Looking for a yummy traditional American meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end traditional American restaurants around Tucson, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture next time you're on the hunt.
1. Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails
Topping the list is Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails. Located at 135 S. Sixth Ave., the cocktail bar and traditional American spot is the highest-rated high-end traditional American restaurant in Tucson, boasting four stars out of 562 reviews on Yelp.
"Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails offers innovative farm-to-table cooking with global influences, killer cocktails and affordable pricing from James Beard award winner Janos Wilder in an art-filled, urban setting," according to the business' Yelp profile.
"We serve delicious American food as an optimistic and affectionate statement of who we are as a people today," continues its Yelp page. "We look to culinary traditions that Americans have brought here from their former homes in Indo-China, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Latin America, as well our take on traditional American classics to create menus with flavors as diverse, varied and wonderful as America itself."
2. Jonathan's Cork
Next up is Jonathan's Cork, situated at 6320 E. Tanque Verde Road. With four stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp, the steakhouse, bar and traditional American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
"The 'Cork' has been a Tucson tradition since 1966," the business notes in its Yelp profile. "Jonathan's Cork was established in 1994 when Chef Jonathan took over, keeping fan favorites on the menu while adding his own signature dishes with a southwest flair."
3. Arizona Inn
Blenman-Elm's Arizona Inn, located at 2200 E. Elm St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar and traditional American spot four stars out of 77 reviews.
Yelper Marianthe P., who reviewed Arizona Inn on Oct. 3, wrote, "Absolutely magical. Timeless. Classy. Great food. Great drinks. Great service."
Mandy T. noted, "The smoked salmon appetizer, the duck breast and the Tom Collins with St. George's were very good... The portions were very generous."
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