We drove up to about the 8,000 foot mark for an 11am hike on Memorial Day. Traffic was moderate but…read morenever congested. Trail heads along the way were consistently half full. Bear in mind that Catalina Mountain sits in a national park and requires a parking pass for all the trailheads. We always get the annual national parks pass ($80) for our Saguaro Natl Monument and Sabino Canyon visits. The pass is good at many national parks across the country including our own Grand Canyon. Side note - the pass is not required if you're only going to Summer Haven and visiting the shops/restaurants. After our run-hike we headed up to Summer Haven and stopped at the Sawmill Restaurant for a bite and potty break. The venue resembles a (large) standard diner with about 20+ oak-ish tables and booths inside and another 10 metal tables outside on their two patios. While the restaurant was only 1/4 full at 1:30p the parking lot was 90+% full. We weren't famished so we decided to split their Sawmill smash burger ($15) and their interesting, flame grilled blue oyster mushrooms ($19). Sides, such as fries are all extra and we decided not to get any this time. Fountain drinks are bottomless and can be self-filled or (as in our case) waitstaff thoughtfully insisted on doing refills for us. Both entrees arrived in about 10-12 minutes and were quite good. The lone critique was how small each portion was but I understand how costly it must be to haul all ingredients and employees up/down Mt. Lemmon which leaves only two options - smaller portions or higher costs. On this unbusy Monday afternoon staff was friendly and attentive and tables and bathrooms were all clean. One small note: dogs are not allowed inside the restaurant but are welcome outside (signs are clearly posted and, as we left, one inbound couple with dog was politely asked to go out to the patio).

The service was excellent, and the views from the patio were absolutely amazing, that was…read moredefinitely the highlight of our visit. We ordered the cheeseburger, but the patty tasted like a frozen, pre-made burger and was a bit chewy. The fries also seemed like they were frozen rather than freshly made. We enjoyed the beers from Slow Body, but at $8 per can, they felt a bit overpriced. If you're looking for a great place to enjoy the scenery and a drink, it's worth a stop. However, I'd recommend going somewhere else if you're looking for a satisfying meal.

This is an awesome Downtown Tucson restaurant with a mission, they help train and assist people…read morewith employment. They are open days and have a catering program as well. I come here between 1 to 4 times per month and the food is always great lunch fare and at a decent price. AND because they are a NON PROFIT, NO TAXES! You can also order online at their website. They primarily focus on sandwiches, hamburgers, BLT, Gyros. They are very tasty and come with Fries, or hummus or salad options. You can also do soups. Some items are special and may have limited availability but you can check this on the website. Almost every meal comes with a vegan roll. The restaurant has nice homemade teas, fountain drinks and canned. No alcohol. They have about 10-15 small tables so you can combine for a small group of six, but anything larger may be awkward. I just can't say enough about this being a non-profit and community GEM because of how they help their staff. I am very pro employee and they make sure their people are doing great. You can pay with card, and sometimes they have specials like meals for two people for $30. Tipping optional. They also support art with local artists pictures on the walls for purchase. Nice location on a side street, with garages, street parking and lots nearby.

My meal was an unexpected feast for the senses. From the fragrant fresh rosemary roll to the…read moreartfully presented Poke Tower, my senses were engaged before I even ate my first bite. And my palate was not disappointed either! I will definitely return for the refreshing poke. And to try other things.

Dad and I are in Tucson-Benson today and we stopped by the Pima Air and Space Museum, with 2 hours…read moreinto us oohing and ahhing at 3 hangers we needed to sit to eat. We're in a museum expected us to have like normal amusement park/basic grill food. Oh my God were we wrong! Dad had the burger and I had the grilled chicken sandwich. The buns were buttered and grilled perfectly the vegetables on both were fresh and you could tell not out of the bag. The pickles were thick like homemade. I had the fruit cup with the best blueberries I've had in a while, and dad's fries were great too if not a little cold since we were enjoying the sandwiches so much. Like legit loved them so much. If you need a decent bite for $15 with a side and drink def go here!!

Surprisingly good food given it's a simple (and only) food option in the museum. You can see…read moredifferent planes on outdoor display while eating! We ordered one fried chicken sandwich and one Sonoran hotdog (a Tucson specialty!). I'm pleasantly impressed by both food. The chicken is simple but crispy without too much heavy spices. The dog is covered with salsa and chilli beans. First time trying this version of the hotdog and I like it! You can also get refill drinks which is a nice add on from the scorching hot temperatures outside.

