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Fred's Arena Bar & Steakhouse

3.9 (68 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Divey
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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Top sirloin steak dinner
Steven L.

It's a long drive out there. No signs. Place looks ran down. Waitress was very nice. We had top steaks. Not tender very chewy. Baked potato was good. Would we go back? No I don't think so.

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Gene T.

Enjoyed it! Atmosphere is fun. Food was ok! Had a bacon cheeseburger. Cooked good. A simple meal. Service was good. Not much conversation but refills came etc.

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Nothing special ! Sparse service. Off the beaten path location, if you love local, perhaps. But no need to drive there.

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Best service and food in three points so worth a trip steaks are yummy and the hamburgers are delicious too!

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Whenever I'm in 3 points visiting Family we always head to Fred's for great food and drinks

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3 years ago

Best steakhouse!! Waiter was awesome!! Overall a fantastic experience! Will definitely come back!!

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2 years ago

Homemade blue cheese dressing is the best. Steaks and salads are excellent. The staff are friendly and great service.

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3 years ago

Favorite place to take family ! Food is good & quick , the waitresses are so kind and make you want to stay longer

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If I was on death row, my last meal would be Fred's medium rare T-bone steak, no doubt about it.

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The steak was great. Nice old restaurant out of the way. Will come here again when in the Tucson area.

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. Off the two lane highway, down a rough and rugged paved road, then onto a dirt road into what looks like a ranching community, and down the road a piece on the corner, you'll find Fred's

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4.5
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Restaurant here is exceptional. REAL MEATS! NOT the Lab…read moregrown stuff. Highly recommend. The service is 1st class. Harvey is very informative, TOO.

I normally write very positive reviews, but this was the worst experience ever! Any business can…read moreget a pass for a mistake made, but it's inexcusable in today's world for a restaurant to give bad/disrespectful service. My partner is a passionate "foodie" who has been a successful food writer/blogger in LA and other cities throughout his career. We have been to so many amazing restaurants in Tucson as well as LA, Phoenix and Chicago. On Thursday, my partner tried to make a dinner reservation for Friday on their website and it was not working, so he called the restaurant and spoke to someone who said they did not have 5:30, but they had a 5:00 open, so we took that. He told her that he tried the website but it wasn't working and she said "that happens all the time". When we arrived on Friday at 5:00, the woman said she didn't see a reservation for us. My partner said that he called the day before and made the reservation, she was very rude, saying they were booked and she did not see a reservation for the 2 of us. My partner reiterated that he called Thursday (he's quite sure that he actually spoke with her) she said she'd try to get us a table, but we needed to be done by 6:30. She instructed someone else to seat us. Within minutes, someone approached our table and introduced himself as the owner and said very loudly and aggressively, so customers could hear "if you ever talk to one of my employees like that again, swearing and using foul language, you'll be banned from the restaurant!" I calmly said to him "he was not rude to her, he absolutely did not swear or use foul language, he does NOT do that." A good manager who cares about his customers would have handled this differently- "good evening. I understand you had issues making a reservation, tell me about that". We have been to so many amazing restaurants in Tucson, no need to patronize a place where the owner treats customers so poorly. We left and went to a very popular restaurant. The place was packed, yet we saw the owner who greeted us and asked if we had a reservation, we said "no". He said "that's ok, I'll get you a table". We had a great experience.

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Classy, open and bustling dining space
Classy, open and bustling dining space
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Oysters with tartar sauce and vinegar.
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Daisy Mae's Steakhouse

Daisy Mae's Steakhouse

3.9
(536 reviews)
16.9 mi
$$$

We shared a meal of Ribs & Half chicken at Daisy Mae's, our only complaint was when we picked up…read morethe ribs the meat fell away from the bone! Delicious! Had a Cadillac margarita - yum! The building has all sorts of funky character which we appreciate over the cookie cutter buildings and slick interiors of many of the resturants you visit when on the road. Service was brisk and pleasant. Make sure you wander about the dining areas as we were leaving my husband spotted the Master Griller behind a glass wall outside another dining room performing his craft! Excellent!

