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    Lucky Wishbone

    3.4 (136 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Victoria S.

    I hold Lucky Wishbone close to my heart; My mother and step father use to go to Tucson and would bring home Steak-fingers, french fries, garlic bread and cole slaw. The dipping sauce is very vivid and stuck in my mind for over 40 years. We live in Phoenix and don't get to Tucson often. This past week we flew out of Tucson and came home on the Amtrak. We ate lunch at Lucky Wishbone then brought home a huge order to have for dinner that night. It was everything i remembered it to be and more. The heat up worked out perfect at 250 degrees for 20 min then added the toast just to warm it up and crispy. Last weekend my husband had a show and stayed the night and brought home more Steak-fingers. Thank you for still being open and never changing your recipe

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    lucky wishbone, i love you. every time i visit tucson i go to this place.

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    . This place is such a Tucson tradition, it's one of those quirky eateries that people can't help to love.

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    Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ

    3.2
    (791 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    My friend, came into town from Cochise County and wanted to go to listen to jazz at Brother John's…read moresince it was Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has jazz every Sunday afternoon from 2-5p.m. Absolutely incredible musicians and singer! The crowd was festively dressed and happy and truly enjoying this music. We got shareable appetizers, the burnt end nachos with brisket and fried buffalo cauliflower florets with ranch dressing. Both delicious!! I had the Old Forester 1920 whiskey- 1 Oz and that was plenty! The bartender served us water as well as we had sat up at bar. The was professional and quite efficient. Before we left, I asked bartender what I could get to bring home for my dog- thinking he would laugh at me, but he told me he does same for his dog and that he eats better than him. We laughed when I said "same!" He suggested the tacos and would separate out the pulled pork from the onions, cotija cheese and jalapeños- and did! Kai loved that I brought her home "tacos!"Thank you for a great afternoon, Brother John's!!

    The move to counter service completely changed the vibe of this restaurant, and not for the better…read more Service used to be the biggest highlight, and now it feels like you're paying the same prices for a much lower level of attention. As someone who frequented this restaurant for the last few years, I had a firsthand look at how things were run, and in my experience management operated very unprofessionally. It ultimately pushed me to stop supporting this business, and based on those experiences, I can no longer recommend it. There are far better BBQ options out there. From what I personally witnessed, the owner, David, was consistently disrespectful toward employees and created a company culture that I don't believe deserves support. Also important to note that there is something up with the drains/ sewer system in this building and about once a week the entire dining room smells like a sewer leak.. gross

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    From the Smoker - Family Style: Short Rib, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Pickled Onion & Jalapeño, Texas Toast.
    From the Smoker - Family Style: Short Rib, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Pickled Onion & Jalapeño, Texas Toast.
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    Coronet Restaurant

    Coronet Restaurant

    4.0
    (184 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    Amazing dining experience…read more My friend and I had not been here and made reservations and ended up coming early and they were able to accommodate us. Told us about specials We're both sober and the mocktail options were phenomenal! I actually got two of the same type of mocktail which I rarely do. We shared the bruschetta which has an amazing flavor profile from sweet, salty, spicy. The menu said it had pepperoncini on it and when I think of pepperoncini I think of the bright yellow peppers which the peppers in the photo were definitely an elevated version if not homemade or sourced from a higher quality place, but the flavor on them was amazing. They offered for us to add an extra toast since we were splitting it between the two of us, so that way we had an even amount. I opted for the steak and my friend had a shrimp dish and we were just talking about how I'm allergic to shrimp but I can be around it. I just can't eat it and the waitress was kind enough to let me know the steak was marinated in an oyster sauce, ahead of time so that couldn't be changed and that attention to detail. I really appreciate it. I am not allergic to all shellfish just shrimp and lobster so that was kind of her to double check on my allergy. The steak was cooked to perfection and extremely flavorful. I really liked the salad as well. The coconut mochi cake was really the star of the show here it was a well done, toasted coconut flavor with a soft, moist cake and homemade whipped cream and sauce. We made sure to save room for dessert. I really loved this place maybe for a special occasion as it is more on the pricey side, but honestly, the level of ingredients, quality, attention to detail really stands out for the cost here the waitress even even boxed up my leftovers and held onto them so they wouldn't crowd our table. Phenomenal restaurant overall I can't wait to return and see what other items they will have further on.

    Came here to celebrate our anniversary and it's very good. We had ordered salmon plates, tofu,…read morebread and butter and also almond mousse. It's very delicious and it's our first time coming here. Server, Chris was our waiter and he is very nice, and attentive. Thank you Chris you're an absolutely amazing waiter..!! Overall my visit here was absolutely wonderful l, everyone was nice and attentive. Thank to everyone at Coronet it was my absolutely amazing visit.!!! Ambience here, there's an outside sitting and we had a reservation for the patio and it's very nice and relaxing. You can walk on the other side they have Coronet cafe. This place is definitely my to go place when I am back in town.

