Nice restaurant. Been here a few times, some with colleagues for lunch…read more Food is good. I've had a variety of things, some Mexican dishes, some American. Did a breakfast once. I wouldn't say that it is top of the line cooking, but it is very delicious and definitely worth a visit this side of town. Parking can be a little challenging, they do share a parking lot with other businesses, but close in, there are not that many spots. Service is always friendly and makes you feel comfortable. Interesting atmosphere with flamingos galore and other things decorating the inside. Gives it somewhat of a party and fun feel. Food comes out in a timely manner even when they are very busy. Prices are reasonable. Give it a try, I think you'll like it. 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!

Love this place! The service here is always so warm and welcoming, and makes me love my visits. The…read moreinside has a cool decor, and a nice outside patio that is enclosed. The food is delicious. Also, the plates are enormous, so you'll definitely have some leftovers. If you're near the airport and looking for breakfast, skip Denny's and Waffle House and opt for Sunny Daze. The price point is the same (actually probably better), so you just get way more bang for your buck. Easy choice.

Ok so I was in the area and finally stopped here. It was midday, so I can't speak to the night time…read morevibe or security issues. The place is your typical sports bar, well designed with lots of TV's for sports viewing. The beer selection was a bit disappointing, but the beers were cold and reasonably priced. I didn't have any food as I just had lunch with a friend over at Olive Garden. Yes the girls wear skimpy outfits which is the gimmick, and it's not a bad one, LOL. The bartender was quite friendly and service was efficient. Not to mention she was easy on the eyes. Overall my experience here was fine, the music wasn't overly loud, and Olympic coverage was on most of the TV's. Again not sure about at night, but during the day this place was just fine.

Placed my drink order (Arnold Palmer), took a couple of sips and it was watered down ice tea with a…read morelemon slice. Gave my food order 6 boneless wings and fries. Complained about my drink and was offered a Coke. I think she said they were out of lemonade. Waited so long for my food I had to ask twice what was taking so long. Finally brought my chicken wings without the fries. Thought, well maybe they will bring them soon. They never arrived, but the check did when I asked for it. Looked at the check and it included fries. Told the waitress I wasn't happy and asked her to review my check. After a few times she said oh the fries. I said, yes I didn't get them. She said I'll get a new bill. Came back with new bill less ff. Gave her my credit card, she rang it up, came back laid it on the table, said nothing and left .

Food was good, service was fast-ish, and employees were nice. The inside of the establishment was…read morevery clean.

I've always had consistently good experiences at First Watch, both in Arizona and Florida, which is…read morewhy this visit stood out for the wrong reasons. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before our server, Diana, came to take our drink order. After placing it, there was another extended wait before we saw her again. While she was assisting another table, I asked about our drinks, and she mentioned she would be right with us, but it was still quite a while before they arrived. Once we received our drinks and placed our food order, service became very limited. When our food was delivered, both my stepson and I had empty drinks, and there was no acknowledgment or offer for refills. I had to ask, which shouldn't typically be necessary. We also requested pico, which took additional time to receive. Throughout the rest of the meal, there were no check-ins to see how the food was or if we needed anything. The next interaction we had was when the check was dropped off. I understand that restaurants can get busy and delays happen, but attentive service, especially something as simple as checking in and keeping drinks refilled, goes a long way. Guests do notice these details, and they directly impact the overall experience, as well as the tips servers receive. I'm sharing this because I know this restaurant is capable of much better, based on past visits. I hope this was just an off day and not the standard moving forward.

