It's Denise's 29 and and a half birthday! Again. My first time into The Parish and it's warm and smells of red blooded meat. That might turn some of you off. Not me. I was ready to knife and fork it all the way. Until I looked at the menu. And something else caught my eye... We reserved a table for 10, I think, and used up all the seats. The waitress was okay...she confused me with a woman, a friend of mine, who asked to exchange seats and then brought us both the wrong drinks. Drinks that didn't belong to either one of us. Drinks that belonged somewhere else. Meantime, we had the bacon popcorn and the craw-fish hush puppies. The p-corn was tasty--for p-corn--but a lot of the bacon was burnt, the onions overwhelming, the whole underly so....But, what a profit margin! A bag of popcorn is what, .25 cents? Add some bacon and green onion and your golden. I think some caramel corn, the likes of which was melty enough that the bacon and onion stuck, might justify the gougingish of this appetizer's existence. You..? We imbibed. I sipped a few Dragoon IPA's and an Oberon. Yummy in my empty tummy. Then I got up--the emptiness of said vestibule making the almost-table-knocking-over the more apparent. Thank God I wasn't driving... We laughed, we commiserated, we bespoke our tales of woe and wonder, and then we ordered. I can only speak of my pulled-pork Adoba; not adobada, but as darn tootin' tastiliciousness as ever a BBQ pork sandwich was. And, huge? Yes, enormous. A perfect (maybe potatoe?) roll, a heap o'that BBQ pulled pork of theirs, a giant dill pickle spear and some of that coleslaw. That coleslaw. You have to try that coleslaw. Even if, like me, you don't like coleslaw. C-o-l-e-s-l-a-w. Get it. Spicy fries. The ketchup was store bought--sad news bears. But, the lemon bleu-cheese dressing zinged and melted in my eager mouth. It's worth ordering a pre-dinner salad. Some of the tomatoes are purple and sweet. Some are green and tangy. Some are small and red and round. The cucumbers are large and crisp and the mix of greens and romaine is perfection. Carnivore or herbivore, do it up. This place has that modern southern cooking down. -Fairy Food Father
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Jennifer M.
I came in today to inquire regarding the possibility of a party. Basically was shot down, which is fine as I understand they couldn't accommodate the amount of people we had, but whoever I spoke with was quite snippy and rude about it. This is basic customer service. Would carefully think about replies next time.
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Sam W.
This is my wife and I's new favorite place. Their burgers are excellent and the pulled pork is the best. Their bread pudding is a must have. Always call in a reservation there are not to many tables. The mixed drinks are fun, I personally like the Caribbean mule.
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Cyndi M.
I can't say enough good things about this place. On top of them always having fabulous food... Every time the service is spot on as well!!! We recently went in here after a horrendous experience at another restaurant and they saved our date night. I love their expansion and late night menu. My goal is to try every single dinner item... At least once!!!! I'll be back very very very soon!!!!!
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Nikki B.
This place reminds me of Louisiana! It's a nice change of pace out here in the desert. I think the best part is the bar. So beautiful and ornate! Good food, fair prices and great service. Really enjoyed it. Also good for Sunday brunch.
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Kevin L.
Hey, I just love this place. Great food, great service, cool decor and Live Music. One of our favorite places in Tucson. A little small, and it fills up fast, so expect a wait on weekends, but it's worth it......try the Bacon Popcorn. Bartenders are top notch, and they have one of the best pastry chef's around..
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Lisa W.
This place is out of this world! The food, atmosphere, drinks, everything is just fantastic. I've had their hush puppies, and catfish and the Parish Burger is an absolute must have. Yes the food takes longer to come out but it is worth the wait! For the reviewers who complained about the wait, this is not Applebees. Quality takes time!
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Mark S.
Excellent service and awesome delicious menu. They also have a good bar, large patio, specialty drinks and color dining room. You won't be disappointed or leave hungry here.
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Gail R.
Our first visit was wonderful! It's become our favorite restaurant. My husband had Clam Chowder and hush puppies. I had Drunken Angel pasta. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding. What a surprise! Every bite of everything we ate was absolutely fantastic.
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Isabella J.
You'll find The Parish in an indistinct strip center off of Oracle Rd. It seems to be our first and only Southern fusion gastropub that's pleasing palates all over Tucson. The atmosphere is funky and the interior is somewhat mixed, but somehow it works. The drinks are creative and bold and pretty much EVERYTHING on the menu has a major kick to it. I think the peeps at The Parish are doing things right for sure. They have fun with the menu and with the flavors. This style of food, however, is not my personal favorite and not really something I could eat on a regular basis. The bacon popcorn is second to none. Holy bacon bits. It's delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I've never had southern cuisine, so I have nothing to compare it to, but diners at our table, who have traveled to New Orleans many times, were pleased.
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Nick D.
I have been to this place 3 times. Two of their Fat Tuesday partys and I went in today for lunch and I must say I'm very impressed. I lived in Florida for ten years. While Florida is not anything like New Orleans I have had my fair share of Cajun food. Every year in South Florida they have an annual Crawfish Festival filled with all kinds of good Cajun food. I have tried a few different things at The Parish. Crawfish flown in fresh from Louisiana, gumbo, jumbolaya, and today I had an awesome cajun pasta dish called The Drunken Angel. Filled with Crawfish and shrimp. All of the items I've tried here are bursting with cajun spice and flavor. The menu I must say is original and impressive. Theres something for everyone even if you've never heard of the Bayou. From bacon wrapped frog legs, to a monster sandwich called The Big Hippie your bound to find something you like. If this place doesn't turn you into a ragin cajun, nothing will.
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John T.
Exterior is 70's strip mall but interior was authentic. Staff was extremely friendly and competent, a perfect combo. Food was excellent, hot and timely. Craft beers a plus. Four happy customers at our table. Will highly recommend - exceeded expectations.
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Kelly C.
Oh man, what a find! Almost makes me sad that I am not around anymore to enjoy this wonderful place as often as I would like... John the bartender...er...MIXOLOGIST which is actually much more of an appropriate term...is an absolute genius when it comes to delectable drink combinations. He mixes, marinates and concocts his very own syrups and mixers for which they uses for all of the completely original cocktails on the well thought our bar menu. How f-ing cool is that?!?! I already LOVE this place!!! So...after falling in love with the bar...THEN I was exposed to the even more intricate and enticing menu. I can't really even say enough about how much fun the menu is; you really just have to go try it for yourself. Some of the items I tried were: 1) Steak and frites - Heavy, HEAVY but dear God it was sooo f-ing worth it!!! 2) Bacon wrapped frog legs - Very interesting, the bacon drowns out the delicate frog flavor but it's a really fun dish. :) 3) I'm so sorry, I actually forgot what I ordered because I couldn't stop eating the steak & frites! I will update as soon as I remember... The parking was a breeze. The decor was whimsical, modern and bright but also romantic and hole-in-the-wall friendly - the owner was actaully walking around and talking with clients, very cool!
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Jerry M.
Love the "CHEERS" everybody knows your name type feel you get when first walking in, but it seemed that you had to be a regular in order to get quality service. I'll admit, they do have some unique, creative meals thrown together like the Bacon Popcorn and a good variety of items to choose from. We tried the Handcut Fries, which comes with an assortment of dipping sauce (wasn't to fond of, couldn't taste a difference), the Shrimp Po' Boy (basic ingredients but very tasty!) and the Gumbo (a little bland). Overall the food was mediocre, if I lived a little closer I could see myself returning to visit the bar and maybe try the burgers. They also do have a couple of flat screens setup around the bar to catch the game.
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Amanda M.
Good place with some different items. My favorite was the shrimp po' boy. The bacon popcorn is interesting. Many more things that I must come back to try. Love the trendy decor.
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Rich Y.
Nice list of craft beer selections, lots of great dishes to choose from (bring a friend because they're heavy eats), quaint patio overlooking scenic Oracle Road. Kidding about Oracle. Rich's recommendation: share a plate, hoard a beer, sit outside.
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Mari G.
I drove 30 minutes to try this place based on the reviews and it was worth the trip! I had the Bacon Popcorn (amazing!) and the Drunken Angel pasta. I was scraping my plate clean. I would definitely be a regular if I didn't live out of state. Service was great, music was good. I would absolutely recommend this place!
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Cheryl M.
I do believe I fell in love today!! My new food crush: The Parish...where have you been all my life? I'm sad to see a couple of lack luster reviews because that wasn't my experience at all. My husband and I enjoyed the the atmosphere, the service and most certainly the food. The atmosphere is adorable...girl speak, I know. But the bright colors, chandelier in the cozy cabana area and the obvious New Orleans theme is quite lovely and it really makes for a relaxing experience. We were torn on what to get so we ordered a couple of things to share. I ordered the gumbo and hush puppies and the hubs ordered the fish and chips. I have not one bad thing to say about an of the food. The gumbo was perfect. Normally it will be over-spiced but this was done very well and coupled with the crispy, golden hush puppies, made for a warming meal on a windy afternoon. My husband ordered the fish and chips which is one of my all-time favorite meals and so hard for me to resist. The fish was absolutely excellent. I was a bit surprised they chose to use Tilapia over Cod but it certainly didn't hurt the meal and the fries were to-die-for. One of these days I will have to make a list dedicated to french fries and The Parish will rank up there somewhere at the top! I forgot to mention that I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was done very well, with horseradish I might add! And their drink menu is quite impressive with their homemade infused liquors and very unique drink combinations. It looks like they're in the running for most excellent drink menu with some of the better mixology places in town! Our waitress was totally on top of things, very friendly and accommodating and was able to fill us in on upcoming events at the Parish including a big Mardi Gras fest! I do believe I will be there!! I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of their food. It's spectacular!
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Kira M.
I visited last night and had a great time- sadly, I was there for the Dragoon IPA on tap and some bar snacks, not a full meal. A friend and I shared the bacon popcorn and it was like Mardi Gras in my mouth. I absolutely cannot wait to parade my way through the menu and cocktail pages, sampling some of everything. The mixologist, John, was really fun and kind- he was happy to tell us about the different soaked alcohols, marinating with spices and herbs. Interactive, delicious, and comfortable without being over the top or obvious. I am definitely a fan and will be back. Best of all, the decor is on point and it's just fun to be a part of. Houndstooth, pink striped, and ornate gothic mixed with a polished industrial feel are basically the perfect beading to my personal tastes and eye pleasure. I'll update as I visit. Je Suis Sous Le Charme
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Chris S.
Great gastropub. Been here about 3-4 times and service and food have been fantastic. The pulled pork sandwich, shrimp and grits, and burger are all great. Their signature drinks are mostly good, service has always been pretty good. The Big Hippie sandwich is delicious, as are the handcuff fries (whether you have as a side or an app) are delicious. Shrimp and grits were amazing when I had them, the grits were cooked perfectly and the BBQ-cream sauce was fantastic.
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Mark S.
My fellow foodie cousin came in from Phoenix. I wanted to take him someplace to show him the food scene in this town won't be runner-up to anywhere. The Parish turned out to be the perfect choice. The vibe of the place is laid back. They have some house infusions and the drink menu looked to be pretty creative. They had a few nice craft beer choices on tap. There were not too many choices but I prefer quality over quantity. We both ordered the HopSlam from Bell's Brewing. Side note: They fill growlers, Had I known that I would have gotten one filled with this mighty tasty double IPA coming in at a whopping 10% ABV. But that's for another day... We started with the Hot Legs Le'Jean (bacon wrapped frog legs). The simpleton in me picked one up, slathered on some of the tasty remoulade that came with it, proceeded to chomp away and hit bone. (Chiding myself: Of course frog legs have bones, stupid. Have you ever seen a boneless frog?). Proceeding more carefully, the frog legs were polished off and, yes, they do taste like chicken. My cousin ordered the gumbo and I opted for the shrimp po' boy. My po' boy came to the table with a skewer sticking out the top holding a pickle spear in place... kind of a cool presentation. The perfectly cooked shrimp were nestled on top of sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. The mayo was proportioned perfectly (although some of that remoulade that came with the frog legs may have made this review five stars) and the bread was sturdy enough to hold up but not so chewy that everything slid out when you took a bite. The bread itself had flavor. As a matter of fact, near the end of my sandwich, I ran out of shrimp and hardly noticed I was just eating bread, mayo, tomatoes and lettuce. My cousin did offer me a taste of his gumbo, but no way was I giving him a bite of my sandwich, so I declined. He did say the gumbo held up against any he has had. When my cousin overheard another table being offered King Cake for dessert, he immediately snapped to attention. He told me about a Cajun place in Phoenix that makes King Cake. We had to try the Parish's version - think cinnamon roll but not quite as sweet and a little richer. I have never had King Cake but I guess the Mardi Gras tradition is, if you find a baby in your slice of cake it's good luck. Not sure how finding a baby in your cake is good luck, but if you do, at least hope it doesn't have bones either. This visit to The Parish introduced me to some new things. I am for sure headed back to explore the menu, try some craft cocktails and avoid anything with bones in it.
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Emily N.
Just awesome food all around. I Had to try the bacon popcorn and had no regrets! we'll definitely be back soon!
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Therese P.
Excellent service. Good burger, bun toasted just right and temperature nearly as perfect as you can get. Music - just right. Well done Parish!
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Christine P.
The Drunken Angel and burger were fabulous (I have had many Alfredo pastas in my life, this was probably the best). My only issue was that my 12 oz bottle of beer ended up being $7 (I can get a six pack for that) and the additions to the Backyard Burger did not have a listed price. We assumed they were included so got them all, then found out when the bill came that they were all $1-2 each! The $9 burger ended up being $20.
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Larry S.
I was really hoping to give this place a better rating. I would give it 3.5 stars but, you know, only whole stars. Service was definitely a 5 star rating. The waitress was super, super nice and the gentlemen that was tending the bar was great. They gave us suggestions on the beer and gave us samples before we decided. I had read a lot about the Dragoon IPA and really wanted to try it. It was just not my cup of tea. Very strong in flavor and really hindered the floral and citrus notes. My wife and I loved the Red Rover much more. They have several small micro-brews which is a huge bonus if you like that sort of thing and we do. Appetizers were the bacon wrapped frog legs and bacon popcorn. The frog legs were AWESOME and a must have when you go here. The popcorn on the other hand, not so great for us. I am guessing that it is popped in bacon grease with a few pieces of bacon scattered throughout. The bacon was, for the most part extremely burnt an gave the popcorn a burnt flavor. It was also greasy. I know, I know, what was I expecting, right? I was just to greasy for us. Entrees were the Warpig and the Oyster Po' Boy. My wife really loved the Warpig. I mean seriously, what's not to love about a Hebrew National 1/4 lb hotdog (my favorite hotdog by the way) wrapped in bacon (something ironic about that) smothered in every other part of the pig, pulled pork, ham and homemade pork rinds. The pork rinds I could have done without, somewhat tasteless. Separately all of the parts tasted great, but together, something was a miss. I am not sure if it was the creole mustard or what, but together they gave off a sour and salty taste. I just didn't really like it. The Oyster Po' Boy was great. The oysters were perfect and had a nice salty, fishy taste, which I like. Again, we really enjoyed our stop here but I am just not sure. I love supporting the local economy and would probably go back now that we know what we like and dislike.
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Dawn K.
After trying this gem in a strip mall on with west side of Oracle road, near Orange Grove, it was so good my husband and I returned again for dinner two days later. On Sunday the small place was elbow to elbow with patrons watching football, on the 6 flat screen TV's behind the beautiful wood bar. Since I don't watch sports I think i'll stick to midweek dining. The first visit we started with sazeracs which were wonderful! So good we both had two rounds. The appeal of this place is the creole dishes on the menu. The hushpuppies with crayfish is wonderful! They can be added as a side to any entry for a small charge. The "pit" flavored hot wings were excellent. Last night I had the Spicy Haitian pulled pork and immediately had a runny nose and a smile on my face. It was pouring rain outside and all my woes were forgotten. My husband loves their gumbo! I had the Big Hippie (eggplant burger) my first visit and it was great. I especially like the buns on their sandwiches; nice and glossy, buttery toasted before assembling the sandwich. The menu again is pretty limited, with about 6 appetizers, a few salads, a few entries (the Gumbo being one) and about 6 burgers/hot sandwiches. They provide the option to make several of the dishes vegetarian, such as their lamb flat bread. No desserts on the menu, but the owners assured us this will be changing in the new year. I'll keep my eyes open. I am certain we will be back soon.
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Melissa K.
So this place has a great charm thats not typically found on Oracle Road. I started the night out with some bacon popcorn which were really tasty and hard to stop eating. Then came the main course of smoke pork with adobe bbq sauce sandwich. Not my typical order but i just had to try it and I ordered the side salad with lemon blue cheese vinaigrette so I wouldn't feel too guilty. The sandwich was actually quite tasty with a mix of flavors. Smoky, spicy, sweet and salty... Maybe a little too salty. I recommend sharing this sandwich as I only could eat half. And well there were so many other tasty looking items that my friends got that sharing is always a good idea. The shrimp and grits and drunken angel hair pasta looked amazing and well worth me going back for another taste! Overall it was a great experience at The Parish tonight.
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William S.
BLUF: Cold and tasteless food. Good service and the only thing giving this place more than one star...the drinks. We came in with expectations of at least good food, but the result was anything but. The Eggplant burger was cold and only one incredibly small slice of eggplant. The chile relleno appetizer was small and you guessed it...cold. The pasta dish was HORRIBLE. BBQ sauce and angel hair pasta! What a treat. All I have to say is, don't go. If you do...stick to bourbon and hushpuppies. What an EPIC disappointment.
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Liz W.
Nice cozy place, the hushpuppies were AMAZING! My main meal was the trout and it was huge! Nice and moist and perfectly cooked :)
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Jim C.
When am I paying $11 for a hotdog? When it comes wrapped in bacon and covered in ham, pulled pork and pork rinds. It's called the War Pig. Get it. Eat it. Thank me later.
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Ron O.
I can't rave enough about how awesome The Parish was tonight - another win for Yelpers (and my taste buds). The ambience was spot on, our server was great and most importantly the food was phenomenal. The Bacon Popcorn was fun and tasty, but the gumbo, BBQ pork sandwich and hush puppies were authentic and perfect. I'd like to see a few more beers on tap, but what they lack in draft selection, they make up for in an excellent mix of local and eclectic bottled beer. Bottom line: we'll be back (probably around Mardi Gras) and if you're anywhere near by you should get here too.
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Aleks D.
Good spot ... Best part they are open during the lunch time unlike the other places that are rated high on yelp! Food is very tasty and personnel is very friendly! Next time we drive from San Francisco to AZ we will definitely stop by!
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Richard R.
Always on my list of places to eat when I work in Tucson. Great food, great flavor, great drinks, and great prices. Have never had bad food here.
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Mary Kay M.
I was disappointed after all the hype. I may have expected to much. The food was good but nothing exceptional as far as southern food. No different than what I can easily find in the Northeast. It may be unusual in Tucson. More casual than expected and after eating at many other restaurants in the area while staying at the Hilton, I would recommend other restaurants first if you have limited time.
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Jill S.
I've been here twice: once for a happy hour and once for dinner. Both times I've been very impressed by the drink selection and quality, as well as the food quality. Portions are a little smaller than I'd like them to be, for the price, and the parking lot SUCKS. My first time there was for happy hour. I shared some bacon popcorn with my table and ordered a beer. The server was very knowledgable about the beer menu and made a few suggestions, then a recommendation based on my feedback. She offered to bring out tastes of a few things, but since she took a while to come over I didn't want to wait for a drink; either way, I was happy with her blind recommendation. We sat on the patio and it was noisy, but this was early enough in the year when it was cool enough to be comfortable. The patio is small and faces Oracle Road, so I would recommend sitting inside. The second time I went was to meet my parents for dinner. The host was pleasant and accommodated my father's super-specific table requirements with good humor. Our server was extremely helpful with the menu and had tried pretty much every single thing on the drink menu and the food menu. My mom had something with salmon, my dad had something steak-y, and I had the Smokin' Angel pasta, which I asked the server to make spicy. He verified the level of spiciness, and when it came out it was INCREDIBLE. It was a smoky dark reddish sauce over angel hair, with fresh jalapenos (at my request--normally they aren't in there) and chicken, and perhaps some vegetables. It came with a piece or two of crunchy, yummy garlic bread. My mom and I drank some fancy cocktails (this was my only complaint about the server--he told me something wasn't sweet, but it came out cloying) and my dad had beer. All in all, it was a very nice dinner experience. They had some amazing-looking dessert specials--some sort of homemade bread pudding and some homemade ice cream--but we were so full that we didn't try anything. It is definitely on my agenda for future dining experiences! The interior is nice--tastefully decorated (and there MIGHT be local art on the walls, but I can't remember for sure) and the bathrooms were clean and also nicely done. I don't care for the layout of the tables, which somehow feel like they're on a giant merry-go-round, but at least they aren't so close together that you hear your neighbors' entire conversation as you imagine yourself spinning around the room. The bar is huge and looks like a nice place to sit. I'll definitely be back here! I'm excited to try some other stuff on the menu.
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Nicole T.
A fun barstaurant. Well curated booze selection and cool cocktails. Interesting food options, and not shy with the spices. The food is very rich and filling, just the kind of food you want to enjoy while drinking. I especially liked my gumbo. The customer service was attentive. On the flip side, I felt that the cocktails were a little overpriced, and me and my friend both had a upset stomach the next morning even though we had totally different food and just one drink. My friend's angel hair dish should have been called "drowned angel" instead of drunken angel, it was considerably over-sauced, and with such spicy sauce that is not a good thing. But I would give them another try.
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Schmidty N.
Wonderfull place to go hang or have a romantic dinner. Great food very well priced. Bartender was so much fun. The whole fam food was wonderful and cooked beautifully.
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Hannah R.
Great food, great drinks, fun atmosphere. I will go here until I've tried everything on the menu, then start over. Loved!
The best! We had a great meal, the hostess was very nice, and I love the renovations that happened over the winter.
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Daphne R.
The La Verdad cocktail was excellent and the Ruby Red Trout was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I will be back!
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Fred S.
The food sucked! Tilapia, really. Cod is the choice for fish & chips, not Tilapia. Terrible, terrible, terrible!!
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Mark S.
Love this place! The staff is really professional and nice, and the food is always outstanding. Everything I've eaten there has been excellent, authentic Cajun, of the highest quality. I withhold the 5th star only because they don't serve Heineken.
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Elyse P.
I think The Parish is a solid three-star. The space is pretty small, but doesn't feel cozy. It's got that sparse feel I'm not a fan of with some really odd paint choices (yes, I get they are Mardi Gras colors, but this is pretty literal). We ordered the jerk chicken empenadas to start and neither of us was a fan. They were a bit dry and had a strong ginger taste - but I'm not a ginger person. I got the fish and chips. They were definitely crispy - in fact, the fish was pretty close to perfect. So bravo for that. It would have been a great meal if it had some coleslaw. My husband got the crazy hotdog and enjoyed it. Our friends also seemed to like what they had. The server was very friendly, but we had to ask for water two or three times. I like the concept of the food and I might be back, but I'm not running.
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Roberta H.
Without a doubt a 5 star experience! The service is genuine, friendly, fast and always there when you need something. We ordered the Fish Fry and Mussels. I could not think of one thing that would have made either dish better! Yummy! The mussels are a bit rich for someone that has a sensitive digestive system, however I believe they have beat my favorite King Fisher. We will be back again soon.
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Melissa J.
This spot is pretty great. I really love the gumbo. It's got awesome flavor and really feels like something you don't eat everyday. My husband likes the burger a lot. It was featured in the paper recently as one of the best in Tucson so he's not alone in that. The hushpuppies are great. The drinks are great. There is this cucumber tequila drink that tastes really refreshing. They also have a big craft beer selection. The only things that aren't awesome are the patio just isn't that scenic, it overlooks a parking lot and Oracle and the fact that if it's really busy and you have to wait to be seated there aren't a lot of places to hang out if the bar is full.
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Jennifer D.
I KNOW I KNOW only 2 stars. I honestly feel that I have had better. I had ordered the blackened steak salad, it wasn't a salad to me if you call one stalk of lettuce on a slice of tomato and 3 pieces of burnt cold steak that tasted like it was sitting out a salad that's CRAZY. I'll have to try it again in a future let them fix their kinks, and I can try it again.
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Kristy N.
I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews. We convinced our friends who live on the far east side of town that it would be worth the drive to meet us here. It wasn't. We arrived on a Friday night at 5pm and the place was busy. We got the last table available on the patio. We tell our server that we are hungry but most importantly we are thirsty and when she sees our glasses half empty, to bring us another round! I would have thought she would have a vision "Wow, I will be getting a big tip from this table as they are planning on spending $$$ drinking and eating!" but sorry to say this was not her vision, only our broken dream. We had to flag her down to get drinks, to order food, to order more drinks, to order more food, to order more drinks and more drinks and....well you get the picture. We noticed the waitstaff were not wearing uniforms - this really bugs me as when a place is busy, you don't know who works there and who doesn't. Why would a business owner not want their staff to be in a uniform (or uniformally dressed i.e. all in black)? Geez, it's cheap to at least get t-shirts with your name on them for your employees! We ordered appetizers - hush puppies with crawfish, bacon popcorn, french fries, chicken wings, and the pretzel. The hush puppies were amazing and served with this yummy sauce to dip them in - so far so good! The french fries were some of the best any of had ever had! The pretzel was just okay, not worth writing home about. The bacon popcorn was good, not great. The chicken wings were just inedible. We ordered our dinners - the guys ordered the fish and chips and the gals ordered the spicy pork sandwich. I chose hush puppies (for $1.00 extra) instead of fries because I loved them so much. Our dinners arrive and the first thing we notice is the guys fish & chips plates. None of us have ever been to a restaurant, ordered fish and chips and receive 1 PIECE OF FISH!!! Come on, 1 piece of fish!!!!!????? The menu states "worlds crispiest fish" and they got that right - this fish was so over cooked that it died several times. We are still shaking our heads over receiving 1 piece of fish! A friend of mine ate there a week later and had the same thing happen to him so this is their normal portion! Our pork sandwiches looked and tasted very good. However, my hush puppies did not have the yummy sauce that we received with the appetizer order of hush puppies. The owner stops by and I inquire about the sauce only to be told "the sauce only comes with the appetizer order". I ask if I can have some of the sauce and it seemed to be a big imposition asking for more of this sauce ( must have been a shortage) but several minutes later I did receive a thimble full of sauce. I am happy to have this sauce until we get the bill and WOW - they charged us $2.00 for the thimble of sauce!!! Are you kidding me??? We had a lot of sauce left over from our appetizer order and had I known that it wouldn't come with my dinner and I would be charged for extra, we would have kept the sauce.
I've visited The Parish twice and really have enjoyed both meals here. I confess, I've ordered the same thing both times, but some times you stick with what's good, and Johnny steak and fries are absolutely delicious. The sauce that smothers the steak has the right punch of flavor to it and is so good when mixed in with the fries. My girlfriend liked the flavor of the sauce as well but said it was a bit salty for her taste. I was able to share small tastes of other dishes from those sitting at my table and everything I tried was really good. This place packs flavor in everything they cook. Nice. Some of the plates can get a little pricey but they do give big portions that you get your money's worth and won't leave hungry. The second trip there, they had a talented young girl giving an acoustic performance and they book different small acts (magic, music, etc) to perform. Solid 4.5 stars, push it to 5 star for atmosphere.
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Chelsea L.
The parish is my favorite place in Tucson. Steak salad and a glass of wine yes! I had a little birthday party here a while back and even though my friends were being annoying we were all coming and going they handled us with grace. Love the late night menu and great full bar.
(5)
Patrick S.
The Parish Burger was nothing but DEELISH!!!! We dish a a garden type salad that was ok but I won't bag on it because that was my wife's pick. I wanted the salmon salad. Oh well. The have expanded here and the atmosphere is got a shabby sheik look that I totally dig. I have been here when the live music is going and they have some local faves that blend in well with the look and food. Dragoon IPA is also worth trying. I was gonna go four stars but what the hell, five it is!!! Don't take my word for it, I encourage anyone to check it out.
(5)
Brian M.
Ok the food is still thoroughly excellent but the remodel is not so good. Double front doors introduced a chilling breeze every time it opens and every time the kitchen door opens the dining room is flooded with harsh neon light and you get a great view of all their cleaning fluids neatly stacked on stainless racks? Ambience went down a few notches but food and service are top notch.
(4)
Micalah O.
I loved the ambiance but it is a smallish restaurant/bar. The drinks were fantastically fun and the couple I tried where just the right balance of flavor and booze without too much sugar as some cocktails are apt towards. Because it was a Friday evening there was a bit of a delay in getting a table but there was some indoor seating for my friend and I to enjoy our cocktails. Because we are both a little on the adventurous side of gourmet we decided to try the frog legs, they were a little salty for my taste but fun regardless. I had a delicious fish dish for my main course and left very satisfied. Service was great and despite a busy Friday we were able to have a relaxed evening of catching up. We did leave before the band set up, I am grateful because otherwise I think we would have been in direct line of the speakers. However I could see coming back to the bar for an nightcap and some live music to be an added bonus for this side of town.
(4)
Anne J.
Just visited the Parish for the first time for a pre-Mardi-Gras NOLA food fix...wow. Busy at 5:15 on a Saturday. Started at the bar - very competent and professional bartenders. Great beer selection - LOVED the Sleepy Dog red ale. Menu is not too long, not too short, and the appetizers looked like more fun than the entrees, so I had the bacon oysters (forgot the actual name) at the bar, and then had the petite NY strip salad and the smoked trout...what can I say, I can eat! Salad was a unique presentation - like a wedge, but with romaine, which required a lot of cutting (chop your own?) but the steak was divine and a nice-sized portion. The pecan smoked trout and its accompaniments were delicious. My husband had the gumbo, and he loved it; I had a taste and wasn't thrilled, but I was rather enjoying my nosh and salad. Obviously too stuffed for dessert. It's LOUD in there, so not the most romantic place, but has a fun-and-funky vibe and a blend of clientele packed into a smallish space. In any case, we really liked it and will be back for more!
(4)
Monica F.
Both the food and drinks were wonderful! I had the crawfish hushpuppies and they were spot on. The dip was so good I would like to dip everything in it!
(5)
Jennifer D.
Once again I went to the Parish, but this time was for happy hour. We had about 7+ people in our group and we sat on the patio. The service again was amazing!!! I only ordered two cocktails and the amazing BACON POPCORN (which I have fallen in love with) and tell EVERYONE about!!! I had the stolli vanilla vodka and diet coke -- which I have come to love here. Pretty simple drink, but it is delicious. I did try the root beer flavored vodka with soda water....it was decent, but I would have liked it sweeter...maybe next time I'll try it with sugar water or sprite to make it sweeter. It is a great place to go! It is such a fun place to visit and the happy hour is amazing!
(5)
Scott N.
4 stars because they have Dixie beer and Basil Hayden's bourbon. respect because the owners are apparently from New Orleans so kudos to that. i'm just here for drinks, which are iced down Buds. plus. food that's coming out smells great but i'm only waiting to eat next door. the bartender is cute and super nice. i'd come back if i had the time. give these guys a chance.
(4)
Jeffrey B.
I write this review asking every retired military person to not go to this restaurant. Recently, we called The Parish to make a reservation for a group of 14-20 veterans/military retires and their spouses, whom get together once a month a different Tucson area restaurants to talk, enjoy each others company, while enjoying good food. However, The Parish, was not only very reluctant to host our group they couldn't even be bothered to return our call when they said they would call back. So we have chosen to have our November get together at the Canyon's Crown, they were very happy to host our group.
(1)
J O.
Great space, consistently delicious food, enthusiastic staff, reasonable prices, I could go on and on. I have been several times over the last 2 years and I can honestly say each experience was as great as the last. Do yourself a favor, go for lunch or dinner or drinks and appetizers, you will be glad you did and you will go back again and again with friends and family who will fall in love too! Long live The Parish!
(5)
Ira Y.
I've had really great food here on ONE occasion, the next three times have been gross. That first time, I had a great fish and chips. Everything about the dish was on point. The next time, the as indicated on the menu, "World's Crispiest Fish and Chips" were soggy, the batter was leathery, and I wondered how long beforehand they had been made, to be honest. They are supposedly 'famous' for their crawfish hushpuppies, but what we got when we ordered was no claim to fame. The balls were all BLACK and clearly way over cooked, but our server assured us that they were "supposed to look like that" they were served with a gross syrupy sauce that I still cant wrap my mind around. This place boasts that they've won award A,B, and C from the Tucson Lifestyle magazine, but everyone knows those awards are bought and paid for and essentially ad space. Enough about the phony awards! Deliver on the culinary front. I still think of that first experience and almost include the Parish in the hopper when thinking of places to go, but I just can't get over thinking that I will be sorry, again, if I go to spend more money at Parish, which, is more expensive for lunch than Vivace. Yeah you know what, not worth it. Also, the atmosphere and decor is terrible and miserably uncomfortable. I really wish this place were better.
(2)
Michael K.
Best fish and chips in town! This bar/restaurant is what you would expect to find in a downtown or live/work entertainment district...not in a strip mall on Oracle and Orange Grove. The drink list is amazing and it's enjoyable watching the bartenders do their magic. All of our food arrived in a timely manner and there were no complaints about the entire experience. We'll be back!
(5)
Jim H.
I am overdue to redo my original review, which was 3 stars. Have been back multiple times since that 1st mediocre experience & I have become a fan. #1 reason is still the food...it is ALWAYS excellent. Not a big fan of salmon but tried my wife's smoked salmon salad last time & it was the best salad I have ever had in my life. Seems like we have never had the same server more than twice, but service is always anywhere from very good to excellent. Still not crazy about the small draft beer selection & some of the ones offered, but they always have at least 2 I like, so even though I feel like the draft beer list is worth a 1/2 star demerit, I'm gonna keep it at 5. To me there are several "ultimate tests" of a restaurant: 1. Do you go back over & over? 2. Do you recommend it to friends & family? 3. Do you take friends & family to eat there? My answer to all these is YES!
(5)
Erika B.
Fabulous time at the Parish last night. Food was excellent - had the Drunken Angel pasta and hubby had the pork chop. Both entrees were very delicious. What shined were the cocktails and the excellent service from our bartender, Nathan. I'm a vodka girl and my husband likes bourbon. He created delicious drinks that suited us perfectly. Great attention to detail and pride in crafting excellent cocktails.
(5)
Jennifer C.
I had a date here a few weeks ago and it was my first time visiting. It's a perfect place to meet someone at the bar for a little a happy hour. They only offer one Chardonnay by the glass and it was pretty good. The highlight of the evening (besides the company :)) were the mussels! OMGshh they were so delicious. And the bread that comes with is perfectly crisp and perfect for dipping :) They had some construction going on so business must be going well if they're expanding. I will definitely be back.
(4)
Jenni L.
The idea of a southern gastropub is actualized in The Parish. The atmosphere was delightful with a diverse crowd of patrons. The bartenders were funny and able to make up cocktails on the spot. As a southerner transplated to Tucson I had pipe dreams of finding a good Po'Boy. I was floored by the authentic Shrimp Po'Boy with delicious remoulade and hush puppies on the side. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Bobbie H.
Yum
(5)
Tamica S.
Ok, it helps that the place is right across the street from work. But this is the BEST place for happy hour right now. They have quite a few different kinds of beer which is great, the drinks are pretty cheap and really clever and the food that I've had so far there has been delish. The bacon popcorn at $3 a pop is a must have. The french fries could be a meal themselves. 3 of us split the fries and could barely eat anything else after that. The lamb chorizo is a little spicy but it's a cajun place so I asked for it! My fave is the gumbo. Slow clap. Hats off. Deep bow. All that stuff. I could eat it three times a day. The hush puppies are fantastic, like seriously good. Next on my list is to try out the wings and I am pretty sure it won't dissapoint! Oh, and if you can't make happy hour they do take out for lunch.
(5)
Anahj W.
Lived around the corner from this place for years but never wandered in until a friend highly recommended. SO glad we did! Everything we ordered was super delicious and service was great. Will go back for the baked oysters bleu and drunken angel pasta. #Yumalert
(5)
Josh H.
Really, really solid food. Taste, value, quality, all that. I had the Haitian pork sandwich, which was great and startlingly spicy (in a delicious way). Good crisp slaw, and dang, those fries, those fries, man. Four stars though? The food choice is sadly limited. Some sandwiches, some salads, and three entrees is not a wide variety. That said, it is of course better to have a small menu done well than a big menu done poorly. I'd probably have been fine with the size of the menu if they had a nightly food special or two, to at least show there's active playing around with ideas and ingredients beyond the occasional menu refresh. I bet there probably are specials on Friday/Saturday, but we went on a Monday so no dice. Additionally, billing as a gastropub and having ~4 beers (good craft beers at least) on tap is a little disappointing. They had a wider variety of bottles, but that isn't draft beer.
(4)
Kelly T.
So this place used to be the Game On Sports Grille. It was taken over by the new owners in August and will have a grand opening in December. It is open now, it is just not necessarily complete in terms of decoration and design. I had never been to Game On, so I have no idea how it compares. The Parish is a southern take on the gastropub. Their "construction" menu is an interesting mix of Louisiana inspired cooking and traditional pub food. There are frog legs, gumbo, fish and chips, burgers, wings. The menu is only one page but it covers a lot of ground. I went there last night after hearing about it through Tucson Foodie and the Tucson Citizen. When I walked in the bar was pretty busy but I found a seat. The staff was friendly and the service was great. I perused the menu and ended up ordering the bacon popcorn to start. It was excellent. It's bacon-y, it is spiced to perfection and tastes amazing with the Abita Amber. For my main dish I ordered the shrimp Po Boy. When they brought it out I knew I was in trouble. The sandwich was huge. It is filled with crispy, yet succulent, fried shrimp. It was amazingly tasty but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! Luckily they have no problem boxing it up for you. The fries are hand cut and fried to perfection. They have a relatively modest beer list (compared to Noble Hops or Union) but they do make their own liquor infusions such as, cinnamon bourbon, cucumber gin and basil vodka. The place has a variety of seating options, along with patio seating and an area for large groups. The interior, as it stands, has potential and will be fun and unique when it is finished. The place was a complete surprise, especially for one that hasn't been advertised to death. I'm definitely going again. I love that it is close to where I work and I can easily go there to unwind after a hard day. I went in without expectations and came out feeling satisfied and shocked that the word hadn't been spread. Maybe it supposed to be secret...and if it is you didn't hear about it from me!
(4)
Tiffany V.
Food is delicious!! I tasted the crawfish hushpuppies- so crisp and flavorful Goat cheese relleno - i should have ordered two plates fish and chips - crispy fresh fish! the parish burger - perfectly cooked just as a warning .. waitress was pretentiously snobby. food made up for it at least
(5)
Rachel A.
I really had a great time here, and was quite impressed! The ambiance decor was great! The food was really good! They seemed like they had a few quirks to get out, but I did go awhile ago, ago so maybe it's better now. Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)
Fristedt J.
Wow! that is what i have to say about this fun place. On a recent trip to the tucson area, looking for a good place to eat, we read yelp reviews for this restaurant and decided to give it a try. At first concerned about the reports of a crowded establishment, we decided to try it anyway. Pleasantly we did not have to wait and our service was great by a very welcoming Leezly. We opted for the appetizer of Bacon popcorn, which in my eyes is a must. Next the parish burger- a burgers topped with bleu cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade, Dijon mustard . Definately a great decision. For dessert, we werre talked into a chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake made with bacon crust.... sense a theme? Leezly also was great at recommmending fabulous tap beers to suit our palate(s). By all means take the time to stop and sample the quisine. We ate on A MOnday night around 5:30 pm
(5)
Danny L.
Great selection of beers, awesome staff, fantastic food. Must try the Parish burger, it's Burger-brosia!
(5)
Megan D.
Fantastic meal! I went here for my birthday dinner - at the recommendation of my fellow yelpers. Upon first impression, I was pleasantly pleased. It wasn't trying to be anything that is was not. The restaurant is relatively small (I would estimate about 12-15 tables) and you seat yourself. I was waiting on my date when I first arrived and was promptly offered a menu and glass of water. When ordering, the waitstaff warned me that the spicy pulled pork is 'very spicy'. They offered to let me try some before making my final decision - which was appreciated. The pork was seasoned with cloves and cinnamon, and was as spicy as the name said. I went ahead and ordered it and traded meals with my man (he had the fish and chips). Both were delish. I especially loved the fries and garlic aioli. Definitely a good experience and I will be going back! Reasonably priced meals and quick service are always refreshing.
(5)
Brenda G.
My boyfriend was the one that hears about this place so we tried to for lunch. First impression was that i was small and pretty unique with the pictures on the wall The food was okay, im a picky eater so it was hard for me to find somethibg to eat. Justin got the hotdog and loved it and i got a burger which i had to ask for fries as a side after cause the coslaw was spicy. We will go back for dinner cause there are a couple things we want to try.
(3)
Patricia M.
The backyard burger was tasty, along with a fresh salad and a dressing that tasted homemade. Also tried the pimpanadas which were unique in taste with a sweet and spicy flavor, the breading was delish while the jerk chicken was just ok . Found the service to be excellent. It may be a good idea to make a reservation on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations and waited about 20 minutes.
(4)
Nick P.
I'll get my only complaint about this place out of the way first: location. You see, their delicious cocktails and incredible bar service are so good that you just want to stay and drink a whole bunch. Since Parish is a northwest haunt and I live downtown, you can imagine what the cab fare would be. Never the less, I've visited Parish twice more since my initial trip and I will say, as a professional drinker, the cab fare is worth it. You would think, at a Southern-style gastropub, trying to find a vegetarian option would gain you only raised eyebrows and a crappy salad. Instead, you get an understanding smile and a "don't worry, the chef has you covered." When they say "covered", they mean that he will cook you something so delicious that you will actually lamet its absence once you've finished it. The service is tip-top, the drinks are SO GOOD and the food will make you want to eat until they have to roll you out the door to your car at closing time.
(5)
Ariel T.
The Parish earned 5 stars for their fabulous drinks, gumbo, and fish & chips. The signature drinks were all refreshing, delicious, and attractive. Beware, the tastiness of these treats masks the suprisingly high quantity of alcohol. Cheers to the bartender, you are a giant among men! The gumbo was tasty, full of flavor and an appropriate serving size. It was a little salty, but I approve of heavy handed use of salt (or MSG). The hushpuppies were too dense, bland, and dry. I could have done with a slice of French bread instead. The fish and chips were good, cooked well, but I'm just not a fish and chips kind of girl. However, if fried, flakey, well-seasoned fish butters your bread, I encourage you to order this dish. I felt ambivalent toward the popcorn. The idea sounded grand, but the flavor did not deliver. The bacon was burned and there was not much of it, the pepper was lacking, and the green onions added nothing. This dish ended up tasting like slightly burned buttered popcorn. Another forgettable dish was the coleslaw. The only taste it left on my tongue was bitterness. Get the fries. Now for the detractors: frog's legs, both the shrimp and oyster po-boys, and the spicy Haitian shredded pork sandwich. The frog's legs were chewy and masked by the heavy-handed use of bacon. If there is one thing I hate more than any other foodie faux pa, its overusing bacon. When I order frogs legs, I want to taste the natural sweetness of the meat. This dish was overcooked and unimpressive. (To be fair, the menu states that these are wrapped in bacon. One of my companions ordered them.) The shrimp po-boy lacked flavor, and the oysters in my friend's po-boy were raw. She put on her game face and sucked it up, but she was distressed upon noticing the state of her shellfish. Now to the most disappointing dish, the spicy Haitian pork, for which I had such high hopes. Why would any restaurant serve a dish this spicy? Serving something this hot disqualifies 99.9% of the population from consuming 1/10 of your main dishes. What sort of economic logic is this? It was flavored well, and the bun was delicious, but SERIOUSLY?! Why? Please tone down the heat so more of your customers can enjoy it. I like the ambiance at Parish, and I want to like the food more than I did. I will definitely try it again, I'm curious about the lamb flatbread and the "bacon and eggs." Hopefully next visit I can give this locally owned establishment. One more thing, please toss the neon art. I'm no Leo Stein, but my visit was negatively impacted by huge bright faces staring at me while I ate .
(3)
Jon R.
I'm diggin' it. I like stopping by The Parish when I find myself on the NW side of Tucson. In true gastropub style the drinks are unique and delicious the food, although not the best I've ever had, is good and the service follows suit.
(4)
Tyler S.
The parish is all around pretty damn good. Its got a nice sized bar for the football fan deep inside of you. The foodie living in your stomach will pop out and dance with joy like a scene from spaceballs! My dad and I went on a Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised to see a sizable bar to cozy up at. They had some nice local brews to choose from as well as the usual chuggers. The staff was very nice and helpful when needed. We ordered a gumbo to cut the edge off of our severe hunger pains. Its was pretty good, it had some kick to it like it should. We then shared the oyster/shrimp po-boy and the pork sandwich. Both were on the DOPE side of the spectrum. Over all the Parish will be a spot that I will frequent for a beer and some delicious goodies for the alien living in my stomach.
(4)
Rory J.
Had a very good first visit to the Parish. Two in our group got mixed drinks, both of which were great. Abita beer on tap makes you feel like you are in Lou-Z-Anna. Bacon popcorn was a hit, but hush puppies were cooked too long. Gumbo was decent, not great. The highlight was the shrimp and grits with greens. Fantastic. One person in our party got the pork chop, which was also very good. My rating overall might be closer to 3.5, but there's enough great items to get us back. If you want a bar atmosphere with some good food selections, give it a try.
(4)
Ali E.
I just had my birthday dinner here this past Friday and all I can say is WOW! I have loved this restaurant ever since I tried it back in March. My boyfriend said it might not be the best place for a birthday dinner since the restaurant is quite small but it ended up being a great night. Our waiter was Mike and he did a phenomenal job. He was very attentive, gave my friends samples of drinks if they were not sure if they would like something, and just an overall friendly guy. I really do not know why this place does not get 5 stars from everyone. The amount of places in Tucson with flavorful food is very limited and The Parish has the most flavorful food I have had in a long time. The Fish and Chips is definitely my favorite with white truffle aioli for the french fries. My friends also enjoyed the gumbo, hush puppies and the burgers. All in all I love this place!! Thank you parish for making my birthday dinner so much fun and filled with amazingly yummy food.
(5)
Jordan C.
I'm a huge fan of good cajun food, but I've been here twice and was underwhelmed both times. The decor is trendy. The adobo pork sandwich didn't taste great (though it was spicy), although there was nothing specifically wrong with it. I had noodles another time that were neither authentic nor very tasty. The hush puppies were fantastic, and the gumbo was pretty good. I think it's a bit overrated, and a little overpriced. The beer selection is okay, but it's not that good.
(2)
Uri P.
Giving Parish two stars pains me, because I really wanted to like this place. I am a huge fan of hush puppies, gumbo, jambalaya, Abita, the New Orleans Saints, and most things big and easy. Furthermore, Tucson hasn't had a good cajun restaurant since the French Quarter closed years ago. Because of all that, I will start by focusing on the good. Parish has some excellent drinks, although their Sazerac is missing absinthe, and their bacon pop corn was a fine accompaniment to the alcohol, if surprisingly less bacony than the name suggests. The fish and chips were exactly what a person wants when they order fish and chips. The gumbo was fine as well. Prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, the rest of the food my group ordered ranged from bland to unpalatable. The frogs' legs were rubbery, and the bacon overpowered the taste of the frog, possibly for the better. My shrimp po boy looked right, but tasted like bread and not much more. My wife's oyster po boy saw my po boy's bland, and raised it undercooked. The Haitian pulled pork sandwich was really, really hot, which our waitress warned us about, but otherwise tasted mostly like vinegar, which she did not. The hush puppies were dry, dense, and slightly overcooked.
(2)
John C.
Drop in for good food and great drinks!!!!!! Their menu is very southern/Creole/Louisiana swamp meets Sonora style eatin'. I tried their frog legs which were succulently wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection. The bacon and scallion popcorn was an addicting starter! We had a burger which was juicy and tasteful, and the pulled pork sandwich which was OUTRAGEOUSLY Hot!!!!!! It was a jerk spiced concoction that was marinated in a habanero mix. I love spicy food and use "ghost chili" and habanero on regular occasion, but this sandwich gave me all that I could handle!!! It took me some time and alot of iced tea refills to finish it! Their bar is stocked with some of the best micro brews (Abita - Louisiana) and Belgian favorites, but their mix drinks are far and above the stars of the show! Their head bartender has an arsenal of infused libations at his disposal with which he produces some of the greatest cocktails in the West! Try his muddled Aztec chocolate Old Fashioned!! See and drink for yourself!
(4)
Cait K.
Tiny but so worth the wait. You have to try the pretzel bites and the Amazing cheese dipping sauce that has some kick. The fish and chips and gumbo are delicious. I love that the servers don't have to wear some tacky uniform and all look like clones. This place has character that so many other restaurants lack.
(4)
Jenna B.
The Parish Burger is the best burger in town. Get it just the way it comes, even if you don't like blue cheese. Trust me. The bacon popcorn is also a must - a perfect way to start the meal or to have a salty pairing with a cold beer.
(5)
Jamie P.
The Tucson sun deceived me -- as a NM desert dweller myself I figured I could handle it. I stayed out by the pool at my hotel all day and I was pretty fried by the time that I went to dinner at The Parish. That is why, when I took my first bite of the Lamb Charizo flat bread, I thought that I was hallucinating. Or maybe I'd reached my end and somehow made it past Saint Peter. It was simply phenomenal. The spicy charizo was perfectly seasoned, the goat cheese was a tangy compliment to the lamb and that herb aioli cooled it all down. I was not willing to share, but just to ensure my continued mortal existence, I gave my husband one bite to confirm its deliciousness. And OH THE DRINKS. Beers galore and cocktails made from house infused liquors. What more could a sun-soaked girl ask for? This place is small, funky and seriously tasty. Go early or prepare wait for a table to open up, because even at 6 PM on a Tuesday night they were already packed, and with good reason: Tucsonites have good taste!
(5)
Tee L.
The service here was great. Our server was super friendly and a man who I believe was the manager greeted us at least twice to make sure everything was ok. The restaurant is definitely small with probably about 10 small tables and a bar. My husband and I got the crawfish hushpuppies as an appetizer, they could have been a little more moist but were spicy and good. I got the pulled pork sandwich, which was great and had the right amount of cilantro and condiments. My husband got the fish and chips and enjoyed it as well. The beer was called Akira Amber and was amazing! With that and my soda, the meal came to about $38 total. We will be back for sure.
(4)
Ann M.
The bacon popcorn is addicting. The portions are large and the specialty drinks are amazing. I wish there was one on the eastside.
(5)
Rob E.
Try the parish burger! I don't even like red onions, but the red onion marmalade on it is awesome! I definitely recommend coming here for good food, good drinks, and good company
(5)
Rob D.
Great place. Enjoyed food.
(4)
Stacey Y.
We've seen this place several times as it's next to Sushi on Oracle, and always wondered about it. So, what the hay, let's try it. There's some outside seating, but we decided to sit inside. It's not a big place, but decent amount of seating. For a Tuesday, there was still a good amount of people there. That's a plus since I do not like being the only patron in the restaurant. They have a pretty good menu selection, but if you're not a pork eater, then beware because a majority of the menu has bacon or some type of pork. And unfortunately the bf doesn't eat pork, which equals limited choices. They have a good list of craft beers and interesting infused liqueurs. Okay, so the food- I had the lamb chorizo flat bread and the bf had the parish burger sans the bacon with fries. The lamb chorizo had some really bold flavors- spiced lamb, goat cheese, kalamata spread and some sauce heavily drizzled over everything then garnished with cilantro. I love bold flavor dishes, but this was quite rich! At some point, the cheese and sauce slightly overpowered the lamb, but I guess the beer help cut the richness. The parish burger was tasty and it was topped with bleu cheese and an onion marmalade. The sweetness of the marmalade was yummy, but we hoped for a little more bleu cheese. The fries were okay, nothing special. The bf thought they were a little hard. All in all nice bold flavor combinations and beer selection. Not bad, and I have high hopes for a gastropub in Tucson. There were some other menu items that piqued my interest, and I'll go again to try other items... maybe not with the bf.
(3)
Mary N.
We made the mistake of not making reservations but this place was worth the wait! We had unbelievable seafood pasta with toast. They were very accommodating to my shrimp allergy and substituted crawfish at no charge. The bacon popcorn was to die for and the fun beer selection made it an even better experience. The decorations were very authentic. I will be returning with more friends in the future.
(5)
Jennifer B.
Oh, baby. The Parish isn't as sexy as I imagined it to be. I get that the Parish is going for a New Orleans style, but lime green walls stick out in a weird way. And for being a gastropub, their menu emphasizes a lot of terrible domestic beers :( Although they were bone dry on a handful of beers that sounded good, Mr. Food for Todd and I did manage to find some tasty beers, including a delicious dark amber. Todd also ordered The Doctor, which was really strong! As for food, we ordered the bacon popcorn, the steak salad, and a parish burger. The bacon popcorn was a little heavy on the bacon grease (hahaha), but the steak and tomatoes on the salad were seasoned well and the fries were definitely memorable. Can't wait to go back and try more beers! Mr. Food for Todd and I went alone, but they have seating in the back for groups, too!
(4)
Taylor L.
Let's start with the good things - The gumbo is excellent. Very flavorful. I loved the little fried hushpuppies too... yum. They have a beer I loved - the buddha? The bad things were pretty bad though. Our bartender was a wee bit *too* familiar. I think it's important to have a certain amount of customer service/professionalism. But maybe that's just me. He was arguing with another customer across the bar... loudly... It just doesn't add to a nice dining experience. I have to say though, he was very friendly to us. The service was a bit slow considering there were hardly any other customers. Against my better judgement, I tried the fried oyster poboy. Yuck. The oysters were incredibly fishy. The bartender tried to convince me that that's "just how oysters taste." No. I was ill the next day. After only 3 bites. Maybe it wasn't the bad oysters, maybe it was the 60 bucks I dropped on a unhealthy, and not to mention kindof yucky, way too casual dinner. hmmm I'd like to give this place another try, I think after they get the kinks out, it'll be a much better experience.
(2)
Juan B.
I gave it a third try, cause I wanted to like the place, yes... it's great inside, kinda small, great ambiance and live music. The food is just ok, the gumbo not very good, and I say on the verge of being better, but they haven't gotten there, I have played music there, people are great and the owners are very nice, I see mixed reviews here. I have been to some great places for New Orleans food, in Chicago, and I can tell you their food falls short, sorry to say, again, I like the place. Some may disagree with me, but again, I'm from Chicago were the food is fantastic....
(3)
John D.
This is a weird review for me to write because I actually did not fully enjoy the food that I got at The Parish. This was the first time I had frog legs and The Parish offers them as an appetizer wrapped in bacon. Unfortunately the bacon was very overcooked. Some people like bacon this way but I do not. This is just a personal preference though so others might enjoy this appetizer, especially if they've never had frog legs before. For an entree I had the Spicy Haitian Shredded Pork and it was way too spicy. To be fair, my waiter warned me about the spiciness and this could just be my intolerance for extremely spicy foods. Again, this might just be a personal preference. The fries that came with it were very lifeless but the aioli I ordered with them made them much better. On the other hand, my wife throughly enjoyed her Shrimp Po'Boy and we both enjoyed our dessert of Chocolate Bread Pudding. I feel like I just picked the wrong appetizer and entree for me which is why I'm giving The Parish an average review.
(3)
Mark B.
Nice setting, great service, but only so-so food. I really wish there was a place in Tucson that had decent Oyster Po Boys. The servers and management here was appropriately attentive and the food was ok, but I am not sure it was enough to get me to come back. Might have to try it for appetizers and drinks sometime just because our service was so good.
(3)
Lucy C.
LOVE. Ate here 3x within 10 days. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in Tucson in a long time! The menu is small but creative and done extremely well. I've loved everything I've had and can't wait to go through the menu (note to self, return a few more times before the post holiday diet starts). Some of the standouts: 'bacon & egg' - I thought about this dish for days after I had it. It's crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet...just completely awesome. Parish burger - definitely up there as one of the best burgers ever! Perfect amount of blue cheese, not overwhelming at all. Spicy pulled pork - it is spicy and so delicious! bacon popcorn - addictive frog legs - crispy & tender As far as ambiance, they worked with what they had and I don't mean that in a rude way. (I actually respect it). They obviously didn't have the big budgets of places like Union Public House but it's comfortable. It's not a place to see & be seen but if you're into that, I'd advise you to go here for dinner then move onto the pretty people places.
(5)
Vera Marie B.
I wanted to like this place a lot because I do love Cajun food and culture. However, I was disappointed. The ambiance is fine. Noisy, but after all it is a bar. The food just seemed to fall flat. The chicken gumbo was mush and the taste was of the throw-a-lot-of-hot-sauce-on-it variety that has no taste beneath the "hot." The hush puppies were rather boring and disappointing. We tried the bread pudding, which is one of my favorite things about New Orleans, and didn't care for the embellishment of chocolate. Bring back the traditional whiskey sauce. Cheerful, helpful service and reasonable prices, though.
(3)
Hannah D.
I moved from New Orleans to Tucson a few years ago. This place is way better than the "tourist" destinations in NOLA. The gumbo and hushpuppies are insanely good. And I CRAVE their burgers. The bartenders and servers are always wonderful. A further testament to the skill of the chef - my grandfather loved frogs legs, but this is the first place I've actually really enjoyed eating them. Just one question - when are you going to open a second location downtown, Parish?
(5)
Ginger S.
I love what they have done with the space and the ambiance is great! I ordered the root-beer vodka ~ house infused specialty to my dismay they were OUT! So I ordered up a lemon drop martini (awful) but moving on to the GUMBO, oh yea baby it was the best thing I have had since having it at the FRENCH QTR years ago ( my understanding it is same owner). My hubby and I both love Gumbo and we can't wait to go back it was so delicious and the hush puppies on the side were absolutely oh so yummy! happy hour pricing is great!
(4)
Tommy T.
The GOOD, the BAD, & UGLY!!! Start with the GOOD, food overall has been great I have been there 3 times now and its been great with the exception of the pretzel bits that were outstanding on the first trip but nasty on the second. the BAD, chairs, tables and limited menu and space, but the place is trying, and i give them much credit for the budget, i guess? the UGLY is the outside patio, they could really utilize this but you look at it and its not very inviting. Let's work on filling this space with pots flowers umbrellas etc. Good Luck i will continue to go this this cool concept of a place. a bit pricey!! Great beer by the way!! Tommy
(4)
stephanie B.
I went to Parish for lunch with a coworker after reading the glowing reviews here on yelp. My experience was not bad but also not likely to make me rush back. There are several comments on the decor and I did not have a problem with that. Maybe they have spruced the place up prior to my visit, but I found it inviting. They have used a lot of color, some art work and have smallish tvs every direction you look. There is a weird little loungey area in the back that looks like it should be in a hookah bar. We were greeted from someone behind the bar as soon as we walked in and told to sit where we like - OK - no problem. Our server sought us out quickly and offered drinks. We decided to split the shrimp po' boy and the jamaican jerk pulled pork sandwich - both with hand cut fries. We didn't wait too long for our food and when it arrived it was hot. We both liked the po'boy better than the pulled pork, but it was not spectacular - It could have used more shrimp - the ones there were tasty - but I had to strategically move them around to get shrimp in every bite. The pulled pork had a little too much of a spice that neither of us enjoyed. I normally like jerk spices and I realize that like curries they can vary a lot, this one was not to my liking and I found the pork a little to mushy. Both sandwiches had more bread than filling. The fries were good - hot, slightly salty, cooked to a nice golden brown. The one thing that bothered me the most about my experience was that both of the two women that served us had long hair and wore it down. To all Servers - please wear clean clothes (no animal or human hair bleh) and wear your hair back! I dont want anyone's hair in my food, near my food, hanging over me or my food ....
(2)
Stewart C.
Been there twice probably gonna hold off for a while... needs some work inside but that really has nothing to do with my 3 star. Food was pretty good, drinks were lame, uninventive and some lacked flavor. I know infusions are cool these days but not when you just put freakin' candy in them... that's not infusing anything, that's dissolving. Ton's of fried stuff and not to many ways around it if you're not into it like my wife. Pretzels were good, shrimp fritters were greasy. I had the pork... good flavor. Waitress was nice enough, lacked any enthusiasim and it was a pretty slow experiance but that's what we were going for, fortunatly. I just feel like that spot is cursed... good luck.
(3)
Dorie S.
I am a huge foodie person and got excited when my friend was down to try this place since the menu seemed so good. Came here last night (Saturday night) around 7:15, it was not crazy busy, but a table had just opened when we walked in. We decided to just order wine instead of drinks, but the drinks did sound amazing. (Next time, will be ordering them for sure!) We were tempted to try an appetizer, but decided we should just stick with dinner. We ordered the gumbo and the blue cheese burger. The gumbo was to die for, lots of flavor and decent portion size. The burger was out of this world. We like it medium rare and they cookied it PERFECTLY. It was flavorful, moist, and definitely a good burger. The gumbo came with hushpuppies, it was amazing, tons of flavor and not dry AT ALL! Very moist, I could not stop eating them! Overall, I cannot wait to come back here!
(5)
Molly H.
This little gem won't be a secret for long. This weekend was the grand opening, but it seems fellow Yelpers and foodies have been sampling the fare here for a couple weeks. And OH, EM, GEE, the food is friggin awesome. When we came in for a Sunday brunch/lunch, only a few regulars sat at the bar watching various football games. First off, there are regulars already... it's been open for one weekend. So that should tell you something. The staff was moving slow and just getting things started (by all appearances, it had been a very late night for them). We started with $2 Abita Ambers (A NOLA microbrew). All the domestic taps were $2, so pretty much, woohoo already. Then we got some bacon popcorn and The Man ordered the gumbo while I choose fish and chips. The bacon popcorn was buttery and peppery. The PERFECT complement to an ice cold beer. Bar nuts are sooooo boring. I say, bring on the bacon popcorn! The fish and chips, billed as "the crispiest" was indeed crispy, the fish was beautifully cooked, and the batter was full of flavor. The gumbo was also outstanding and the little hushpuppies served alongside did soul food proud. Pssst, watch out Abbey... If there is one theme running through The Parish (besides New Orleans, of course) it is well-seasoned. Like every step of the way, seasoned, then cooked, then seasoned again. I'm a fan. It is the true difference of from-scratch cooking and it is a difference you can taste. So, with sadness I write this review. Why sad? I'm afraid everyone will soon know about my secret place and I don't want to share. I'm selfish, so there.
(4)
Donovan M.
Ordered the namesake burger, which was exceptional. I'm always annoyed w/ a soggy bun, but this was perfection as were the hush puppies. The food was creative, well presented, and delish! Only seat available was at the bar, bit crowded on a Friday night, but bar staff were very attentive. Decor definitely leaves something to be desired, but then I did come for the food!
(5)
Kirk A.
The goat cheese chili rellano is superb as is the gumbo. Definitely have hush puppies.
(5)
Steven S.
I have been here a few times and I must say this small place packs a big punch. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich with a small cup of gumbo. The flavors were strong and unique making each bite richer. Great assortment of beers and house infused vodkas make this place unique. the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely check this gem out. My only complaint is that the jazz music was a little loud especially for lunch. keep it up.
(4)
Sunshine R.
Awesome cocktails and great food
(5)
Nolan S.
Awesome food, great beer selection. Pulled pork is great although it has seemed to get less spicy over time. Crawfish hush puppies are fantastic. They make some great mixed drinks too.
(4)
Chuck P.
best gumbo since Royal Street!
(4)
Brian Z.
I can't even explain how excited I was to finally give this place a taste. I heard the reviews, I've seen the menu. Bacon wrapped frogs legs? Bacon popcorn? drunken pasta? I was certain that this southern bistro would look my palate straight in the eyes, say "you got a perdy mouf" and then make my taste buds squeal like a piggy... SQUEAL, PIGGY! ....Sadly this was not quite the case. When walking in I felt the vibe of a locals' only pub, crazy signs on the wall, jackolopes hanging over the bar, but the first thing I noticed was the size. Small spaces are normally my favorite, but because of the layout you feel exposed instead of cozy, a weird feeling for such a small space. But no big deal, you can't taste atmosphere, the food is what is important and I was ready for a feast. My friend and I each got an appetizer, For myself, the frogs legs, which I have never had before and was excited to give a try. For my friend the bacon popcorn. Both have received high praise. The popcorn came first, still popping and sizzling, my taste buds fantasized the taste of bacon, popped corn, spices and seasons that would show an intriguing twist on a southern bistros vision of popcorn. I put the popcorn in my mouth and it tasted.... well.. just like popcorn. No Bacon flavor, no real spices or glazes. Now don't get me wrong, it was good popcorn, cooked in half bacon fat, half oil, it would definitely be a prime pick over movie popcorn if i was going to the cinema. but besides that there was nothing I could see that made this outstanding, I shrugged it off and just accepted it as good bar food (the popcorn would be AMAZING if you were drunk and wanting a snack). Next was the frog legs, and I must say, this did catch me by surprise. The frog legs were perfectly seasoned, bacon delicious, however the amphibious creature who's limbs I was eating started to taste too fishy for me and eventually lost my appetite for them, Just not for me personally I guess, but nevertheless I simply wasn't anything that popped for me. Now was time for the entree's. The Gumbo and side of hush-puppies for myself and the Drunken pasta for the lady. I tried the crawfish hushpuppies... FINALLY, just delicious, fried balls of goodness, perfectly flavored. However the Gumbo was not as outstanding. Once again it was good, but it wasn't fantastic. all in all the only thing that really told my taste buds to squeal was my friends dish, the drunken pasta, a Bouillabaisse style dish of freakin deliciousness. Overall: "The Parish" Is a place with unlimited potential. A southern bistro willing to take risks with frog legs, bacon grease, and even a yellow pepper vodka cocktail. These are things you would hope to see from hybrid food, and lets face it, risky food is half the fun. However none of these risks seemed to impress, nor was it anything special enough for me to go back for. However I feel like i need to give this place a second try just to be sure, so....... to be continued... ladies and gentlemen...
(3)
Marnel C.
I absolutely love this place & the food is awesome! The pork chop is like no other I've ever seen or tasted! Bacon popcorn rocks & I just love all of their funky cool drinks!
(5)
Cragganmore C.
Not a bad place and would have gotten a four star except for one of our entrees. We liked the cocktail program. Nicely themed drinks, interesting recipes, on point presentation of the drinks we sampled. The interior was what I expected from an old Chuy's. Staff was friendly and gave decent service. Small plates are nice. The stand out was the "bacon and eggs." Shrimp grits with braised pork belly and an perfectly poached egg. Well conceived and well executed. The gumbo was well made. The rue was deep and flavorful with nice chucks of sausage and chicken. The problem was the fish and chips. The fries were just fine but the fish was horrible. The basic problem was the filet itself. I'm not sure what type of fish this was but it tasted muddy and was strongly bad flavored. We would go again but I would not order the fish again.
(3)
d m.
We visited The Parish on a Saturday night & there was no wait. Service was fairly quick but I have to note, this is not a kid friendly place nor is it conducive to a quiet table for two..the place is very loud & cramped. We ordered and ice tea & soda, they came fairly quick but the ice tea tasted like water. We decided to try the pulled pork & fish & chips with hush puppies. The portions were mediocre, one thin piece of fish about 3x4 on a plate of fries. The dipping sauce was a mayo based sauce, and it was tasty, as were the fries. The hush puppies were very good. The pork sandwich was very over powering and extremely spicy. Spicy generally means spice..not so hot you can't finish it. The presentation of the food is very nice..but presentation doesn't fill you up. All in all it was a good try at a meal, but we did leave hungry simply because we could not finish the sandwich and there was one piece of fish...but that wasn't the worst of it. My husband tends to get major headaches when cheap oil like canola or soy is used..and sure enough, within a half hour of leaving this place we both had severe headaches and body cramps. We felt like we had been hit by a Mack truck. The pains passed in about 3 hours. All in all, I say May's Counter - another sports bar type place, has better food, better atmosphere, better portions and we can eat there without feeling like crap.
(2)
James Y.
Great food, friendly and attentive service, and nice atmosphere. This is not a sports bar, as some have eluded to in t heir reviews, but a southern influenced gastropub. It can be loud, as this is not a large establishment, but its not what I would call overwhelming. I would absolutely return the next time I'm in Tucson. I might even try one of their specialty cocktails constructed with house made infused vodka, gin or bourbon.
(4)
Ryan Y.
Neat place to get good food. I had the aptly named drunken angel pasta dish. Very good flavors and a hearty portion. The shrimp was perhaps a bit overcooked but the taste was excellent. My parents got the gumbo and an eggplant croquet sandwich. Both were very good. Also this place will not compromise quality of its food. We had to wait a but for our order because one of our dishes was not up to standards of the kitchen. The wait staff was very friendly in explaining what was happening. Also great service. You won't regret coming here. Especially if you like the gastropub style of restaurant.
(4)
Tyler S.
