So this place has been open since 1966. Some of the details of the place definitely indicate 60 years 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. read more

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We didn't have any fancy plans for Memorial Day yet still felt the celebratory elation of a 3-day wknd 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. read more

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Sadly, this restaurant has gone down since the last time we ate here a year ago. Every dish had too many sauces added. I understand the head chef has a French influence, but frankly it overwhelms the food and takes away from the freshness. I had the snapper since they didn't have the halibut. It seemed over cooked and then drenched in sauce with greens on top, also drenched in sauce. The saddest part was they sat us in the back room. Where they seemed to sit everyone coming into the restaurant. If the restaurant was packed I would understand but every other room was empty. Who wants to sit along the pathway to the bathroom? Service was so/so. Had to ask for drinks multiple times. But frankly the quality of the food was not worth the cost. Definitely will not be returning, until they revamp the menu to include less French style and more uniquely inspired fresh food. I mean if we wanted French we would have gone to Le Rendezvous or Wild Garlic which are top notch. read more

Finally tried this restaurant. The good things... Food was great. Our server was excellent (Schuyler). They kept our water glasses filled. Ambiance was relaxing. They sat us at a table away from crowds. Fun for a special evening out. The not-as-good things...There didn't seem to be a way to reserve for the patio through Open Table, maybe we needed to call directly to restaurant. Food took quite awhile to come to us. The Happy Hour menu is only good in the bar and patio, not the main restaurant. read more

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This was our first time back to The Cork since the new owners took over. Unfortunately our experience did not match our previous visits with the original owners. The dark ambiance and the sixties vibe was the same as we remembered. This time, we both ordered the veal marsala which we typically order at another Tucson favorite. We both agreed that the veal was overcooked and under sauced. The garlic mashed potatoes we chose as a side were way too salty as well. The oven roasted asparagus was good. I had iced tea which the waiter kept well-refilled. Our water glasses were also kept refilled. My wife had one of the specialty tequila cocktails which she rated as just OK. I noticed that bread is now an extra cost which I find poor practice in an upscale restaurant. Frankly, if you are in the mood for veal, I would recommend Vivace, which BTW is also locally owned. read more

$50 Filet and $65 Prime Rib? May as well go to Flemings and get the full treatment. This place is too expensive for what it is. The "Old School" vibe is nostalgic and all but just not that cool. read more

Got there at 6:30, glad we made reservations! Server was on point let us know the specials of the evening , answered our questions about the menu and bar selections. Food had great flavor and was cooked just how we ordered. Nothing left to be desired. read more

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Met a friend to celebrate my birthday here. Was greeted with a birthday card and a friendly host and server. (We made reservations ahead of time, and said it was for a birthday celebration.) We had the crab cake and bread basket for appetizers. The crab cake was delicious and very flavorful. And the bread basket came with a variety of breads with butter. No pics cause we just dug into them! lol. For dinner I ordered the prime rib which was cooked perfectly as I wanted it (medium). Talk about melt in your mouth! Every bite was sooo good! We ended the night with a birthday dessert complements of The Cork! A scrumptious brownie that they brought out with a birthday candle! What a perfect ending to a perfect dinner! Thanks Cork Tucson for making my birthday special! read more

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I went with two other people. Two steaks were properly prepared. Two were to be well done, one medium, and the waitress said the well-done steaks would need to be fly-cut, which sounded good. Two (one medium,one well-done) were fly-cut and tasted great. One was not fly-cut, and although requested well-done, was rare. The waitress took it back, uneaten but cut. We expected a different steak would be prepared as discussed, but it was the same steak, cut apart, with lots of dark brown sauce trying to hide the pink meat and apparently not cooked any further. Part was eaten to try to have a chance to eat together because sending it back again would have allowed two to finish eating with one just starting to eat. Dessert was offered for free, but we did not want dessert... I wanted a discount, because the bill was $160, and tis experience didn't come close to equalling that cost. I have been here once before (Easter 2026), and it was a great experience, but this visit was not. The receipt had a tip section for the kitchen staff. Here's my "kitchen love": the person who was cooking steaks at 7pm on July 3rd 2026 likes to hide or ignore their errors instead of correcting them, and this needs to stop. Hopefully this restaurant will hire cooks and wait staff who correct mistakes instead of trying to hide them. Mistakes are understandable because everyone makes them, and how they are resolved makes a profound impression. In this case, the impression was terrible. Separately, two of the steaks were supposed to be petite filets @ $45, one filet mignon at $50. Two were billed @$50, one @$45. I didn't complain. At that point, we wanted to end the experience. I do not recommend this restaurant if you want a quality experience. I want to reiterate, we went to this restaurant on Easter, and service was excellent and completely different. read more

