I really wanted to fall in love with this place because it sounded so wonderful, but I just didn't. I used their email to try to reserve a table with some certain accommodations. They got back to me right away and were very friendly and encouraging that they'd help me out. When we got there, it wasn't busy at all, so we didn't need a reservation. It was a bit disconcerting that the hostess didn't know anything about me having the reservation, but like I said, it wasn't busy at all. We put a couple tables together and had all the space we needed. The large garden setting was spacious and lit by strings of lights which created a nice ambiance. Every table was in the shade by the time we arrived, so if anything, we should've dressed warmer. Our server was friendly and answered our questions. The menu isn't huge, but there were a couple of things I could have with my dietary needs. I ordered the chili burger on lettuce instead of a bun. I upgraded to the Tuscan salad for my side for an extra $4. I asked for some ranch dressing on the side for dipping my burger. My hamburger was very well done, almost to the point of being burnt on the edges. It was hard to cut with the plastic knife I was given. The tiny bit of Tuscan salad was disappointing. It tasted ok, but was definitely not worth the upcharge for the amount I got. So, my meal was disappointing and unsatisfying. The people we ate with would probably rate the place higher than I did because they enjoyed their meals and I didn't hear much complaining. My husband got the Reuben with fries and enjoyed it. The sandwich had a sweet taste to it, perhaps from the apple on it or their sauce. The ones who ordered nachos got a gigantic portion of those. When we got our bill we saw that there was a charge for the little side of ranch dressing. It would've been nice if they'd told us when we asked for it. It might be fun to go back when they have live music. read more

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They have fantastic and deli ious vegan options and a nice outdoor area with local live bands.

Run - do not walk- to check out The Gardens at Bear Canyon. I was a little thrown pulling up to what seemed like a little shopping center- but once you walk into the open seating area filled with wood benches and high top table scattered among trees and flowers - you forget about the parking lot. The food is delicious comfort food. Simple menu done right and came out super quick. The pulled pork with slaw was amazing! The fried apples are a MUST - I was drooling smelling them from our table. Our server was friendly and quick even when the lunch crowd picked up. She told us about all their offerings including live music they host. Check out their website for schedule- with the string lights and good drinks it sounds like a great time. read more

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Friendly people, good music in the back not too loud, good beer good food. Sitting outdoors in the butterfly habitat was a nice way to have a relaxing meal with some quality beer. read more

First time I went here drinks they were awful, tried again and they totally redeemed themselves! Margarita was perfect! read more

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We came one evening to hear Liz & Pete perform. The layout is a bit strange for performers / listeners. Tables outside of the bar area are scattered among shrubs and connected by a long pathway. So, if you don't have a table near the musicians, you may not be able to see them, though you can hear them throughout the garden. By the time we arrived, the only tables available were close to the entrance and bar. So, we sat at the end of one so we could peek down the pathway. Our server was quick to provide menus and very friendly. We got the chardonnay and fried apples, which were both nice. As there were no heaters out and the night cold, we paid after eating and didn't stay for the full set. We'll try this again, but arrive earlier for a better seat. read more

Walk in and take a journey, the blue pill or the red pill.... Red pill you sit behind the bar and watch sports... or the red pill you sit in a cozy spot dispersed in their garden setting. Either way you get served and listen to music. Food was good, a lot more options of drinks than food. We tried the nachos and fries. Both I really liked. The sauces with the fries I didn't care for as much but old faithful ranch and ketchup works too! The service was good too Would definitely return! read more

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Came to see a friend's band play. Cool spot and concept, but it's not executed super well. The layout of the space could be better. I didn't know they had servers until I asked the bar tender after sitting around for a few minutes. The service was OK and the beer selection was pretty good. I was handed unopened cans of beer which I believe is incorrect. read more

The Gardens - Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Really really good time here! Their outdoor space is an officially recognized home for hummingbirds and butterflies, and I can see why. Lots of beautiful plants and nice tables to lounge around in. The prices are refreshing here. Not too expensive with tasty food, well-carbonated beer, and friendly service. The Reuben and green chile were great, though the sauce on the Reuben was waaaaay too sweet. I'd ask for it on the side if it's your first time. The marble rye was delicious. And fries were plentiful and TASTY. Thin wedged fries. The rockstar server was pouring beers and serving the entire joint. He apologized and thanked us for the patience. It's thoughtful, genuine service like that that keeps me comin' back. Thank you!! read more