Not sure I would call it a gastropub, but it's pretty badass and one of the only places to get New Orleans style food! I love the sandwiches, especially the shrimp po boy. The bacon popcorn is good too, but a little salty. Salty makes you drink more though, so I like where their head is at. They infuse some of their own alcohols and their signature drink list is top notch. I don't love the atmosphere, but someone said it used to a be a Chuy's so working from that I guess they did a pretty good job. The service is great and it seems like one of those kind of places where the owner is always around talking to people, working and making sure everything is going well. I like that and it shows how much they care. My only issue is the beers. You call yourself a gastropub, but only have 8 beers on tap and they consist of Bud light, Miller lite, Fat Tire and crap like that? Come on... Check out 1702 and Noble Hops beer lists and make some changes and I'll be there in a second! Great place either way though and I'll be in again soon.
Dyn-o-mite! This was a great find. Thank you Yelpers. The pork belly , egg app was awesome and the Haitian pulled pork sandwich was great with good heat, Great service, welcoming and attentive! Good beer list also. Next time I am in town, I will be back.
(5)
Ed C.
Worst food I and my wife have ever eaten. Buns were old and hard (not by design) Pickle had black spots didn't sample it. Salad was nothing special very pedestrian not worth 8 bucks. Service was good. That was our first and last visit. Although we must have missed something because the star ratings were good. As I said we won't be going back.
(1)
Mark A.
Tucson being the small town it is, and sometimes not. I had never even heard of the place until running in to Jon the bartender Saturday, then when I went to do my taxes Bryce my tax guy told me he was on e of the owners. I don't go north of River to often but did tonight. I had the Parish burger and it was the bomb, fresh cut fries, almost too much food. Sat on the patio, not super big but adequate, the service was great. Small place and wasn't super crowded. Even tough it is out of my normal stomping grounds I will go back again and again.
(4)
Emily G.
My sister and I were looking for a fun place to go to dinner this weekend, and one of my friends is always raving about The Parish, so we figured why not? Totally wish we would have come here sooner! Such a cool little restaurant! The drinks- OMG. They have house-infused vodkas- which is by far the fastest way to my heart. I had the Parishioner- basil-infused vodka, lemon juice and grape fruit bitters. Seriously, the most refreshing drink I have had in a while. It was perfect. My sister had the Aqua Vida- vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry juice, it was slightly sweeter than my drink but perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon and perfect amount of mint. The food- we did what we always do when we get to a new restaurant- Tour de appetizers. We chose four- the pimpanadas, the fries, the goat cheese relleno, and the bacon and eggs. The pimpanadas- filled with jerk chicken, topped with peach marmalade and spiced plantains- delicious, but not my favorite app here. The fries- delicious and served with 3 dipping sauces. I will be craving these at midnight for the rest of my life. The goat cheese relleno was perfect, so delicious. The bacon and eggs was by far my favorite. The egg was poached to perfection, the pork belly was delicious and cooked to perfects, but the icing on the cake was the grit cake- amazing, cheese, crispy- I will never eat normal grits again, only in the form of a deep fried nugget. Next time we will save room for dessert. The service- the waiter was super friendly and encouraging of our choices. The atmosphere- I love it! It has such an organic feel. It feels like how I would decorate my house. Some of the new restaurants in town feel so fake- like perfectly decorated. This place has a mishmash feel that makes you feel at home! The bar is great and the colors are awesome. Love the church pew booths. If you haven't been here, go tonight!
(5)
Leslie M.
Whoa! Excellent food and atmosphere. Family and I just had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. We started out with the bacon popcorn followed by the shrimp poor boys. The food was excellent, and the staff was very friendly.
(4)
LJ D.
Stopped in this week and am gonna have to bring them down a star. They had the most awesome Sleepy Dog Red Rover Ale on draft and they swapped it out for a hefeweizen. Honestly. I would drive across town for a good beer on draft but i wouldn't drive six blocks for a run-of-the-mill hefeweizen. Shame. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) Gotta say the same about the new change in menu. Don't get me wrong, I still like Po Boy and the Parish Burger and the Fish and Chips but the appetizers are lacking. They have a really good oyster appetizer and, of course, the bacon popcorn will always be good but they get old after a while so I'm looking for the awesome wings they had - which are gone now. I just don't understand change for the sake of change. If you've got something that works - keep it. I'll probably go back - I'm pulling for these guys - but not as often for sure. Even the crowd seemed to realize it because it was pretty thin. Shame.
(3)
joe y.
This place is awesome! Whatever you order, if it sounds good, it's going to be amazing. My wife and I have had the frog legs, the goat cheese relleno, the blackened streak salad (and added blackened shrimp to that), the big hippie, the fish and chips and the fries... JUST PLAIN AWESOME! If you partake in adult beverages, pair it all with Abita beers or the great selection of infused liquor. You will leave saying, "when are we coming back? SOON!"
(5)
Jason C.
The Parish is a treat to explore. Take advantage of their unique and artfully creative menu options. And that's not the only thing they've got going for them--the bartenders are just as creative and capable as the culinary staff. Had a great rum-based cocktail with OJ, and balnced notes of ginger and vanilla. That drink was outstanding! I opted for the chipotle-smoked salmon salad because I'm watching my girlish figure--Not for the faint of heart as the flavors are rich and textures are anything but subtle. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Think twice before ordering this entree if you're on a date however--smoked salmon, onions--get the picture? Put the Parish on your "to do" list. #Toby Keith's bar/grill is just down the street on Oracle as is Sir Veza's. Two bars at polar opposites to add to an evening of fun!
(4)
Karl S.
Been wanting to try this place out. Finally made a stop the other night. We enjoyed the place. Kinda funky. Staff easy going & friendly. It was a week night. The place was about 3/4's full. Busy, but not crazy nuts. The better half had the pretzels and a bowl of gumbo. Your humble author had a cup of gumbo and the steak salad. All tasty. Can't wait to go back.
(4)
Kelley S.
Yum. Pretty good food here. Ordered the frog legs wrapped in bacon. They had a green onion dip w/it. They were good. They really did taste a lot like chicken. My bf ordered a shrimp po'boy with a side of gumbo.I ordered the spicy Haitian pulled pork and also the gumbo. His po'boy was ok. The proportions were off. There was too much bread and too little shrimp and filling. It was a bland tasting sandwich. My spicy Haitian pulled pork was pretty amazing. It is very spicy so if you're not a fan of spice I wouldn't get this. The flavors were great. It was topped w/cilantro and coleslaw. Yum!! Gumbo!!! My first time having gumbo and it was great! Nice and hot. Flavors were fantastic. Big pieces of andouille sausage and shredded chicken. Quite good. The menu is kind of small but as far as I could tell from our order, they're more about quality of food over quantity. And I am a fan of that! P.s. The decor was very hip. I loved the abstract art on the walls.
(4)
Danielle F.
While they have a few kinks to work out, it was a good dining experience. The shrimp po-boy was great! The shrimp was perfectly prepared and well seasoned. I also enjoyed the bacon popcorn, though I felt the popcorn tasted a tad bit burnt. The concept is a good one that needs to be perfected. I sampled a classic wing and found the spices to be spot on and the meat to be very juicy, though another diner at my table had an undercooked wing. The hand-cut fries were absolutely perfect. The decor left a bit to be desired. I heard someone else say that it felt like eating on 4th Avenue and I agree. I was hoping for something more. Aside from the food (which just needs consistency in quality), the other area that needs improvement is the service. We were greeted right away and asked for drinks in a timely manner by a very friendly person. We later found that she was not our server, but the bartender. The server rarely checked back, and left much to be desired. I will definitely go back, but will need to talk the other people I ate with into going and giving it a second chance.
(3)
Paul T.
Very limited seating other than barstools. BBQ was out of stock on our visit; must be good. Service was iffy, sometimes right on time, other times MIA. I enjoyed the food.
(3)
Mindy S.
First off, I have only visited The Parish twice, due to proximity issues - I have no urge to drive drunk from Oracle & Orange Grove back to Downtown, and it would be nearly impossible to not get trashed, thanks to $3 you-call-it happy hours on weekdays. Yeah, that's right - $3 - whatever you want - four straight hours Monday-Friday. What?!?!? On my first visit, I went for a friend's birthday dinner (well, the drinking post-dinner portion), and only tried the popcorn. Not a fan, but I suspect it had been out on the table for a while before I arrived, and I feel like my dad somehow knows it from 2 states away every time I eat anything involving bacon, so there was an element of Jewish guilt involved. I was driving, so no chugging dangerous amounts of bourbon as I normally would, but that night they had a Saturnalia event ($5 wine tasting w/ a d.j.), so I participated in that rather than enjoy any of the house cocktails, although the 10-15 other people I was with were raving about them. Most importantly, the birthday boy was extremely happy with his food & drinks. The second time I went, it was around 4:00 in the afternoon, and I was REALLY pissed off. I was trapped on that side of town, screwing around with the DMV & their massive computer failure. I sat at the bar, slammed a Maker's & Coke, and checked out the food menu. Not a lot of choices for someone who doesn't really eat seafood or pork, so I ordered the pretzel bites. The bartender (who was really nice) informs me about five minutes later that they're out. During Friday happy hour?!?!? If we ran out of pretzels where I work right before happy hour (or ever), heads would roll. So, I get the goat cheese relleno (minus the bacon), hoping it wouldn't be a total nightmare. It was SO good!!! Overflowing with goat cheese, perfectly cooked & paired with the pico and balsamic drizzle - I was really happy with it. Ordered another Maker's & Coke, chatted with a guy about working in record stores, then got up & left. Got into my car, realized I was pretty much drunk ($6!), went across the street and made ill-advised, drunk purchases at T.J. Maxx ($42) until I was sober enough to drive home. Minus one star because: the menu could be a bit bigger, and provide more options for people who don't do pork, shellfish, etc. Also, it's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but the interior is a bit cheap-looking. This shouldn't really matter, but I think we all know that it kind of does. Ideally, they would run a shuttle to/from the downtown area, but I understand that this is merely a pipe dream. However, if you, Parish, were to give me what no one else in town has been able to give me - a GOOD shredded bbq beef sandwich - I would be your b!tch forever. Think about it...
(4)
Jennifer D.
I went here while I was in Tucson for work. The staff was super Friendly the gumbo was delis hand the beer menu was amazing! The guy sitting next to me had the shrimp and grits and it smelled like heaven! You can't go wrong.
(4)
Karen L.
I've been reading about the Parish for awhile. Other reviewers were right about the burgers....ours was yummy. Nicely seasoned, properly cooked. Fries were very good too. I tried the pretzel bites and wasn't impressed. They were just salted bread and the sauce was too hot for me. However, the chocolate chip bread pudding was yummy. The best thing was a great selection of beers. Also the service was friendly and we never wanted for anything.
(4)
Joe M.
We were seated promptly , informed of specials and left for or waitperson. The waitstaff was excellent. Drinks came quickly, When it came time to order the menu's were provided. promptly Nice touch! Attention when we needed to order, occurred instantly! Dad and I had the Hot Legs (frog legs wrapped in bacon), my first time. Skeptical, I bit into a wonderful morsel that exploded lots of flavor in my mouth! The dinner was Fish and Chips for us both. The fish was fresh tasting and the batter was excellent and crunchy. No preponderant residual of grease, done just right. The fries are out of this world! Also done to perfection. I don't know who is running the kitchen but Kudos, man, Kudos! ( I don't care at all for Greasy foods) The beer selection was thin for me, but excellent for Tucson's tastes. We had the Mirror Pond pale ale/bottle. The service was beyond reproach though! Never intrusive but always on the spot.It was like there was a captain for our table, plotting our dinner course. It was perhaps the most wonderful experience I have had in Tucson for some time. The only critique I have to offer is to put some tinting 1/2 way down the windows to cut the glare but keep the great ambiance! Great work guys, ask your boss for more pay, cause I'm coming back and it's worth it.
(4)
Darcy C.
We stayed at Loews Ventana Canyon and came down for dinner one night. The Parish is a great little spot. We shared the pretzel fondue which was pretty tasty and then saved the spicy cheese dip for our fries (that was the best part!). I had a great burger and my husband got an oyster sandwich. The food and service was good. We would hit this place up again.
(4)
Jenn L.
Service is decent. Last time I went it was with a large group and it started to get stuffy but they promptly turned down the AC when asked. Pretzels were very dense and too chewy. Chile relleno was good but not substantial, a bit overpriced. Also had the burger a few times which is pretty good, but definitely not the best burger in town.
(3)
Dick W.
Pretty darn good place. I got the burger but when push comes to shove I'd rather have Zinburger for that. All in all they're doing things right here.
(4)
Mark M.
The food is phenomenal. The service is great. Lunch is a great time with Teresa behind the bar. Stop by on your break from work or after for a great time. Try the crawfish hush puppies and the war pig.
(5)
House R.
Loved It! Used to come to this place 20 years ago and watched it change hands a lot over the years. It is finally good to see that it has come under some great ownership who understand the local market. Food is great and I love the atmosphere. Worth checking out, lets support our local business owners who are trying to offer something other than a Chain franchise that has stamped out menu's with pre determined pricing. I can tell the owners here care, and open to feedback.
(5)
Alyson S.
One of the coolest places I've eaten/drank at in Tucson! Atmosphere is incredible - Friday nights they have live music! The service is awesome! Try the french fries and the popcorn!
(4)
Casey S.
I live in San Francisco and if you have ever been here you know that this is a very "foody" town. We are snobs about our food and If you are a subpar place to dine, you will be out of business in no time. With that said, I was visiting Tucson for a wedding over the weekend. Over the course of our trip we ate at several different places. I ate at Chad's Steakhouse, Janos, and several others. The Parish was the ONLY place my girlfriend and I ate at that wasn't mediocre at best. For example, at Chad's I asked our server if their beef was grass-fed and free range. She looked at me like I was crazy and I am pretty sure she had never been asked that before. Im sorry, but if you are a steakhouse you should know where your beef comes from. On to The Parish. We came in and the decor was very cool. It was totally something you would find in the Bay Area. I loved the artwork and when I found out it came from disabled children it made me love the vibe of this place even more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our drinks were always filled and I don't recall ever having to ask for anything. We ordered the wings, the bacon and eggs, the gumbo, and a burger. WE PIGGED OUT!! The wings were very tasty, they didn't taste like they came from a bag and fried. The Gumbo was absolutely amazing. I am from Louisiana and If there is one thing i am picky about, it is my Cajun food. Part of me ordered it because I had a bet with myself that it would be terrible. It was some of the best Gumbo I have ever had and stands up to anything you get in New Orleans. The presentation was on par to what I had at Janos. The Bacon and Eggs was not at all what I expected. The bacon was this huge thick piece of pork belly and you could tell that it had been marinated for days. The grit cake that it was on was a perfect touch and I don't even like grits. My girlfriend had the burger so I can't speak to that but she seemed to enjoy it very much. I loved this place so much I spent a good 20 minutes trying to sell them on opening up a place here in San Francisco. For now, I guess I will just have to wait until another friend from Tucson gets married.
(5)
Greg L.
Had a nice lunch. The hush puppies are highly recommended. Good place to stop for an Abita beer fix.
(4)
Amanda C.
Came down to visit my dad for the afternoon and decided to try this place. Decided to try the shrimp and grits. Being from the south, I've had a lot and wanted to see what AZ had to offer. The place is cute, they have a series with live local talent at the moment. Only downside is that if you're sitting inside it's incredibly loud and you have to yell to hear one another. This is not a concert venue by any means. Pretty good crowd and we were seated quickly. Back to the food. Shrimp and grits came out with nice presentation, and a small cast iron skillet with collard greens. Not a big fan of greens anyway, but they were still mediocre. the shrimp were all piled on top of the grit cake. The grit cake was great, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I was not impressed with the sauce they topped the shrimp with, bland with no kick. I was disappointed at the lack of seasoning. All in all it was an ok dish but I wouldn't pay $17 for it again.
(3)
Janet S.
Great food!Fun atmosphere! Came here for a graduation celebration dinner and the service for our group of 10 was excellent Highly recommend - the gumbo is delicious -just the right amount of spice and probably the best burger ever
(5)
Tuyen C.
This review is written on 4/8/2012 ... so if you are going to visit The Parish, be forewarned that it's going to be crowded, not unlike anything new in Tucson. This is because ppl in Tucson just crave new and novelty things; or is it ppl all over for that matter? But I digressed. I joined some friends at The parish a few weeks ago just for socialization and did not plan on eating much. Upon getting there, I was quite intrigued with the menu items, two of which are frog legs and crawfish hushpuppies. My friends ordered the bacon-wrapped frog legs and I ordered the hushpuppies, since I love crawfish. The frog legs did not disappoint. If you're health conscious, the bacon can be unwrapped and the legs enjoyed somewhat unaltered. No they don't taste like chicken and have a texture all their own. Yes they are very tender and quite meaty (my memory does not recall frog legs that muscular). I guess these guys were raised to have huge legs for our enjoyment (gotta love modern farming technique and growth hormone). Then came the hushpuppies. Probably the best fried food worth clogging your arteries for. They were done to perfection [if you know me, I rarely used the word perfection]; crispy on the outside and moist with a hint of sweetness from the cornmeal on the inside. But ... there is no flavor or bits of crawfish (as the menu suggested). Normally, this is cause enough for me to discount the establishment as legit. However, in this case, the hushpuppies were so good on their own merit that I decided to overlook this mis-representation (see perfection above). Oh ... almost forgot, the onion marmalade that comes with the hush puppies as dipping sauce, let me just say that I do not have enough vocabulary to tell you how good it is and how well it goes with the hushpuppies. A perfect blend (there is that p-word again) of sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering, I can drink that stuff straight up ... One small thing that impressed me about this place is that food comes out nice and hot - just like it was just coming off the frying pan or whatever cookware used to make it. Small detail, but such is what makes or breaks a restaurant. So there you have it - frog legs and hushpuppies worth a visit. Not all items on the menu are New Orleans in nature. I am waiting for the novelty to subside or summer to arrive, whichever comes first, to return to The Parish for another sampling. 'til then ... I am feeling generous (it's Easter) enough to give them a four (4) star rating :-p
(4)
Brett R.
What a fun find! Atmosphere is quirky but friendly - just as good for a meal as it is for a drink. Food selection is definitely not the largest around, but even if Southern food isn't your preference, the complexity and quality of the food won't disappoint. Try the burgers - they're incredible. The beer selection is also stellar.
(4)
Brett M.
The Parish is a great addition to Tucson. The bacon and egg dish is what dreams (and new addictions) are made of. The presentation pales in comparison only to the spectacular textures and flavors of the dish. The burgers are glorious, and you taste the freshness in each savory bite. It is a burger where you don't want anything extra on it because the taste is so wonderful all by itself. The crawfish hushpuppies are equally delectable. When you're done scarfing the hushpuppies, you feel the need to shoot the dipping sauce so you don't miss a drop. The Haitian pulled pork leaves you with the full-belly delirium and perma-grin. How can you go wrong with that? I honestly cannot get enough of this place!!
(5)
Todd M.
The Parish Burger and The Wings were to die for. You better believe i'm sending everyone I know in The Parish's direction. Can't wait to try the Bacon Popcorn, i'm going back tonight!
(5)
Cindy N.
I'm doing an update of the Parrish because they were given a really nice write up in the Caliente section of our newspaper. So that sparked my interest to once again test more menu selections.. We got to the place at 5.00PM on Saturday and it was pretty full. They have a large drink menu with all sorts of Vodka choices. The bar accomodates a lot of folks and it was hopping. They have an outdoor area in front of the Restaurant which faces the parking lot. So if you are into watching cars go in and out you can sit there. . Fumes and exhausts don't exactly pair up with dining in my humble opinion. The crowd was mixed ages and I noticed it to be an older crowd which was somewhat surprising. Glad we are still "HIP" in our later years. It took about 15 minutes for the manager take our order.The server never did come. I guess that was one flaw. But not a big deal. We once again ordered their signature "nosh" which is the bacon popcorn. Hubby and I devoured it in seconds and never regretted the bacon grease, garlic and popcorn entering our arteries. It is really worth it. Yummo!!! The menu is small so the decision was not an overwhelming one. Hubby chose the Eggplant Patty which is chopped eggplant with other unknowns and grilled like a burger. He really enjoyed that dish. It actually looked exactly like a hamburger. I had the Fish n' chips which was tillapia deep fried in oil. Hopefully not the bacon grease. It was really tasty and would get it again. Both came with fries or a choice of cole slaw. We chose the fries and it was quite good. Next time we will try the Crawfish Hushpuppies which is a crowd pleaser from what I read. All in all a great experience. One of the owner's stopped by the table to ask how everything was. We gave him a big thumbs up.
(4)
Felicia P.
Holy radtastic pretzel ball like pieces of heaven! Delish! Seriously. The staff is super friendly. We stopped into this little pub for an after work cocktail and I loved everything about it. The bartender was a total riot and the vodka well...it was vodka so nothing special there. (Kind of hard to screw up a vodka soda-although some have managed to do so here and there) We got a little snack and we were happy campers. I'll be a repeat offender in the very near future.
(5)
Ryan k.
This is hands down, one of the best new finds in Tucson. The burger might actually be the best burger I have ever had (Sorry downtown kitchen. Your burger will always have a special place in my heart but maybe we should just be friends). The red onion marmalade paired with the blue cheese is what really makes it. The bacon popcorn is peppery and delicious and doesn't equate tot he greasy mess that one might assume when reading the menu. It's 3 dollars and a must order. The place is small but cozy and the service has never been anything but helpful and attentive. Perhaps the best thing I can say about this place is that it is nice to finally see a gastropub in Tucson that seems to have put more emphasis on it's food than it's image. The Parish delivers and it's only a matter of time before I'l be back again and again.
(5)
julie r.
Two friends and I stopped by The Parish tonight for happy hour. I started off with a lovely glass of $3 red wine and we shared the bacon popcorn appetizer. I couldn't stop licking my fingers, and grabbing any last bits of seasoning from the bowl. For the main course I had the French quarter gumbo. It came in a bowl with a cute mound of rice in the middle and a smattering of hush puppies on the side. The gumbo was delicious and the hush puppies crunchy and tasty. One friend had the Parish burger and fries - I would have helped her finish it but I was already stuffed. The small bite I had made me want more. Our server was friendly and attentive. The only downside was that the decor didn't match the hipness of the menu. The private booth behind us looked inviting but the main dining area is a little bland. Perhaps this is a starting point and they will upgrade in the future.
(4)
Theda R.
Food and server was excellent. Small enough that reservations are advised. Menu is unique and portions are generous. We will return.
(4)
Jason T.
I fell in love with this place instantly after having the "pit" wings. They were some of the best wings I have ever had. Then when I didn't things could get any better my gumbo and hush puppies came out. I am from New Orleans and let me tell you The Parrish gumbo is as good as my mom's. Service was solid and friendly. They have Abita on tap. They have the trifecta working for them. GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, TASTY BEER
(5)
Brian L.
When craving gumbo and hushpuppies, this is the place my wife and I go. This time my wife and I also tried the bacon & eggs appetizer. It's made with braised pork belly, a cheese grit cake, hollandaise and a tasty mustard sauce. We both loved it. In fact, my wife said that next time she would eat it for dinner. The atmosphere is intimate and stylish and a great place to enjoy a cocktail or a cold Abita on draft.
(5)
Katie P.
their food i amazing. i have tried almost everything on their menu and it is all fabulous. my husband is a vegetarian and they were really willing to adjust their dishes to be veggie friendly. the service is great they are very friendly and clearly love the place they are working. they also have a wide selection of some really cool cocktails and a full bar. the interior is beautifully decorated and very clean. i will come back here again and again.
(5)
S C.
We just tried the tasting menu. The Gastropub does not officially open until next week. Our theory was to order a few dishes and share to maximize the tasting. This strategy works well because the portions are large. The Bacon Popcorn was the first thing we ordered. How can you not love bacon? The chunks of bacon on the popcorn really do this appetizer justice. The next dish to arrive were the Pretzel Bits. The scratch made pretzel knots were piping hot and delicious. The cheese dip that accompanies the bits was similar to a Velveeta like cheese sauce. The spiciness of the dip went well with the pretzels. However, a spicy mustard may make a better dipper. The entrees arrived next. Haitian pulled pork sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy and Lamb Chorizo flat bread. The flat bread was the least favorite. In concept, lamb chorizo sounds phenomenal. The flat bread was heavily salted on both the top and bottom. The salt in combination with the overpowering olive tapenade left little room for the lamb chorizo to stand out. The spice of the dish was on point. However, the only distinguishable flavor was salt. The Haitian pulled pork was topped with a vinegar based slaw. The meat and cabbage complimented each other perfectly. The spice in the pork was a pleasant surprise. Gumbo can be added to the entrees for $2. Well worth the price. The gumbo was on point. Served in a cup it comes out piping hot. The consistency and flavor are all there. The Shrimp Po Boy was the stand out dish. The shrimp are coated in a crispy cornmeal and cooked just right. Piled high on a bed of lettuce and tomato with a house made remoulade sauce. The bread stands up well to the tower of ingredients. The one and only thing missing was spice to kick it up another notch. A good serving of hot sauce would have put it over the top. If it is true Cajun food you are seeking, you must check out The Parish Gastropub. Next time, we have to try the basil vodka and craw fish hush puppies. This is the ideal spot to watch sports. Not too loud, just a few bar stools with plenty of TVs.
(4)
Rich R.
I attended The Parish on a Friday night about seven pm. I had the classic chicken wings and handcut fries. The wings were tender and flavorful without going over the top with heat. The fries were fresh, hot and seasoned perfectly(for my taste). I ordered the aqua vita and was very pleasantly surprised. It was very elegantly served and garnished with a basil leaf. Very tasy cocktail. The service was outstanding, my server went out of his way to take care of a special request. I am going to have to give my experience this evening five stars.
(5)
Danielle D.
This place was ok. Not bad, but not a place I would need to go again. The service was excellent and friendly. The atmosphere was casual and inviting. The food and drinks... is why I gave it 3 stars. I wasn't impressed with the food. It was edible, but nothing I'd write home about.
(3)
Matthew M.
Start out promising with the hush puppies but fizzled out with the meal and drinks. In my early 40's, my group of 4 was the youngest on a Saturday night at 8pm other than staff. Maybe they had an off night because the reviews made this out to be WAY better than it was.
(3)
Michelle L.
If you live up there, go often, if you don't, just try to go sometime...hotshots, brian lopez and gabriel sullivan's new band, chicha dust, were playing so we went to check it out~ I was super pleased with my pickle vodka martini and the bacon popcorn (a little too salty for even a salt freak) but can't wait to go back and try the carryovers I saw on the menu from the owners old restaurant on grant, the french quarter! that place had great food. I shouldn't comment on the interior, because I don't remember it well, but don't make fun of the art in there like i did with my date, because then I found some info on the wall by the front door, and some very special people made the paintings hanging throughout the dining room. so kudos to the bar for showing the work.
(3)
Brad B.
Great food and good beer selection. Had the gumbo and hush puppies. Best hush puppies I've ever had. Gumbo is incredibly flavorful and with a bit of Louisiana hot sauce was a great dish. Not used to having basil leaves in gumbo, but it really gave it some good flavor.
(5)
Mindi s.
If I lived in Tucson I'd be here every weekend, and that is saying A LOT because I rarely go back to the same place twice. Being a New Orleans native, I am usually skeptical when a restaurant has a NOLA theme. I can honestly say I felt like I was sitting at a bar on Frenchman and not in a restaurant in a strip mall. The atmosphere, the music, the vibe, wrap you up in a humid blanket of New Orleans good feeling. The food was excellent. We had bacon popcorn. Not popcorn dusted with bacon flavored salt, but pot popped popcorn tossed in bacon fat and little pieces of real bacon. The drink menu is creative and perfect for the summer Tucson climate. They also house infuse a lot of their liquors. Another noteworthy menu item is the charred onion dip. Oh geeze! If I'd have known how good it was before I ordered it, I would have had it spread on my po boy! I've never tasted anything like it. One of the owners (the one from Baton Rouge) was walking around, talking to guests, and bringing out food. I love it when the owners are willing participants in their business and the customer experience. I don't wish I lived in Tucson or down in "Da Parish" (if you're a NOLA native you'll get the reference) but I wish I lived closer to the Parish.
(5)
Mr M.
Things are really improving for food on the Northwest Side! The Parish is in good company with Jax Kitchen and Noble Hops. The food was excellent, and the service was years ahead of the incompetent hipster brigade that has taken over downtown. I'm not going to mind the shorter menu, as long as the specials can keep the place fresh. My only beef: I wish there was a more imaginative selection of beers available.
(4)
Pilar L.
Neighborhood bar, Fabulous Food, great prices. Winter staple is the gumbo, right mix of heat and comfort. Everything is fab, favorites include gumbo(always have some in my freezer), wings, burgers, And my new favorite obsession: pretzel bits with quest, yumtumyum
(5)
Ava B.
Absolutely everything on this menu is amazing! Truly a one of a kind experience. Definitely a must if you're a Tucson visitor. Love,love this place!
(5)
Joe T.
These people must be writing their own reviews. This place is not very nice and the staff is rude. My wife and I entered the Parish on Oracle on a Saturday after a U of A basketball game. We had read the good reviews and thought, lets give it a try. Well that was a poor idea on our part. First we entered @ about 3:00 PM on Saturday and noticed only (1) person at the bar and only (2) occupied tables. (bad sign). We seated ourselves @ the bar and we noticed (2) employees standing behind the bar just talking. My wife and I retrieved our own menu and the employees just ignored us. Then one of the employees started filling the condiment tray and the other started doing something on the computer. They still ignored us. So now we are thinking this place is operated by losers and will not last very long. After about (10) minutes, I approached the waiter, who returned to one of the tables that already had service, and told him that ignoring customers is not the way that I would run a new business but you must have your own ideas of what is right. The waiter just looked at me and then turned his back to me. I told him I'll guess we will just leave. and he seemed perfectly happy with our decision. NO ONE COULD PAY ME ENOUGH MONEY TO RETURN TO THIS PLACE, and I'll just wait for the next restaurant to open at this location and try my luck with them.
(1)
Cameron R.
Wow! What can I say about this place, other than it wasn't worth driving clear across Tucson for?! Upon two different friends' recommendations, we took the drive of over sixteen miles one way. For what? Mediocre food and the poorest, inattentive service by our server and owner? We started the culinary experience with BACON POPCORN (yes, bacon fat was used to pop the popcorn and bacon bits sprinkled on it.) and HOMEMADE PRETZEL BITES WITH SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE. They were both good, but not out of this world. We had placed our entree order before our appetizers arrived and waited for over an hour. The items weren't tricky. My partner ordered Gumbo, and I ordered a shrimp po boy. When asked where our food was I told the server, if they hadn't started on the sandwich to cancel the entrees. The cook hadn't even dropped the shrimp into the fryer and how long does it take to ladle some Gumbo out of a pot. We then had to wait to get a check to pay for the appetizers. The owner tried to save face by hurrying up the kitchen staff and gave us our entrees in to go boxes. Of course we weren't charged for the entrees, but given the extraordinary amount of time we wasted waiting on food, he should have done what many other managers/owners do----COMP THE ENTIRE BILL! The entrees were average, but I would never return to a place that doesn't give good service. There was no apology from the owner, just a statement that the kitchen is backed up. A soup and sandwich wasn't rocket science, should have been on my table in less than ten minutes! Please save yourself a headache and avoid this place---UGH!!!
(1)
Robert G.
Let me get this out of the way right now: the shrimp po boy is to die for. The hushpuppies and the remoulade dipping sauce for them are both excellent. My wife got the gumbo for the main course and it was a little too spicy for her taste. I ended up giving her half of my po boy and finishing the gumbo for her. It wasn't the best i've had, but it was still pretty good. We got the bacon popcorn as an appetizer. It wasn't something I would order again, but it wasn't bad. I also had a sip of my wife's mixed drink, cannot recall what it was called but it had cucumber flavoring and agave tequila and some other stuff, and it too was very good. The sweet tea is exceptional. Service was friendly. If you could give ratings in half-star increments, I would give this place 4 and a half stars, and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Kamil F.
Ate here on a recent trip down to Tucson and let me tell you this place was great! For starters they had a wide selection of beers but I dove right into some of their signature cocktails all of which were very good and had a few different ones throughout my meal. My favorite would probably be "the doctor" which was made with Makers Mark and Hennessy. To start the meal we went with the bacon popcorn which was freakin delicious! Huge chunks of bacon all over the popcorn with some sort of tasty oil drizzled all over it as well. For my main dish the waitress helped me out as at first I was going to get the spicy pork which she told me was extremely spicy so I passed. Then I was going to go with the flat bread which she told me was very olivey (I've had tapenade in the past so I thought it would be okay but I'm not a huge fan of olives so I decided to pass). I eventually settled on their parish burger which was a pretty decent burger but the star of my meal was this delicious charred onion dipping sauce I ordered for my french fries (a extra buck well worth it!) The stuff was so delicious I would probably put it on anything. It was a onion type of aioli sauce which I really enjoyed. This place is definitely a place I would come back to. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly.
(5)
J B.
Went here today for happy hour (3-7) and thought it was great! We had the Haitian Pulled Pork Sandwich and some drinks. They have good craft beers on tap that they happily let you sample. The server/bartender was friendly and very attentive. A manager or owner even came out to ask us how we liked everything (I know this happens at places from time to time, but its nice and shows that the management cares about its customers). The vibe was cool, and I wish more restaurants in the area were like it. I hope this place catches on, because I think it has a lot of potential.
(4)
Shelly B.
After a long week at work, we met a bunch of friends for the Grand Opening. This place was awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. I'm only in town for a few weeks, but I plan to come back!
(5)
Sonora S.
Gets one star even though I've never been inside. Waited till 11:10 for their lunch opening, nobody answered our knocks even though the TV was on over the bar. Left and went across Oracle to Oregano's where we had a nice lunch. It might be a good place, but if you can't get in when they're supposed to be open - who knows???
(1)
Russ K.
Seems expensive for the portion size. The NOLA food I had was red beans & rice, gumbo, crawfish etoufee, catfish and hush puppies. If you want authentic this wasn't it. If you want a variation of these items then ok. Gumbo is always served with rice as is etoufee. For some reason the 50 cents worth of rice wasn't served in the portion I had. It was a sampler plate. The catfish had a crispy coating but the fish was mushy. Red beans typically has sausage but this had shredded something. Wasn't impressed. However, I will say the 3 oysters I had that cost $7 were very good with the smoked tomato concoction and the goat cheese Chile relleno was quite good as well. I,very heard the regular fish & chips they serve is good but am reluctant after the catfish. Sometimes it's better to just go with what's been successful in NOLA.
(3)
Sunny D.
The Parish is amazing! Amazing people! Amazing food! If you like food that was actually made for YOU! This the place! Drinking Angel is amazing! The Chop! Steak Salad! BEST BURGER in Tucson! I love this place! Put it on your list!
(5)
Donn A.
Nice decor. Clean. Good service. Good gumbo. The Parish burger was definitely worth it. The bread pudding was okay.
(4)
Mikki M.
I guess my first mistake was not having a screaming toddler with me on Mother's Day. We were promptly seated, this will be the only thing that happened in a timely manner. We waited for close to 25 minutes to SEE a waiter. He acted like he was a waiter for another table and seemed shocked that we had not been waited on (we figured out a little later that he was actually our waiter). Over an hour after being seated we received our meal. Now, if they were packed I would have been more forgiving, but they were at most, steady. There were no lines out the door or people waiting for a long time to be seated. The food, let's start by saying the "Featured Items" had no price. I'll get back to that later. My wife ordered Duck confit with waffles (recommended) and I had the Drunken Angel pasta dish. They looked really good, but that is all I can say that is nice. Pasta...over cooked and it had a taste of uncooked burgundy, seafood...overcooked and this dish is far too rich. The Duck Confit...the meat was good but the skin was burned because it was left under the salamander too long. This also caused the waffle to be super dry. Overall, this was a true disappointment. Especially when we received the check. For one waffle and one duck leg we paid $28. If this was a truly delicious meal I could care less, but we paid that price and it was a terrible experience. By the time we left we had been there for one hour and 45 minutes. I left with a feeling of utter disappointment. I had so hoped we had found a new place to go on weekends. Normally, we are very happy diners, but The Parish let us down.
(1)
Amy K.
If Nathan leaves this place, The Parish will definitely suffer. He is an amazing bartender!! I sat at the bar with a coworker on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night. We ordered bacon popcorn and hushpuppies to start. They were both amazing. Although next time, I might pass on the bacon popcorn because they were a bit hard on the inside and tough to chew. The bacon flavor was definitely spot on, though. Our drinks were all fantastic. My mule was perfect, and my coworker loved his martinis. They infuse their own liquors, which you will see lining the wall. They have some unique options, so definitely expect good drinks here. The side salad was so special and not your standard chopped romaine with some grape tomatoes. You'll see when you get it. The blue cheese dressing was okay... it didn't have the intense blue cheese flavor I was expecting, but it wasn't terrible. My pasta dish was so rich and delicious. I wish I could've brought the leftovers back, but alas we were in a hotel. My coworker ordered the chop, which was HUGE. I got to taste a bite, and it was the best tasting chunk of meat I have ever had. The rub and bbq sauce definitely was the star of the show. I would recommend the chop to everyone. All in all a fantastic place for dinner, and I can't wait to come back again.
(5)
Christina R.
I would give this place 5 stars for The Dirty alone (infused pickle vodka, brined pickle garnish & olive juice) but oh, then they just HAVE to go and outdo themselves with great service, bacon popcorn, empanadas (pimpanadas), bacon wrapped frog legs... and this was all before we even got to the main course! My parents were in town this weekend, and the boyfriend & I wanted to impress them with some of Tucson's best eats, so we thought The Parish could do the trick, and it did! So with that said, back to the important stuff, THE FOOD. I had the Big Hippie (roasted eggplant sandwich with pomegranate ketchup...can this place read my tastebuds' mind?!) Erik had the Drunken Angel (angel hair pasta, lobster broth, shrimp, crawfish, red pepper cream sauce... you get the picture goodness on goodness on goodness). My parents opted for the Gumbo and the Shrimp & Grits... I mean, can't go wrong with that! We all left with smiling bellies. My ONLY complaint about this place is that their tables are WAY too small (yes, I know, it seems as though we got an excessive amount of food... but even with a "normal" amount they would still be lacking.) But alas, Parish, your tiny tables won't keep me away for long!
(5)
Peter W.
It was delightful! We started with an infused basil vodka martini and atop shelf margarita! The hush puppies as a starter came with a spicy/ sweet sauce, that made the bit of Crawfish in them explode! We followed with Fish and Fries, flaky and nice breading. My angel hair with shrimp crawfish lobster in a light cream base tomato sherry shallot sauce was the best I've had outside of New York or New Orleans. Try this place!
(4)
Amy M.
Food and service was awesome. I waiter was so attentive and had a fun personality.I ordered the fish & chips is was great. My fiance ordered the drunken angel pasta and he that it was very tasty. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Nikky P.
This is a pretty cool place- it's owned by the former owner of Kingfisher. I love New Orleans and anything of that vein, so this is right up my alley. The food was very good- I enjoyed everything I tried. We had the Fresh Gulf Oysters (7$) which had a smokey tomato type flavor- super good- you get 4 decent sized oysters for the price. I usually prefer raw oysters sans the fancy toppings, but this stuff managed to compliment the oysters and still keep everything fresh tasting. The Pimpinadas (9$) were different..still not sure if all the flavors actually complimented each other, but I liked the idea. These are empanadads, stuffed with jerk chicken, covered with peach marmalade, topped with fried plantains, with a side of jicama slaw. I like all these things..maybe just not together. Fun dish to try out though. We also had the Hot legs le'jean (8$) which are frog legs with a horseradish rub, wrapped in bacon, and covered in a remoulade. Very yum. There are so many other things on their menu that I would love to try, so we will definitely be back. They have rotating daily specials that looked really nice and their cocktails looked sooo nice. They also have a very cool beer selection- lots to try out. Some cool local (LA local) ones like Abita and Andygator which we love.
(4)
Jason H.
I came here because a lot of Yelpers whom I trust have said great things about it. I have to say that it did not disappoint ... The menu was super fun...the decor is very interesting and you can tell there was thought put into it... There are painting from local artists on the walls that are way out of my price range but look nice and feel like they belong there... The music in The Parish makes ya feel like you are in the French quarter of New Orleans ... The are do many interesting things on the menu from mussels to frog legs to southern edamame. Everything has a little kick to it do the turkey and gravy crowd may have trouble... This is a neat place all the way around.. Perfect for a date but still kid friendly earlier during lunch or during the work week...
(4)
C Z.
I feel like I stepped into New Orleans! It has that Victorian/voodoo look going on! The bar is definitely the highlight of the place, on the shelves are Mason jars filled with their 'house infused' spirits. So cool looking!!!! The 'hand-crafted cocktails' are amazing! And the food is to die for! We started with the hush puppies, that has shrimp mixed in them, followed by the shrimp po boy and the angel hair pasta...I definitely recommend the angel hair pasta dish!!! Ever thing here was fantastic! I highly recommend trying it out, you won't be disappointed
(5)
corey d.
Over the years this place has just gotten better! The food is great, the drinks are interesting. I recommend this to anyone who visits, or wants to try something different. Never had bad service when going.
(5)
Monica Z.
Unique place, great cocktails a little pricey but worth it. We really enjoy it there the few time we go.
(4)
Chad B.
Have you ever been to that perfect restaurant, where everything on the menu is up your alley, everything smells amazing, the staff is over the top friendly, and there are microbrews on draft for happy hour? If you haven't had that experience yet, stop what you're doing and get here! We started with the frog legs, not because we needed an appy (because there was more than enough with our entrees) but because they were wrapped in bacon. Yes, bacon wrapped frog legs with the perfect sauce for dipping like you're at a Cajun tailgate party for the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl game in NOLA! Then the entrees, big bowl of mussels and drunken angel pasta. I think they came with 5 baguettes. More food than one human could consume, not for a lack of effort. Come, sit, let them treat you. In the words of The Governator- "I'll be back"
(5)
Randy M.
Without a doubt a must try!! Bartenders are friendly and knowledgable with craft cocktails that will have you experiencing spirits you may have never tried!! The gumbo and house fries were all i had room for and both were outstanding. I will be returning to sample the rest of the menu one meal at a time.
(5)
Richard C.
This has been on my To Try list for some time now. Finally had a chance to eat out without the kids. I knew they would not be able to find something to eat here after viewing their online menu. And I think children are just too picky of eaters to really enjoy restaurant food. I had looked at the online menu several times and knew they had a shrimp po-boy for lunch. I specifically came here just for that. I was not disappointed. It did remind me of when I lived in New Orleans for over two decades. The French bread was very fresh. I prefer the tails of the shrimp pinched off but the cornmeal breading was light and tasty. However, I also ordered a side of gumbo ($2 extra ) and the horseradish overwhelmed it so much I could not eat it. If you are reading this managers, authentic creole cooking has no hot spices. Bottles of hot sauce are placed on the table (there were none at this establishment) so the customers can spice up a dish to their liking. Making something automatically spicy excludes a portion of your customers so that they cannot enjoy these menu selections. My wife ordered the World's Crispiest Fish n Chips. Her plate came full of seasoned fries with a crispy fish filet placed nicely on top. Since they advertise that the fish is the crispiest in the world, she was anxious to put it to the test. Her fish was light, crispy and she could tell it was freshly out of the fryer. The tarter sauce served with it appeared to be homemade and matched up to the fish perfectly. The fries were the standard fare but she is not really a fan of seasoned fries so you may enjoy them more than she did. She thought the price was a little steep for lunch ($11.00) but she would order again. She wishs it would have come with coleslaw or a small side salad.
(3)
Laurence K.
Cool place in strip mall nice cocktail list and beer list Black Maple Hill for 7$? Cool! Food wise the salad which was huge for $7 wow the roasted garlic dressing was great I had the adobo pork sandwich which was off the hook Jim had the fish and chips and it was excellent for dessert the apple tart was great You def must try this place it's great!!
(4)
Weili Z.
Amazing food and gluten friendly too. Go there with friends so that you can pig out on all the yummy appetizers. This is the first time that I had southern food and I am highly impressed by it.
(5)
Gil G.
Place is overpriced for lunch. Waitress was nice and polished. The salmon salad was ok, but my "people say it's the best in town" fish and chips (I checked the yelp reviews - a guy from Colorado Springs said that) were a disappointment - small portion, heavily battered, slimy, funky dirty-off tasting flavor. Among the worst I've had in 50 years. The fries and tarter were good though. The manager told me "the fish was guaranteed fresh farm raised tilapia (woo woo!) - a bottom feeder like catfish so that's why the texture and taste are like that." Said that people come to the restaurant for southern style cooking, and they want their fish to be just the way that I don't like it... :-D So what he was telling me was - there's nothing wrong with our fish, there's something wrong with your taste, that I wasn't used to it and wasn't properly appreciating what I was eating. He did offer to get me something else, but I didn't want to take a chance on getting another dish I wouldn't understand how to properly appreciate... Finally I was disappointed he didn't take the dish off the bill. That gesture and not being made to feel I was in the wrong and had lousy taste sure would have helped to up my rating. If you're used to eating fish and chips that use bottom feeding farmed fish and want to spend $11 for a small portion of it, then you'll be happy as a farmed raised tilapia here.
(2)
Asina G.
This is actually a 3.5 star review, but I rounded up instead of down. This place has such a great concept! I'm typically not a fan of the gastropub theme that seems to be everywhere nowadays, but southern inspired gastropub? I had to try it! On a visit from Phoenix, I came here with a girlfriend and my daughter. My girlfriend and I had a late lunch, so we weren't starving. We started off with some apps -- the crawfish hushpuppies, edamame and fries with truffle aioli. The crawfish hushpuppies were really good, although they were much better without the sauce. We didn't think the sauce went great with the flavor of the hushpuppies. The fries and the aioli were great -- the fries were seasoned really well and who doesn't love a little truffle with their fries? The edamame was underwhelming. They were supposed to have some kind of seasoning on them, but you could barely tell. I was stuffed after all those apps, so my girlfriend and I just split an order of the bacon wrapped frog legs, while my daughter ordered the Drunken Angel dish. The frog legs were good, but I don't know that I'd order them again. Definitely good, just not unforgettable. My daughter absolutely loved her dish, which was angel hair pasta with crawfish and shrimp in a lobster sauce. I tasted it also and agree that it had good flavor. I also had a Caribbean Mule drink, which I liked -- it was really refreshing. They have live music on a regular basis, and when we were there a bluegrass band was setting up literally right next to our table. I don't know that I would have enjoyed my dinner with the band playing so close to our table, so I was glad we finished and left before they started playing.
(4)
Christie M.
I wanted to like this place ! I have to say I love the ambience and decor. In my opinion I rather come here to sit and drink at the awesome looking bar. First of all like other reviewers have said this is a southern inspired restaurant. We started with the crawfish hush puppies. Those were actually extremely tasty and pretty much on point. They were perfectly fried and spicy! But then I decided to order the drunken angel dish and this is where my experience went down hill. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly as well as the crawfish and the shrimp. What was most disappointing was the sauce! It lacked any sort of flavor and depth. It basically tasted like butter when it should've been red pepper saffron. Nope ! This was a big bummer! At any rate the bar looks awesome and they have a ton of cool different drinks. Maybe I had the wrong dish :(
(3)
Chelsea M.
I love gastropubs, and this place tops the charts. I was in Tucson for work, and the Yelp reviews landed me here. Thank you, fellow Yelpers. Once again, you have not let me down. My boyfriend and I showed up pretty late. When we arrived, the bartender instructed us to seat ourselves. It was pretty busy for a late weeknight, most guests were having drinks. We started with frog legs. This is the only time I've tried them. They are wrapped in bacon, and they are the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I'm 100% positive that I've never enjoyed any food or drink more than the bacon wrapped frog legs at The Parish. I ordered trout as my meal, and unfortunately it could not follow the frog legs. I forgot to mention this place has a southern flair; I loved the trout, but I've never liked dirty rice or collard greens. This is no fault of The Parish...be cautious if you're like me and can't appreciate all southern fare. The bartender ended up as our server and he was awesome. He handled the entire restaurant/bar well. If you like cocktails, this seems like a good place to drink. I highly recommend eating here, too. Tucson really surprised me with this place. Bravo.
(4)
Lorri M.
I dont care for collard greens but the red trout was amazing and get the hush puppies now!!!
(4)
Amanda B.
Its Friday night, dinner with a friend! Yay!! It was a 30-35 minute wait when I arrived at 7. Waited for my friend to arrive and we ordered cocktails from the full bar... I am not sure how long the wait was, but I didn't finish my cocktail before we were seated. I had the Dirty Well Water. It is good. I am on a gin kick lately and it hit the spot. We started with the frog legs. They were not bad, but almost too much bacon! Say What!! Yeah, I know, I said it. Almost too much bacon. It was wrapped around the leg, and ended up kind of coming off when you went to eat and/or dip in the sauce. It was good, but I think I like the hush puppies better (had on a previous better). The sauce it came with was very good. Tonight I went with the mesquite salmon salad. The salad was a very good size, the candied pecans were very tasty, and the mesquite salmon was good too. But here is my problem. The salmon came already pulled apart and mixed in the salad. I wish it had been served whole on top of the salad. That is my one complaint. The dressing was sweet and was actually barely needed. And they served it on the side without asking! THANK YOU! The service overall was fantastic. Our waitress was attentive, and our water was always full, as well as our cocktails. The manager came by to check on us, and all went well. A very good evening... I'll be back again...
(4)
Matthew D.
I came here a while ago and decided to come back after I was reminded of the place. I thought the place was good last time but couldn't remember too well. After today I'm wondering why it's been so long since I've come back. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very good. Messy, but very good. The cabbage gives a little crispness that enhances the sandwich. I got the gumbo for a side and it was also very good. Although I didn't get a cocktail, since I had to go back to work, they looked good. I will definitely try one next time.
(4)
Doug H.
I had the double pork chop - way too much charred spices to allow me to enjoy it. Service was good and prices were okay. I would not go back.
(2)
Randy O.
After living in Louisiana for a time I was really looking forward to some great cajun food. I read the menu and my mouth was watering!!! Unfortunately the menu descriptions are the best thing about the food. It seems to me that perhaps the traditional spices that make up the cajun dishes have been toned down for the Tucson audience. There were several of us and we had 7 dishes between us and nothing really said "This is awesome." The food is not bad, its just not great.
(2)
Jerry W.
Oh I can't tell how much I love their pork chop!!! Pork chop is always at the top of the list when I want to order something at a new place. And their pork chop is, definitely, the best.
(5)
B S.
A win! Love to see some great dining options popping up in the Northern Tucson/Oro Valley area. Went for my dads birthday earlier this week (kind of bummed our server made no acknowledgement...its such a bummer that restaurants aren't doing this anymore), and enjoyed a fun meal with great drinks. Awesome beer list, loved that they had the Del Bac whiskey I have been hoping to try, and everything we ordered was great. The bacon popcorn was a big hit, as were the pork rinds with my husband and dad. Split the fish and chips, which was a great portion with very tasty fish. My daughters hot dog was amazing and so much food for a kids menu...we had to help her out a bit. Gumbo was delicious, and my dads pork chop was incredible. Don't come here expecting to count calories..its a "splurge" type restaurant for sure, but you will enjoy the experience enough to not care.
(4)
t c.
Sorry the bulk of Tucson, I am going to have to disagree with you and state that the food here is not that good. I have been here twice. First time I ordered the gumbo -meh. Second time I got all pumped up to try the burger that was voted the best in the city. My fav burger I have had in Tucson was from Jax Kitchen. I got the burger, took 3 bites, and was done. Burger is overdesigned and you just taste salt and the jam. Huge let down.
(2)
Brian H.
A nice little restaurant with Bayou flair and a creative dinner and drink menu. Good beer and wine selection too. Me and a buddy went tapas style while sitting at the bar. We had four of the apps and all were flavorful and well executed - pimpanada being the best. The gumbo was spicy but lacking substance - like big chunks of meat. The hush-puppies were fantastic. The service from bartenders was acceptable, but not as friendly or attentive as I'd like at an upscale gastro-pub. I would hope table service is better.
(3)
Shane P.
Awesome awesome awesome! The "drunkin angel" is amazing. The dish and chips are very good, I wish they would use Haddock instead of tilapia but this is the west coast. But hands down the best batter I have ever had on the fish and the fries where amazing. Mixed drinks are top notch and they don't skimp on the alcohol, craft beer are great. The music is also great and not to loud. You must try the Crawfish Hushpuppies awesome.
(5)
G T.
I've been here many times while I was living in Tucson! Great foods and great atmosphere. I always get the drunken angel and it is delicious. Their pork rinds are also great. I wasn't a fan of the frog legs but it was not too bad. Wide variety of drinks! Highly recommend this place.
(4)
Laura D.
Before going to The Parish, I was really excited about it. It sounded awesome and people had good things to say. My coworker/friend and I had been talking about going for happy hour for months before it finally happened. We invited another coworker/friend and checked it out. My first impression of the interior was positive. I posted a couple of photos I took of some nice decorative features. But as we sat there and I looked around, I noticed that the lovely, artsy decor was accompanied by some truly tastless pieces, such as the sculpture of a butt with a smiley face on it. Seriously? Tacky, Parish, tacky! That was not the only weaksauce piece, just the worst that I could see from my seat. I had called ahead to ask if they had gluten free options and the guy that answered the phone was very enthusiastic that they did. When I asked the server if there was gluten free menu or if she could tell me what on the menu was gluten free, she told me I could have a burger without a bun or one of the salads, and maybe the salmon but she wasn't 100% sure. As I eat 98% vegetarian, too, this left me few options. I ended up choosing to let it be part of my 2% and go with a burger, though I honestly didn't feel like it. There just wasn't a reasonable other option. I got the Parish burger without the bun, and it was... OK. I asked for it medium rare and it was definitely rare. My companions, who both eat meat and gluten no problem, also found the food menu a bit limited. For a "gastro pub", the menu was not nearly as cool as it should have been. We also each had cocktails, which were tasty. The happy hour specials, though, were not very good for saving us money. The service was very friendly, but very inattentive. The fact that our server didn't know and didn't seem to be willing to find out if the salad she thought might be gluten free actually was did not impress me. The cocktails and my company were the best part, but there are cocktails as good or better at better prices elsewhere, and my company didn't much love the place either... So, sorry Parish, but I doubt I'll be back.
(2)
Luis S.
This place has a fantastic happy hour, but the real draw is the appetizers. Filling, wholesome and savory: they all pair great with one of the great beers on tap. I'll admit that only one person got an entree (the gumbo) but she cleaned the plate. The rest of us enjoyed bacon popcorn, pimpanadas and southern edemame. The table favorite though, was the Goat Cheese Relleno. Ultimately, I recommend this place for larger groups. The interior is really cool, but it still has a bit of a warehouse feel that could be daunting to a table for two. However, with a decent sized group, this is a fantastic place to have a pint or cocktail and a lot of laughs.
(3)
Ramona L.
This place is wonderful. Delicious food and great service. The bread pudding is to die for, smoked salmon salad is amazing not to mention all of the wonderful items on the menu. We can't get enough of this place.
(5)
Stephannie Q.
The Parish offers divine cocktails and excellent appetizers along with delicious meals. I went to The Parish for drinks and dinner. I had the following: Drinks: Bell's Porter Stout beer Parishioner cocktail Dinner: Slow cooked adobo pork sandwich I also had several appetizers including oysters, muscles, bacon popcorn and crawfish hush puppies. I have zero complaints about the Parish, They offer a unique bar menu and although the dinner menu is small, they have great dinner options to choose from. A great restaurant for dinner or for after work drinks and appetizers.
(5)
Alissa M.
The Parish has been bookmarked on my "To Try' list since I moved to Tucson. I finally tried it out on Friday night, and although the food was great, service was a bit disappointing. We came just before 7 and only had to wait about 15 minutes, but people who arrived shortly after us were being quoted 30 minutes or more. If you don't want to wait, you may want to come a little earlier. Once we were sat, it took 5-10 minutes for our waiter to come by. Unfortunately, this trend continued throughout the night. I think we spent more time waiting for our waiter to bring things or take our order than we did actually enjoying our food. He was very nice, but not nice enough to make up for the waiting. I didn't order a cocktail on this visit, but I definitely will next time. The cocktails all sounded really good, and the beer menu was huge! Instead of drinks, we started with an order of the bacon popcorn which was delicious! It had a bit too much black pepper, but overall, I would definitely order it again. For my entree, I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was really good. It was crispy, but not greasy, which is quiet the feat to achieve with fried foods. However, be aware that fish is not the typical presentation you get when you order fish and chips. Instead of it being several pieces of fish, it was just one big filet on top of a pile of fries (which by the way were also super tasty!) My boyfriend had the Parish Burger, which has blue cheese and red onion marmalade. Although he hates onions, he loved this burger, and from the bite he shared with me, I have to agree. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but I would consider ordering that in the future. It was a good-sized burger, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. All in all, while the food was really good, the service really dragged things down for me. I will definitely be back for a visit though. I would like to try lunch next time, since they only have their po' boy available during the day.
(3)
Sarah H.
The oysters are out of this world. I wish I could have eaten a dozen of them. And up to this point I've never really been a fan of oysters. Drunken angel pasta is amazing. I don't think I've ever tasted a pasta quite like it. The pasta is cooked in burgundy and served with a sea food medley. Seriously rich and wonderful. Frog legs were great as well. Jon, one of the bartenders, knows his craft. He consistently makes my drinks to perfection and on occasion has offered up new creations based on what I like. All around well priced for the quality. Highly recommend!
(5)
Jason S.
I did enjoy the atmosphere and the food looked amazing but the special of the night was quail. Halfway through the first of 2 small quails I find that the legs are still raw. I let the waiter know and they fixed me a new plate, but by the time they finished cooking the second plate, my wife was already done with her meal and we were ready to go. We were really hopping for a great experience and the cooks let us down.
(2)
Stephen S.
What a great, funky atmosphere with innovative food and creative cocktails. This was an unexpected spot tucked away in a strip mall in a residential district of Tucson. I found this on YELP staying just a block away at the local Marriott Towneplace Suites. The cocktails were rock solid and perfectly balanced. The Parishioner was perfection (but you'd better love bitterness). I also loved La Verdad with their house-infused cucumber tequila. I drank every last damn drop. Wine list is also solid. Food was mixed. We agreed that the winning dish was the pecan smoked ruby red trout. YUM. If you're looking for the taste of succulent, sweet crawfish in your crawfish hush puppy, better look elsewhere. This is primarily fried dough (like a hush puppy) with an essence of crawfish. Ours was overcooked (almost burnt and dry). We also tried the gumbo, which had some great heat (spice) to it but little depth of flavor. I'd go back here and try some more stuff in a second!
(4)
Chris G.
Great southern food!! Great bloody Mary's
(4)
Jon E.
The gumbo is awesome sauce! And their happy hour is a lot of fun. Don't forget about the magic show.
(5)
Adri A.
Wow this southern Cajun restaurant is definitely worth visiting! All the appetizers looked amazing it was hard to choose. We went with the bacon wrapped frog legs and they were delicious (and legit ... bones in). Then we ordered the drunken pasta at the waiters recommendation. They boil the pasta in red wine - it was very unique and tasty. We also got the adoba pork sandwich. They definitely rely on their skills with the meat itself and not just the bbq sauce then they top it off with a pickle on a stick! Wonderful atmosphere and live music. Will for sure return.
(5)
Sarah B.
Amazing cocktails, frog legs, and service! This is one of my favorite spots to visit whenever I am in Tuscon!
(5)
David T.
This place is great. The waitress Sara was the best server I have had in some 20+ yrs. The food was awesome loved the bacon popcorn. The price very reasonable. The atmosphere was very comfortable.
(5)
Michael V.
We ate there last night and had one of the best meals we've had in Tucson. My daughter had the fish and chips and they are the best in town or any I've ever tried. I had the shrimp and grits and must say that was one of my all time favorite meals in Tucson. Very memorable comfort-style food.
(5)
Heidi N.
I came here after driving by for two years..... I was pleasantly surprised. It was was great service by the bartender Nathan. Great drinks and our food was really good. It came out quick and was delish. I will definitely come back!
(3)
Madeline B.
I love it here!! The atmosphere is very welcoming, my server was very friendly and helpful. Save room for the bread pudding, because it is so good! Good beer/menu as well. Best burger I have had in Tucson.
(5)
Bianca A.
We recently stopped in to check out the remodel and have some drinks and snacks. They did a fantastic job and the place looks amazing! Expanded with some vintage and fun touches it looks really good. We enjoyed some old favorites of hushpuppies and the stuffed relleno along with some tasty cocktails. We left very happy, great job guys!
(5)
Dawn T.
A couple years ago I would've said don't waste your time at this place. Today I say give it a try. Been in a few times recently and it's been consistently good. All the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. House cocktails are delicious. Parish burger is yummy!! So are the frog legs and gumbo. I haven't tried anything I don't like. I'll keep coming back.
(4)
Megan L.
Their pimpanadas blew us out of the water! We normally do not order appetizers with our lunch, but looking through the menu, this one stood out to us as a very unique dish in town. And we were thoroughly impressed with how they mixed the sweet and savory in this dish. Missing some New Orleans comfort food, I ordered the gumbo. My friends ordered a the big hippie vegetarian burger and a smokin' angel. The eggplant in the burger was well done, the sauce in the pasta went well with the baguette they provided, and the gumbo tasted like a wonderful flashback. The service was kind as well, our server ensured that we had everything we needed and checked up on us frequently.
(5)
Jennifer M.
Our meal was so so so good. While trying to decide on a pre-valentines day meal, I kept coming back to Parish. The menu had so many amazing sounding options and we were not disappointed. Thanks to the large Parish sign we were able to find the restaurant without a lot of difficulty. I think some people equate strip malls with bad meals but I have found the exact opposite to almost always be the truth. The atmosphere inside is super casual. It's not going to blow your date away but the food will, and that's why we came. We started with the baked oysters bleu. I thought they were good, though not great, and I probably would not get them again. My fiance on the other hand loved them and kept going on and on about how good they were. It must be a taste thing. Our drinks were also good. I got a hot chocolate cocktail that was just what I wanted and was expecting. Fiance got a beer which he was pleasantly surprised to find was only 3 dollars thanks to happy hour. Now on to the important part, the entrees. Amazing. I got the drunken angel which was so flavorful. It was spicy and creamy and delicious. Fiance got the shrimp and grits. It was amazing too. I actually think I was a little jealous of how good it was. The sauce that the shrimp was in was fantastic. We skipped out on dessert but were tempted by the king cake. Service was great throughout the meal as well-Attentive, friendly, and efficient. You made me a fan Parish and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Brian U.
Because there was ingenuity behind the plates, I wanted to like the food more but the end result left me puzzled. The crawfish hushpuppies were a good idea because they are two wonderful ingredients, but where was the crawfish? The key ingredient was lost and further buried by the overly dark deep frying. Combining frog legs and bacon with a spicy kick from horseradish and creole remoulade was a good idea, but what's the point of serving frog legs if you're just going to make them taste like chicken. Where is the amphibious funk? Also, be careful while eating because of the bones. Fried pork rinds that popped and crackled when served was a good idea. It sounded great, but tasted like Styrofoam. Transforming grits into a white cheddar grit cake as a base for the shrimp was a good idea, but why make the exterior skin so thick? Why drown the shrimp and grits in a "Creole BBQ cream sauce" that neither tasted Creole nor BBQ? Why use small, flavorless shrimp? To make things worse, the side of southern greens was harshly home-styled to the point they were difficult to eat. Soaking pasta in alcohol for the "Drunken Angel" was a good idea, but why use cheap red wine? The wine wasn't going to cook down. Why use saffron? Saffron is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world. It's something chefs don't waste in a spicy arrabbiata-like sauce that was filled with garlic to the point where the saffron was hardly noticeable. Why put so much bread (a waitress mockingly called it a "loaf") on top of the pasta bowl? Not only was it carbs on more carbs, it was flavored like something from the disgusting Olive Garden (which doesn't realize that olives grow on trees in groves, not in gardens). Granted, there was good flavor from the crawfish and lobster broth, but why use so much cream sauce, again? And to top it all off, the pasta was overcooked and mushy. Gastropubs frequently have smaller food items or "bites". No need to worry about not getting enough food here. The plates are plenty big so you don't "parish". Basically, don't order more than two plates per person. Despite the repeated use of ginger ale, mint, and cucumber infused liquors when cucumbers aren't in season, the best thing about The Parish was the cocktails and the main thing saving the place from 2-stars. The Caribbean Mule was clearly the top drink of the night with its cold brightness. Tucson is a town so small they get confused when I give a phone number. They don't expect the area code or The Parish doesn't expect many out-of-towners. The clientele also seemed confused where silly parents celebrate their infant's birthday with the baby in tow. Who does that? This is a gastropub, not a Chuck E. Cheese. Service was not properly coordinated between staff members.
(3)
Mary M.
Fabulous for any foodie. We've been meaning to come since it opened, but just didn't get around to it. Must say I certainly regret that. The food was absolutely fantastic. Unique dishes and very very fresh, flavorful and just plain delicious. We had the mussels and bacon popcorn to start. Both fabulous. I've had mussels in some of the best Scandinavian restaurants... literally... and these were right up there. The unique slightly spicy sauce kicked them up just a notch from the usual white wine and butter sauce! The popcorn definitely a winner as well. Three of us had the Fish and Chips, my first round was slightly undercooked, but they were quick to replace it with a freshly prepared plate cooked perfectly. Very light, crisp and worth the wait. The fries by the way are awesome. I'm guessing freshly hand-cut. The service was friendly and gracious, and we will absolutely be back. I rank this a must if you're in Northwest Tucson.
(5)
Yam Y.
Sat at the bar for dinner early on a Wednesday night. Cocktails and service were perfect from Loren. The food is a strange fusion, but admittedly so. Ate some frog legs, which is a sweet novelty in Tucson. The staff accommodated our weird needs. The lighting is nice.
(5)
Katie T.
Would like to give 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 based on service and the drink menu. Had a group from work head to The Parish tonight and had great service with a big group from our server Jill. There's a good beer list and a lot of great specialty drinks, I had La Verdad which I'd highly recommend -reminiscent of a Moscow mule with tequila. Our table tried a few of the appetizers. I got the fresh oysters, which came with a really great smoked tomato sauce. They were mild but tasty. Other big hits at the table were the bacon popcorn and the frog legs. Our entrees is where things seemed to miss the mark for the group. I had the trout which was good-okay, if a little bland. I had to salt it, and I can't remember the last time I salted food at a restaurant. A couple of us got the Drunken Angel, which I tried and was great. There was another angel hair pasta dish that was way too heavy both in richness and smoke, and a couple of the guys got the special, a seafood gumbo, which didn't seem to impress either of them that much. In a nutshell, it just seemed like everything entree-wise that I tried lacked balance. Especially at the price point, in Tucson, I expect a bit more balance and complexity. I'll definitely be back (great ambiance and live music are a total win), but I'll definitely be trying my luck with other entrees.
(4)
Matt L.
One of the best restaurants in northwest Tucson. Most places putting out food of this caliber are closer to the downtown scene. This is modern American fare with strong cajun roots, and they feature my absolute favorite burger in Tucson: The Parish Burger. If there's one thing that prevents me from awarding The Parish 5 stars, it's consistency. I've ordered the burger many many times over the last few years. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's nowhere near the temperature I ordered it (usually overcooked), and sometimes it feels like they skimped on a few ingredients. There have also been times when the restaurant isn't busy but the food takes a very long time to come out. I wouldn't let these things deter you from dining here, though. It's fantastic food, and one of my go-to places in my neighborhood! If they ironed a couple things out, this place would be off the charts.
(4)
Richa S.
The WORST late night menu ever. Not only was there nothing appetizing to nosh on, it was disgusting. Nothing on their menu pairs with late night drinks even. Who wants smoked trout (think chopped up lox) after 10pm? I ordered it because I was hungry- and it was dry. They served it on a small plate which made it too difficult to eat. My boyfriend said the gumbo was disgusting. Stick to lunch or dinner- skip late night menu as of where it stands now. YUCK!
(1)
Lara M.
I walked in to this joint and was greeted with a smile, went directly to the bar and took a seat. The bartender Amanda was sweet and efficient and she sure knew how to mix a drink. I had The Peach a mixed drink that included bourbon infused dried peaches. It was so good. We ordered the Bacon popcorn appetizer slightly buttered with salt and pepper, yum. My friend Al had a black and blue and we shared the Johnny Steak and Frites, perfectly cooked medium rare with a Johnny Walker Cream sauce, wow I'm coming back.
(5)
Jeff W.
First visit last night and was great! Found here on yelp. Bartender Amber provided an excellent recommendation of the Drunken Angel. I also had to try the bacon popcorn based on reviews here. The beer selection was more than expected with plenty of local options. Two tv's in the bar to watch a game. Would definitely go back again.
