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From elegant and upscale to casual and family friendly steakhouses, Tucson has it all. Below, we have listed some of our favorite places to get a good piece of meat in this lively Arizona city.

Silver Saddle Steakhouse

Restaurant, Steakhouse

Silver Saddle Steakhouse, Tucson
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Silver Saddle Steakhouse is a family owned restaurant that was founded in 1984, and since then, their unique atmosphere and taste has been preserved. Their meats are cooked on a steel and brick mesquite wood grill, which gives their meats their famous smoke flavor. The restaurant is also family friendly and offers a special kids menu.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Bar, Restaurant, Steakhouse, American

Sullivan’s Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse, and in addition to steaks, they also offer seafood dishes. They have an extensive cocktail list to complement their menu and also feature live music. The interior of the restaurant includes a wooden bar and tables, reminiscent of an upscale speakeasy. With their dark mood lighting and elegant interior, this is a great place for a romantic night.

Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill

Restaurant, Steakhouse, Seafood

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Tucson
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Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill offers authentic wood-fired steaks and seafood cuisine. You can choose whether you want your cuisine cooked over local hickory, oak, or pecan wood. In addition to their cuisine, they also offer a specialty cocktail and wine list. The aim of the restaurant is to offer an upscale dining experience at an affordable price. Enjoy a warm night and try sitting on their patio, and look out for their happy hour Mon-Fri 4pm-6.30pm.

Pinnacle Peak

Restaurant, Steakhouse

A trip to Tucson is not complete without a trip to Pinnacle Peak. This steakhouse has been a part of the Tucson community for more than 50 years, and they serve authentic Western food amongst an Old West atmosphere. Kids will love their cowboy theme, and their low-key and casual attitude is exemplified by their ‘No Ties Allowed’ policy. The restaurant can get pretty crowded on weekends, so be prepared to wait for a table.

Daisy Mae’s Steak House

Restaurant, Steakhouse, American

Daisy Mae’s Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse which has been selected as one of the top 25 steakhouses in America by the American Academy of Restaurants. The restaurant offers award-winning cuisine at affordable prices, in a causal atmosphere. All of their meat is cooked in an open fire over mesquite wood, so be sure to try their baby back ribs and Angus Beef Steaks. This popular restaurant is a favorite of MLB players.

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Chloe is currently attending college at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania and majoring in International Affairs and English. When she heard about the opportunity to write at The Culture Trip, she was super excited because she felt that this experience would combine both of her majors and interests. Chloe loves to travel and has been to Australia, Peru, Italy, France, England, and many other countries. Since she love to travel, she's also really excited to study abroad this spring in Spain. When she's not at school, she live in California (near San Francisco) with her family.

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