Love this outdoor spot! It is so spacious and has a really nice view, I was looking at the mountains the entire time. The menu is small but I ordered 3 different things that did not disappoint. Large variety of beer and mixed drinks. The service was speedy. Overall I would love to come here again. read more

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The Gardens at Bear Canyon is a really great concept but I wish their food and service matched the quality of the location and price point. The garden is beautiful and spaced out enough that you don't feel at all like you're sitting in a strip mall parking lot (which you are). They have a large pet friendly patio, with lots of plants, some space for yard games, and a rolling cart for board games. Unfortunately when we dropped by none of the yard games we'd seen pictured were available to use and the board games had certainly seen better days. Food was just okay, we ordered chicken tacos and the fries with the flight of sauces. The dipping sauces for the fries were fun but if you are looking for tacos, pick somewhere else. The chicken was dry and they lacked flavor, there are just too many good taco options in town to eat ones that aren't enjoyable. For two apps and a beer the total was over $30 which seemed expensive, our server was really kind but seemed to forget about us a few times. I'd maybe go back for live music and drinks because I liked the patio but I don't think I'd eat here again. read more

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Service is good Food is terrific. Landscaping is just an amazing oasis in a strip mall. But I just can't handle having a lovely dinner while sucking in car exhaust. read more

Great music excellent cocktails! Finbar was an amazing waiter. Really enjoyed my time. read more

This is a great place for families with kids, especially when the weather is nice. All seating is outside, and the bathroom is a porta potty. The food is nothing to write home about, but overall, this place is a good hangout spot for friends and family. On Friday nights, there is a band that plays music to drown out the noise of screaming kids. Cheers! read more

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i wanted an evening dining in an outdoor setting so I could include my pup who won't leave my side. My boyfriend was invited to join a friend at the gardens. I was pleasantly surprised at the large garden environment with hundreds of mini lights strung among the trees. A beautiful evening and in the background a fun, blue grass band adding to the atmosphere. To start the evening I ordered a glass of sangria and that lead to two because of the refreshing flavor! other guests at the table order the corn ribs, something I have never seen on a menu prepared this way. Oh, my, gosh were they good! I hope to replicate this at home as it is my new fav appetizer! My main was the fish tacos and surprised to see four piled on my plate. my boyfriend always has to sample my dish so he got a whole one to himself and the other three were very sufficient to satisfy my appetite! He ordered the Ruben and this sandwich did not disappoint. The flavors were exquisite and the meat piled high! I great casual place for wonderful atmosphere and great food for families, date night or just a solo treat! Staff was very friendly and accommodating. This family owed business is doing it right! read more

We were looking for a dog friendly spot and this popped up in our search. All the seating is outside. During the day, I can see how hot it can get. There's plenty of seating. There's some sitting under shade and some seating without shade. They have a bar where is bar seating as well. The day we went they had live music. It was nice. Our waitress was nice. Our food and drinks came out, and good time. The food was a hit or miss. We started with the loaded fries. Instead of Carnitas, we got the jackfruit. The portion was huge. It was extremely dry though. I don't know if it was due to the substitution of the meat. I had to ask for ketchup, and just eat my fries like regular fries. my friend ordered the chicken tacos. They gave her pork instead, but she didn't want to have them redone. I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and subbed it with jackfruit. I have no complaints about the pulled pork sandwich. It was good. It does come with cheese of your choice. For my side I decided on the coleslaw. It is vinegar based. Probably not my favorite coleslaw. I had a Cabernet. My friend has a Sauvignon Blanc, but it tasted old, sour. She ended up leaving it in ordering a beer instead. They have parking on site. read more

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Food very average, service was pretty good, loud country radio making it difficult to have a conversation. Then a live band made it worse.