FOOD- my mother-in-law loved the ribs, fall off the bone she said. i had the 14 oz. rib eye it was…read moreok. really thin best part was the baked potato. i ordered a salad with blue cheese dressing and someone thought it was a good idea to put what they thought the amount of dressing i would like on the salad. kids had kid menu food which was good they liked it. my wife ordered the filet. she likes it well done so i have no idea how good it was but she liked it so that makes me happy. my kids ribeye came with a bag of chips yep a bag of lays chips. what? my daughter ordered the kids cheeseburger which i tasted and thought was good. the appetizer chips and salsa i swear the chips were right out of a bag of Tostitos corn tortillas and microwaved to get warm. get the chips from somewhere that makes them we are in Tucson. i could be wrong but my wife and i eat out frequently and order chips and salsa a lot. oh, they came in a red basket with no paper separating the chips from the red picnic basket they put the chips in. that is gross if you go you will see what i mean. ambiance-- the place was pretty empty on a Wednesday, and we were sat i would say in the bar area with 5 or 6 tv's from what looked like 20 years ago. the tables best days were about 20 years ago as well right out of a cafeteria setting. we were sat alongside a table of about 8 that was approximately 1 foot from our table. so close in fact they had put their menus on one of our chairs before we sat down and actually during our meal i needed a napkin and a man from the other table handed me one. when going to a steak house with such great reviews i didn't expect to be seated in the bar area with cafeteria seating with tvs playing everywhere. i was expecting a restaurant meal in a restaurant atmosphere. we were not asked where we preferred to sit. i did see a big room with some people in it when we walked by the doorway. honestly. this restaurant looks like it was frozen in the 1970's. spend some money and update the place. service- the young man was nice. not attentive though he didn't even notice i did not have a setting the whole way through and never did. i grabbed a fork from my 8 year old. here is the thing with me. if you are going to charge good money and come off as a nice steak house don't charge people good money a (couple hundred dollars) and give them a half ass experience. if you want to be a dive that sells steaks price accordingly. we could have gone to a nice place and paid the same amount instead i feel like we went to an outdated restaurant that takes way to many short cuts and has lost its emphasis on a quality experience. maybe if we had gone in 1984 it would have been awesome. there are too many other places to go to for a meal then to spend good money at this outdated 2 star restaurant. sorry

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This is the MONEY shot Dollars plastered all over the walls!
This is the MONEY shot Dollars plastered all over the walls!
9 oz Filet
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4.5
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Tito & Pep is one of the best restaurants in Tucson. I had the pork chop, my son had the trout, my…read morehusband the salmon, and my brother the duck. We had the calamari to start. Everything was fantastic. The meat was tender and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend!

Since coming to Tucson 4 years ago, Tito & Pep has been on my list and after finally trying it, it…read moredid not disappoint! We made a reservation well in advance and even then there were limited time options. The atmosphere of the restaurant is slightly upscale while still being cozy. I love all the plants! Our server was very knowledgeable and was able to give several recommendations. We ordered the grilled and chilled beets and the steak skewers for appetizers. The beets and everything that came with them was very fresh! I love anything with pickled onions. The steak appetizer was excellent and my dad could not stop talking about them. Next, I ordered the swordfish special and my dad got the pork chop. Everything was cooked to perfection and flavor was everywhere! For dessert we split the dark chocolate ganache. The ganache was very rich but paired wonderfully with the whipped cream and other flavors. I don't drink, but my dad also loved the cocktails he ordered! If Tito & Pep has been on your list do not hesitate any longer. I very much regret not coming here sooner and I highly recommend giving it a try!

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Cool vibe
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Ganache dessert ($12) and Pie Allen after dinner cocktail ($13) 5/2026
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4.0
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Locally owned & operated
Established in 1966

So this place has been open since 1966. Some of the details of the place definitely indicate 60…read moreyears old, but service and excellent food are timeless. So the building looks dated and so are the turn into the business/parking lot, but don't let that stop you from great food and service. Despite my observations, the place is very Tucson, quaint with history. They have a number of accolades on the wall that I missed until my party was leaving, but the bar tender won best Male Bartender for the Arizona Daily Star a few times and it shows. All of the staff is helpful and guests forward. Definitely eat here.