(5)
miles c.
We ate there last night for dinner and it was excellent. My wife and her sister had the Smokin Angel pasta dish and they loved it; spicy but not over the top. I had the Drunkin Angel with the seafood and it was excellent; similarly spiced to the Smokin Angel with extra garlic and it was delicious. The other member of our party had the Fish n Chips which he said were tasty. For an appetizer we had the Crawfish Hushpuppies with green onion dip; they were delicious. The service was very good. We will return and I recommend this restaurant; especially if you want food of a different character.
(4)
Jenny S.
3.5 stars rounded up! we weren't in love with the Parish but they do have some solid dishes ---la verdad cocktail: kinda acidic but pretty lacking in alcohol ---fish n chips: nice, light, crispy crust on the fish! fries were also good ---drunken angel pasta: love the loads of seafood in the dish but the pasta sauce had an odd taste i couldn't get over ---gumbo: spicy sausage! comes w/ a scoop of rice on top & corn hush puppies. i liked the hush puppies BUT the gumbo was nothing too special ---pimpinadas: not a fan of the combination of flavors here, a play on sweet & salty with a KICK of spicy ---goat cheese relleno: a nice appetizer, but not an easy one to share ---pecan smoked ruby red trout: comes w/ candied pecans, carmelized onions, roasted garlic, & toast...the trout was just ok but i liked the onions & pecans! Our server was really nice & let us have a big private room for our friend's bday even though there were only 5 of us NOTE: no cake cutting fee, SCORE!
(4)
Gaciel A.
We have here looking to try something different and that certainly happened. While the frog legs and burger were tasty, everything else we ate was just too salty. Four of us shared what we got and we all agreed on the salt content, so it wasn't just a one off situation. I would maybe try it once more if I'm in town again, but it won't be my first suggestion.
(3)
Nina P.
Louisiana flavor located in north Tucson! I saw Abita rootbeer on the menu and had to have it to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it's one of the best rootbeers (yum!). My friend and I ordered the pretzels to start (amazing!) and the Pimpinadas. Those were good but the flavors were interesting. It's jerk chicken wrapped in an empanada topped with peach marmalade. I didn't think the peach went with the jerk chicken, maybe a spicier topping would compliment the chicken better. For the main dish, we split the Smokin' Angel. The dish comes with burgundy angel hair pasta, which I had never seen before, and a mesquite smoked tomato sauce, giving the pasta a really rich and salty flavor. I've never had something like this before, and I'm sad to report that it wasn't my favorite. I'm not much of a seafood lover, so I can't speak about the majority of their menu, but everyone around me looked very happy with their mussels and oysters. I'd be happy to come back, get another rootbeer, try the gumbo and get those pretzels again!
(3)
Abagail T.
Fantastic!!! the food is amazing!! On Mother's Day I ordered the duck and waffles. Amazing!!! The cinnamon butter blended perfectly with my waffles. The duck was seasoned to perfection and tender. Great great restaurant!
(5)
Kissie F.
A++. Delicious food, wonderful service, manager came and talked to us. We ordered fish and chips, the Parish burger and BBQ pork sandwich. The pork is super smokey but my family liked it. I like the atmosphere with the cool artwork and fun interior paint. I will definitely be back for Tuesday jazz night. I almost forgot to mention the Bacon popcorn, definitely worth the calorie splurge.
(5)
David B.
Better come here at off hours.. It gets pretty crowded. However, the servers are hopping and really on the job. Not really Southern cooking, the small menu is better-described as Southern-inspired. I got the Parish burger, one of the few pre-made burger offerings I'd ever seen that I liked. ANd a cup of gumbo, which was genuinely gumbo-like, without being too bitter. The pork rinds appetizer is vastly more expensive than the stuff you buy at a grocer's in a bag. It is, however, also vastly fresher. NOTE: I took this down from 5 stars to 3 - because the food was still good - when I received my credit card bill and discovered that the restaurant had without notice decided to increase my tip. Not by enough to make it worthwhile for me to contest the charge with my credit card company, but even if the tip is chintzy, which I don't believe mine was, you don't get to change it unilaterally. If I ever return here, which I probably won't, I'll pay by cash only, and if they don't like my tip now, they'll really dislike what I'll leave them then.
(3)
Chris T.
The Parish serves the best food in Tucson, hands down. The gumbo is the best single food item in the entire city, and the burger isn't far behind. From the hand cut fries to the bacon popcorn to the amazing cocktail menu to the best operators in town, Steve and Bryce, you can't go wrong here.
(5)
Sheila C.
We went to Parish on Saturday afternoon for lunch. It was wonderful! Their gumbo is spot on and delicious. They actually know how to make one. It can be hard to find a decent gumbo outside of NOLA. The service was superb and the bathrooms were very clean and tidy. We will be back to try some more of the items on their menu.
(5)
Mark G.
All I've heard about the parish was that it was good food, but let me tell you, its more than that. The service was awesome, the server was very helpful and absolutely made us feel like we were the only table in house even though we were one of many. He was that good and his recommendations were spot on and very objective. The parish burger was fantastic and the flavor profile was so balanced and I dislike blue cheese anything. But its the star of the burger. And my fiance ordered the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed at all. I'll get that next time. And for sure get a corn bread... Don't miss out and go on a Monday so you can really enjoy it. We did!
(5)
Jacky Qiang W.
Come to Tucson as a tourist and pop into The Parish, was surprised by the food here, and also the atmosphere, decoration, friendly staff Thomas and everything here. Definitely recommended, try the food here, your wont regret and all are really good tasted. Like drunken angel the most.
(5)
Sky S.
Oh.... Oh my... I am a very happy girl. The word of the night is *Wonderful* Goat cheese relleno... I was expecting an overpowering taste from the cheese but holy crap! They nailed it on the head with the balsamic reduction. Hushpuppies... Oh so good. Quite heavy, but delicious all the same. The drunken angel pasta dish was the star for me. A huge piece of bread, shellfish, and a crap ton of cheese on top? Yes. Yes please :) The ambiance here is awesome and super laid back all while maintaining the upscale astetic. Peaches cocktail is yummy. Dutch well water is to die for.
(5)
Christina C.
Nicely hidden in the dark corner of Orange Grove and Ina (Next Door to Sushi on Oracle). Great atmosphere with live music, we went in on a Saturday night at about 9 pm. Bacon Popcorn? Interesting appetizer, but pretty good. I like my bacon extra crispy and that's what was mixed with the lightly buttered popcorn. I enjoyed it, but I would like to have it for breakfast with eggs and some French toast. The Gumbo was delicious, great taste with some spice to it. Craw fish hush puppies were very fluffy and crispy at the same time. They had a hint of spice in the after taste. My burger was cooked just the way I ordered it and the fries were crispy, but not burnt. Dessert special was a chocolate lava cake à la mode and it was delightful. So stuffed from the above, but we had to finish every last bite of the dessert. I cannot wait to go back, food and service was awesome!
(4)
Kelsey W.
Parish brings classic Cajun cuisine to the desert, and I'm so thankful! The signature drink menu has a little something for everyone. Loved Dutch Well Water with the house infused cucumber gin and lavender water.. it tastes like you're drinking flowers. Don't forget to try Parishioner as well! We went for an early happy hour and ordered a plethora of appetizers. From the hushpuppies to goat cheese relleno, try them all! We loved the frog legs, Hot Legs Le'Jean and the oysters! As we were heading out there was live music setting up. Try it for yourself, we can't wait to go back for a crawfish boil!
(5)
Maggie R.
I don't normally give 5 stars but when I do it's for a reason! Great food, service and atmosphere! If your in the area the Parish is a must!
(5)
Robert G.
This was and is one of the best out of town places i have been to!! The food is amazing!!! Try the bacon wrapped frog legs!! Also the backyard burger made your way!! With lamb chorizo!! Goat cheese and tepin cheese and adobe pork!! Dam it was great!! And service was great!!!
(5)
Andrea A.
Crazy yummy noshes and groovy ambiance. The chili relleno is a must try. I wish the pork rinds had more spice rather than a wet salsa. But still yum. All the appetizers were great the gumbo a must!
(5)
Nic N.
First of all, if you find yourself in Tucson you should do yourself a favor and check out The Parish. Secondly, if you're debating in between the chop and the steak then I would definitely recommend the steak...but be forewarned, that sh*t is richer than Donald Trump married to Michael Jackson's entire family. Also, I'm pretty sure they harvested the whole of Idaho to make the layer of fries beneath the steak. Talk to the bartender Nathan for some excellent service. Transmission terminated.
(4)
Alice R.
Easily the best Happy Hour around. I was able to try a lot of the noshes since I went with a group and we were all hungry! We ordered the bacon popcorn, PEI mussels (comes with bread with this gorgeous creole butter or something crazy-sinfully delicious whatever it was!), gumbo, oysters, pimpanadas and also tried the bacon wrapped frogs legs. The mussels, gumbo and pimpanadas were my favorites. Bacon popcorn was good but what's not to love? Wish I was able to have some dessert, but left feeling full and satisfied. While, I'm not a beer drinker, my companions were impressed with ales on tap. I opted for signature cocktail and can recommend the Sam Clemens.
(5)
Iris G.
This is my perfect experience trifecta. Phenomenal bartenders who can craft a fabulous drink, a small but perfectly executed menu with revolving specials, and a fabulously funky yet classy atmosphere. The oysters are rich and decadent - there were only four in the appetizer that my husband and I shared but that's all you needed (unless you are in a party of 10...y'all would be fighting over them!) Hints of bacon and Gorgonzola (if I'm remembering correctly, it has been a while since I had this particular app) packed some serious flavor. The bar menu is well thought out and meticulously executed. I've tried the Aqua Vita and the Well Water and they were balanced, flavor wise, and potent! The wine list is decent and the beer selection has some lovely additions that are not super common. I've tried a variety from the menu, but my favorite thing would be The Big Hippie, with added goat cheese. The flavors are just sumptuous, the bun is hearty without being greasy, and the crisp veggies that top the sandwich add a wonderful texture to the whole sandwich. The fries are clearly homemade, and executed very well. They are seasoned beautifully and do not need the addition of a dipping sauce like some fries do. My husband digs their fish and chips - which is billed as the World's Crispiest Fish and Chips. They indeed manage to have the crust be very crisp (and not soggy) but the fish inside is moist, tender, and melts in your mouth. He also thinks their Parish Burger is hands down the best burger in Tucson. And he's a rabid red meat eater and will usually order a burger while out (mainly because I do not eat/cook red meat at home). There was one dessert we had - a peanut butter bar thing - that was unbelievably good. It was kind of like a Reeses peanut butter cup on crack. Highly recommended, but make sure if you want to go on a weekend night to make reservations. It's not a huge restaurant and it DOES get wicked busy.
(5)
Samson D.
If your in the Tucson area and want a great dinning experience, be sure and stop by "The Parish" not only great signature burger but my wife got the "Crispiest Fish & Chips in the World" 10's all around service, atmosphere, FOOD (for sure). I am a food snob and unashamed of it (germ-a-phobe) and this place is dope!
(5)
Adrienne S.
They have amazing craft cocktails and they infuse with different flavors. Bartender was super fun and we liked watching him mix. Also had the baked and fresh oysters and couldn't believe how large they were. The hand cut fries are a must have too.
(5)
Susan C.
Yelp app note - while searching for PARISH on the Yelp app I was directed to THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS as the first search result. My sinful brothers and sisters - and you know who you are, especially this time of year - please don't mistake one for the other. They are very...VERY different. Twice we've been to the Parish and both times we've sat at the bar. On a Saturday night at about 7:30pm the weekend before X'mas, the place was busy, but there were seats left at the table and a few open at the bar. This is a place that takes its libations seriously. Mysterious-looking jars of vegetables and fruits labeled clearly (lest you think they're pig fetuses), steeped in alcoholic goodness adorn the bar which looks like it was made with reclaimed wood. Walls are deep red with black concrete floors. Entertainment for the night was a man with a guitar and a harmonica (and a woman - though she wasn't attached to his mouthpiece like the harmonica). The place has undergone a renovation and now resembles a fever dream I might have after too many spicy, deep fried foods and endless glasses of Mississippi moonshine. The bar seating area has HOOKS underneath the counter (a nice touch for those of us with an affectation purses larger than our asses). There were two bartenders -"bar keeps" judging by their traditional garb of the jaunty hat, vest and dress shirt - and they never stopped mixing drinks the entire time we were there. House specialty cocktails are a reasonable $8/each and are comprised of ingredients, such as "basil-infused" vodka and lavender somethings. These people are such purists they even make their own maraschino cherries. (They'll proudly show you the bottle.) We had an old fashioned, a gin martini and a Sam Clemens - a house specialty. The old fashioned was very fragrant (probably made with some specialty bitters), and the rye was proudly shown to be a winner of a competition. The drinks were not very strong, but just enough to get a buzz going. The bar keeps are so responsible that they even have business cards for drivers who will drive you home, in case you had one too many and start babbling about a pimple on your chin that is virtually non-existent to the world but has somehow, in your exalted opinion - overtaken your face. (I'm sorry if my pimple talk ruined everyone's good time.) For food, we had the Tchoup (pronounced TCHOWP) - a very large and thick bone-in pork chop with mesquite smoked adobo and tea sauce. Pork nice and tender, uniformly cooked and well-seasoned despite its size. My dining companion had a fish 'n chips, which he said was pretty good, though the pork was clearly the winner. We had wanted to stay, and even entertained the idea of dessert, but were scared of what the musician with the harmon-guitar and his sidekick might do, I can see this place as being on our regular rotation - the vibe is laid-back and the place hip without being pretentious. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders and chef obviously love what they do through the quality of their drinks and food.
(5)
Kori H.
While the outside of the restaurant is very unassuming, this restaurant has never let me down. Time after time and dish after dish I am always left extremely satisfied. My go to is the P.E.I Mussels which are out of this world, but I've also thoroughly enjoyed the Drunken Angel, Smokin' Angel, The Oysters, Hot legs, and the list goes on...I literally have not had one bad/regrettable thing on this menu. This by and large is one of Tucson't best restaurant offerings. I just wish it were closer, but if it were I'd probably be broke.
(5)
David N.
Every once in a while I am surprised to find an outstanding eatery off the beaten track (at least our track), and what was meant to be a casual "blue collar" dinner makes me feel like I should have dressed up, not for the ambiance at The Parish, but in honor of the chef who gave us a real nice dining experience for the price of bar food. We were greeted by and served by Andrew (good luck, buddy!) and began with four of the nicest oysters this side of Tomales bay. The Drunken Angel was superb, and the Gumbo was equally delicious. To top it off, we shared a bread pudding that was the best I've ever had! My only disappointment was forgetting to snap a photo to share. An outstanding evening! Thanks!!
(4)
Ashley L.
Came back 3 times in 2 days. Tried multiple dishes and cocktails, Dutch Well Water was incredible as was the bloody. They're unique wall of infused liquor provides endless possibilities. During happy hour we combined the hush puppies, gumbo and the cheese from the pretzels. Great burgers and bread pudding.
(5)
Adam P.
Have been going since they first opened. Never disappointed and owe this place a review. Good food, good drink, very fun menu. Always new stuff. Although I miss the pit bbq wings, bring those back! Very helpful and friendly staff and owners, chef, etc. Top down quality you can tell starts at the top. Bacon popcorn, crafts, Dutch well water among the favorites. I typically go for an app and drink but have to check them out for dinner. Oh and decent coffee if your the one driving :)
(4)
Brody M.
Lots to recommend: Gumbo, Drunken Angel pasta, Hamburger and Chile Relleno appetizer are fantastic! Shrimp w Grits: bland as oatmeal. The La Verdad cocktail was refreshing and contained adequate liquor compared to the Ice Tea/Vodka Cocktail which contained very little. The non-traditional cupcake style of bread pudding (is flavorful) but as dry as the Sonoran Desert - hardly any rum sauce (maybe an off day?) The dishes they do well are really good. Patio seating next to parking lot, so you can bring your dog buddy. Glad they are here in Tucson!
(4)
Adam B.
Had the drunken pasta. It was OK/good. I got bored of the meal halfway through and left a bit hungry. I've had similar pastas at many other restaurants and usually preferred theirs. Probably a good choice for Tucson which has few good restaurants so 4 stars vs 3 stars if somewhere else.
(4)
Brittany J.
This place is amazing! When I first came here, I was a bit wary because of the old-fashioned look of the restaurant, but this place sure didn't disappoint. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Our drinks were never empty, and everything was brought out hot. Their Fish & Chips dish is definitely the best I've ever had. The fish was extremely crispy, and the fries were deliciously seasoned. We also had the bacon popcorn, which was really interesting. Their prices were also very fair compared to the huge amount of food you get. Overall, this place is an awesome gem that I'm glad we found. Would highly recommend.
(5)
Carianne C.
Why has it taken me so long to go to this restaurant? Oh my. Enjoyment from every direction. Beautiful decor that is full of personality but not overdone. Witty staff with great timing and all around good service. And, the food.... !!!! I tired the pimpanadas to start (empanadas with jerk chicken, a bit of orange marmalade, over a slaw of jicama and chayote) - with one bit I knew this was going to be a great meal. I had the smoked salmon salad as an entree, and a bite (that's all he'd let me have) of my husband's gumbo - deeeeelish! I want one in midtown!
(5)
Tabbatha E.
What a terrific place!! Some of the best food, I promise you ! It's a cleverly thought out menu with a touch of southern flare. Great choices that aren't your everyday selection. Sweet tea brined pork chops... Yummy! Crawfish hush puppies! They infuse their own house liquors! Wow, you have to try these! Everything has been excellent!! They have musicians come play, and it's a great selection! They do get busy, so check first if you need a reservation, believe me, it's worth it! I recommend this place all the time! Definitely add this to your dinner list of places to go. Oh! Each year they do an awesome Mardi Gras event!! So much fun!
(5)
Cody T.
First time here. Service was great, very attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Had the oysters on a half shell, they were amazing. Had a smoked cocktail sauce on them that was different than any other cocktail sauce I've ever had. Main courses were delicious and the right size. Drunken angel and gumbo both very good. Will definitely be back for the drunken angel.
(5)
Belinda R.
Not impressed, I got a garden salad with shrimp and it literally came with 4 shrimp. The service is poor and they never checked on us. I wish there were more servers than 1. I will not come back.
(2)
Wendy K.
I have been to The Parish on two other occasions. My family and I chose The Parish for Easter Brunch yesterday. My Daughters are not big "foo foo" diners and the server was actually insulting toward them at times. They didn't like either of their pastas and the server didn't ask why when boxing their full plates to go. Some flexibility on how an egg is cooked would have been appreciated. We didn't receive any water until we requested it and were not asked if we wanted any drinks after the first round. My husband and I enjoyed our meals.
(3)
Carianne C.
Why has it taken me so long to go to this restaurant? Oh my. Enjoyment from every direction. Beautiful decor that is full of personality but not overdone. Witty staff with great timing and all around good service. And, the food.... !!!! I tired the pimpanadas to start (empanadas with jerk chicken, a bit of orange marmalade, over a slaw of jicama and chayote) - with one bit I knew this was going to be a great meal. I had the smoked salmon salad as an entree, and a bite (that's all he'd let me have) of my husband's gumbo - deeeeelish! I want one in midtown!
(5)
Tabbatha E.
What a terrific place!! Some of the best food, I promise you ! It's a cleverly thought out menu with a touch of southern flare. Great choices that aren't your everyday selection. Sweet tea brined pork chops... Yummy! Crawfish hush puppies! They infuse their own house liquors! Wow, you have to try these! Everything has been excellent!! They have musicians come play, and it's a great selection! They do get busy, so check first if you need a reservation, believe me, it's worth it! I recommend this place all the time! Definitely add this to your dinner list of places to go. Oh! Each year they do an awesome Mardi Gras event!! So much fun!
(5)
Cody T.
First time here. Service was great, very attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Had the oysters on a half shell, they were amazing. Had a smoked cocktail sauce on them that was different than any other cocktail sauce I've ever had. Main courses were delicious and the right size. Drunken angel and gumbo both very good. Will definitely be back for the drunken angel.
(5)
Belinda R.
Not impressed, I got a garden salad with shrimp and it literally came with 4 shrimp. The service is poor and they never checked on us. I wish there were more servers than 1. I will not come back.
(2)
Wendy K.
I have been to The Parish on two other occasions. My family and I chose The Parish for Easter Brunch yesterday. My Daughters are not big "foo foo" diners and the server was actually insulting toward them at times. They didn't like either of their pastas and the server didn't ask why when boxing their full plates to go. Some flexibility on how an egg is cooked would have been appreciated. We didn't receive any water until we requested it and were not asked if we wanted any drinks after the first round. My husband and I enjoyed our meals.
(3)
Russ K.
Seems expensive for the portion size. The NOLA food I had was red beans & rice, gumbo, crawfish etoufee, catfish and hush puppies. If you want authentic this wasn't it. If you want a variation of these items then ok. Gumbo is always served with rice as is etoufee. For some reason the 50 cents worth of rice wasn't served in the portion I had. It was a sampler plate. The catfish had a crispy coating but the fish was mushy. Red beans typically has sausage but this had shredded something. Wasn't impressed. However, I will say the 3 oysters I had that cost $7 were very good with the smoked tomato concoction and the goat cheese Chile relleno was quite good as well. I,very heard the regular fish & chips they serve is good but am reluctant after the catfish. Sometimes it's better to just go with what's been successful in NOLA.
(3)
Sunny D.
The Parish is amazing! Amazing people! Amazing food! If you like food that was actually made for YOU! This the place! Drinking Angel is amazing! The Chop! Steak Salad! BEST BURGER in Tucson! I love this place! Put it on your list!
(5)
Donn A.
Nice decor. Clean. Good service. Good gumbo. The Parish burger was definitely worth it. The bread pudding was okay.
(4)
Mikki M.
I guess my first mistake was not having a screaming toddler with me on Mother's Day. We were promptly seated, this will be the only thing that happened in a timely manner. We waited for close to 25 minutes to SEE a waiter. He acted like he was a waiter for another table and seemed shocked that we had not been waited on (we figured out a little later that he was actually our waiter). Over an hour after being seated we received our meal. Now, if they were packed I would have been more forgiving, but they were at most, steady. There were no lines out the door or people waiting for a long time to be seated. The food, let's start by saying the "Featured Items" had no price. I'll get back to that later. My wife ordered Duck confit with waffles (recommended) and I had the Drunken Angel pasta dish. They looked really good, but that is all I can say that is nice. Pasta...over cooked and it had a taste of uncooked burgundy, seafood...overcooked and this dish is far too rich. The Duck Confit...the meat was good but the skin was burned because it was left under the salamander too long. This also caused the waffle to be super dry. Overall, this was a true disappointment. Especially when we received the check. For one waffle and one duck leg we paid $28. If this was a truly delicious meal I could care less, but we paid that price and it was a terrible experience. By the time we left we had been there for one hour and 45 minutes. I left with a feeling of utter disappointment. I had so hoped we had found a new place to go on weekends. Normally, we are very happy diners, but The Parish let us down.
(1)
Amy K.
If Nathan leaves this place, The Parish will definitely suffer. He is an amazing bartender!! I sat at the bar with a coworker on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night. We ordered bacon popcorn and hushpuppies to start. They were both amazing. Although next time, I might pass on the bacon popcorn because they were a bit hard on the inside and tough to chew. The bacon flavor was definitely spot on, though. Our drinks were all fantastic. My mule was perfect, and my coworker loved his martinis. They infuse their own liquors, which you will see lining the wall. They have some unique options, so definitely expect good drinks here. The side salad was so special and not your standard chopped romaine with some grape tomatoes. You'll see when you get it. The blue cheese dressing was okay... it didn't have the intense blue cheese flavor I was expecting, but it wasn't terrible. My pasta dish was so rich and delicious. I wish I could've brought the leftovers back, but alas we were in a hotel. My coworker ordered the chop, which was HUGE. I got to taste a bite, and it was the best tasting chunk of meat I have ever had. The rub and bbq sauce definitely was the star of the show. I would recommend the chop to everyone. All in all a fantastic place for dinner, and I can't wait to come back again.
(5)
Christina R.
I would give this place 5 stars for The Dirty alone (infused pickle vodka, brined pickle garnish & olive juice) but oh, then they just HAVE to go and outdo themselves with great service, bacon popcorn, empanadas (pimpanadas), bacon wrapped frog legs... and this was all before we even got to the main course! My parents were in town this weekend, and the boyfriend & I wanted to impress them with some of Tucson's best eats, so we thought The Parish could do the trick, and it did! So with that said, back to the important stuff, THE FOOD. I had the Big Hippie (roasted eggplant sandwich with pomegranate ketchup...can this place read my tastebuds' mind?!) Erik had the Drunken Angel (angel hair pasta, lobster broth, shrimp, crawfish, red pepper cream sauce... you get the picture goodness on goodness on goodness). My parents opted for the Gumbo and the Shrimp & Grits... I mean, can't go wrong with that! We all left with smiling bellies. My ONLY complaint about this place is that their tables are WAY too small (yes, I know, it seems as though we got an excessive amount of food... but even with a "normal" amount they would still be lacking.) But alas, Parish, your tiny tables won't keep me away for long!
(5)
Peter W.
It was delightful! We started with an infused basil vodka martini and atop shelf margarita! The hush puppies as a starter came with a spicy/ sweet sauce, that made the bit of Crawfish in them explode! We followed with Fish and Fries, flaky and nice breading. My angel hair with shrimp crawfish lobster in a light cream base tomato sherry shallot sauce was the best I've had outside of New York or New Orleans. Try this place!
(4)
Amy M.
Food and service was awesome. I waiter was so attentive and had a fun personality.I ordered the fish & chips is was great. My fiance ordered the drunken angel pasta and he that it was very tasty. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Nikky P.
This is a pretty cool place- it's owned by the former owner of Kingfisher. I love New Orleans and anything of that vein, so this is right up my alley. The food was very good- I enjoyed everything I tried. We had the Fresh Gulf Oysters (7$) which had a smokey tomato type flavor- super good- you get 4 decent sized oysters for the price. I usually prefer raw oysters sans the fancy toppings, but this stuff managed to compliment the oysters and still keep everything fresh tasting. The Pimpinadas (9$) were different..still not sure if all the flavors actually complimented each other, but I liked the idea. These are empanadads, stuffed with jerk chicken, covered with peach marmalade, topped with fried plantains, with a side of jicama slaw. I like all these things..maybe just not together. Fun dish to try out though. We also had the Hot legs le'jean (8$) which are frog legs with a horseradish rub, wrapped in bacon, and covered in a remoulade. Very yum. There are so many other things on their menu that I would love to try, so we will definitely be back. They have rotating daily specials that looked really nice and their cocktails looked sooo nice. They also have a very cool beer selection- lots to try out. Some cool local (LA local) ones like Abita and Andygator which we love.
(4)
Jason H.
I came here because a lot of Yelpers whom I trust have said great things about it. I have to say that it did not disappoint ... The menu was super fun...the decor is very interesting and you can tell there was thought put into it... There are painting from local artists on the walls that are way out of my price range but look nice and feel like they belong there... The music in The Parish makes ya feel like you are in the French quarter of New Orleans ... The are do many interesting things on the menu from mussels to frog legs to southern edamame. Everything has a little kick to it do the turkey and gravy crowd may have trouble... This is a neat place all the way around.. Perfect for a date but still kid friendly earlier during lunch or during the work week...
(4)
C Z.
I feel like I stepped into New Orleans! It has that Victorian/voodoo look going on! The bar is definitely the highlight of the place, on the shelves are Mason jars filled with their 'house infused' spirits. So cool looking!!!! The 'hand-crafted cocktails' are amazing! And the food is to die for! We started with the hush puppies, that has shrimp mixed in them, followed by the shrimp po boy and the angel hair pasta...I definitely recommend the angel hair pasta dish!!! Ever thing here was fantastic! I highly recommend trying it out, you won't be disappointed
(5)
corey d.
Over the years this place has just gotten better! The food is great, the drinks are interesting. I recommend this to anyone who visits, or wants to try something different. Never had bad service when going.
(5)
Monica Z.
Unique place, great cocktails a little pricey but worth it. We really enjoy it there the few time we go.
(4)
Chad B.
Have you ever been to that perfect restaurant, where everything on the menu is up your alley, everything smells amazing, the staff is over the top friendly, and there are microbrews on draft for happy hour? If you haven't had that experience yet, stop what you're doing and get here! We started with the frog legs, not because we needed an appy (because there was more than enough with our entrees) but because they were wrapped in bacon. Yes, bacon wrapped frog legs with the perfect sauce for dipping like you're at a Cajun tailgate party for the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl game in NOLA! Then the entrees, big bowl of mussels and drunken angel pasta. I think they came with 5 baguettes. More food than one human could consume, not for a lack of effort. Come, sit, let them treat you. In the words of The Governator- "I'll be back"
(5)
Randy M.
Without a doubt a must try!! Bartenders are friendly and knowledgable with craft cocktails that will have you experiencing spirits you may have never tried!! The gumbo and house fries were all i had room for and both were outstanding. I will be returning to sample the rest of the menu one meal at a time.
(5)
Richard C.
This has been on my To Try list for some time now. Finally had a chance to eat out without the kids. I knew they would not be able to find something to eat here after viewing their online menu. And I think children are just too picky of eaters to really enjoy restaurant food. I had looked at the online menu several times and knew they had a shrimp po-boy for lunch. I specifically came here just for that. I was not disappointed. It did remind me of when I lived in New Orleans for over two decades. The French bread was very fresh. I prefer the tails of the shrimp pinched off but the cornmeal breading was light and tasty. However, I also ordered a side of gumbo ($2 extra ) and the horseradish overwhelmed it so much I could not eat it. If you are reading this managers, authentic creole cooking has no hot spices. Bottles of hot sauce are placed on the table (there were none at this establishment) so the customers can spice up a dish to their liking. Making something automatically spicy excludes a portion of your customers so that they cannot enjoy these menu selections. My wife ordered the World's Crispiest Fish n Chips. Her plate came full of seasoned fries with a crispy fish filet placed nicely on top. Since they advertise that the fish is the crispiest in the world, she was anxious to put it to the test. Her fish was light, crispy and she could tell it was freshly out of the fryer. The tarter sauce served with it appeared to be homemade and matched up to the fish perfectly. The fries were the standard fare but she is not really a fan of seasoned fries so you may enjoy them more than she did. She thought the price was a little steep for lunch ($11.00) but she would order again. She wishs it would have come with coleslaw or a small side salad.
(3)
Laurence K.
Cool place in strip mall nice cocktail list and beer list Black Maple Hill for 7$? Cool! Food wise the salad which was huge for $7 wow the roasted garlic dressing was great I had the adobo pork sandwich which was off the hook Jim had the fish and chips and it was excellent for dessert the apple tart was great You def must try this place it's great!!
(4)
Weili Z.
Amazing food and gluten friendly too. Go there with friends so that you can pig out on all the yummy appetizers. This is the first time that I had southern food and I am highly impressed by it.
(5)
Matthew D.
I came here a while ago and decided to come back after I was reminded of the place. I thought the place was good last time but couldn't remember too well. After today I'm wondering why it's been so long since I've come back. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very good. Messy, but very good. The cabbage gives a little crispness that enhances the sandwich. I got the gumbo for a side and it was also very good. Although I didn't get a cocktail, since I had to go back to work, they looked good. I will definitely try one next time.
(4)
Doug H.
I had the double pork chop - way too much charred spices to allow me to enjoy it. Service was good and prices were okay. I would not go back.
(2)
Gil G.
Place is overpriced for lunch. Waitress was nice and polished. The salmon salad was ok, but my "people say it's the best in town" fish and chips (I checked the yelp reviews - a guy from Colorado Springs said that) were a disappointment - small portion, heavily battered, slimy, funky dirty-off tasting flavor. Among the worst I've had in 50 years. The fries and tarter were good though. The manager told me "the fish was guaranteed fresh farm raised tilapia (woo woo!) - a bottom feeder like catfish so that's why the texture and taste are like that." Said that people come to the restaurant for southern style cooking, and they want their fish to be just the way that I don't like it... :-D So what he was telling me was - there's nothing wrong with our fish, there's something wrong with your taste, that I wasn't used to it and wasn't properly appreciating what I was eating. He did offer to get me something else, but I didn't want to take a chance on getting another dish I wouldn't understand how to properly appreciate... Finally I was disappointed he didn't take the dish off the bill. That gesture and not being made to feel I was in the wrong and had lousy taste sure would have helped to up my rating. If you're used to eating fish and chips that use bottom feeding farmed fish and want to spend $11 for a small portion of it, then you'll be happy as a farmed raised tilapia here.
(2)
Asina G.
This is actually a 3.5 star review, but I rounded up instead of down. This place has such a great concept! I'm typically not a fan of the gastropub theme that seems to be everywhere nowadays, but southern inspired gastropub? I had to try it! On a visit from Phoenix, I came here with a girlfriend and my daughter. My girlfriend and I had a late lunch, so we weren't starving. We started off with some apps -- the crawfish hushpuppies, edamame and fries with truffle aioli. The crawfish hushpuppies were really good, although they were much better without the sauce. We didn't think the sauce went great with the flavor of the hushpuppies. The fries and the aioli were great -- the fries were seasoned really well and who doesn't love a little truffle with their fries? The edamame was underwhelming. They were supposed to have some kind of seasoning on them, but you could barely tell. I was stuffed after all those apps, so my girlfriend and I just split an order of the bacon wrapped frog legs, while my daughter ordered the Drunken Angel dish. The frog legs were good, but I don't know that I'd order them again. Definitely good, just not unforgettable. My daughter absolutely loved her dish, which was angel hair pasta with crawfish and shrimp in a lobster sauce. I tasted it also and agree that it had good flavor. I also had a Caribbean Mule drink, which I liked -- it was really refreshing. They have live music on a regular basis, and when we were there a bluegrass band was setting up literally right next to our table. I don't know that I would have enjoyed my dinner with the band playing so close to our table, so I was glad we finished and left before they started playing.
(4)
Christie M.
I wanted to like this place ! I have to say I love the ambience and decor. In my opinion I rather come here to sit and drink at the awesome looking bar. First of all like other reviewers have said this is a southern inspired restaurant. We started with the crawfish hush puppies. Those were actually extremely tasty and pretty much on point. They were perfectly fried and spicy! But then I decided to order the drunken angel dish and this is where my experience went down hill. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly as well as the crawfish and the shrimp. What was most disappointing was the sauce! It lacked any sort of flavor and depth. It basically tasted like butter when it should've been red pepper saffron. Nope ! This was a big bummer! At any rate the bar looks awesome and they have a ton of cool different drinks. Maybe I had the wrong dish :(
(3)
Chelsea M.
I love gastropubs, and this place tops the charts. I was in Tucson for work, and the Yelp reviews landed me here. Thank you, fellow Yelpers. Once again, you have not let me down. My boyfriend and I showed up pretty late. When we arrived, the bartender instructed us to seat ourselves. It was pretty busy for a late weeknight, most guests were having drinks. We started with frog legs. This is the only time I've tried them. They are wrapped in bacon, and they are the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I'm 100% positive that I've never enjoyed any food or drink more than the bacon wrapped frog legs at The Parish. I ordered trout as my meal, and unfortunately it could not follow the frog legs. I forgot to mention this place has a southern flair; I loved the trout, but I've never liked dirty rice or collard greens. This is no fault of The Parish...be cautious if you're like me and can't appreciate all southern fare. The bartender ended up as our server and he was awesome. He handled the entire restaurant/bar well. If you like cocktails, this seems like a good place to drink. I highly recommend eating here, too. Tucson really surprised me with this place. Bravo.
(4)
Lorri M.
I dont care for collard greens but the red trout was amazing and get the hush puppies now!!!
(4)
Amanda B.
Its Friday night, dinner with a friend! Yay!! It was a 30-35 minute wait when I arrived at 7. Waited for my friend to arrive and we ordered cocktails from the full bar... I am not sure how long the wait was, but I didn't finish my cocktail before we were seated. I had the Dirty Well Water. It is good. I am on a gin kick lately and it hit the spot. We started with the frog legs. They were not bad, but almost too much bacon! Say What!! Yeah, I know, I said it. Almost too much bacon. It was wrapped around the leg, and ended up kind of coming off when you went to eat and/or dip in the sauce. It was good, but I think I like the hush puppies better (had on a previous better). The sauce it came with was very good. Tonight I went with the mesquite salmon salad. The salad was a very good size, the candied pecans were very tasty, and the mesquite salmon was good too. But here is my problem. The salmon came already pulled apart and mixed in the salad. I wish it had been served whole on top of the salad. That is my one complaint. The dressing was sweet and was actually barely needed. And they served it on the side without asking! THANK YOU! The service overall was fantastic. Our waitress was attentive, and our water was always full, as well as our cocktails. The manager came by to check on us, and all went well. A very good evening... I'll be back again...
(4)
Randy O.
After living in Louisiana for a time I was really looking forward to some great cajun food. I read the menu and my mouth was watering!!! Unfortunately the menu descriptions are the best thing about the food. It seems to me that perhaps the traditional spices that make up the cajun dishes have been toned down for the Tucson audience. There were several of us and we had 7 dishes between us and nothing really said "This is awesome." The food is not bad, its just not great.
(2)
Jerry W.
Oh I can't tell how much I love their pork chop!!! Pork chop is always at the top of the list when I want to order something at a new place. And their pork chop is, definitely, the best.
(5)
B S.
A win! Love to see some great dining options popping up in the Northern Tucson/Oro Valley area. Went for my dads birthday earlier this week (kind of bummed our server made no acknowledgement...its such a bummer that restaurants aren't doing this anymore), and enjoyed a fun meal with great drinks. Awesome beer list, loved that they had the Del Bac whiskey I have been hoping to try, and everything we ordered was great. The bacon popcorn was a big hit, as were the pork rinds with my husband and dad. Split the fish and chips, which was a great portion with very tasty fish. My daughters hot dog was amazing and so much food for a kids menu...we had to help her out a bit. Gumbo was delicious, and my dads pork chop was incredible. Don't come here expecting to count calories..its a "splurge" type restaurant for sure, but you will enjoy the experience enough to not care.
(4)
t c.
Sorry the bulk of Tucson, I am going to have to disagree with you and state that the food here is not that good. I have been here twice. First time I ordered the gumbo -meh. Second time I got all pumped up to try the burger that was voted the best in the city. My fav burger I have had in Tucson was from Jax Kitchen. I got the burger, took 3 bites, and was done. Burger is overdesigned and you just taste salt and the jam. Huge let down.
(2)
Brian H.
A nice little restaurant with Bayou flair and a creative dinner and drink menu. Good beer and wine selection too. Me and a buddy went tapas style while sitting at the bar. We had four of the apps and all were flavorful and well executed - pimpanada being the best. The gumbo was spicy but lacking substance - like big chunks of meat. The hush-puppies were fantastic. The service from bartenders was acceptable, but not as friendly or attentive as I'd like at an upscale gastro-pub. I would hope table service is better.
(3)
Shane P.
Awesome awesome awesome! The "drunkin angel" is amazing. The dish and chips are very good, I wish they would use Haddock instead of tilapia but this is the west coast. But hands down the best batter I have ever had on the fish and the fries where amazing. Mixed drinks are top notch and they don't skimp on the alcohol, craft beer are great. The music is also great and not to loud. You must try the Crawfish Hushpuppies awesome.
(5)
G T.
I've been here many times while I was living in Tucson! Great foods and great atmosphere. I always get the drunken angel and it is delicious. Their pork rinds are also great. I wasn't a fan of the frog legs but it was not too bad. Wide variety of drinks! Highly recommend this place.
(4)
Laura D.
Before going to The Parish, I was really excited about it. It sounded awesome and people had good things to say. My coworker/friend and I had been talking about going for happy hour for months before it finally happened. We invited another coworker/friend and checked it out. My first impression of the interior was positive. I posted a couple of photos I took of some nice decorative features. But as we sat there and I looked around, I noticed that the lovely, artsy decor was accompanied by some truly tastless pieces, such as the sculpture of a butt with a smiley face on it. Seriously? Tacky, Parish, tacky! That was not the only weaksauce piece, just the worst that I could see from my seat. I had called ahead to ask if they had gluten free options and the guy that answered the phone was very enthusiastic that they did. When I asked the server if there was gluten free menu or if she could tell me what on the menu was gluten free, she told me I could have a burger without a bun or one of the salads, and maybe the salmon but she wasn't 100% sure. As I eat 98% vegetarian, too, this left me few options. I ended up choosing to let it be part of my 2% and go with a burger, though I honestly didn't feel like it. There just wasn't a reasonable other option. I got the Parish burger without the bun, and it was... OK. I asked for it medium rare and it was definitely rare. My companions, who both eat meat and gluten no problem, also found the food menu a bit limited. For a "gastro pub", the menu was not nearly as cool as it should have been. We also each had cocktails, which were tasty. The happy hour specials, though, were not very good for saving us money. The service was very friendly, but very inattentive. The fact that our server didn't know and didn't seem to be willing to find out if the salad she thought might be gluten free actually was did not impress me. The cocktails and my company were the best part, but there are cocktails as good or better at better prices elsewhere, and my company didn't much love the place either... So, sorry Parish, but I doubt I'll be back.
(2)
Luis S.
This place has a fantastic happy hour, but the real draw is the appetizers. Filling, wholesome and savory: they all pair great with one of the great beers on tap. I'll admit that only one person got an entree (the gumbo) but she cleaned the plate. The rest of us enjoyed bacon popcorn, pimpanadas and southern edemame. The table favorite though, was the Goat Cheese Relleno. Ultimately, I recommend this place for larger groups. The interior is really cool, but it still has a bit of a warehouse feel that could be daunting to a table for two. However, with a decent sized group, this is a fantastic place to have a pint or cocktail and a lot of laughs.
(3)
Ramona L.
This place is wonderful. Delicious food and great service. The bread pudding is to die for, smoked salmon salad is amazing not to mention all of the wonderful items on the menu. We can't get enough of this place.
(5)
Stephannie Q.
The Parish offers divine cocktails and excellent appetizers along with delicious meals. I went to The Parish for drinks and dinner. I had the following: Drinks: Bell's Porter Stout beer Parishioner cocktail Dinner: Slow cooked adobo pork sandwich I also had several appetizers including oysters, muscles, bacon popcorn and crawfish hush puppies. I have zero complaints about the Parish, They offer a unique bar menu and although the dinner menu is small, they have great dinner options to choose from. A great restaurant for dinner or for after work drinks and appetizers.
(5)
Alissa M.
The Parish has been bookmarked on my "To Try' list since I moved to Tucson. I finally tried it out on Friday night, and although the food was great, service was a bit disappointing. We came just before 7 and only had to wait about 15 minutes, but people who arrived shortly after us were being quoted 30 minutes or more. If you don't want to wait, you may want to come a little earlier. Once we were sat, it took 5-10 minutes for our waiter to come by. Unfortunately, this trend continued throughout the night. I think we spent more time waiting for our waiter to bring things or take our order than we did actually enjoying our food. He was very nice, but not nice enough to make up for the waiting. I didn't order a cocktail on this visit, but I definitely will next time. The cocktails all sounded really good, and the beer menu was huge! Instead of drinks, we started with an order of the bacon popcorn which was delicious! It had a bit too much black pepper, but overall, I would definitely order it again. For my entree, I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was really good. It was crispy, but not greasy, which is quiet the feat to achieve with fried foods. However, be aware that fish is not the typical presentation you get when you order fish and chips. Instead of it being several pieces of fish, it was just one big filet on top of a pile of fries (which by the way were also super tasty!) My boyfriend had the Parish Burger, which has blue cheese and red onion marmalade. Although he hates onions, he loved this burger, and from the bite he shared with me, I have to agree. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but I would consider ordering that in the future. It was a good-sized burger, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. All in all, while the food was really good, the service really dragged things down for me. I will definitely be back for a visit though. I would like to try lunch next time, since they only have their po' boy available during the day.
(3)
Sarah H.
The oysters are out of this world. I wish I could have eaten a dozen of them. And up to this point I've never really been a fan of oysters. Drunken angel pasta is amazing. I don't think I've ever tasted a pasta quite like it. The pasta is cooked in burgundy and served with a sea food medley. Seriously rich and wonderful. Frog legs were great as well. Jon, one of the bartenders, knows his craft. He consistently makes my drinks to perfection and on occasion has offered up new creations based on what I like. All around well priced for the quality. Highly recommend!
(5)
Jason S.
I did enjoy the atmosphere and the food looked amazing but the special of the night was quail. Halfway through the first of 2 small quails I find that the legs are still raw. I let the waiter know and they fixed me a new plate, but by the time they finished cooking the second plate, my wife was already done with her meal and we were ready to go. We were really hopping for a great experience and the cooks let us down.
(2)
Stephen S.
What a great, funky atmosphere with innovative food and creative cocktails. This was an unexpected spot tucked away in a strip mall in a residential district of Tucson. I found this on YELP staying just a block away at the local Marriott Towneplace Suites. The cocktails were rock solid and perfectly balanced. The Parishioner was perfection (but you'd better love bitterness). I also loved La Verdad with their house-infused cucumber tequila. I drank every last damn drop. Wine list is also solid. Food was mixed. We agreed that the winning dish was the pecan smoked ruby red trout. YUM. If you're looking for the taste of succulent, sweet crawfish in your crawfish hush puppy, better look elsewhere. This is primarily fried dough (like a hush puppy) with an essence of crawfish. Ours was overcooked (almost burnt and dry). We also tried the gumbo, which had some great heat (spice) to it but little depth of flavor. I'd go back here and try some more stuff in a second!
(4)
Chris G.
Great southern food!! Great bloody Mary's
(4)
Jon E.
The gumbo is awesome sauce! And their happy hour is a lot of fun. Don't forget about the magic show.
(5)
Adri A.
Wow this southern Cajun restaurant is definitely worth visiting! All the appetizers looked amazing it was hard to choose. We went with the bacon wrapped frog legs and they were delicious (and legit ... bones in). Then we ordered the drunken pasta at the waiters recommendation. They boil the pasta in red wine - it was very unique and tasty. We also got the adoba pork sandwich. They definitely rely on their skills with the meat itself and not just the bbq sauce then they top it off with a pickle on a stick! Wonderful atmosphere and live music. Will for sure return.
(5)
Sarah B.
Amazing cocktails, frog legs, and service! This is one of my favorite spots to visit whenever I am in Tuscon!
(5)
David T.
This place is great. The waitress Sara was the best server I have had in some 20+ yrs. The food was awesome loved the bacon popcorn. The price very reasonable. The atmosphere was very comfortable.
(5)
Michael V.
We ate there last night and had one of the best meals we've had in Tucson. My daughter had the fish and chips and they are the best in town or any I've ever tried. I had the shrimp and grits and must say that was one of my all time favorite meals in Tucson. Very memorable comfort-style food.
(5)
Heidi N.
I came here after driving by for two years..... I was pleasantly surprised. It was was great service by the bartender Nathan. Great drinks and our food was really good. It came out quick and was delish. I will definitely come back!
(3)
Madeline B.
I love it here!! The atmosphere is very welcoming, my server was very friendly and helpful. Save room for the bread pudding, because it is so good! Good beer/menu as well. Best burger I have had in Tucson.
(5)
Bianca A.
We recently stopped in to check out the remodel and have some drinks and snacks. They did a fantastic job and the place looks amazing! Expanded with some vintage and fun touches it looks really good. We enjoyed some old favorites of hushpuppies and the stuffed relleno along with some tasty cocktails. We left very happy, great job guys!
(5)
Dawn T.
A couple years ago I would've said don't waste your time at this place. Today I say give it a try. Been in a few times recently and it's been consistently good. All the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. House cocktails are delicious. Parish burger is yummy!! So are the frog legs and gumbo. I haven't tried anything I don't like. I'll keep coming back.
(4)
Brian U.
Because there was ingenuity behind the plates, I wanted to like the food more but the end result left me puzzled. The crawfish hushpuppies were a good idea because they are two wonderful ingredients, but where was the crawfish? The key ingredient was lost and further buried by the overly dark deep frying. Combining frog legs and bacon with a spicy kick from horseradish and creole remoulade was a good idea, but what's the point of serving frog legs if you're just going to make them taste like chicken. Where is the amphibious funk? Also, be careful while eating because of the bones. Fried pork rinds that popped and crackled when served was a good idea. It sounded great, but tasted like Styrofoam. Transforming grits into a white cheddar grit cake as a base for the shrimp was a good idea, but why make the exterior skin so thick? Why drown the shrimp and grits in a "Creole BBQ cream sauce" that neither tasted Creole nor BBQ? Why use small, flavorless shrimp? To make things worse, the side of southern greens was harshly home-styled to the point they were difficult to eat. Soaking pasta in alcohol for the "Drunken Angel" was a good idea, but why use cheap red wine? The wine wasn't going to cook down. Why use saffron? Saffron is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world. It's something chefs don't waste in a spicy arrabbiata-like sauce that was filled with garlic to the point where the saffron was hardly noticeable. Why put so much bread (a waitress mockingly called it a "loaf") on top of the pasta bowl? Not only was it carbs on more carbs, it was flavored like something from the disgusting Olive Garden (which doesn't realize that olives grow on trees in groves, not in gardens). Granted, there was good flavor from the crawfish and lobster broth, but why use so much cream sauce, again? And to top it all off, the pasta was overcooked and mushy. Gastropubs frequently have smaller food items or "bites". No need to worry about not getting enough food here. The plates are plenty big so you don't "parish". Basically, don't order more than two plates per person. Despite the repeated use of ginger ale, mint, and cucumber infused liquors when cucumbers aren't in season, the best thing about The Parish was the cocktails and the main thing saving the place from 2-stars. The Caribbean Mule was clearly the top drink of the night with its cold brightness. Tucson is a town so small they get confused when I give a phone number. They don't expect the area code or The Parish doesn't expect many out-of-towners. The clientele also seemed confused where silly parents celebrate their infant's birthday with the baby in tow. Who does that? This is a gastropub, not a Chuck E. Cheese. Service was not properly coordinated between staff members.
(3)
Mary M.
Fabulous for any foodie. We've been meaning to come since it opened, but just didn't get around to it. Must say I certainly regret that. The food was absolutely fantastic. Unique dishes and very very fresh, flavorful and just plain delicious. We had the mussels and bacon popcorn to start. Both fabulous. I've had mussels in some of the best Scandinavian restaurants... literally... and these were right up there. The unique slightly spicy sauce kicked them up just a notch from the usual white wine and butter sauce! The popcorn definitely a winner as well. Three of us had the Fish and Chips, my first round was slightly undercooked, but they were quick to replace it with a freshly prepared plate cooked perfectly. Very light, crisp and worth the wait. The fries by the way are awesome. I'm guessing freshly hand-cut. The service was friendly and gracious, and we will absolutely be back. I rank this a must if you're in Northwest Tucson.
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John R.
It's Denise's 29 and and a half birthday! Again. My first time into The Parish and it's warm and smells of red blooded meat. That might turn some of you off. Not me. I was ready to knife and fork it all the way. Until I looked at the menu. And something else caught my eye... We reserved a table for 10, I think, and used up all the seats. The waitress was okay...she confused me with a woman, a friend of mine, who asked to exchange seats and then brought us both the wrong drinks. Drinks that didn't belong to either one of us. Drinks that belonged somewhere else. Meantime, we had the bacon popcorn and the craw-fish hush puppies. The p-corn was tasty--for p-corn--but a lot of the bacon was burnt, the onions overwhelming, the whole underly so....But, what a profit margin! A bag of popcorn is what, .25 cents? Add some bacon and green onion and your golden. I think some caramel corn, the likes of which was melty enough that the bacon and onion stuck, might justify the gougingish of this appetizer's existence. You..? We imbibed. I sipped a few Dragoon IPA's and an Oberon. Yummy in my empty tummy. Then I got up--the emptiness of said vestibule making the almost-table-knocking-over the more apparent. Thank God I wasn't driving... We laughed, we commiserated, we bespoke our tales of woe and wonder, and then we ordered. I can only speak of my pulled-pork Adoba; not adobada, but as darn tootin' tastiliciousness as ever a BBQ pork sandwich was. And, huge? Yes, enormous. A perfect (maybe potatoe?) roll, a heap o'that BBQ pulled pork of theirs, a giant dill pickle spear and some of that coleslaw. That coleslaw. You have to try that coleslaw. Even if, like me, you don't like coleslaw. C-o-l-e-s-l-a-w. Get it. Spicy fries. The ketchup was store bought--sad news bears. But, the lemon bleu-cheese dressing zinged and melted in my eager mouth. It's worth ordering a pre-dinner salad. Some of the tomatoes are purple and sweet. Some are green and tangy. Some are small and red and round. The cucumbers are large and crisp and the mix of greens and romaine is perfection. Carnivore or herbivore, do it up. This place has that modern southern cooking down. -Fairy Food Father
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Jennifer M.
I came in today to inquire regarding the possibility of a party. Basically was shot down, which is fine as I understand they couldn't accommodate the amount of people we had, but whoever I spoke with was quite snippy and rude about it. This is basic customer service. Would carefully think about replies next time.
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Sam W.
This is my wife and I's new favorite place. Their burgers are excellent and the pulled pork is the best. Their bread pudding is a must have. Always call in a reservation there are not to many tables. The mixed drinks are fun, I personally like the Caribbean mule.
(5)
Cyndi M.
I can't say enough good things about this place. On top of them always having fabulous food... Every time the service is spot on as well!!! We recently went in here after a horrendous experience at another restaurant and they saved our date night. I love their expansion and late night menu. My goal is to try every single dinner item... At least once!!!! I'll be back very very very soon!!!!!
(5)
Megan L.
Their pimpanadas blew us out of the water! We normally do not order appetizers with our lunch, but looking through the menu, this one stood out to us as a very unique dish in town. And we were thoroughly impressed with how they mixed the sweet and savory in this dish. Missing some New Orleans comfort food, I ordered the gumbo. My friends ordered a the big hippie vegetarian burger and a smokin' angel. The eggplant in the burger was well done, the sauce in the pasta went well with the baguette they provided, and the gumbo tasted like a wonderful flashback. The service was kind as well, our server ensured that we had everything we needed and checked up on us frequently.
(5)
Jennifer M.
Our meal was so so so good. While trying to decide on a pre-valentines day meal, I kept coming back to Parish. The menu had so many amazing sounding options and we were not disappointed. Thanks to the large Parish sign we were able to find the restaurant without a lot of difficulty. I think some people equate strip malls with bad meals but I have found the exact opposite to almost always be the truth. The atmosphere inside is super casual. It's not going to blow your date away but the food will, and that's why we came. We started with the baked oysters bleu. I thought they were good, though not great, and I probably would not get them again. My fiance on the other hand loved them and kept going on and on about how good they were. It must be a taste thing. Our drinks were also good. I got a hot chocolate cocktail that was just what I wanted and was expecting. Fiance got a beer which he was pleasantly surprised to find was only 3 dollars thanks to happy hour. Now on to the important part, the entrees. Amazing. I got the drunken angel which was so flavorful. It was spicy and creamy and delicious. Fiance got the shrimp and grits. It was amazing too. I actually think I was a little jealous of how good it was. The sauce that the shrimp was in was fantastic. We skipped out on dessert but were tempted by the king cake. Service was great throughout the meal as well-Attentive, friendly, and efficient. You made me a fan Parish and I will definitely be back.
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Nikki B.
This place reminds me of Louisiana! It's a nice change of pace out here in the desert. I think the best part is the bar. So beautiful and ornate! Good food, fair prices and great service. Really enjoyed it. Also good for Sunday brunch.
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Kevin L.
Hey, I just love this place. Great food, great service, cool decor and Live Music. One of our favorite places in Tucson. A little small, and it fills up fast, so expect a wait on weekends, but it's worth it......try the Bacon Popcorn. Bartenders are top notch, and they have one of the best pastry chef's around..
(5)
Lisa W.
This place is out of this world! The food, atmosphere, drinks, everything is just fantastic. I've had their hush puppies, and catfish and the Parish Burger is an absolute must have. Yes the food takes longer to come out but it is worth the wait! For the reviewers who complained about the wait, this is not Applebees. Quality takes time!
(5)
Mark S.
Excellent service and awesome delicious menu. They also have a good bar, large patio, specialty drinks and color dining room. You won't be disappointed or leave hungry here.
(4)
Gail R.
Our first visit was wonderful! It's become our favorite restaurant. My husband had Clam Chowder and hush puppies. I had Drunken Angel pasta. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding. What a surprise! Every bite of everything we ate was absolutely fantastic.
(5)
Isabella J.
You'll find The Parish in an indistinct strip center off of Oracle Rd. It seems to be our first and only Southern fusion gastropub that's pleasing palates all over Tucson. The atmosphere is funky and the interior is somewhat mixed, but somehow it works. The drinks are creative and bold and pretty much EVERYTHING on the menu has a major kick to it. I think the peeps at The Parish are doing things right for sure. They have fun with the menu and with the flavors. This style of food, however, is not my personal favorite and not really something I could eat on a regular basis. The bacon popcorn is second to none. Holy bacon bits. It's delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I've never had southern cuisine, so I have nothing to compare it to, but diners at our table, who have traveled to New Orleans many times, were pleased.
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Nick D.
I have been to this place 3 times. Two of their Fat Tuesday partys and I went in today for lunch and I must say I'm very impressed. I lived in Florida for ten years. While Florida is not anything like New Orleans I have had my fair share of Cajun food. Every year in South Florida they have an annual Crawfish Festival filled with all kinds of good Cajun food. I have tried a few different things at The Parish. Crawfish flown in fresh from Louisiana, gumbo, jumbolaya, and today I had an awesome cajun pasta dish called The Drunken Angel. Filled with Crawfish and shrimp. All of the items I've tried here are bursting with cajun spice and flavor. The menu I must say is original and impressive. Theres something for everyone even if you've never heard of the Bayou. From bacon wrapped frog legs, to a monster sandwich called The Big Hippie your bound to find something you like. If this place doesn't turn you into a ragin cajun, nothing will.
(5)
John T.
Exterior is 70's strip mall but interior was authentic. Staff was extremely friendly and competent, a perfect combo. Food was excellent, hot and timely. Craft beers a plus. Four happy customers at our table. Will highly recommend - exceeded expectations.
(4)
Kelly C.
Oh man, what a find! Almost makes me sad that I am not around anymore to enjoy this wonderful place as often as I would like... John the bartender...er...MIXOLOGIST which is actually much more of an appropriate term...is an absolute genius when it comes to delectable drink combinations. He mixes, marinates and concocts his very own syrups and mixers for which they uses for all of the completely original cocktails on the well thought our bar menu. How f-ing cool is that?!?! I already LOVE this place!!! So...after falling in love with the bar...THEN I was exposed to the even more intricate and enticing menu. I can't really even say enough about how much fun the menu is; you really just have to go try it for yourself. Some of the items I tried were: 1) Steak and frites - Heavy, HEAVY but dear God it was sooo f-ing worth it!!! 2) Bacon wrapped frog legs - Very interesting, the bacon drowns out the delicate frog flavor but it's a really fun dish. :) 3) I'm so sorry, I actually forgot what I ordered because I couldn't stop eating the steak & frites! I will update as soon as I remember... The parking was a breeze. The decor was whimsical, modern and bright but also romantic and hole-in-the-wall friendly - the owner was actaully walking around and talking with clients, very cool!
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Jerry M.
Love the "CHEERS" everybody knows your name type feel you get when first walking in, but it seemed that you had to be a regular in order to get quality service. I'll admit, they do have some unique, creative meals thrown together like the Bacon Popcorn and a good variety of items to choose from. We tried the Handcut Fries, which comes with an assortment of dipping sauce (wasn't to fond of, couldn't taste a difference), the Shrimp Po' Boy (basic ingredients but very tasty!) and the Gumbo (a little bland). Overall the food was mediocre, if I lived a little closer I could see myself returning to visit the bar and maybe try the burgers. They also do have a couple of flat screens setup around the bar to catch the game.
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Amanda M.
Good place with some different items. My favorite was the shrimp po' boy. The bacon popcorn is interesting. Many more things that I must come back to try. Love the trendy decor.
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Rich Y.
Nice list of craft beer selections, lots of great dishes to choose from (bring a friend because they're heavy eats), quaint patio overlooking scenic Oracle Road. Kidding about Oracle. Rich's recommendation: share a plate, hoard a beer, sit outside.
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Mari G.
I drove 30 minutes to try this place based on the reviews and it was worth the trip! I had the Bacon Popcorn (amazing!) and the Drunken Angel pasta. I was scraping my plate clean. I would definitely be a regular if I didn't live out of state. Service was great, music was good. I would absolutely recommend this place!
(5)
Cheryl M.
I do believe I fell in love today!! My new food crush: The Parish...where have you been all my life? I'm sad to see a couple of lack luster reviews because that wasn't my experience at all. My husband and I enjoyed the the atmosphere, the service and most certainly the food. The atmosphere is adorable...girl speak, I know. But the bright colors, chandelier in the cozy cabana area and the obvious New Orleans theme is quite lovely and it really makes for a relaxing experience. We were torn on what to get so we ordered a couple of things to share. I ordered the gumbo and hush puppies and the hubs ordered the fish and chips. I have not one bad thing to say about an of the food. The gumbo was perfect. Normally it will be over-spiced but this was done very well and coupled with the crispy, golden hush puppies, made for a warming meal on a windy afternoon. My husband ordered the fish and chips which is one of my all-time favorite meals and so hard for me to resist. The fish was absolutely excellent. I was a bit surprised they chose to use Tilapia over Cod but it certainly didn't hurt the meal and the fries were to-die-for. One of these days I will have to make a list dedicated to french fries and The Parish will rank up there somewhere at the top! I forgot to mention that I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was done very well, with horseradish I might add! And their drink menu is quite impressive with their homemade infused liquors and very unique drink combinations. It looks like they're in the running for most excellent drink menu with some of the better mixology places in town! Our waitress was totally on top of things, very friendly and accommodating and was able to fill us in on upcoming events at the Parish including a big Mardi Gras fest! I do believe I will be there!! I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of their food. It's spectacular!
(5)
Kira M.
I visited last night and had a great time- sadly, I was there for the Dragoon IPA on tap and some bar snacks, not a full meal. A friend and I shared the bacon popcorn and it was like Mardi Gras in my mouth. I absolutely cannot wait to parade my way through the menu and cocktail pages, sampling some of everything. The mixologist, John, was really fun and kind- he was happy to tell us about the different soaked alcohols, marinating with spices and herbs. Interactive, delicious, and comfortable without being over the top or obvious. I am definitely a fan and will be back. Best of all, the decor is on point and it's just fun to be a part of. Houndstooth, pink striped, and ornate gothic mixed with a polished industrial feel are basically the perfect beading to my personal tastes and eye pleasure. I'll update as I visit. Je Suis Sous Le Charme
(4)
Chris S.
Great gastropub. Been here about 3-4 times and service and food have been fantastic. The pulled pork sandwich, shrimp and grits, and burger are all great. Their signature drinks are mostly good, service has always been pretty good. The Big Hippie sandwich is delicious, as are the handcuff fries (whether you have as a side or an app) are delicious. Shrimp and grits were amazing when I had them, the grits were cooked perfectly and the BBQ-cream sauce was fantastic.
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Mark S.
My fellow foodie cousin came in from Phoenix. I wanted to take him someplace to show him the food scene in this town won't be runner-up to anywhere. The Parish turned out to be the perfect choice. The vibe of the place is laid back. They have some house infusions and the drink menu looked to be pretty creative. They had a few nice craft beer choices on tap. There were not too many choices but I prefer quality over quantity. We both ordered the HopSlam from Bell's Brewing. Side note: They fill growlers, Had I known that I would have gotten one filled with this mighty tasty double IPA coming in at a whopping 10% ABV. But that's for another day... We started with the Hot Legs Le'Jean (bacon wrapped frog legs). The simpleton in me picked one up, slathered on some of the tasty remoulade that came with it, proceeded to chomp away and hit bone. (Chiding myself: Of course frog legs have bones, stupid. Have you ever seen a boneless frog?). Proceeding more carefully, the frog legs were polished off and, yes, they do taste like chicken. My cousin ordered the gumbo and I opted for the shrimp po' boy. My po' boy came to the table with a skewer sticking out the top holding a pickle spear in place... kind of a cool presentation. The perfectly cooked shrimp were nestled on top of sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. The mayo was proportioned perfectly (although some of that remoulade that came with the frog legs may have made this review five stars) and the bread was sturdy enough to hold up but not so chewy that everything slid out when you took a bite. The bread itself had flavor. As a matter of fact, near the end of my sandwich, I ran out of shrimp and hardly noticed I was just eating bread, mayo, tomatoes and lettuce. My cousin did offer me a taste of his gumbo, but no way was I giving him a bite of my sandwich, so I declined. He did say the gumbo held up against any he has had. When my cousin overheard another table being offered King Cake for dessert, he immediately snapped to attention. He told me about a Cajun place in Phoenix that makes King Cake. We had to try the Parish's version - think cinnamon roll but not quite as sweet and a little richer. I have never had King Cake but I guess the Mardi Gras tradition is, if you find a baby in your slice of cake it's good luck. Not sure how finding a baby in your cake is good luck, but if you do, at least hope it doesn't have bones either. This visit to The Parish introduced me to some new things. I am for sure headed back to explore the menu, try some craft cocktails and avoid anything with bones in it.
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Emily N.
Just awesome food all around. I Had to try the bacon popcorn and had no regrets! we'll definitely be back soon!
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Therese P.
Excellent service. Good burger, bun toasted just right and temperature nearly as perfect as you can get. Music - just right. Well done Parish!
(4)
Christine P.
The Drunken Angel and burger were fabulous (I have had many Alfredo pastas in my life, this was probably the best). My only issue was that my 12 oz bottle of beer ended up being $7 (I can get a six pack for that) and the additions to the Backyard Burger did not have a listed price. We assumed they were included so got them all, then found out when the bill came that they were all $1-2 each! The $9 burger ended up being $20.
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Larry S.
I was really hoping to give this place a better rating. I would give it 3.5 stars but, you know, only whole stars. Service was definitely a 5 star rating. The waitress was super, super nice and the gentlemen that was tending the bar was great. They gave us suggestions on the beer and gave us samples before we decided. I had read a lot about the Dragoon IPA and really wanted to try it. It was just not my cup of tea. Very strong in flavor and really hindered the floral and citrus notes. My wife and I loved the Red Rover much more. They have several small micro-brews which is a huge bonus if you like that sort of thing and we do. Appetizers were the bacon wrapped frog legs and bacon popcorn. The frog legs were AWESOME and a must have when you go here. The popcorn on the other hand, not so great for us. I am guessing that it is popped in bacon grease with a few pieces of bacon scattered throughout. The bacon was, for the most part extremely burnt an gave the popcorn a burnt flavor. It was also greasy. I know, I know, what was I expecting, right? I was just to greasy for us. Entrees were the Warpig and the Oyster Po' Boy. My wife really loved the Warpig. I mean seriously, what's not to love about a Hebrew National 1/4 lb hotdog (my favorite hotdog by the way) wrapped in bacon (something ironic about that) smothered in every other part of the pig, pulled pork, ham and homemade pork rinds. The pork rinds I could have done without, somewhat tasteless. Separately all of the parts tasted great, but together, something was a miss. I am not sure if it was the creole mustard or what, but together they gave off a sour and salty taste. I just didn't really like it. The Oyster Po' Boy was great. The oysters were perfect and had a nice salty, fishy taste, which I like. Again, we really enjoyed our stop here but I am just not sure. I love supporting the local economy and would probably go back now that we know what we like and dislike.
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Dawn K.
After trying this gem in a strip mall on with west side of Oracle road, near Orange Grove, it was so good my husband and I returned again for dinner two days later. On Sunday the small place was elbow to elbow with patrons watching football, on the 6 flat screen TV's behind the beautiful wood bar. Since I don't watch sports I think i'll stick to midweek dining. The first visit we started with sazeracs which were wonderful! So good we both had two rounds. The appeal of this place is the creole dishes on the menu. The hushpuppies with crayfish is wonderful! They can be added as a side to any entry for a small charge. The "pit" flavored hot wings were excellent. Last night I had the Spicy Haitian pulled pork and immediately had a runny nose and a smile on my face. It was pouring rain outside and all my woes were forgotten. My husband loves their gumbo! I had the Big Hippie (eggplant burger) my first visit and it was great. I especially like the buns on their sandwiches; nice and glossy, buttery toasted before assembling the sandwich. The menu again is pretty limited, with about 6 appetizers, a few salads, a few entries (the Gumbo being one) and about 6 burgers/hot sandwiches. They provide the option to make several of the dishes vegetarian, such as their lamb flat bread. No desserts on the menu, but the owners assured us this will be changing in the new year. I'll keep my eyes open. I am certain we will be back soon.
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Melissa K.