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    3.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Union Public House has become a regular spot for me and my girlfriend. We're there almost every…read moreweek, sometimes twice a week, especially on Saturdays when there's an event, a game on, or something going on in the plaza. That whole St. Philip's area always has a great energy, and UPH is a big part of that. There's usually a crowd, live music or sports on, and it feels like one of those places where you can bring friends from out of town and know it'll be a fun time. Food is consistently solid. The grilled chicken sandwich is my go-to and it's good every time. We both usually get one, and a lot of the time we'll add buffalo wings, which are some of our favorites in Tucson. Good flavor, good texture, and always reliable. If anything, the wings could always use a little more sauce, but they're still one of the better orders on the menu. The only real issue, and it happens pretty often, is the service speed. Everyone there is friendly, but the place always feels understaffed, especially when it's busy. We've had multiple times sitting outside in the Arizona heat where it takes 15-20 minutes just to get water to the table, and you start wondering if you should go up to the bar yourself to get things moving. Once service gets going everything is fine, but getting that first round of attention can take longer than it should for how often this place fills up. Even with that, we keep coming back. The food is consistent, the atmosphere is great, and the plaza has a real sense of community that makes it easy to hang out there for a while. It's one of our go-to spots in Tucson, and it's still somewhere we bring friends when they're visiting. Food 7.5 Ambience 8 Service 7 Price 7 7.4 overall C Great place to spend time, just don't expect everything to happen quickly when it's busy.

    It was a nice sports bar with efficient service, delicious cocktails & comfort food. For our…read moreweekly date night, we decided to watch a soccer match over drinks with friends, and it turned into a fun evening out together. The house-made pretzels weren't quite as soft and chewy as we had hoped, but the fried cauliflower appetizer was definitely our favorite dish of the night.

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    The Canyon's Crown

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    4.1
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    Stopped by for a quick lunch on our way from Henderson, NV to Tombstone, AZ and what an amazing…read moreplace! Bellied right up to the bar, got drinks and menus immediately, waited less than 5 minutes to order food, and food was out in less than 10 minutes after that. My husband ordered a patty melt and fries (amazing and the patty was cooked to a perfect rare) and I had a "girl lunch" salad with some of his fries. Michelle was absolutely wonderful and it was lovely talking to her and another patron (may have been the owner!) at the bar about Bisbee and Tombstone. We hope to be back for lunch on our return home - 10/10, would recommend!

    We were looking for a more upscale sports bar experience, and this place delivered. The interior…read morehas a regal feel, with red velvet booths and chairs and dim lighting that adds a touch of elegance. The bar is definitely the center of the action. Our bartender was extremely busy, but she still managed to check on us regularly (kudos to her for that). For drinks, we ordered a house Cabernet Sauvignon and a draft beer, both were great. For snacks, we tried the chicken wings: half honey sauce (our favorite, crispy and delicious) and half bourbon. The bourbon wings had great flavor, though we felt they were slightly undercooked. Prices are very reasonable. The bathrooms were clean, but they were missing paper towels. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu

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    4.4
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    Time to go back and review. I like to revisit places after a few years and see what is different…read more Smoky Mo didn't disappoint. Places are successful because they stay the course and do what they do best. Today we went with the four meat platter, perfect amount for two people, brisket, pulled pork, turkey and sausage. With four side of coleslaw, mac and cheese, potato salad and cornbread. All meats are still sauced unless requested "on the side", but not so much to overwhelm the meat taste. Juicy flavorful pulled pork. Delicious smoked turkey. Brisket was just slightly dry but the sauce and nice bark made it enjoyable. The sausage was AMAZING, juicy and packed with flavor. Coleslaw in my opinion, could use a little more "wetness" but it was still delicious. What can I say about the mac and cheese and potato salad, people from the south, Texas to the Carolina's just know how to get it done. The "Texas Sweet Tea", if you are a diabetic do not drink, however this is a true southern tea, it's done the same all across the south, sugar with some tea thrown in. Four meats, four sides and two drinks with tip $50, not bad for two people, I've definitely spent more for food that didn't even come close to this. Once again Smoky Mo you did not disappoint. If you are a BBQ person this is STILL the best of Tucson. Get out and support this small local business!

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    4.5
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    2.6 mi
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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
    Ganache dessert ($12) and Pie Allen after dinner cocktail ($13) 5/2026
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    Olive oil cake - with pistachios, cherry glaze, and fresh-whipped cream. $9 (6/2026)

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