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 Fun and cozy |
2501 East Sixth Street (Sixth Street and Tucson Boulevard) Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 325 3767 |
Seems like everyone knows everyone else here, and the cozy and fun atmosphere at this bar and grill makes it easy for you to get to know them. This is one of the favorites of the college crowd. It does get loud here, especially during Happy Hour when people have to raise their voices to be heard while the TVs are running, but that's what you might expect at a sports bar. The fare consists of burgers and sandwiches with an entree of ribs. Both domestic and imported beers abound, while the wine list is rather limited. Breakfast is served on weekends only. Two patios are available for outside dining. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sassy saloon and steakhouse |
2735 West Anklam Road Tucson, AZ 85745 United States +1 520 792 8888 |
This is a cowboy carnivore's home on the range, featuring mesquite-grilled steaks, chops and ribs. Meats are cut in-house to ensure consistency and quality. The space is rustic and saloon-like with concrete floors and a rough-edged decor. The staff is folksy. When you're looking for authentic cowboy cuisine, put this place on your list. Meals come with cowboy beans and Texas-style toast. Full bar service includes a fairly comprehensive wine list. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime rib palace for 60 years |
2201 East River Road Tucson, AZ 85718 United States +1 520 299 6092 |
Beef and booze that's what's on the menu at this 60-year-old Tucson legend. The historic territorial-style ranch house has been recently remodeled, but still retains its cowboy charm. Prime rib is the specialty of the house, but you'll also find a full menu of steak, ribs, chicken and fish, each grilled to your exact specifications. Be sure to save room for a piece of the Adobe Mud Pie. Full bar service is available either in the dining room or the adjacent cantina. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Branded for best BBQ |
5510 East Broadway Blvd Tucson, AZ 85711 United States +1 520 745 2000 |
This barbecue cuisine is so good, you'll see stars. New in Tucson, this venue started branding customers with smoky selections throughout the state of Arizona long before the cows came home. Start your campfire with Smoked Chicken Quesadillas and work your way across the range with Baby Back Ribs glazed in honey-butter. If there's room in your saddlebag for dessert, melt into the sunset with Old-Fashioned Apple Walnut Cobbler. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It's steak time... |
6360 North Campbell Avenue Tucson, AZ 85718 United States +1 520 529 5017 http://www.flemingssteakhouse.... |
Fleming's is one of the best steakhouses in Tucson, and one of the most famous restaurant chains in America. Steak options you can expect to find on the menu include Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Beef Flemington, Veal Chops, Pork Rib Chop, and Prime Ribs. Ask your waiter to help you choose from among the 100 different wines available to go with your meal. If you're not a meat fan, then sample the fresh seafood and scrumptious side dishes. The Salmon, with its signature Mashed Potatoes, is highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Food and fun for the family |
4825 North Sabino Canyon Road Tucson, AZ 85750 United States +1 520 299 4941 http://www.hiddenvalleyinntuc.com |
On the way to or from Sabino Canyon, be sure to stop in at this Wild West-themed restaurant and saloon for lunch, dinner or dancing. Call for information on The Crystal Palace Review, the restaurant's musical dinner theater. One of the restaurant's most interesting features is its hallway of animated wood carvings that depict Old West scenes. The Hayloft Dining Room serves up sandwiches, steaks, ribs and seafood in a fun, family-oriented atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sensational southwestern setting |
6320 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 296 1631 http://www.jonathanscork.com |
Chef and owner Jonathan Landeen's culinary style is as distinctive as his trademark mustache. The restaurant's five southwestern-style dining rooms are kept cozy with beehive fireplaces and regional art and accessories. Ask any local where to go for buffalo or ostrich, and this place will surely be one of their top picks. Exotic ostrich and buffalo star on a menu of meaty entrees, which also includes steaks, prime rib, roast pork loin and several chicken and seafood dishes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Desert sunset views |
10555 North La Canada Drive (At El Conquistador Country Club) Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 544 1980 |
La Vista indeed! This is a venue with one of the best views of the desert and mountains surrounding Tucson. Located at the posh Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in the Catalina foothills, the grill offers an outstanding food experience combined with natural beauty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A cowboy restaurant |
10000 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85737 United States +1 520 544 1738 |