So this place has a great charm thats not typically found on Oracle Road. I started the night out with some bacon popcorn which were really tasty and hard to stop eating. Then came the main course of smoke pork with adobe bbq sauce sandwich. Not my typical order but i just had to try it and I ordered the side salad with lemon blue cheese vinaigrette so I wouldn't feel too guilty. The sandwich was actually quite tasty with a mix of flavors. Smoky, spicy, sweet and salty... Maybe a little too salty. I recommend sharing this sandwich as I only could eat half. And well there were so many other tasty looking items that my friends got that sharing is always a good idea. The shrimp and grits and drunken angel hair pasta looked amazing and well worth me going back for another taste! Overall it was a great experience at The Parish tonight.
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William S.
BLUF: Cold and tasteless food. Good service and the only thing giving this place more than one star...the drinks. We came in with expectations of at least good food, but the result was anything but. The Eggplant burger was cold and only one incredibly small slice of eggplant. The chile relleno appetizer was small and you guessed it...cold. The pasta dish was HORRIBLE. BBQ sauce and angel hair pasta! What a treat. All I have to say is, don't go. If you do...stick to bourbon and hushpuppies. What an EPIC disappointment.
(2)
Liz W.
Nice cozy place, the hushpuppies were AMAZING! My main meal was the trout and it was huge! Nice and moist and perfectly cooked :)
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Jim C.
When am I paying $11 for a hotdog? When it comes wrapped in bacon and covered in ham, pulled pork and pork rinds. It's called the War Pig. Get it. Eat it. Thank me later.
(5)
Ron O.
I can't rave enough about how awesome The Parish was tonight - another win for Yelpers (and my taste buds). The ambience was spot on, our server was great and most importantly the food was phenomenal. The Bacon Popcorn was fun and tasty, but the gumbo, BBQ pork sandwich and hush puppies were authentic and perfect. I'd like to see a few more beers on tap, but what they lack in draft selection, they make up for in an excellent mix of local and eclectic bottled beer. Bottom line: we'll be back (probably around Mardi Gras) and if you're anywhere near by you should get here too.
(5)
Aleks D.
Good spot ... Best part they are open during the lunch time unlike the other places that are rated high on yelp! Food is very tasty and personnel is very friendly! Next time we drive from San Francisco to AZ we will definitely stop by!
(5)
Richard R.
Always on my list of places to eat when I work in Tucson. Great food, great flavor, great drinks, and great prices. Have never had bad food here.
(4)
Mary Kay M.
I was disappointed after all the hype. I may have expected to much. The food was good but nothing exceptional as far as southern food. No different than what I can easily find in the Northeast. It may be unusual in Tucson. More casual than expected and after eating at many other restaurants in the area while staying at the Hilton, I would recommend other restaurants first if you have limited time.
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Jill S.
I've been here twice: once for a happy hour and once for dinner. Both times I've been very impressed by the drink selection and quality, as well as the food quality. Portions are a little smaller than I'd like them to be, for the price, and the parking lot SUCKS. My first time there was for happy hour. I shared some bacon popcorn with my table and ordered a beer. The server was very knowledgable about the beer menu and made a few suggestions, then a recommendation based on my feedback. She offered to bring out tastes of a few things, but since she took a while to come over I didn't want to wait for a drink; either way, I was happy with her blind recommendation. We sat on the patio and it was noisy, but this was early enough in the year when it was cool enough to be comfortable. The patio is small and faces Oracle Road, so I would recommend sitting inside. The second time I went was to meet my parents for dinner. The host was pleasant and accommodated my father's super-specific table requirements with good humor. Our server was extremely helpful with the menu and had tried pretty much every single thing on the drink menu and the food menu. My mom had something with salmon, my dad had something steak-y, and I had the Smokin' Angel pasta, which I asked the server to make spicy. He verified the level of spiciness, and when it came out it was INCREDIBLE. It was a smoky dark reddish sauce over angel hair, with fresh jalapenos (at my request--normally they aren't in there) and chicken, and perhaps some vegetables. It came with a piece or two of crunchy, yummy garlic bread. My mom and I drank some fancy cocktails (this was my only complaint about the server--he told me something wasn't sweet, but it came out cloying) and my dad had beer. All in all, it was a very nice dinner experience. They had some amazing-looking dessert specials--some sort of homemade bread pudding and some homemade ice cream--but we were so full that we didn't try anything. It is definitely on my agenda for future dining experiences! The interior is nice--tastefully decorated (and there MIGHT be local art on the walls, but I can't remember for sure) and the bathrooms were clean and also nicely done. I don't care for the layout of the tables, which somehow feel like they're on a giant merry-go-round, but at least they aren't so close together that you hear your neighbors' entire conversation as you imagine yourself spinning around the room. The bar is huge and looks like a nice place to sit. I'll definitely be back here! I'm excited to try some other stuff on the menu.
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Nicole T.
A fun barstaurant. Well curated booze selection and cool cocktails. Interesting food options, and not shy with the spices. The food is very rich and filling, just the kind of food you want to enjoy while drinking. I especially liked my gumbo. The customer service was attentive. On the flip side, I felt that the cocktails were a little overpriced, and me and my friend both had a upset stomach the next morning even though we had totally different food and just one drink. My friend's angel hair dish should have been called "drowned angel" instead of drunken angel, it was considerably over-sauced, and with such spicy sauce that is not a good thing. But I would give them another try.
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Schmidty N.
Wonderfull place to go hang or have a romantic dinner. Great food very well priced. Bartender was so much fun. The whole fam food was wonderful and cooked beautifully.
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Hannah R.
Great food, great drinks, fun atmosphere. I will go here until I've tried everything on the menu, then start over. Loved!
The best! We had a great meal, the hostess was very nice, and I love the renovations that happened over the winter.
(5)
Daphne R.
The La Verdad cocktail was excellent and the Ruby Red Trout was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I will be back!
(5)
Fred S.
The food sucked! Tilapia, really. Cod is the choice for fish & chips, not Tilapia. Terrible, terrible, terrible!!
(1)
Mark S.
Love this place! The staff is really professional and nice, and the food is always outstanding. Everything I've eaten there has been excellent, authentic Cajun, of the highest quality. I withhold the 5th star only because they don't serve Heineken.
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Elyse P.
I think The Parish is a solid three-star. The space is pretty small, but doesn't feel cozy. It's got that sparse feel I'm not a fan of with some really odd paint choices (yes, I get they are Mardi Gras colors, but this is pretty literal). We ordered the jerk chicken empenadas to start and neither of us was a fan. They were a bit dry and had a strong ginger taste - but I'm not a ginger person. I got the fish and chips. They were definitely crispy - in fact, the fish was pretty close to perfect. So bravo for that. It would have been a great meal if it had some coleslaw. My husband got the crazy hotdog and enjoyed it. Our friends also seemed to like what they had. The server was very friendly, but we had to ask for water two or three times. I like the concept of the food and I might be back, but I'm not running.
(3)
Roberta H.
Without a doubt a 5 star experience! The service is genuine, friendly, fast and always there when you need something. We ordered the Fish Fry and Mussels. I could not think of one thing that would have made either dish better! Yummy! The mussels are a bit rich for someone that has a sensitive digestive system, however I believe they have beat my favorite King Fisher. We will be back again soon.
This spot is pretty great. I really love the gumbo. It's got awesome flavor and really feels like something you don't eat everyday. My husband likes the burger a lot. It was featured in the paper recently as one of the best in Tucson so he's not alone in that. The hushpuppies are great. The drinks are great. There is this cucumber tequila drink that tastes really refreshing. They also have a big craft beer selection. The only things that aren't awesome are the patio just isn't that scenic, it overlooks a parking lot and Oracle and the fact that if it's really busy and you have to wait to be seated there aren't a lot of places to hang out if the bar is full.
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Kristy N.
I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews. We convinced our friends who live on the far east side of town that it would be worth the drive to meet us here. It wasn't. We arrived on a Friday night at 5pm and the place was busy. We got the last table available on the patio. We tell our server that we are hungry but most importantly we are thirsty and when she sees our glasses half empty, to bring us another round! I would have thought she would have a vision "Wow, I will be getting a big tip from this table as they are planning on spending $$$ drinking and eating!" but sorry to say this was not her vision, only our broken dream. We had to flag her down to get drinks, to order food, to order more drinks, to order more food, to order more drinks and more drinks and....well you get the picture. We noticed the waitstaff were not wearing uniforms - this really bugs me as when a place is busy, you don't know who works there and who doesn't. Why would a business owner not want their staff to be in a uniform (or uniformally dressed i.e. all in black)? Geez, it's cheap to at least get t-shirts with your name on them for your employees! We ordered appetizers - hush puppies with crawfish, bacon popcorn, french fries, chicken wings, and the pretzel. The hush puppies were amazing and served with this yummy sauce to dip them in - so far so good! The french fries were some of the best any of had ever had! The pretzel was just okay, not worth writing home about. The bacon popcorn was good, not great. The chicken wings were just inedible. We ordered our dinners - the guys ordered the fish and chips and the gals ordered the spicy pork sandwich. I chose hush puppies (for $1.00 extra) instead of fries because I loved them so much. Our dinners arrive and the first thing we notice is the guys fish & chips plates. None of us have ever been to a restaurant, ordered fish and chips and receive 1 PIECE OF FISH!!! Come on, 1 piece of fish!!!!!????? The menu states "worlds crispiest fish" and they got that right - this fish was so over cooked that it died several times. We are still shaking our heads over receiving 1 piece of fish! A friend of mine ate there a week later and had the same thing happen to him so this is their normal portion! Our pork sandwiches looked and tasted very good. However, my hush puppies did not have the yummy sauce that we received with the appetizer order of hush puppies. The owner stops by and I inquire about the sauce only to be told "the sauce only comes with the appetizer order". I ask if I can have some of the sauce and it seemed to be a big imposition asking for more of this sauce ( must have been a shortage) but several minutes later I did receive a thimble full of sauce. I am happy to have this sauce until we get the bill and WOW - they charged us $2.00 for the thimble of sauce!!! Are you kidding me??? We had a lot of sauce left over from our appetizer order and had I known that it wouldn't come with my dinner and I would be charged for extra, we would have kept the sauce.
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Jennifer D.
I KNOW I KNOW only 2 stars. I honestly feel that I have had better. I had ordered the blackened steak salad, it wasn't a salad to me if you call one stalk of lettuce on a slice of tomato and 3 pieces of burnt cold steak that tasted like it was sitting out a salad that's CRAZY. I'll have to try it again in a future let them fix their kinks, and I can try it again.
(2)
Johnny C.
I've visited The Parish twice and really have enjoyed both meals here. I confess, I've ordered the same thing both times, but some times you stick with what's good, and Johnny steak and fries are absolutely delicious. The sauce that smothers the steak has the right punch of flavor to it and is so good when mixed in with the fries. My girlfriend liked the flavor of the sauce as well but said it was a bit salty for her taste. I was able to share small tastes of other dishes from those sitting at my table and everything I tried was really good. This place packs flavor in everything they cook. Nice. Some of the plates can get a little pricey but they do give big portions that you get your money's worth and won't leave hungry. The second trip there, they had a talented young girl giving an acoustic performance and they book different small acts (magic, music, etc) to perform. Solid 4.5 stars, push it to 5 star for atmosphere.
(5)
Chelsea L.
The parish is my favorite place in Tucson. Steak salad and a glass of wine yes! I had a little birthday party here a while back and even though my friends were being annoying we were all coming and going they handled us with grace. Love the late night menu and great full bar.
(5)
Patrick S.
The Parish Burger was nothing but DEELISH!!!! We dish a a garden type salad that was ok but I won't bag on it because that was my wife's pick. I wanted the salmon salad. Oh well. The have expanded here and the atmosphere is got a shabby sheik look that I totally dig. I have been here when the live music is going and they have some local faves that blend in well with the look and food. Dragoon IPA is also worth trying. I was gonna go four stars but what the hell, five it is!!! Don't take my word for it, I encourage anyone to check it out.
(5)
Brian M.
Ok the food is still thoroughly excellent but the remodel is not so good. Double front doors introduced a chilling breeze every time it opens and every time the kitchen door opens the dining room is flooded with harsh neon light and you get a great view of all their cleaning fluids neatly stacked on stainless racks? Ambience went down a few notches but food and service are top notch.
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Micalah O.
I loved the ambiance but it is a smallish restaurant/bar. The drinks were fantastically fun and the couple I tried where just the right balance of flavor and booze without too much sugar as some cocktails are apt towards. Because it was a Friday evening there was a bit of a delay in getting a table but there was some indoor seating for my friend and I to enjoy our cocktails. Because we are both a little on the adventurous side of gourmet we decided to try the frog legs, they were a little salty for my taste but fun regardless. I had a delicious fish dish for my main course and left very satisfied. Service was great and despite a busy Friday we were able to have a relaxed evening of catching up. We did leave before the band set up, I am grateful because otherwise I think we would have been in direct line of the speakers. However I could see coming back to the bar for an nightcap and some live music to be an added bonus for this side of town.
(4)
Anne J.
Just visited the Parish for the first time for a pre-Mardi-Gras NOLA food fix...wow. Busy at 5:15 on a Saturday. Started at the bar - very competent and professional bartenders. Great beer selection - LOVED the Sleepy Dog red ale. Menu is not too long, not too short, and the appetizers looked like more fun than the entrees, so I had the bacon oysters (forgot the actual name) at the bar, and then had the petite NY strip salad and the smoked trout...what can I say, I can eat! Salad was a unique presentation - like a wedge, but with romaine, which required a lot of cutting (chop your own?) but the steak was divine and a nice-sized portion. The pecan smoked trout and its accompaniments were delicious. My husband had the gumbo, and he loved it; I had a taste and wasn't thrilled, but I was rather enjoying my nosh and salad. Obviously too stuffed for dessert. It's LOUD in there, so not the most romantic place, but has a fun-and-funky vibe and a blend of clientele packed into a smallish space. In any case, we really liked it and will be back for more!
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Monica F.
Both the food and drinks were wonderful! I had the crawfish hushpuppies and they were spot on. The dip was so good I would like to dip everything in it!
(5)
Jennifer D.
Once again I went to the Parish, but this time was for happy hour. We had about 7+ people in our group and we sat on the patio. The service again was amazing!!! I only ordered two cocktails and the amazing BACON POPCORN (which I have fallen in love with) and tell EVERYONE about!!! I had the stolli vanilla vodka and diet coke -- which I have come to love here. Pretty simple drink, but it is delicious. I did try the root beer flavored vodka with soda water....it was decent, but I would have liked it sweeter...maybe next time I'll try it with sugar water or sprite to make it sweeter. It is a great place to go! It is such a fun place to visit and the happy hour is amazing!
(5)
Scott N.
4 stars because they have Dixie beer and Basil Hayden's bourbon. respect because the owners are apparently from New Orleans so kudos to that. i'm just here for drinks, which are iced down Buds. plus. food that's coming out smells great but i'm only waiting to eat next door. the bartender is cute and super nice. i'd come back if i had the time. give these guys a chance.
(4)
Jeffrey B.
I write this review asking every retired military person to not go to this restaurant. Recently, we called The Parish to make a reservation for a group of 14-20 veterans/military retires and their spouses, whom get together once a month a different Tucson area restaurants to talk, enjoy each others company, while enjoying good food. However, The Parish, was not only very reluctant to host our group they couldn't even be bothered to return our call when they said they would call back. So we have chosen to have our November get together at the Canyon's Crown, they were very happy to host our group.
(1)
J O.
Great space, consistently delicious food, enthusiastic staff, reasonable prices, I could go on and on. I have been several times over the last 2 years and I can honestly say each experience was as great as the last. Do yourself a favor, go for lunch or dinner or drinks and appetizers, you will be glad you did and you will go back again and again with friends and family who will fall in love too! Long live The Parish!
(5)
Ira Y.
I've had really great food here on ONE occasion, the next three times have been gross. That first time, I had a great fish and chips. Everything about the dish was on point. The next time, the as indicated on the menu, "World's Crispiest Fish and Chips" were soggy, the batter was leathery, and I wondered how long beforehand they had been made, to be honest. They are supposedly 'famous' for their crawfish hushpuppies, but what we got when we ordered was no claim to fame. The balls were all BLACK and clearly way over cooked, but our server assured us that they were "supposed to look like that" they were served with a gross syrupy sauce that I still cant wrap my mind around. This place boasts that they've won award A,B, and C from the Tucson Lifestyle magazine, but everyone knows those awards are bought and paid for and essentially ad space. Enough about the phony awards! Deliver on the culinary front. I still think of that first experience and almost include the Parish in the hopper when thinking of places to go, but I just can't get over thinking that I will be sorry, again, if I go to spend more money at Parish, which, is more expensive for lunch than Vivace. Yeah you know what, not worth it. Also, the atmosphere and decor is terrible and miserably uncomfortable. I really wish this place were better.
(2)
Michael K.
Best fish and chips in town! This bar/restaurant is what you would expect to find in a downtown or live/work entertainment district...not in a strip mall on Oracle and Orange Grove. The drink list is amazing and it's enjoyable watching the bartenders do their magic. All of our food arrived in a timely manner and there were no complaints about the entire experience. We'll be back!
(5)
Jim H.
I am overdue to redo my original review, which was 3 stars. Have been back multiple times since that 1st mediocre experience & I have become a fan. #1 reason is still the food...it is ALWAYS excellent. Not a big fan of salmon but tried my wife's smoked salmon salad last time & it was the best salad I have ever had in my life. Seems like we have never had the same server more than twice, but service is always anywhere from very good to excellent. Still not crazy about the small draft beer selection & some of the ones offered, but they always have at least 2 I like, so even though I feel like the draft beer list is worth a 1/2 star demerit, I'm gonna keep it at 5. To me there are several "ultimate tests" of a restaurant: 1. Do you go back over & over? 2. Do you recommend it to friends & family? 3. Do you take friends & family to eat there? My answer to all these is YES!
(5)
Erika B.
Fabulous time at the Parish last night. Food was excellent - had the Drunken Angel pasta and hubby had the pork chop. Both entrees were very delicious. What shined were the cocktails and the excellent service from our bartender, Nathan. I'm a vodka girl and my husband likes bourbon. He created delicious drinks that suited us perfectly. Great attention to detail and pride in crafting excellent cocktails.
(5)
Jennifer C.
I had a date here a few weeks ago and it was my first time visiting. It's a perfect place to meet someone at the bar for a little a happy hour. They only offer one Chardonnay by the glass and it was pretty good. The highlight of the evening (besides the company :)) were the mussels! OMGshh they were so delicious. And the bread that comes with is perfectly crisp and perfect for dipping :) They had some construction going on so business must be going well if they're expanding. I will definitely be back.
(4)
Jenni L.
The idea of a southern gastropub is actualized in The Parish. The atmosphere was delightful with a diverse crowd of patrons. The bartenders were funny and able to make up cocktails on the spot. As a southerner transplated to Tucson I had pipe dreams of finding a good Po'Boy. I was floored by the authentic Shrimp Po'Boy with delicious remoulade and hush puppies on the side. I will definitely be back!
(5)
Bobbie H.
Yum
(5)
Tamica S.
Ok, it helps that the place is right across the street from work. But this is the BEST place for happy hour right now. They have quite a few different kinds of beer which is great, the drinks are pretty cheap and really clever and the food that I've had so far there has been delish. The bacon popcorn at $3 a pop is a must have. The french fries could be a meal themselves. 3 of us split the fries and could barely eat anything else after that. The lamb chorizo is a little spicy but it's a cajun place so I asked for it! My fave is the gumbo. Slow clap. Hats off. Deep bow. All that stuff. I could eat it three times a day. The hush puppies are fantastic, like seriously good. Next on my list is to try out the wings and I am pretty sure it won't dissapoint! Oh, and if you can't make happy hour they do take out for lunch.
(5)
Anahj W.
Lived around the corner from this place for years but never wandered in until a friend highly recommended. SO glad we did! Everything we ordered was super delicious and service was great. Will go back for the baked oysters bleu and drunken angel pasta. #Yumalert
(5)
Josh H.
Really, really solid food. Taste, value, quality, all that. I had the Haitian pork sandwich, which was great and startlingly spicy (in a delicious way). Good crisp slaw, and dang, those fries, those fries, man. Four stars though? The food choice is sadly limited. Some sandwiches, some salads, and three entrees is not a wide variety. That said, it is of course better to have a small menu done well than a big menu done poorly. I'd probably have been fine with the size of the menu if they had a nightly food special or two, to at least show there's active playing around with ideas and ingredients beyond the occasional menu refresh. I bet there probably are specials on Friday/Saturday, but we went on a Monday so no dice. Additionally, billing as a gastropub and having ~4 beers (good craft beers at least) on tap is a little disappointing. They had a wider variety of bottles, but that isn't draft beer.
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Kelly T.
So this place used to be the Game On Sports Grille. It was taken over by the new owners in August and will have a grand opening in December. It is open now, it is just not necessarily complete in terms of decoration and design. I had never been to Game On, so I have no idea how it compares. The Parish is a southern take on the gastropub. Their "construction" menu is an interesting mix of Louisiana inspired cooking and traditional pub food. There are frog legs, gumbo, fish and chips, burgers, wings. The menu is only one page but it covers a lot of ground. I went there last night after hearing about it through Tucson Foodie and the Tucson Citizen. When I walked in the bar was pretty busy but I found a seat. The staff was friendly and the service was great. I perused the menu and ended up ordering the bacon popcorn to start. It was excellent. It's bacon-y, it is spiced to perfection and tastes amazing with the Abita Amber. For my main dish I ordered the shrimp Po Boy. When they brought it out I knew I was in trouble. The sandwich was huge. It is filled with crispy, yet succulent, fried shrimp. It was amazingly tasty but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! Luckily they have no problem boxing it up for you. The fries are hand cut and fried to perfection. They have a relatively modest beer list (compared to Noble Hops or Union) but they do make their own liquor infusions such as, cinnamon bourbon, cucumber gin and basil vodka. The place has a variety of seating options, along with patio seating and an area for large groups. The interior, as it stands, has potential and will be fun and unique when it is finished. The place was a complete surprise, especially for one that hasn't been advertised to death. I'm definitely going again. I love that it is close to where I work and I can easily go there to unwind after a hard day. I went in without expectations and came out feeling satisfied and shocked that the word hadn't been spread. Maybe it supposed to be secret...and if it is you didn't hear about it from me!
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Tiffany V.
Food is delicious!! I tasted the crawfish hushpuppies- so crisp and flavorful Goat cheese relleno - i should have ordered two plates fish and chips - crispy fresh fish! the parish burger - perfectly cooked just as a warning .. waitress was pretentiously snobby. food made up for it at least
(5)
Rachel A.
I really had a great time here, and was quite impressed! The ambiance decor was great! The food was really good! They seemed like they had a few quirks to get out, but I did go awhile ago, ago so maybe it's better now. Great addition to the neighborhood!
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Fristedt J.
Wow! that is what i have to say about this fun place. On a recent trip to the tucson area, looking for a good place to eat, we read yelp reviews for this restaurant and decided to give it a try. At first concerned about the reports of a crowded establishment, we decided to try it anyway. Pleasantly we did not have to wait and our service was great by a very welcoming Leezly. We opted for the appetizer of Bacon popcorn, which in my eyes is a must. Next the parish burger- a burgers topped with bleu cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade, Dijon mustard . Definately a great decision. For dessert, we werre talked into a chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake made with bacon crust.... sense a theme? Leezly also was great at recommmending fabulous tap beers to suit our palate(s). By all means take the time to stop and sample the quisine. We ate on A MOnday night around 5:30 pm
(5)
Danny L.
Great selection of beers, awesome staff, fantastic food. Must try the Parish burger, it's Burger-brosia!
(5)
Megan D.
Fantastic meal! I went here for my birthday dinner - at the recommendation of my fellow yelpers. Upon first impression, I was pleasantly pleased. It wasn't trying to be anything that is was not. The restaurant is relatively small (I would estimate about 12-15 tables) and you seat yourself. I was waiting on my date when I first arrived and was promptly offered a menu and glass of water. When ordering, the waitstaff warned me that the spicy pulled pork is 'very spicy'. They offered to let me try some before making my final decision - which was appreciated. The pork was seasoned with cloves and cinnamon, and was as spicy as the name said. I went ahead and ordered it and traded meals with my man (he had the fish and chips). Both were delish. I especially loved the fries and garlic aioli. Definitely a good experience and I will be going back! Reasonably priced meals and quick service are always refreshing.
(5)
Brenda G.
My boyfriend was the one that hears about this place so we tried to for lunch. First impression was that i was small and pretty unique with the pictures on the wall The food was okay, im a picky eater so it was hard for me to find somethibg to eat. Justin got the hotdog and loved it and i got a burger which i had to ask for fries as a side after cause the coslaw was spicy. We will go back for dinner cause there are a couple things we want to try.
(3)
Patricia M.
The backyard burger was tasty, along with a fresh salad and a dressing that tasted homemade. Also tried the pimpanadas which were unique in taste with a sweet and spicy flavor, the breading was delish while the jerk chicken was just ok . Found the service to be excellent. It may be a good idea to make a reservation on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations and waited about 20 minutes.
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Nick P.
I'll get my only complaint about this place out of the way first: location. You see, their delicious cocktails and incredible bar service are so good that you just want to stay and drink a whole bunch. Since Parish is a northwest haunt and I live downtown, you can imagine what the cab fare would be. Never the less, I've visited Parish twice more since my initial trip and I will say, as a professional drinker, the cab fare is worth it. You would think, at a Southern-style gastropub, trying to find a vegetarian option would gain you only raised eyebrows and a crappy salad. Instead, you get an understanding smile and a "don't worry, the chef has you covered." When they say "covered", they mean that he will cook you something so delicious that you will actually lamet its absence once you've finished it. The service is tip-top, the drinks are SO GOOD and the food will make you want to eat until they have to roll you out the door to your car at closing time.
(5)
Ariel T.
The Parish earned 5 stars for their fabulous drinks, gumbo, and fish & chips. The signature drinks were all refreshing, delicious, and attractive. Beware, the tastiness of these treats masks the suprisingly high quantity of alcohol. Cheers to the bartender, you are a giant among men! The gumbo was tasty, full of flavor and an appropriate serving size. It was a little salty, but I approve of heavy handed use of salt (or MSG). The hushpuppies were too dense, bland, and dry. I could have done with a slice of French bread instead. The fish and chips were good, cooked well, but I'm just not a fish and chips kind of girl. However, if fried, flakey, well-seasoned fish butters your bread, I encourage you to order this dish. I felt ambivalent toward the popcorn. The idea sounded grand, but the flavor did not deliver. The bacon was burned and there was not much of it, the pepper was lacking, and the green onions added nothing. This dish ended up tasting like slightly burned buttered popcorn. Another forgettable dish was the coleslaw. The only taste it left on my tongue was bitterness. Get the fries. Now for the detractors: frog's legs, both the shrimp and oyster po-boys, and the spicy Haitian shredded pork sandwich. The frog's legs were chewy and masked by the heavy-handed use of bacon. If there is one thing I hate more than any other foodie faux pa, its overusing bacon. When I order frogs legs, I want to taste the natural sweetness of the meat. This dish was overcooked and unimpressive. (To be fair, the menu states that these are wrapped in bacon. One of my companions ordered them.) The shrimp po-boy lacked flavor, and the oysters in my friend's po-boy were raw. She put on her game face and sucked it up, but she was distressed upon noticing the state of her shellfish. Now to the most disappointing dish, the spicy Haitian pork, for which I had such high hopes. Why would any restaurant serve a dish this spicy? Serving something this hot disqualifies 99.9% of the population from consuming 1/10 of your main dishes. What sort of economic logic is this? It was flavored well, and the bun was delicious, but SERIOUSLY?! Why? Please tone down the heat so more of your customers can enjoy it. I like the ambiance at Parish, and I want to like the food more than I did. I will definitely try it again, I'm curious about the lamb flatbread and the "bacon and eggs." Hopefully next visit I can give this locally owned establishment. One more thing, please toss the neon art. I'm no Leo Stein, but my visit was negatively impacted by huge bright faces staring at me while I ate .
(3)
Jon R.
I'm diggin' it. I like stopping by The Parish when I find myself on the NW side of Tucson. In true gastropub style the drinks are unique and delicious the food, although not the best I've ever had, is good and the service follows suit.
(4)
Tyler S.
The parish is all around pretty damn good. Its got a nice sized bar for the football fan deep inside of you. The foodie living in your stomach will pop out and dance with joy like a scene from spaceballs! My dad and I went on a Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised to see a sizable bar to cozy up at. They had some nice local brews to choose from as well as the usual chuggers. The staff was very nice and helpful when needed. We ordered a gumbo to cut the edge off of our severe hunger pains. Its was pretty good, it had some kick to it like it should. We then shared the oyster/shrimp po-boy and the pork sandwich. Both were on the DOPE side of the spectrum. Over all the Parish will be a spot that I will frequent for a beer and some delicious goodies for the alien living in my stomach.
(4)
Rory J.
Had a very good first visit to the Parish. Two in our group got mixed drinks, both of which were great. Abita beer on tap makes you feel like you are in Lou-Z-Anna. Bacon popcorn was a hit, but hush puppies were cooked too long. Gumbo was decent, not great. The highlight was the shrimp and grits with greens. Fantastic. One person in our party got the pork chop, which was also very good. My rating overall might be closer to 3.5, but there's enough great items to get us back. If you want a bar atmosphere with some good food selections, give it a try.
(4)
Ali E.
I just had my birthday dinner here this past Friday and all I can say is WOW! I have loved this restaurant ever since I tried it back in March. My boyfriend said it might not be the best place for a birthday dinner since the restaurant is quite small but it ended up being a great night. Our waiter was Mike and he did a phenomenal job. He was very attentive, gave my friends samples of drinks if they were not sure if they would like something, and just an overall friendly guy. I really do not know why this place does not get 5 stars from everyone. The amount of places in Tucson with flavorful food is very limited and The Parish has the most flavorful food I have had in a long time. The Fish and Chips is definitely my favorite with white truffle aioli for the french fries. My friends also enjoyed the gumbo, hush puppies and the burgers. All in all I love this place!! Thank you parish for making my birthday dinner so much fun and filled with amazingly yummy food.
(5)
Jordan C.
I'm a huge fan of good cajun food, but I've been here twice and was underwhelmed both times. The decor is trendy. The adobo pork sandwich didn't taste great (though it was spicy), although there was nothing specifically wrong with it. I had noodles another time that were neither authentic nor very tasty. The hush puppies were fantastic, and the gumbo was pretty good. I think it's a bit overrated, and a little overpriced. The beer selection is okay, but it's not that good.
(2)
Uri P.
Giving Parish two stars pains me, because I really wanted to like this place. I am a huge fan of hush puppies, gumbo, jambalaya, Abita, the New Orleans Saints, and most things big and easy. Furthermore, Tucson hasn't had a good cajun restaurant since the French Quarter closed years ago. Because of all that, I will start by focusing on the good. Parish has some excellent drinks, although their Sazerac is missing absinthe, and their bacon pop corn was a fine accompaniment to the alcohol, if surprisingly less bacony than the name suggests. The fish and chips were exactly what a person wants when they order fish and chips. The gumbo was fine as well. Prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, the rest of the food my group ordered ranged from bland to unpalatable. The frogs' legs were rubbery, and the bacon overpowered the taste of the frog, possibly for the better. My shrimp po boy looked right, but tasted like bread and not much more. My wife's oyster po boy saw my po boy's bland, and raised it undercooked. The Haitian pulled pork sandwich was really, really hot, which our waitress warned us about, but otherwise tasted mostly like vinegar, which she did not. The hush puppies were dry, dense, and slightly overcooked.
(2)
John C.
Drop in for good food and great drinks!!!!!! Their menu is very southern/Creole/Louisiana swamp meets Sonora style eatin'. I tried their frog legs which were succulently wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection. The bacon and scallion popcorn was an addicting starter! We had a burger which was juicy and tasteful, and the pulled pork sandwich which was OUTRAGEOUSLY Hot!!!!!! It was a jerk spiced concoction that was marinated in a habanero mix. I love spicy food and use "ghost chili" and habanero on regular occasion, but this sandwich gave me all that I could handle!!! It took me some time and alot of iced tea refills to finish it! Their bar is stocked with some of the best micro brews (Abita - Louisiana) and Belgian favorites, but their mix drinks are far and above the stars of the show! Their head bartender has an arsenal of infused libations at his disposal with which he produces some of the greatest cocktails in the West! Try his muddled Aztec chocolate Old Fashioned!! See and drink for yourself!
(4)
Cait K.
Tiny but so worth the wait. You have to try the pretzel bites and the Amazing cheese dipping sauce that has some kick. The fish and chips and gumbo are delicious. I love that the servers don't have to wear some tacky uniform and all look like clones. This place has character that so many other restaurants lack.
(4)
Jenna B.
The Parish Burger is the best burger in town. Get it just the way it comes, even if you don't like blue cheese. Trust me. The bacon popcorn is also a must - a perfect way to start the meal or to have a salty pairing with a cold beer.
(5)
Jamie P.
The Tucson sun deceived me -- as a NM desert dweller myself I figured I could handle it. I stayed out by the pool at my hotel all day and I was pretty fried by the time that I went to dinner at The Parish. That is why, when I took my first bite of the Lamb Charizo flat bread, I thought that I was hallucinating. Or maybe I'd reached my end and somehow made it past Saint Peter. It was simply phenomenal. The spicy charizo was perfectly seasoned, the goat cheese was a tangy compliment to the lamb and that herb aioli cooled it all down. I was not willing to share, but just to ensure my continued mortal existence, I gave my husband one bite to confirm its deliciousness. And OH THE DRINKS. Beers galore and cocktails made from house infused liquors. What more could a sun-soaked girl ask for? This place is small, funky and seriously tasty. Go early or prepare wait for a table to open up, because even at 6 PM on a Tuesday night they were already packed, and with good reason: Tucsonites have good taste!
(5)
Tee L.
The service here was great. Our server was super friendly and a man who I believe was the manager greeted us at least twice to make sure everything was ok. The restaurant is definitely small with probably about 10 small tables and a bar. My husband and I got the crawfish hushpuppies as an appetizer, they could have been a little more moist but were spicy and good. I got the pulled pork sandwich, which was great and had the right amount of cilantro and condiments. My husband got the fish and chips and enjoyed it as well. The beer was called Akira Amber and was amazing! With that and my soda, the meal came to about $38 total. We will be back for sure.
(4)
Ann M.
The bacon popcorn is addicting. The portions are large and the specialty drinks are amazing. I wish there was one on the eastside.
(5)
Rob E.
Try the parish burger! I don't even like red onions, but the red onion marmalade on it is awesome! I definitely recommend coming here for good food, good drinks, and good company
(5)
Rob D.
Great place. Enjoyed food.
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Stacey Y.
We've seen this place several times as it's next to Sushi on Oracle, and always wondered about it. So, what the hay, let's try it. There's some outside seating, but we decided to sit inside. It's not a big place, but decent amount of seating. For a Tuesday, there was still a good amount of people there. That's a plus since I do not like being the only patron in the restaurant. They have a pretty good menu selection, but if you're not a pork eater, then beware because a majority of the menu has bacon or some type of pork. And unfortunately the bf doesn't eat pork, which equals limited choices. They have a good list of craft beers and interesting infused liqueurs. Okay, so the food- I had the lamb chorizo flat bread and the bf had the parish burger sans the bacon with fries. The lamb chorizo had some really bold flavors- spiced lamb, goat cheese, kalamata spread and some sauce heavily drizzled over everything then garnished with cilantro. I love bold flavor dishes, but this was quite rich! At some point, the cheese and sauce slightly overpowered the lamb, but I guess the beer help cut the richness. The parish burger was tasty and it was topped with bleu cheese and an onion marmalade. The sweetness of the marmalade was yummy, but we hoped for a little more bleu cheese. The fries were okay, nothing special. The bf thought they were a little hard. All in all nice bold flavor combinations and beer selection. Not bad, and I have high hopes for a gastropub in Tucson. There were some other menu items that piqued my interest, and I'll go again to try other items... maybe not with the bf.
(3)
Mary N.
We made the mistake of not making reservations but this place was worth the wait! We had unbelievable seafood pasta with toast. They were very accommodating to my shrimp allergy and substituted crawfish at no charge. The bacon popcorn was to die for and the fun beer selection made it an even better experience. The decorations were very authentic. I will be returning with more friends in the future.
(5)
Jennifer B.
Oh, baby. The Parish isn't as sexy as I imagined it to be. I get that the Parish is going for a New Orleans style, but lime green walls stick out in a weird way. And for being a gastropub, their menu emphasizes a lot of terrible domestic beers :( Although they were bone dry on a handful of beers that sounded good, Mr. Food for Todd and I did manage to find some tasty beers, including a delicious dark amber. Todd also ordered The Doctor, which was really strong! As for food, we ordered the bacon popcorn, the steak salad, and a parish burger. The bacon popcorn was a little heavy on the bacon grease (hahaha), but the steak and tomatoes on the salad were seasoned well and the fries were definitely memorable. Can't wait to go back and try more beers! Mr. Food for Todd and I went alone, but they have seating in the back for groups, too!
(4)
Taylor L.
Let's start with the good things - The gumbo is excellent. Very flavorful. I loved the little fried hushpuppies too... yum. They have a beer I loved - the buddha? The bad things were pretty bad though. Our bartender was a wee bit *too* familiar. I think it's important to have a certain amount of customer service/professionalism. But maybe that's just me. He was arguing with another customer across the bar... loudly... It just doesn't add to a nice dining experience. I have to say though, he was very friendly to us. The service was a bit slow considering there were hardly any other customers. Against my better judgement, I tried the fried oyster poboy. Yuck. The oysters were incredibly fishy. The bartender tried to convince me that that's "just how oysters taste." No. I was ill the next day. After only 3 bites. Maybe it wasn't the bad oysters, maybe it was the 60 bucks I dropped on a unhealthy, and not to mention kindof yucky, way too casual dinner. hmmm I'd like to give this place another try, I think after they get the kinks out, it'll be a much better experience.
(2)
Juan B.
I gave it a third try, cause I wanted to like the place, yes... it's great inside, kinda small, great ambiance and live music. The food is just ok, the gumbo not very good, and I say on the verge of being better, but they haven't gotten there, I have played music there, people are great and the owners are very nice, I see mixed reviews here. I have been to some great places for New Orleans food, in Chicago, and I can tell you their food falls short, sorry to say, again, I like the place. Some may disagree with me, but again, I'm from Chicago were the food is fantastic....
(3)
John D.
This is a weird review for me to write because I actually did not fully enjoy the food that I got at The Parish. This was the first time I had frog legs and The Parish offers them as an appetizer wrapped in bacon. Unfortunately the bacon was very overcooked. Some people like bacon this way but I do not. This is just a personal preference though so others might enjoy this appetizer, especially if they've never had frog legs before. For an entree I had the Spicy Haitian Shredded Pork and it was way too spicy. To be fair, my waiter warned me about the spiciness and this could just be my intolerance for extremely spicy foods. Again, this might just be a personal preference. The fries that came with it were very lifeless but the aioli I ordered with them made them much better. On the other hand, my wife throughly enjoyed her Shrimp Po'Boy and we both enjoyed our dessert of Chocolate Bread Pudding. I feel like I just picked the wrong appetizer and entree for me which is why I'm giving The Parish an average review.
(3)
Mark B.
Nice setting, great service, but only so-so food. I really wish there was a place in Tucson that had decent Oyster Po Boys. The servers and management here was appropriately attentive and the food was ok, but I am not sure it was enough to get me to come back. Might have to try it for appetizers and drinks sometime just because our service was so good.
(3)
Lucy C.
LOVE. Ate here 3x within 10 days. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in Tucson in a long time! The menu is small but creative and done extremely well. I've loved everything I've had and can't wait to go through the menu (note to self, return a few more times before the post holiday diet starts). Some of the standouts: 'bacon & egg' - I thought about this dish for days after I had it. It's crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet...just completely awesome. Parish burger - definitely up there as one of the best burgers ever! Perfect amount of blue cheese, not overwhelming at all. Spicy pulled pork - it is spicy and so delicious! bacon popcorn - addictive frog legs - crispy & tender As far as ambiance, they worked with what they had and I don't mean that in a rude way. (I actually respect it). They obviously didn't have the big budgets of places like Union Public House but it's comfortable. It's not a place to see & be seen but if you're into that, I'd advise you to go here for dinner then move onto the pretty people places.
(5)
Vera Marie B.
I wanted to like this place a lot because I do love Cajun food and culture. However, I was disappointed. The ambiance is fine. Noisy, but after all it is a bar. The food just seemed to fall flat. The chicken gumbo was mush and the taste was of the throw-a-lot-of-hot-sauce-on-it variety that has no taste beneath the "hot." The hush puppies were rather boring and disappointing. We tried the bread pudding, which is one of my favorite things about New Orleans, and didn't care for the embellishment of chocolate. Bring back the traditional whiskey sauce. Cheerful, helpful service and reasonable prices, though.
(3)
Hannah D.
I moved from New Orleans to Tucson a few years ago. This place is way better than the "tourist" destinations in NOLA. The gumbo and hushpuppies are insanely good. And I CRAVE their burgers. The bartenders and servers are always wonderful. A further testament to the skill of the chef - my grandfather loved frogs legs, but this is the first place I've actually really enjoyed eating them. Just one question - when are you going to open a second location downtown, Parish?
(5)
Ginger S.
I love what they have done with the space and the ambiance is great! I ordered the root-beer vodka ~ house infused specialty to my dismay they were OUT! So I ordered up a lemon drop martini (awful) but moving on to the GUMBO, oh yea baby it was the best thing I have had since having it at the FRENCH QTR years ago ( my understanding it is same owner). My hubby and I both love Gumbo and we can't wait to go back it was so delicious and the hush puppies on the side were absolutely oh so yummy! happy hour pricing is great!
(4)
Tommy T.
The GOOD, the BAD, & UGLY!!! Start with the GOOD, food overall has been great I have been there 3 times now and its been great with the exception of the pretzel bits that were outstanding on the first trip but nasty on the second. the BAD, chairs, tables and limited menu and space, but the place is trying, and i give them much credit for the budget, i guess? the UGLY is the outside patio, they could really utilize this but you look at it and its not very inviting. Let's work on filling this space with pots flowers umbrellas etc. Good Luck i will continue to go this this cool concept of a place. a bit pricey!! Great beer by the way!! Tommy
(4)
stephanie B.
I went to Parish for lunch with a coworker after reading the glowing reviews here on yelp. My experience was not bad but also not likely to make me rush back. There are several comments on the decor and I did not have a problem with that. Maybe they have spruced the place up prior to my visit, but I found it inviting. They have used a lot of color, some art work and have smallish tvs every direction you look. There is a weird little loungey area in the back that looks like it should be in a hookah bar. We were greeted from someone behind the bar as soon as we walked in and told to sit where we like - OK - no problem. Our server sought us out quickly and offered drinks. We decided to split the shrimp po' boy and the jamaican jerk pulled pork sandwich - both with hand cut fries. We didn't wait too long for our food and when it arrived it was hot. We both liked the po'boy better than the pulled pork, but it was not spectacular - It could have used more shrimp - the ones there were tasty - but I had to strategically move them around to get shrimp in every bite. The pulled pork had a little too much of a spice that neither of us enjoyed. I normally like jerk spices and I realize that like curries they can vary a lot, this one was not to my liking and I found the pork a little to mushy. Both sandwiches had more bread than filling. The fries were good - hot, slightly salty, cooked to a nice golden brown. The one thing that bothered me the most about my experience was that both of the two women that served us had long hair and wore it down. To all Servers - please wear clean clothes (no animal or human hair bleh) and wear your hair back! I dont want anyone's hair in my food, near my food, hanging over me or my food ....
(2)
Stewart C.
Been there twice probably gonna hold off for a while... needs some work inside but that really has nothing to do with my 3 star. Food was pretty good, drinks were lame, uninventive and some lacked flavor. I know infusions are cool these days but not when you just put freakin' candy in them... that's not infusing anything, that's dissolving. Ton's of fried stuff and not to many ways around it if you're not into it like my wife. Pretzels were good, shrimp fritters were greasy. I had the pork... good flavor. Waitress was nice enough, lacked any enthusiasim and it was a pretty slow experiance but that's what we were going for, fortunatly. I just feel like that spot is cursed... good luck.
(3)
Dorie S.
I am a huge foodie person and got excited when my friend was down to try this place since the menu seemed so good. Came here last night (Saturday night) around 7:15, it was not crazy busy, but a table had just opened when we walked in. We decided to just order wine instead of drinks, but the drinks did sound amazing. (Next time, will be ordering them for sure!) We were tempted to try an appetizer, but decided we should just stick with dinner. We ordered the gumbo and the blue cheese burger. The gumbo was to die for, lots of flavor and decent portion size. The burger was out of this world. We like it medium rare and they cookied it PERFECTLY. It was flavorful, moist, and definitely a good burger. The gumbo came with hushpuppies, it was amazing, tons of flavor and not dry AT ALL! Very moist, I could not stop eating them! Overall, I cannot wait to come back here!
(5)
Molly H.
This little gem won't be a secret for long. This weekend was the grand opening, but it seems fellow Yelpers and foodies have been sampling the fare here for a couple weeks. And OH, EM, GEE, the food is friggin awesome. When we came in for a Sunday brunch/lunch, only a few regulars sat at the bar watching various football games. First off, there are regulars already... it's been open for one weekend. So that should tell you something. The staff was moving slow and just getting things started (by all appearances, it had been a very late night for them). We started with $2 Abita Ambers (A NOLA microbrew). All the domestic taps were $2, so pretty much, woohoo already. Then we got some bacon popcorn and The Man ordered the gumbo while I choose fish and chips. The bacon popcorn was buttery and peppery. The PERFECT complement to an ice cold beer. Bar nuts are sooooo boring. I say, bring on the bacon popcorn! The fish and chips, billed as "the crispiest" was indeed crispy, the fish was beautifully cooked, and the batter was full of flavor. The gumbo was also outstanding and the little hushpuppies served alongside did soul food proud. Pssst, watch out Abbey... If there is one theme running through The Parish (besides New Orleans, of course) it is well-seasoned. Like every step of the way, seasoned, then cooked, then seasoned again. I'm a fan. It is the true difference of from-scratch cooking and it is a difference you can taste. So, with sadness I write this review. Why sad? I'm afraid everyone will soon know about my secret place and I don't want to share. I'm selfish, so there.
(4)
Donovan M.
Ordered the namesake burger, which was exceptional. I'm always annoyed w/ a soggy bun, but this was perfection as were the hush puppies. The food was creative, well presented, and delish! Only seat available was at the bar, bit crowded on a Friday night, but bar staff were very attentive. Decor definitely leaves something to be desired, but then I did come for the food!
(5)
Marnel C.
I absolutely love this place & the food is awesome! The pork chop is like no other I've ever seen or tasted! Bacon popcorn rocks & I just love all of their funky cool drinks!
(5)
Kirk A.
The goat cheese chili rellano is superb as is the gumbo. Definitely have hush puppies.
(5)
Steven S.
I have been here a few times and I must say this small place packs a big punch. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich with a small cup of gumbo. The flavors were strong and unique making each bite richer. Great assortment of beers and house infused vodkas make this place unique. the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely check this gem out. My only complaint is that the jazz music was a little loud especially for lunch. keep it up.
(4)
Sunshine R.
Awesome cocktails and great food
(5)
Yam Y.
Sat at the bar for dinner early on a Wednesday night. Cocktails and service were perfect from Loren. The food is a strange fusion, but admittedly so. Ate some frog legs, which is a sweet novelty in Tucson. The staff accommodated our weird needs. The lighting is nice.
(5)
Katie T.
Would like to give 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 based on service and the drink menu. Had a group from work head to The Parish tonight and had great service with a big group from our server Jill. There's a good beer list and a lot of great specialty drinks, I had La Verdad which I'd highly recommend -reminiscent of a Moscow mule with tequila. Our table tried a few of the appetizers. I got the fresh oysters, which came with a really great smoked tomato sauce. They were mild but tasty. Other big hits at the table were the bacon popcorn and the frog legs. Our entrees is where things seemed to miss the mark for the group. I had the trout which was good-okay, if a little bland. I had to salt it, and I can't remember the last time I salted food at a restaurant. A couple of us got the Drunken Angel, which I tried and was great. There was another angel hair pasta dish that was way too heavy both in richness and smoke, and a couple of the guys got the special, a seafood gumbo, which didn't seem to impress either of them that much. In a nutshell, it just seemed like everything entree-wise that I tried lacked balance. Especially at the price point, in Tucson, I expect a bit more balance and complexity. I'll definitely be back (great ambiance and live music are a total win), but I'll definitely be trying my luck with other entrees.
(4)
Matt L.
One of the best restaurants in northwest Tucson. Most places putting out food of this caliber are closer to the downtown scene. This is modern American fare with strong cajun roots, and they feature my absolute favorite burger in Tucson: The Parish Burger. If there's one thing that prevents me from awarding The Parish 5 stars, it's consistency. I've ordered the burger many many times over the last few years. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's nowhere near the temperature I ordered it (usually overcooked), and sometimes it feels like they skimped on a few ingredients. There have also been times when the restaurant isn't busy but the food takes a very long time to come out. I wouldn't let these things deter you from dining here, though. It's fantastic food, and one of my go-to places in my neighborhood! If they ironed a couple things out, this place would be off the charts.
(4)
Richa S.
The WORST late night menu ever. Not only was there nothing appetizing to nosh on, it was disgusting. Nothing on their menu pairs with late night drinks even. Who wants smoked trout (think chopped up lox) after 10pm? I ordered it because I was hungry- and it was dry. They served it on a small plate which made it too difficult to eat. My boyfriend said the gumbo was disgusting. Stick to lunch or dinner- skip late night menu as of where it stands now. YUCK!
(1)
Lara M.
I walked in to this joint and was greeted with a smile, went directly to the bar and took a seat. The bartender Amanda was sweet and efficient and she sure knew how to mix a drink. I had The Peach a mixed drink that included bourbon infused dried peaches. It was so good. We ordered the Bacon popcorn appetizer slightly buttered with salt and pepper, yum. My friend Al had a black and blue and we shared the Johnny Steak and Frites, perfectly cooked medium rare with a Johnny Walker Cream sauce, wow I'm coming back.
(5)
Jeff W.
First visit last night and was great! Found here on yelp. Bartender Amber provided an excellent recommendation of the Drunken Angel. I also had to try the bacon popcorn based on reviews here. The beer selection was more than expected with plenty of local options. Two tv's in the bar to watch a game. Would definitely go back again.
(5)
miles c.
We ate there last night for dinner and it was excellent. My wife and her sister had the Smokin Angel pasta dish and they loved it; spicy but not over the top. I had the Drunkin Angel with the seafood and it was excellent; similarly spiced to the Smokin Angel with extra garlic and it was delicious. The other member of our party had the Fish n Chips which he said were tasty. For an appetizer we had the Crawfish Hushpuppies with green onion dip; they were delicious. The service was very good. We will return and I recommend this restaurant; especially if you want food of a different character.
(4)
Jenny S.
3.5 stars rounded up! we weren't in love with the Parish but they do have some solid dishes ---la verdad cocktail: kinda acidic but pretty lacking in alcohol ---fish n chips: nice, light, crispy crust on the fish! fries were also good ---drunken angel pasta: love the loads of seafood in the dish but the pasta sauce had an odd taste i couldn't get over ---gumbo: spicy sausage! comes w/ a scoop of rice on top & corn hush puppies. i liked the hush puppies BUT the gumbo was nothing too special ---pimpinadas: not a fan of the combination of flavors here, a play on sweet & salty with a KICK of spicy ---goat cheese relleno: a nice appetizer, but not an easy one to share ---pecan smoked ruby red trout: comes w/ candied pecans, carmelized onions, roasted garlic, & toast...the trout was just ok but i liked the onions & pecans! Our server was really nice & let us have a big private room for our friend's bday even though there were only 5 of us NOTE: no cake cutting fee, SCORE!
(4)
Gaciel A.
We have here looking to try something different and that certainly happened. While the frog legs and burger were tasty, everything else we ate was just too salty. Four of us shared what we got and we all agreed on the salt content, so it wasn't just a one off situation. I would maybe try it once more if I'm in town again, but it won't be my first suggestion.
(3)
Nina P.
Louisiana flavor located in north Tucson! I saw Abita rootbeer on the menu and had to have it to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it's one of the best rootbeers (yum!). My friend and I ordered the pretzels to start (amazing!) and the Pimpinadas. Those were good but the flavors were interesting. It's jerk chicken wrapped in an empanada topped with peach marmalade. I didn't think the peach went with the jerk chicken, maybe a spicier topping would compliment the chicken better. For the main dish, we split the Smokin' Angel. The dish comes with burgundy angel hair pasta, which I had never seen before, and a mesquite smoked tomato sauce, giving the pasta a really rich and salty flavor. I've never had something like this before, and I'm sad to report that it wasn't my favorite. I'm not much of a seafood lover, so I can't speak about the majority of their menu, but everyone around me looked very happy with their mussels and oysters. I'd be happy to come back, get another rootbeer, try the gumbo and get those pretzels again!
(3)
Abagail T.
Fantastic!!! the food is amazing!! On Mother's Day I ordered the duck and waffles. Amazing!!! The cinnamon butter blended perfectly with my waffles. The duck was seasoned to perfection and tender. Great great restaurant!
(5)
Kissie F.
A++. Delicious food, wonderful service, manager came and talked to us. We ordered fish and chips, the Parish burger and BBQ pork sandwich. The pork is super smokey but my family liked it. I like the atmosphere with the cool artwork and fun interior paint. I will definitely be back for Tuesday jazz night. I almost forgot to mention the Bacon popcorn, definitely worth the calorie splurge.
(5)
David B.
Better come here at off hours.. It gets pretty crowded. However, the servers are hopping and really on the job. Not really Southern cooking, the small menu is better-described as Southern-inspired. I got the Parish burger, one of the few pre-made burger offerings I'd ever seen that I liked. ANd a cup of gumbo, which was genuinely gumbo-like, without being too bitter. The pork rinds appetizer is vastly more expensive than the stuff you buy at a grocer's in a bag. It is, however, also vastly fresher. NOTE: I took this down from 5 stars to 3 - because the food was still good - when I received my credit card bill and discovered that the restaurant had without notice decided to increase my tip. Not by enough to make it worthwhile for me to contest the charge with my credit card company, but even if the tip is chintzy, which I don't believe mine was, you don't get to change it unilaterally. If I ever return here, which I probably won't, I'll pay by cash only, and if they don't like my tip now, they'll really dislike what I'll leave them then.
(3)
Chris T.
The Parish serves the best food in Tucson, hands down. The gumbo is the best single food item in the entire city, and the burger isn't far behind. From the hand cut fries to the bacon popcorn to the amazing cocktail menu to the best operators in town, Steve and Bryce, you can't go wrong here.
(5)
Sheila C.
We went to Parish on Saturday afternoon for lunch. It was wonderful! Their gumbo is spot on and delicious. They actually know how to make one. It can be hard to find a decent gumbo outside of NOLA. The service was superb and the bathrooms were very clean and tidy. We will be back to try some more of the items on their menu.
(5)
Mark G.
All I've heard about the parish was that it was good food, but let me tell you, its more than that. The service was awesome, the server was very helpful and absolutely made us feel like we were the only table in house even though we were one of many. He was that good and his recommendations were spot on and very objective. The parish burger was fantastic and the flavor profile was so balanced and I dislike blue cheese anything. But its the star of the burger. And my fiance ordered the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed at all. I'll get that next time. And for sure get a corn bread... Don't miss out and go on a Monday so you can really enjoy it. We did!
(5)
Jacky Qiang W.
Come to Tucson as a tourist and pop into The Parish, was surprised by the food here, and also the atmosphere, decoration, friendly staff Thomas and everything here. Definitely recommended, try the food here, your wont regret and all are really good tasted. Like drunken angel the most.
(5)
Sky S.
Oh.... Oh my... I am a very happy girl. The word of the night is *Wonderful* Goat cheese relleno... I was expecting an overpowering taste from the cheese but holy crap! They nailed it on the head with the balsamic reduction. Hushpuppies... Oh so good. Quite heavy, but delicious all the same. The drunken angel pasta dish was the star for me. A huge piece of bread, shellfish, and a crap ton of cheese on top? Yes. Yes please :) The ambiance here is awesome and super laid back all while maintaining the upscale astetic. Peaches cocktail is yummy. Dutch well water is to die for.
(5)
Christina C.
Nicely hidden in the dark corner of Orange Grove and Ina (Next Door to Sushi on Oracle). Great atmosphere with live music, we went in on a Saturday night at about 9 pm. Bacon Popcorn? Interesting appetizer, but pretty good. I like my bacon extra crispy and that's what was mixed with the lightly buttered popcorn. I enjoyed it, but I would like to have it for breakfast with eggs and some French toast. The Gumbo was delicious, great taste with some spice to it. Craw fish hush puppies were very fluffy and crispy at the same time. They had a hint of spice in the after taste. My burger was cooked just the way I ordered it and the fries were crispy, but not burnt. Dessert special was a chocolate lava cake à la mode and it was delightful. So stuffed from the above, but we had to finish every last bite of the dessert. I cannot wait to go back, food and service was awesome!
(4)
Kelsey W.
Parish brings classic Cajun cuisine to the desert, and I'm so thankful! The signature drink menu has a little something for everyone. Loved Dutch Well Water with the house infused cucumber gin and lavender water.. it tastes like you're drinking flowers. Don't forget to try Parishioner as well! We went for an early happy hour and ordered a plethora of appetizers. From the hushpuppies to goat cheese relleno, try them all! We loved the frog legs, Hot Legs Le'Jean and the oysters! As we were heading out there was live music setting up. Try it for yourself, we can't wait to go back for a crawfish boil!
(5)
Maggie R.
I don't normally give 5 stars but when I do it's for a reason! Great food, service and atmosphere! If your in the area the Parish is a must!
(5)
Robert G.
This was and is one of the best out of town places i have been to!! The food is amazing!!! Try the bacon wrapped frog legs!! Also the backyard burger made your way!! With lamb chorizo!! Goat cheese and tepin cheese and adobe pork!! Dam it was great!! And service was great!!!
(5)
Andrea A.
Crazy yummy noshes and groovy ambiance. The chili relleno is a must try. I wish the pork rinds had more spice rather than a wet salsa. But still yum. All the appetizers were great the gumbo a must!
(5)
Nic N.
First of all, if you find yourself in Tucson you should do yourself a favor and check out The Parish. Secondly, if you're debating in between the chop and the steak then I would definitely recommend the steak...but be forewarned, that sh*t is richer than Donald Trump married to Michael Jackson's entire family. Also, I'm pretty sure they harvested the whole of Idaho to make the layer of fries beneath the steak. Talk to the bartender Nathan for some excellent service. Transmission terminated.
(4)
Alice R.
Easily the best Happy Hour around. I was able to try a lot of the noshes since I went with a group and we were all hungry! We ordered the bacon popcorn, PEI mussels (comes with bread with this gorgeous creole butter or something crazy-sinfully delicious whatever it was!), gumbo, oysters, pimpanadas and also tried the bacon wrapped frogs legs. The mussels, gumbo and pimpanadas were my favorites. Bacon popcorn was good but what's not to love? Wish I was able to have some dessert, but left feeling full and satisfied. While, I'm not a beer drinker, my companions were impressed with ales on tap. I opted for signature cocktail and can recommend the Sam Clemens.
(5)
Iris G.
This is my perfect experience trifecta. Phenomenal bartenders who can craft a fabulous drink, a small but perfectly executed menu with revolving specials, and a fabulously funky yet classy atmosphere. The oysters are rich and decadent - there were only four in the appetizer that my husband and I shared but that's all you needed (unless you are in a party of 10...y'all would be fighting over them!) Hints of bacon and Gorgonzola (if I'm remembering correctly, it has been a while since I had this particular app) packed some serious flavor. The bar menu is well thought out and meticulously executed. I've tried the Aqua Vita and the Well Water and they were balanced, flavor wise, and potent! The wine list is decent and the beer selection has some lovely additions that are not super common. I've tried a variety from the menu, but my favorite thing would be The Big Hippie, with added goat cheese. The flavors are just sumptuous, the bun is hearty without being greasy, and the crisp veggies that top the sandwich add a wonderful texture to the whole sandwich. The fries are clearly homemade, and executed very well. They are seasoned beautifully and do not need the addition of a dipping sauce like some fries do. My husband digs their fish and chips - which is billed as the World's Crispiest Fish and Chips. They indeed manage to have the crust be very crisp (and not soggy) but the fish inside is moist, tender, and melts in your mouth. He also thinks their Parish Burger is hands down the best burger in Tucson. And he's a rabid red meat eater and will usually order a burger while out (mainly because I do not eat/cook red meat at home). There was one dessert we had - a peanut butter bar thing - that was unbelievably good. It was kind of like a Reeses peanut butter cup on crack. Highly recommended, but make sure if you want to go on a weekend night to make reservations. It's not a huge restaurant and it DOES get wicked busy.
(5)
Samson D.
If your in the Tucson area and want a great dinning experience, be sure and stop by "The Parish" not only great signature burger but my wife got the "Crispiest Fish & Chips in the World" 10's all around service, atmosphere, FOOD (for sure). I am a food snob and unashamed of it (germ-a-phobe) and this place is dope!
(5)
Adrienne S.
They have amazing craft cocktails and they infuse with different flavors. Bartender was super fun and we liked watching him mix. Also had the baked and fresh oysters and couldn't believe how large they were. The hand cut fries are a must have too.
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Susan C.
Yelp app note - while searching for PARISH on the Yelp app I was directed to THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS as the first search result. My sinful brothers and sisters - and you know who you are, especially this time of year - please don't mistake one for the other. They are very...VERY different. Twice we've been to the Parish and both times we've sat at the bar. On a Saturday night at about 7:30pm the weekend before X'mas, the place was busy, but there were seats left at the table and a few open at the bar. This is a place that takes its libations seriously. Mysterious-looking jars of vegetables and fruits labeled clearly (lest you think they're pig fetuses), steeped in alcoholic goodness adorn the bar which looks like it was made with reclaimed wood. Walls are deep red with black concrete floors. Entertainment for the night was a man with a guitar and a harmonica (and a woman - though she wasn't attached to his mouthpiece like the harmonica). The place has undergone a renovation and now resembles a fever dream I might have after too many spicy, deep fried foods and endless glasses of Mississippi moonshine. The bar seating area has HOOKS underneath the counter (a nice touch for those of us with an affectation purses larger than our asses). There were two bartenders -"bar keeps" judging by their traditional garb of the jaunty hat, vest and dress shirt - and they never stopped mixing drinks the entire time we were there. House specialty cocktails are a reasonable $8/each and are comprised of ingredients, such as "basil-infused" vodka and lavender somethings. These people are such purists they even make their own maraschino cherries. (They'll proudly show you the bottle.) We had an old fashioned, a gin martini and a Sam Clemens - a house specialty. The old fashioned was very fragrant (probably made with some specialty bitters), and the rye was proudly shown to be a winner of a competition. The drinks were not very strong, but just enough to get a buzz going. The bar keeps are so responsible that they even have business cards for drivers who will drive you home, in case you had one too many and start babbling about a pimple on your chin that is virtually non-existent to the world but has somehow, in your exalted opinion - overtaken your face. (I'm sorry if my pimple talk ruined everyone's good time.) For food, we had the Tchoup (pronounced TCHOWP) - a very large and thick bone-in pork chop with mesquite smoked adobo and tea sauce. Pork nice and tender, uniformly cooked and well-seasoned despite its size. My dining companion had a fish 'n chips, which he said was pretty good, though the pork was clearly the winner. We had wanted to stay, and even entertained the idea of dessert, but were scared of what the musician with the harmon-guitar and his sidekick might do, I can see this place as being on our regular rotation - the vibe is laid-back and the place hip without being pretentious. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders and chef obviously love what they do through the quality of their drinks and food.
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Kori H.
While the outside of the restaurant is very unassuming, this restaurant has never let me down. Time after time and dish after dish I am always left extremely satisfied. My go to is the P.E.I Mussels which are out of this world, but I've also thoroughly enjoyed the Drunken Angel, Smokin' Angel, The Oysters, Hot legs, and the list goes on...I literally have not had one bad/regrettable thing on this menu. This by and large is one of Tucson't best restaurant offerings. I just wish it were closer, but if it were I'd probably be broke.
(5)
David N.
Every once in a while I am surprised to find an outstanding eatery off the beaten track (at least our track), and what was meant to be a casual "blue collar" dinner makes me feel like I should have dressed up, not for the ambiance at The Parish, but in honor of the chef who gave us a real nice dining experience for the price of bar food. We were greeted by and served by Andrew (good luck, buddy!) and began with four of the nicest oysters this side of Tomales bay. The Drunken Angel was superb, and the Gumbo was equally delicious. To top it off, we shared a bread pudding that was the best I've ever had! My only disappointment was forgetting to snap a photo to share. An outstanding evening! Thanks!!
(4)
Ashley L.
Came back 3 times in 2 days. Tried multiple dishes and cocktails, Dutch Well Water was incredible as was the bloody. They're unique wall of infused liquor provides endless possibilities. During happy hour we combined the hush puppies, gumbo and the cheese from the pretzels. Great burgers and bread pudding.
(5)
Adam P.
Have been going since they first opened. Never disappointed and owe this place a review. Good food, good drink, very fun menu. Always new stuff. Although I miss the pit bbq wings, bring those back! Very helpful and friendly staff and owners, chef, etc. Top down quality you can tell starts at the top. Bacon popcorn, crafts, Dutch well water among the favorites. I typically go for an app and drink but have to check them out for dinner. Oh and decent coffee if your the one driving :)
(4)
Brody M.
Lots to recommend: Gumbo, Drunken Angel pasta, Hamburger and Chile Relleno appetizer are fantastic! Shrimp w Grits: bland as oatmeal. The La Verdad cocktail was refreshing and contained adequate liquor compared to the Ice Tea/Vodka Cocktail which contained very little. The non-traditional cupcake style of bread pudding (is flavorful) but as dry as the Sonoran Desert - hardly any rum sauce (maybe an off day?) The dishes they do well are really good. Patio seating next to parking lot, so you can bring your dog buddy. Glad they are here in Tucson!
(4)
Adam B.
Had the drunken pasta. It was OK/good. I got bored of the meal halfway through and left a bit hungry. I've had similar pastas at many other restaurants and usually preferred theirs. Probably a good choice for Tucson which has few good restaurants so 4 stars vs 3 stars if somewhere else.
(4)
Brittany J.
This place is amazing! When I first came here, I was a bit wary because of the old-fashioned look of the restaurant, but this place sure didn't disappoint. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Our drinks were never empty, and everything was brought out hot. Their Fish & Chips dish is definitely the best I've ever had. The fish was extremely crispy, and the fries were deliciously seasoned. We also had the bacon popcorn, which was really interesting. Their prices were also very fair compared to the huge amount of food you get. Overall, this place is an awesome gem that I'm glad we found. Would highly recommend.
(5)
Brian Z.
I can't even explain how excited I was to finally give this place a taste. I heard the reviews, I've seen the menu. Bacon wrapped frogs legs? Bacon popcorn? drunken pasta? I was certain that this southern bistro would look my palate straight in the eyes, say "you got a perdy mouf" and then make my taste buds squeal like a piggy... SQUEAL, PIGGY! ....Sadly this was not quite the case. When walking in I felt the vibe of a locals' only pub, crazy signs on the wall, jackolopes hanging over the bar, but the first thing I noticed was the size. Small spaces are normally my favorite, but because of the layout you feel exposed instead of cozy, a weird feeling for such a small space. But no big deal, you can't taste atmosphere, the food is what is important and I was ready for a feast. My friend and I each got an appetizer, For myself, the frogs legs, which I have never had before and was excited to give a try. For my friend the bacon popcorn. Both have received high praise. The popcorn came first, still popping and sizzling, my taste buds fantasized the taste of bacon, popped corn, spices and seasons that would show an intriguing twist on a southern bistros vision of popcorn. I put the popcorn in my mouth and it tasted.... well.. just like popcorn. No Bacon flavor, no real spices or glazes. Now don't get me wrong, it was good popcorn, cooked in half bacon fat, half oil, it would definitely be a prime pick over movie popcorn if i was going to the cinema. but besides that there was nothing I could see that made this outstanding, I shrugged it off and just accepted it as good bar food (the popcorn would be AMAZING if you were drunk and wanting a snack). Next was the frog legs, and I must say, this did catch me by surprise. The frog legs were perfectly seasoned, bacon delicious, however the amphibious creature who's limbs I was eating started to taste too fishy for me and eventually lost my appetite for them, Just not for me personally I guess, but nevertheless I simply wasn't anything that popped for me. Now was time for the entree's. The Gumbo and side of hush-puppies for myself and the Drunken pasta for the lady. I tried the crawfish hushpuppies... FINALLY, just delicious, fried balls of goodness, perfectly flavored. However the Gumbo was not as outstanding. Once again it was good, but it wasn't fantastic. all in all the only thing that really told my taste buds to squeal was my friends dish, the drunken pasta, a Bouillabaisse style dish of freakin deliciousness. Overall: "The Parish" Is a place with unlimited potential. A southern bistro willing to take risks with frog legs, bacon grease, and even a yellow pepper vodka cocktail. These are things you would hope to see from hybrid food, and lets face it, risky food is half the fun. However none of these risks seemed to impress, nor was it anything special enough for me to go back for. However I feel like i need to give this place a second try just to be sure, so....... to be continued... ladies and gentlemen...
