Daisy Mae's Steak House
The rustic atmosphere of Daisy Mae's is perfect for casual dining, but don't make the mistake of thinking the food is simply average. The steaks here are good enough to cause the American Academy of Restaurants to name the restaurant one of the top 25 steakhouses in America for two years in a row. Meats are grilled outside over an open fire fueled by mesquite wood. Daisy Mae's is open seven days a week for dinner only.
Daisy Mae's Steak House
2735 W. Anklam Road
Tucson, AZ 85745
(520) 792-8888
www.daisymaessteakhouse.com
Jonathan's Cork
Owner and award-winning chef Jonathan Landeen's training in New Orleans is evident in some of the Cajun-inspired appetizers offered on the menu, but what many people come to this East-Tucson restaurant for are the steaks. In addition to classic cuts of beef like the Filet Mignon or the New York Strip, diners can also sink their teeth into specialty meats like the Bison Filet or a char-broiled ostrich steak. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. daily.
Jonathan's Cork
6320 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-1631
www.jonathanscork.com
Pinnacle Peak
Most people don't expect much from a restaurant in a theme park, but Pinnacle Peak will surprise you. The mesquite-grilled steaks have brought loyal customers back for over 50 years. Located in the middle of the old movie set called Trail Dust Town, patrons can watch staged gun fights or pan for gold before opening the doors to "Tucson's original cowboy steakhouse." Pinnacle Peak is open for dinner seven days a week.
Pinnacle Peak
6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Tucson, AZ 85715
(520) 296-0911
www.pinnaclepeaktucson.com
Article Written By John E. Roper
John E. Roper is a freelance writer who has written articles for "The Arizona Republic," "The Daily Oklahoman," and several other newspapers and digital platforms over the past two decades. His play, "When I Was Five," has been produced in three countries. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English literature from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1985.