This restaurant at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort offers the complete food and entertainment package for lovers of cowboy lore, featuring mesquite-grilled steaks and broiled venison, and including some more contemporary fare such as broiled lobster tails and trout. To complete the Southwest experience, Western entertainment (usually a cowboy singer on weekdays) is offered nightly, including a saloon-style can-can show on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar features a decent selection of international beers and wines, plus a huge array of combination drinks. Indoor seating by the fireside is available, as is picnic-style outdoor dining. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Those steaks have sizzle |
8500 North Silverbell Road Tucson, AZ 85743 United States +1 520 744 2800 |
In days gone by, this rustic restaurant sported its own rodeo arena and an even more authentically Western atmosphere than you'll find today. But don't let that dissuade you from a visit. There's still plenty of cowboy charm to go around. The walls testify to the top quality of the meals and the creativity of the clientele. Nearly every inch is covered with graffiti-like rambling. For an even more authentic Arizona experience, dine on one of the patio picnic tables. The menu is big on meat from a petite 7-ounce filet mignon to a two-pound porterhouse. All are mesquite-grilled to perfection. Beef and pork ribs are also popular choices here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pricey but worth every penny |
2959 North Swan Road Tucson, AZ 85712 United States +1 520 327 7463 http://www.metrorestaurants.com |
The cream of classic cuisine is painstakingly prepared here at the Metro Restaurants Group's upscale steak and seafood house. Brighter, airier and more contemporary than many of its upscale cohorts, this understatedly elegant dining room showcases the original works of local artists. A 1,000-bottle, climate-controlled wine case is another focal point of the space. The bar is cigar-friendly, and a piano lounge offers nightly entertainment. While pleasing your palate here may be a bit pricey, sharing is encouraged at no extra charge. Full bar service includes the aforementioned 1,000 bottles of wine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ribs and steaks, totally tender |
2851 West Valencia Road Tucson, AZ 85746 United States +1 520 578 5601 |
This family-owned and operated Western rib and steak house has won several local awards for their fork-tender, fall-off-the-bone meats, served up in a fun-for-the-family Western setting, and enhanced by live country music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Choice Angus beef, ribs, chicken and seafood are all mesquite-grilled and served with your choice of sides. Dinner prices range from $10-$15, with full bar service available. A daily happy hour features drink and appetizer specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Yuh bedder be hungry, pardner |
7710 East Wrightstown Road Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 885 2373 |
The scene is set for a showdown between you and a two-pound t-bone. Let's see who's left standing. This Old West eatery has been serving up mesquite-grilled steaks, chicken and seafood since 1968 so, as you can guess, it does it well. When you're in the mood for big beef, mosey on over to this Tucson tradition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the steerburger |
22 West Drachman Street Tucson, AZ 85705 United States +1 520 624 5956 |
Easy to reach from either downtown or the University of Arizona area, this family-style steakhouse has been packing them in for more than 30 years. The menu focuses on steaks and seafood in a casual, western-themed atmosphere. The "famous steerburger" is big, juicy and made from choice beef. Chicken and ribs are also popular meal options. Prime rib is a house specialty on weekends. Wednesdays and Saturdays are karaoke nights. Full bar service is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cowboy cuisine |
6541 East Tanque Verde Road (Trail Dust Town) Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 296 0911 |
Mesquite-grilled cowboy-style steaks are the star at this Wild West eatery, located within the Trail Dust Townwestern-themed attraction. It's a slice of cowboy culture complete with all the rustic rodeo-style trappings. Also be warned that this is not the place to wear your best tie, it's likely to end up as a part of the decor. Service is fast and friendly. This is the place for grilled steaks, chicken, ribs and fish with chuck wagon-type sides. Full bar service is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where classy cattlemen congregate |
5151 East Grant Road (Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites) Tucson, AZ 85712 United States +1 520 321 7621 |
If the Ewings from the "Dallas" television series lived in Tucson, this is where they'd dine. This swanky spot at the Sheraton Tucson Hotel & Suites is reminiscent of the cattlemen's clubs of days gone by. Its rich wood paneling and cigar-friendly atmosphere are just calling out to those good (and rich) old boys. The high-backed chairs and photos evoking the romance of ranch-life set the tone. As you'd expect, beef plays a big part on the menu. High quality steaks and prime rib are treated with respect here. There are also a few seafood entrees. The wine list includes by-the-glass and by-the-bottle offerings with a fairly good vintage. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot new grill in town |