Hands down the best dining option at the desert museum. I've only dined here once but it far…read moreexceeded Ironwood Terraces, especially considering that the price point was not that much more. It's a full on table service restaurant. The space is kind of small and the situation of the tables is not super inviting, but the large windows allow some of the natural desert beauty in. The menu is super limited, like only 2-3 options each for appetizers and entrees. We started with the nopalitos fries and they were delicious. And the sauce they were served with was the perfect complement. My kids were huge fans! For our mains, my husband and I both got the prickly pear glazed salmon--the special of the night. And it was so good! Our kids also enjoyed it. We ended our meal with the mesquite donuts and ice cream and it was so yummy. Service was very friendly and fast. I love how they incorporate foods from the Sonoran desert. The flavors are unique to our magical and special region and they did a great job showcasing them. I look forward to coming back and trying more items! If it's open while you're visiting the desert museum, it's definitely worth it to dine here!

Gourmet dining at the museum!?! This place was the highlight of our visit. Katlynn our waitress was…read morefantastic and the food was delicious. We order the salmon, empanadas, and short rib barbacoa. Heaven in your mouth! We ate so fast there was no time for photos. Then there was desserts!!! You MUST order the mesquite donuts with ice cream!!!

Friends at work have recommended this place and so glad I came to meet a friend for lunch here!…read more It's one of a handful Native American cuisine restaurants in Tucson. Turning into the parking lot if you're heading south is a little tricky, but pretty big parking lot. We came at 12:45pm for lunch and it wasn't too busy, so not sure how packed or difficult parking is at dinner. Staff were friendly and they let us sit in our booth for greater than 2 hours since my friend and I were catching up and it wasn't too busy. They were a little behind in refilling my water cup, but otherwise, super friendly and you go up to the front desk to pay, at least that's what we did when we were done. Their menu offers a mix of Native American food and Mexican food, primarily a mix of popovers aka fry bread in replacement of tortillas for some dishes. I got the popover sample, which is a sample of their popover with green chile, red chili and refried bean taco. Their chili come with beef. It's a decent size if you're not starving and they also give free chips & salsa, so it was the perfect amount for me. The server said for the sampler, they take what's normally one large popover and split it into 3 pieces, so it gives you an idea of what one large popover size looks like. Definitely will be back to the other items!

The cinnamon tea is my favorite thing here. Plus the popovers. Service is always so friendly and I…read moreappreciate that. Place is Southwestern and sometimes have live music playing on certain days. Definitely worth checking out!

Great burgers and wings…read more The tots were great It's a cool dive bar / restaurant ! Stop by if you like

A friend recommended this place saying the burgers were great. I came and had a burger today. Maybe…read moreit's me but I thought it was just OK. I got a half pound burger for 15 bucks that was pretty greasy considering it came off the grill it tasted good enough but nothing out of the ordinary. My friend agreed with me. To top it off she was really looking forward to trying the fries as her husband is a chef. She didn't care for them and she asked me to taste one... They seem dry and powdery to me. Needless to say neither of us ate them. The atmosphere is fun. It's an old saloon. In the parking lot is pretty treacherous. I do not own a truck and there were lots of rocks and lots of dirt. I went very slow to make sure I didn't get a flat tire. I'd come back if a friend wanted me too, but I certainly won't recommend it to anybody else.

Everything great. Drinks food, service staff, the only thing i can say that can get hot in the…read morepatio in summertime, there are umbrellas that staff move to help.shade your area but a cool mister or better shading would be awesome

Love this is dive, mom and pop shop. it is very much a locals spot. Great choices of wine, and the…read morefood is yummy. Everyone knows everyone here. The atmosphere is very chill and everyone is very friendly. Parking is light there as well. Great patio area, and great views of the sunset. They also have life-size connect four to play.

Service was good. Dry rub wings were delicious!…read more A nice stop. Beer selection ok! We were taken care of despite how busy they were. Game day.

I had dinner here recently with four friends. The place is a casual and friendly bar, with a food…read moremenu strong on burgers and sandwiches. I ordered the Weezesteak ($13), their version of a Philly cheesesteak. One of my friends had a Reuben sandwich. Both sandwiches came cut in half, so we each had half of each sandwich. Mine came with French fries. The sandwiches were both good. The fries were rather soggy. Service was very good. Prices are reasonable.