50 Best American Restaurants in Tucson

“Dear Tito and Pep, Please refresh the menu. you are so talented ,passionate ,and creative with your food. Please share with us ( your Tucson)what other excellent culinary creations are in your heart, mind and soul. We love your foods and the story. So ,what is the next page in this beautiful Sonoran gastronomic adventure ? Go for it Chef!“

“Great experience. The comfort and vibe was very nostalgic. The food tasted like a family reunion or Sunday after church. The owner was very personable. Greeting people at the front door himself. Highly recommend. I'll be going back for sure“

“I really did enjoy your southwest grilled chicken wraps and your French fries. My aunt, my uncle,my grandma and I both enjoyed it. it was our first time trying out your restaurant.“

“Culver’s was very good it’s literally no where near the one so it was great going here. Even though the veggie burger was mid the custard was so good and the other foods I’ve had ( I forgot) was also pretty good. Lowkey I hope this comes back to Washington, that would be so good.
4 stars“

“My wife and I went last night for the first time. Best steak I have had in Tucson in a long time. Highly recommend!!“

“Good food great service, love the ambience!“

“The staff is Great..Reana? Our waitress is the best . The fish is the best ever Definitely coming back“

“He is open again as of April '26! The Tostidogos (Sonoron hotdog toppings on nachos) are amazing!“

“Wonderful experience for our dinner tonight,and our waiter Santi was great. Manager Monica was on it with our rewards and looking up our information.This will be our new location for Dennys“

“My go to breakfast spot!!!“

“We love Kingfisher so much that we had our wedding there 4 years ago. So of course we celebrated our anniversary there last night! New owner Jackie and her wonderful staff saw to it that we had a wonderful meal, including a very special dessert. When Murph and his partner retired we were concerned about how the place would change but our subsequent visits have been wonderful. Highly recommend this place to anyone who appreciates great food and fabulous service!“

“Love the music! Good food. Nice little shops. My favorite venue and a great location.“

“Creative dishes, good service“

“Absolutely stellar food and service. Would recommend any locals or visitors to pop by this charming restaurant for a meal. It’s rare that every single dish knocks it out of the park, but Coronet managed to do just that. Looking forward to visiting again real soon“

“First time ever going and I absolutely loved the atmosphere and everyone was so friendly. Definitely recommend this place. Reminds me of a place my great grandpa would take us to when I was little.“

“Loved harvest vegetable burger“

“I taught a painting class here and ordered some food and coffee, It was absolutely delish, would highly recommend! Owner was so super sweet and staff is amazing. Nice vibe ⭐️“

“Excellent meal. Mushroom soup intensely flavored and supremely delicious, scallops perfectly seared, bone marrow was perfect, king salmon was amazing. Great wine selection. Professional yet friendly staff. Can't wait for my next visit!“

“DELICIOUS food. I stoped in today because It was rainy and I figured they’d have soup. I was blown away by the Chicken Paprikash and the service! Very inexpensive for the value and taste!! ❤️❤️❤️“

“Very welcoming staff waitress was very 👍🏽 nice! Great food“

“I had my retirement party there a little over a week ago. The staff was great - helpful, attentive, yet unobtrusive... and also friendly and just really nice. The food was absolutely fantastic. All of my guests raved about the dinner and the cakes we had for desert. So many thanks to the chef(s) for a delicious meal. The venue was charming and, because the weather was about perfect that night, we were able to enjoy the patio as well as being inside. I can't thank the staff at Café a la C'Artl/Carte Blanche catering enough for making our celebration so great!“

“Absolutely the best breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Tucson. Not only is the food exceptional you couldn't ask for better service. They make you feel like family almost immediately“

“Holy Moly, this is now my number one favorite restaurant in Tucson. I’ve never had such consistently delicious and perfectly cooked food in my life! My family and I went, shared an order of the blueberry lemon pancakes, and each had our own meal. Each and every item we ordered was absolutely phenomenal. And the portions are huge!!!! Thank you so much, Baja Cafe, for turning out scrumptious food!!!!!“

“We really love there food but lately the cinnamon tea has been so watery other than that I recommend it to everyone.“

“The food is great, the service is fast, and I couldn’t ask for more. They have good summer specials to save a few bucks. There are a lot of options depending on dietary preferences or restrictions: gluten free buns, grass fed beef available, and tons of toppings available. I love the local iced tea and the Maine Root sodas. If you have been there years ago when the service was a little slow, just know that was in the past. I waited 3 minutes for a hot, fresh burger tonight that was awesome.“