It's only halfway through 2026, but I already know this will make my Top 5 restaurants of the year…read more It brings me such joy to happily pay for food that truly deserves its price tag - and I'd gladly pay more. So many higher-end expensive restaurants serve bland, tasteless food, meanwhile this amazing mid-ranged restaurant is serving some of the best dishes I've ever had. The smashed chicken was probably the best chicken dish I have ever had at a restaurant. The skin was perfectly crispy while the meat was juicy and well-seasoned. The ginger and herb salsa verde was so fresh and aromatic. The cilantro rice complimented the lemongrass aioli perfectly. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and I'm usually one to reach for the salt shaker at most restaurants. Smoked olives are a concept I have never considered before. It's a concept that was executed perfectly here. So savory, flavorful, and complex. I'd love to have a few with a dirty martini. Speaking of drinks, my Casino gin cocktail was great. Perfect level of sweetness and tartness. I knew I had to order dessert after how good everything else was, even though I am usually not a dessert person. The oolong tea cake was nothing short of incredible. The tea flavor was subtle but paired well with the fluffy and light honey buttercream. Not too sweet at all. Of course, the service was great too. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. My first experience at 5 points made me realize that this is what restaurants should strive to be. I can tell there is passion poured into every dish with every ingredient thoughtfully melded together. I can't wait to bring everyone I know here so they can experience this too!!

We called about 45 minutes in advance on a Sunday morning to see if we could get reservations, and…read morewe were so pleased when they said they could accommodate us. The drink menu is extensive- everyone loved what they ordered, and there were several other things we wanted too! The shrubs and Coca Cola with espresso were the favorite picks. We tried the orange almond (gluten free!) cake, which was amazing. We also tried the banana cake with tahini cream. My main course of kale Caesar salad was amazing, and the portion was so generous I had lunch for two days! Everyone else raved about their food. The service was so friendly and helpful. The location was spacious and airy. Highly recommend you check it out!

We wanted a quiet, comfortable restaurant near the airport, and after reading several reviews, SOL…read moreBar & Grill was exactly what we hoped to find! It was a perfect place to meet someone who had just flown in to TIA. It's a short drive over from the airport with lots of comfortable booths, and plenty of free parking. Our server Justin, was awesome - super friendly, and understood from the get-go that we would be hanging out for a few hours, waiting for someone else's flight to arrive. The food and drink selections were plentiful, and the place went from being relatively quiet to hopping with customers of all ages, to quiet again. Justin handled all the tables, making sure to check on us, too. Before we left, we complimented his ability to multitask with such an upbeat attitude - always smiling - which added to how much we enjoyed our experience. We ordered the hummus plate, the salmon entree, and the apple pecan salad and all were delicious. Definitely a great place to consider for a meal when picking up hungry travelers, or for a satisfying meal when arriving to Tucson hungry with no idea where to find decent options. ¡Gracias, Justin, and SOL!

Well, first of all, this is a hotel restaurant/bar. We…read morewere informed by our server that they accept room charge or debit/credit card only. Kitchen is s l o w. Chips, salsa, Guacamole and SOL tacos should take no more than 10-15 minutes. Asking to top off waters was a real test of skills. Salsa is spicy. Don't say you weren't warned. I thought it was good but my friend, not so much. She said the Guacamole was also spicy. The beef on the tacos was crunchy. That was a first. Interesting clientele... I suppose because we're by an airport, in a hotel, that all those things play a big part. Food - mediocre. Ambience - it's a bar/restaurant, not much more to say. Service - well I'll say the place appears to be understaffed.

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

At Silver Saddle Steakhouse, step right in, take a seat,…read moreWhere 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.