We didn't have any fancy plans for Memorial Day yet still felt the celebratory elation of a 3-day…read morewknd and decided to treat ourselves to some Friday steaks. The first thing I need to own is that it's a shame I hadn't visited here before. We arrived at 5:30p and both the bar and patio areas were packed - standing room only, and no wonder. They have one of the better happy hours (daily! 3:00 - 6:30p) - able to accommodate both the slacker and the over-timer Lol. Basic drinks are all discounted such as house wines, well drinks, and beers. Their bottled wines and craft cocktails are all exempt though. Many of their appetizers are also discounted and some quite substantially. We grabbed a glass of the house cabernet ($6, normally $8) and the grilled shrimp wrapped in jalapeno bacon ($13, normally $20). NOTE: happy hour pricing is Only available if you order/consume at the bar or on the patio and that's clear in advance, and understandable. The dining areas were only half full at this early point (but filled up by 6:30) and the host kindly encouraged us to enjoy our starters at the bar as she would hold our table. We were then sat near the "back" of this long venue and frankly, aside from the lone windowed table at the very front, this would be my preferred seating - cozy, intimate, with only five other tables around us. For dinner drinks she got an Italian Nebbiolo Bricco Magno Red Blend ($13/glass, reliably terrific/mellow) and I got the Chupacabra ($15) Mezcal/prickly pear cocktail, strong and excellent as well. We got an additional appetizer: the roasted bone marrow ($19). I had never had marrow before but she raved about how good this can be if done properly (bonus, it is super healthy). Folks, a picture/worth a 1000... suffice to say this was simply outstanding! We both had long work weeks and were craving meat - just a damn good steak. Our waiter, without blinking recommended the 8oz bison filet mignon ($65) as his absolute menu fav, and then the day's special: 14oz ribeye ($50). We ordered each. All dinners come with two sides and we each got the day's special: roasted half artichoke and she got the loaded baked potato while I got the mashed potatoes. Food arrived about 15 minutes later at good temperature (warm/rested with a strong char) with each being accurately grilled (medium and medium-rare). Taste was outstanding. Neither one of us had bison filet before and marveled how it (subtly) added a "wild" edge to an always outstanding, lean-but-tender, cut of beef. The loaded baked was terrific, however, the mashed was the only disappointment... a plainer mash one could not make themselves - pure white and borderline dry, no milk, butter, egg, gravy(?), nothing to make it creamy or add any flavor dimension - a surprise frankly. The only other "critique" is that the dessert menu could add some kind of dark/chocolate concoction. All in all, though, we loved our experience and have decided to add this to our periodic special dinners rotation! Staff was outstanding - just the proper balance of attentive and quiet - and waters never went below half empty. Parking is free and plentiful, especially behind the restaurant (and yes, if you continue on around the back there is another long entrance/exit driveway that comes out the other side of Jimmy John's and Noodleholics.

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Tucson Foodie taking photos of our Shrimp n' Lobster Newburg pasta, Lamb Chops, Bone Marrow starter!
Tucson Foodie taking photos of our Shrimp n' Lobster Newburg pasta, Lamb Chops, Bone Marrow starter!
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Bone Marrow appetizer with prime rib pate, house picked onions, Barrio Bread

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The Saddle

The Saddle

4.4
(33 reviews)
20.3 mi

Visiting from San Diego and was looking for something other than fast food. Typically, I don't use…read moreGoogle for food options but that's where I found The Saddle. It's right next to the University of Arizona on university and I loved it so much, I came back three nights in a row. Call me a creature of habit, but when you're out of town and you find something excellent, it's worth going back. It definitely has more of a bar vibe than it does a restaurant, but the food I ordered was incredible. If you're hungry, don't look at my pictures. Lol. With that area of town being so crowded, I thought parking was going to be an issue, but I found a spot right near the front of the restaurant every time. I walked right in, ordered at the bar, and was in and out in less than 12 minutes every time. On top of it all, I had the same person helping me from behind the bar each time and she was incredible. Friendly, accommodating, and if I was the manager, she'd be getting a raise. Ask for Alyssa and you won't be disappointed. Needless to say, anytime I am in Tucson, Arizona, I no longer have to search for a restaurant that I like. I'll definitely be back. PS - When they saw me come in for the third night in a row, the chef blessed me with a free slice of raspberry pie. That's quality customer service right there. Love this place.

I had dinner here with two friends a few hours ago. I had the Green Chili Chicken, which came with…read morespiced zucchini and a bowl of chili ($20). All of it was good though a bit spicy, especially the chili. My friends seemed to enjoy their burgers. The place is more bar than restaurant, and during the school year it will undoubtedly be crowded with students and noisy, but in July it is fairly empty and mellow. Service was friendly but not particularly attentive. The atmosphere is that of a small Western honky-tonk.

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Interior
Interior
Saddle Burger-LTO, signature sauce, brioche
Saddle Burger-LTO, signature sauce, brioche
Honey Soy Salmon-Honey soy glaze, marinated red onion, grilled asparagus

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