“People were raving about how good and delicious the hot dogs were, so me and my coworker had to stop and try it out! And let me tell you they were the best hot dogs I have ever had! Be coming here more often! Thank you Lupita! Excellent customer service and awesome environment keep up the good work!“

“They have the best real food and great service. I have not had one thing I didn’t like. Their pineapple upside-down pancakes are amazing and their biscuits and gravy…delicious🌸“

“food was great And the service was great too“

“Loved the experience! Delicious food. Will be back again!“

“Our regular spot for a great breakfast.“

“Consistently great! I always get fresh well prepared healthy food. So many restaurants in Tucson are so inconsistent with the quality and service , but I can absolutely count on a good meal when I go to Flower Child. I just wish they had more locations.“

“We just want to share with the public that this Black Bear Diner is the Best, with the best waitress, and Waiters, but over all our favorite is Naomi ! Tucson needs more people like her, if she is having a bad day , she won't show it, she is always smiling , she takes your order , not with an ordering pad, but with her brain! and if something is not right , she takes it , and brings the order until its right, she accommodates you , as best she can, she sits with you jokes with you, she adopts you as her family, Makes you feel at home in the BEARS DEN! She is the best , she works very hard, you see her in one end of the DEN , when shes coming out the other way with 2, 3 plates on her arm, she really works hard , she needs a raise! With a smile back Naomi , we THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH , KEEP DOING WHAT YOUR DOING, YOU WILL GO FAR, WITH THE BEST ATTITUDE EVER! WITH OUR SINCERE THOUGHTS! LOVE YOU NAOMI !“

“Even though we were 20 minutes early for our reservation they sat us immediately Matt was our server on the patio Cork Manhattan (wife) Buffalo Trace bourbon, sweet vermouth, bitters, Luxardo cherry Very bourbon forward, decent Manhattan, nothing special Grapefruit Cosmo (mine) Deep Eddy grapefruit vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime (usually comes with cranberry juice, I got it without) Refreshingly delicious, very subtle grapefruit flavor, vodka nearly undetectable, smooth finish Southwest deviled eggs (happy hour only) Deviled eggs with pickled onion, jalapeno Pretty standard deviled egg, topped with red or green jalapeno slice, pickled onion I will eat a baker's dozen deviled eggs every day and these, while not exceptional, are no exception Freshly shucked raw orders Served with Mignonette sauce, horseradish, and cocktail sauce The best combination was a mini dollop of horseradish, a small dollop of cocktail sauce, and a dripping of the mignonette sauce, and these bluepoints were amazing Classic escargot Achatina escargot, garlic, shallots, butter blanc, house made bread The buerre blanc had the perfect flavor profile, the bread was amazing As my first tasting of escargot, I like it Texturally it's akin to mussels or oysters,a little earthy flavor, the sweetness of the buerre blanc plays well with the flavor of the snails 110 in the Shade (mine) Habanero house-infused Ketel One vodka, passion, fruit juice, cilantro, sugar rim The heat comes FAST, the sugar rim offers NO help, but the sweetness of the passionfruit elevates the fruitiness of the habanero; the heat complements the flavor rather than overriding it The Dirty Tini (wife) Classic Martini, house-stuffed blue cheese olives, Ketel One vodka Very well balanced drink, alcohol flavor doesn't come through, you get the olive brine and Bleu cheese funk, the olives are incredible and salty in all the right ways Margarita Verde 21 seeds cucumber jalapeno Blanco tequila, Cointreau, fresh citrus, Tajin rim The tequila flavor is subtle, the jalapeno cucumber combination comes through well, Tajin rim was al the right choice Bison Osso Buco Served with Demi-glace reserved from the braise and Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Asparagus Wife tried the marrow and her eyes are stuck in the back of her head The demiglace is so rich and beefy, the way that it complements the mashed potatoes, the bison is fork tender, asparagus was pretty basic Blackened Chicken Tender boneless thighs, cilantro-lemon buerre blanc, comes with esquites The esquites is not "street" food; it's delicious but it isn't what you think of when you think of esquites The chicken was perfectly cooked, fork tender, blackened well, lemon flavor comes through We got a slice of apple rum cake to go“