I've eaten here several times and will be coming back. I asked to be seated further from the bar and it was very nice. Happy hour at the bar is great but gets noisy. I've had fish in the past but opted for the petite filet as did my two companions. It was excellent. it was cooked the way I requested and was tender with a very tasty sauce. I also had the baked potato and asparagus with a garlic butter sauce. Service was excellent. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and intend to come back often. read more

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Good option on the east side if you're looking for a steakhouse to celebrate a special occasion/date! My husband and I have been here twice so far (once for a regular menu and recently for Sonoran Restaurant Week) and have left satisfied with our meals overall. The Cork's menu emphasizes meats and seafood with some unique options for game meat if you're adventurous. Appetizers Thoughts: - Bread basket - herby and buttery bread - Blackened calamari - we've had this twice and it's been consistent with the calamari not being chewy at all and the charred salty seasoning went well with the acidity of the lemon sauce - Wild game trio (bison, venison, and kangaroo) - my husband ordered this, and the venison was his favorite of the 3; something to try at least once in his opinion but would not necessarily order again Entrees Thoughts: All come with 2 sides - Petite Filet - cooked perfectly medium rare - Teriyaki NY Strip - my husband was surprised by how much he enjoyed the teriyaki sauce on the steak, also cooked perfectly - Ribeye special - topped with mushroom sauce which was also delicious - Macadamia-nut crusted halibut - a large portion and a bit on the drier side, wish there was a bit more of the sauce - Sides: the loaded baked potatoes are truly loaded, garlic mashed potatoes are good if you're a fan of garlic, charred broccolini is pretty good The dessert tray is impressive. The birthday brownie we got was chocolately goodness. The cheesecake and tart special were good if you're looking for lighter options. read more

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Dinner for four with no starters and only 2 desserts and a glass of wine apiece - $307 including an 18% gratuity. That bought us two prime rib entrees, perhaps 8 oz in size, and very ordinary in flavor and presentation ($45 each); 1/2 a toasted duck which was quite good, and their smoked brisket special that, in addition to being smoked for 14 hours as they say, both 1/4" slices were apparently finished, each side, over an extremely hot fire rendering both pieces to near charcoal. Had it not been a special occasion, I would have sent it back. The service was slow but friendly. The bottom line: relatively decent food (brisket excepted), small portions, adequate service and grossly overpriced. There are much better choices in Tucson. read more

Interesting space... cozy and tucked away from the main road you don't notice how big and yet intimate this restaurant is. It has indoor and outdoor seating. One unique feature here is the addition of wild game meats to their menu ( elk, bison, venison etc) as well as seafood options. They have a pretty good happy hour at the bar and a daily bar special... on Thursday it was a delicious burger. In addition we tried the ribs (Carolina bbq sauce... so think mustard), the prime rib strips and bacon wrapped shrimp. Everything was delicious! Service was friendly... kitchen was really quick with getting food out despite how busy they were. Will return. read more

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An amazing spot to grab a drink and a bite to eat. The menu may be small, but every dish is crafted with precision and flavor--clearly a focus on quality over quantity. Not a single issue with service; the staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely makes you feel welcome. The Cork delivers a relaxed, upscale experience without being pretentious. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food, great drinks, and consistently exceptional service. read more

Service .. AMAZING Keegan was our servers name he was great & did what should be done at a restaurant like this. Waters were always filled up by the busser which was awesome. The ambiance of this place is nice . Its like dark / a little lit but just perfect. I got the teriyaki steak and gosh damn it was bomb!! The potato could have been cooked a littttle more but nothing crazy ! It was all so good ! My boss who I was with had to give back his bison & the second time it came out it came out more cooked than the first time it was pretty funny cause he kept asking for med rare. Only reason i dropped a star, its a steak house that should not be a issue but over it was absolutely amazing ! read more