So good! Simple menu but the food delivers and the atmosphere is lovely. first and foremost THE FRIES ARE SO GOOD!! My husband is from NM and is super picky about green chili cheese burgers, he said this one was the best he's had in AZ. I had the chicken sandwich and it was delish, the chicken was cooked perfectly and the pineapple was such a fun add. I'm a margarita snob and I had the spicy Cadillac margarita and it was delicious and not too light of a pour!! read more

Come to check this newly open place. We can seat whenever available. The food are good but not many choices. Same owner w/ The Bear Canyon Pizza, so we can order food from there and the server will send us the food to our seat. read more

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Oh, my goodness! I've found my new favorite place! The Gardens is such a cute, cozy, and fun spot. The drink options are incredibly tasty and the food was great, too. Our server was super friendly and took great care of us. Can't wait to come back. read more

This is our lazy Sunday spot! Enjoy a view of the Catalina's and the beautiful Tucson weather. The Gardens pairs a HUGE beer selection and a comfortable patio. read more

The Gardens - Great place for a casual beer! - Bars Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

My husband, dog and I, arrived and waited about 10 minutes to be seated - there was no one else waiting. The staff seemed annoyed that we were even there. A hostess finally sat us near the bar, as there were no seats left near the band. She served us water and disappeared. We waited and waited, until we decided to leave after about 25 min as no one offered to take our order. Very disappointing. I don't recommend this place, unfortunately. read more

I like this place a lot. It is all-outdoors, with a bar toward the front, a cornhole lane at the back, and tables scattered around. It is landscaped and decorated beautifully. They have their own kitchen but you can also order from Bear Canyon Pizza as they are owned by the same people. The food is a variant on pub food and is quite good. The beer is just cans and bottles and runs between $4 and $8. They have some very interesting options and the selection changes quite a bit, but it is definitely large enough that they have something for everyone. They do also have wine and a full bar. The location is especially nice for its view of the mountains while sitting outside. This is very much a favorite of ours, both with the kid and without. I have seen it crowded but never full as it has quite a few tables, but do note the hours. read more

The gardens are a fantastic spot to hangout with friends, family and cold beers and mixed drinks while enjoying the fresh air, mountain scenery and games. The service speed can depend on if you're ordering off the Bear Canyon menu and getting pizza. read more

Truck driver. Off this afternoon. 107. 1 pm. Hungry. Walked over to this little Heaven stand. Beer was hot. (Booo). Carnitas nachos- DELICIOUS. Mindy was such a good staff, friendly, capable. Food was good. Big glass of whiskey. Time for a nap. Perfect. read more

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Great place! Service was excellent by the friendly staff. Outdoor bar and table service with a large wandering garden atmosphere. The burger is excellent as well as the chicken tacos. Great drink selection as well. They had a country band playing that night and they were great! Highly recommend this place. Will be back for sure! read more

In need of refinement, but a great start for a new business. We sat at the bar, mostly because it was still hot after dark, and the fans were going. The wait staff were lovely, very friendly and helpful. They don't yet have actual glassware, so were were served in plastic cups. And apparently the size for wine was a defective sleeve, since the server tried three VERY leaky glasses before running into their sister venue Bear Canyon Pizza and grabbing a glass wine glass for me. But the beer selection was great, my spouse was quite pleased. Tons of local option, a few we hadn't yet heard of. I saw another review complain that the beer was in cans, but that's how many of the local breweries are "bottling" now, so that isn't a reflection on the Gardens. We shared with Irish nachos (fries with corned beef and cheese), which were delicious. The atmosphere was so nice we ended up staying quite a while, close to closing. Which meant we had the unexpected delight of being able to taste the 16-hour pulled pork that had just come out of the smoker. I absolutely added a star to my review for how yummy it was, and would go back purely to eat the pork in tacos or on nachos! read more

Food is amazing service amazing everything is amazing they are very nice Weather is very nice it's. Very beautiful read more

