Top Best American Restaurants in Mount Lemmon

"The Cup Cafe is an established downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, creative and eclectic fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Cafe appeals to locals and visitors alike.Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable,..."

"Bobo’s Restaurant serves famous, fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits and large portions of banana pancakes. Customers also rave about the corned beef hash, omelettes, and biscuits with gravy. Don’t forget to try the cinnamon rolls at the end of your meal."

"We got the biscuits n gravy and the apple pancakes - everything was delicious. We were so surprised to see how much..."

"Owned and operated by a mother-son duo, Judy Michelet and Mark Jorbin, for over 18 years, Café à la C’Art is a delicious cafe located in the historic Stevens House, which is part of the Tucson Museum of Art. Featuring creative American fare with an emphasis on Southwest flavors, this charming restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus hosts a weekend brunch. Within an arty interior or on the lovely brick patio, guests can savor flavorful options, including the herb-roasted breast of chicken served with pan jus with roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash."

"In this intimate bar that is bursting with character, the bartenders here are some of the best in Arizona and are always willing to push the boundaries of cocktail making to create something new and inventive. If you want a surprise, go for the Bartender’s Selection where you tell them your liquor and they’ll create a cocktail using that liquor."

"Scott Avenue, Scott & Co. originally started as a craft cocktail bar and an adjunct to its neighboring restaurant 47 Scott. ut now the name of this hidden gem refers to both the original speakeasy-style bar and the bar program for the restaurant. The bartenders are well schooled in cocktail making, as they have to be!"

"There are tables and booths along the sides of this eatery, but the main focus seems to be the massive rectangular bar. Here, there are no-kidding cocktails that use ingredients like sage-infused agave nectar. Showing restraint here means not ordering bacon with your bread-crumb-topped macaroni and cheese."

"Say you are pressed for time and you want to grab a crafted cocktail at a swanky lounge, a hearty meal and some artisanal ice cream. There would be no need to step outside the doors of Hub. This dark downtown den is split into two rooms — one a hip lounge, the other a brick-walled dining area."

"HUB Restaurant and Ice Creamery has quickly become a popular downtown Tucson dining destination. The menu is eclectic, fun and always fresh. Starters include a fresh calamari, jumbo lump crab cakes, and pei mussels."

"Congress St., the bar and traditional American spot, which offers ice cream, frozen yogurt and more, is the most popular dessert spot in Tucson, boasting four stars out of 1,125 reviews on Yelp."

"Nice fast food restaurant with the usual selections and a well stocked ice cream cooler with lots of favorites. Workers are polite and friendly."

"Nice fast food restaurant with the usual selections and a well stocked ice cream cooler with lots of favorites. Workers are polite and friendly."

"The food is great- it tends to be a bit busy (understandable) and I’ve always had a pretty smooth experience More reviews"

"It's fun to go in here and get everything your ice cream man sells It's bit pricey but well worth it More reviews"

"Source: Photo by Flickr user glindsay65 used under CC BY-ND 2.0. If you want to witness the beauty and distinctiveness of the Tucson art scene, don’t forget to visit the Tucson Museum of Art. It features a wide collection of almost 8,000 objects such as paintings, sculptures, murals, and a lot more."

"The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block showcases a permanent collection of Latin American Art, Art of American West, rare book and manuscripts and Modern and Contemporary art pieces. The museum also hosts temporary exhibits which give you a peak into the trending art in Arizona."

"Then drive to the El Presidio district downtown and explore the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block and Presidio San Agustín del Tucson for a few hours. For lunch, go to El Charro Café, right near the museum, or to Cafe Poca Cosa, a short walk away, before taking a short drive south on I-19 and checking out San Xavier del Bac."

"Although Arizona didn’t join the union until 1912, the territory has a history that precedes its statehood. Presidio San Agustin del Tucson is one of the most incredible shows of the history of Tucson, Arizona. This is a recreation of a Spanish fort, known as the Tucson Presidio."

"Like many other states that were former Spanish colonies, the city of Tucson started with a presidio and a mission. The original Presidio San Agustín del Tucson was finished in 1776. However, when America took over, the presidio was dismantled."

"Within its boundaries, this 20,000-acre park has miles of hiking trails and numerous incredible desert vistas. If that sounds appealing, a hike up to Gates Pass will reward you with a charming stone gazebo from which to take in a stellar sunset view. Other outdoor activities within the park include horseback riding, picnic areas, camping and archery/rifle/pistol ranges."

"Yellow prickly pear blooms and hikers in Tucson Mountain Park. West of the city, Tucson Mountain Park has wildlife, cactus forests and amazing hiking, mountain biking and camping. You can reach the park and find trailheads from several points including Starr Pass Boulevard, 36th Street or by driving out through Gates Pass (basically get on Speedway and head west forever) to enjoy the splendor of the desert and a fantastic sunset photo."

"Sprawled across a huge swathe of the sun-scorched Sonoran Desert is the lovely Tucson Mountain Park, just to the west of the city. Besides boasting breathtaking scenery, the pretty park and its prominent peaks offer up a wealth of outstanding outdoor activities. Popular among nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, the park was established in 1929 to protect the remote range."

"The city’s most centrally located park, the Gene C. Reid Park features a large lake and small pond and waterfall with abundant grass and trees. The pond area in Reid Park is around the waterfall, and although there is no covered structure at the lake area, guests can reserve a nearby ramada. The park is also home to the famous Reid Park Zoo, where visitors can explore naturalistic habitats housing hundreds of exotic animals from around the world."