Fair warning, this may be a good bit longer than my usual - but I've got a lot of deliciousness to unpack here :) I was excited to attend The Cork's first of an upcoming series of wine dinners, and they set the bar high with a deliciously executed time machine theme - "Michelin Through the Years". This masterfully curated culinary selection transported us through some truly iconic dishes by legendary Michelin-starred chefs (and props for the hand-drawn Back to the Future-inspired Delorean on the menu that was an appropriate nod to the sheer breadth of culinary history we enjoyed). The entire staff was top notch from front of house to the kitchen - incredibly attentive, kind, professional, and everything moved smoothly even with it being held in one of The Cork's signature cozy spaces. From start to finish, it was a night to remember and I highly recommend checking out one of their wine dinners if you have the opportunity - the investment is money well spent! I've posted the menu photo for full details on each course, but here's my spark-notes: Course 1: Salmon Tartare Cornet A delicious and delicate first bite - the cornet of marinated Atlantic salmon with sweet onion crème fraîche was paired with a crisp Bertrand Crémant Rosé 2021. Started the evening on a light and crispy note. Course 2: Lobster Thermidor A rich and indulgent follow up was the Lobster Thermidor. The Gruyère topping came out of the broiler perfectly golden and was paired with The Stag's Leap Chardonnay 2023. Course 3: Mushroom Pistachio Salad This was my hands down favorite part of the whole meal! This quirky-sounding salad was laid down on a base of an amazing, hand-crafted pistachio butter, and the different textures and flavors came together in all the best ways - it was earthy, delightful, and totally unexpected. Paired with The Erath Reserve Pinot Noir 2021. Course 4: Tournedos Rossini This was a showstopper and my second favorite (and ya'll I was so full at this point, but ate every last bite of this course because it was that good)! The combo of perfectly seared tournedo over toasted brioche as the crouton, topped with foie gras caramel and shaved black truffle -- pure luxury. The purée and pickled baby carrots added a vinegary balance, and the potato pavé was perfectly crispy and flavorful. Paired with Borgogno Barolo 2020. Course 5: "Oops! I Dropped the Lemon Tart" This adventure through time ended with an unexpected object lesson for life - Chef Massimo Bottura maintained that mistakes are not failures, but rather opportunities for creativity and innovation and that's the inspo on this dish. This famous lemon tart known for originating from a kitchen error, turned life lesson, was amazing - the lemongrass ice cream was the perfect creamy balance of flavors and all the components on the plate worked together to top off a night of fine dining with a sweet and whimsical golden finale. Paired very well with The Château Carmes Rieussec Sauternes 2020. If you are still reading - I hope this gives a peek into what to expect at these exceptionally special events. I came away feeling like I was given a seat at a table of culinary history and am absolutely looking forward to the next concept they offer! read more

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This is one of my husband's favorite places to get a fancy meal (especially when he's craving surf and turf). The cocktails and mocktails are always delicious, and the food is consistently good and cooked to our preference. My go to is usually one of their seafood dishes. Most recently I had the salmon with broccolini and garlic mash potatoes. I highly recommend this place when you are celebrating a special occasion or have family visiting. read more

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The Cork tucson and Uncorked is great for watching games. Uncorked has 2 large screens and can seat "your" whole team. read more

What a wonderful addition to the Sonoran Restaurant week! The prefixed menu came with multiple dishes but I started with the Wild Game Trio with Bison, Kangaroo, and venison, which was very tender and delicious, and the Grilled Halibut with Charred Broccolini, and Garlic Butter Asparagus were amazing, and for dessert the marzipan lemon cheesecake with fresh blueberries made for the perfect meal. Matthew our server was very friendly and engaging, and attentive to our needs. Everything was spot on and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Came to The Cork for a Valentine's Day dinner on Feb 13 thinking it'd be easy to get a table. Wrong, LOL The Cork is busy no matter what day it is and that's a good thing because we need to keep local establishments busy and prospering. Lucky enough to find a table in the corner of the bar. Drinks were ordered but were just classics....Captain & Coke and a dirty Martini. My dirty Martini was perfect with blue cheese stuffed olives. We tried the wild game trio (bison, venison and kangaroo) because neither of us have ever had kangaroo. Once the waiter brought it out, set it down and left - we cracked up! For $22, you get one 3" strip/bite of each - so 3 bites of meat. They were all delicious but 3 bites, c'mon now! Dinner consisted of my teriyaki NY strip with a loaded baked potato and charred broccolini. EXCELLENT dinner and to be honest, I could have eaten a whole plate of that charred broccolini. My guy had double lobster tails, asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. All extremely delicious. We topped off the night with creme brulee and a slice of cheesecake. A total gut buster, LOL. Service was on point and everything was perfection. read more