“great food, delicious shake's 😋😋 very friendly staff!“

“This First Watch lives up to the reputation of being a truly incredible breakfast experience. It is the absolute best place for breakfast that I can muster. If you don’t know where to go for breakfast, this is a no brainer. Tons of options and everything is awesome!“

“Amazing food, drinks, and ice cream“

“1st time was just two weeks ago, two friends that I haven’t seen in 20 years invited me to enjoy the food and atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious the special food was but also the fabulous wings. I live in northwest Tucson but I will definitely make this one of my favorites. Keep up the good job.“

“The people are so friendly and the food is amazing“

“This Tucson Sub spot never misses! Always HITS! They have a variety of sub options on their menu, as well as healthy choice options from wraps to salads. Don’t be afraid to ask about their secret menu options either! The owner recommended one today (see photo below) and it was absolutely everything I wanted in a sub sandwich. Great tasting ingredients, not shy of filling the bread up, threw that extra cheese just right, and had a spicy kick to it. I have tried a few different sandwiches on the few occasions I have returned, and some menu items I have revisited, always with the same love and preparation as the time before. Beyond the food, is the service. This Ma and Pop shop heart and soul is in its hospitality and welcoming feeling, and it directly reflects into the food they serve on a day to day. I have found no reason to go to any other sub place in town because, for me personality, this one takes the cake. Amazing people, outstanding service, delicious food, great value, all in one locally owned and operated location right here in Tucson.“

“Had an amazing burger at Brooklyn's - a black and blue, with A1 sauce, one of the best I think I've had. Their little fries baskets are cute, but a little small if you're hungry, and the fries don't come with the burger - I think they were an additional 4 bucks on top, but the burger taste was outstanding !

Good range of beer, a bit kind of gloomy, but friendly and fast service. Easy access from I 10.

Recommend.“

“Wonderful golf course with beautiful scenery and views. No cookie-cutter homes on this course! Fantastic food, and the coolest bar on the east side.“

“Excellent food, brilliant breakfast and very friendly service 😃👏“

“Amazing! Jo is rocking it once again. Everything we've had has been really good. Lots of delicious vegetarian options. She's keeping prices down by removing table service (order at bar and pick up at window, regular plates and silverware) but the employees continue to be very helpful. Delicious drinks both with alcohol and without. Casual outdoor seating and they often have free live music. Jo really supports her employees and her community. You should definitely try this place! It's amazing!“

“This is an excellent spot for a social Gathering, especially on 1/2 price Tuesday. They have plenty of space for groups, good seating, a large bar area and they split checks as well. Easily one of the best gathering spaces in Tucson.“

“Went last night for my first visit with my wife. I’ve been trying to make it in since I moved to AZ. Finally made it and the wait was worth it. I had the Duck Club with fries, and my wife had the Penne w/Vodka sauce. Both plates were delicious! The lone server/hostess was great, busy but attentive. I will definitely be back!“

“My wife and I recently stayed at Leo Kent Marriott for several weeks and had an incredible stay mostly due to the staff. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The front desk team, Corinne and Estefany went above and beyond for us and were so kind. Marley and Steve took good care of us every morning. The night team, Mary and Vanessa are the power team. Mary helped us out several times. We’re so grateful. And Autumn was so kind and helpful. Such a great team of professionals! We look forward to returning.
Bill and Karena“

“if you go for the prime rib dinner make sure you get there early. they don't start serving till 5:00 but there was a lot of people there and they ran out“

“Yes, Margarite was our server. She was excellent. Victoria was our cook. Food was delicious!!“

“Portions were large. It was steak night. They were perfectly cooked and large. Large serving of in season vegetables. The servers were very friendly and helpful. Large variety of dishes. We were a large group and it was handled perfectly.“

“This place has great bar-b-que. I would highly reccomend dropping by to enjoy the ribs or pulled pork. The ribs were beautiful and cooked to perfection, the meat was very tender but firm enough to hold together. The pulled pork was very flavorful and when paired with the spicy BBQ sauce it is elevated to a whole new level. Of the four sides tried all of them were incredible, I would imagine they are all just as good. Even for those who do not like mayonnaise based sides the coleslaw is great. When in the area stop in early so you don't miss the opportunity to try thier food since they close when sold out. I almost missed the chance to enjoy the ribs.“