5605 East River Road (Northeast corner of River and Craycroft) Tucson, AZ 85750 United States +1 520 299 7746 |
Recently opened inside the River Center shopping district right above the Pima County Library, this eatery is run by the owners of Buddy's Grill, which has been consistently rated as one of the best places in town for hamburgers. Now you know those people know how to grill, except here it's not so much hamburgers as fresh seafood, bone-in ribeye and pork chops. One of the favorites here is the Kansas City tenderloin steak. The decor is upscale Western, and quite elegant. Relax and enjoy view of the city lights from the patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine with a desert view |
3750 South Old Spanish Trail (At Escalante Road) Tucson, AZ 85730 United States +1 520 886 5424 |
Here's one of the very few places in Tucson where you can view the wild animals of the desert from a glassed-in dining area that protects both you and the animals from too-close encounters. Foxes, javelinas, and even deer come quite close and are visible even at night, as the area in front of the restaurant is lighted. Specialties on the menu include barbecue ribs, steaks and lamb shanks. Beers and wines are available at the lounge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Teppan dining and sushi bar |
6534 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85715 United States +1 520 298 7777 |
Tucson Weekly calls their sushi "some of the best in town." The teppan cooking is also above par. The restaurant has a bistro-like atmosphere, and the cocktail lounge also functions as a sports bar. The kitchen offers a full spectrum of sushi choices and teppan-yaki dishes, ranging in price from a couple of dollars per sushi portion for teppan dinners. Full bar service is available with Japanese beers, sake and wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This is where the beef is |
3115 East Prince Road (Country Club and Prince) Tucson, AZ 85716 United States +1 520 322 0779 |
If you want to include a true Western dining experience in your trip to Tucson, come here, preferably on Tuesday, Friday or Saturday evenings, which are steak nights. If you're ready to splurge, try the porterhouse but you'd better be hungry! This is a family bar featuring TV, pool and pinball machines, with shaded seating on the patio. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soul satisfying smoked meats |
1350 East Broadway Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85719 United States +1 520 882 5030 |
Barbara Olsen mesquite-smokes pork, ribs and chicken to to a perfect state, which falls off the bone. Barbecue aficionados may be a bit put off by the run-of-the-mill sauce, but the meats and homemade side dishes will make up for that. It's a little bit country, a little bit arty and a little bit run-down, but if you're a fan of slow-smoked meats, you'll want to seek out this pink palace of pork. It's casual, comfortable and comforting, kind of like going home for the holidays. Pork sandwiches, baby back ribs and chicken halves or quarters can be paired up with potato salad, coleslaw (with green peas), or deep-fried onion rings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Country comfort in the desert |
3864 South Kinney Road Tucson, AZ 85743 United States +1 520 578 3700 |
Nested in a scenic stretch of the Sonoran Desert about five miles from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, this eatery offers cozy country flavor both in its decor and its food selection. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served daily with a variety of sandwiches, salads and most American favorites. Come Wednesdays and Saturdays for barbecued ribs, one of the house specials, or prime rib on Fridays and Sundays. Beer and wine is served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Newly-remodeled steakhouse |
5075 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ 85704 United States +1 520 293 7131 |
This recently-remodeled restaurant is a favorite among foothills residents. It has subdued lighting and large, comfortable leather booth seats. After recent refurbishing, the interior is impeccably maintained. The menu is pricey but worth it for a large meal. The dinner Porterhouse steak, served with a side salad and choice of potato and vegetable, but the steak is 20 ounces. The "Texas Tea," comprised of a half-liter of Smirnoff vodka, gin, rum and a splash of cranberry juice. That's one cheap potent potable to you and me. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Terrific steaks |
8981 East Tanque Verde Road Tucson, AZ 85749 United States +1 520 760 8599 |
It's a bit of a "trailride" from some parts of Tucson, but when you're looking for western-style family fun, saddle up and head out to this country-style steakhouse. It's lively, it's loud and it's one of the best places in town to get a great steak. They come in all sizes and shapes, plus chicken and fish dishes for those varmints that aren't into big beef. Most dinners are priced from $10-$18, and full bar services are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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