The Cork Tucson - Wild game trio appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

The ambiance on Valentine's Day was so nice even though it was so busy. We had reservations and we were seated very promptly. Our server was so kind, professional and efficient. Excellent menu choices. We tried the bison, elk and venison appetizer. Haney but very tasty and tender. My filet mignon was prepared deliciously. Wrapped with savory bacon. My only complete is that the garlic mashed potatoes were instant! I am thinking maybe they were so busy they were running out of potatoes. My hubby had a baked potato so they could've done a mashed version with that but then again maybe they ran out of potatoes? Other than that, Valentine's dinner at the Cork was very enjoyable. read more

Decided to come here again for dinner and this time I'm leaving my review the same night and not months later as I go through my photos. As pleased with the food as last time. We were a bit disappointed to see the kangaroo was gone, but the rack of elk was a nice and tasty substitute. This time around we didn't bother with the trio since we knew we wanted the bisson and the elk addition. The food did not disappoint. This time we came with a reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. Oddly, we were seated in Daly's section and she immediately recognized us as if we were regulars, even though we were last here a year ago and remembered bits and pieces of who we were and what we did for a living, truly an impressive waitress. We made the effort this time to note her name down so we can ask for her section again next year! She definitely made sure to check in on us to make sure we were happy with our food and if we needed drink refills. She did convince us to try the seasonal blood orange tarts, which were quite tasty. They weren't overly sweet and the orange and decorative strawberries were fairly sweet and didn't come off as tart given the sweetness of the tarts. These were a nice and light dessert. We're definitely looking forward to dining here again! read more

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We have always loved The Cork way back when it was Johnathan's Cork. A Tucson gem that under new ownership continues to create fantastic food! It was date night, and we made a last minute reservation in the morning. No issues since we are in mid August. But this is when the locals should visit our favorite home grown restaurants. Let me mention now that the place was very busy when we arrived. They have a beautiful bar located in the center of the building. We were seated in back with 4 other tables with view of the kitchen. Honestly the area we sat in was really loud. Sometimes I couldn't hear my husband sitting next to me. So that is why one less star. The food has always been been fantastic. My husband's prime rib was cooked a perfect medium. He had asparagus and a baked potato. I had the special salmon along with charred broccolini and a baked potato. All was amazing! We shared a cream brûlée after and it was delightful. We will always return but may ask for a different spot to sit. read more

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I came here with a group for dinner last week. My friend and I both ordered the macadamia nut-crusted halibut and were disappointed by how plain it tasted--even with the sauce. I asked for extra sauce, but it still lacked flavor. On a positive note, I did enjoy the mushrooms again. read more

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My husband ended up in the ER with severe food poisoning the day after eating here. He hadn't had anything else all day or after. Don't get me wrong the food and service were great. The problem lies with dropping 400 on a dinner for four then hundreds more after 6 hours at the ER. Responses to Business Owner: I called the restaurant when we returned home from the hospital to inform them of possible contamination and was told by a female staff member the information would be relayed to management but in these situations "there's no way to know for sure you got sick from us." My intention of the review was to ensure visibility, and I can provide full documentation and dates, but as the owner pointed out there's still nothing that can be done and we are not looking for anything to be done aside from informing your staff of how to handle these issues. As customers who have visited multiple times, brought friends and family, and considering a bill for 4 runs around 3-400 bucks, we easily spent thousands of dollars here over the last several years. The point is, the likelihood that the meal made my husband severely ill is extremely high, and could mean that someone either knowingly or not, cross contaminated some seafood, shellfish, game meat or otherwise at this establishment. Our concern should have been taken seriously and not brushed off. We will take the advice of notifying the health department in the future. read more

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Food is amazing here. From the appetizers to the entrees. You can't go wrong with main courses from Bison to Elk to Seafood! Also they have a great bar to enjoy a drink or two and James ( voted best bartender in town) can make you something special. The atmosphere is amazingly cozy and quiet. Definitely worth checking out. read more