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Nolan S.
Awesome food, great beer selection. Pulled pork is great although it has seemed to get less spicy over time. Crawfish hush puppies are fantastic. They make some great mixed drinks too.
(4)
Chuck P.
best gumbo since Royal Street!
(4)
Jenn L.
Service is decent. Last time I went it was with a large group and it started to get stuffy but they promptly turned down the AC when asked. Pretzels were very dense and too chewy. Chile relleno was good but not substantial, a bit overpriced. Also had the burger a few times which is pretty good, but definitely not the best burger in town.
(3)
Cragganmore C.
Not a bad place and would have gotten a four star except for one of our entrees. We liked the cocktail program. Nicely themed drinks, interesting recipes, on point presentation of the drinks we sampled. The interior was what I expected from an old Chuy's. Staff was friendly and gave decent service. Small plates are nice. The stand out was the "bacon and eggs." Shrimp grits with braised pork belly and an perfectly poached egg. Well conceived and well executed. The gumbo was well made. The rue was deep and flavorful with nice chucks of sausage and chicken. The problem was the fish and chips. The fries were just fine but the fish was horrible. The basic problem was the filet itself. I'm not sure what type of fish this was but it tasted muddy and was strongly bad flavored. We would go again but I would not order the fish again.
(3)
d m.
We visited The Parish on a Saturday night & there was no wait. Service was fairly quick but I have to note, this is not a kid friendly place nor is it conducive to a quiet table for two..the place is very loud & cramped. We ordered and ice tea & soda, they came fairly quick but the ice tea tasted like water. We decided to try the pulled pork & fish & chips with hush puppies. The portions were mediocre, one thin piece of fish about 3x4 on a plate of fries. The dipping sauce was a mayo based sauce, and it was tasty, as were the fries. The hush puppies were very good. The pork sandwich was very over powering and extremely spicy. Spicy generally means spice..not so hot you can't finish it. The presentation of the food is very nice..but presentation doesn't fill you up. All in all it was a good try at a meal, but we did leave hungry simply because we could not finish the sandwich and there was one piece of fish...but that wasn't the worst of it. My husband tends to get major headaches when cheap oil like canola or soy is used..and sure enough, within a half hour of leaving this place we both had severe headaches and body cramps. We felt like we had been hit by a Mack truck. The pains passed in about 3 hours. All in all, I say May's Counter - another sports bar type place, has better food, better atmosphere, better portions and we can eat there without feeling like crap.
(2)
James Y.
Great food, friendly and attentive service, and nice atmosphere. This is not a sports bar, as some have eluded to in t heir reviews, but a southern influenced gastropub. It can be loud, as this is not a large establishment, but its not what I would call overwhelming. I would absolutely return the next time I'm in Tucson. I might even try one of their specialty cocktails constructed with house made infused vodka, gin or bourbon.
(4)
Ryan Y.
Neat place to get good food. I had the aptly named drunken angel pasta dish. Very good flavors and a hearty portion. The shrimp was perhaps a bit overcooked but the taste was excellent. My parents got the gumbo and an eggplant croquet sandwich. Both were very good. Also this place will not compromise quality of its food. We had to wait a but for our order because one of our dishes was not up to standards of the kitchen. The wait staff was very friendly in explaining what was happening. Also great service. You won't regret coming here. Especially if you like the gastropub style of restaurant.
(4)
Tyler S.
Not sure I would call it a gastropub, but it's pretty badass and one of the only places to get New Orleans style food! I love the sandwiches, especially the shrimp po boy. The bacon popcorn is good too, but a little salty. Salty makes you drink more though, so I like where their head is at. They infuse some of their own alcohols and their signature drink list is top notch. I don't love the atmosphere, but someone said it used to a be a Chuy's so working from that I guess they did a pretty good job. The service is great and it seems like one of those kind of places where the owner is always around talking to people, working and making sure everything is going well. I like that and it shows how much they care. My only issue is the beers. You call yourself a gastropub, but only have 8 beers on tap and they consist of Bud light, Miller lite, Fat Tire and crap like that? Come on... Check out 1702 and Noble Hops beer lists and make some changes and I'll be there in a second! Great place either way though and I'll be in again soon.
Dyn-o-mite! This was a great find. Thank you Yelpers. The pork belly , egg app was awesome and the Haitian pulled pork sandwich was great with good heat, Great service, welcoming and attentive! Good beer list also. Next time I am in town, I will be back.
(5)
Ed C.
Worst food I and my wife have ever eaten. Buns were old and hard (not by design) Pickle had black spots didn't sample it. Salad was nothing special very pedestrian not worth 8 bucks. Service was good. That was our first and last visit. Although we must have missed something because the star ratings were good. As I said we won't be going back.
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Mark A.
Tucson being the small town it is, and sometimes not. I had never even heard of the place until running in to Jon the bartender Saturday, then when I went to do my taxes Bryce my tax guy told me he was on e of the owners. I don't go north of River to often but did tonight. I had the Parish burger and it was the bomb, fresh cut fries, almost too much food. Sat on the patio, not super big but adequate, the service was great. Small place and wasn't super crowded. Even tough it is out of my normal stomping grounds I will go back again and again.
(4)
Emily G.
My sister and I were looking for a fun place to go to dinner this weekend, and one of my friends is always raving about The Parish, so we figured why not? Totally wish we would have come here sooner! Such a cool little restaurant! The drinks- OMG. They have house-infused vodkas- which is by far the fastest way to my heart. I had the Parishioner- basil-infused vodka, lemon juice and grape fruit bitters. Seriously, the most refreshing drink I have had in a while. It was perfect. My sister had the Aqua Vida- vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry juice, it was slightly sweeter than my drink but perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon and perfect amount of mint. The food- we did what we always do when we get to a new restaurant- Tour de appetizers. We chose four- the pimpanadas, the fries, the goat cheese relleno, and the bacon and eggs. The pimpanadas- filled with jerk chicken, topped with peach marmalade and spiced plantains- delicious, but not my favorite app here. The fries- delicious and served with 3 dipping sauces. I will be craving these at midnight for the rest of my life. The goat cheese relleno was perfect, so delicious. The bacon and eggs was by far my favorite. The egg was poached to perfection, the pork belly was delicious and cooked to perfects, but the icing on the cake was the grit cake- amazing, cheese, crispy- I will never eat normal grits again, only in the form of a deep fried nugget. Next time we will save room for dessert. The service- the waiter was super friendly and encouraging of our choices. The atmosphere- I love it! It has such an organic feel. It feels like how I would decorate my house. Some of the new restaurants in town feel so fake- like perfectly decorated. This place has a mishmash feel that makes you feel at home! The bar is great and the colors are awesome. Love the church pew booths. If you haven't been here, go tonight!
(5)
Leslie M.
Whoa! Excellent food and atmosphere. Family and I just had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. We started out with the bacon popcorn followed by the shrimp poor boys. The food was excellent, and the staff was very friendly.
(4)
LJ D.
Stopped in this week and am gonna have to bring them down a star. They had the most awesome Sleepy Dog Red Rover Ale on draft and they swapped it out for a hefeweizen. Honestly. I would drive across town for a good beer on draft but i wouldn't drive six blocks for a run-of-the-mill hefeweizen. Shame. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) Gotta say the same about the new change in menu. Don't get me wrong, I still like Po Boy and the Parish Burger and the Fish and Chips but the appetizers are lacking. They have a really good oyster appetizer and, of course, the bacon popcorn will always be good but they get old after a while so I'm looking for the awesome wings they had - which are gone now. I just don't understand change for the sake of change. If you've got something that works - keep it. I'll probably go back - I'm pulling for these guys - but not as often for sure. Even the crowd seemed to realize it because it was pretty thin. Shame.
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joe y.
This place is awesome! Whatever you order, if it sounds good, it's going to be amazing. My wife and I have had the frog legs, the goat cheese relleno, the blackened streak salad (and added blackened shrimp to that), the big hippie, the fish and chips and the fries... JUST PLAIN AWESOME! If you partake in adult beverages, pair it all with Abita beers or the great selection of infused liquor. You will leave saying, "when are we coming back? SOON!"
(5)
Jason C.
The Parish is a treat to explore. Take advantage of their unique and artfully creative menu options. And that's not the only thing they've got going for them--the bartenders are just as creative and capable as the culinary staff. Had a great rum-based cocktail with OJ, and balnced notes of ginger and vanilla. That drink was outstanding! I opted for the chipotle-smoked salmon salad because I'm watching my girlish figure--Not for the faint of heart as the flavors are rich and textures are anything but subtle. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Think twice before ordering this entree if you're on a date however--smoked salmon, onions--get the picture? Put the Parish on your "to do" list. #Toby Keith's bar/grill is just down the street on Oracle as is Sir Veza's. Two bars at polar opposites to add to an evening of fun!
(4)
Karl S.
Been wanting to try this place out. Finally made a stop the other night. We enjoyed the place. Kinda funky. Staff easy going & friendly. It was a week night. The place was about 3/4's full. Busy, but not crazy nuts. The better half had the pretzels and a bowl of gumbo. Your humble author had a cup of gumbo and the steak salad. All tasty. Can't wait to go back.
(4)
Kelley S.
Yum. Pretty good food here. Ordered the frog legs wrapped in bacon. They had a green onion dip w/it. They were good. They really did taste a lot like chicken. My bf ordered a shrimp po'boy with a side of gumbo.I ordered the spicy Haitian pulled pork and also the gumbo. His po'boy was ok. The proportions were off. There was too much bread and too little shrimp and filling. It was a bland tasting sandwich. My spicy Haitian pulled pork was pretty amazing. It is very spicy so if you're not a fan of spice I wouldn't get this. The flavors were great. It was topped w/cilantro and coleslaw. Yum!! Gumbo!!! My first time having gumbo and it was great! Nice and hot. Flavors were fantastic. Big pieces of andouille sausage and shredded chicken. Quite good. The menu is kind of small but as far as I could tell from our order, they're more about quality of food over quantity. And I am a fan of that! P.s. The decor was very hip. I loved the abstract art on the walls.
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Danielle F.
While they have a few kinks to work out, it was a good dining experience. The shrimp po-boy was great! The shrimp was perfectly prepared and well seasoned. I also enjoyed the bacon popcorn, though I felt the popcorn tasted a tad bit burnt. The concept is a good one that needs to be perfected. I sampled a classic wing and found the spices to be spot on and the meat to be very juicy, though another diner at my table had an undercooked wing. The hand-cut fries were absolutely perfect. The decor left a bit to be desired. I heard someone else say that it felt like eating on 4th Avenue and I agree. I was hoping for something more. Aside from the food (which just needs consistency in quality), the other area that needs improvement is the service. We were greeted right away and asked for drinks in a timely manner by a very friendly person. We later found that she was not our server, but the bartender. The server rarely checked back, and left much to be desired. I will definitely go back, but will need to talk the other people I ate with into going and giving it a second chance.
(3)
Paul T.
Very limited seating other than barstools. BBQ was out of stock on our visit; must be good. Service was iffy, sometimes right on time, other times MIA. I enjoyed the food.
(3)
Mindy S.
First off, I have only visited The Parish twice, due to proximity issues - I have no urge to drive drunk from Oracle & Orange Grove back to Downtown, and it would be nearly impossible to not get trashed, thanks to $3 you-call-it happy hours on weekdays. Yeah, that's right - $3 - whatever you want - four straight hours Monday-Friday. What?!?!? On my first visit, I went for a friend's birthday dinner (well, the drinking post-dinner portion), and only tried the popcorn. Not a fan, but I suspect it had been out on the table for a while before I arrived, and I feel like my dad somehow knows it from 2 states away every time I eat anything involving bacon, so there was an element of Jewish guilt involved. I was driving, so no chugging dangerous amounts of bourbon as I normally would, but that night they had a Saturnalia event ($5 wine tasting w/ a d.j.), so I participated in that rather than enjoy any of the house cocktails, although the 10-15 other people I was with were raving about them. Most importantly, the birthday boy was extremely happy with his food & drinks. The second time I went, it was around 4:00 in the afternoon, and I was REALLY pissed off. I was trapped on that side of town, screwing around with the DMV & their massive computer failure. I sat at the bar, slammed a Maker's & Coke, and checked out the food menu. Not a lot of choices for someone who doesn't really eat seafood or pork, so I ordered the pretzel bites. The bartender (who was really nice) informs me about five minutes later that they're out. During Friday happy hour?!?!? If we ran out of pretzels where I work right before happy hour (or ever), heads would roll. So, I get the goat cheese relleno (minus the bacon), hoping it wouldn't be a total nightmare. It was SO good!!! Overflowing with goat cheese, perfectly cooked & paired with the pico and balsamic drizzle - I was really happy with it. Ordered another Maker's & Coke, chatted with a guy about working in record stores, then got up & left. Got into my car, realized I was pretty much drunk ($6!), went across the street and made ill-advised, drunk purchases at T.J. Maxx ($42) until I was sober enough to drive home. Minus one star because: the menu could be a bit bigger, and provide more options for people who don't do pork, shellfish, etc. Also, it's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but the interior is a bit cheap-looking. This shouldn't really matter, but I think we all know that it kind of does. Ideally, they would run a shuttle to/from the downtown area, but I understand that this is merely a pipe dream. However, if you, Parish, were to give me what no one else in town has been able to give me - a GOOD shredded bbq beef sandwich - I would be your b!tch forever. Think about it...
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Jennifer D.
I went here while I was in Tucson for work. The staff was super Friendly the gumbo was delis hand the beer menu was amazing! The guy sitting next to me had the shrimp and grits and it smelled like heaven! You can't go wrong.
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Karen L.
I've been reading about the Parish for awhile. Other reviewers were right about the burgers....ours was yummy. Nicely seasoned, properly cooked. Fries were very good too. I tried the pretzel bites and wasn't impressed. They were just salted bread and the sauce was too hot for me. However, the chocolate chip bread pudding was yummy. The best thing was a great selection of beers. Also the service was friendly and we never wanted for anything.
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Joe M.
We were seated promptly , informed of specials and left for or waitperson. The waitstaff was excellent. Drinks came quickly, When it came time to order the menu's were provided. promptly Nice touch! Attention when we needed to order, occurred instantly! Dad and I had the Hot Legs (frog legs wrapped in bacon), my first time. Skeptical, I bit into a wonderful morsel that exploded lots of flavor in my mouth! The dinner was Fish and Chips for us both. The fish was fresh tasting and the batter was excellent and crunchy. No preponderant residual of grease, done just right. The fries are out of this world! Also done to perfection. I don't know who is running the kitchen but Kudos, man, Kudos! ( I don't care at all for Greasy foods) The beer selection was thin for me, but excellent for Tucson's tastes. We had the Mirror Pond pale ale/bottle. The service was beyond reproach though! Never intrusive but always on the spot.It was like there was a captain for our table, plotting our dinner course. It was perhaps the most wonderful experience I have had in Tucson for some time. The only critique I have to offer is to put some tinting 1/2 way down the windows to cut the glare but keep the great ambiance! Great work guys, ask your boss for more pay, cause I'm coming back and it's worth it.
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Darcy C.
We stayed at Loews Ventana Canyon and came down for dinner one night. The Parish is a great little spot. We shared the pretzel fondue which was pretty tasty and then saved the spicy cheese dip for our fries (that was the best part!). I had a great burger and my husband got an oyster sandwich. The food and service was good. We would hit this place up again.
(4)
Dick W.
Pretty darn good place. I got the burger but when push comes to shove I'd rather have Zinburger for that. All in all they're doing things right here.
(4)
Mark M.
The food is phenomenal. The service is great. Lunch is a great time with Teresa behind the bar. Stop by on your break from work or after for a great time. Try the crawfish hush puppies and the war pig.
(5)
House R.
Loved It! Used to come to this place 20 years ago and watched it change hands a lot over the years. It is finally good to see that it has come under some great ownership who understand the local market. Food is great and I love the atmosphere. Worth checking out, lets support our local business owners who are trying to offer something other than a Chain franchise that has stamped out menu's with pre determined pricing. I can tell the owners here care, and open to feedback.
(5)
Alyson S.
One of the coolest places I've eaten/drank at in Tucson! Atmosphere is incredible - Friday nights they have live music! The service is awesome! Try the french fries and the popcorn!
(4)
Casey S.
I live in San Francisco and if you have ever been here you know that this is a very "foody" town. We are snobs about our food and If you are a subpar place to dine, you will be out of business in no time. With that said, I was visiting Tucson for a wedding over the weekend. Over the course of our trip we ate at several different places. I ate at Chad's Steakhouse, Janos, and several others. The Parish was the ONLY place my girlfriend and I ate at that wasn't mediocre at best. For example, at Chad's I asked our server if their beef was grass-fed and free range. She looked at me like I was crazy and I am pretty sure she had never been asked that before. Im sorry, but if you are a steakhouse you should know where your beef comes from. On to The Parish. We came in and the decor was very cool. It was totally something you would find in the Bay Area. I loved the artwork and when I found out it came from disabled children it made me love the vibe of this place even more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our drinks were always filled and I don't recall ever having to ask for anything. We ordered the wings, the bacon and eggs, the gumbo, and a burger. WE PIGGED OUT!! The wings were very tasty, they didn't taste like they came from a bag and fried. The Gumbo was absolutely amazing. I am from Louisiana and If there is one thing i am picky about, it is my Cajun food. Part of me ordered it because I had a bet with myself that it would be terrible. It was some of the best Gumbo I have ever had and stands up to anything you get in New Orleans. The presentation was on par to what I had at Janos. The Bacon and Eggs was not at all what I expected. The bacon was this huge thick piece of pork belly and you could tell that it had been marinated for days. The grit cake that it was on was a perfect touch and I don't even like grits. My girlfriend had the burger so I can't speak to that but she seemed to enjoy it very much. I loved this place so much I spent a good 20 minutes trying to sell them on opening up a place here in San Francisco. For now, I guess I will just have to wait until another friend from Tucson gets married.
(5)
Greg L.
Had a nice lunch. The hush puppies are highly recommended. Good place to stop for an Abita beer fix.
(4)
Amanda C.
Came down to visit my dad for the afternoon and decided to try this place. Decided to try the shrimp and grits. Being from the south, I've had a lot and wanted to see what AZ had to offer. The place is cute, they have a series with live local talent at the moment. Only downside is that if you're sitting inside it's incredibly loud and you have to yell to hear one another. This is not a concert venue by any means. Pretty good crowd and we were seated quickly. Back to the food. Shrimp and grits came out with nice presentation, and a small cast iron skillet with collard greens. Not a big fan of greens anyway, but they were still mediocre. the shrimp were all piled on top of the grit cake. The grit cake was great, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I was not impressed with the sauce they topped the shrimp with, bland with no kick. I was disappointed at the lack of seasoning. All in all it was an ok dish but I wouldn't pay $17 for it again.
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Janet S.
Great food!Fun atmosphere! Came here for a graduation celebration dinner and the service for our group of 10 was excellent Highly recommend - the gumbo is delicious -just the right amount of spice and probably the best burger ever
(5)
Tuyen C.
This review is written on 4/8/2012 ... so if you are going to visit The Parish, be forewarned that it's going to be crowded, not unlike anything new in Tucson. This is because ppl in Tucson just crave new and novelty things; or is it ppl all over for that matter? But I digressed. I joined some friends at The parish a few weeks ago just for socialization and did not plan on eating much. Upon getting there, I was quite intrigued with the menu items, two of which are frog legs and crawfish hushpuppies. My friends ordered the bacon-wrapped frog legs and I ordered the hushpuppies, since I love crawfish. The frog legs did not disappoint. If you're health conscious, the bacon can be unwrapped and the legs enjoyed somewhat unaltered. No they don't taste like chicken and have a texture all their own. Yes they are very tender and quite meaty (my memory does not recall frog legs that muscular). I guess these guys were raised to have huge legs for our enjoyment (gotta love modern farming technique and growth hormone). Then came the hushpuppies. Probably the best fried food worth clogging your arteries for. They were done to perfection [if you know me, I rarely used the word perfection]; crispy on the outside and moist with a hint of sweetness from the cornmeal on the inside. But ... there is no flavor or bits of crawfish (as the menu suggested). Normally, this is cause enough for me to discount the establishment as legit. However, in this case, the hushpuppies were so good on their own merit that I decided to overlook this mis-representation (see perfection above). Oh ... almost forgot, the onion marmalade that comes with the hush puppies as dipping sauce, let me just say that I do not have enough vocabulary to tell you how good it is and how well it goes with the hushpuppies. A perfect blend (there is that p-word again) of sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering, I can drink that stuff straight up ... One small thing that impressed me about this place is that food comes out nice and hot - just like it was just coming off the frying pan or whatever cookware used to make it. Small detail, but such is what makes or breaks a restaurant. So there you have it - frog legs and hushpuppies worth a visit. Not all items on the menu are New Orleans in nature. I am waiting for the novelty to subside or summer to arrive, whichever comes first, to return to The Parish for another sampling. 'til then ... I am feeling generous (it's Easter) enough to give them a four (4) star rating :-p
(4)
Brett R.
What a fun find! Atmosphere is quirky but friendly - just as good for a meal as it is for a drink. Food selection is definitely not the largest around, but even if Southern food isn't your preference, the complexity and quality of the food won't disappoint. Try the burgers - they're incredible. The beer selection is also stellar.
(4)
Brett M.
The Parish is a great addition to Tucson. The bacon and egg dish is what dreams (and new addictions) are made of. The presentation pales in comparison only to the spectacular textures and flavors of the dish. The burgers are glorious, and you taste the freshness in each savory bite. It is a burger where you don't want anything extra on it because the taste is so wonderful all by itself. The crawfish hushpuppies are equally delectable. When you're done scarfing the hushpuppies, you feel the need to shoot the dipping sauce so you don't miss a drop. The Haitian pulled pork leaves you with the full-belly delirium and perma-grin. How can you go wrong with that? I honestly cannot get enough of this place!!
(5)
Todd M.
The Parish Burger and The Wings were to die for. You better believe i'm sending everyone I know in The Parish's direction. Can't wait to try the Bacon Popcorn, i'm going back tonight!
(5)
Cindy N.
I'm doing an update of the Parrish because they were given a really nice write up in the Caliente section of our newspaper. So that sparked my interest to once again test more menu selections.. We got to the place at 5.00PM on Saturday and it was pretty full. They have a large drink menu with all sorts of Vodka choices. The bar accomodates a lot of folks and it was hopping. They have an outdoor area in front of the Restaurant which faces the parking lot. So if you are into watching cars go in and out you can sit there. . Fumes and exhausts don't exactly pair up with dining in my humble opinion. The crowd was mixed ages and I noticed it to be an older crowd which was somewhat surprising. Glad we are still "HIP" in our later years. It took about 15 minutes for the manager take our order.The server never did come. I guess that was one flaw. But not a big deal. We once again ordered their signature "nosh" which is the bacon popcorn. Hubby and I devoured it in seconds and never regretted the bacon grease, garlic and popcorn entering our arteries. It is really worth it. Yummo!!! The menu is small so the decision was not an overwhelming one. Hubby chose the Eggplant Patty which is chopped eggplant with other unknowns and grilled like a burger. He really enjoyed that dish. It actually looked exactly like a hamburger. I had the Fish n' chips which was tillapia deep fried in oil. Hopefully not the bacon grease. It was really tasty and would get it again. Both came with fries or a choice of cole slaw. We chose the fries and it was quite good. Next time we will try the Crawfish Hushpuppies which is a crowd pleaser from what I read. All in all a great experience. One of the owner's stopped by the table to ask how everything was. We gave him a big thumbs up.
(4)
Felicia P.
Holy radtastic pretzel ball like pieces of heaven! Delish! Seriously. The staff is super friendly. We stopped into this little pub for an after work cocktail and I loved everything about it. The bartender was a total riot and the vodka well...it was vodka so nothing special there. (Kind of hard to screw up a vodka soda-although some have managed to do so here and there) We got a little snack and we were happy campers. I'll be a repeat offender in the very near future.
(5)
Ryan k.
This is hands down, one of the best new finds in Tucson. The burger might actually be the best burger I have ever had (Sorry downtown kitchen. Your burger will always have a special place in my heart but maybe we should just be friends). The red onion marmalade paired with the blue cheese is what really makes it. The bacon popcorn is peppery and delicious and doesn't equate tot he greasy mess that one might assume when reading the menu. It's 3 dollars and a must order. The place is small but cozy and the service has never been anything but helpful and attentive. Perhaps the best thing I can say about this place is that it is nice to finally see a gastropub in Tucson that seems to have put more emphasis on it's food than it's image. The Parish delivers and it's only a matter of time before I'l be back again and again.
(5)
julie r.
Two friends and I stopped by The Parish tonight for happy hour. I started off with a lovely glass of $3 red wine and we shared the bacon popcorn appetizer. I couldn't stop licking my fingers, and grabbing any last bits of seasoning from the bowl. For the main course I had the French quarter gumbo. It came in a bowl with a cute mound of rice in the middle and a smattering of hush puppies on the side. The gumbo was delicious and the hush puppies crunchy and tasty. One friend had the Parish burger and fries - I would have helped her finish it but I was already stuffed. The small bite I had made me want more. Our server was friendly and attentive. The only downside was that the decor didn't match the hipness of the menu. The private booth behind us looked inviting but the main dining area is a little bland. Perhaps this is a starting point and they will upgrade in the future.
(4)
Theda R.
Food and server was excellent. Small enough that reservations are advised. Menu is unique and portions are generous. We will return.
(4)
Jason T.
I fell in love with this place instantly after having the "pit" wings. They were some of the best wings I have ever had. Then when I didn't things could get any better my gumbo and hush puppies came out. I am from New Orleans and let me tell you The Parrish gumbo is as good as my mom's. Service was solid and friendly. They have Abita on tap. They have the trifecta working for them. GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, TASTY BEER
(5)
Brian L.
When craving gumbo and hushpuppies, this is the place my wife and I go. This time my wife and I also tried the bacon & eggs appetizer. It's made with braised pork belly, a cheese grit cake, hollandaise and a tasty mustard sauce. We both loved it. In fact, my wife said that next time she would eat it for dinner. The atmosphere is intimate and stylish and a great place to enjoy a cocktail or a cold Abita on draft.
(5)
Katie P.
their food i amazing. i have tried almost everything on their menu and it is all fabulous. my husband is a vegetarian and they were really willing to adjust their dishes to be veggie friendly. the service is great they are very friendly and clearly love the place they are working. they also have a wide selection of some really cool cocktails and a full bar. the interior is beautifully decorated and very clean. i will come back here again and again.
(5)
S C.
We just tried the tasting menu. The Gastropub does not officially open until next week. Our theory was to order a few dishes and share to maximize the tasting. This strategy works well because the portions are large. The Bacon Popcorn was the first thing we ordered. How can you not love bacon? The chunks of bacon on the popcorn really do this appetizer justice. The next dish to arrive were the Pretzel Bits. The scratch made pretzel knots were piping hot and delicious. The cheese dip that accompanies the bits was similar to a Velveeta like cheese sauce. The spiciness of the dip went well with the pretzels. However, a spicy mustard may make a better dipper. The entrees arrived next. Haitian pulled pork sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy and Lamb Chorizo flat bread. The flat bread was the least favorite. In concept, lamb chorizo sounds phenomenal. The flat bread was heavily salted on both the top and bottom. The salt in combination with the overpowering olive tapenade left little room for the lamb chorizo to stand out. The spice of the dish was on point. However, the only distinguishable flavor was salt. The Haitian pulled pork was topped with a vinegar based slaw. The meat and cabbage complimented each other perfectly. The spice in the pork was a pleasant surprise. Gumbo can be added to the entrees for $2. Well worth the price. The gumbo was on point. Served in a cup it comes out piping hot. The consistency and flavor are all there. The Shrimp Po Boy was the stand out dish. The shrimp are coated in a crispy cornmeal and cooked just right. Piled high on a bed of lettuce and tomato with a house made remoulade sauce. The bread stands up well to the tower of ingredients. The one and only thing missing was spice to kick it up another notch. A good serving of hot sauce would have put it over the top. If it is true Cajun food you are seeking, you must check out The Parish Gastropub. Next time, we have to try the basil vodka and craw fish hush puppies. This is the ideal spot to watch sports. Not too loud, just a few bar stools with plenty of TVs.
(4)
Rich R.
I attended The Parish on a Friday night about seven pm. I had the classic chicken wings and handcut fries. The wings were tender and flavorful without going over the top with heat. The fries were fresh, hot and seasoned perfectly(for my taste). I ordered the aqua vita and was very pleasantly surprised. It was very elegantly served and garnished with a basil leaf. Very tasy cocktail. The service was outstanding, my server went out of his way to take care of a special request. I am going to have to give my experience this evening five stars.
(5)
Danielle D.
This place was ok. Not bad, but not a place I would need to go again. The service was excellent and friendly. The atmosphere was casual and inviting. The food and drinks... is why I gave it 3 stars. I wasn't impressed with the food. It was edible, but nothing I'd write home about.
(3)
Matthew M.
Start out promising with the hush puppies but fizzled out with the meal and drinks. In my early 40's, my group of 4 was the youngest on a Saturday night at 8pm other than staff. Maybe they had an off night because the reviews made this out to be WAY better than it was.
(3)
Michelle L.
If you live up there, go often, if you don't, just try to go sometime...hotshots, brian lopez and gabriel sullivan's new band, chicha dust, were playing so we went to check it out~ I was super pleased with my pickle vodka martini and the bacon popcorn (a little too salty for even a salt freak) but can't wait to go back and try the carryovers I saw on the menu from the owners old restaurant on grant, the french quarter! that place had great food. I shouldn't comment on the interior, because I don't remember it well, but don't make fun of the art in there like i did with my date, because then I found some info on the wall by the front door, and some very special people made the paintings hanging throughout the dining room. so kudos to the bar for showing the work.
(3)
Brad B.
Great food and good beer selection. Had the gumbo and hush puppies. Best hush puppies I've ever had. Gumbo is incredibly flavorful and with a bit of Louisiana hot sauce was a great dish. Not used to having basil leaves in gumbo, but it really gave it some good flavor.
(5)
Mindi s.
If I lived in Tucson I'd be here every weekend, and that is saying A LOT because I rarely go back to the same place twice. Being a New Orleans native, I am usually skeptical when a restaurant has a NOLA theme. I can honestly say I felt like I was sitting at a bar on Frenchman and not in a restaurant in a strip mall. The atmosphere, the music, the vibe, wrap you up in a humid blanket of New Orleans good feeling. The food was excellent. We had bacon popcorn. Not popcorn dusted with bacon flavored salt, but pot popped popcorn tossed in bacon fat and little pieces of real bacon. The drink menu is creative and perfect for the summer Tucson climate. They also house infuse a lot of their liquors. Another noteworthy menu item is the charred onion dip. Oh geeze! If I'd have known how good it was before I ordered it, I would have had it spread on my po boy! I've never tasted anything like it. One of the owners (the one from Baton Rouge) was walking around, talking to guests, and bringing out food. I love it when the owners are willing participants in their business and the customer experience. I don't wish I lived in Tucson or down in "Da Parish" (if you're a NOLA native you'll get the reference) but I wish I lived closer to the Parish.
(5)
Mr M.
Things are really improving for food on the Northwest Side! The Parish is in good company with Jax Kitchen and Noble Hops. The food was excellent, and the service was years ahead of the incompetent hipster brigade that has taken over downtown. I'm not going to mind the shorter menu, as long as the specials can keep the place fresh. My only beef: I wish there was a more imaginative selection of beers available.
(4)
Pilar L.
Neighborhood bar, Fabulous Food, great prices. Winter staple is the gumbo, right mix of heat and comfort. Everything is fab, favorites include gumbo(always have some in my freezer), wings, burgers, And my new favorite obsession: pretzel bits with quest, yumtumyum
(5)
Ava B.
Absolutely everything on this menu is amazing! Truly a one of a kind experience. Definitely a must if you're a Tucson visitor. Love,love this place!
(5)
Joe T.
These people must be writing their own reviews. This place is not very nice and the staff is rude. My wife and I entered the Parish on Oracle on a Saturday after a U of A basketball game. We had read the good reviews and thought, lets give it a try. Well that was a poor idea on our part. First we entered @ about 3:00 PM on Saturday and noticed only (1) person at the bar and only (2) occupied tables. (bad sign). We seated ourselves @ the bar and we noticed (2) employees standing behind the bar just talking. My wife and I retrieved our own menu and the employees just ignored us. Then one of the employees started filling the condiment tray and the other started doing something on the computer. They still ignored us. So now we are thinking this place is operated by losers and will not last very long. After about (10) minutes, I approached the waiter, who returned to one of the tables that already had service, and told him that ignoring customers is not the way that I would run a new business but you must have your own ideas of what is right. The waiter just looked at me and then turned his back to me. I told him I'll guess we will just leave. and he seemed perfectly happy with our decision. NO ONE COULD PAY ME ENOUGH MONEY TO RETURN TO THIS PLACE, and I'll just wait for the next restaurant to open at this location and try my luck with them.
(1)
Cameron R.
Wow! What can I say about this place, other than it wasn't worth driving clear across Tucson for?! Upon two different friends' recommendations, we took the drive of over sixteen miles one way. For what? Mediocre food and the poorest, inattentive service by our server and owner? We started the culinary experience with BACON POPCORN (yes, bacon fat was used to pop the popcorn and bacon bits sprinkled on it.) and HOMEMADE PRETZEL BITES WITH SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE. They were both good, but not out of this world. We had placed our entree order before our appetizers arrived and waited for over an hour. The items weren't tricky. My partner ordered Gumbo, and I ordered a shrimp po boy. When asked where our food was I told the server, if they hadn't started on the sandwich to cancel the entrees. The cook hadn't even dropped the shrimp into the fryer and how long does it take to ladle some Gumbo out of a pot. We then had to wait to get a check to pay for the appetizers. The owner tried to save face by hurrying up the kitchen staff and gave us our entrees in to go boxes. Of course we weren't charged for the entrees, but given the extraordinary amount of time we wasted waiting on food, he should have done what many other managers/owners do----COMP THE ENTIRE BILL! The entrees were average, but I would never return to a place that doesn't give good service. There was no apology from the owner, just a statement that the kitchen is backed up. A soup and sandwich wasn't rocket science, should have been on my table in less than ten minutes! Please save yourself a headache and avoid this place---UGH!!!
(1)
Robert G.
Let me get this out of the way right now: the shrimp po boy is to die for. The hushpuppies and the remoulade dipping sauce for them are both excellent. My wife got the gumbo for the main course and it was a little too spicy for her taste. I ended up giving her half of my po boy and finishing the gumbo for her. It wasn't the best i've had, but it was still pretty good. We got the bacon popcorn as an appetizer. It wasn't something I would order again, but it wasn't bad. I also had a sip of my wife's mixed drink, cannot recall what it was called but it had cucumber flavoring and agave tequila and some other stuff, and it too was very good. The sweet tea is exceptional. Service was friendly. If you could give ratings in half-star increments, I would give this place 4 and a half stars, and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Kamil F.
Ate here on a recent trip down to Tucson and let me tell you this place was great! For starters they had a wide selection of beers but I dove right into some of their signature cocktails all of which were very good and had a few different ones throughout my meal. My favorite would probably be "the doctor" which was made with Makers Mark and Hennessy. To start the meal we went with the bacon popcorn which was freakin delicious! Huge chunks of bacon all over the popcorn with some sort of tasty oil drizzled all over it as well. For my main dish the waitress helped me out as at first I was going to get the spicy pork which she told me was extremely spicy so I passed. Then I was going to go with the flat bread which she told me was very olivey (I've had tapenade in the past so I thought it would be okay but I'm not a huge fan of olives so I decided to pass). I eventually settled on their parish burger which was a pretty decent burger but the star of my meal was this delicious charred onion dipping sauce I ordered for my french fries (a extra buck well worth it!) The stuff was so delicious I would probably put it on anything. It was a onion type of aioli sauce which I really enjoyed. This place is definitely a place I would come back to. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly.
(5)
J B.
Went here today for happy hour (3-7) and thought it was great! We had the Haitian Pulled Pork Sandwich and some drinks. They have good craft beers on tap that they happily let you sample. The server/bartender was friendly and very attentive. A manager or owner even came out to ask us how we liked everything (I know this happens at places from time to time, but its nice and shows that the management cares about its customers). The vibe was cool, and I wish more restaurants in the area were like it. I hope this place catches on, because I think it has a lot of potential.
(4)
Shelly B.
After a long week at work, we met a bunch of friends for the Grand Opening. This place was awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. I'm only in town for a few weeks, but I plan to come back!
(5)
Sonora S.
Gets one star even though I've never been inside. Waited till 11:10 for their lunch opening, nobody answered our knocks even though the TV was on over the bar. Left and went across Oracle to Oregano's where we had a nice lunch. It might be a good place, but if you can't get in when they're supposed to be open - who knows???
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
John R.
It's Denise's 29 and and a half birthday! Again. My first time into The Parish and it's warm and smells of red blooded meat. That might turn some of you off. Not me. I was ready to knife and fork it all the way. Until I looked at the menu. And something else caught my eye... We reserved a table for 10, I think, and used up all the seats. The waitress was okay...she confused me with a woman, a friend of mine, who asked to exchange seats and then brought us both the wrong drinks. Drinks that didn't belong to either one of us. Drinks that belonged somewhere else. Meantime, we had the bacon popcorn and the craw-fish hush puppies. The p-corn was tasty--for p-corn--but a lot of the bacon was burnt, the onions overwhelming, the whole underly so....But, what a profit margin! A bag of popcorn is what, .25 cents? Add some bacon and green onion and your golden. I think some caramel corn, the likes of which was melty enough that the bacon and onion stuck, might justify the gougingish of this appetizer's existence. You..? We imbibed. I sipped a few Dragoon IPA's and an Oberon. Yummy in my empty tummy. Then I got up--the emptiness of said vestibule making the almost-table-knocking-over the more apparent. Thank God I wasn't driving... We laughed, we commiserated, we bespoke our tales of woe and wonder, and then we ordered. I can only speak of my pulled-pork Adoba; not adobada, but as darn tootin' tastiliciousness as ever a BBQ pork sandwich was. And, huge? Yes, enormous. A perfect (maybe potatoe?) roll, a heap o'that BBQ pulled pork of theirs, a giant dill pickle spear and some of that coleslaw. That coleslaw. You have to try that coleslaw. Even if, like me, you don't like coleslaw. C-o-l-e-s-l-a-w. Get it. Spicy fries. The ketchup was store bought--sad news bears. But, the lemon bleu-cheese dressing zinged and melted in my eager mouth. It's worth ordering a pre-dinner salad. Some of the tomatoes are purple and sweet. Some are green and tangy. Some are small and red and round. The cucumbers are large and crisp and the mix of greens and romaine is perfection. Carnivore or herbivore, do it up. This place has that modern southern cooking down. -Fairy Food Father
(4)Jennifer M.
I came in today to inquire regarding the possibility of a party. Basically was shot down, which is fine as I understand they couldn't accommodate the amount of people we had, but whoever I spoke with was quite snippy and rude about it. This is basic customer service. Would carefully think about replies next time.
(1)Sam W.
This is my wife and I's new favorite place. Their burgers are excellent and the pulled pork is the best. Their bread pudding is a must have. Always call in a reservation there are not to many tables. The mixed drinks are fun, I personally like the Caribbean mule.
(5)Cyndi M.
I can't say enough good things about this place. On top of them always having fabulous food... Every time the service is spot on as well!!! We recently went in here after a horrendous experience at another restaurant and they saved our date night. I love their expansion and late night menu. My goal is to try every single dinner item... At least once!!!! I'll be back very very very soon!!!!!
(5)Nikki B.
This place reminds me of Louisiana! It's a nice change of pace out here in the desert. I think the best part is the bar. So beautiful and ornate! Good food, fair prices and great service. Really enjoyed it. Also good for Sunday brunch.
(4)Kevin L.
Hey, I just love this place. Great food, great service, cool decor and Live Music. One of our favorite places in Tucson. A little small, and it fills up fast, so expect a wait on weekends, but it's worth it......try the Bacon Popcorn. Bartenders are top notch, and they have one of the best pastry chef's around..
(5)Lisa W.
This place is out of this world! The food, atmosphere, drinks, everything is just fantastic. I've had their hush puppies, and catfish and the Parish Burger is an absolute must have. Yes the food takes longer to come out but it is worth the wait! For the reviewers who complained about the wait, this is not Applebees. Quality takes time!
(5)Mark S.
Excellent service and awesome delicious menu. They also have a good bar, large patio, specialty drinks and color dining room. You won't be disappointed or leave hungry here.
(4)Gail R.
Our first visit was wonderful! It's become our favorite restaurant. My husband had Clam Chowder and hush puppies. I had Drunken Angel pasta. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding. What a surprise! Every bite of everything we ate was absolutely fantastic.
(5)Isabella J.
You'll find The Parish in an indistinct strip center off of Oracle Rd. It seems to be our first and only Southern fusion gastropub that's pleasing palates all over Tucson. The atmosphere is funky and the interior is somewhat mixed, but somehow it works. The drinks are creative and bold and pretty much EVERYTHING on the menu has a major kick to it. I think the peeps at The Parish are doing things right for sure. They have fun with the menu and with the flavors. This style of food, however, is not my personal favorite and not really something I could eat on a regular basis. The bacon popcorn is second to none. Holy bacon bits. It's delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I've never had southern cuisine, so I have nothing to compare it to, but diners at our table, who have traveled to New Orleans many times, were pleased.
(4)Nick D.
I have been to this place 3 times. Two of their Fat Tuesday partys and I went in today for lunch and I must say I'm very impressed. I lived in Florida for ten years. While Florida is not anything like New Orleans I have had my fair share of Cajun food. Every year in South Florida they have an annual Crawfish Festival filled with all kinds of good Cajun food. I have tried a few different things at The Parish. Crawfish flown in fresh from Louisiana, gumbo, jumbolaya, and today I had an awesome cajun pasta dish called The Drunken Angel. Filled with Crawfish and shrimp. All of the items I've tried here are bursting with cajun spice and flavor. The menu I must say is original and impressive. Theres something for everyone even if you've never heard of the Bayou. From bacon wrapped frog legs, to a monster sandwich called The Big Hippie your bound to find something you like. If this place doesn't turn you into a ragin cajun, nothing will.
(5)John T.
Exterior is 70's strip mall but interior was authentic. Staff was extremely friendly and competent, a perfect combo. Food was excellent, hot and timely. Craft beers a plus. Four happy customers at our table. Will highly recommend - exceeded expectations.
(4)Kelly C.
Oh man, what a find! Almost makes me sad that I am not around anymore to enjoy this wonderful place as often as I would like... John the bartender...er...MIXOLOGIST which is actually much more of an appropriate term...is an absolute genius when it comes to delectable drink combinations. He mixes, marinates and concocts his very own syrups and mixers for which they uses for all of the completely original cocktails on the well thought our bar menu. How f-ing cool is that?!?! I already LOVE this place!!! So...after falling in love with the bar...THEN I was exposed to the even more intricate and enticing menu. I can't really even say enough about how much fun the menu is; you really just have to go try it for yourself. Some of the items I tried were: 1) Steak and frites - Heavy, HEAVY but dear God it was sooo f-ing worth it!!! 2) Bacon wrapped frog legs - Very interesting, the bacon drowns out the delicate frog flavor but it's a really fun dish. :) 3) I'm so sorry, I actually forgot what I ordered because I couldn't stop eating the steak & frites! I will update as soon as I remember... The parking was a breeze. The decor was whimsical, modern and bright but also romantic and hole-in-the-wall friendly - the owner was actaully walking around and talking with clients, very cool!
(5)Jerry M.
Love the "CHEERS" everybody knows your name type feel you get when first walking in, but it seemed that you had to be a regular in order to get quality service. I'll admit, they do have some unique, creative meals thrown together like the Bacon Popcorn and a good variety of items to choose from. We tried the Handcut Fries, which comes with an assortment of dipping sauce (wasn't to fond of, couldn't taste a difference), the Shrimp Po' Boy (basic ingredients but very tasty!) and the Gumbo (a little bland). Overall the food was mediocre, if I lived a little closer I could see myself returning to visit the bar and maybe try the burgers. They also do have a couple of flat screens setup around the bar to catch the game.
(3)Amanda M.
Good place with some different items. My favorite was the shrimp po' boy. The bacon popcorn is interesting. Many more things that I must come back to try. Love the trendy decor.
(3)Rich Y.
Nice list of craft beer selections, lots of great dishes to choose from (bring a friend because they're heavy eats), quaint patio overlooking scenic Oracle Road. Kidding about Oracle. Rich's recommendation: share a plate, hoard a beer, sit outside.
(4)Mari G.
I drove 30 minutes to try this place based on the reviews and it was worth the trip! I had the Bacon Popcorn (amazing!) and the Drunken Angel pasta. I was scraping my plate clean. I would definitely be a regular if I didn't live out of state. Service was great, music was good. I would absolutely recommend this place!
(5)Cheryl M.
I do believe I fell in love today!! My new food crush: The Parish...where have you been all my life? I'm sad to see a couple of lack luster reviews because that wasn't my experience at all. My husband and I enjoyed the the atmosphere, the service and most certainly the food. The atmosphere is adorable...girl speak, I know. But the bright colors, chandelier in the cozy cabana area and the obvious New Orleans theme is quite lovely and it really makes for a relaxing experience. We were torn on what to get so we ordered a couple of things to share. I ordered the gumbo and hush puppies and the hubs ordered the fish and chips. I have not one bad thing to say about an of the food. The gumbo was perfect. Normally it will be over-spiced but this was done very well and coupled with the crispy, golden hush puppies, made for a warming meal on a windy afternoon. My husband ordered the fish and chips which is one of my all-time favorite meals and so hard for me to resist. The fish was absolutely excellent. I was a bit surprised they chose to use Tilapia over Cod but it certainly didn't hurt the meal and the fries were to-die-for. One of these days I will have to make a list dedicated to french fries and The Parish will rank up there somewhere at the top! I forgot to mention that I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was done very well, with horseradish I might add! And their drink menu is quite impressive with their homemade infused liquors and very unique drink combinations. It looks like they're in the running for most excellent drink menu with some of the better mixology places in town! Our waitress was totally on top of things, very friendly and accommodating and was able to fill us in on upcoming events at the Parish including a big Mardi Gras fest! I do believe I will be there!! I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of their food. It's spectacular!
(5)Kira M.
I visited last night and had a great time- sadly, I was there for the Dragoon IPA on tap and some bar snacks, not a full meal. A friend and I shared the bacon popcorn and it was like Mardi Gras in my mouth. I absolutely cannot wait to parade my way through the menu and cocktail pages, sampling some of everything. The mixologist, John, was really fun and kind- he was happy to tell us about the different soaked alcohols, marinating with spices and herbs. Interactive, delicious, and comfortable without being over the top or obvious. I am definitely a fan and will be back. Best of all, the decor is on point and it's just fun to be a part of. Houndstooth, pink striped, and ornate gothic mixed with a polished industrial feel are basically the perfect beading to my personal tastes and eye pleasure. I'll update as I visit. Je Suis Sous Le Charme
(4)Chris S.
Great gastropub. Been here about 3-4 times and service and food have been fantastic. The pulled pork sandwich, shrimp and grits, and burger are all great. Their signature drinks are mostly good, service has always been pretty good. The Big Hippie sandwich is delicious, as are the handcuff fries (whether you have as a side or an app) are delicious. Shrimp and grits were amazing when I had them, the grits were cooked perfectly and the BBQ-cream sauce was fantastic.
(5)Mark S.
My fellow foodie cousin came in from Phoenix. I wanted to take him someplace to show him the food scene in this town won't be runner-up to anywhere. The Parish turned out to be the perfect choice. The vibe of the place is laid back. They have some house infusions and the drink menu looked to be pretty creative. They had a few nice craft beer choices on tap. There were not too many choices but I prefer quality over quantity. We both ordered the HopSlam from Bell's Brewing. Side note: They fill growlers, Had I known that I would have gotten one filled with this mighty tasty double IPA coming in at a whopping 10% ABV. But that's for another day... We started with the Hot Legs Le'Jean (bacon wrapped frog legs). The simpleton in me picked one up, slathered on some of the tasty remoulade that came with it, proceeded to chomp away and hit bone. (Chiding myself: Of course frog legs have bones, stupid. Have you ever seen a boneless frog?). Proceeding more carefully, the frog legs were polished off and, yes, they do taste like chicken. My cousin ordered the gumbo and I opted for the shrimp po' boy. My po' boy came to the table with a skewer sticking out the top holding a pickle spear in place... kind of a cool presentation. The perfectly cooked shrimp were nestled on top of sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. The mayo was proportioned perfectly (although some of that remoulade that came with the frog legs may have made this review five stars) and the bread was sturdy enough to hold up but not so chewy that everything slid out when you took a bite. The bread itself had flavor. As a matter of fact, near the end of my sandwich, I ran out of shrimp and hardly noticed I was just eating bread, mayo, tomatoes and lettuce. My cousin did offer me a taste of his gumbo, but no way was I giving him a bite of my sandwich, so I declined. He did say the gumbo held up against any he has had. When my cousin overheard another table being offered King Cake for dessert, he immediately snapped to attention. He told me about a Cajun place in Phoenix that makes King Cake. We had to try the Parish's version - think cinnamon roll but not quite as sweet and a little richer. I have never had King Cake but I guess the Mardi Gras tradition is, if you find a baby in your slice of cake it's good luck. Not sure how finding a baby in your cake is good luck, but if you do, at least hope it doesn't have bones either. This visit to The Parish introduced me to some new things. I am for sure headed back to explore the menu, try some craft cocktails and avoid anything with bones in it.
(4)Emily N.
Just awesome food all around. I Had to try the bacon popcorn and had no regrets! we'll definitely be back soon!
(5)Therese P.
Excellent service. Good burger, bun toasted just right and temperature nearly as perfect as you can get. Music - just right. Well done Parish!
(4)Christine P.
The Drunken Angel and burger were fabulous (I have had many Alfredo pastas in my life, this was probably the best). My only issue was that my 12 oz bottle of beer ended up being $7 (I can get a six pack for that) and the additions to the Backyard Burger did not have a listed price. We assumed they were included so got them all, then found out when the bill came that they were all $1-2 each! The $9 burger ended up being $20.
(4)Larry S.
I was really hoping to give this place a better rating. I would give it 3.5 stars but, you know, only whole stars. Service was definitely a 5 star rating. The waitress was super, super nice and the gentlemen that was tending the bar was great. They gave us suggestions on the beer and gave us samples before we decided. I had read a lot about the Dragoon IPA and really wanted to try it. It was just not my cup of tea. Very strong in flavor and really hindered the floral and citrus notes. My wife and I loved the Red Rover much more. They have several small micro-brews which is a huge bonus if you like that sort of thing and we do. Appetizers were the bacon wrapped frog legs and bacon popcorn. The frog legs were AWESOME and a must have when you go here. The popcorn on the other hand, not so great for us. I am guessing that it is popped in bacon grease with a few pieces of bacon scattered throughout. The bacon was, for the most part extremely burnt an gave the popcorn a burnt flavor. It was also greasy. I know, I know, what was I expecting, right? I was just to greasy for us. Entrees were the Warpig and the Oyster Po' Boy. My wife really loved the Warpig. I mean seriously, what's not to love about a Hebrew National 1/4 lb hotdog (my favorite hotdog by the way) wrapped in bacon (something ironic about that) smothered in every other part of the pig, pulled pork, ham and homemade pork rinds. The pork rinds I could have done without, somewhat tasteless. Separately all of the parts tasted great, but together, something was a miss. I am not sure if it was the creole mustard or what, but together they gave off a sour and salty taste. I just didn't really like it. The Oyster Po' Boy was great. The oysters were perfect and had a nice salty, fishy taste, which I like. Again, we really enjoyed our stop here but I am just not sure. I love supporting the local economy and would probably go back now that we know what we like and dislike.
(3)Dawn K.
After trying this gem in a strip mall on with west side of Oracle road, near Orange Grove, it was so good my husband and I returned again for dinner two days later. On Sunday the small place was elbow to elbow with patrons watching football, on the 6 flat screen TV's behind the beautiful wood bar. Since I don't watch sports I think i'll stick to midweek dining. The first visit we started with sazeracs which were wonderful! So good we both had two rounds. The appeal of this place is the creole dishes on the menu. The hushpuppies with crayfish is wonderful! They can be added as a side to any entry for a small charge. The "pit" flavored hot wings were excellent. Last night I had the Spicy Haitian pulled pork and immediately had a runny nose and a smile on my face. It was pouring rain outside and all my woes were forgotten. My husband loves their gumbo! I had the Big Hippie (eggplant burger) my first visit and it was great. I especially like the buns on their sandwiches; nice and glossy, buttery toasted before assembling the sandwich. The menu again is pretty limited, with about 6 appetizers, a few salads, a few entries (the Gumbo being one) and about 6 burgers/hot sandwiches. They provide the option to make several of the dishes vegetarian, such as their lamb flat bread. No desserts on the menu, but the owners assured us this will be changing in the new year. I'll keep my eyes open. I am certain we will be back soon.
(5)Melissa K.
So this place has a great charm thats not typically found on Oracle Road. I started the night out with some bacon popcorn which were really tasty and hard to stop eating. Then came the main course of smoke pork with adobe bbq sauce sandwich. Not my typical order but i just had to try it and I ordered the side salad with lemon blue cheese vinaigrette so I wouldn't feel too guilty. The sandwich was actually quite tasty with a mix of flavors. Smoky, spicy, sweet and salty... Maybe a little too salty. I recommend sharing this sandwich as I only could eat half. And well there were so many other tasty looking items that my friends got that sharing is always a good idea. The shrimp and grits and drunken angel hair pasta looked amazing and well worth me going back for another taste! Overall it was a great experience at The Parish tonight.
(3)William S.
BLUF: Cold and tasteless food. Good service and the only thing giving this place more than one star...the drinks. We came in with expectations of at least good food, but the result was anything but. The Eggplant burger was cold and only one incredibly small slice of eggplant. The chile relleno appetizer was small and you guessed it...cold. The pasta dish was HORRIBLE. BBQ sauce and angel hair pasta! What a treat. All I have to say is, don't go. If you do...stick to bourbon and hushpuppies. What an EPIC disappointment.
(2)Liz W.
Nice cozy place, the hushpuppies were AMAZING! My main meal was the trout and it was huge! Nice and moist and perfectly cooked :)
(4)Jim C.
When am I paying $11 for a hotdog? When it comes wrapped in bacon and covered in ham, pulled pork and pork rinds. It's called the War Pig. Get it. Eat it. Thank me later.
(5)Ron O.
I can't rave enough about how awesome The Parish was tonight - another win for Yelpers (and my taste buds). The ambience was spot on, our server was great and most importantly the food was phenomenal. The Bacon Popcorn was fun and tasty, but the gumbo, BBQ pork sandwich and hush puppies were authentic and perfect. I'd like to see a few more beers on tap, but what they lack in draft selection, they make up for in an excellent mix of local and eclectic bottled beer. Bottom line: we'll be back (probably around Mardi Gras) and if you're anywhere near by you should get here too.
(5)Aleks D.
Good spot ... Best part they are open during the lunch time unlike the other places that are rated high on yelp! Food is very tasty and personnel is very friendly! Next time we drive from San Francisco to AZ we will definitely stop by!
(5)Richard R.
Always on my list of places to eat when I work in Tucson. Great food, great flavor, great drinks, and great prices. Have never had bad food here.
(4)Mary Kay M.
I was disappointed after all the hype. I may have expected to much. The food was good but nothing exceptional as far as southern food. No different than what I can easily find in the Northeast. It may be unusual in Tucson. More casual than expected and after eating at many other restaurants in the area while staying at the Hilton, I would recommend other restaurants first if you have limited time.
(3)Jill S.
I've been here twice: once for a happy hour and once for dinner. Both times I've been very impressed by the drink selection and quality, as well as the food quality. Portions are a little smaller than I'd like them to be, for the price, and the parking lot SUCKS. My first time there was for happy hour. I shared some bacon popcorn with my table and ordered a beer. The server was very knowledgable about the beer menu and made a few suggestions, then a recommendation based on my feedback. She offered to bring out tastes of a few things, but since she took a while to come over I didn't want to wait for a drink; either way, I was happy with her blind recommendation. We sat on the patio and it was noisy, but this was early enough in the year when it was cool enough to be comfortable. The patio is small and faces Oracle Road, so I would recommend sitting inside. The second time I went was to meet my parents for dinner. The host was pleasant and accommodated my father's super-specific table requirements with good humor. Our server was extremely helpful with the menu and had tried pretty much every single thing on the drink menu and the food menu. My mom had something with salmon, my dad had something steak-y, and I had the Smokin' Angel pasta, which I asked the server to make spicy. He verified the level of spiciness, and when it came out it was INCREDIBLE. It was a smoky dark reddish sauce over angel hair, with fresh jalapenos (at my request--normally they aren't in there) and chicken, and perhaps some vegetables. It came with a piece or two of crunchy, yummy garlic bread. My mom and I drank some fancy cocktails (this was my only complaint about the server--he told me something wasn't sweet, but it came out cloying) and my dad had beer. All in all, it was a very nice dinner experience. They had some amazing-looking dessert specials--some sort of homemade bread pudding and some homemade ice cream--but we were so full that we didn't try anything. It is definitely on my agenda for future dining experiences! The interior is nice--tastefully decorated (and there MIGHT be local art on the walls, but I can't remember for sure) and the bathrooms were clean and also nicely done. I don't care for the layout of the tables, which somehow feel like they're on a giant merry-go-round, but at least they aren't so close together that you hear your neighbors' entire conversation as you imagine yourself spinning around the room. The bar is huge and looks like a nice place to sit. I'll definitely be back here! I'm excited to try some other stuff on the menu.
(4)Nicole T.
A fun barstaurant. Well curated booze selection and cool cocktails. Interesting food options, and not shy with the spices. The food is very rich and filling, just the kind of food you want to enjoy while drinking. I especially liked my gumbo. The customer service was attentive. On the flip side, I felt that the cocktails were a little overpriced, and me and my friend both had a upset stomach the next morning even though we had totally different food and just one drink. My friend's angel hair dish should have been called "drowned angel" instead of drunken angel, it was considerably over-sauced, and with such spicy sauce that is not a good thing. But I would give them another try.
(3)Schmidty N.
Wonderfull place to go hang or have a romantic dinner. Great food very well priced. Bartender was so much fun. The whole fam food was wonderful and cooked beautifully.
(5)Hannah R.
Great food, great drinks, fun atmosphere. I will go here until I've tried everything on the menu, then start over. Loved!
(5)Kathy L.
C'est Magnifique! Hot Lunch Jam... I was a bit hesitant my first visit to The Parish, as I was in the mood for something healthier and light. I didn't know how many options a "Southern-fusion gastropub" had to offer. But, ooh wee! I was pleased to find a warm, spicy, chile & garlic bowl of edamame on the menu, as well as an appetizer of 'build-your-own' crostini with chilled pecan smoked ruby red trout, onion marmalade, roasted garlic, and Dijon. Perfect portion sizes for a light & delightful meal! Another visit, I decided on the grilled petite NY steak salad and was sorely disappointed that it came out in 'wedge' form. I usually do not like to have to deconstruct a salad -- I want it chopped & ready to go, lol! After tasting it, though, I would have gladly spent hours taking it apart...bit by glorious bit. Perfectly cooked med rare lusciousness, with romaine, red onion, gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, anchovy vin, and to-die-for bleu & cream cheese croutons. Alas, even though I initially came in seeking healthier fare, my favorite creation has come to be the Drunken Angel pasta. This exquisite dish is SO rich, with burgundy-bathed angel hair, succulent shrimp and crawfish, lobster broth, and saffron & red pepper cream sauce, that I cannot even finish a lunch portion. Worth every single guilt-laden calorie, haha! The Music of the Night et La Vie Boheme... Music and art seem to be part of the heart and soul of The Parish. They often host musical performers, so make sure to check their website for upcoming events. This past Mardi Gras, we were treated to great live Dixieland and rock-a-billy shows along with a crawfish boil. (I ordered a $12 sampler of Cajun delights -- ooh wee! -- red beans & rice, chicken & andouille gumbo, spicy crawfish hushpuppies, collards, and smoked shrimp étouffée.) They are strong supporters of local art, and rotate the pieces hanging along the walls. Right now, they have some wonderful, very vibrant pieces by Liz Weibler. This past December, they shut down for a few weeks, to expand the operation (located in a strip mall on Oracle). It is indeed roomier and still has an inviting 'Southern pub' feel to it, with bright colors and distressed wood. I often sit at the bar and have had only one occasion that I was unhappy with the service. 3 bartenders -- at a half-empty bar -- failed to offer a food menu (after a very long period of time). They had offered a drinks menu, however, and that was served. Finally, when asked for a menu, they failed to ask if food was indeed wanted (after another extremely long period of time). They were busying themselves cashing out the drawer, etc. This was the only time I can say that I left (without ordering any food!) truly unsatisfied with my visit. Cocktail Counterpoint... In a previous review, I stated that my favorite local cocktail had a rival. Well, it's still a battle...but, as a gin lover, Parish's Dutch Well Water (house-infused cucumber gin, lime juice, peach bitters, and lavender water) is a sure contender. It is incredibly refreshing, and it's perfect for those hot AZ summer days and nights! I believe one of the bartenders said it was his own concoction. Merci! If you're not partial to gin, try the Aqua Vita with Deep Eddy vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry. Delish! They also have an array of craft & import beers, spirits, and offer 2 gluten-free beers. Happy Hour @ The Parish is Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm, $3 wells, drafts, and $4 house wine.
(4)Megan F.
The best! We had a great meal, the hostess was very nice, and I love the renovations that happened over the winter.
(5)Daphne R.
The La Verdad cocktail was excellent and the Ruby Red Trout was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I will be back!
(5)Fred S.
The food sucked! Tilapia, really. Cod is the choice for fish & chips, not Tilapia. Terrible, terrible, terrible!!
(1)Mark S.
Love this place! The staff is really professional and nice, and the food is always outstanding. Everything I've eaten there has been excellent, authentic Cajun, of the highest quality. I withhold the 5th star only because they don't serve Heineken.
(4)Elyse P.
I think The Parish is a solid three-star. The space is pretty small, but doesn't feel cozy. It's got that sparse feel I'm not a fan of with some really odd paint choices (yes, I get they are Mardi Gras colors, but this is pretty literal). We ordered the jerk chicken empenadas to start and neither of us was a fan. They were a bit dry and had a strong ginger taste - but I'm not a ginger person. I got the fish and chips. They were definitely crispy - in fact, the fish was pretty close to perfect. So bravo for that. It would have been a great meal if it had some coleslaw. My husband got the crazy hotdog and enjoyed it. Our friends also seemed to like what they had. The server was very friendly, but we had to ask for water two or three times. I like the concept of the food and I might be back, but I'm not running.
(3)Roberta H.
Without a doubt a 5 star experience! The service is genuine, friendly, fast and always there when you need something. We ordered the Fish Fry and Mussels. I could not think of one thing that would have made either dish better! Yummy! The mussels are a bit rich for someone that has a sensitive digestive system, however I believe they have beat my favorite King Fisher. We will be back again soon.
(5)Melissa J.
This spot is pretty great. I really love the gumbo. It's got awesome flavor and really feels like something you don't eat everyday. My husband likes the burger a lot. It was featured in the paper recently as one of the best in Tucson so he's not alone in that. The hushpuppies are great. The drinks are great. There is this cucumber tequila drink that tastes really refreshing. They also have a big craft beer selection. The only things that aren't awesome are the patio just isn't that scenic, it overlooks a parking lot and Oracle and the fact that if it's really busy and you have to wait to be seated there aren't a lot of places to hang out if the bar is full.
(4)Jennifer D.
I KNOW I KNOW only 2 stars. I honestly feel that I have had better. I had ordered the blackened steak salad, it wasn't a salad to me if you call one stalk of lettuce on a slice of tomato and 3 pieces of burnt cold steak that tasted like it was sitting out a salad that's CRAZY. I'll have to try it again in a future let them fix their kinks, and I can try it again.
(2)Kristy N.
I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews. We convinced our friends who live on the far east side of town that it would be worth the drive to meet us here. It wasn't. We arrived on a Friday night at 5pm and the place was busy. We got the last table available on the patio. We tell our server that we are hungry but most importantly we are thirsty and when she sees our glasses half empty, to bring us another round! I would have thought she would have a vision "Wow, I will be getting a big tip from this table as they are planning on spending $$$ drinking and eating!" but sorry to say this was not her vision, only our broken dream. We had to flag her down to get drinks, to order food, to order more drinks, to order more food, to order more drinks and more drinks and....well you get the picture. We noticed the waitstaff were not wearing uniforms - this really bugs me as when a place is busy, you don't know who works there and who doesn't. Why would a business owner not want their staff to be in a uniform (or uniformally dressed i.e. all in black)? Geez, it's cheap to at least get t-shirts with your name on them for your employees! We ordered appetizers - hush puppies with crawfish, bacon popcorn, french fries, chicken wings, and the pretzel. The hush puppies were amazing and served with this yummy sauce to dip them in - so far so good! The french fries were some of the best any of had ever had! The pretzel was just okay, not worth writing home about. The bacon popcorn was good, not great. The chicken wings were just inedible. We ordered our dinners - the guys ordered the fish and chips and the gals ordered the spicy pork sandwich. I chose hush puppies (for $1.00 extra) instead of fries because I loved them so much. Our dinners arrive and the first thing we notice is the guys fish & chips plates. None of us have ever been to a restaurant, ordered fish and chips and receive 1 PIECE OF FISH!!! Come on, 1 piece of fish!!!!!????? The menu states "worlds crispiest fish" and they got that right - this fish was so over cooked that it died several times. We are still shaking our heads over receiving 1 piece of fish! A friend of mine ate there a week later and had the same thing happen to him so this is their normal portion! Our pork sandwiches looked and tasted very good. However, my hush puppies did not have the yummy sauce that we received with the appetizer order of hush puppies. The owner stops by and I inquire about the sauce only to be told "the sauce only comes with the appetizer order". I ask if I can have some of the sauce and it seemed to be a big imposition asking for more of this sauce ( must have been a shortage) but several minutes later I did receive a thimble full of sauce. I am happy to have this sauce until we get the bill and WOW - they charged us $2.00 for the thimble of sauce!!! Are you kidding me??? We had a lot of sauce left over from our appetizer order and had I known that it wouldn't come with my dinner and I would be charged for extra, we would have kept the sauce.
(2)Shana M.
Great Fish entrée. loved every bite. the bartender Lauren was helpful in making us something we have never had. What a treat. 6 drinks later we said this was the best birthday ever. Love the food,love the drinks and the people who work there are so pleasant. It didn't break the bank,go at Happy Hour.
(5)Johnny C.
I've visited The Parish twice and really have enjoyed both meals here. I confess, I've ordered the same thing both times, but some times you stick with what's good, and Johnny steak and fries are absolutely delicious. The sauce that smothers the steak has the right punch of flavor to it and is so good when mixed in with the fries. My girlfriend liked the flavor of the sauce as well but said it was a bit salty for her taste. I was able to share small tastes of other dishes from those sitting at my table and everything I tried was really good. This place packs flavor in everything they cook. Nice. Some of the plates can get a little pricey but they do give big portions that you get your money's worth and won't leave hungry. The second trip there, they had a talented young girl giving an acoustic performance and they book different small acts (magic, music, etc) to perform. Solid 4.5 stars, push it to 5 star for atmosphere.
(5)Chelsea L.
The parish is my favorite place in Tucson. Steak salad and a glass of wine yes! I had a little birthday party here a while back and even though my friends were being annoying we were all coming and going they handled us with grace. Love the late night menu and great full bar.
(5)Patrick S.
The Parish Burger was nothing but DEELISH!!!! We dish a a garden type salad that was ok but I won't bag on it because that was my wife's pick. I wanted the salmon salad. Oh well. The have expanded here and the atmosphere is got a shabby sheik look that I totally dig. I have been here when the live music is going and they have some local faves that blend in well with the look and food. Dragoon IPA is also worth trying. I was gonna go four stars but what the hell, five it is!!! Don't take my word for it, I encourage anyone to check it out.
(5)Brian M.
Ok the food is still thoroughly excellent but the remodel is not so good. Double front doors introduced a chilling breeze every time it opens and every time the kitchen door opens the dining room is flooded with harsh neon light and you get a great view of all their cleaning fluids neatly stacked on stainless racks? Ambience went down a few notches but food and service are top notch.
