Fred's Arena Bar & Steakhouse
9650 S Avra Rd, Tucson, AZ 85736
About Fred's Arena Bar & Steakhouse - steak house in Tucson, Arizona
Customer Review Summary
Fred's Arena Bar & Steakhouse has received mixed reviews on its food quality. Some diners were disappointed with the steak, describing it as nasty and lacking flavor, while others found it flavorful despite being a less desirable cut. The atmosphere is consistently praised, featuring a rustic biker/cowboy vibe with outdoor dining, and a unique experience of having steaks cooked in the dining area. Customers appreciated the friendly service and generous portion sizes at reasonable prices. However, some reviews noted that the food was basic and underseasoned, with odd ingredient choices. Overall, the restaurant is recommended for its experience, rustic charm, and the opportunity to interact with animals on site.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
sarah
I hate to say it..... but that steak was so nasty I spit it out, and my boyfriend did too. I'm not a picky eater. The bleu cheese sauce was tasteless. The baked tater was pretty underwhelming. But the fried shrimp was pretty good! I hope to God their steak isn't always cooked like that. I guess they're having a bad night....
L
It was good. My steak wasn't the best cut of meat but it had good flavor
Rafael_ Leonardo_Michaelangelo
The food was delicious. We were greeted by the staff immediately after walking into the establishment. Prices on the menu were awesome compared to the serving size for it. I really enjoyed being able to visit the stables and interacting with the horses and Longhorns. The location is literally in the middle of nowhere but that's the beauty of it.
Doug West
Great food in a rustic biker / cowboy atmosphere with outside dining. I think the picture explains itself. : )
Kovia Phan
Stopped in on the way back to Tucson after seeing it on Maps and the reviews. It's a hole in the wall, but was a great experience! Steak was grilled to order and everything tasted great. Locals keep mostly to themselves and service was friendly enough. Got to watch the game on a couple flat screensand bar is fully stocked. Definitely recommend stopping by!
Gage Heart
The food in general was pretty basic. Barely seasoned. Who puts a fresh onion on a burger with an onion ring already on it, weird. The sausage in the sausage sandwich tasted like rubber with chili flakes on it. It wasn't the worst food but I'm surprised it's been around as long as it has.
Cathy Ruiz
This iconic business is such a delight. They cook your steak right there in the middle of the dining area on a big ol grill. It's just fantastic. I enjoy the rustic informal atmosphere with a rodeo on the cowboy channel every time we visit. Plus the outdoor patio and Xtra TVs for sports make it a comfortable place to bring your friends and family
Jim Rossen
Our steaks were capably cooked by our server on a big grill in the middle of the dining room. Lean and flavorful! Clearly a prized spot for locals.
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