Longtime locally owned restaurant that always delivers phenomenal taste. (Disclaimer: I'm pescatarian, so haven't had the large selection of meats). James in the bar has always been one of our favorite mixologist. Always just perfect! Recently, we tried their tacos. My expectations were blown away. The quality of Mahi, the sauce and yummy pineapple. Just amazing. Cannot wait to return next week! read more

The Cork Tucson - Mahi tacos - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Celebrating my mom's birthday we decided to unwind and uncork at The Cork. Such a cozy atmosphere with desert rustic flare. Food Appetizer: wild game trio: bison,kangaroo,venison with chimichurri and prickly pear bbq. Don't knock it until you try it. For all my game meat lovers this is for you. Seasoned and cooked well. Thar prickly pear bbq is superb . Bread basket: the jalapeño bread is phenomenal Dinner Filet mignon corn and saffron rice 10/10 Steak was tender tender and seasoned well. Lamb chops Mexican corn and potatoes 8/10 I preferred with the chimichurri sauce not the mint sauce Waitress: Allison she was patient, friendly and welcoming. She had amazing recommendations and was super attentive read more

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Even though we were 20 minutes early for our reservation they sat us immediately Matt was our server on the patio, he was amazing 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 oysters 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, buerre 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 read more

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Went to The Cork to celebrate our anniversary last night. Everything was perfect! I ordered the Margarita Verde and it had the best flavors. Then for a starter we ordered the blackened Calamari steak, LOVE. My husband ordered the prime rib which was cooked perfectly and not too fatty. I ordered the salmon special. I think it was the best salmon I've ever had! We took home the cheesecake and bread pudding for the next couple nights and can't wait to enjoy those. We love the vibe of the restaurant and the service was incredible. Thanks for making our anniversary dinner special! read more

Service was great, ambiance was classy, and the menu was unique. When you see kangaroo on the menu, you gotta take the leap. Full disclosure, I had never had kangaroo before I visited this establishment. I actually scrolled through 100 restaurants on this day with a sort of indifferent malaise. I was tired of the usuals: Italian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, American. I landed on The Cork, fully expecting that I would get the salmon. But I am quite hoppy with the kangaroo choice. It really just tasted like steak, if I'm being honest, but it was a lot of fun to try something new from down under. read more

The Cork Tucson - Kangaroo steak with grilled beats and garlic buttered asparagus. 5/5 stars - Steakhouses Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is very homey. The charm is eclectic southwest. Now the food. It was great! The prime rib was delicious the horseradish was perfect not too sharp but not just creamy either. The asparagus and potato cooked to absolute perfection. I ordered the seafood pasta. I was a little disappointed with the amount of lobster I got and shrimp I got 4 shrimps and like 2 morsels of lobster for 38 dollars and wasn't impressed with the sauce it was VERY oily. But the martini and espresso martini were well crafted. I ordered the creme brûlée it was alright I have had better. They don't use real vanilla bean and that to me makes for a good creme brûlée. My husband got a peanut butter cake and while you can't deny peanut butter and chocolate the cake was dry so that is disappointing to me that means premade frozen dessert and that's just yuck to me. We paid 150 bucks. I will compare that to longhorn prices. Service was alright. We weren't Informed of any specials but the table next to us was..? So that was weird. Anyway I'll be back to try the bison and kangaroo?! I thought that was unique and need to try. They also didn't have oysters available and said they wouldn't be available until October. To me this is a common theme having something On the menu and it's not available then you need to make new menus. It's irritating to me as a customer. read more

Living in AZ there's an overwhelming amount of Mexican food, so sometimes you just want a solid steakhouse! The cork does not disappoint! The decor is clean but original to the spirit of the old school steakhouse. The staff were very professional and helpful when making food choices. I had the oysters which were blue point and freshly prepared. I had the game trio appetizer which has kangaroo, bison and venison all with perfectly paired sauces and a portion that won't ruin your dinner. For dinner I got the lamb chops which were cooked a beautiful medium rare. The dirty martini was crisp and salty. The bartender was great with a red suggestion for the game trio and lamb. Would absolutely come again! read more