(4)Micalah O.
I loved the ambiance but it is a smallish restaurant/bar. The drinks were fantastically fun and the couple I tried where just the right balance of flavor and booze without too much sugar as some cocktails are apt towards. Because it was a Friday evening there was a bit of a delay in getting a table but there was some indoor seating for my friend and I to enjoy our cocktails. Because we are both a little on the adventurous side of gourmet we decided to try the frog legs, they were a little salty for my taste but fun regardless. I had a delicious fish dish for my main course and left very satisfied. Service was great and despite a busy Friday we were able to have a relaxed evening of catching up. We did leave before the band set up, I am grateful because otherwise I think we would have been in direct line of the speakers. However I could see coming back to the bar for an nightcap and some live music to be an added bonus for this side of town.
(4)Anne J.
Just visited the Parish for the first time for a pre-Mardi-Gras NOLA food fix...wow. Busy at 5:15 on a Saturday. Started at the bar - very competent and professional bartenders. Great beer selection - LOVED the Sleepy Dog red ale. Menu is not too long, not too short, and the appetizers looked like more fun than the entrees, so I had the bacon oysters (forgot the actual name) at the bar, and then had the petite NY strip salad and the smoked trout...what can I say, I can eat! Salad was a unique presentation - like a wedge, but with romaine, which required a lot of cutting (chop your own?) but the steak was divine and a nice-sized portion. The pecan smoked trout and its accompaniments were delicious. My husband had the gumbo, and he loved it; I had a taste and wasn't thrilled, but I was rather enjoying my nosh and salad. Obviously too stuffed for dessert. It's LOUD in there, so not the most romantic place, but has a fun-and-funky vibe and a blend of clientele packed into a smallish space. In any case, we really liked it and will be back for more!
(4)Monica F.
Both the food and drinks were wonderful! I had the crawfish hushpuppies and they were spot on. The dip was so good I would like to dip everything in it!
(5)Jennifer D.
Once again I went to the Parish, but this time was for happy hour. We had about 7+ people in our group and we sat on the patio. The service again was amazing!!! I only ordered two cocktails and the amazing BACON POPCORN (which I have fallen in love with) and tell EVERYONE about!!! I had the stolli vanilla vodka and diet coke -- which I have come to love here. Pretty simple drink, but it is delicious. I did try the root beer flavored vodka with soda water....it was decent, but I would have liked it sweeter...maybe next time I'll try it with sugar water or sprite to make it sweeter. It is a great place to go! It is such a fun place to visit and the happy hour is amazing!
(5)Scott N.
4 stars because they have Dixie beer and Basil Hayden's bourbon. respect because the owners are apparently from New Orleans so kudos to that. i'm just here for drinks, which are iced down Buds. plus. food that's coming out smells great but i'm only waiting to eat next door. the bartender is cute and super nice. i'd come back if i had the time. give these guys a chance.
(4)Jeffrey B.
I write this review asking every retired military person to not go to this restaurant. Recently, we called The Parish to make a reservation for a group of 14-20 veterans/military retires and their spouses, whom get together once a month a different Tucson area restaurants to talk, enjoy each others company, while enjoying good food. However, The Parish, was not only very reluctant to host our group they couldn't even be bothered to return our call when they said they would call back. So we have chosen to have our November get together at the Canyon's Crown, they were very happy to host our group.
(1)J O.
Great space, consistently delicious food, enthusiastic staff, reasonable prices, I could go on and on. I have been several times over the last 2 years and I can honestly say each experience was as great as the last. Do yourself a favor, go for lunch or dinner or drinks and appetizers, you will be glad you did and you will go back again and again with friends and family who will fall in love too! Long live The Parish!
(5)Ira Y.
I've had really great food here on ONE occasion, the next three times have been gross. That first time, I had a great fish and chips. Everything about the dish was on point. The next time, the as indicated on the menu, "World's Crispiest Fish and Chips" were soggy, the batter was leathery, and I wondered how long beforehand they had been made, to be honest. They are supposedly 'famous' for their crawfish hushpuppies, but what we got when we ordered was no claim to fame. The balls were all BLACK and clearly way over cooked, but our server assured us that they were "supposed to look like that" they were served with a gross syrupy sauce that I still cant wrap my mind around. This place boasts that they've won award A,B, and C from the Tucson Lifestyle magazine, but everyone knows those awards are bought and paid for and essentially ad space. Enough about the phony awards! Deliver on the culinary front. I still think of that first experience and almost include the Parish in the hopper when thinking of places to go, but I just can't get over thinking that I will be sorry, again, if I go to spend more money at Parish, which, is more expensive for lunch than Vivace. Yeah you know what, not worth it. Also, the atmosphere and decor is terrible and miserably uncomfortable. I really wish this place were better.
(2)Michael K.
Best fish and chips in town! This bar/restaurant is what you would expect to find in a downtown or live/work entertainment district...not in a strip mall on Oracle and Orange Grove. The drink list is amazing and it's enjoyable watching the bartenders do their magic. All of our food arrived in a timely manner and there were no complaints about the entire experience. We'll be back!
(5)Jim H.
I am overdue to redo my original review, which was 3 stars. Have been back multiple times since that 1st mediocre experience & I have become a fan. #1 reason is still the food...it is ALWAYS excellent. Not a big fan of salmon but tried my wife's smoked salmon salad last time & it was the best salad I have ever had in my life. Seems like we have never had the same server more than twice, but service is always anywhere from very good to excellent. Still not crazy about the small draft beer selection & some of the ones offered, but they always have at least 2 I like, so even though I feel like the draft beer list is worth a 1/2 star demerit, I'm gonna keep it at 5. To me there are several "ultimate tests" of a restaurant: 1. Do you go back over & over? 2. Do you recommend it to friends & family? 3. Do you take friends & family to eat there? My answer to all these is YES!
(5)Erika B.
Fabulous time at the Parish last night. Food was excellent - had the Drunken Angel pasta and hubby had the pork chop. Both entrees were very delicious. What shined were the cocktails and the excellent service from our bartender, Nathan. I'm a vodka girl and my husband likes bourbon. He created delicious drinks that suited us perfectly. Great attention to detail and pride in crafting excellent cocktails.
(5)Jennifer C.
I had a date here a few weeks ago and it was my first time visiting. It's a perfect place to meet someone at the bar for a little a happy hour. They only offer one Chardonnay by the glass and it was pretty good. The highlight of the evening (besides the company :)) were the mussels! OMGshh they were so delicious. And the bread that comes with is perfectly crisp and perfect for dipping :) They had some construction going on so business must be going well if they're expanding. I will definitely be back.
(4)Jenni L.
The idea of a southern gastropub is actualized in The Parish. The atmosphere was delightful with a diverse crowd of patrons. The bartenders were funny and able to make up cocktails on the spot. As a southerner transplated to Tucson I had pipe dreams of finding a good Po'Boy. I was floored by the authentic Shrimp Po'Boy with delicious remoulade and hush puppies on the side. I will definitely be back!
(5)Bobbie H.
Yum
(5)Tamica S.
Ok, it helps that the place is right across the street from work. But this is the BEST place for happy hour right now. They have quite a few different kinds of beer which is great, the drinks are pretty cheap and really clever and the food that I've had so far there has been delish. The bacon popcorn at $3 a pop is a must have. The french fries could be a meal themselves. 3 of us split the fries and could barely eat anything else after that. The lamb chorizo is a little spicy but it's a cajun place so I asked for it! My fave is the gumbo. Slow clap. Hats off. Deep bow. All that stuff. I could eat it three times a day. The hush puppies are fantastic, like seriously good. Next on my list is to try out the wings and I am pretty sure it won't dissapoint! Oh, and if you can't make happy hour they do take out for lunch.
(5)Anahj W.
Lived around the corner from this place for years but never wandered in until a friend highly recommended. SO glad we did! Everything we ordered was super delicious and service was great. Will go back for the baked oysters bleu and drunken angel pasta. #Yumalert
(5)Josh H.
Really, really solid food. Taste, value, quality, all that. I had the Haitian pork sandwich, which was great and startlingly spicy (in a delicious way). Good crisp slaw, and dang, those fries, those fries, man. Four stars though? The food choice is sadly limited. Some sandwiches, some salads, and three entrees is not a wide variety. That said, it is of course better to have a small menu done well than a big menu done poorly. I'd probably have been fine with the size of the menu if they had a nightly food special or two, to at least show there's active playing around with ideas and ingredients beyond the occasional menu refresh. I bet there probably are specials on Friday/Saturday, but we went on a Monday so no dice. Additionally, billing as a gastropub and having ~4 beers (good craft beers at least) on tap is a little disappointing. They had a wider variety of bottles, but that isn't draft beer.
(4)Kelly T.
So this place used to be the Game On Sports Grille. It was taken over by the new owners in August and will have a grand opening in December. It is open now, it is just not necessarily complete in terms of decoration and design. I had never been to Game On, so I have no idea how it compares. The Parish is a southern take on the gastropub. Their "construction" menu is an interesting mix of Louisiana inspired cooking and traditional pub food. There are frog legs, gumbo, fish and chips, burgers, wings. The menu is only one page but it covers a lot of ground. I went there last night after hearing about it through Tucson Foodie and the Tucson Citizen. When I walked in the bar was pretty busy but I found a seat. The staff was friendly and the service was great. I perused the menu and ended up ordering the bacon popcorn to start. It was excellent. It's bacon-y, it is spiced to perfection and tastes amazing with the Abita Amber. For my main dish I ordered the shrimp Po Boy. When they brought it out I knew I was in trouble. The sandwich was huge. It is filled with crispy, yet succulent, fried shrimp. It was amazingly tasty but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! Luckily they have no problem boxing it up for you. The fries are hand cut and fried to perfection. They have a relatively modest beer list (compared to Noble Hops or Union) but they do make their own liquor infusions such as, cinnamon bourbon, cucumber gin and basil vodka. The place has a variety of seating options, along with patio seating and an area for large groups. The interior, as it stands, has potential and will be fun and unique when it is finished. The place was a complete surprise, especially for one that hasn't been advertised to death. I'm definitely going again. I love that it is close to where I work and I can easily go there to unwind after a hard day. I went in without expectations and came out feeling satisfied and shocked that the word hadn't been spread. Maybe it supposed to be secret...and if it is you didn't hear about it from me!
(4)Tiffany V.
Food is delicious!! I tasted the crawfish hushpuppies- so crisp and flavorful Goat cheese relleno - i should have ordered two plates fish and chips - crispy fresh fish! the parish burger - perfectly cooked just as a warning .. waitress was pretentiously snobby. food made up for it at least
(5)Rachel A.
I really had a great time here, and was quite impressed! The ambiance decor was great! The food was really good! They seemed like they had a few quirks to get out, but I did go awhile ago, ago so maybe it's better now. Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)Fristedt J.
Wow! that is what i have to say about this fun place. On a recent trip to the tucson area, looking for a good place to eat, we read yelp reviews for this restaurant and decided to give it a try. At first concerned about the reports of a crowded establishment, we decided to try it anyway. Pleasantly we did not have to wait and our service was great by a very welcoming Leezly. We opted for the appetizer of Bacon popcorn, which in my eyes is a must. Next the parish burger- a burgers topped with bleu cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade, Dijon mustard . Definately a great decision. For dessert, we werre talked into a chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake made with bacon crust.... sense a theme? Leezly also was great at recommmending fabulous tap beers to suit our palate(s). By all means take the time to stop and sample the quisine. We ate on A MOnday night around 5:30 pm
(5)Danny L.
Great selection of beers, awesome staff, fantastic food. Must try the Parish burger, it's Burger-brosia!
(5)Megan D.
Fantastic meal! I went here for my birthday dinner - at the recommendation of my fellow yelpers. Upon first impression, I was pleasantly pleased. It wasn't trying to be anything that is was not. The restaurant is relatively small (I would estimate about 12-15 tables) and you seat yourself. I was waiting on my date when I first arrived and was promptly offered a menu and glass of water. When ordering, the waitstaff warned me that the spicy pulled pork is 'very spicy'. They offered to let me try some before making my final decision - which was appreciated. The pork was seasoned with cloves and cinnamon, and was as spicy as the name said. I went ahead and ordered it and traded meals with my man (he had the fish and chips). Both were delish. I especially loved the fries and garlic aioli. Definitely a good experience and I will be going back! Reasonably priced meals and quick service are always refreshing.
(5)Brenda G.
My boyfriend was the one that hears about this place so we tried to for lunch. First impression was that i was small and pretty unique with the pictures on the wall The food was okay, im a picky eater so it was hard for me to find somethibg to eat. Justin got the hotdog and loved it and i got a burger which i had to ask for fries as a side after cause the coslaw was spicy. We will go back for dinner cause there are a couple things we want to try.
(3)Patricia M.
The backyard burger was tasty, along with a fresh salad and a dressing that tasted homemade. Also tried the pimpanadas which were unique in taste with a sweet and spicy flavor, the breading was delish while the jerk chicken was just ok . Found the service to be excellent. It may be a good idea to make a reservation on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations and waited about 20 minutes.
(4)Nick P.
I'll get my only complaint about this place out of the way first: location. You see, their delicious cocktails and incredible bar service are so good that you just want to stay and drink a whole bunch. Since Parish is a northwest haunt and I live downtown, you can imagine what the cab fare would be. Never the less, I've visited Parish twice more since my initial trip and I will say, as a professional drinker, the cab fare is worth it. You would think, at a Southern-style gastropub, trying to find a vegetarian option would gain you only raised eyebrows and a crappy salad. Instead, you get an understanding smile and a "don't worry, the chef has you covered." When they say "covered", they mean that he will cook you something so delicious that you will actually lamet its absence once you've finished it. The service is tip-top, the drinks are SO GOOD and the food will make you want to eat until they have to roll you out the door to your car at closing time.
(5)Ariel T.
The Parish earned 5 stars for their fabulous drinks, gumbo, and fish & chips. The signature drinks were all refreshing, delicious, and attractive. Beware, the tastiness of these treats masks the suprisingly high quantity of alcohol. Cheers to the bartender, you are a giant among men! The gumbo was tasty, full of flavor and an appropriate serving size. It was a little salty, but I approve of heavy handed use of salt (or MSG). The hushpuppies were too dense, bland, and dry. I could have done with a slice of French bread instead. The fish and chips were good, cooked well, but I'm just not a fish and chips kind of girl. However, if fried, flakey, well-seasoned fish butters your bread, I encourage you to order this dish. I felt ambivalent toward the popcorn. The idea sounded grand, but the flavor did not deliver. The bacon was burned and there was not much of it, the pepper was lacking, and the green onions added nothing. This dish ended up tasting like slightly burned buttered popcorn. Another forgettable dish was the coleslaw. The only taste it left on my tongue was bitterness. Get the fries. Now for the detractors: frog's legs, both the shrimp and oyster po-boys, and the spicy Haitian shredded pork sandwich. The frog's legs were chewy and masked by the heavy-handed use of bacon. If there is one thing I hate more than any other foodie faux pa, its overusing bacon. When I order frogs legs, I want to taste the natural sweetness of the meat. This dish was overcooked and unimpressive. (To be fair, the menu states that these are wrapped in bacon. One of my companions ordered them.) The shrimp po-boy lacked flavor, and the oysters in my friend's po-boy were raw. She put on her game face and sucked it up, but she was distressed upon noticing the state of her shellfish. Now to the most disappointing dish, the spicy Haitian pork, for which I had such high hopes. Why would any restaurant serve a dish this spicy? Serving something this hot disqualifies 99.9% of the population from consuming 1/10 of your main dishes. What sort of economic logic is this? It was flavored well, and the bun was delicious, but SERIOUSLY?! Why? Please tone down the heat so more of your customers can enjoy it. I like the ambiance at Parish, and I want to like the food more than I did. I will definitely try it again, I'm curious about the lamb flatbread and the "bacon and eggs." Hopefully next visit I can give this locally owned establishment. One more thing, please toss the neon art. I'm no Leo Stein, but my visit was negatively impacted by huge bright faces staring at me while I ate .
(3)Jon R.
I'm diggin' it. I like stopping by The Parish when I find myself on the NW side of Tucson. In true gastropub style the drinks are unique and delicious the food, although not the best I've ever had, is good and the service follows suit.
(4)Tyler S.
The parish is all around pretty damn good. Its got a nice sized bar for the football fan deep inside of you. The foodie living in your stomach will pop out and dance with joy like a scene from spaceballs! My dad and I went on a Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised to see a sizable bar to cozy up at. They had some nice local brews to choose from as well as the usual chuggers. The staff was very nice and helpful when needed. We ordered a gumbo to cut the edge off of our severe hunger pains. Its was pretty good, it had some kick to it like it should. We then shared the oyster/shrimp po-boy and the pork sandwich. Both were on the DOPE side of the spectrum. Over all the Parish will be a spot that I will frequent for a beer and some delicious goodies for the alien living in my stomach.
(4)Rory J.
Had a very good first visit to the Parish. Two in our group got mixed drinks, both of which were great. Abita beer on tap makes you feel like you are in Lou-Z-Anna. Bacon popcorn was a hit, but hush puppies were cooked too long. Gumbo was decent, not great. The highlight was the shrimp and grits with greens. Fantastic. One person in our party got the pork chop, which was also very good. My rating overall might be closer to 3.5, but there's enough great items to get us back. If you want a bar atmosphere with some good food selections, give it a try.
(4)Ali E.
I just had my birthday dinner here this past Friday and all I can say is WOW! I have loved this restaurant ever since I tried it back in March. My boyfriend said it might not be the best place for a birthday dinner since the restaurant is quite small but it ended up being a great night. Our waiter was Mike and he did a phenomenal job. He was very attentive, gave my friends samples of drinks if they were not sure if they would like something, and just an overall friendly guy. I really do not know why this place does not get 5 stars from everyone. The amount of places in Tucson with flavorful food is very limited and The Parish has the most flavorful food I have had in a long time. The Fish and Chips is definitely my favorite with white truffle aioli for the french fries. My friends also enjoyed the gumbo, hush puppies and the burgers. All in all I love this place!! Thank you parish for making my birthday dinner so much fun and filled with amazingly yummy food.
(5)Jordan C.
I'm a huge fan of good cajun food, but I've been here twice and was underwhelmed both times. The decor is trendy. The adobo pork sandwich didn't taste great (though it was spicy), although there was nothing specifically wrong with it. I had noodles another time that were neither authentic nor very tasty. The hush puppies were fantastic, and the gumbo was pretty good. I think it's a bit overrated, and a little overpriced. The beer selection is okay, but it's not that good.
(2)Uri P.
Giving Parish two stars pains me, because I really wanted to like this place. I am a huge fan of hush puppies, gumbo, jambalaya, Abita, the New Orleans Saints, and most things big and easy. Furthermore, Tucson hasn't had a good cajun restaurant since the French Quarter closed years ago. Because of all that, I will start by focusing on the good. Parish has some excellent drinks, although their Sazerac is missing absinthe, and their bacon pop corn was a fine accompaniment to the alcohol, if surprisingly less bacony than the name suggests. The fish and chips were exactly what a person wants when they order fish and chips. The gumbo was fine as well. Prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, the rest of the food my group ordered ranged from bland to unpalatable. The frogs' legs were rubbery, and the bacon overpowered the taste of the frog, possibly for the better. My shrimp po boy looked right, but tasted like bread and not much more. My wife's oyster po boy saw my po boy's bland, and raised it undercooked. The Haitian pulled pork sandwich was really, really hot, which our waitress warned us about, but otherwise tasted mostly like vinegar, which she did not. The hush puppies were dry, dense, and slightly overcooked.
(2)John C.
Drop in for good food and great drinks!!!!!! Their menu is very southern/Creole/Louisiana swamp meets Sonora style eatin'. I tried their frog legs which were succulently wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection. The bacon and scallion popcorn was an addicting starter! We had a burger which was juicy and tasteful, and the pulled pork sandwich which was OUTRAGEOUSLY Hot!!!!!! It was a jerk spiced concoction that was marinated in a habanero mix. I love spicy food and use "ghost chili" and habanero on regular occasion, but this sandwich gave me all that I could handle!!! It took me some time and alot of iced tea refills to finish it! Their bar is stocked with some of the best micro brews (Abita - Louisiana) and Belgian favorites, but their mix drinks are far and above the stars of the show! Their head bartender has an arsenal of infused libations at his disposal with which he produces some of the greatest cocktails in the West! Try his muddled Aztec chocolate Old Fashioned!! See and drink for yourself!
(4)Cait K.
Tiny but so worth the wait. You have to try the pretzel bites and the Amazing cheese dipping sauce that has some kick. The fish and chips and gumbo are delicious. I love that the servers don't have to wear some tacky uniform and all look like clones. This place has character that so many other restaurants lack.
(4)Jenna B.
The Parish Burger is the best burger in town. Get it just the way it comes, even if you don't like blue cheese. Trust me. The bacon popcorn is also a must - a perfect way to start the meal or to have a salty pairing with a cold beer.
(5)Jamie P.
The Tucson sun deceived me -- as a NM desert dweller myself I figured I could handle it. I stayed out by the pool at my hotel all day and I was pretty fried by the time that I went to dinner at The Parish. That is why, when I took my first bite of the Lamb Charizo flat bread, I thought that I was hallucinating. Or maybe I'd reached my end and somehow made it past Saint Peter. It was simply phenomenal. The spicy charizo was perfectly seasoned, the goat cheese was a tangy compliment to the lamb and that herb aioli cooled it all down. I was not willing to share, but just to ensure my continued mortal existence, I gave my husband one bite to confirm its deliciousness. And OH THE DRINKS. Beers galore and cocktails made from house infused liquors. What more could a sun-soaked girl ask for? This place is small, funky and seriously tasty. Go early or prepare wait for a table to open up, because even at 6 PM on a Tuesday night they were already packed, and with good reason: Tucsonites have good taste!
(5)Tee L.
The service here was great. Our server was super friendly and a man who I believe was the manager greeted us at least twice to make sure everything was ok. The restaurant is definitely small with probably about 10 small tables and a bar. My husband and I got the crawfish hushpuppies as an appetizer, they could have been a little more moist but were spicy and good. I got the pulled pork sandwich, which was great and had the right amount of cilantro and condiments. My husband got the fish and chips and enjoyed it as well. The beer was called Akira Amber and was amazing! With that and my soda, the meal came to about $38 total. We will be back for sure.
(4)Ann M.
The bacon popcorn is addicting. The portions are large and the specialty drinks are amazing. I wish there was one on the eastside.
(5)Rob E.
Try the parish burger! I don't even like red onions, but the red onion marmalade on it is awesome! I definitely recommend coming here for good food, good drinks, and good company
(5)Rob D.
Great place. Enjoyed food.
(4)Stacey Y.
We've seen this place several times as it's next to Sushi on Oracle, and always wondered about it. So, what the hay, let's try it. There's some outside seating, but we decided to sit inside. It's not a big place, but decent amount of seating. For a Tuesday, there was still a good amount of people there. That's a plus since I do not like being the only patron in the restaurant. They have a pretty good menu selection, but if you're not a pork eater, then beware because a majority of the menu has bacon or some type of pork. And unfortunately the bf doesn't eat pork, which equals limited choices. They have a good list of craft beers and interesting infused liqueurs. Okay, so the food- I had the lamb chorizo flat bread and the bf had the parish burger sans the bacon with fries. The lamb chorizo had some really bold flavors- spiced lamb, goat cheese, kalamata spread and some sauce heavily drizzled over everything then garnished with cilantro. I love bold flavor dishes, but this was quite rich! At some point, the cheese and sauce slightly overpowered the lamb, but I guess the beer help cut the richness. The parish burger was tasty and it was topped with bleu cheese and an onion marmalade. The sweetness of the marmalade was yummy, but we hoped for a little more bleu cheese. The fries were okay, nothing special. The bf thought they were a little hard. All in all nice bold flavor combinations and beer selection. Not bad, and I have high hopes for a gastropub in Tucson. There were some other menu items that piqued my interest, and I'll go again to try other items... maybe not with the bf.
(3)Mary N.
We made the mistake of not making reservations but this place was worth the wait! We had unbelievable seafood pasta with toast. They were very accommodating to my shrimp allergy and substituted crawfish at no charge. The bacon popcorn was to die for and the fun beer selection made it an even better experience. The decorations were very authentic. I will be returning with more friends in the future.
(5)Jennifer B.
Oh, baby. The Parish isn't as sexy as I imagined it to be. I get that the Parish is going for a New Orleans style, but lime green walls stick out in a weird way. And for being a gastropub, their menu emphasizes a lot of terrible domestic beers :( Although they were bone dry on a handful of beers that sounded good, Mr. Food for Todd and I did manage to find some tasty beers, including a delicious dark amber. Todd also ordered The Doctor, which was really strong! As for food, we ordered the bacon popcorn, the steak salad, and a parish burger. The bacon popcorn was a little heavy on the bacon grease (hahaha), but the steak and tomatoes on the salad were seasoned well and the fries were definitely memorable. Can't wait to go back and try more beers! Mr. Food for Todd and I went alone, but they have seating in the back for groups, too!
(4)Taylor L.
Let's start with the good things - The gumbo is excellent. Very flavorful. I loved the little fried hushpuppies too... yum. They have a beer I loved - the buddha? The bad things were pretty bad though. Our bartender was a wee bit *too* familiar. I think it's important to have a certain amount of customer service/professionalism. But maybe that's just me. He was arguing with another customer across the bar... loudly... It just doesn't add to a nice dining experience. I have to say though, he was very friendly to us. The service was a bit slow considering there were hardly any other customers. Against my better judgement, I tried the fried oyster poboy. Yuck. The oysters were incredibly fishy. The bartender tried to convince me that that's "just how oysters taste." No. I was ill the next day. After only 3 bites. Maybe it wasn't the bad oysters, maybe it was the 60 bucks I dropped on a unhealthy, and not to mention kindof yucky, way too casual dinner. hmmm I'd like to give this place another try, I think after they get the kinks out, it'll be a much better experience.
(2)Juan B.
I gave it a third try, cause I wanted to like the place, yes... it's great inside, kinda small, great ambiance and live music. The food is just ok, the gumbo not very good, and I say on the verge of being better, but they haven't gotten there, I have played music there, people are great and the owners are very nice, I see mixed reviews here. I have been to some great places for New Orleans food, in Chicago, and I can tell you their food falls short, sorry to say, again, I like the place. Some may disagree with me, but again, I'm from Chicago were the food is fantastic....
(3)John D.
This is a weird review for me to write because I actually did not fully enjoy the food that I got at The Parish. This was the first time I had frog legs and The Parish offers them as an appetizer wrapped in bacon. Unfortunately the bacon was very overcooked. Some people like bacon this way but I do not. This is just a personal preference though so others might enjoy this appetizer, especially if they've never had frog legs before. For an entree I had the Spicy Haitian Shredded Pork and it was way too spicy. To be fair, my waiter warned me about the spiciness and this could just be my intolerance for extremely spicy foods. Again, this might just be a personal preference. The fries that came with it were very lifeless but the aioli I ordered with them made them much better. On the other hand, my wife throughly enjoyed her Shrimp Po'Boy and we both enjoyed our dessert of Chocolate Bread Pudding. I feel like I just picked the wrong appetizer and entree for me which is why I'm giving The Parish an average review.
(3)Mark B.
Nice setting, great service, but only so-so food. I really wish there was a place in Tucson that had decent Oyster Po Boys. The servers and management here was appropriately attentive and the food was ok, but I am not sure it was enough to get me to come back. Might have to try it for appetizers and drinks sometime just because our service was so good.
(3)Lucy C.
LOVE. Ate here 3x within 10 days. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in Tucson in a long time! The menu is small but creative and done extremely well. I've loved everything I've had and can't wait to go through the menu (note to self, return a few more times before the post holiday diet starts). Some of the standouts: 'bacon & egg' - I thought about this dish for days after I had it. It's crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet...just completely awesome. Parish burger - definitely up there as one of the best burgers ever! Perfect amount of blue cheese, not overwhelming at all. Spicy pulled pork - it is spicy and so delicious! bacon popcorn - addictive frog legs - crispy & tender As far as ambiance, they worked with what they had and I don't mean that in a rude way. (I actually respect it). They obviously didn't have the big budgets of places like Union Public House but it's comfortable. It's not a place to see & be seen but if you're into that, I'd advise you to go here for dinner then move onto the pretty people places.
(5)Vera Marie B.
I wanted to like this place a lot because I do love Cajun food and culture. However, I was disappointed. The ambiance is fine. Noisy, but after all it is a bar. The food just seemed to fall flat. The chicken gumbo was mush and the taste was of the throw-a-lot-of-hot-sauce-on-it variety that has no taste beneath the "hot." The hush puppies were rather boring and disappointing. We tried the bread pudding, which is one of my favorite things about New Orleans, and didn't care for the embellishment of chocolate. Bring back the traditional whiskey sauce. Cheerful, helpful service and reasonable prices, though.
(3)Hannah D.
I moved from New Orleans to Tucson a few years ago. This place is way better than the "tourist" destinations in NOLA. The gumbo and hushpuppies are insanely good. And I CRAVE their burgers. The bartenders and servers are always wonderful. A further testament to the skill of the chef - my grandfather loved frogs legs, but this is the first place I've actually really enjoyed eating them. Just one question - when are you going to open a second location downtown, Parish?
(5)Ginger S.
I love what they have done with the space and the ambiance is great! I ordered the root-beer vodka ~ house infused specialty to my dismay they were OUT! So I ordered up a lemon drop martini (awful) but moving on to the GUMBO, oh yea baby it was the best thing I have had since having it at the FRENCH QTR years ago ( my understanding it is same owner). My hubby and I both love Gumbo and we can't wait to go back it was so delicious and the hush puppies on the side were absolutely oh so yummy! happy hour pricing is great!
(4)Tommy T.
The GOOD, the BAD, & UGLY!!! Start with the GOOD, food overall has been great I have been there 3 times now and its been great with the exception of the pretzel bits that were outstanding on the first trip but nasty on the second. the BAD, chairs, tables and limited menu and space, but the place is trying, and i give them much credit for the budget, i guess? the UGLY is the outside patio, they could really utilize this but you look at it and its not very inviting. Let's work on filling this space with pots flowers umbrellas etc. Good Luck i will continue to go this this cool concept of a place. a bit pricey!! Great beer by the way!! Tommy
(4)stephanie B.
I went to Parish for lunch with a coworker after reading the glowing reviews here on yelp. My experience was not bad but also not likely to make me rush back. There are several comments on the decor and I did not have a problem with that. Maybe they have spruced the place up prior to my visit, but I found it inviting. They have used a lot of color, some art work and have smallish tvs every direction you look. There is a weird little loungey area in the back that looks like it should be in a hookah bar. We were greeted from someone behind the bar as soon as we walked in and told to sit where we like - OK - no problem. Our server sought us out quickly and offered drinks. We decided to split the shrimp po' boy and the jamaican jerk pulled pork sandwich - both with hand cut fries. We didn't wait too long for our food and when it arrived it was hot. We both liked the po'boy better than the pulled pork, but it was not spectacular - It could have used more shrimp - the ones there were tasty - but I had to strategically move them around to get shrimp in every bite. The pulled pork had a little too much of a spice that neither of us enjoyed. I normally like jerk spices and I realize that like curries they can vary a lot, this one was not to my liking and I found the pork a little to mushy. Both sandwiches had more bread than filling. The fries were good - hot, slightly salty, cooked to a nice golden brown. The one thing that bothered me the most about my experience was that both of the two women that served us had long hair and wore it down. To all Servers - please wear clean clothes (no animal or human hair bleh) and wear your hair back! I dont want anyone's hair in my food, near my food, hanging over me or my food ....
(2)Stewart C.
Been there twice probably gonna hold off for a while... needs some work inside but that really has nothing to do with my 3 star. Food was pretty good, drinks were lame, uninventive and some lacked flavor. I know infusions are cool these days but not when you just put freakin' candy in them... that's not infusing anything, that's dissolving. Ton's of fried stuff and not to many ways around it if you're not into it like my wife. Pretzels were good, shrimp fritters were greasy. I had the pork... good flavor. Waitress was nice enough, lacked any enthusiasim and it was a pretty slow experiance but that's what we were going for, fortunatly. I just feel like that spot is cursed... good luck.
(3)Dorie S.
I am a huge foodie person and got excited when my friend was down to try this place since the menu seemed so good. Came here last night (Saturday night) around 7:15, it was not crazy busy, but a table had just opened when we walked in. We decided to just order wine instead of drinks, but the drinks did sound amazing. (Next time, will be ordering them for sure!) We were tempted to try an appetizer, but decided we should just stick with dinner. We ordered the gumbo and the blue cheese burger. The gumbo was to die for, lots of flavor and decent portion size. The burger was out of this world. We like it medium rare and they cookied it PERFECTLY. It was flavorful, moist, and definitely a good burger. The gumbo came with hushpuppies, it was amazing, tons of flavor and not dry AT ALL! Very moist, I could not stop eating them! Overall, I cannot wait to come back here!
(5)Molly H.
This little gem won't be a secret for long. This weekend was the grand opening, but it seems fellow Yelpers and foodies have been sampling the fare here for a couple weeks. And OH, EM, GEE, the food is friggin awesome. When we came in for a Sunday brunch/lunch, only a few regulars sat at the bar watching various football games. First off, there are regulars already... it's been open for one weekend. So that should tell you something. The staff was moving slow and just getting things started (by all appearances, it had been a very late night for them). We started with $2 Abita Ambers (A NOLA microbrew). All the domestic taps were $2, so pretty much, woohoo already. Then we got some bacon popcorn and The Man ordered the gumbo while I choose fish and chips. The bacon popcorn was buttery and peppery. The PERFECT complement to an ice cold beer. Bar nuts are sooooo boring. I say, bring on the bacon popcorn! The fish and chips, billed as "the crispiest" was indeed crispy, the fish was beautifully cooked, and the batter was full of flavor. The gumbo was also outstanding and the little hushpuppies served alongside did soul food proud. Pssst, watch out Abbey... If there is one theme running through The Parish (besides New Orleans, of course) it is well-seasoned. Like every step of the way, seasoned, then cooked, then seasoned again. I'm a fan. It is the true difference of from-scratch cooking and it is a difference you can taste. So, with sadness I write this review. Why sad? I'm afraid everyone will soon know about my secret place and I don't want to share. I'm selfish, so there.
(4)Donovan M.
Ordered the namesake burger, which was exceptional. I'm always annoyed w/ a soggy bun, but this was perfection as were the hush puppies. The food was creative, well presented, and delish! Only seat available was at the bar, bit crowded on a Friday night, but bar staff were very attentive. Decor definitely leaves something to be desired, but then I did come for the food!
(5)Kirk A.
The goat cheese chili rellano is superb as is the gumbo. Definitely have hush puppies.
(5)Steven S.
I have been here a few times and I must say this small place packs a big punch. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich with a small cup of gumbo. The flavors were strong and unique making each bite richer. Great assortment of beers and house infused vodkas make this place unique. the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely check this gem out. My only complaint is that the jazz music was a little loud especially for lunch. keep it up.
(4)Sunshine R.
Awesome cocktails and great food
(5)Nolan S.
Awesome food, great beer selection. Pulled pork is great although it has seemed to get less spicy over time. Crawfish hush puppies are fantastic. They make some great mixed drinks too.
(4)Chuck P.
best gumbo since Royal Street!
(4)Brian Z.
I can't even explain how excited I was to finally give this place a taste. I heard the reviews, I've seen the menu. Bacon wrapped frogs legs? Bacon popcorn? drunken pasta? I was certain that this southern bistro would look my palate straight in the eyes, say "you got a perdy mouf" and then make my taste buds squeal like a piggy... SQUEAL, PIGGY! ....Sadly this was not quite the case. When walking in I felt the vibe of a locals' only pub, crazy signs on the wall, jackolopes hanging over the bar, but the first thing I noticed was the size. Small spaces are normally my favorite, but because of the layout you feel exposed instead of cozy, a weird feeling for such a small space. But no big deal, you can't taste atmosphere, the food is what is important and I was ready for a feast. My friend and I each got an appetizer, For myself, the frogs legs, which I have never had before and was excited to give a try. For my friend the bacon popcorn. Both have received high praise. The popcorn came first, still popping and sizzling, my taste buds fantasized the taste of bacon, popped corn, spices and seasons that would show an intriguing twist on a southern bistros vision of popcorn. I put the popcorn in my mouth and it tasted.... well.. just like popcorn. No Bacon flavor, no real spices or glazes. Now don't get me wrong, it was good popcorn, cooked in half bacon fat, half oil, it would definitely be a prime pick over movie popcorn if i was going to the cinema. but besides that there was nothing I could see that made this outstanding, I shrugged it off and just accepted it as good bar food (the popcorn would be AMAZING if you were drunk and wanting a snack). Next was the frog legs, and I must say, this did catch me by surprise. The frog legs were perfectly seasoned, bacon delicious, however the amphibious creature who's limbs I was eating started to taste too fishy for me and eventually lost my appetite for them, Just not for me personally I guess, but nevertheless I simply wasn't anything that popped for me. Now was time for the entree's. The Gumbo and side of hush-puppies for myself and the Drunken pasta for the lady. I tried the crawfish hushpuppies... FINALLY, just delicious, fried balls of goodness, perfectly flavored. However the Gumbo was not as outstanding. Once again it was good, but it wasn't fantastic. all in all the only thing that really told my taste buds to squeal was my friends dish, the drunken pasta, a Bouillabaisse style dish of freakin deliciousness. Overall: "The Parish" Is a place with unlimited potential. A southern bistro willing to take risks with frog legs, bacon grease, and even a yellow pepper vodka cocktail. These are things you would hope to see from hybrid food, and lets face it, risky food is half the fun. However none of these risks seemed to impress, nor was it anything special enough for me to go back for. However I feel like i need to give this place a second try just to be sure, so....... to be continued... ladies and gentlemen...
(3)Marnel C.
I absolutely love this place & the food is awesome! The pork chop is like no other I've ever seen or tasted! Bacon popcorn rocks & I just love all of their funky cool drinks!
(5)Cragganmore C.
Not a bad place and would have gotten a four star except for one of our entrees. We liked the cocktail program. Nicely themed drinks, interesting recipes, on point presentation of the drinks we sampled. The interior was what I expected from an old Chuy's. Staff was friendly and gave decent service. Small plates are nice. The stand out was the "bacon and eggs." Shrimp grits with braised pork belly and an perfectly poached egg. Well conceived and well executed. The gumbo was well made. The rue was deep and flavorful with nice chucks of sausage and chicken. The problem was the fish and chips. The fries were just fine but the fish was horrible. The basic problem was the filet itself. I'm not sure what type of fish this was but it tasted muddy and was strongly bad flavored. We would go again but I would not order the fish again.
(3)d m.
We visited The Parish on a Saturday night & there was no wait. Service was fairly quick but I have to note, this is not a kid friendly place nor is it conducive to a quiet table for two..the place is very loud & cramped. We ordered and ice tea & soda, they came fairly quick but the ice tea tasted like water. We decided to try the pulled pork & fish & chips with hush puppies. The portions were mediocre, one thin piece of fish about 3x4 on a plate of fries. The dipping sauce was a mayo based sauce, and it was tasty, as were the fries. The hush puppies were very good. The pork sandwich was very over powering and extremely spicy. Spicy generally means spice..not so hot you can't finish it. The presentation of the food is very nice..but presentation doesn't fill you up. All in all it was a good try at a meal, but we did leave hungry simply because we could not finish the sandwich and there was one piece of fish...but that wasn't the worst of it. My husband tends to get major headaches when cheap oil like canola or soy is used..and sure enough, within a half hour of leaving this place we both had severe headaches and body cramps. We felt like we had been hit by a Mack truck. The pains passed in about 3 hours. All in all, I say May's Counter - another sports bar type place, has better food, better atmosphere, better portions and we can eat there without feeling like crap.
(2)James Y.
Great food, friendly and attentive service, and nice atmosphere. This is not a sports bar, as some have eluded to in t heir reviews, but a southern influenced gastropub. It can be loud, as this is not a large establishment, but its not what I would call overwhelming. I would absolutely return the next time I'm in Tucson. I might even try one of their specialty cocktails constructed with house made infused vodka, gin or bourbon.
(4)Ryan Y.
Neat place to get good food. I had the aptly named drunken angel pasta dish. Very good flavors and a hearty portion. The shrimp was perhaps a bit overcooked but the taste was excellent. My parents got the gumbo and an eggplant croquet sandwich. Both were very good. Also this place will not compromise quality of its food. We had to wait a but for our order because one of our dishes was not up to standards of the kitchen. The wait staff was very friendly in explaining what was happening. Also great service. You won't regret coming here. Especially if you like the gastropub style of restaurant.
(4)Tyler S.
Not sure I would call it a gastropub, but it's pretty badass and one of the only places to get New Orleans style food! I love the sandwiches, especially the shrimp po boy. The bacon popcorn is good too, but a little salty. Salty makes you drink more though, so I like where their head is at. They infuse some of their own alcohols and their signature drink list is top notch. I don't love the atmosphere, but someone said it used to a be a Chuy's so working from that I guess they did a pretty good job. The service is great and it seems like one of those kind of places where the owner is always around talking to people, working and making sure everything is going well. I like that and it shows how much they care. My only issue is the beers. You call yourself a gastropub, but only have 8 beers on tap and they consist of Bud light, Miller lite, Fat Tire and crap like that? Come on... Check out 1702 and Noble Hops beer lists and make some changes and I'll be there in a second! Great place either way though and I'll be in again soon.
(4)A F.
The décor is interesting a lot of black tile, eclectic and chic at the same time and jazz music was playing in the background. They have a decent bar with a good selection of craft beers. The service was spot on not pushy, but attentive and very friendly. Not that fake "I'm Josh I'll be you server" I do agree with Jennifer P. that I was under whelmed with the menu. They need to expand it, but I did like what they had. The first item I ordered that looked interesting was a bacon and egg dinner, but they were out of it. I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy sandwich. It was cooked perfectly and the bread was fresh. Very delicious, I would order it again. I got the bread pudding for desert. It's one of my favorite desserts. Most of the time I order it I am disappointed, but this was a treat. It was light and tasty and perfectly cooked. It has a light crème sauce that accented it flawlessly. But the thing that made it stand out was a piece of chocolate dipped bacon that was on the top. Sounds weird but it was awesome. Best bread pudding I have had in AZ. Excellent.
(4)ryan w.
Dyn-o-mite! This was a great find. Thank you Yelpers. The pork belly , egg app was awesome and the Haitian pulled pork sandwich was great with good heat, Great service, welcoming and attentive! Good beer list also. Next time I am in town, I will be back.
(5)Ed C.
Worst food I and my wife have ever eaten. Buns were old and hard (not by design) Pickle had black spots didn't sample it. Salad was nothing special very pedestrian not worth 8 bucks. Service was good. That was our first and last visit. Although we must have missed something because the star ratings were good. As I said we won't be going back.
(1)Mark A.
Tucson being the small town it is, and sometimes not. I had never even heard of the place until running in to Jon the bartender Saturday, then when I went to do my taxes Bryce my tax guy told me he was on e of the owners. I don't go north of River to often but did tonight. I had the Parish burger and it was the bomb, fresh cut fries, almost too much food. Sat on the patio, not super big but adequate, the service was great. Small place and wasn't super crowded. Even tough it is out of my normal stomping grounds I will go back again and again.
(4)Emily G.
My sister and I were looking for a fun place to go to dinner this weekend, and one of my friends is always raving about The Parish, so we figured why not? Totally wish we would have come here sooner! Such a cool little restaurant! The drinks- OMG. They have house-infused vodkas- which is by far the fastest way to my heart. I had the Parishioner- basil-infused vodka, lemon juice and grape fruit bitters. Seriously, the most refreshing drink I have had in a while. It was perfect. My sister had the Aqua Vida- vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry juice, it was slightly sweeter than my drink but perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon and perfect amount of mint. The food- we did what we always do when we get to a new restaurant- Tour de appetizers. We chose four- the pimpanadas, the fries, the goat cheese relleno, and the bacon and eggs. The pimpanadas- filled with jerk chicken, topped with peach marmalade and spiced plantains- delicious, but not my favorite app here. The fries- delicious and served with 3 dipping sauces. I will be craving these at midnight for the rest of my life. The goat cheese relleno was perfect, so delicious. The bacon and eggs was by far my favorite. The egg was poached to perfection, the pork belly was delicious and cooked to perfects, but the icing on the cake was the grit cake- amazing, cheese, crispy- I will never eat normal grits again, only in the form of a deep fried nugget. Next time we will save room for dessert. The service- the waiter was super friendly and encouraging of our choices. The atmosphere- I love it! It has such an organic feel. It feels like how I would decorate my house. Some of the new restaurants in town feel so fake- like perfectly decorated. This place has a mishmash feel that makes you feel at home! The bar is great and the colors are awesome. Love the church pew booths. If you haven't been here, go tonight!
(5)Leslie M.
Whoa! Excellent food and atmosphere. Family and I just had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. We started out with the bacon popcorn followed by the shrimp poor boys. The food was excellent, and the staff was very friendly.
(4)LJ D.
Stopped in this week and am gonna have to bring them down a star. They had the most awesome Sleepy Dog Red Rover Ale on draft and they swapped it out for a hefeweizen. Honestly. I would drive across town for a good beer on draft but i wouldn't drive six blocks for a run-of-the-mill hefeweizen. Shame. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) Gotta say the same about the new change in menu. Don't get me wrong, I still like Po Boy and the Parish Burger and the Fish and Chips but the appetizers are lacking. They have a really good oyster appetizer and, of course, the bacon popcorn will always be good but they get old after a while so I'm looking for the awesome wings they had - which are gone now. I just don't understand change for the sake of change. If you've got something that works - keep it. I'll probably go back - I'm pulling for these guys - but not as often for sure. Even the crowd seemed to realize it because it was pretty thin. Shame.
(3)joe y.
This place is awesome! Whatever you order, if it sounds good, it's going to be amazing. My wife and I have had the frog legs, the goat cheese relleno, the blackened streak salad (and added blackened shrimp to that), the big hippie, the fish and chips and the fries... JUST PLAIN AWESOME! If you partake in adult beverages, pair it all with Abita beers or the great selection of infused liquor. You will leave saying, "when are we coming back? SOON!"
(5)Jason C.
The Parish is a treat to explore. Take advantage of their unique and artfully creative menu options. And that's not the only thing they've got going for them--the bartenders are just as creative and capable as the culinary staff. Had a great rum-based cocktail with OJ, and balnced notes of ginger and vanilla. That drink was outstanding! I opted for the chipotle-smoked salmon salad because I'm watching my girlish figure--Not for the faint of heart as the flavors are rich and textures are anything but subtle. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Think twice before ordering this entree if you're on a date however--smoked salmon, onions--get the picture? Put the Parish on your "to do" list. #Toby Keith's bar/grill is just down the street on Oracle as is Sir Veza's. Two bars at polar opposites to add to an evening of fun!
(4)Karl S.
Been wanting to try this place out. Finally made a stop the other night. We enjoyed the place. Kinda funky. Staff easy going & friendly. It was a week night. The place was about 3/4's full. Busy, but not crazy nuts. The better half had the pretzels and a bowl of gumbo. Your humble author had a cup of gumbo and the steak salad. All tasty. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Kelley S.
Yum. Pretty good food here. Ordered the frog legs wrapped in bacon. They had a green onion dip w/it. They were good. They really did taste a lot like chicken. My bf ordered a shrimp po'boy with a side of gumbo.I ordered the spicy Haitian pulled pork and also the gumbo. His po'boy was ok. The proportions were off. There was too much bread and too little shrimp and filling. It was a bland tasting sandwich. My spicy Haitian pulled pork was pretty amazing. It is very spicy so if you're not a fan of spice I wouldn't get this. The flavors were great. It was topped w/cilantro and coleslaw. Yum!! Gumbo!!! My first time having gumbo and it was great! Nice and hot. Flavors were fantastic. Big pieces of andouille sausage and shredded chicken. Quite good. The menu is kind of small but as far as I could tell from our order, they're more about quality of food over quantity. And I am a fan of that! P.s. The decor was very hip. I loved the abstract art on the walls.
(4)Danielle F.
While they have a few kinks to work out, it was a good dining experience. The shrimp po-boy was great! The shrimp was perfectly prepared and well seasoned. I also enjoyed the bacon popcorn, though I felt the popcorn tasted a tad bit burnt. The concept is a good one that needs to be perfected. I sampled a classic wing and found the spices to be spot on and the meat to be very juicy, though another diner at my table had an undercooked wing. The hand-cut fries were absolutely perfect. The decor left a bit to be desired. I heard someone else say that it felt like eating on 4th Avenue and I agree. I was hoping for something more. Aside from the food (which just needs consistency in quality), the other area that needs improvement is the service. We were greeted right away and asked for drinks in a timely manner by a very friendly person. We later found that she was not our server, but the bartender. The server rarely checked back, and left much to be desired. I will definitely go back, but will need to talk the other people I ate with into going and giving it a second chance.
(3)Paul T.
Very limited seating other than barstools. BBQ was out of stock on our visit; must be good. Service was iffy, sometimes right on time, other times MIA. I enjoyed the food.
(3)Mindy S.
First off, I have only visited The Parish twice, due to proximity issues - I have no urge to drive drunk from Oracle & Orange Grove back to Downtown, and it would be nearly impossible to not get trashed, thanks to $3 you-call-it happy hours on weekdays. Yeah, that's right - $3 - whatever you want - four straight hours Monday-Friday. What?!?!? On my first visit, I went for a friend's birthday dinner (well, the drinking post-dinner portion), and only tried the popcorn. Not a fan, but I suspect it had been out on the table for a while before I arrived, and I feel like my dad somehow knows it from 2 states away every time I eat anything involving bacon, so there was an element of Jewish guilt involved. I was driving, so no chugging dangerous amounts of bourbon as I normally would, but that night they had a Saturnalia event ($5 wine tasting w/ a d.j.), so I participated in that rather than enjoy any of the house cocktails, although the 10-15 other people I was with were raving about them. Most importantly, the birthday boy was extremely happy with his food & drinks. The second time I went, it was around 4:00 in the afternoon, and I was REALLY pissed off. I was trapped on that side of town, screwing around with the DMV & their massive computer failure. I sat at the bar, slammed a Maker's & Coke, and checked out the food menu. Not a lot of choices for someone who doesn't really eat seafood or pork, so I ordered the pretzel bites. The bartender (who was really nice) informs me about five minutes later that they're out. During Friday happy hour?!?!? If we ran out of pretzels where I work right before happy hour (or ever), heads would roll. So, I get the goat cheese relleno (minus the bacon), hoping it wouldn't be a total nightmare. It was SO good!!! Overflowing with goat cheese, perfectly cooked & paired with the pico and balsamic drizzle - I was really happy with it. Ordered another Maker's & Coke, chatted with a guy about working in record stores, then got up & left. Got into my car, realized I was pretty much drunk ($6!), went across the street and made ill-advised, drunk purchases at T.J. Maxx ($42) until I was sober enough to drive home. Minus one star because: the menu could be a bit bigger, and provide more options for people who don't do pork, shellfish, etc. Also, it's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but the interior is a bit cheap-looking. This shouldn't really matter, but I think we all know that it kind of does. Ideally, they would run a shuttle to/from the downtown area, but I understand that this is merely a pipe dream. However, if you, Parish, were to give me what no one else in town has been able to give me - a GOOD shredded bbq beef sandwich - I would be your b!tch forever. Think about it...
(4)Jennifer D.
I went here while I was in Tucson for work. The staff was super Friendly the gumbo was delis hand the beer menu was amazing! The guy sitting next to me had the shrimp and grits and it smelled like heaven! You can't go wrong.
(4)Karen L.
I've been reading about the Parish for awhile. Other reviewers were right about the burgers....ours was yummy. Nicely seasoned, properly cooked. Fries were very good too. I tried the pretzel bites and wasn't impressed. They were just salted bread and the sauce was too hot for me. However, the chocolate chip bread pudding was yummy. The best thing was a great selection of beers. Also the service was friendly and we never wanted for anything.
(4)Joe M.
We were seated promptly , informed of specials and left for or waitperson. The waitstaff was excellent. Drinks came quickly, When it came time to order the menu's were provided. promptly Nice touch! Attention when we needed to order, occurred instantly! Dad and I had the Hot Legs (frog legs wrapped in bacon), my first time. Skeptical, I bit into a wonderful morsel that exploded lots of flavor in my mouth! The dinner was Fish and Chips for us both. The fish was fresh tasting and the batter was excellent and crunchy. No preponderant residual of grease, done just right. The fries are out of this world! Also done to perfection. I don't know who is running the kitchen but Kudos, man, Kudos! ( I don't care at all for Greasy foods) The beer selection was thin for me, but excellent for Tucson's tastes. We had the Mirror Pond pale ale/bottle. The service was beyond reproach though! Never intrusive but always on the spot.It was like there was a captain for our table, plotting our dinner course. It was perhaps the most wonderful experience I have had in Tucson for some time. The only critique I have to offer is to put some tinting 1/2 way down the windows to cut the glare but keep the great ambiance! Great work guys, ask your boss for more pay, cause I'm coming back and it's worth it.
(4)Darcy C.
We stayed at Loews Ventana Canyon and came down for dinner one night. The Parish is a great little spot. We shared the pretzel fondue which was pretty tasty and then saved the spicy cheese dip for our fries (that was the best part!). I had a great burger and my husband got an oyster sandwich. The food and service was good. We would hit this place up again.
(4)Jenn L.
Service is decent. Last time I went it was with a large group and it started to get stuffy but they promptly turned down the AC when asked. Pretzels were very dense and too chewy. Chile relleno was good but not substantial, a bit overpriced. Also had the burger a few times which is pretty good, but definitely not the best burger in town.
(3)Dick W.
Pretty darn good place. I got the burger but when push comes to shove I'd rather have Zinburger for that. All in all they're doing things right here.
(4)Mark M.
The food is phenomenal. The service is great. Lunch is a great time with Teresa behind the bar. Stop by on your break from work or after for a great time. Try the crawfish hush puppies and the war pig.
(5)House R.
Loved It! Used to come to this place 20 years ago and watched it change hands a lot over the years. It is finally good to see that it has come under some great ownership who understand the local market. Food is great and I love the atmosphere. Worth checking out, lets support our local business owners who are trying to offer something other than a Chain franchise that has stamped out menu's with pre determined pricing. I can tell the owners here care, and open to feedback.
(5)Alyson S.
One of the coolest places I've eaten/drank at in Tucson! Atmosphere is incredible - Friday nights they have live music! The service is awesome! Try the french fries and the popcorn!
(4)Casey S.
I live in San Francisco and if you have ever been here you know that this is a very "foody" town. We are snobs about our food and If you are a subpar place to dine, you will be out of business in no time. With that said, I was visiting Tucson for a wedding over the weekend. Over the course of our trip we ate at several different places. I ate at Chad's Steakhouse, Janos, and several others. The Parish was the ONLY place my girlfriend and I ate at that wasn't mediocre at best. For example, at Chad's I asked our server if their beef was grass-fed and free range. She looked at me like I was crazy and I am pretty sure she had never been asked that before. Im sorry, but if you are a steakhouse you should know where your beef comes from. On to The Parish. We came in and the decor was very cool. It was totally something you would find in the Bay Area. I loved the artwork and when I found out it came from disabled children it made me love the vibe of this place even more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our drinks were always filled and I don't recall ever having to ask for anything. We ordered the wings, the bacon and eggs, the gumbo, and a burger. WE PIGGED OUT!! The wings were very tasty, they didn't taste like they came from a bag and fried. The Gumbo was absolutely amazing. I am from Louisiana and If there is one thing i am picky about, it is my Cajun food. Part of me ordered it because I had a bet with myself that it would be terrible. It was some of the best Gumbo I have ever had and stands up to anything you get in New Orleans. The presentation was on par to what I had at Janos. The Bacon and Eggs was not at all what I expected. The bacon was this huge thick piece of pork belly and you could tell that it had been marinated for days. The grit cake that it was on was a perfect touch and I don't even like grits. My girlfriend had the burger so I can't speak to that but she seemed to enjoy it very much. I loved this place so much I spent a good 20 minutes trying to sell them on opening up a place here in San Francisco. For now, I guess I will just have to wait until another friend from Tucson gets married.
(5)Greg L.
Had a nice lunch. The hush puppies are highly recommended. Good place to stop for an Abita beer fix.
(4)Amanda C.
Came down to visit my dad for the afternoon and decided to try this place. Decided to try the shrimp and grits. Being from the south, I've had a lot and wanted to see what AZ had to offer. The place is cute, they have a series with live local talent at the moment. Only downside is that if you're sitting inside it's incredibly loud and you have to yell to hear one another. This is not a concert venue by any means. Pretty good crowd and we were seated quickly. Back to the food. Shrimp and grits came out with nice presentation, and a small cast iron skillet with collard greens. Not a big fan of greens anyway, but they were still mediocre. the shrimp were all piled on top of the grit cake. The grit cake was great, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I was not impressed with the sauce they topped the shrimp with, bland with no kick. I was disappointed at the lack of seasoning. All in all it was an ok dish but I wouldn't pay $17 for it again.
(3)Janet S.
Great food!Fun atmosphere! Came here for a graduation celebration dinner and the service for our group of 10 was excellent Highly recommend - the gumbo is delicious -just the right amount of spice and probably the best burger ever
(5)Tuyen C.
This review is written on 4/8/2012 ... so if you are going to visit The Parish, be forewarned that it's going to be crowded, not unlike anything new in Tucson. This is because ppl in Tucson just crave new and novelty things; or is it ppl all over for that matter? But I digressed. I joined some friends at The parish a few weeks ago just for socialization and did not plan on eating much. Upon getting there, I was quite intrigued with the menu items, two of which are frog legs and crawfish hushpuppies. My friends ordered the bacon-wrapped frog legs and I ordered the hushpuppies, since I love crawfish. The frog legs did not disappoint. If you're health conscious, the bacon can be unwrapped and the legs enjoyed somewhat unaltered. No they don't taste like chicken and have a texture all their own. Yes they are very tender and quite meaty (my memory does not recall frog legs that muscular). I guess these guys were raised to have huge legs for our enjoyment (gotta love modern farming technique and growth hormone). Then came the hushpuppies. Probably the best fried food worth clogging your arteries for. They were done to perfection [if you know me, I rarely used the word perfection]; crispy on the outside and moist with a hint of sweetness from the cornmeal on the inside. But ... there is no flavor or bits of crawfish (as the menu suggested). Normally, this is cause enough for me to discount the establishment as legit. However, in this case, the hushpuppies were so good on their own merit that I decided to overlook this mis-representation (see perfection above). Oh ... almost forgot, the onion marmalade that comes with the hush puppies as dipping sauce, let me just say that I do not have enough vocabulary to tell you how good it is and how well it goes with the hushpuppies. A perfect blend (there is that p-word again) of sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering, I can drink that stuff straight up ... One small thing that impressed me about this place is that food comes out nice and hot - just like it was just coming off the frying pan or whatever cookware used to make it. Small detail, but such is what makes or breaks a restaurant. So there you have it - frog legs and hushpuppies worth a visit. Not all items on the menu are New Orleans in nature. I am waiting for the novelty to subside or summer to arrive, whichever comes first, to return to The Parish for another sampling. 'til then ... I am feeling generous (it's Easter) enough to give them a four (4) star rating :-p
(4)Brett R.
What a fun find! Atmosphere is quirky but friendly - just as good for a meal as it is for a drink. Food selection is definitely not the largest around, but even if Southern food isn't your preference, the complexity and quality of the food won't disappoint. Try the burgers - they're incredible. The beer selection is also stellar.
(4)Brett M.
The Parish is a great addition to Tucson. The bacon and egg dish is what dreams (and new addictions) are made of. The presentation pales in comparison only to the spectacular textures and flavors of the dish. The burgers are glorious, and you taste the freshness in each savory bite. It is a burger where you don't want anything extra on it because the taste is so wonderful all by itself. The crawfish hushpuppies are equally delectable. When you're done scarfing the hushpuppies, you feel the need to shoot the dipping sauce so you don't miss a drop. The Haitian pulled pork leaves you with the full-belly delirium and perma-grin. How can you go wrong with that? I honestly cannot get enough of this place!!
(5)Todd M.
The Parish Burger and The Wings were to die for. You better believe i'm sending everyone I know in The Parish's direction. Can't wait to try the Bacon Popcorn, i'm going back tonight!
(5)Cindy N.
I'm doing an update of the Parrish because they were given a really nice write up in the Caliente section of our newspaper. So that sparked my interest to once again test more menu selections.. We got to the place at 5.00PM on Saturday and it was pretty full. They have a large drink menu with all sorts of Vodka choices. The bar accomodates a lot of folks and it was hopping. They have an outdoor area in front of the Restaurant which faces the parking lot. So if you are into watching cars go in and out you can sit there. . Fumes and exhausts don't exactly pair up with dining in my humble opinion. The crowd was mixed ages and I noticed it to be an older crowd which was somewhat surprising. Glad we are still "HIP" in our later years. It took about 15 minutes for the manager take our order.The server never did come. I guess that was one flaw. But not a big deal. We once again ordered their signature "nosh" which is the bacon popcorn. Hubby and I devoured it in seconds and never regretted the bacon grease, garlic and popcorn entering our arteries. It is really worth it. Yummo!!! The menu is small so the decision was not an overwhelming one. Hubby chose the Eggplant Patty which is chopped eggplant with other unknowns and grilled like a burger. He really enjoyed that dish. It actually looked exactly like a hamburger. I had the Fish n' chips which was tillapia deep fried in oil. Hopefully not the bacon grease. It was really tasty and would get it again. Both came with fries or a choice of cole slaw. We chose the fries and it was quite good. Next time we will try the Crawfish Hushpuppies which is a crowd pleaser from what I read. All in all a great experience. One of the owner's stopped by the table to ask how everything was. We gave him a big thumbs up.
(4)Felicia P.
Holy radtastic pretzel ball like pieces of heaven! Delish! Seriously. The staff is super friendly. We stopped into this little pub for an after work cocktail and I loved everything about it. The bartender was a total riot and the vodka well...it was vodka so nothing special there. (Kind of hard to screw up a vodka soda-although some have managed to do so here and there) We got a little snack and we were happy campers. I'll be a repeat offender in the very near future.
(5)Ryan k.
This is hands down, one of the best new finds in Tucson. The burger might actually be the best burger I have ever had (Sorry downtown kitchen. Your burger will always have a special place in my heart but maybe we should just be friends). The red onion marmalade paired with the blue cheese is what really makes it. The bacon popcorn is peppery and delicious and doesn't equate tot he greasy mess that one might assume when reading the menu. It's 3 dollars and a must order. The place is small but cozy and the service has never been anything but helpful and attentive. Perhaps the best thing I can say about this place is that it is nice to finally see a gastropub in Tucson that seems to have put more emphasis on it's food than it's image. The Parish delivers and it's only a matter of time before I'l be back again and again.
(5)julie r.
Two friends and I stopped by The Parish tonight for happy hour. I started off with a lovely glass of $3 red wine and we shared the bacon popcorn appetizer. I couldn't stop licking my fingers, and grabbing any last bits of seasoning from the bowl. For the main course I had the French quarter gumbo. It came in a bowl with a cute mound of rice in the middle and a smattering of hush puppies on the side. The gumbo was delicious and the hush puppies crunchy and tasty. One friend had the Parish burger and fries - I would have helped her finish it but I was already stuffed. The small bite I had made me want more. Our server was friendly and attentive. The only downside was that the decor didn't match the hipness of the menu. The private booth behind us looked inviting but the main dining area is a little bland. Perhaps this is a starting point and they will upgrade in the future.
(4)Theda R.
Food and server was excellent. Small enough that reservations are advised. Menu is unique and portions are generous. We will return.
(4)Jason T.
I fell in love with this place instantly after having the "pit" wings. They were some of the best wings I have ever had. Then when I didn't things could get any better my gumbo and hush puppies came out. I am from New Orleans and let me tell you The Parrish gumbo is as good as my mom's. Service was solid and friendly. They have Abita on tap. They have the trifecta working for them. GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, TASTY BEER
(5)Brian L.
When craving gumbo and hushpuppies, this is the place my wife and I go. This time my wife and I also tried the bacon & eggs appetizer. It's made with braised pork belly, a cheese grit cake, hollandaise and a tasty mustard sauce. We both loved it. In fact, my wife said that next time she would eat it for dinner. The atmosphere is intimate and stylish and a great place to enjoy a cocktail or a cold Abita on draft.
(5)Katie P.
their food i amazing. i have tried almost everything on their menu and it is all fabulous. my husband is a vegetarian and they were really willing to adjust their dishes to be veggie friendly. the service is great they are very friendly and clearly love the place they are working. they also have a wide selection of some really cool cocktails and a full bar. the interior is beautifully decorated and very clean. i will come back here again and again.
(5)S C.
We just tried the tasting menu. The Gastropub does not officially open until next week. Our theory was to order a few dishes and share to maximize the tasting. This strategy works well because the portions are large. The Bacon Popcorn was the first thing we ordered. How can you not love bacon? The chunks of bacon on the popcorn really do this appetizer justice. The next dish to arrive were the Pretzel Bits. The scratch made pretzel knots were piping hot and delicious. The cheese dip that accompanies the bits was similar to a Velveeta like cheese sauce. The spiciness of the dip went well with the pretzels. However, a spicy mustard may make a better dipper. The entrees arrived next. Haitian pulled pork sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy and Lamb Chorizo flat bread. The flat bread was the least favorite. In concept, lamb chorizo sounds phenomenal. The flat bread was heavily salted on both the top and bottom. The salt in combination with the overpowering olive tapenade left little room for the lamb chorizo to stand out. The spice of the dish was on point. However, the only distinguishable flavor was salt. The Haitian pulled pork was topped with a vinegar based slaw. The meat and cabbage complimented each other perfectly. The spice in the pork was a pleasant surprise. Gumbo can be added to the entrees for $2. Well worth the price. The gumbo was on point. Served in a cup it comes out piping hot. The consistency and flavor are all there. The Shrimp Po Boy was the stand out dish. The shrimp are coated in a crispy cornmeal and cooked just right. Piled high on a bed of lettuce and tomato with a house made remoulade sauce. The bread stands up well to the tower of ingredients. The one and only thing missing was spice to kick it up another notch. A good serving of hot sauce would have put it over the top. If it is true Cajun food you are seeking, you must check out The Parish Gastropub. Next time, we have to try the basil vodka and craw fish hush puppies. This is the ideal spot to watch sports. Not too loud, just a few bar stools with plenty of TVs.
(4)Rich R.
I attended The Parish on a Friday night about seven pm. I had the classic chicken wings and handcut fries. The wings were tender and flavorful without going over the top with heat. The fries were fresh, hot and seasoned perfectly(for my taste). I ordered the aqua vita and was very pleasantly surprised. It was very elegantly served and garnished with a basil leaf. Very tasy cocktail. The service was outstanding, my server went out of his way to take care of a special request. I am going to have to give my experience this evening five stars.
(5)Danielle D.
This place was ok. Not bad, but not a place I would need to go again. The service was excellent and friendly. The atmosphere was casual and inviting. The food and drinks... is why I gave it 3 stars. I wasn't impressed with the food. It was edible, but nothing I'd write home about.
(3)Matthew M.
Start out promising with the hush puppies but fizzled out with the meal and drinks. In my early 40's, my group of 4 was the youngest on a Saturday night at 8pm other than staff. Maybe they had an off night because the reviews made this out to be WAY better than it was.
(3)Michelle L.
If you live up there, go often, if you don't, just try to go sometime...hotshots, brian lopez and gabriel sullivan's new band, chicha dust, were playing so we went to check it out~ I was super pleased with my pickle vodka martini and the bacon popcorn (a little too salty for even a salt freak) but can't wait to go back and try the carryovers I saw on the menu from the owners old restaurant on grant, the french quarter! that place had great food. I shouldn't comment on the interior, because I don't remember it well, but don't make fun of the art in there like i did with my date, because then I found some info on the wall by the front door, and some very special people made the paintings hanging throughout the dining room. so kudos to the bar for showing the work.
(3)Brad B.
Great food and good beer selection. Had the gumbo and hush puppies. Best hush puppies I've ever had. Gumbo is incredibly flavorful and with a bit of Louisiana hot sauce was a great dish. Not used to having basil leaves in gumbo, but it really gave it some good flavor.
(5)Mindi s.
If I lived in Tucson I'd be here every weekend, and that is saying A LOT because I rarely go back to the same place twice. Being a New Orleans native, I am usually skeptical when a restaurant has a NOLA theme. I can honestly say I felt like I was sitting at a bar on Frenchman and not in a restaurant in a strip mall. The atmosphere, the music, the vibe, wrap you up in a humid blanket of New Orleans good feeling. The food was excellent. We had bacon popcorn. Not popcorn dusted with bacon flavored salt, but pot popped popcorn tossed in bacon fat and little pieces of real bacon. The drink menu is creative and perfect for the summer Tucson climate. They also house infuse a lot of their liquors. Another noteworthy menu item is the charred onion dip. Oh geeze! If I'd have known how good it was before I ordered it, I would have had it spread on my po boy! I've never tasted anything like it. One of the owners (the one from Baton Rouge) was walking around, talking to guests, and bringing out food. I love it when the owners are willing participants in their business and the customer experience. I don't wish I lived in Tucson or down in "Da Parish" (if you're a NOLA native you'll get the reference) but I wish I lived closer to the Parish.