I brought someone who hadn't been here yet despite being a self-declared foodie and living in…read moreTucson for 3 years (whaaat)! Suffice to say she absolutely raved - placing it on par with many of the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants she has sampled back east. And, we agreed, when Michelin publishes its first-ever SouthWest U.S. edition later this year (2026) I recognize getting a star is a mighty fete but if Tito/Pep does not at least make its S.W. Bib list I will know the fix is in. We started with the Queso Fundido ($13) - with chewy cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and beef chorizo it was a perfect blend of meaty/savory/fatty. We also ordered the Grilled Octopus ($17). What a surprise this was, the crunchy roasted pepper flakes and unusually soft grilled octopus it kicked the pants off of "calamari-style." We inquired and the way they remove the typical rubberiness is by poaching the octopus tentacles for 5(!) hours before grilling. You Go chef Martinez! For our entree we opted for the day's special: deep fried whole Red Snapper for two ($85)... as did about a half-dozen other tables in this intimate 20-tabled venue. See pics as a written description is inadequate. The crisp was excellent and the tender moist fish just beneath, exquisite. The roasted jalapenos were other worldly - somehow only mild heat and with a subtle sweet/acid presence... totally and entirely edible. As fantastic as the vinegar slaw was atop our self-made fish tacos, the tomatillo puree was ridiculous - so fresh and not sour that its scent was nearly as strong as its flavor. We asked again, how?! and were told they first cook the tomatillos for 3 hours. Folks, the effort involved to present this kind of meal would be nearly impossible to do at home for even double the cost. We concluded with the ganache dessert ($12). While so richly decadent it was possibly too rich, only by virtue of its size... it needs to be shared! We were deeply torn over that or the olive oil cake and will opt for the latter... next year, Lol. For drinks we ordered two glasses of their "red blend" (really good for a simple blend) and then the Pie Allen after dinner cocktail ($13) - an interesting combination of prickly pear liquor and port. The staff were amazing - not just in timely attentiveness (a minimum requirement at this level) but especially in terms of being able to field our deep curiosities about several of the dishes. Due to our "layers" of ordering we stayed an easy 2+ hours and were never rushed. Parking will get tight at peak times but everyone will be accommodated. Pre-tip we were at $165 - a special occasion outing for sure but, we both agreed, an (almost) bargain. At this level of quality and degree of effort in Chicago or Miami (places she recently lived) would be closer to $250 for two. Small note: three years ago this began, now it's the norm - restaurants are calculating the tip based upon a total that's After the tax has been added. It's a minor but, nonetheless, unconsented-to, inflation of the tip. Just an fyi :)

If I could give 6 stars I would. One of the best meals I've had anywhere and certainly the best…read morefood we had during our weeklong stay in Tucson. From the drinks to the entrees and dessert everything was fantastic. Easily the best salmon entree I've ever had. Our service was excellent throughout the night. I ordered a beer that wasn't what I expected and they not only apologized but promptly removed it from the bill, offered a replacement and even went so far as to say they will change the description on the menu to avoid confusion in the future. We will absolutely be thinking about this meal until we return in the future!

Totally unsuspecting vibe !…read more Part coffee shop , cafe , bar . You can pick up fresh sourdough bread loaves as well. This place has a great breakfast selection & the vegan menu is clearly labeled . I dove into the vegan burrito ! Yum.

This is such a sweet place. I've been here several times now and there's just so much I appreciate…read moreabout it. First of all, it's extremely rare to find an entire restaurant that does not use seed oils. This is what drew me in when they first opened because honestly, sometimes it's nice to be able to go to a restaurant and know that you won't feel like complete trash afterwards. I also like that they use some organic items such as sugar and spinach as well as grass-fed butter. Secondly, the whole look of the interior is very welcoming. The lighting, the cute neon signs in decorative greenery, the way they hang decorations for different holidays, and even the TV that shows music videos is a cool touch. The staff is very friendly and sweet. I've been three times now, and one of those visits was for my birthday. When I told them that I was ordering the birthday pancakes because it was in fact my birthday, they later brought out a free piece of cheesecake with a candle in it! So kind, especially in this day and age where not all restaurants give a free birthday item anymore. There is a good variety of items, including biscuits and gravy, pancakes, omelets, sandwiches, soup, and burritos. And there are vegan options that are made clear so that you don't have to modify existing menu items if you don't have to. And their green juice is tasty -- very fruity for those who don't like it too taste too much like vegetables. On my most recent visit this weekend I had the juice as well as the Spin'On cheese omelet which was very filling and satisfying. My dining partner had the salmon toast -- we loved the pile of sprouts on top which was a unique touch! Yes, it's true that perhaps they don't use a whole lot of seasonings and spices in the meals. However, some people prefer that. And also, salt and hot sauce are always available for those who feel it doesn't have enough flavor. I like supporting a local business that is willing to offer some healthier options, so I will keep coming back.