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We had two good reasons to have dinner at the Cork, a gift certificate and a birthday to celebrate. Bottom Line: Super Yum! The Cork is mid century retro steakhouse where you expect to see Don Draper sitting at the bar. We made an early dinner reservation to take advantage of the Happy Hour. We did outdoor seating. Glad we did, indoors was looked almost full. And while we had the outdoor area to ourselves for a while, it was full by the time we left. The wait staff was great; friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Drinks were great. My Better Half got a Happy Hour Chocolate Martini. Very chocolatey. I got a local Oktoberfest. Tasty. My Better Half and I shared a bread basket and a shrimp cocktail. Shrimps were large and tender with traditional cocktail sauce and a hot mustard sauce. Never tried a hot mustard on a shrimp cocktail. Tasty. The BH ordered the macadamia crusted halibut. A very generous portion of halibut. I got the 9oz prime rib, medium rare. A great piece of meat done to a turn. Entrees come with 2 sides included. Then time for the desert tray! We shared a slice of pumpkin expresso cake and a birthday brownie with vanilla ice cream. Both were moist, creamy and just delicious. The BH and I agree. The Cork is a great experience. read more

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I have visited this place semi-regularly for decades. I love this spot. Have had many special occasion dinners here. However, the food has been on the decline for quite some time now. The last couple times we went the crab cake was dry and crumbled, the mussels were hammered beyond edible, Prime rib was gnarly and gristly and who ever is back in the kitchen does NOT know how to cook game meats or seafood, my two favorite reasons to dine here. The drinks are always good, and new owners were charming. BUT THE FOOD IS BAD NOW read more

Very good food. Price was quite high for a bar-type atmosphere. The three of us enjoyed it, but probably won't return. read more

On November 25, 2025, my dining group of 18 had dinner at the The Cork Tucson. The restaurant building is very interesting. It is a low fully brick building that is very cool. Luckily, they put us at two long tables next to each other in the back, which was perfect, because we are a noisy group. The Cork has a very eclectic menu, very diverse. There were many choices between beef, pork, chicken and seafood, as well as Bison, lamb and venison with a few daily specials thrown in. To start off they provided wonderful breads on each table. The Cork is known as a steakhouse so many of the diners ordered steak dinners. I ordered the lobster tail which was wonderfully delicious and cooked to perfection. All of the diners commented that their dinners were cooked to their specifications, no matter what was ordered. The Cork also has a very extensive wine and cocktail menu that most of diners ordered from and were happy with their choices. Our waiter was wonderful. All of our orders were correct, which is a big job to accomplish with 18 diners in the same group. The dinners came in a timely manner, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The only issue was the Baby Back Ribs on the menu had a price of $35. However, when the check came $37 was charged for the item. When the diner pointed it out to the waiter, he stated he would fix it. Unfortunately, it did not get fixed. It went unnoticed until after we left the restaurant. Further although the reservations were made in August for this dinner, somehow our reservation was lost. Nonetheless the restaurant was very accommodating for our large group and our "lost" reservation was honored. It was a very good experience. I would highly recommend The Cork - Tucson. read more

Great cocktails. The waitstaff was very friendly and knowledgeable, even to reciting the ingredients in the sauces and knowing how the food was prepared. As for the food itself, it was delicious. A very pleasant experience. We will definitely be back. read more

Food was delicious...come hungry. Everyone enjoyed their meals, particularly the grilled romaine salad, duck, veal and chops! Bar menu will only be served in the bar area. Very personable hostess and servers. Wine Wednesday was a great deal, half off most bottles. Pretty good selections as well. Depends on where you are seated, noise level can get high if there are loud talkers at nearby tables. read more

For The Cork, it's definitely the exotic meats that they can pride themselves on as these just aren't available at other restaurants in town. The wild game trio has bison, kangaroo and venison--delicious with each meat having their own special sauce. They do prime rib correctly too. I would order it rare though to avoid getting an overcooked steak. At the last visit, I ordered their ribeye special of the day, medium-rare and it was overcooked. The food here is good but sometimes feel too expensive for the quality and quantity. We got the bone marrow for apps and there was barely anything on it. Prior to that I ordered the lobster and filet combo and wasn't bad but not really the best either. Despite that, for the appetizers, the Prince Edward Island mussels is a good choice as well as the blackened calamari steak. They do have some good stuff but overall, this place is definitely geared towards those wanting to splurge on a steakhouse. It is a good deal if you come for Sonoran Restaurant Week right now as you get a 3-course meal for $55. read more

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