(5)Mr M.
Things are really improving for food on the Northwest Side! The Parish is in good company with Jax Kitchen and Noble Hops. The food was excellent, and the service was years ahead of the incompetent hipster brigade that has taken over downtown. I'm not going to mind the shorter menu, as long as the specials can keep the place fresh. My only beef: I wish there was a more imaginative selection of beers available.
(4)Pilar L.
Neighborhood bar, Fabulous Food, great prices. Winter staple is the gumbo, right mix of heat and comfort. Everything is fab, favorites include gumbo(always have some in my freezer), wings, burgers, And my new favorite obsession: pretzel bits with quest, yumtumyum
(5)Ava B.
Absolutely everything on this menu is amazing! Truly a one of a kind experience. Definitely a must if you're a Tucson visitor. Love,love this place!
(5)Joe T.
These people must be writing their own reviews. This place is not very nice and the staff is rude. My wife and I entered the Parish on Oracle on a Saturday after a U of A basketball game. We had read the good reviews and thought, lets give it a try. Well that was a poor idea on our part. First we entered @ about 3:00 PM on Saturday and noticed only (1) person at the bar and only (2) occupied tables. (bad sign). We seated ourselves @ the bar and we noticed (2) employees standing behind the bar just talking. My wife and I retrieved our own menu and the employees just ignored us. Then one of the employees started filling the condiment tray and the other started doing something on the computer. They still ignored us. So now we are thinking this place is operated by losers and will not last very long. After about (10) minutes, I approached the waiter, who returned to one of the tables that already had service, and told him that ignoring customers is not the way that I would run a new business but you must have your own ideas of what is right. The waiter just looked at me and then turned his back to me. I told him I'll guess we will just leave. and he seemed perfectly happy with our decision. NO ONE COULD PAY ME ENOUGH MONEY TO RETURN TO THIS PLACE, and I'll just wait for the next restaurant to open at this location and try my luck with them.
(1)Cameron R.
Wow! What can I say about this place, other than it wasn't worth driving clear across Tucson for?! Upon two different friends' recommendations, we took the drive of over sixteen miles one way. For what? Mediocre food and the poorest, inattentive service by our server and owner? We started the culinary experience with BACON POPCORN (yes, bacon fat was used to pop the popcorn and bacon bits sprinkled on it.) and HOMEMADE PRETZEL BITES WITH SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE. They were both good, but not out of this world. We had placed our entree order before our appetizers arrived and waited for over an hour. The items weren't tricky. My partner ordered Gumbo, and I ordered a shrimp po boy. When asked where our food was I told the server, if they hadn't started on the sandwich to cancel the entrees. The cook hadn't even dropped the shrimp into the fryer and how long does it take to ladle some Gumbo out of a pot. We then had to wait to get a check to pay for the appetizers. The owner tried to save face by hurrying up the kitchen staff and gave us our entrees in to go boxes. Of course we weren't charged for the entrees, but given the extraordinary amount of time we wasted waiting on food, he should have done what many other managers/owners do----COMP THE ENTIRE BILL! The entrees were average, but I would never return to a place that doesn't give good service. There was no apology from the owner, just a statement that the kitchen is backed up. A soup and sandwich wasn't rocket science, should have been on my table in less than ten minutes! Please save yourself a headache and avoid this place---UGH!!!
(1)Robert G.
Let me get this out of the way right now: the shrimp po boy is to die for. The hushpuppies and the remoulade dipping sauce for them are both excellent. My wife got the gumbo for the main course and it was a little too spicy for her taste. I ended up giving her half of my po boy and finishing the gumbo for her. It wasn't the best i've had, but it was still pretty good. We got the bacon popcorn as an appetizer. It wasn't something I would order again, but it wasn't bad. I also had a sip of my wife's mixed drink, cannot recall what it was called but it had cucumber flavoring and agave tequila and some other stuff, and it too was very good. The sweet tea is exceptional. Service was friendly. If you could give ratings in half-star increments, I would give this place 4 and a half stars, and I will definitely be back.
(4)Kamil F.
Ate here on a recent trip down to Tucson and let me tell you this place was great! For starters they had a wide selection of beers but I dove right into some of their signature cocktails all of which were very good and had a few different ones throughout my meal. My favorite would probably be "the doctor" which was made with Makers Mark and Hennessy. To start the meal we went with the bacon popcorn which was freakin delicious! Huge chunks of bacon all over the popcorn with some sort of tasty oil drizzled all over it as well. For my main dish the waitress helped me out as at first I was going to get the spicy pork which she told me was extremely spicy so I passed. Then I was going to go with the flat bread which she told me was very olivey (I've had tapenade in the past so I thought it would be okay but I'm not a huge fan of olives so I decided to pass). I eventually settled on their parish burger which was a pretty decent burger but the star of my meal was this delicious charred onion dipping sauce I ordered for my french fries (a extra buck well worth it!) The stuff was so delicious I would probably put it on anything. It was a onion type of aioli sauce which I really enjoyed. This place is definitely a place I would come back to. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly.
(5)J B.
Went here today for happy hour (3-7) and thought it was great! We had the Haitian Pulled Pork Sandwich and some drinks. They have good craft beers on tap that they happily let you sample. The server/bartender was friendly and very attentive. A manager or owner even came out to ask us how we liked everything (I know this happens at places from time to time, but its nice and shows that the management cares about its customers). The vibe was cool, and I wish more restaurants in the area were like it. I hope this place catches on, because I think it has a lot of potential.
(4)Shelly B.
After a long week at work, we met a bunch of friends for the Grand Opening. This place was awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. I'm only in town for a few weeks, but I plan to come back!
(5)Sonora S.
Gets one star even though I've never been inside. Waited till 11:10 for their lunch opening, nobody answered our knocks even though the TV was on over the bar. Left and went across Oracle to Oregano's where we had a nice lunch. It might be a good place, but if you can't get in when they're supposed to be open - who knows???
(1)Russ K.
Seems expensive for the portion size. The NOLA food I had was red beans & rice, gumbo, crawfish etoufee, catfish and hush puppies. If you want authentic this wasn't it. If you want a variation of these items then ok. Gumbo is always served with rice as is etoufee. For some reason the 50 cents worth of rice wasn't served in the portion I had. It was a sampler plate. The catfish had a crispy coating but the fish was mushy. Red beans typically has sausage but this had shredded something. Wasn't impressed. However, I will say the 3 oysters I had that cost $7 were very good with the smoked tomato concoction and the goat cheese Chile relleno was quite good as well. I,very heard the regular fish & chips they serve is good but am reluctant after the catfish. Sometimes it's better to just go with what's been successful in NOLA.
(3)Sunny D.
The Parish is amazing! Amazing people! Amazing food! If you like food that was actually made for YOU! This the place! Drinking Angel is amazing! The Chop! Steak Salad! BEST BURGER in Tucson! I love this place! Put it on your list!
(5)Donn A.
Nice decor. Clean. Good service. Good gumbo. The Parish burger was definitely worth it. The bread pudding was okay.
(4)Mikki M.
I guess my first mistake was not having a screaming toddler with me on Mother's Day. We were promptly seated, this will be the only thing that happened in a timely manner. We waited for close to 25 minutes to SEE a waiter. He acted like he was a waiter for another table and seemed shocked that we had not been waited on (we figured out a little later that he was actually our waiter). Over an hour after being seated we received our meal. Now, if they were packed I would have been more forgiving, but they were at most, steady. There were no lines out the door or people waiting for a long time to be seated. The food, let's start by saying the "Featured Items" had no price. I'll get back to that later. My wife ordered Duck confit with waffles (recommended) and I had the Drunken Angel pasta dish. They looked really good, but that is all I can say that is nice. Pasta...over cooked and it had a taste of uncooked burgundy, seafood...overcooked and this dish is far too rich. The Duck Confit...the meat was good but the skin was burned because it was left under the salamander too long. This also caused the waffle to be super dry. Overall, this was a true disappointment. Especially when we received the check. For one waffle and one duck leg we paid $28. If this was a truly delicious meal I could care less, but we paid that price and it was a terrible experience. By the time we left we had been there for one hour and 45 minutes. I left with a feeling of utter disappointment. I had so hoped we had found a new place to go on weekends. Normally, we are very happy diners, but The Parish let us down.
(1)Amy K.
If Nathan leaves this place, The Parish will definitely suffer. He is an amazing bartender!! I sat at the bar with a coworker on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night. We ordered bacon popcorn and hushpuppies to start. They were both amazing. Although next time, I might pass on the bacon popcorn because they were a bit hard on the inside and tough to chew. The bacon flavor was definitely spot on, though. Our drinks were all fantastic. My mule was perfect, and my coworker loved his martinis. They infuse their own liquors, which you will see lining the wall. They have some unique options, so definitely expect good drinks here. The side salad was so special and not your standard chopped romaine with some grape tomatoes. You'll see when you get it. The blue cheese dressing was okay... it didn't have the intense blue cheese flavor I was expecting, but it wasn't terrible. My pasta dish was so rich and delicious. I wish I could've brought the leftovers back, but alas we were in a hotel. My coworker ordered the chop, which was HUGE. I got to taste a bite, and it was the best tasting chunk of meat I have ever had. The rub and bbq sauce definitely was the star of the show. I would recommend the chop to everyone. All in all a fantastic place for dinner, and I can't wait to come back again.
(5)Christina R.
I would give this place 5 stars for The Dirty alone (infused pickle vodka, brined pickle garnish & olive juice) but oh, then they just HAVE to go and outdo themselves with great service, bacon popcorn, empanadas (pimpanadas), bacon wrapped frog legs... and this was all before we even got to the main course! My parents were in town this weekend, and the boyfriend & I wanted to impress them with some of Tucson's best eats, so we thought The Parish could do the trick, and it did! So with that said, back to the important stuff, THE FOOD. I had the Big Hippie (roasted eggplant sandwich with pomegranate ketchup...can this place read my tastebuds' mind?!) Erik had the Drunken Angel (angel hair pasta, lobster broth, shrimp, crawfish, red pepper cream sauce... you get the picture goodness on goodness on goodness). My parents opted for the Gumbo and the Shrimp & Grits... I mean, can't go wrong with that! We all left with smiling bellies. My ONLY complaint about this place is that their tables are WAY too small (yes, I know, it seems as though we got an excessive amount of food... but even with a "normal" amount they would still be lacking.) But alas, Parish, your tiny tables won't keep me away for long!
(5)Peter W.
It was delightful! We started with an infused basil vodka martini and atop shelf margarita! The hush puppies as a starter came with a spicy/ sweet sauce, that made the bit of Crawfish in them explode! We followed with Fish and Fries, flaky and nice breading. My angel hair with shrimp crawfish lobster in a light cream base tomato sherry shallot sauce was the best I've had outside of New York or New Orleans. Try this place!
(4)Amy M.
Food and service was awesome. I waiter was so attentive and had a fun personality.I ordered the fish & chips is was great. My fiance ordered the drunken angel pasta and he that it was very tasty. We will definitely be back!
(5)Nikky P.
This is a pretty cool place- it's owned by the former owner of Kingfisher. I love New Orleans and anything of that vein, so this is right up my alley. The food was very good- I enjoyed everything I tried. We had the Fresh Gulf Oysters (7$) which had a smokey tomato type flavor- super good- you get 4 decent sized oysters for the price. I usually prefer raw oysters sans the fancy toppings, but this stuff managed to compliment the oysters and still keep everything fresh tasting. The Pimpinadas (9$) were different..still not sure if all the flavors actually complimented each other, but I liked the idea. These are empanadads, stuffed with jerk chicken, covered with peach marmalade, topped with fried plantains, with a side of jicama slaw. I like all these things..maybe just not together. Fun dish to try out though. We also had the Hot legs le'jean (8$) which are frog legs with a horseradish rub, wrapped in bacon, and covered in a remoulade. Very yum. There are so many other things on their menu that I would love to try, so we will definitely be back. They have rotating daily specials that looked really nice and their cocktails looked sooo nice. They also have a very cool beer selection- lots to try out. Some cool local (LA local) ones like Abita and Andygator which we love.
(4)Jason H.
I came here because a lot of Yelpers whom I trust have said great things about it. I have to say that it did not disappoint ... The menu was super fun...the decor is very interesting and you can tell there was thought put into it... There are painting from local artists on the walls that are way out of my price range but look nice and feel like they belong there... The music in The Parish makes ya feel like you are in the French quarter of New Orleans ... The are do many interesting things on the menu from mussels to frog legs to southern edamame. Everything has a little kick to it do the turkey and gravy crowd may have trouble... This is a neat place all the way around.. Perfect for a date but still kid friendly earlier during lunch or during the work week...
(4)C Z.
I feel like I stepped into New Orleans! It has that Victorian/voodoo look going on! The bar is definitely the highlight of the place, on the shelves are Mason jars filled with their 'house infused' spirits. So cool looking!!!! The 'hand-crafted cocktails' are amazing! And the food is to die for! We started with the hush puppies, that has shrimp mixed in them, followed by the shrimp po boy and the angel hair pasta...I definitely recommend the angel hair pasta dish!!! Ever thing here was fantastic! I highly recommend trying it out, you won't be disappointed
(5)corey d.
Over the years this place has just gotten better! The food is great, the drinks are interesting. I recommend this to anyone who visits, or wants to try something different. Never had bad service when going.
(5)Monica Z.
Unique place, great cocktails a little pricey but worth it. We really enjoy it there the few time we go.
(4)Chad B.
Have you ever been to that perfect restaurant, where everything on the menu is up your alley, everything smells amazing, the staff is over the top friendly, and there are microbrews on draft for happy hour? If you haven't had that experience yet, stop what you're doing and get here! We started with the frog legs, not because we needed an appy (because there was more than enough with our entrees) but because they were wrapped in bacon. Yes, bacon wrapped frog legs with the perfect sauce for dipping like you're at a Cajun tailgate party for the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl game in NOLA! Then the entrees, big bowl of mussels and drunken angel pasta. I think they came with 5 baguettes. More food than one human could consume, not for a lack of effort. Come, sit, let them treat you. In the words of The Governator- "I'll be back"
(5)Randy M.
Without a doubt a must try!! Bartenders are friendly and knowledgable with craft cocktails that will have you experiencing spirits you may have never tried!! The gumbo and house fries were all i had room for and both were outstanding. I will be returning to sample the rest of the menu one meal at a time.
(5)Richard C.
This has been on my To Try list for some time now. Finally had a chance to eat out without the kids. I knew they would not be able to find something to eat here after viewing their online menu. And I think children are just too picky of eaters to really enjoy restaurant food. I had looked at the online menu several times and knew they had a shrimp po-boy for lunch. I specifically came here just for that. I was not disappointed. It did remind me of when I lived in New Orleans for over two decades. The French bread was very fresh. I prefer the tails of the shrimp pinched off but the cornmeal breading was light and tasty. However, I also ordered a side of gumbo ($2 extra ) and the horseradish overwhelmed it so much I could not eat it. If you are reading this managers, authentic creole cooking has no hot spices. Bottles of hot sauce are placed on the table (there were none at this establishment) so the customers can spice up a dish to their liking. Making something automatically spicy excludes a portion of your customers so that they cannot enjoy these menu selections. My wife ordered the World's Crispiest Fish n Chips. Her plate came full of seasoned fries with a crispy fish filet placed nicely on top. Since they advertise that the fish is the crispiest in the world, she was anxious to put it to the test. Her fish was light, crispy and she could tell it was freshly out of the fryer. The tarter sauce served with it appeared to be homemade and matched up to the fish perfectly. The fries were the standard fare but she is not really a fan of seasoned fries so you may enjoy them more than she did. She thought the price was a little steep for lunch ($11.00) but she would order again. She wishs it would have come with coleslaw or a small side salad.
(3)Laurence K.
Cool place in strip mall nice cocktail list and beer list Black Maple Hill for 7$? Cool! Food wise the salad which was huge for $7 wow the roasted garlic dressing was great I had the adobo pork sandwich which was off the hook Jim had the fish and chips and it was excellent for dessert the apple tart was great You def must try this place it's great!!
(4)Weili Z.
Amazing food and gluten friendly too. Go there with friends so that you can pig out on all the yummy appetizers. This is the first time that I had southern food and I am highly impressed by it.
(5)Gil G.
Place is overpriced for lunch. Waitress was nice and polished. The salmon salad was ok, but my "people say it's the best in town" fish and chips (I checked the yelp reviews - a guy from Colorado Springs said that) were a disappointment - small portion, heavily battered, slimy, funky dirty-off tasting flavor. Among the worst I've had in 50 years. The fries and tarter were good though. The manager told me "the fish was guaranteed fresh farm raised tilapia (woo woo!) - a bottom feeder like catfish so that's why the texture and taste are like that." Said that people come to the restaurant for southern style cooking, and they want their fish to be just the way that I don't like it... :-D So what he was telling me was - there's nothing wrong with our fish, there's something wrong with your taste, that I wasn't used to it and wasn't properly appreciating what I was eating. He did offer to get me something else, but I didn't want to take a chance on getting another dish I wouldn't understand how to properly appreciate... Finally I was disappointed he didn't take the dish off the bill. That gesture and not being made to feel I was in the wrong and had lousy taste sure would have helped to up my rating. If you're used to eating fish and chips that use bottom feeding farmed fish and want to spend $11 for a small portion of it, then you'll be happy as a farmed raised tilapia here.
(2)Asina G.
This is actually a 3.5 star review, but I rounded up instead of down. This place has such a great concept! I'm typically not a fan of the gastropub theme that seems to be everywhere nowadays, but southern inspired gastropub? I had to try it! On a visit from Phoenix, I came here with a girlfriend and my daughter. My girlfriend and I had a late lunch, so we weren't starving. We started off with some apps -- the crawfish hushpuppies, edamame and fries with truffle aioli. The crawfish hushpuppies were really good, although they were much better without the sauce. We didn't think the sauce went great with the flavor of the hushpuppies. The fries and the aioli were great -- the fries were seasoned really well and who doesn't love a little truffle with their fries? The edamame was underwhelming. They were supposed to have some kind of seasoning on them, but you could barely tell. I was stuffed after all those apps, so my girlfriend and I just split an order of the bacon wrapped frog legs, while my daughter ordered the Drunken Angel dish. The frog legs were good, but I don't know that I'd order them again. Definitely good, just not unforgettable. My daughter absolutely loved her dish, which was angel hair pasta with crawfish and shrimp in a lobster sauce. I tasted it also and agree that it had good flavor. I also had a Caribbean Mule drink, which I liked -- it was really refreshing. They have live music on a regular basis, and when we were there a bluegrass band was setting up literally right next to our table. I don't know that I would have enjoyed my dinner with the band playing so close to our table, so I was glad we finished and left before they started playing.
(4)Christie M.
I wanted to like this place ! I have to say I love the ambience and decor. In my opinion I rather come here to sit and drink at the awesome looking bar. First of all like other reviewers have said this is a southern inspired restaurant. We started with the crawfish hush puppies. Those were actually extremely tasty and pretty much on point. They were perfectly fried and spicy! But then I decided to order the drunken angel dish and this is where my experience went down hill. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly as well as the crawfish and the shrimp. What was most disappointing was the sauce! It lacked any sort of flavor and depth. It basically tasted like butter when it should've been red pepper saffron. Nope ! This was a big bummer! At any rate the bar looks awesome and they have a ton of cool different drinks. Maybe I had the wrong dish :(
(3)Chelsea M.
I love gastropubs, and this place tops the charts. I was in Tucson for work, and the Yelp reviews landed me here. Thank you, fellow Yelpers. Once again, you have not let me down. My boyfriend and I showed up pretty late. When we arrived, the bartender instructed us to seat ourselves. It was pretty busy for a late weeknight, most guests were having drinks. We started with frog legs. This is the only time I've tried them. They are wrapped in bacon, and they are the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I'm 100% positive that I've never enjoyed any food or drink more than the bacon wrapped frog legs at The Parish. I ordered trout as my meal, and unfortunately it could not follow the frog legs. I forgot to mention this place has a southern flair; I loved the trout, but I've never liked dirty rice or collard greens. This is no fault of The Parish...be cautious if you're like me and can't appreciate all southern fare. The bartender ended up as our server and he was awesome. He handled the entire restaurant/bar well. If you like cocktails, this seems like a good place to drink. I highly recommend eating here, too. Tucson really surprised me with this place. Bravo.
(4)Lorri M.
I dont care for collard greens but the red trout was amazing and get the hush puppies now!!!
(4)Amanda B.
Its Friday night, dinner with a friend! Yay!! It was a 30-35 minute wait when I arrived at 7. Waited for my friend to arrive and we ordered cocktails from the full bar... I am not sure how long the wait was, but I didn't finish my cocktail before we were seated. I had the Dirty Well Water. It is good. I am on a gin kick lately and it hit the spot. We started with the frog legs. They were not bad, but almost too much bacon! Say What!! Yeah, I know, I said it. Almost too much bacon. It was wrapped around the leg, and ended up kind of coming off when you went to eat and/or dip in the sauce. It was good, but I think I like the hush puppies better (had on a previous better). The sauce it came with was very good. Tonight I went with the mesquite salmon salad. The salad was a very good size, the candied pecans were very tasty, and the mesquite salmon was good too. But here is my problem. The salmon came already pulled apart and mixed in the salad. I wish it had been served whole on top of the salad. That is my one complaint. The dressing was sweet and was actually barely needed. And they served it on the side without asking! THANK YOU! The service overall was fantastic. Our waitress was attentive, and our water was always full, as well as our cocktails. The manager came by to check on us, and all went well. A very good evening... I'll be back again...
(4)Matthew D.
I came here a while ago and decided to come back after I was reminded of the place. I thought the place was good last time but couldn't remember too well. After today I'm wondering why it's been so long since I've come back. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very good. Messy, but very good. The cabbage gives a little crispness that enhances the sandwich. I got the gumbo for a side and it was also very good. Although I didn't get a cocktail, since I had to go back to work, they looked good. I will definitely try one next time.
(4)Doug H.
I had the double pork chop - way too much charred spices to allow me to enjoy it. Service was good and prices were okay. I would not go back.
(2)Randy O.
After living in Louisiana for a time I was really looking forward to some great cajun food. I read the menu and my mouth was watering!!! Unfortunately the menu descriptions are the best thing about the food. It seems to me that perhaps the traditional spices that make up the cajun dishes have been toned down for the Tucson audience. There were several of us and we had 7 dishes between us and nothing really said "This is awesome." The food is not bad, its just not great.
(2)Jerry W.
Oh I can't tell how much I love their pork chop!!! Pork chop is always at the top of the list when I want to order something at a new place. And their pork chop is, definitely, the best.
(5)B S.
A win! Love to see some great dining options popping up in the Northern Tucson/Oro Valley area. Went for my dads birthday earlier this week (kind of bummed our server made no acknowledgement...its such a bummer that restaurants aren't doing this anymore), and enjoyed a fun meal with great drinks. Awesome beer list, loved that they had the Del Bac whiskey I have been hoping to try, and everything we ordered was great. The bacon popcorn was a big hit, as were the pork rinds with my husband and dad. Split the fish and chips, which was a great portion with very tasty fish. My daughters hot dog was amazing and so much food for a kids menu...we had to help her out a bit. Gumbo was delicious, and my dads pork chop was incredible. Don't come here expecting to count calories..its a "splurge" type restaurant for sure, but you will enjoy the experience enough to not care.
(4)t c.
Sorry the bulk of Tucson, I am going to have to disagree with you and state that the food here is not that good. I have been here twice. First time I ordered the gumbo -meh. Second time I got all pumped up to try the burger that was voted the best in the city. My fav burger I have had in Tucson was from Jax Kitchen. I got the burger, took 3 bites, and was done. Burger is overdesigned and you just taste salt and the jam. Huge let down.
(2)Brian H.
A nice little restaurant with Bayou flair and a creative dinner and drink menu. Good beer and wine selection too. Me and a buddy went tapas style while sitting at the bar. We had four of the apps and all were flavorful and well executed - pimpanada being the best. The gumbo was spicy but lacking substance - like big chunks of meat. The hush-puppies were fantastic. The service from bartenders was acceptable, but not as friendly or attentive as I'd like at an upscale gastro-pub. I would hope table service is better.
(3)Shane P.
Awesome awesome awesome! The "drunkin angel" is amazing. The dish and chips are very good, I wish they would use Haddock instead of tilapia but this is the west coast. But hands down the best batter I have ever had on the fish and the fries where amazing. Mixed drinks are top notch and they don't skimp on the alcohol, craft beer are great. The music is also great and not to loud. You must try the Crawfish Hushpuppies awesome.
(5)G T.
I've been here many times while I was living in Tucson! Great foods and great atmosphere. I always get the drunken angel and it is delicious. Their pork rinds are also great. I wasn't a fan of the frog legs but it was not too bad. Wide variety of drinks! Highly recommend this place.
(4)Laura D.
Before going to The Parish, I was really excited about it. It sounded awesome and people had good things to say. My coworker/friend and I had been talking about going for happy hour for months before it finally happened. We invited another coworker/friend and checked it out. My first impression of the interior was positive. I posted a couple of photos I took of some nice decorative features. But as we sat there and I looked around, I noticed that the lovely, artsy decor was accompanied by some truly tastless pieces, such as the sculpture of a butt with a smiley face on it. Seriously? Tacky, Parish, tacky! That was not the only weaksauce piece, just the worst that I could see from my seat. I had called ahead to ask if they had gluten free options and the guy that answered the phone was very enthusiastic that they did. When I asked the server if there was gluten free menu or if she could tell me what on the menu was gluten free, she told me I could have a burger without a bun or one of the salads, and maybe the salmon but she wasn't 100% sure. As I eat 98% vegetarian, too, this left me few options. I ended up choosing to let it be part of my 2% and go with a burger, though I honestly didn't feel like it. There just wasn't a reasonable other option. I got the Parish burger without the bun, and it was... OK. I asked for it medium rare and it was definitely rare. My companions, who both eat meat and gluten no problem, also found the food menu a bit limited. For a "gastro pub", the menu was not nearly as cool as it should have been. We also each had cocktails, which were tasty. The happy hour specials, though, were not very good for saving us money. The service was very friendly, but very inattentive. The fact that our server didn't know and didn't seem to be willing to find out if the salad she thought might be gluten free actually was did not impress me. The cocktails and my company were the best part, but there are cocktails as good or better at better prices elsewhere, and my company didn't much love the place either... So, sorry Parish, but I doubt I'll be back.
(2)Luis S.
This place has a fantastic happy hour, but the real draw is the appetizers. Filling, wholesome and savory: they all pair great with one of the great beers on tap. I'll admit that only one person got an entree (the gumbo) but she cleaned the plate. The rest of us enjoyed bacon popcorn, pimpanadas and southern edemame. The table favorite though, was the Goat Cheese Relleno. Ultimately, I recommend this place for larger groups. The interior is really cool, but it still has a bit of a warehouse feel that could be daunting to a table for two. However, with a decent sized group, this is a fantastic place to have a pint or cocktail and a lot of laughs.
(3)Ramona L.
This place is wonderful. Delicious food and great service. The bread pudding is to die for, smoked salmon salad is amazing not to mention all of the wonderful items on the menu. We can't get enough of this place.
(5)Stephannie Q.
The Parish offers divine cocktails and excellent appetizers along with delicious meals. I went to The Parish for drinks and dinner. I had the following: Drinks: Bell's Porter Stout beer Parishioner cocktail Dinner: Slow cooked adobo pork sandwich I also had several appetizers including oysters, muscles, bacon popcorn and crawfish hush puppies. I have zero complaints about the Parish, They offer a unique bar menu and although the dinner menu is small, they have great dinner options to choose from. A great restaurant for dinner or for after work drinks and appetizers.
(5)Alissa M.
The Parish has been bookmarked on my "To Try' list since I moved to Tucson. I finally tried it out on Friday night, and although the food was great, service was a bit disappointing. We came just before 7 and only had to wait about 15 minutes, but people who arrived shortly after us were being quoted 30 minutes or more. If you don't want to wait, you may want to come a little earlier. Once we were sat, it took 5-10 minutes for our waiter to come by. Unfortunately, this trend continued throughout the night. I think we spent more time waiting for our waiter to bring things or take our order than we did actually enjoying our food. He was very nice, but not nice enough to make up for the waiting. I didn't order a cocktail on this visit, but I definitely will next time. The cocktails all sounded really good, and the beer menu was huge! Instead of drinks, we started with an order of the bacon popcorn which was delicious! It had a bit too much black pepper, but overall, I would definitely order it again. For my entree, I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was really good. It was crispy, but not greasy, which is quiet the feat to achieve with fried foods. However, be aware that fish is not the typical presentation you get when you order fish and chips. Instead of it being several pieces of fish, it was just one big filet on top of a pile of fries (which by the way were also super tasty!) My boyfriend had the Parish Burger, which has blue cheese and red onion marmalade. Although he hates onions, he loved this burger, and from the bite he shared with me, I have to agree. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but I would consider ordering that in the future. It was a good-sized burger, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. All in all, while the food was really good, the service really dragged things down for me. I will definitely be back for a visit though. I would like to try lunch next time, since they only have their po' boy available during the day.
(3)Sarah H.
The oysters are out of this world. I wish I could have eaten a dozen of them. And up to this point I've never really been a fan of oysters. Drunken angel pasta is amazing. I don't think I've ever tasted a pasta quite like it. The pasta is cooked in burgundy and served with a sea food medley. Seriously rich and wonderful. Frog legs were great as well. Jon, one of the bartenders, knows his craft. He consistently makes my drinks to perfection and on occasion has offered up new creations based on what I like. All around well priced for the quality. Highly recommend!
(5)Jason S.
I did enjoy the atmosphere and the food looked amazing but the special of the night was quail. Halfway through the first of 2 small quails I find that the legs are still raw. I let the waiter know and they fixed me a new plate, but by the time they finished cooking the second plate, my wife was already done with her meal and we were ready to go. We were really hopping for a great experience and the cooks let us down.
(2)Stephen S.
What a great, funky atmosphere with innovative food and creative cocktails. This was an unexpected spot tucked away in a strip mall in a residential district of Tucson. I found this on YELP staying just a block away at the local Marriott Towneplace Suites. The cocktails were rock solid and perfectly balanced. The Parishioner was perfection (but you'd better love bitterness). I also loved La Verdad with their house-infused cucumber tequila. I drank every last damn drop. Wine list is also solid. Food was mixed. We agreed that the winning dish was the pecan smoked ruby red trout. YUM. If you're looking for the taste of succulent, sweet crawfish in your crawfish hush puppy, better look elsewhere. This is primarily fried dough (like a hush puppy) with an essence of crawfish. Ours was overcooked (almost burnt and dry). We also tried the gumbo, which had some great heat (spice) to it but little depth of flavor. I'd go back here and try some more stuff in a second!
(4)Chris G.
Great southern food!! Great bloody Mary's
(4)Jon E.
The gumbo is awesome sauce! And their happy hour is a lot of fun. Don't forget about the magic show.
(5)Adri A.
Wow this southern Cajun restaurant is definitely worth visiting! All the appetizers looked amazing it was hard to choose. We went with the bacon wrapped frog legs and they were delicious (and legit ... bones in). Then we ordered the drunken pasta at the waiters recommendation. They boil the pasta in red wine - it was very unique and tasty. We also got the adoba pork sandwich. They definitely rely on their skills with the meat itself and not just the bbq sauce then they top it off with a pickle on a stick! Wonderful atmosphere and live music. Will for sure return.
(5)Sarah B.
Amazing cocktails, frog legs, and service! This is one of my favorite spots to visit whenever I am in Tuscon!
(5)David T.
This place is great. The waitress Sara was the best server I have had in some 20+ yrs. The food was awesome loved the bacon popcorn. The price very reasonable. The atmosphere was very comfortable.
(5)Michael V.
We ate there last night and had one of the best meals we've had in Tucson. My daughter had the fish and chips and they are the best in town or any I've ever tried. I had the shrimp and grits and must say that was one of my all time favorite meals in Tucson. Very memorable comfort-style food.
(5)Heidi N.
I came here after driving by for two years..... I was pleasantly surprised. It was was great service by the bartender Nathan. Great drinks and our food was really good. It came out quick and was delish. I will definitely come back!
(3)Madeline B.
I love it here!! The atmosphere is very welcoming, my server was very friendly and helpful. Save room for the bread pudding, because it is so good! Good beer/menu as well. Best burger I have had in Tucson.
(5)Bianca A.
We recently stopped in to check out the remodel and have some drinks and snacks. They did a fantastic job and the place looks amazing! Expanded with some vintage and fun touches it looks really good. We enjoyed some old favorites of hushpuppies and the stuffed relleno along with some tasty cocktails. We left very happy, great job guys!
(5)Dawn T.
A couple years ago I would've said don't waste your time at this place. Today I say give it a try. Been in a few times recently and it's been consistently good. All the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. House cocktails are delicious. Parish burger is yummy!! So are the frog legs and gumbo. I haven't tried anything I don't like. I'll keep coming back.
(4)Megan L.
Their pimpanadas blew us out of the water! We normally do not order appetizers with our lunch, but looking through the menu, this one stood out to us as a very unique dish in town. And we were thoroughly impressed with how they mixed the sweet and savory in this dish. Missing some New Orleans comfort food, I ordered the gumbo. My friends ordered a the big hippie vegetarian burger and a smokin' angel. The eggplant in the burger was well done, the sauce in the pasta went well with the baguette they provided, and the gumbo tasted like a wonderful flashback. The service was kind as well, our server ensured that we had everything we needed and checked up on us frequently.
(5)Jennifer M.
Our meal was so so so good. While trying to decide on a pre-valentines day meal, I kept coming back to Parish. The menu had so many amazing sounding options and we were not disappointed. Thanks to the large Parish sign we were able to find the restaurant without a lot of difficulty. I think some people equate strip malls with bad meals but I have found the exact opposite to almost always be the truth. The atmosphere inside is super casual. It's not going to blow your date away but the food will, and that's why we came. We started with the baked oysters bleu. I thought they were good, though not great, and I probably would not get them again. My fiance on the other hand loved them and kept going on and on about how good they were. It must be a taste thing. Our drinks were also good. I got a hot chocolate cocktail that was just what I wanted and was expecting. Fiance got a beer which he was pleasantly surprised to find was only 3 dollars thanks to happy hour. Now on to the important part, the entrees. Amazing. I got the drunken angel which was so flavorful. It was spicy and creamy and delicious. Fiance got the shrimp and grits. It was amazing too. I actually think I was a little jealous of how good it was. The sauce that the shrimp was in was fantastic. We skipped out on dessert but were tempted by the king cake. Service was great throughout the meal as well-Attentive, friendly, and efficient. You made me a fan Parish and I will definitely be back.
(4)Brian U.
Because there was ingenuity behind the plates, I wanted to like the food more but the end result left me puzzled. The crawfish hushpuppies were a good idea because they are two wonderful ingredients, but where was the crawfish? The key ingredient was lost and further buried by the overly dark deep frying. Combining frog legs and bacon with a spicy kick from horseradish and creole remoulade was a good idea, but what's the point of serving frog legs if you're just going to make them taste like chicken. Where is the amphibious funk? Also, be careful while eating because of the bones. Fried pork rinds that popped and crackled when served was a good idea. It sounded great, but tasted like Styrofoam. Transforming grits into a white cheddar grit cake as a base for the shrimp was a good idea, but why make the exterior skin so thick? Why drown the shrimp and grits in a "Creole BBQ cream sauce" that neither tasted Creole nor BBQ? Why use small, flavorless shrimp? To make things worse, the side of southern greens was harshly home-styled to the point they were difficult to eat. Soaking pasta in alcohol for the "Drunken Angel" was a good idea, but why use cheap red wine? The wine wasn't going to cook down. Why use saffron? Saffron is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world. It's something chefs don't waste in a spicy arrabbiata-like sauce that was filled with garlic to the point where the saffron was hardly noticeable. Why put so much bread (a waitress mockingly called it a "loaf") on top of the pasta bowl? Not only was it carbs on more carbs, it was flavored like something from the disgusting Olive Garden (which doesn't realize that olives grow on trees in groves, not in gardens). Granted, there was good flavor from the crawfish and lobster broth, but why use so much cream sauce, again? And to top it all off, the pasta was overcooked and mushy. Gastropubs frequently have smaller food items or "bites". No need to worry about not getting enough food here. The plates are plenty big so you don't "parish". Basically, don't order more than two plates per person. Despite the repeated use of ginger ale, mint, and cucumber infused liquors when cucumbers aren't in season, the best thing about The Parish was the cocktails and the main thing saving the place from 2-stars. The Caribbean Mule was clearly the top drink of the night with its cold brightness. Tucson is a town so small they get confused when I give a phone number. They don't expect the area code or The Parish doesn't expect many out-of-towners. The clientele also seemed confused where silly parents celebrate their infant's birthday with the baby in tow. Who does that? This is a gastropub, not a Chuck E. Cheese. Service was not properly coordinated between staff members.
(3)Mary M.
Fabulous for any foodie. We've been meaning to come since it opened, but just didn't get around to it. Must say I certainly regret that. The food was absolutely fantastic. Unique dishes and very very fresh, flavorful and just plain delicious. We had the mussels and bacon popcorn to start. Both fabulous. I've had mussels in some of the best Scandinavian restaurants... literally... and these were right up there. The unique slightly spicy sauce kicked them up just a notch from the usual white wine and butter sauce! The popcorn definitely a winner as well. Three of us had the Fish and Chips, my first round was slightly undercooked, but they were quick to replace it with a freshly prepared plate cooked perfectly. Very light, crisp and worth the wait. The fries by the way are awesome. I'm guessing freshly hand-cut. The service was friendly and gracious, and we will absolutely be back. I rank this a must if you're in Northwest Tucson.
(5)Yam Y.
Sat at the bar for dinner early on a Wednesday night. Cocktails and service were perfect from Loren. The food is a strange fusion, but admittedly so. Ate some frog legs, which is a sweet novelty in Tucson. The staff accommodated our weird needs. The lighting is nice.
(5)Katie T.
Would like to give 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 based on service and the drink menu. Had a group from work head to The Parish tonight and had great service with a big group from our server Jill. There's a good beer list and a lot of great specialty drinks, I had La Verdad which I'd highly recommend -reminiscent of a Moscow mule with tequila. Our table tried a few of the appetizers. I got the fresh oysters, which came with a really great smoked tomato sauce. They were mild but tasty. Other big hits at the table were the bacon popcorn and the frog legs. Our entrees is where things seemed to miss the mark for the group. I had the trout which was good-okay, if a little bland. I had to salt it, and I can't remember the last time I salted food at a restaurant. A couple of us got the Drunken Angel, which I tried and was great. There was another angel hair pasta dish that was way too heavy both in richness and smoke, and a couple of the guys got the special, a seafood gumbo, which didn't seem to impress either of them that much. In a nutshell, it just seemed like everything entree-wise that I tried lacked balance. Especially at the price point, in Tucson, I expect a bit more balance and complexity. I'll definitely be back (great ambiance and live music are a total win), but I'll definitely be trying my luck with other entrees.
(4)Matt L.
One of the best restaurants in northwest Tucson. Most places putting out food of this caliber are closer to the downtown scene. This is modern American fare with strong cajun roots, and they feature my absolute favorite burger in Tucson: The Parish Burger. If there's one thing that prevents me from awarding The Parish 5 stars, it's consistency. I've ordered the burger many many times over the last few years. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's nowhere near the temperature I ordered it (usually overcooked), and sometimes it feels like they skimped on a few ingredients. There have also been times when the restaurant isn't busy but the food takes a very long time to come out. I wouldn't let these things deter you from dining here, though. It's fantastic food, and one of my go-to places in my neighborhood! If they ironed a couple things out, this place would be off the charts.
(4)Richa S.
The WORST late night menu ever. Not only was there nothing appetizing to nosh on, it was disgusting. Nothing on their menu pairs with late night drinks even. Who wants smoked trout (think chopped up lox) after 10pm? I ordered it because I was hungry- and it was dry. They served it on a small plate which made it too difficult to eat. My boyfriend said the gumbo was disgusting. Stick to lunch or dinner- skip late night menu as of where it stands now. YUCK!
(1)Lara M.
I walked in to this joint and was greeted with a smile, went directly to the bar and took a seat. The bartender Amanda was sweet and efficient and she sure knew how to mix a drink. I had The Peach a mixed drink that included bourbon infused dried peaches. It was so good. We ordered the Bacon popcorn appetizer slightly buttered with salt and pepper, yum. My friend Al had a black and blue and we shared the Johnny Steak and Frites, perfectly cooked medium rare with a Johnny Walker Cream sauce, wow I'm coming back.
(5)Jeff W.
First visit last night and was great! Found here on yelp. Bartender Amber provided an excellent recommendation of the Drunken Angel. I also had to try the bacon popcorn based on reviews here. The beer selection was more than expected with plenty of local options. Two tv's in the bar to watch a game. Would definitely go back again.
(5)miles c.
We ate there last night for dinner and it was excellent. My wife and her sister had the Smokin Angel pasta dish and they loved it; spicy but not over the top. I had the Drunkin Angel with the seafood and it was excellent; similarly spiced to the Smokin Angel with extra garlic and it was delicious. The other member of our party had the Fish n Chips which he said were tasty. For an appetizer we had the Crawfish Hushpuppies with green onion dip; they were delicious. The service was very good. We will return and I recommend this restaurant; especially if you want food of a different character.
(4)Jenny S.
3.5 stars rounded up! we weren't in love with the Parish but they do have some solid dishes ---la verdad cocktail: kinda acidic but pretty lacking in alcohol ---fish n chips: nice, light, crispy crust on the fish! fries were also good ---drunken angel pasta: love the loads of seafood in the dish but the pasta sauce had an odd taste i couldn't get over ---gumbo: spicy sausage! comes w/ a scoop of rice on top & corn hush puppies. i liked the hush puppies BUT the gumbo was nothing too special ---pimpinadas: not a fan of the combination of flavors here, a play on sweet & salty with a KICK of spicy ---goat cheese relleno: a nice appetizer, but not an easy one to share ---pecan smoked ruby red trout: comes w/ candied pecans, carmelized onions, roasted garlic, & toast...the trout was just ok but i liked the onions & pecans! Our server was really nice & let us have a big private room for our friend's bday even though there were only 5 of us NOTE: no cake cutting fee, SCORE!
(4)Gaciel A.
We have here looking to try something different and that certainly happened. While the frog legs and burger were tasty, everything else we ate was just too salty. Four of us shared what we got and we all agreed on the salt content, so it wasn't just a one off situation. I would maybe try it once more if I'm in town again, but it won't be my first suggestion.
(3)Nina P.
Louisiana flavor located in north Tucson! I saw Abita rootbeer on the menu and had to have it to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it's one of the best rootbeers (yum!). My friend and I ordered the pretzels to start (amazing!) and the Pimpinadas. Those were good but the flavors were interesting. It's jerk chicken wrapped in an empanada topped with peach marmalade. I didn't think the peach went with the jerk chicken, maybe a spicier topping would compliment the chicken better. For the main dish, we split the Smokin' Angel. The dish comes with burgundy angel hair pasta, which I had never seen before, and a mesquite smoked tomato sauce, giving the pasta a really rich and salty flavor. I've never had something like this before, and I'm sad to report that it wasn't my favorite. I'm not much of a seafood lover, so I can't speak about the majority of their menu, but everyone around me looked very happy with their mussels and oysters. I'd be happy to come back, get another rootbeer, try the gumbo and get those pretzels again!
(3)Abagail T.
Fantastic!!! the food is amazing!! On Mother's Day I ordered the duck and waffles. Amazing!!! The cinnamon butter blended perfectly with my waffles. The duck was seasoned to perfection and tender. Great great restaurant!
(5)Kissie F.
A++. Delicious food, wonderful service, manager came and talked to us. We ordered fish and chips, the Parish burger and BBQ pork sandwich. The pork is super smokey but my family liked it. I like the atmosphere with the cool artwork and fun interior paint. I will definitely be back for Tuesday jazz night. I almost forgot to mention the Bacon popcorn, definitely worth the calorie splurge.
(5)David B.
Better come here at off hours.. It gets pretty crowded. However, the servers are hopping and really on the job. Not really Southern cooking, the small menu is better-described as Southern-inspired. I got the Parish burger, one of the few pre-made burger offerings I'd ever seen that I liked. ANd a cup of gumbo, which was genuinely gumbo-like, without being too bitter. The pork rinds appetizer is vastly more expensive than the stuff you buy at a grocer's in a bag. It is, however, also vastly fresher. NOTE: I took this down from 5 stars to 3 - because the food was still good - when I received my credit card bill and discovered that the restaurant had without notice decided to increase my tip. Not by enough to make it worthwhile for me to contest the charge with my credit card company, but even if the tip is chintzy, which I don't believe mine was, you don't get to change it unilaterally. If I ever return here, which I probably won't, I'll pay by cash only, and if they don't like my tip now, they'll really dislike what I'll leave them then.
(3)Chris T.
The Parish serves the best food in Tucson, hands down. The gumbo is the best single food item in the entire city, and the burger isn't far behind. From the hand cut fries to the bacon popcorn to the amazing cocktail menu to the best operators in town, Steve and Bryce, you can't go wrong here.
(5)Sheila C.
We went to Parish on Saturday afternoon for lunch. It was wonderful! Their gumbo is spot on and delicious. They actually know how to make one. It can be hard to find a decent gumbo outside of NOLA. The service was superb and the bathrooms were very clean and tidy. We will be back to try some more of the items on their menu.
(5)Mark G.
All I've heard about the parish was that it was good food, but let me tell you, its more than that. The service was awesome, the server was very helpful and absolutely made us feel like we were the only table in house even though we were one of many. He was that good and his recommendations were spot on and very objective. The parish burger was fantastic and the flavor profile was so balanced and I dislike blue cheese anything. But its the star of the burger. And my fiance ordered the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed at all. I'll get that next time. And for sure get a corn bread... Don't miss out and go on a Monday so you can really enjoy it. We did!
(5)Jacky Qiang W.
Come to Tucson as a tourist and pop into The Parish, was surprised by the food here, and also the atmosphere, decoration, friendly staff Thomas and everything here. Definitely recommended, try the food here, your wont regret and all are really good tasted. Like drunken angel the most.
(5)Sky S.
Oh.... Oh my... I am a very happy girl. The word of the night is *Wonderful* Goat cheese relleno... I was expecting an overpowering taste from the cheese but holy crap! They nailed it on the head with the balsamic reduction. Hushpuppies... Oh so good. Quite heavy, but delicious all the same. The drunken angel pasta dish was the star for me. A huge piece of bread, shellfish, and a crap ton of cheese on top? Yes. Yes please :) The ambiance here is awesome and super laid back all while maintaining the upscale astetic. Peaches cocktail is yummy. Dutch well water is to die for.
(5)Christina C.
Nicely hidden in the dark corner of Orange Grove and Ina (Next Door to Sushi on Oracle). Great atmosphere with live music, we went in on a Saturday night at about 9 pm. Bacon Popcorn? Interesting appetizer, but pretty good. I like my bacon extra crispy and that's what was mixed with the lightly buttered popcorn. I enjoyed it, but I would like to have it for breakfast with eggs and some French toast. The Gumbo was delicious, great taste with some spice to it. Craw fish hush puppies were very fluffy and crispy at the same time. They had a hint of spice in the after taste. My burger was cooked just the way I ordered it and the fries were crispy, but not burnt. Dessert special was a chocolate lava cake à la mode and it was delightful. So stuffed from the above, but we had to finish every last bite of the dessert. I cannot wait to go back, food and service was awesome!
(4)Kelsey W.
Parish brings classic Cajun cuisine to the desert, and I'm so thankful! The signature drink menu has a little something for everyone. Loved Dutch Well Water with the house infused cucumber gin and lavender water.. it tastes like you're drinking flowers. Don't forget to try Parishioner as well! We went for an early happy hour and ordered a plethora of appetizers. From the hushpuppies to goat cheese relleno, try them all! We loved the frog legs, Hot Legs Le'Jean and the oysters! As we were heading out there was live music setting up. Try it for yourself, we can't wait to go back for a crawfish boil!
(5)Maggie R.
I don't normally give 5 stars but when I do it's for a reason! Great food, service and atmosphere! If your in the area the Parish is a must!
(5)Robert G.
This was and is one of the best out of town places i have been to!! The food is amazing!!! Try the bacon wrapped frog legs!! Also the backyard burger made your way!! With lamb chorizo!! Goat cheese and tepin cheese and adobe pork!! Dam it was great!! And service was great!!!
(5)Andrea A.
Crazy yummy noshes and groovy ambiance. The chili relleno is a must try. I wish the pork rinds had more spice rather than a wet salsa. But still yum. All the appetizers were great the gumbo a must!
(5)Nic N.
First of all, if you find yourself in Tucson you should do yourself a favor and check out The Parish. Secondly, if you're debating in between the chop and the steak then I would definitely recommend the steak...but be forewarned, that sh*t is richer than Donald Trump married to Michael Jackson's entire family. Also, I'm pretty sure they harvested the whole of Idaho to make the layer of fries beneath the steak. Talk to the bartender Nathan for some excellent service. Transmission terminated.
(4)Alice R.
Easily the best Happy Hour around. I was able to try a lot of the noshes since I went with a group and we were all hungry! We ordered the bacon popcorn, PEI mussels (comes with bread with this gorgeous creole butter or something crazy-sinfully delicious whatever it was!), gumbo, oysters, pimpanadas and also tried the bacon wrapped frogs legs. The mussels, gumbo and pimpanadas were my favorites. Bacon popcorn was good but what's not to love? Wish I was able to have some dessert, but left feeling full and satisfied. While, I'm not a beer drinker, my companions were impressed with ales on tap. I opted for signature cocktail and can recommend the Sam Clemens.
(5)Iris G.
This is my perfect experience trifecta. Phenomenal bartenders who can craft a fabulous drink, a small but perfectly executed menu with revolving specials, and a fabulously funky yet classy atmosphere. The oysters are rich and decadent - there were only four in the appetizer that my husband and I shared but that's all you needed (unless you are in a party of 10...y'all would be fighting over them!) Hints of bacon and Gorgonzola (if I'm remembering correctly, it has been a while since I had this particular app) packed some serious flavor. The bar menu is well thought out and meticulously executed. I've tried the Aqua Vita and the Well Water and they were balanced, flavor wise, and potent! The wine list is decent and the beer selection has some lovely additions that are not super common. I've tried a variety from the menu, but my favorite thing would be The Big Hippie, with added goat cheese. The flavors are just sumptuous, the bun is hearty without being greasy, and the crisp veggies that top the sandwich add a wonderful texture to the whole sandwich. The fries are clearly homemade, and executed very well. They are seasoned beautifully and do not need the addition of a dipping sauce like some fries do. My husband digs their fish and chips - which is billed as the World's Crispiest Fish and Chips. They indeed manage to have the crust be very crisp (and not soggy) but the fish inside is moist, tender, and melts in your mouth. He also thinks their Parish Burger is hands down the best burger in Tucson. And he's a rabid red meat eater and will usually order a burger while out (mainly because I do not eat/cook red meat at home). There was one dessert we had - a peanut butter bar thing - that was unbelievably good. It was kind of like a Reeses peanut butter cup on crack. Highly recommended, but make sure if you want to go on a weekend night to make reservations. It's not a huge restaurant and it DOES get wicked busy.
(5)Samson D.
If your in the Tucson area and want a great dinning experience, be sure and stop by "The Parish" not only great signature burger but my wife got the "Crispiest Fish & Chips in the World" 10's all around service, atmosphere, FOOD (for sure). I am a food snob and unashamed of it (germ-a-phobe) and this place is dope!
(5)Adrienne S.
They have amazing craft cocktails and they infuse with different flavors. Bartender was super fun and we liked watching him mix. Also had the baked and fresh oysters and couldn't believe how large they were. The hand cut fries are a must have too.
(5)Susan C.
Yelp app note - while searching for PARISH on the Yelp app I was directed to THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS as the first search result. My sinful brothers and sisters - and you know who you are, especially this time of year - please don't mistake one for the other. They are very...VERY different. Twice we've been to the Parish and both times we've sat at the bar. On a Saturday night at about 7:30pm the weekend before X'mas, the place was busy, but there were seats left at the table and a few open at the bar. This is a place that takes its libations seriously. Mysterious-looking jars of vegetables and fruits labeled clearly (lest you think they're pig fetuses), steeped in alcoholic goodness adorn the bar which looks like it was made with reclaimed wood. Walls are deep red with black concrete floors. Entertainment for the night was a man with a guitar and a harmonica (and a woman - though she wasn't attached to his mouthpiece like the harmonica). The place has undergone a renovation and now resembles a fever dream I might have after too many spicy, deep fried foods and endless glasses of Mississippi moonshine. The bar seating area has HOOKS underneath the counter (a nice touch for those of us with an affectation purses larger than our asses). There were two bartenders -"bar keeps" judging by their traditional garb of the jaunty hat, vest and dress shirt - and they never stopped mixing drinks the entire time we were there. House specialty cocktails are a reasonable $8/each and are comprised of ingredients, such as "basil-infused" vodka and lavender somethings. These people are such purists they even make their own maraschino cherries. (They'll proudly show you the bottle.) We had an old fashioned, a gin martini and a Sam Clemens - a house specialty. The old fashioned was very fragrant (probably made with some specialty bitters), and the rye was proudly shown to be a winner of a competition. The drinks were not very strong, but just enough to get a buzz going. The bar keeps are so responsible that they even have business cards for drivers who will drive you home, in case you had one too many and start babbling about a pimple on your chin that is virtually non-existent to the world but has somehow, in your exalted opinion - overtaken your face. (I'm sorry if my pimple talk ruined everyone's good time.) For food, we had the Tchoup (pronounced TCHOWP) - a very large and thick bone-in pork chop with mesquite smoked adobo and tea sauce. Pork nice and tender, uniformly cooked and well-seasoned despite its size. My dining companion had a fish 'n chips, which he said was pretty good, though the pork was clearly the winner. We had wanted to stay, and even entertained the idea of dessert, but were scared of what the musician with the harmon-guitar and his sidekick might do, I can see this place as being on our regular rotation - the vibe is laid-back and the place hip without being pretentious. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders and chef obviously love what they do through the quality of their drinks and food.
(5)Kori H.
While the outside of the restaurant is very unassuming, this restaurant has never let me down. Time after time and dish after dish I am always left extremely satisfied. My go to is the P.E.I Mussels which are out of this world, but I've also thoroughly enjoyed the Drunken Angel, Smokin' Angel, The Oysters, Hot legs, and the list goes on...I literally have not had one bad/regrettable thing on this menu. This by and large is one of Tucson't best restaurant offerings. I just wish it were closer, but if it were I'd probably be broke.
(5)David N.
Every once in a while I am surprised to find an outstanding eatery off the beaten track (at least our track), and what was meant to be a casual "blue collar" dinner makes me feel like I should have dressed up, not for the ambiance at The Parish, but in honor of the chef who gave us a real nice dining experience for the price of bar food. We were greeted by and served by Andrew (good luck, buddy!) and began with four of the nicest oysters this side of Tomales bay. The Drunken Angel was superb, and the Gumbo was equally delicious. To top it off, we shared a bread pudding that was the best I've ever had! My only disappointment was forgetting to snap a photo to share. An outstanding evening! Thanks!!
(4)Ashley L.
Came back 3 times in 2 days. Tried multiple dishes and cocktails, Dutch Well Water was incredible as was the bloody. They're unique wall of infused liquor provides endless possibilities. During happy hour we combined the hush puppies, gumbo and the cheese from the pretzels. Great burgers and bread pudding.
(5)Adam P.
Have been going since they first opened. Never disappointed and owe this place a review. Good food, good drink, very fun menu. Always new stuff. Although I miss the pit bbq wings, bring those back! Very helpful and friendly staff and owners, chef, etc. Top down quality you can tell starts at the top. Bacon popcorn, crafts, Dutch well water among the favorites. I typically go for an app and drink but have to check them out for dinner. Oh and decent coffee if your the one driving :)
(4)Brody M.
Lots to recommend: Gumbo, Drunken Angel pasta, Hamburger and Chile Relleno appetizer are fantastic! Shrimp w Grits: bland as oatmeal. The La Verdad cocktail was refreshing and contained adequate liquor compared to the Ice Tea/Vodka Cocktail which contained very little. The non-traditional cupcake style of bread pudding (is flavorful) but as dry as the Sonoran Desert - hardly any rum sauce (maybe an off day?) The dishes they do well are really good. Patio seating next to parking lot, so you can bring your dog buddy. Glad they are here in Tucson!
(4)Adam B.
Had the drunken pasta. It was OK/good. I got bored of the meal halfway through and left a bit hungry. I've had similar pastas at many other restaurants and usually preferred theirs. Probably a good choice for Tucson which has few good restaurants so 4 stars vs 3 stars if somewhere else.
(4)Brittany J.
This place is amazing! When I first came here, I was a bit wary because of the old-fashioned look of the restaurant, but this place sure didn't disappoint. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Our drinks were never empty, and everything was brought out hot. Their Fish & Chips dish is definitely the best I've ever had. The fish was extremely crispy, and the fries were deliciously seasoned. We also had the bacon popcorn, which was really interesting. Their prices were also very fair compared to the huge amount of food you get. Overall, this place is an awesome gem that I'm glad we found. Would highly recommend.
(5)Carianne C.
Why has it taken me so long to go to this restaurant? Oh my. Enjoyment from every direction. Beautiful decor that is full of personality but not overdone. Witty staff with great timing and all around good service. And, the food.... !!!! I tired the pimpanadas to start (empanadas with jerk chicken, a bit of orange marmalade, over a slaw of jicama and chayote) - with one bit I knew this was going to be a great meal. I had the smoked salmon salad as an entree, and a bite (that's all he'd let me have) of my husband's gumbo - deeeeelish! I want one in midtown!
(5)Tabbatha E.
What a terrific place!! Some of the best food, I promise you ! It's a cleverly thought out menu with a touch of southern flare. Great choices that aren't your everyday selection. Sweet tea brined pork chops... Yummy! Crawfish hush puppies! They infuse their own house liquors! Wow, you have to try these! Everything has been excellent!! They have musicians come play, and it's a great selection! They do get busy, so check first if you need a reservation, believe me, it's worth it! I recommend this place all the time! Definitely add this to your dinner list of places to go. Oh! Each year they do an awesome Mardi Gras event!! So much fun!
(5)Cody T.
First time here. Service was great, very attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Had the oysters on a half shell, they were amazing. Had a smoked cocktail sauce on them that was different than any other cocktail sauce I've ever had. Main courses were delicious and the right size. Drunken angel and gumbo both very good. Will definitely be back for the drunken angel.
(5)Belinda R.
Not impressed, I got a garden salad with shrimp and it literally came with 4 shrimp. The service is poor and they never checked on us. I wish there were more servers than 1. I will not come back.
(2)Wendy K.
I have been to The Parish on two other occasions. My family and I chose The Parish for Easter Brunch yesterday. My Daughters are not big "foo foo" diners and the server was actually insulting toward them at times. They didn't like either of their pastas and the server didn't ask why when boxing their full plates to go. Some flexibility on how an egg is cooked would have been appreciated. We didn't receive any water until we requested it and were not asked if we wanted any drinks after the first round. My husband and I enjoyed our meals.
(3)Carianne C.
Why has it taken me so long to go to this restaurant? Oh my. Enjoyment from every direction. Beautiful decor that is full of personality but not overdone. Witty staff with great timing and all around good service. And, the food.... !!!! I tired the pimpanadas to start (empanadas with jerk chicken, a bit of orange marmalade, over a slaw of jicama and chayote) - with one bit I knew this was going to be a great meal. I had the smoked salmon salad as an entree, and a bite (that's all he'd let me have) of my husband's gumbo - deeeeelish! I want one in midtown!
(5)Tabbatha E.
What a terrific place!! Some of the best food, I promise you ! It's a cleverly thought out menu with a touch of southern flare. Great choices that aren't your everyday selection. Sweet tea brined pork chops... Yummy! Crawfish hush puppies! They infuse their own house liquors! Wow, you have to try these! Everything has been excellent!! They have musicians come play, and it's a great selection! They do get busy, so check first if you need a reservation, believe me, it's worth it! I recommend this place all the time! Definitely add this to your dinner list of places to go. Oh! Each year they do an awesome Mardi Gras event!! So much fun!
(5)Cody T.
First time here. Service was great, very attentive even on a busy Saturday night. Had the oysters on a half shell, they were amazing. Had a smoked cocktail sauce on them that was different than any other cocktail sauce I've ever had. Main courses were delicious and the right size. Drunken angel and gumbo both very good. Will definitely be back for the drunken angel.
(5)Belinda R.
Not impressed, I got a garden salad with shrimp and it literally came with 4 shrimp. The service is poor and they never checked on us. I wish there were more servers than 1. I will not come back.
(2)Wendy K.
I have been to The Parish on two other occasions. My family and I chose The Parish for Easter Brunch yesterday. My Daughters are not big "foo foo" diners and the server was actually insulting toward them at times. They didn't like either of their pastas and the server didn't ask why when boxing their full plates to go. Some flexibility on how an egg is cooked would have been appreciated. We didn't receive any water until we requested it and were not asked if we wanted any drinks after the first round. My husband and I enjoyed our meals.
(3)Russ K.
Seems expensive for the portion size. The NOLA food I had was red beans & rice, gumbo, crawfish etoufee, catfish and hush puppies. If you want authentic this wasn't it. If you want a variation of these items then ok. Gumbo is always served with rice as is etoufee. For some reason the 50 cents worth of rice wasn't served in the portion I had. It was a sampler plate. The catfish had a crispy coating but the fish was mushy. Red beans typically has sausage but this had shredded something. Wasn't impressed. However, I will say the 3 oysters I had that cost $7 were very good with the smoked tomato concoction and the goat cheese Chile relleno was quite good as well. I,very heard the regular fish & chips they serve is good but am reluctant after the catfish. Sometimes it's better to just go with what's been successful in NOLA.
(3)Sunny D.
The Parish is amazing! Amazing people! Amazing food! If you like food that was actually made for YOU! This the place! Drinking Angel is amazing! The Chop! Steak Salad! BEST BURGER in Tucson! I love this place! Put it on your list!
(5)Donn A.
Nice decor. Clean. Good service. Good gumbo. The Parish burger was definitely worth it. The bread pudding was okay.
(4)Mikki M.
I guess my first mistake was not having a screaming toddler with me on Mother's Day. We were promptly seated, this will be the only thing that happened in a timely manner. We waited for close to 25 minutes to SEE a waiter. He acted like he was a waiter for another table and seemed shocked that we had not been waited on (we figured out a little later that he was actually our waiter). Over an hour after being seated we received our meal. Now, if they were packed I would have been more forgiving, but they were at most, steady. There were no lines out the door or people waiting for a long time to be seated. The food, let's start by saying the "Featured Items" had no price. I'll get back to that later. My wife ordered Duck confit with waffles (recommended) and I had the Drunken Angel pasta dish. They looked really good, but that is all I can say that is nice. Pasta...over cooked and it had a taste of uncooked burgundy, seafood...overcooked and this dish is far too rich. The Duck Confit...the meat was good but the skin was burned because it was left under the salamander too long. This also caused the waffle to be super dry. Overall, this was a true disappointment. Especially when we received the check. For one waffle and one duck leg we paid $28. If this was a truly delicious meal I could care less, but we paid that price and it was a terrible experience. By the time we left we had been there for one hour and 45 minutes. I left with a feeling of utter disappointment. I had so hoped we had found a new place to go on weekends. Normally, we are very happy diners, but The Parish let us down.
(1)Amy K.
If Nathan leaves this place, The Parish will definitely suffer. He is an amazing bartender!! I sat at the bar with a coworker on a surprisingly busy Tuesday night. We ordered bacon popcorn and hushpuppies to start. They were both amazing. Although next time, I might pass on the bacon popcorn because they were a bit hard on the inside and tough to chew. The bacon flavor was definitely spot on, though. Our drinks were all fantastic. My mule was perfect, and my coworker loved his martinis. They infuse their own liquors, which you will see lining the wall. They have some unique options, so definitely expect good drinks here. The side salad was so special and not your standard chopped romaine with some grape tomatoes. You'll see when you get it. The blue cheese dressing was okay... it didn't have the intense blue cheese flavor I was expecting, but it wasn't terrible. My pasta dish was so rich and delicious. I wish I could've brought the leftovers back, but alas we were in a hotel. My coworker ordered the chop, which was HUGE. I got to taste a bite, and it was the best tasting chunk of meat I have ever had. The rub and bbq sauce definitely was the star of the show. I would recommend the chop to everyone. All in all a fantastic place for dinner, and I can't wait to come back again.
(5)Christina R.
I would give this place 5 stars for The Dirty alone (infused pickle vodka, brined pickle garnish & olive juice) but oh, then they just HAVE to go and outdo themselves with great service, bacon popcorn, empanadas (pimpanadas), bacon wrapped frog legs... and this was all before we even got to the main course! My parents were in town this weekend, and the boyfriend & I wanted to impress them with some of Tucson's best eats, so we thought The Parish could do the trick, and it did! So with that said, back to the important stuff, THE FOOD. I had the Big Hippie (roasted eggplant sandwich with pomegranate ketchup...can this place read my tastebuds' mind?!) Erik had the Drunken Angel (angel hair pasta, lobster broth, shrimp, crawfish, red pepper cream sauce... you get the picture goodness on goodness on goodness). My parents opted for the Gumbo and the Shrimp & Grits... I mean, can't go wrong with that! We all left with smiling bellies. My ONLY complaint about this place is that their tables are WAY too small (yes, I know, it seems as though we got an excessive amount of food... but even with a "normal" amount they would still be lacking.) But alas, Parish, your tiny tables won't keep me away for long!
(5)Peter W.
It was delightful! We started with an infused basil vodka martini and atop shelf margarita! The hush puppies as a starter came with a spicy/ sweet sauce, that made the bit of Crawfish in them explode! We followed with Fish and Fries, flaky and nice breading. My angel hair with shrimp crawfish lobster in a light cream base tomato sherry shallot sauce was the best I've had outside of New York or New Orleans. Try this place!
(4)Amy M.
Food and service was awesome. I waiter was so attentive and had a fun personality.I ordered the fish & chips is was great. My fiance ordered the drunken angel pasta and he that it was very tasty. We will definitely be back!
(5)Nikky P.
This is a pretty cool place- it's owned by the former owner of Kingfisher. I love New Orleans and anything of that vein, so this is right up my alley. The food was very good- I enjoyed everything I tried. We had the Fresh Gulf Oysters (7$) which had a smokey tomato type flavor- super good- you get 4 decent sized oysters for the price. I usually prefer raw oysters sans the fancy toppings, but this stuff managed to compliment the oysters and still keep everything fresh tasting. The Pimpinadas (9$) were different..still not sure if all the flavors actually complimented each other, but I liked the idea. These are empanadads, stuffed with jerk chicken, covered with peach marmalade, topped with fried plantains, with a side of jicama slaw. I like all these things..maybe just not together. Fun dish to try out though. We also had the Hot legs le'jean (8$) which are frog legs with a horseradish rub, wrapped in bacon, and covered in a remoulade. Very yum. There are so many other things on their menu that I would love to try, so we will definitely be back. They have rotating daily specials that looked really nice and their cocktails looked sooo nice. They also have a very cool beer selection- lots to try out. Some cool local (LA local) ones like Abita and Andygator which we love.
(4)Jason H.
I came here because a lot of Yelpers whom I trust have said great things about it. I have to say that it did not disappoint ... The menu was super fun...the decor is very interesting and you can tell there was thought put into it... There are painting from local artists on the walls that are way out of my price range but look nice and feel like they belong there... The music in The Parish makes ya feel like you are in the French quarter of New Orleans ... The are do many interesting things on the menu from mussels to frog legs to southern edamame. Everything has a little kick to it do the turkey and gravy crowd may have trouble... This is a neat place all the way around.. Perfect for a date but still kid friendly earlier during lunch or during the work week...
(4)C Z.
I feel like I stepped into New Orleans! It has that Victorian/voodoo look going on! The bar is definitely the highlight of the place, on the shelves are Mason jars filled with their 'house infused' spirits. So cool looking!!!! The 'hand-crafted cocktails' are amazing! And the food is to die for! We started with the hush puppies, that has shrimp mixed in them, followed by the shrimp po boy and the angel hair pasta...I definitely recommend the angel hair pasta dish!!! Ever thing here was fantastic! I highly recommend trying it out, you won't be disappointed
(5)corey d.
