Last time I was here was pre-Covid. Still a shared space with an indoor soccer field. Think hot,…read moresweaty & BO on a Sat night, but it's not my bedroom with a hot date.... It's 105+ out at 8:30pm and this location has no provision for AC - just fans blowing lots of hot. I came from Iron Johns Broadway location where I had dinner. Same beer, plus food and it was a chill 75F in there. Never again.

The food was delish! The staff was super welcoming! The beer was crisp and fresh!…read more A must try

*So excited to find a gin cocktail lounge here in Tucson…read more*Cozy vibe- leather bound menus, antique and also modern feel *not a lot of seating and so if you are in a big group, I suggest coming in early. * Fabulous cocktail menu and the drinks are beautifully balanced and pretty.... And I liked their varied drink ware *The blue juniper is their signature cocktail and highly recommended... lovely for a Tucson 900 degree summer eve. *The Arsenic& Old Lace has a beautiful gently absinthe wash that brings out the botanical herby flavors. *Awesome service *Happy Hour menu available *This is located on one of the busiest streets downtown. Parking is a bear. Plan to use a nearby garage or even better, ride share since you will be drinking

I've had great experiences both times that I've checked out Juniper in the last two years! Staff…read moreare very knowledgeable and helpful for gin newbies, and I love the variety of drink offerings. Went with the blue juniper for happy hour before dinner down the street. Not overcrowded around 5:30, lots of booth and bar seating.

Tried the know better now cocktail and it was good. It came with a sidecar of champagne, so it was…read morea decent sized cocktail by the time you get both. It was smoky, sweet and refreshing. Very well balanced, a lot of effort went into it. We had 30 min wait in small upstairs area for our table on a Thursday night. They don't have much waiting area, most nights you have to wait outside. It was over a 100 after the sun went down, so I'm glad there was room available. Ordered the vodka chicken Parmesan and the burrata. They were both amazing. The pasta that came with the chicken Parmesan was super tender light, tasted fresh. Their pasta is all handmade daily. All the ingredients were simple and fresh for the burrata. The pesto was chunky and gave a good texture contrast. The tomatoes were very flavorful, olive oil and balsamic were all high quality. Very flavorful dish. I liked that you could order a half order. We wanted to try it, with two entrees a full order would have been too much. I would definitely return for both. Tried the pepperoni, sausage and jalapeño pizza and it was good as well. It's very toasty and dark on the crust, made in a a very high temperature pizza oven. We had some leftover pizza to take home. I was definitely more impressed with their pasta, good handmade pasta at an affordable price is hard to find. Would definitely go back if we are ever in the area and try other items. My sister ordered a salad and she had to modify some things due to her auto immune condition. It got screwed up, but the server was so apologetic and they fixed it. It wasn't the end of the world to us. She kinda deals with this all the time since her diet is super restrictive. Everyone was very friendly and helpful, checking in with us. This place is a true gem. It's not cheap, or expensive. Mid range, but feels like you get a good value for the quality and quantity.

I stopped into Penelope Pizza on Sunday, August 9, and grabbed a seat at one of the high-top…read moretables. One thing I really liked was that there are plenty of servers working the floor, rather than having just one person assigned to you. Multiple people help with the menu, drinks, food, and whatever else you need, which made the service feel especially attentive and seamless. I originally went in planning to get pizza, but then I spotted the vegetarian lasagna and immediately changed my mind. Ten layers of vegetables and ricotta between homemade pasta? Instant winner. It was honestly the best vegetarian lasagna I've ever had--and the best part is that I got to enjoy it without spending hours making it myself! I also ordered the bread with olive oil, garlic, and green onions as a dipping sauce, along with a glass of their house wine during happy hour. Everything was delicious, and the whole meal felt like such a treat. If you're looking for a great meal at Penelope Pizza, don't overlook the vegetarian lasagna. It absolutely stole the show for me!

Me and my friends had chicken tikka masala, saag, okra and eggplant dish, with garlic naan, roti…read moreand raita. Delicious flavor and wonderful customer service. Thank you for the surprise sweets for my birthday. Thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Indian Twist is hands down the most authentic Indian food in Tucson. Every time we walk in, Jimmy…read moreand Kimmi make us feel like family. Their hospitality sets the tone, and you can see it reflected in the entire staff, everyone is warm, attentive, and genuinely cares about your experience. The food is consistently outstanding. My wife is vegetarian and absolutely loved the Baingan Bharta, rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I went all in on the Achari Chicken and it did not disappoint, bold spices, incredible depth, and cooked just right. We started with Garlic Naan, which is a must, and the Garlic Cauliflower was phenomenal. Honestly, we could have licked the plates clean on every dish. If you are looking for authentic flavors, welcoming service, and a place that delivers every single time, Indian Twist is it. 5 stars all day.

Micro Review…read more Fantastic spot in Tucson! The bartender was incredibly friendly and insightful, making great recommendations. The food was delicious, including the fresh fish. Great flavors, great service, and a wonderful experience overall- desert vibe in the restaurant !

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!