*Lively atmosphere * Indoor/ outdoor seating available…read more +Good for groups/ visitors etc * In addition to good brews, they also have cocktails for those who are not feeling a beer or who don't / can't drink beer *A pretty large sized menu for a brewery with gluten and vegan options upon request *Tried the Beer Sponges ( pretzels) and the name is suiting * Great customer service: attentive and friendly *Lots of parking available *Local and learned this was also employee owned (so cool!j

Very spacious and open brewery with a welcoming atmosphere. We sat at the bar, and our beer tender…read moreacknowledged us promptly, handed us the menus, and asked if we were ready to order. We needed a little more time to choose the right beer. My partner wanted a pilsner, but unfortunately they didn't have one available at the time, so we went with their famous Barrio Blonde. I've had Barrio Blonde on many occasions at other places, but this one tasted unusually bitter and a bit flat. It seemed like the beer may have gotten warm at some point and was later cooled again, affecting the flavor. We were hungry, so we ordered the patty melt. The burger was good, with a flavorful patty and perfectly toasted bread. The bathrooms were also very clean, which is always appreciated. Overall, service was friendly and attentive, but the beer quality this visit was disappointing.

A pleasant surprise! We were near downtown on a sleepy Monday morning, and hoped to find a place to…read moregrab a breakfast. My wife pulled out her trusty phone, where she soon was directed to the highly-rated Raptor Canyon Cafe. So off we went. A warm and sincere greeting was the first of many pleasant things that we would experience in the next 45 minutes or so. The attitude and warmth of the staff here is exceptional. One really feels appreciated and welcomed while here. (*at least, my wife and I did) The place is decorated with a cute desert-Southwest vibe. A large building-sized mural of Father Kino mounted upon his rock-pony, is framed by the cute windows that look out on the quiet downtown streets. "Comfortable, with a slight splash of a mid-1970's Tucson cafe" is the energy I felt as we dined. One of my favorite things in the place is a steel-welded hawk figurine that is perched above the stately kitchen door. I imagined him tapping gently as he sat above the busy floor. And quoth the raptor, "The quesadilla is fy-orre". (Yes, I know, "floor", and "fire" don't really rhyme.) I never said I could spit fire (street lingo for being able to rhyme well.) My wife broke-character and ordered a breakfast sandwich. She normally goes for something more exotic, but as it turns out, this choice was a hit. Sometimes, simple things can offer great pleasures-and her egg and bacon filled biscuit offered proof of this statement. I listened to the imagined whisper of the watchful hawk, and decided to follow his raptorial wisdom/advice. Soon, the bacon quesadilla was placed before me (see photo). I added a splash of the locally produced hot sauce offered with a bit of ketchup and it all came together beautifully. The textures of the grilled tortilla; the barely not too hot melted cheese, and the crispy thick slices of bacon were as close to perfection that plate of breakfast could come. It really was good-eating in the neighborhood. We both ordered the fried potatoes with peppers and onions. If you go and don't get one of these, it will be a rookie move. Do not forget to order this side...esta muy bueno! It is actually a lot of food, and my better-half and I agreed that we could have split the dish. But, as we stood to say our good-byes and thank you's, neither of our plates had any evidence that fried potatoes had recently rested upon them. They actually looked like they had just been taken from the dishwasher--spot less. All-and-all, this place quickly worked its way into my heart. It's got wonderful chow (just In case I didn't emphasize how tasty is was--it was "really-really-really" good eats). The entire Raptor Canyon's staff shared pleasant demeanors, and the place has a comfortable and welcoming ambiance. Officially, I would categorize this establishment as a, "hidden gem" of Tucson. You have my permission to go there, but please keep it, "on the down-low "so that it doesn't get too popular. (*wink)

What a great place on the corner! From the moment you walk in you feel as if you are visiting your…read morefavorite aunt for a meal. I was immediately greeted even though the place was very busy but all in control. Connie that gal working seemed like the owner maybe, knew the customer in front of me, name & gave a cheerful hello. I asked for a menu favorite & she suggested the chicken green chili sandwich. Wow delicious! Kids were coming & going & she seemed to know about school & colleges they were applying too. Amazingly friendly place with a down home feel & the food was equally a great! Worth the stop.