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The atmosphere was fun with live music and the weather was a perfect temperature for being outside. I have mixed feelings about The Gardens at Bear Canyon after my first visit, but I will definitely be giving them another try. Despite being outside in the dirt, it felt clean. it was a bit difficult for me to navigate to our table as I am mobility challenged. it was starting to get dark and there wasn't much useful lighting to see where I was walking. there were only two disabled parking spaces and they were taken. there were several parking spaces blocked off near the entrance and what I'm assuming were portable restrooms were parked in the parking area near the entrance. We had to park down at the far end of the lot. there were electrical cords going across the sidewalk that made it challenging for me. I think there were only two waitresses. not sure. service was slow but the servers were friendly. they have a limited food menu and it looked like a large assortment of beer and drinks. (we don't drink so I didn't really pay much attention). We ordered the Rueben sandwiches. The serve the Rueben with thinly sliced apple on it (apple is not cooked). I ordered mine without the apple and mom got it with the apple. The ruebens were delicious. the corned beef is thick sliced and it was tough for me to chew so although the flavor was amazing I decided to order a burger instead. I asked for the burger with sauce but nothing else on it, I guess they didn't understand because it came to me dry, just the burger and cheese on the bun and both the burger and the bun were burnt and I mean really really burnt. I didn't complain about the burger and I just paid for the three meals. Even though I seemed to be having a tough night, we really did enjoy the atmosphere and the music, so we will be going back. next time I'll try the pulled pork sandwich. I also liked that they have vegetarian options on the menu. read more

FINN was our waiter nd he was awesome! Loved listening to music and enjoying the outdoor night weather- Though, I wish they had more vegan choices.. as so many people watching meat and dairy intake even if they aren't vegan! Thank you to Finn, the best waiter we have had in a long long time.. very helpful to get us vegan dishes and checked on our table often to be sure the water was alway filled! read more

Awesome little place. We came here on New Year's Day for lunch cause it was the only thing open near tanque verde, the waitress was friendly and attentive and the older guy that came out to help us with the heater was awesome. The food was good too, we had the fried apples and a pizza from bear canyon next door, I guess they're the same business or at least partnered. But yeah definitely check it out, but bring a jacket since it's all outside haha. read more

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This spot is perfect for anyone looking for an energized atmosphere and interactive service. You won't forget your night at this local hangout. read more

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We had great food and fun! All 9 of us were in Tucson to celebrate Thanksgiving. The live music was wonderful!

I love this place and the people who run it. Thanks for making my roommates birthday amazing

What an awesome chill place. Outdoor seating, tables, benches and chairs spread along a winding path thru the trees. Great beer selection, what little I ate was very good. And the friendliest service and welcoming atmosphere. Next time in town I'll be back. read more

Great prices, food, and drinks! We had the $6 sangria and their potatoes with all the dips. I loved the aioli, avocado chimichurri, and the bbq they had. They have a big drink menu and the sangria was strong. We waited for like ten minutes for an open table at 6 on Friday. The tables are super spread out and there's a great ambience. They also allow dogs which is a plus! read more

Oh man, why is this place not getting the love on Yelp? The reviews in Google have it at 4.6 which seems much more accurate. This place was great!! I'm from out of town, was driving down the road, and pulled into the parking lot only just to figure out my directions and sort out where to get dinner. Lo and behold, just in front of me, was this place. Sun going down, people chilling outside in a nicely landscaped space. Great music. Not too loud. I took a chance! i had the pulled pork, which was fantastic, as others said. Did not disappoint. I had the Date Night cocktail, also a 5 star. Figured the smoky mezcal would complement the pulled pork, and I was right! Friendly service wrapped it all up in a bow. Last note: Tables were spaced quite far apart, which together with outdoor setting, made this feel like a safe place to eat. read more

Very good food & service! Highly recommend to for a nice night out to enjoy the weather & ambiance! Great drinks & even better people! :) read more

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I'd return for the drinks and atmosphere. I enjoyed the the place a lot, but the food could have been better. I had the jackfruit carnitas and they had no flavoring. The sauce that came with them was good. Asked for some more to get some better flavoring. FYI they charge for extra sauce. Our waitress was great! I'll be back for a drink and some corn hole. read more

This is an interesting new beer garden on the east side with beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains. There are games to play and lots of open air places to try their very interesting cocktails and large selection of beers. They have a limited menu (not super gluten free or with vegan options) but things sounded yummy. The service was really slow so we only got one drink but I think we may try again on another night read more

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