Expansive indoor and outdoor space to hangout was a huge plus! Dog friendly patio. Great chill…read moreambiance for getting together with friends or passing thru for a drink. I enjoyed the beers I tried. Yummy stout here! Service was average but the environment put this place over the top :)

This is a very fun taproom! We visited back in February and it was packed as we came on a day when…read morethere was a brewery crawl in town, but service was still great and it wasn't crazy loud as there's tons of areas to sit inside and outside; this is actually one of the largest breweries we've ever been too and it was nice to have so many seating choices. The drinks were great and they make a very good IPA. We didn't stay long as we stopped in before dinner, but we really enjoyed coming here and would 100% stop in again on our next trip to Tucson.

Came here for happy hour and dinner with a friend, and we were seated right away. It's a total…read morehidden gem right behind Putney's, and honestly might be my new go-to happy hour spot! The restaurant has a beautiful interior and offers outdoor seating, but since it's the middle of summer in Tucson, sitting inside was a must! We arrived just in time for happy hour. Most of the appetizers on the regular menu were marked down to $9.75, and the happy hour drinks were the same price. We ordered the stuffed mushrooms, steamed mussels, a dirty martini, and a grapefruit cosmo. Everything was delicious, but the mussels were our absolute favorite. The broth they came with was delightful, and we used the complimentary bread to soak up every last drop! Even though the appetizers filled us up, we still ordered dinner. I got the Pesto Penne Pasta and my friend got the Chicken Marsala. My pasta was incredibly flavorful with just the right amount of chicken in every bite. My friend really enjoyed the Marsala too. The portions were great, and we both had enough leftovers for another meal. I definitely plan on coming back when it's cooler to enjoy the patio, which sits nicely between the restaurant and the boutique across the way. The view looks great, and I heard they sometimes have live music. Highly recommend!

I was really looking forward to dining at Giuseppe's on Oracle Rd. Great reviews, loved the photos…read moreI saw online, good happy hour, and gluten-free options. I even called ahead of time and spoke with someone about the gluten-free options (David, who turned out to be our server) and he was very helpful and pleasant on the phone. But the dining experience was sorely disappointing and I'm not sure whether we would return or not based on that experience. David's service was attentive and pleasant, the wine was really good, and my pork carbonara dish was pretty good - the pork chop itself was delicious and perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked; the pasta was creamy and pretty good, but just lacking a bit in flavor (cheese?). I'm not a fan of cherry tomatoes in carbonara but no big deal, still overall, it was a very good dish. But here is where it went wrong. My wife ordered the grilled pork, which according to the menu is slices of pork topped with spinach and mozzarella served over linguine with red sauce. She asked if they could switch the red sauce out for another (non-red) sauce. David suggested either Alfredo or a white wine sauce, and my wife asked for the white wine sauce. And gluten-free pasta.Since I had called earlier to ask about gluten-free or gluten-sensitive options, and they said they have GF pasta and GF pizza crust, David let the kitchen know to start the pasta water (which is a nice accommodation) as soon as we arrived - although my wife wasn't sure yet, having not looked at the menu, whether she really did intend to have a dish accompanied by pasta. But that's fine if they want to start it early. We sat there for a good 25-30 minutes after ordering, wondering what was going on with the food, since we were one of only two tables at the time. We tracked David down and he apologetically told us there had been some kind of issue with the chef "getting the dishes switched around" (??) and that they had to start the order over again, and that he appreciated our patience. After a while, the entrees arrived. My pork carbonara looked good. My wife's pork dish, even after waiting that long and having them re-do the entrees, had a few issues - 1) it was served with pasta with red sauce, not the white wine sauce she'd asked for; 2) uncertainty over whether the pasta is indeed gluten-free because it's possible that they have GF spaghetti, but in our experience, it's very unusual for a restaurant to offer GF spaghetti. Usually it's penne or a similar shape. But David did double check and said it really is GF spaghetti. I was suspect myself when I tasted the dish, because GF pasta has a tendency to fall apart or dry out and I couldn't really tell that this was GF pasta. So maybe it was just really good GF pasta; and 3) the pork wasn't sliced, it was whole. And possibly breaded. When we noted the dish was supposed to be white wine sauce over GF pasta, David again apologized and said the chef was "flustered" (his word, not mine). Not sure how a whole 2 tables flusters a chef, but okay. At this point, after all this time, and my dish being served correctly and hot, we were not about to send the dish back AGAIN while I sit there eating mine while it's still hot. We had originally thought, when first seated, that we might order dessert or at least the good looking after dinner drinks. But we just wanted to get the heck out of there as fast as we could. And to their / David's credit, they did comp the pork dish, which is nice. Not sure we'd return.

My go to place for decades now! Employee-owned brewery in a funky old warehouse with tons of tvs…read more Always great, fresh, unique crafted brews on tap and fun creative menu. A number of my favorite foods are only on the Happy Hour (3 to 6) menu including Mac & Cheese, Nachos and a perfectly crisped Cheese Crisp like nothing in town. Staff can get overly busy and officious, but are responsive and kind, if not friendly.

We enjoyed lunch and some drinks at Barrio Brewing. It was recommended from someone on our camping…read moreapp (RV Trip Wizard). It's not far from the campground, and we actually stopped after visiting Saguaro National Park. It's dark inside (as are most "sports" pubs or breweries). You pick a seat and someone will come to you. Our server was great! Food was really good: French dip and pastrami sandwich. Big portions so we took home leftovers! Good selection of beer. I had a refreshing watermelon/vodka drink. Prices are reasonable. They also have an outdoor patio, but way too hot for this time of year.