more

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