Over the years this place has just gotten better! The food is great, the drinks are interesting. I recommend this to anyone who visits, or wants to try something different. Never had bad service when going.
(5)Monica Z.
Unique place, great cocktails a little pricey but worth it. We really enjoy it there the few time we go.
(4)Chad B.
Have you ever been to that perfect restaurant, where everything on the menu is up your alley, everything smells amazing, the staff is over the top friendly, and there are microbrews on draft for happy hour? If you haven't had that experience yet, stop what you're doing and get here! We started with the frog legs, not because we needed an appy (because there was more than enough with our entrees) but because they were wrapped in bacon. Yes, bacon wrapped frog legs with the perfect sauce for dipping like you're at a Cajun tailgate party for the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl game in NOLA! Then the entrees, big bowl of mussels and drunken angel pasta. I think they came with 5 baguettes. More food than one human could consume, not for a lack of effort. Come, sit, let them treat you. In the words of The Governator- "I'll be back"
(5)Randy M.
Without a doubt a must try!! Bartenders are friendly and knowledgable with craft cocktails that will have you experiencing spirits you may have never tried!! The gumbo and house fries were all i had room for and both were outstanding. I will be returning to sample the rest of the menu one meal at a time.
(5)Richard C.
This has been on my To Try list for some time now. Finally had a chance to eat out without the kids. I knew they would not be able to find something to eat here after viewing their online menu. And I think children are just too picky of eaters to really enjoy restaurant food. I had looked at the online menu several times and knew they had a shrimp po-boy for lunch. I specifically came here just for that. I was not disappointed. It did remind me of when I lived in New Orleans for over two decades. The French bread was very fresh. I prefer the tails of the shrimp pinched off but the cornmeal breading was light and tasty. However, I also ordered a side of gumbo ($2 extra ) and the horseradish overwhelmed it so much I could not eat it. If you are reading this managers, authentic creole cooking has no hot spices. Bottles of hot sauce are placed on the table (there were none at this establishment) so the customers can spice up a dish to their liking. Making something automatically spicy excludes a portion of your customers so that they cannot enjoy these menu selections. My wife ordered the World's Crispiest Fish n Chips. Her plate came full of seasoned fries with a crispy fish filet placed nicely on top. Since they advertise that the fish is the crispiest in the world, she was anxious to put it to the test. Her fish was light, crispy and she could tell it was freshly out of the fryer. The tarter sauce served with it appeared to be homemade and matched up to the fish perfectly. The fries were the standard fare but she is not really a fan of seasoned fries so you may enjoy them more than she did. She thought the price was a little steep for lunch ($11.00) but she would order again. She wishs it would have come with coleslaw or a small side salad.
(3)Laurence K.
Cool place in strip mall nice cocktail list and beer list Black Maple Hill for 7$? Cool! Food wise the salad which was huge for $7 wow the roasted garlic dressing was great I had the adobo pork sandwich which was off the hook Jim had the fish and chips and it was excellent for dessert the apple tart was great You def must try this place it's great!!
(4)Weili Z.
Amazing food and gluten friendly too. Go there with friends so that you can pig out on all the yummy appetizers. This is the first time that I had southern food and I am highly impressed by it.
(5)Matthew D.
I came here a while ago and decided to come back after I was reminded of the place. I thought the place was good last time but couldn't remember too well. After today I'm wondering why it's been so long since I've come back. I got the pulled pork sandwich which was very good. Messy, but very good. The cabbage gives a little crispness that enhances the sandwich. I got the gumbo for a side and it was also very good. Although I didn't get a cocktail, since I had to go back to work, they looked good. I will definitely try one next time.
(4)Doug H.
I had the double pork chop - way too much charred spices to allow me to enjoy it. Service was good and prices were okay. I would not go back.
(2)Gil G.
Place is overpriced for lunch. Waitress was nice and polished. The salmon salad was ok, but my "people say it's the best in town" fish and chips (I checked the yelp reviews - a guy from Colorado Springs said that) were a disappointment - small portion, heavily battered, slimy, funky dirty-off tasting flavor. Among the worst I've had in 50 years. The fries and tarter were good though. The manager told me "the fish was guaranteed fresh farm raised tilapia (woo woo!) - a bottom feeder like catfish so that's why the texture and taste are like that." Said that people come to the restaurant for southern style cooking, and they want their fish to be just the way that I don't like it... :-D So what he was telling me was - there's nothing wrong with our fish, there's something wrong with your taste, that I wasn't used to it and wasn't properly appreciating what I was eating. He did offer to get me something else, but I didn't want to take a chance on getting another dish I wouldn't understand how to properly appreciate... Finally I was disappointed he didn't take the dish off the bill. That gesture and not being made to feel I was in the wrong and had lousy taste sure would have helped to up my rating. If you're used to eating fish and chips that use bottom feeding farmed fish and want to spend $11 for a small portion of it, then you'll be happy as a farmed raised tilapia here.
(2)Asina G.
This is actually a 3.5 star review, but I rounded up instead of down. This place has such a great concept! I'm typically not a fan of the gastropub theme that seems to be everywhere nowadays, but southern inspired gastropub? I had to try it! On a visit from Phoenix, I came here with a girlfriend and my daughter. My girlfriend and I had a late lunch, so we weren't starving. We started off with some apps -- the crawfish hushpuppies, edamame and fries with truffle aioli. The crawfish hushpuppies were really good, although they were much better without the sauce. We didn't think the sauce went great with the flavor of the hushpuppies. The fries and the aioli were great -- the fries were seasoned really well and who doesn't love a little truffle with their fries? The edamame was underwhelming. They were supposed to have some kind of seasoning on them, but you could barely tell. I was stuffed after all those apps, so my girlfriend and I just split an order of the bacon wrapped frog legs, while my daughter ordered the Drunken Angel dish. The frog legs were good, but I don't know that I'd order them again. Definitely good, just not unforgettable. My daughter absolutely loved her dish, which was angel hair pasta with crawfish and shrimp in a lobster sauce. I tasted it also and agree that it had good flavor. I also had a Caribbean Mule drink, which I liked -- it was really refreshing. They have live music on a regular basis, and when we were there a bluegrass band was setting up literally right next to our table. I don't know that I would have enjoyed my dinner with the band playing so close to our table, so I was glad we finished and left before they started playing.
(4)Christie M.
I wanted to like this place ! I have to say I love the ambience and decor. In my opinion I rather come here to sit and drink at the awesome looking bar. First of all like other reviewers have said this is a southern inspired restaurant. We started with the crawfish hush puppies. Those were actually extremely tasty and pretty much on point. They were perfectly fried and spicy! But then I decided to order the drunken angel dish and this is where my experience went down hill. The angel hair pasta was cooked perfectly as well as the crawfish and the shrimp. What was most disappointing was the sauce! It lacked any sort of flavor and depth. It basically tasted like butter when it should've been red pepper saffron. Nope ! This was a big bummer! At any rate the bar looks awesome and they have a ton of cool different drinks. Maybe I had the wrong dish :(
(3)Chelsea M.
I love gastropubs, and this place tops the charts. I was in Tucson for work, and the Yelp reviews landed me here. Thank you, fellow Yelpers. Once again, you have not let me down. My boyfriend and I showed up pretty late. When we arrived, the bartender instructed us to seat ourselves. It was pretty busy for a late weeknight, most guests were having drinks. We started with frog legs. This is the only time I've tried them. They are wrapped in bacon, and they are the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. I'm 100% positive that I've never enjoyed any food or drink more than the bacon wrapped frog legs at The Parish. I ordered trout as my meal, and unfortunately it could not follow the frog legs. I forgot to mention this place has a southern flair; I loved the trout, but I've never liked dirty rice or collard greens. This is no fault of The Parish...be cautious if you're like me and can't appreciate all southern fare. The bartender ended up as our server and he was awesome. He handled the entire restaurant/bar well. If you like cocktails, this seems like a good place to drink. I highly recommend eating here, too. Tucson really surprised me with this place. Bravo.
(4)Lorri M.
I dont care for collard greens but the red trout was amazing and get the hush puppies now!!!
(4)Amanda B.
Its Friday night, dinner with a friend! Yay!! It was a 30-35 minute wait when I arrived at 7. Waited for my friend to arrive and we ordered cocktails from the full bar... I am not sure how long the wait was, but I didn't finish my cocktail before we were seated. I had the Dirty Well Water. It is good. I am on a gin kick lately and it hit the spot. We started with the frog legs. They were not bad, but almost too much bacon! Say What!! Yeah, I know, I said it. Almost too much bacon. It was wrapped around the leg, and ended up kind of coming off when you went to eat and/or dip in the sauce. It was good, but I think I like the hush puppies better (had on a previous better). The sauce it came with was very good. Tonight I went with the mesquite salmon salad. The salad was a very good size, the candied pecans were very tasty, and the mesquite salmon was good too. But here is my problem. The salmon came already pulled apart and mixed in the salad. I wish it had been served whole on top of the salad. That is my one complaint. The dressing was sweet and was actually barely needed. And they served it on the side without asking! THANK YOU! The service overall was fantastic. Our waitress was attentive, and our water was always full, as well as our cocktails. The manager came by to check on us, and all went well. A very good evening... I'll be back again...
(4)Randy O.
After living in Louisiana for a time I was really looking forward to some great cajun food. I read the menu and my mouth was watering!!! Unfortunately the menu descriptions are the best thing about the food. It seems to me that perhaps the traditional spices that make up the cajun dishes have been toned down for the Tucson audience. There were several of us and we had 7 dishes between us and nothing really said "This is awesome." The food is not bad, its just not great.
(2)Jerry W.
Oh I can't tell how much I love their pork chop!!! Pork chop is always at the top of the list when I want to order something at a new place. And their pork chop is, definitely, the best.
(5)B S.
A win! Love to see some great dining options popping up in the Northern Tucson/Oro Valley area. Went for my dads birthday earlier this week (kind of bummed our server made no acknowledgement...its such a bummer that restaurants aren't doing this anymore), and enjoyed a fun meal with great drinks. Awesome beer list, loved that they had the Del Bac whiskey I have been hoping to try, and everything we ordered was great. The bacon popcorn was a big hit, as were the pork rinds with my husband and dad. Split the fish and chips, which was a great portion with very tasty fish. My daughters hot dog was amazing and so much food for a kids menu...we had to help her out a bit. Gumbo was delicious, and my dads pork chop was incredible. Don't come here expecting to count calories..its a "splurge" type restaurant for sure, but you will enjoy the experience enough to not care.
(4)t c.
Sorry the bulk of Tucson, I am going to have to disagree with you and state that the food here is not that good. I have been here twice. First time I ordered the gumbo -meh. Second time I got all pumped up to try the burger that was voted the best in the city. My fav burger I have had in Tucson was from Jax Kitchen. I got the burger, took 3 bites, and was done. Burger is overdesigned and you just taste salt and the jam. Huge let down.
(2)Brian H.
A nice little restaurant with Bayou flair and a creative dinner and drink menu. Good beer and wine selection too. Me and a buddy went tapas style while sitting at the bar. We had four of the apps and all were flavorful and well executed - pimpanada being the best. The gumbo was spicy but lacking substance - like big chunks of meat. The hush-puppies were fantastic. The service from bartenders was acceptable, but not as friendly or attentive as I'd like at an upscale gastro-pub. I would hope table service is better.
(3)Shane P.
Awesome awesome awesome! The "drunkin angel" is amazing. The dish and chips are very good, I wish they would use Haddock instead of tilapia but this is the west coast. But hands down the best batter I have ever had on the fish and the fries where amazing. Mixed drinks are top notch and they don't skimp on the alcohol, craft beer are great. The music is also great and not to loud. You must try the Crawfish Hushpuppies awesome.
(5)G T.
I've been here many times while I was living in Tucson! Great foods and great atmosphere. I always get the drunken angel and it is delicious. Their pork rinds are also great. I wasn't a fan of the frog legs but it was not too bad. Wide variety of drinks! Highly recommend this place.
(4)Laura D.
Before going to The Parish, I was really excited about it. It sounded awesome and people had good things to say. My coworker/friend and I had been talking about going for happy hour for months before it finally happened. We invited another coworker/friend and checked it out. My first impression of the interior was positive. I posted a couple of photos I took of some nice decorative features. But as we sat there and I looked around, I noticed that the lovely, artsy decor was accompanied by some truly tastless pieces, such as the sculpture of a butt with a smiley face on it. Seriously? Tacky, Parish, tacky! That was not the only weaksauce piece, just the worst that I could see from my seat. I had called ahead to ask if they had gluten free options and the guy that answered the phone was very enthusiastic that they did. When I asked the server if there was gluten free menu or if she could tell me what on the menu was gluten free, she told me I could have a burger without a bun or one of the salads, and maybe the salmon but she wasn't 100% sure. As I eat 98% vegetarian, too, this left me few options. I ended up choosing to let it be part of my 2% and go with a burger, though I honestly didn't feel like it. There just wasn't a reasonable other option. I got the Parish burger without the bun, and it was... OK. I asked for it medium rare and it was definitely rare. My companions, who both eat meat and gluten no problem, also found the food menu a bit limited. For a "gastro pub", the menu was not nearly as cool as it should have been. We also each had cocktails, which were tasty. The happy hour specials, though, were not very good for saving us money. The service was very friendly, but very inattentive. The fact that our server didn't know and didn't seem to be willing to find out if the salad she thought might be gluten free actually was did not impress me. The cocktails and my company were the best part, but there are cocktails as good or better at better prices elsewhere, and my company didn't much love the place either... So, sorry Parish, but I doubt I'll be back.
(2)Luis S.
This place has a fantastic happy hour, but the real draw is the appetizers. Filling, wholesome and savory: they all pair great with one of the great beers on tap. I'll admit that only one person got an entree (the gumbo) but she cleaned the plate. The rest of us enjoyed bacon popcorn, pimpanadas and southern edemame. The table favorite though, was the Goat Cheese Relleno. Ultimately, I recommend this place for larger groups. The interior is really cool, but it still has a bit of a warehouse feel that could be daunting to a table for two. However, with a decent sized group, this is a fantastic place to have a pint or cocktail and a lot of laughs.
(3)Ramona L.
This place is wonderful. Delicious food and great service. The bread pudding is to die for, smoked salmon salad is amazing not to mention all of the wonderful items on the menu. We can't get enough of this place.
(5)Stephannie Q.
The Parish offers divine cocktails and excellent appetizers along with delicious meals. I went to The Parish for drinks and dinner. I had the following: Drinks: Bell's Porter Stout beer Parishioner cocktail Dinner: Slow cooked adobo pork sandwich I also had several appetizers including oysters, muscles, bacon popcorn and crawfish hush puppies. I have zero complaints about the Parish, They offer a unique bar menu and although the dinner menu is small, they have great dinner options to choose from. A great restaurant for dinner or for after work drinks and appetizers.
(5)Alissa M.
The Parish has been bookmarked on my "To Try' list since I moved to Tucson. I finally tried it out on Friday night, and although the food was great, service was a bit disappointing. We came just before 7 and only had to wait about 15 minutes, but people who arrived shortly after us were being quoted 30 minutes or more. If you don't want to wait, you may want to come a little earlier. Once we were sat, it took 5-10 minutes for our waiter to come by. Unfortunately, this trend continued throughout the night. I think we spent more time waiting for our waiter to bring things or take our order than we did actually enjoying our food. He was very nice, but not nice enough to make up for the waiting. I didn't order a cocktail on this visit, but I definitely will next time. The cocktails all sounded really good, and the beer menu was huge! Instead of drinks, we started with an order of the bacon popcorn which was delicious! It had a bit too much black pepper, but overall, I would definitely order it again. For my entree, I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was really good. It was crispy, but not greasy, which is quiet the feat to achieve with fried foods. However, be aware that fish is not the typical presentation you get when you order fish and chips. Instead of it being several pieces of fish, it was just one big filet on top of a pile of fries (which by the way were also super tasty!) My boyfriend had the Parish Burger, which has blue cheese and red onion marmalade. Although he hates onions, he loved this burger, and from the bite he shared with me, I have to agree. I'm not a blue cheese fan, but I would consider ordering that in the future. It was a good-sized burger, flavorful, and cooked to a perfect medium rare. All in all, while the food was really good, the service really dragged things down for me. I will definitely be back for a visit though. I would like to try lunch next time, since they only have their po' boy available during the day.
(3)Sarah H.
The oysters are out of this world. I wish I could have eaten a dozen of them. And up to this point I've never really been a fan of oysters. Drunken angel pasta is amazing. I don't think I've ever tasted a pasta quite like it. The pasta is cooked in burgundy and served with a sea food medley. Seriously rich and wonderful. Frog legs were great as well. Jon, one of the bartenders, knows his craft. He consistently makes my drinks to perfection and on occasion has offered up new creations based on what I like. All around well priced for the quality. Highly recommend!
(5)Jason S.
I did enjoy the atmosphere and the food looked amazing but the special of the night was quail. Halfway through the first of 2 small quails I find that the legs are still raw. I let the waiter know and they fixed me a new plate, but by the time they finished cooking the second plate, my wife was already done with her meal and we were ready to go. We were really hopping for a great experience and the cooks let us down.
(2)Stephen S.
What a great, funky atmosphere with innovative food and creative cocktails. This was an unexpected spot tucked away in a strip mall in a residential district of Tucson. I found this on YELP staying just a block away at the local Marriott Towneplace Suites. The cocktails were rock solid and perfectly balanced. The Parishioner was perfection (but you'd better love bitterness). I also loved La Verdad with their house-infused cucumber tequila. I drank every last damn drop. Wine list is also solid. Food was mixed. We agreed that the winning dish was the pecan smoked ruby red trout. YUM. If you're looking for the taste of succulent, sweet crawfish in your crawfish hush puppy, better look elsewhere. This is primarily fried dough (like a hush puppy) with an essence of crawfish. Ours was overcooked (almost burnt and dry). We also tried the gumbo, which had some great heat (spice) to it but little depth of flavor. I'd go back here and try some more stuff in a second!
(4)Chris G.
Great southern food!! Great bloody Mary's
(4)Jon E.
The gumbo is awesome sauce! And their happy hour is a lot of fun. Don't forget about the magic show.
(5)Adri A.
Wow this southern Cajun restaurant is definitely worth visiting! All the appetizers looked amazing it was hard to choose. We went with the bacon wrapped frog legs and they were delicious (and legit ... bones in). Then we ordered the drunken pasta at the waiters recommendation. They boil the pasta in red wine - it was very unique and tasty. We also got the adoba pork sandwich. They definitely rely on their skills with the meat itself and not just the bbq sauce then they top it off with a pickle on a stick! Wonderful atmosphere and live music. Will for sure return.
(5)Sarah B.
Amazing cocktails, frog legs, and service! This is one of my favorite spots to visit whenever I am in Tuscon!
(5)David T.
This place is great. The waitress Sara was the best server I have had in some 20+ yrs. The food was awesome loved the bacon popcorn. The price very reasonable. The atmosphere was very comfortable.
(5)Michael V.
We ate there last night and had one of the best meals we've had in Tucson. My daughter had the fish and chips and they are the best in town or any I've ever tried. I had the shrimp and grits and must say that was one of my all time favorite meals in Tucson. Very memorable comfort-style food.
(5)Heidi N.
I came here after driving by for two years..... I was pleasantly surprised. It was was great service by the bartender Nathan. Great drinks and our food was really good. It came out quick and was delish. I will definitely come back!
(3)Madeline B.
I love it here!! The atmosphere is very welcoming, my server was very friendly and helpful. Save room for the bread pudding, because it is so good! Good beer/menu as well. Best burger I have had in Tucson.
(5)Bianca A.
We recently stopped in to check out the remodel and have some drinks and snacks. They did a fantastic job and the place looks amazing! Expanded with some vintage and fun touches it looks really good. We enjoyed some old favorites of hushpuppies and the stuffed relleno along with some tasty cocktails. We left very happy, great job guys!
(5)Dawn T.
A couple years ago I would've said don't waste your time at this place. Today I say give it a try. Been in a few times recently and it's been consistently good. All the bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable. House cocktails are delicious. Parish burger is yummy!! So are the frog legs and gumbo. I haven't tried anything I don't like. I'll keep coming back.
(4)Brian U.
Because there was ingenuity behind the plates, I wanted to like the food more but the end result left me puzzled. The crawfish hushpuppies were a good idea because they are two wonderful ingredients, but where was the crawfish? The key ingredient was lost and further buried by the overly dark deep frying. Combining frog legs and bacon with a spicy kick from horseradish and creole remoulade was a good idea, but what's the point of serving frog legs if you're just going to make them taste like chicken. Where is the amphibious funk? Also, be careful while eating because of the bones. Fried pork rinds that popped and crackled when served was a good idea. It sounded great, but tasted like Styrofoam. Transforming grits into a white cheddar grit cake as a base for the shrimp was a good idea, but why make the exterior skin so thick? Why drown the shrimp and grits in a "Creole BBQ cream sauce" that neither tasted Creole nor BBQ? Why use small, flavorless shrimp? To make things worse, the side of southern greens was harshly home-styled to the point they were difficult to eat. Soaking pasta in alcohol for the "Drunken Angel" was a good idea, but why use cheap red wine? The wine wasn't going to cook down. Why use saffron? Saffron is one of the most expensive ingredients in the world. It's something chefs don't waste in a spicy arrabbiata-like sauce that was filled with garlic to the point where the saffron was hardly noticeable. Why put so much bread (a waitress mockingly called it a "loaf") on top of the pasta bowl? Not only was it carbs on more carbs, it was flavored like something from the disgusting Olive Garden (which doesn't realize that olives grow on trees in groves, not in gardens). Granted, there was good flavor from the crawfish and lobster broth, but why use so much cream sauce, again? And to top it all off, the pasta was overcooked and mushy. Gastropubs frequently have smaller food items or "bites". No need to worry about not getting enough food here. The plates are plenty big so you don't "parish". Basically, don't order more than two plates per person. Despite the repeated use of ginger ale, mint, and cucumber infused liquors when cucumbers aren't in season, the best thing about The Parish was the cocktails and the main thing saving the place from 2-stars. The Caribbean Mule was clearly the top drink of the night with its cold brightness. Tucson is a town so small they get confused when I give a phone number. They don't expect the area code or The Parish doesn't expect many out-of-towners. The clientele also seemed confused where silly parents celebrate their infant's birthday with the baby in tow. Who does that? This is a gastropub, not a Chuck E. Cheese. Service was not properly coordinated between staff members.
(3)Mary M.
Fabulous for any foodie. We've been meaning to come since it opened, but just didn't get around to it. Must say I certainly regret that. The food was absolutely fantastic. Unique dishes and very very fresh, flavorful and just plain delicious. We had the mussels and bacon popcorn to start. Both fabulous. I've had mussels in some of the best Scandinavian restaurants... literally... and these were right up there. The unique slightly spicy sauce kicked them up just a notch from the usual white wine and butter sauce! The popcorn definitely a winner as well. Three of us had the Fish and Chips, my first round was slightly undercooked, but they were quick to replace it with a freshly prepared plate cooked perfectly. Very light, crisp and worth the wait. The fries by the way are awesome. I'm guessing freshly hand-cut. The service was friendly and gracious, and we will absolutely be back. I rank this a must if you're in Northwest Tucson.
(5)John R.
It's Denise's 29 and and a half birthday! Again. My first time into The Parish and it's warm and smells of red blooded meat. That might turn some of you off. Not me. I was ready to knife and fork it all the way. Until I looked at the menu. And something else caught my eye... We reserved a table for 10, I think, and used up all the seats. The waitress was okay...she confused me with a woman, a friend of mine, who asked to exchange seats and then brought us both the wrong drinks. Drinks that didn't belong to either one of us. Drinks that belonged somewhere else. Meantime, we had the bacon popcorn and the craw-fish hush puppies. The p-corn was tasty--for p-corn--but a lot of the bacon was burnt, the onions overwhelming, the whole underly so....But, what a profit margin! A bag of popcorn is what, .25 cents? Add some bacon and green onion and your golden. I think some caramel corn, the likes of which was melty enough that the bacon and onion stuck, might justify the gougingish of this appetizer's existence. You..? We imbibed. I sipped a few Dragoon IPA's and an Oberon. Yummy in my empty tummy. Then I got up--the emptiness of said vestibule making the almost-table-knocking-over the more apparent. Thank God I wasn't driving... We laughed, we commiserated, we bespoke our tales of woe and wonder, and then we ordered. I can only speak of my pulled-pork Adoba; not adobada, but as darn tootin' tastiliciousness as ever a BBQ pork sandwich was. And, huge? Yes, enormous. A perfect (maybe potatoe?) roll, a heap o'that BBQ pulled pork of theirs, a giant dill pickle spear and some of that coleslaw. That coleslaw. You have to try that coleslaw. Even if, like me, you don't like coleslaw. C-o-l-e-s-l-a-w. Get it. Spicy fries. The ketchup was store bought--sad news bears. But, the lemon bleu-cheese dressing zinged and melted in my eager mouth. It's worth ordering a pre-dinner salad. Some of the tomatoes are purple and sweet. Some are green and tangy. Some are small and red and round. The cucumbers are large and crisp and the mix of greens and romaine is perfection. Carnivore or herbivore, do it up. This place has that modern southern cooking down. -Fairy Food Father
(4)Jennifer M.
I came in today to inquire regarding the possibility of a party. Basically was shot down, which is fine as I understand they couldn't accommodate the amount of people we had, but whoever I spoke with was quite snippy and rude about it. This is basic customer service. Would carefully think about replies next time.
(1)Sam W.
This is my wife and I's new favorite place. Their burgers are excellent and the pulled pork is the best. Their bread pudding is a must have. Always call in a reservation there are not to many tables. The mixed drinks are fun, I personally like the Caribbean mule.
(5)Cyndi M.
I can't say enough good things about this place. On top of them always having fabulous food... Every time the service is spot on as well!!! We recently went in here after a horrendous experience at another restaurant and they saved our date night. I love their expansion and late night menu. My goal is to try every single dinner item... At least once!!!! I'll be back very very very soon!!!!!
(5)Megan L.
Their pimpanadas blew us out of the water! We normally do not order appetizers with our lunch, but looking through the menu, this one stood out to us as a very unique dish in town. And we were thoroughly impressed with how they mixed the sweet and savory in this dish. Missing some New Orleans comfort food, I ordered the gumbo. My friends ordered a the big hippie vegetarian burger and a smokin' angel. The eggplant in the burger was well done, the sauce in the pasta went well with the baguette they provided, and the gumbo tasted like a wonderful flashback. The service was kind as well, our server ensured that we had everything we needed and checked up on us frequently.
(5)Jennifer M.
Our meal was so so so good. While trying to decide on a pre-valentines day meal, I kept coming back to Parish. The menu had so many amazing sounding options and we were not disappointed. Thanks to the large Parish sign we were able to find the restaurant without a lot of difficulty. I think some people equate strip malls with bad meals but I have found the exact opposite to almost always be the truth. The atmosphere inside is super casual. It's not going to blow your date away but the food will, and that's why we came. We started with the baked oysters bleu. I thought they were good, though not great, and I probably would not get them again. My fiance on the other hand loved them and kept going on and on about how good they were. It must be a taste thing. Our drinks were also good. I got a hot chocolate cocktail that was just what I wanted and was expecting. Fiance got a beer which he was pleasantly surprised to find was only 3 dollars thanks to happy hour. Now on to the important part, the entrees. Amazing. I got the drunken angel which was so flavorful. It was spicy and creamy and delicious. Fiance got the shrimp and grits. It was amazing too. I actually think I was a little jealous of how good it was. The sauce that the shrimp was in was fantastic. We skipped out on dessert but were tempted by the king cake. Service was great throughout the meal as well-Attentive, friendly, and efficient. You made me a fan Parish and I will definitely be back.
(4)Nikki B.
This place reminds me of Louisiana! It's a nice change of pace out here in the desert. I think the best part is the bar. So beautiful and ornate! Good food, fair prices and great service. Really enjoyed it. Also good for Sunday brunch.
(4)Kevin L.
Hey, I just love this place. Great food, great service, cool decor and Live Music. One of our favorite places in Tucson. A little small, and it fills up fast, so expect a wait on weekends, but it's worth it......try the Bacon Popcorn. Bartenders are top notch, and they have one of the best pastry chef's around..
(5)Lisa W.
This place is out of this world! The food, atmosphere, drinks, everything is just fantastic. I've had their hush puppies, and catfish and the Parish Burger is an absolute must have. Yes the food takes longer to come out but it is worth the wait! For the reviewers who complained about the wait, this is not Applebees. Quality takes time!
(5)Mark S.
Excellent service and awesome delicious menu. They also have a good bar, large patio, specialty drinks and color dining room. You won't be disappointed or leave hungry here.
(4)Gail R.
Our first visit was wonderful! It's become our favorite restaurant. My husband had Clam Chowder and hush puppies. I had Drunken Angel pasta. For dessert, we shared the bread pudding. What a surprise! Every bite of everything we ate was absolutely fantastic.
(5)Isabella J.
You'll find The Parish in an indistinct strip center off of Oracle Rd. It seems to be our first and only Southern fusion gastropub that's pleasing palates all over Tucson. The atmosphere is funky and the interior is somewhat mixed, but somehow it works. The drinks are creative and bold and pretty much EVERYTHING on the menu has a major kick to it. I think the peeps at The Parish are doing things right for sure. They have fun with the menu and with the flavors. This style of food, however, is not my personal favorite and not really something I could eat on a regular basis. The bacon popcorn is second to none. Holy bacon bits. It's delicious. I couldn't stop eating it. I've never had southern cuisine, so I have nothing to compare it to, but diners at our table, who have traveled to New Orleans many times, were pleased.
(4)Nick D.
I have been to this place 3 times. Two of their Fat Tuesday partys and I went in today for lunch and I must say I'm very impressed. I lived in Florida for ten years. While Florida is not anything like New Orleans I have had my fair share of Cajun food. Every year in South Florida they have an annual Crawfish Festival filled with all kinds of good Cajun food. I have tried a few different things at The Parish. Crawfish flown in fresh from Louisiana, gumbo, jumbolaya, and today I had an awesome cajun pasta dish called The Drunken Angel. Filled with Crawfish and shrimp. All of the items I've tried here are bursting with cajun spice and flavor. The menu I must say is original and impressive. Theres something for everyone even if you've never heard of the Bayou. From bacon wrapped frog legs, to a monster sandwich called The Big Hippie your bound to find something you like. If this place doesn't turn you into a ragin cajun, nothing will.
(5)John T.
Exterior is 70's strip mall but interior was authentic. Staff was extremely friendly and competent, a perfect combo. Food was excellent, hot and timely. Craft beers a plus. Four happy customers at our table. Will highly recommend - exceeded expectations.
(4)Kelly C.
Oh man, what a find! Almost makes me sad that I am not around anymore to enjoy this wonderful place as often as I would like... John the bartender...er...MIXOLOGIST which is actually much more of an appropriate term...is an absolute genius when it comes to delectable drink combinations. He mixes, marinates and concocts his very own syrups and mixers for which they uses for all of the completely original cocktails on the well thought our bar menu. How f-ing cool is that?!?! I already LOVE this place!!! So...after falling in love with the bar...THEN I was exposed to the even more intricate and enticing menu. I can't really even say enough about how much fun the menu is; you really just have to go try it for yourself. Some of the items I tried were: 1) Steak and frites - Heavy, HEAVY but dear God it was sooo f-ing worth it!!! 2) Bacon wrapped frog legs - Very interesting, the bacon drowns out the delicate frog flavor but it's a really fun dish. :) 3) I'm so sorry, I actually forgot what I ordered because I couldn't stop eating the steak & frites! I will update as soon as I remember... The parking was a breeze. The decor was whimsical, modern and bright but also romantic and hole-in-the-wall friendly - the owner was actaully walking around and talking with clients, very cool!
(5)Jerry M.
Love the "CHEERS" everybody knows your name type feel you get when first walking in, but it seemed that you had to be a regular in order to get quality service. I'll admit, they do have some unique, creative meals thrown together like the Bacon Popcorn and a good variety of items to choose from. We tried the Handcut Fries, which comes with an assortment of dipping sauce (wasn't to fond of, couldn't taste a difference), the Shrimp Po' Boy (basic ingredients but very tasty!) and the Gumbo (a little bland). Overall the food was mediocre, if I lived a little closer I could see myself returning to visit the bar and maybe try the burgers. They also do have a couple of flat screens setup around the bar to catch the game.
(3)Amanda M.
Good place with some different items. My favorite was the shrimp po' boy. The bacon popcorn is interesting. Many more things that I must come back to try. Love the trendy decor.
(3)Rich Y.
Nice list of craft beer selections, lots of great dishes to choose from (bring a friend because they're heavy eats), quaint patio overlooking scenic Oracle Road. Kidding about Oracle. Rich's recommendation: share a plate, hoard a beer, sit outside.
(4)Mari G.
I drove 30 minutes to try this place based on the reviews and it was worth the trip! I had the Bacon Popcorn (amazing!) and the Drunken Angel pasta. I was scraping my plate clean. I would definitely be a regular if I didn't live out of state. Service was great, music was good. I would absolutely recommend this place!
(5)Cheryl M.
I do believe I fell in love today!! My new food crush: The Parish...where have you been all my life? I'm sad to see a couple of lack luster reviews because that wasn't my experience at all. My husband and I enjoyed the the atmosphere, the service and most certainly the food. The atmosphere is adorable...girl speak, I know. But the bright colors, chandelier in the cozy cabana area and the obvious New Orleans theme is quite lovely and it really makes for a relaxing experience. We were torn on what to get so we ordered a couple of things to share. I ordered the gumbo and hush puppies and the hubs ordered the fish and chips. I have not one bad thing to say about an of the food. The gumbo was perfect. Normally it will be over-spiced but this was done very well and coupled with the crispy, golden hush puppies, made for a warming meal on a windy afternoon. My husband ordered the fish and chips which is one of my all-time favorite meals and so hard for me to resist. The fish was absolutely excellent. I was a bit surprised they chose to use Tilapia over Cod but it certainly didn't hurt the meal and the fries were to-die-for. One of these days I will have to make a list dedicated to french fries and The Parish will rank up there somewhere at the top! I forgot to mention that I also ordered a Bloody Mary that was done very well, with horseradish I might add! And their drink menu is quite impressive with their homemade infused liquors and very unique drink combinations. It looks like they're in the running for most excellent drink menu with some of the better mixology places in town! Our waitress was totally on top of things, very friendly and accommodating and was able to fill us in on upcoming events at the Parish including a big Mardi Gras fest! I do believe I will be there!! I honestly can't wait to go back and try more of their food. It's spectacular!
(5)Kira M.
I visited last night and had a great time- sadly, I was there for the Dragoon IPA on tap and some bar snacks, not a full meal. A friend and I shared the bacon popcorn and it was like Mardi Gras in my mouth. I absolutely cannot wait to parade my way through the menu and cocktail pages, sampling some of everything. The mixologist, John, was really fun and kind- he was happy to tell us about the different soaked alcohols, marinating with spices and herbs. Interactive, delicious, and comfortable without being over the top or obvious. I am definitely a fan and will be back. Best of all, the decor is on point and it's just fun to be a part of. Houndstooth, pink striped, and ornate gothic mixed with a polished industrial feel are basically the perfect beading to my personal tastes and eye pleasure. I'll update as I visit. Je Suis Sous Le Charme
(4)Chris S.
Great gastropub. Been here about 3-4 times and service and food have been fantastic. The pulled pork sandwich, shrimp and grits, and burger are all great. Their signature drinks are mostly good, service has always been pretty good. The Big Hippie sandwich is delicious, as are the handcuff fries (whether you have as a side or an app) are delicious. Shrimp and grits were amazing when I had them, the grits were cooked perfectly and the BBQ-cream sauce was fantastic.
(5)Mark S.
My fellow foodie cousin came in from Phoenix. I wanted to take him someplace to show him the food scene in this town won't be runner-up to anywhere. The Parish turned out to be the perfect choice. The vibe of the place is laid back. They have some house infusions and the drink menu looked to be pretty creative. They had a few nice craft beer choices on tap. There were not too many choices but I prefer quality over quantity. We both ordered the HopSlam from Bell's Brewing. Side note: They fill growlers, Had I known that I would have gotten one filled with this mighty tasty double IPA coming in at a whopping 10% ABV. But that's for another day... We started with the Hot Legs Le'Jean (bacon wrapped frog legs). The simpleton in me picked one up, slathered on some of the tasty remoulade that came with it, proceeded to chomp away and hit bone. (Chiding myself: Of course frog legs have bones, stupid. Have you ever seen a boneless frog?). Proceeding more carefully, the frog legs were polished off and, yes, they do taste like chicken. My cousin ordered the gumbo and I opted for the shrimp po' boy. My po' boy came to the table with a skewer sticking out the top holding a pickle spear in place... kind of a cool presentation. The perfectly cooked shrimp were nestled on top of sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce. The mayo was proportioned perfectly (although some of that remoulade that came with the frog legs may have made this review five stars) and the bread was sturdy enough to hold up but not so chewy that everything slid out when you took a bite. The bread itself had flavor. As a matter of fact, near the end of my sandwich, I ran out of shrimp and hardly noticed I was just eating bread, mayo, tomatoes and lettuce. My cousin did offer me a taste of his gumbo, but no way was I giving him a bite of my sandwich, so I declined. He did say the gumbo held up against any he has had. When my cousin overheard another table being offered King Cake for dessert, he immediately snapped to attention. He told me about a Cajun place in Phoenix that makes King Cake. We had to try the Parish's version - think cinnamon roll but not quite as sweet and a little richer. I have never had King Cake but I guess the Mardi Gras tradition is, if you find a baby in your slice of cake it's good luck. Not sure how finding a baby in your cake is good luck, but if you do, at least hope it doesn't have bones either. This visit to The Parish introduced me to some new things. I am for sure headed back to explore the menu, try some craft cocktails and avoid anything with bones in it.
(4)Emily N.
Just awesome food all around. I Had to try the bacon popcorn and had no regrets! we'll definitely be back soon!
(5)Therese P.
Excellent service. Good burger, bun toasted just right and temperature nearly as perfect as you can get. Music - just right. Well done Parish!
(4)Christine P.
The Drunken Angel and burger were fabulous (I have had many Alfredo pastas in my life, this was probably the best). My only issue was that my 12 oz bottle of beer ended up being $7 (I can get a six pack for that) and the additions to the Backyard Burger did not have a listed price. We assumed they were included so got them all, then found out when the bill came that they were all $1-2 each! The $9 burger ended up being $20.
(4)Larry S.
I was really hoping to give this place a better rating. I would give it 3.5 stars but, you know, only whole stars. Service was definitely a 5 star rating. The waitress was super, super nice and the gentlemen that was tending the bar was great. They gave us suggestions on the beer and gave us samples before we decided. I had read a lot about the Dragoon IPA and really wanted to try it. It was just not my cup of tea. Very strong in flavor and really hindered the floral and citrus notes. My wife and I loved the Red Rover much more. They have several small micro-brews which is a huge bonus if you like that sort of thing and we do. Appetizers were the bacon wrapped frog legs and bacon popcorn. The frog legs were AWESOME and a must have when you go here. The popcorn on the other hand, not so great for us. I am guessing that it is popped in bacon grease with a few pieces of bacon scattered throughout. The bacon was, for the most part extremely burnt an gave the popcorn a burnt flavor. It was also greasy. I know, I know, what was I expecting, right? I was just to greasy for us. Entrees were the Warpig and the Oyster Po' Boy. My wife really loved the Warpig. I mean seriously, what's not to love about a Hebrew National 1/4 lb hotdog (my favorite hotdog by the way) wrapped in bacon (something ironic about that) smothered in every other part of the pig, pulled pork, ham and homemade pork rinds. The pork rinds I could have done without, somewhat tasteless. Separately all of the parts tasted great, but together, something was a miss. I am not sure if it was the creole mustard or what, but together they gave off a sour and salty taste. I just didn't really like it. The Oyster Po' Boy was great. The oysters were perfect and had a nice salty, fishy taste, which I like. Again, we really enjoyed our stop here but I am just not sure. I love supporting the local economy and would probably go back now that we know what we like and dislike.
(3)Dawn K.
After trying this gem in a strip mall on with west side of Oracle road, near Orange Grove, it was so good my husband and I returned again for dinner two days later. On Sunday the small place was elbow to elbow with patrons watching football, on the 6 flat screen TV's behind the beautiful wood bar. Since I don't watch sports I think i'll stick to midweek dining. The first visit we started with sazeracs which were wonderful! So good we both had two rounds. The appeal of this place is the creole dishes on the menu. The hushpuppies with crayfish is wonderful! They can be added as a side to any entry for a small charge. The "pit" flavored hot wings were excellent. Last night I had the Spicy Haitian pulled pork and immediately had a runny nose and a smile on my face. It was pouring rain outside and all my woes were forgotten. My husband loves their gumbo! I had the Big Hippie (eggplant burger) my first visit and it was great. I especially like the buns on their sandwiches; nice and glossy, buttery toasted before assembling the sandwich. The menu again is pretty limited, with about 6 appetizers, a few salads, a few entries (the Gumbo being one) and about 6 burgers/hot sandwiches. They provide the option to make several of the dishes vegetarian, such as their lamb flat bread. No desserts on the menu, but the owners assured us this will be changing in the new year. I'll keep my eyes open. I am certain we will be back soon.
(5)Melissa K.
So this place has a great charm thats not typically found on Oracle Road. I started the night out with some bacon popcorn which were really tasty and hard to stop eating. Then came the main course of smoke pork with adobe bbq sauce sandwich. Not my typical order but i just had to try it and I ordered the side salad with lemon blue cheese vinaigrette so I wouldn't feel too guilty. The sandwich was actually quite tasty with a mix of flavors. Smoky, spicy, sweet and salty... Maybe a little too salty. I recommend sharing this sandwich as I only could eat half. And well there were so many other tasty looking items that my friends got that sharing is always a good idea. The shrimp and grits and drunken angel hair pasta looked amazing and well worth me going back for another taste! Overall it was a great experience at The Parish tonight.
(3)William S.
BLUF: Cold and tasteless food. Good service and the only thing giving this place more than one star...the drinks. We came in with expectations of at least good food, but the result was anything but. The Eggplant burger was cold and only one incredibly small slice of eggplant. The chile relleno appetizer was small and you guessed it...cold. The pasta dish was HORRIBLE. BBQ sauce and angel hair pasta! What a treat. All I have to say is, don't go. If you do...stick to bourbon and hushpuppies. What an EPIC disappointment.
(2)Liz W.
Nice cozy place, the hushpuppies were AMAZING! My main meal was the trout and it was huge! Nice and moist and perfectly cooked :)
(4)Jim C.
When am I paying $11 for a hotdog? When it comes wrapped in bacon and covered in ham, pulled pork and pork rinds. It's called the War Pig. Get it. Eat it. Thank me later.
(5)Ron O.
I can't rave enough about how awesome The Parish was tonight - another win for Yelpers (and my taste buds). The ambience was spot on, our server was great and most importantly the food was phenomenal. The Bacon Popcorn was fun and tasty, but the gumbo, BBQ pork sandwich and hush puppies were authentic and perfect. I'd like to see a few more beers on tap, but what they lack in draft selection, they make up for in an excellent mix of local and eclectic bottled beer. Bottom line: we'll be back (probably around Mardi Gras) and if you're anywhere near by you should get here too.
(5)Aleks D.
Good spot ... Best part they are open during the lunch time unlike the other places that are rated high on yelp! Food is very tasty and personnel is very friendly! Next time we drive from San Francisco to AZ we will definitely stop by!
(5)Richard R.
Always on my list of places to eat when I work in Tucson. Great food, great flavor, great drinks, and great prices. Have never had bad food here.
(4)Mary Kay M.
I was disappointed after all the hype. I may have expected to much. The food was good but nothing exceptional as far as southern food. No different than what I can easily find in the Northeast. It may be unusual in Tucson. More casual than expected and after eating at many other restaurants in the area while staying at the Hilton, I would recommend other restaurants first if you have limited time.
(3)Jill S.
I've been here twice: once for a happy hour and once for dinner. Both times I've been very impressed by the drink selection and quality, as well as the food quality. Portions are a little smaller than I'd like them to be, for the price, and the parking lot SUCKS. My first time there was for happy hour. I shared some bacon popcorn with my table and ordered a beer. The server was very knowledgable about the beer menu and made a few suggestions, then a recommendation based on my feedback. She offered to bring out tastes of a few things, but since she took a while to come over I didn't want to wait for a drink; either way, I was happy with her blind recommendation. We sat on the patio and it was noisy, but this was early enough in the year when it was cool enough to be comfortable. The patio is small and faces Oracle Road, so I would recommend sitting inside. The second time I went was to meet my parents for dinner. The host was pleasant and accommodated my father's super-specific table requirements with good humor. Our server was extremely helpful with the menu and had tried pretty much every single thing on the drink menu and the food menu. My mom had something with salmon, my dad had something steak-y, and I had the Smokin' Angel pasta, which I asked the server to make spicy. He verified the level of spiciness, and when it came out it was INCREDIBLE. It was a smoky dark reddish sauce over angel hair, with fresh jalapenos (at my request--normally they aren't in there) and chicken, and perhaps some vegetables. It came with a piece or two of crunchy, yummy garlic bread. My mom and I drank some fancy cocktails (this was my only complaint about the server--he told me something wasn't sweet, but it came out cloying) and my dad had beer. All in all, it was a very nice dinner experience. They had some amazing-looking dessert specials--some sort of homemade bread pudding and some homemade ice cream--but we were so full that we didn't try anything. It is definitely on my agenda for future dining experiences! The interior is nice--tastefully decorated (and there MIGHT be local art on the walls, but I can't remember for sure) and the bathrooms were clean and also nicely done. I don't care for the layout of the tables, which somehow feel like they're on a giant merry-go-round, but at least they aren't so close together that you hear your neighbors' entire conversation as you imagine yourself spinning around the room. The bar is huge and looks like a nice place to sit. I'll definitely be back here! I'm excited to try some other stuff on the menu.
(4)Nicole T.
A fun barstaurant. Well curated booze selection and cool cocktails. Interesting food options, and not shy with the spices. The food is very rich and filling, just the kind of food you want to enjoy while drinking. I especially liked my gumbo. The customer service was attentive. On the flip side, I felt that the cocktails were a little overpriced, and me and my friend both had a upset stomach the next morning even though we had totally different food and just one drink. My friend's angel hair dish should have been called "drowned angel" instead of drunken angel, it was considerably over-sauced, and with such spicy sauce that is not a good thing. But I would give them another try.
(3)Schmidty N.
Wonderfull place to go hang or have a romantic dinner. Great food very well priced. Bartender was so much fun. The whole fam food was wonderful and cooked beautifully.
(5)Hannah R.
Great food, great drinks, fun atmosphere. I will go here until I've tried everything on the menu, then start over. Loved!
(5)Kathy L.
C'est Magnifique! Hot Lunch Jam... I was a bit hesitant my first visit to The Parish, as I was in the mood for something healthier and light. I didn't know how many options a "Southern-fusion gastropub" had to offer. But, ooh wee! I was pleased to find a warm, spicy, chile & garlic bowl of edamame on the menu, as well as an appetizer of 'build-your-own' crostini with chilled pecan smoked ruby red trout, onion marmalade, roasted garlic, and Dijon. Perfect portion sizes for a light & delightful meal! Another visit, I decided on the grilled petite NY steak salad and was sorely disappointed that it came out in 'wedge' form. I usually do not like to have to deconstruct a salad -- I want it chopped & ready to go, lol! After tasting it, though, I would have gladly spent hours taking it apart...bit by glorious bit. Perfectly cooked med rare lusciousness, with romaine, red onion, gorgeous heirloom tomatoes, anchovy vin, and to-die-for bleu & cream cheese croutons. Alas, even though I initially came in seeking healthier fare, my favorite creation has come to be the Drunken Angel pasta. This exquisite dish is SO rich, with burgundy-bathed angel hair, succulent shrimp and crawfish, lobster broth, and saffron & red pepper cream sauce, that I cannot even finish a lunch portion. Worth every single guilt-laden calorie, haha! The Music of the Night et La Vie Boheme... Music and art seem to be part of the heart and soul of The Parish. They often host musical performers, so make sure to check their website for upcoming events. This past Mardi Gras, we were treated to great live Dixieland and rock-a-billy shows along with a crawfish boil. (I ordered a $12 sampler of Cajun delights -- ooh wee! -- red beans & rice, chicken & andouille gumbo, spicy crawfish hushpuppies, collards, and smoked shrimp étouffée.) They are strong supporters of local art, and rotate the pieces hanging along the walls. Right now, they have some wonderful, very vibrant pieces by Liz Weibler. This past December, they shut down for a few weeks, to expand the operation (located in a strip mall on Oracle). It is indeed roomier and still has an inviting 'Southern pub' feel to it, with bright colors and distressed wood. I often sit at the bar and have had only one occasion that I was unhappy with the service. 3 bartenders -- at a half-empty bar -- failed to offer a food menu (after a very long period of time). They had offered a drinks menu, however, and that was served. Finally, when asked for a menu, they failed to ask if food was indeed wanted (after another extremely long period of time). They were busying themselves cashing out the drawer, etc. This was the only time I can say that I left (without ordering any food!) truly unsatisfied with my visit. Cocktail Counterpoint... In a previous review, I stated that my favorite local cocktail had a rival. Well, it's still a battle...but, as a gin lover, Parish's Dutch Well Water (house-infused cucumber gin, lime juice, peach bitters, and lavender water) is a sure contender. It is incredibly refreshing, and it's perfect for those hot AZ summer days and nights! I believe one of the bartenders said it was his own concoction. Merci! If you're not partial to gin, try the Aqua Vita with Deep Eddy vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry. Delish! They also have an array of craft & import beers, spirits, and offer 2 gluten-free beers. Happy Hour @ The Parish is Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm, $3 wells, drafts, and $4 house wine.
(4)Megan F.
The best! We had a great meal, the hostess was very nice, and I love the renovations that happened over the winter.
(5)Daphne R.
The La Verdad cocktail was excellent and the Ruby Red Trout was perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned. I will be back!
(5)Fred S.
The food sucked! Tilapia, really. Cod is the choice for fish & chips, not Tilapia. Terrible, terrible, terrible!!
(1)Mark S.
Love this place! The staff is really professional and nice, and the food is always outstanding. Everything I've eaten there has been excellent, authentic Cajun, of the highest quality. I withhold the 5th star only because they don't serve Heineken.
(4)Elyse P.
I think The Parish is a solid three-star. The space is pretty small, but doesn't feel cozy. It's got that sparse feel I'm not a fan of with some really odd paint choices (yes, I get they are Mardi Gras colors, but this is pretty literal). We ordered the jerk chicken empenadas to start and neither of us was a fan. They were a bit dry and had a strong ginger taste - but I'm not a ginger person. I got the fish and chips. They were definitely crispy - in fact, the fish was pretty close to perfect. So bravo for that. It would have been a great meal if it had some coleslaw. My husband got the crazy hotdog and enjoyed it. Our friends also seemed to like what they had. The server was very friendly, but we had to ask for water two or three times. I like the concept of the food and I might be back, but I'm not running.
(3)Roberta H.
Without a doubt a 5 star experience! The service is genuine, friendly, fast and always there when you need something. We ordered the Fish Fry and Mussels. I could not think of one thing that would have made either dish better! Yummy! The mussels are a bit rich for someone that has a sensitive digestive system, however I believe they have beat my favorite King Fisher. We will be back again soon.
(5)Shana M.
Great Fish entrée. loved every bite. the bartender Lauren was helpful in making us something we have never had. What a treat. 6 drinks later we said this was the best birthday ever. Love the food,love the drinks and the people who work there are so pleasant. It didn't break the bank,go at Happy Hour.
(5)Melissa J.
This spot is pretty great. I really love the gumbo. It's got awesome flavor and really feels like something you don't eat everyday. My husband likes the burger a lot. It was featured in the paper recently as one of the best in Tucson so he's not alone in that. The hushpuppies are great. The drinks are great. There is this cucumber tequila drink that tastes really refreshing. They also have a big craft beer selection. The only things that aren't awesome are the patio just isn't that scenic, it overlooks a parking lot and Oracle and the fact that if it's really busy and you have to wait to be seated there aren't a lot of places to hang out if the bar is full.
(4)Kristy N.
I was excited to try this place after reading the reviews. We convinced our friends who live on the far east side of town that it would be worth the drive to meet us here. It wasn't. We arrived on a Friday night at 5pm and the place was busy. We got the last table available on the patio. We tell our server that we are hungry but most importantly we are thirsty and when she sees our glasses half empty, to bring us another round! I would have thought she would have a vision "Wow, I will be getting a big tip from this table as they are planning on spending $$$ drinking and eating!" but sorry to say this was not her vision, only our broken dream. We had to flag her down to get drinks, to order food, to order more drinks, to order more food, to order more drinks and more drinks and....well you get the picture. We noticed the waitstaff were not wearing uniforms - this really bugs me as when a place is busy, you don't know who works there and who doesn't. Why would a business owner not want their staff to be in a uniform (or uniformally dressed i.e. all in black)? Geez, it's cheap to at least get t-shirts with your name on them for your employees! We ordered appetizers - hush puppies with crawfish, bacon popcorn, french fries, chicken wings, and the pretzel. The hush puppies were amazing and served with this yummy sauce to dip them in - so far so good! The french fries were some of the best any of had ever had! The pretzel was just okay, not worth writing home about. The bacon popcorn was good, not great. The chicken wings were just inedible. We ordered our dinners - the guys ordered the fish and chips and the gals ordered the spicy pork sandwich. I chose hush puppies (for $1.00 extra) instead of fries because I loved them so much. Our dinners arrive and the first thing we notice is the guys fish & chips plates. None of us have ever been to a restaurant, ordered fish and chips and receive 1 PIECE OF FISH!!! Come on, 1 piece of fish!!!!!????? The menu states "worlds crispiest fish" and they got that right - this fish was so over cooked that it died several times. We are still shaking our heads over receiving 1 piece of fish! A friend of mine ate there a week later and had the same thing happen to him so this is their normal portion! Our pork sandwiches looked and tasted very good. However, my hush puppies did not have the yummy sauce that we received with the appetizer order of hush puppies. The owner stops by and I inquire about the sauce only to be told "the sauce only comes with the appetizer order". I ask if I can have some of the sauce and it seemed to be a big imposition asking for more of this sauce ( must have been a shortage) but several minutes later I did receive a thimble full of sauce. I am happy to have this sauce until we get the bill and WOW - they charged us $2.00 for the thimble of sauce!!! Are you kidding me??? We had a lot of sauce left over from our appetizer order and had I known that it wouldn't come with my dinner and I would be charged for extra, we would have kept the sauce.
(2)Jennifer D.
I KNOW I KNOW only 2 stars. I honestly feel that I have had better. I had ordered the blackened steak salad, it wasn't a salad to me if you call one stalk of lettuce on a slice of tomato and 3 pieces of burnt cold steak that tasted like it was sitting out a salad that's CRAZY. I'll have to try it again in a future let them fix their kinks, and I can try it again.
(2)Johnny C.
I've visited The Parish twice and really have enjoyed both meals here. I confess, I've ordered the same thing both times, but some times you stick with what's good, and Johnny steak and fries are absolutely delicious. The sauce that smothers the steak has the right punch of flavor to it and is so good when mixed in with the fries. My girlfriend liked the flavor of the sauce as well but said it was a bit salty for her taste. I was able to share small tastes of other dishes from those sitting at my table and everything I tried was really good. This place packs flavor in everything they cook. Nice. Some of the plates can get a little pricey but they do give big portions that you get your money's worth and won't leave hungry. The second trip there, they had a talented young girl giving an acoustic performance and they book different small acts (magic, music, etc) to perform. Solid 4.5 stars, push it to 5 star for atmosphere.
(5)Chelsea L.
The parish is my favorite place in Tucson. Steak salad and a glass of wine yes! I had a little birthday party here a while back and even though my friends were being annoying we were all coming and going they handled us with grace. Love the late night menu and great full bar.
(5)Patrick S.
The Parish Burger was nothing but DEELISH!!!! We dish a a garden type salad that was ok but I won't bag on it because that was my wife's pick. I wanted the salmon salad. Oh well. The have expanded here and the atmosphere is got a shabby sheik look that I totally dig. I have been here when the live music is going and they have some local faves that blend in well with the look and food. Dragoon IPA is also worth trying. I was gonna go four stars but what the hell, five it is!!! Don't take my word for it, I encourage anyone to check it out.
(5)Brian M.
Ok the food is still thoroughly excellent but the remodel is not so good. Double front doors introduced a chilling breeze every time it opens and every time the kitchen door opens the dining room is flooded with harsh neon light and you get a great view of all their cleaning fluids neatly stacked on stainless racks? Ambience went down a few notches but food and service are top notch.
(4)Micalah O.
I loved the ambiance but it is a smallish restaurant/bar. The drinks were fantastically fun and the couple I tried where just the right balance of flavor and booze without too much sugar as some cocktails are apt towards. Because it was a Friday evening there was a bit of a delay in getting a table but there was some indoor seating for my friend and I to enjoy our cocktails. Because we are both a little on the adventurous side of gourmet we decided to try the frog legs, they were a little salty for my taste but fun regardless. I had a delicious fish dish for my main course and left very satisfied. Service was great and despite a busy Friday we were able to have a relaxed evening of catching up. We did leave before the band set up, I am grateful because otherwise I think we would have been in direct line of the speakers. However I could see coming back to the bar for an nightcap and some live music to be an added bonus for this side of town.
(4)Anne J.
Just visited the Parish for the first time for a pre-Mardi-Gras NOLA food fix...wow. Busy at 5:15 on a Saturday. Started at the bar - very competent and professional bartenders. Great beer selection - LOVED the Sleepy Dog red ale. Menu is not too long, not too short, and the appetizers looked like more fun than the entrees, so I had the bacon oysters (forgot the actual name) at the bar, and then had the petite NY strip salad and the smoked trout...what can I say, I can eat! Salad was a unique presentation - like a wedge, but with romaine, which required a lot of cutting (chop your own?) but the steak was divine and a nice-sized portion. The pecan smoked trout and its accompaniments were delicious. My husband had the gumbo, and he loved it; I had a taste and wasn't thrilled, but I was rather enjoying my nosh and salad. Obviously too stuffed for dessert. It's LOUD in there, so not the most romantic place, but has a fun-and-funky vibe and a blend of clientele packed into a smallish space. In any case, we really liked it and will be back for more!
(4)Monica F.
Both the food and drinks were wonderful! I had the crawfish hushpuppies and they were spot on. The dip was so good I would like to dip everything in it!
(5)Jennifer D.
Once again I went to the Parish, but this time was for happy hour. We had about 7+ people in our group and we sat on the patio. The service again was amazing!!! I only ordered two cocktails and the amazing BACON POPCORN (which I have fallen in love with) and tell EVERYONE about!!! I had the stolli vanilla vodka and diet coke -- which I have come to love here. Pretty simple drink, but it is delicious. I did try the root beer flavored vodka with soda water....it was decent, but I would have liked it sweeter...maybe next time I'll try it with sugar water or sprite to make it sweeter. It is a great place to go! It is such a fun place to visit and the happy hour is amazing!
(5)Scott N.
4 stars because they have Dixie beer and Basil Hayden's bourbon. respect because the owners are apparently from New Orleans so kudos to that. i'm just here for drinks, which are iced down Buds. plus. food that's coming out smells great but i'm only waiting to eat next door. the bartender is cute and super nice. i'd come back if i had the time. give these guys a chance.
(4)Jeffrey B.
I write this review asking every retired military person to not go to this restaurant. Recently, we called The Parish to make a reservation for a group of 14-20 veterans/military retires and their spouses, whom get together once a month a different Tucson area restaurants to talk, enjoy each others company, while enjoying good food. However, The Parish, was not only very reluctant to host our group they couldn't even be bothered to return our call when they said they would call back. So we have chosen to have our November get together at the Canyon's Crown, they were very happy to host our group.
(1)J O.
Great space, consistently delicious food, enthusiastic staff, reasonable prices, I could go on and on. I have been several times over the last 2 years and I can honestly say each experience was as great as the last. Do yourself a favor, go for lunch or dinner or drinks and appetizers, you will be glad you did and you will go back again and again with friends and family who will fall in love too! Long live The Parish!
(5)Ira Y.
I've had really great food here on ONE occasion, the next three times have been gross. That first time, I had a great fish and chips. Everything about the dish was on point. The next time, the as indicated on the menu, "World's Crispiest Fish and Chips" were soggy, the batter was leathery, and I wondered how long beforehand they had been made, to be honest. They are supposedly 'famous' for their crawfish hushpuppies, but what we got when we ordered was no claim to fame. The balls were all BLACK and clearly way over cooked, but our server assured us that they were "supposed to look like that" they were served with a gross syrupy sauce that I still cant wrap my mind around. This place boasts that they've won award A,B, and C from the Tucson Lifestyle magazine, but everyone knows those awards are bought and paid for and essentially ad space. Enough about the phony awards! Deliver on the culinary front. I still think of that first experience and almost include the Parish in the hopper when thinking of places to go, but I just can't get over thinking that I will be sorry, again, if I go to spend more money at Parish, which, is more expensive for lunch than Vivace. Yeah you know what, not worth it. Also, the atmosphere and decor is terrible and miserably uncomfortable. I really wish this place were better.
(2)Michael K.
Best fish and chips in town! This bar/restaurant is what you would expect to find in a downtown or live/work entertainment district...not in a strip mall on Oracle and Orange Grove. The drink list is amazing and it's enjoyable watching the bartenders do their magic. All of our food arrived in a timely manner and there were no complaints about the entire experience. We'll be back!
(5)Jim H.
I am overdue to redo my original review, which was 3 stars. Have been back multiple times since that 1st mediocre experience & I have become a fan. #1 reason is still the food...it is ALWAYS excellent. Not a big fan of salmon but tried my wife's smoked salmon salad last time & it was the best salad I have ever had in my life. Seems like we have never had the same server more than twice, but service is always anywhere from very good to excellent. Still not crazy about the small draft beer selection & some of the ones offered, but they always have at least 2 I like, so even though I feel like the draft beer list is worth a 1/2 star demerit, I'm gonna keep it at 5. To me there are several "ultimate tests" of a restaurant: 1. Do you go back over & over? 2. Do you recommend it to friends & family? 3. Do you take friends & family to eat there? My answer to all these is YES!
(5)Erika B.
Fabulous time at the Parish last night. Food was excellent - had the Drunken Angel pasta and hubby had the pork chop. Both entrees were very delicious. What shined were the cocktails and the excellent service from our bartender, Nathan. I'm a vodka girl and my husband likes bourbon. He created delicious drinks that suited us perfectly. Great attention to detail and pride in crafting excellent cocktails.
(5)Jennifer C.
I had a date here a few weeks ago and it was my first time visiting. It's a perfect place to meet someone at the bar for a little a happy hour. They only offer one Chardonnay by the glass and it was pretty good. The highlight of the evening (besides the company :)) were the mussels! OMGshh they were so delicious. And the bread that comes with is perfectly crisp and perfect for dipping :) They had some construction going on so business must be going well if they're expanding. I will definitely be back.
(4)Jenni L.
The idea of a southern gastropub is actualized in The Parish. The atmosphere was delightful with a diverse crowd of patrons. The bartenders were funny and able to make up cocktails on the spot. As a southerner transplated to Tucson I had pipe dreams of finding a good Po'Boy. I was floored by the authentic Shrimp Po'Boy with delicious remoulade and hush puppies on the side. I will definitely be back!
(5)Bobbie H.
Yum
(5)Tamica S.
Ok, it helps that the place is right across the street from work. But this is the BEST place for happy hour right now. They have quite a few different kinds of beer which is great, the drinks are pretty cheap and really clever and the food that I've had so far there has been delish. The bacon popcorn at $3 a pop is a must have. The french fries could be a meal themselves. 3 of us split the fries and could barely eat anything else after that. The lamb chorizo is a little spicy but it's a cajun place so I asked for it! My fave is the gumbo. Slow clap. Hats off. Deep bow. All that stuff. I could eat it three times a day. The hush puppies are fantastic, like seriously good. Next on my list is to try out the wings and I am pretty sure it won't dissapoint! Oh, and if you can't make happy hour they do take out for lunch.
(5)Anahj W.
Lived around the corner from this place for years but never wandered in until a friend highly recommended. SO glad we did! Everything we ordered was super delicious and service was great. Will go back for the baked oysters bleu and drunken angel pasta. #Yumalert
(5)Josh H.
Really, really solid food. Taste, value, quality, all that. I had the Haitian pork sandwich, which was great and startlingly spicy (in a delicious way). Good crisp slaw, and dang, those fries, those fries, man. Four stars though? The food choice is sadly limited. Some sandwiches, some salads, and three entrees is not a wide variety. That said, it is of course better to have a small menu done well than a big menu done poorly. I'd probably have been fine with the size of the menu if they had a nightly food special or two, to at least show there's active playing around with ideas and ingredients beyond the occasional menu refresh. I bet there probably are specials on Friday/Saturday, but we went on a Monday so no dice. Additionally, billing as a gastropub and having ~4 beers (good craft beers at least) on tap is a little disappointing. They had a wider variety of bottles, but that isn't draft beer.
(4)Kelly T.
So this place used to be the Game On Sports Grille. It was taken over by the new owners in August and will have a grand opening in December. It is open now, it is just not necessarily complete in terms of decoration and design. I had never been to Game On, so I have no idea how it compares. The Parish is a southern take on the gastropub. Their "construction" menu is an interesting mix of Louisiana inspired cooking and traditional pub food. There are frog legs, gumbo, fish and chips, burgers, wings. The menu is only one page but it covers a lot of ground. I went there last night after hearing about it through Tucson Foodie and the Tucson Citizen. When I walked in the bar was pretty busy but I found a seat. The staff was friendly and the service was great. I perused the menu and ended up ordering the bacon popcorn to start. It was excellent. It's bacon-y, it is spiced to perfection and tastes amazing with the Abita Amber. For my main dish I ordered the shrimp Po Boy. When they brought it out I knew I was in trouble. The sandwich was huge. It is filled with crispy, yet succulent, fried shrimp. It was amazingly tasty but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach! Luckily they have no problem boxing it up for you. The fries are hand cut and fried to perfection. They have a relatively modest beer list (compared to Noble Hops or Union) but they do make their own liquor infusions such as, cinnamon bourbon, cucumber gin and basil vodka. The place has a variety of seating options, along with patio seating and an area for large groups. The interior, as it stands, has potential and will be fun and unique when it is finished. The place was a complete surprise, especially for one that hasn't been advertised to death. I'm definitely going again. I love that it is close to where I work and I can easily go there to unwind after a hard day. I went in without expectations and came out feeling satisfied and shocked that the word hadn't been spread. Maybe it supposed to be secret...and if it is you didn't hear about it from me!
(4)Tiffany V.
Food is delicious!! I tasted the crawfish hushpuppies- so crisp and flavorful Goat cheese relleno - i should have ordered two plates fish and chips - crispy fresh fish! the parish burger - perfectly cooked just as a warning .. waitress was pretentiously snobby. food made up for it at least
(5)Rachel A.
I really had a great time here, and was quite impressed! The ambiance decor was great! The food was really good! They seemed like they had a few quirks to get out, but I did go awhile ago, ago so maybe it's better now. Great addition to the neighborhood!
(4)Fristedt J.
Wow! that is what i have to say about this fun place. On a recent trip to the tucson area, looking for a good place to eat, we read yelp reviews for this restaurant and decided to give it a try. At first concerned about the reports of a crowded establishment, we decided to try it anyway. Pleasantly we did not have to wait and our service was great by a very welcoming Leezly. We opted for the appetizer of Bacon popcorn, which in my eyes is a must. Next the parish burger- a burgers topped with bleu cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade, Dijon mustard . Definately a great decision. For dessert, we werre talked into a chocolate covered peanut butter cheesecake made with bacon crust.... sense a theme? Leezly also was great at recommmending fabulous tap beers to suit our palate(s). By all means take the time to stop and sample the quisine. We ate on A MOnday night around 5:30 pm
(5)Danny L.
Great selection of beers, awesome staff, fantastic food. Must try the Parish burger, it's Burger-brosia!
(5)Megan D.
Fantastic meal! I went here for my birthday dinner - at the recommendation of my fellow yelpers. Upon first impression, I was pleasantly pleased. It wasn't trying to be anything that is was not. The restaurant is relatively small (I would estimate about 12-15 tables) and you seat yourself. I was waiting on my date when I first arrived and was promptly offered a menu and glass of water. When ordering, the waitstaff warned me that the spicy pulled pork is 'very spicy'. They offered to let me try some before making my final decision - which was appreciated. The pork was seasoned with cloves and cinnamon, and was as spicy as the name said. I went ahead and ordered it and traded meals with my man (he had the fish and chips). Both were delish. I especially loved the fries and garlic aioli. Definitely a good experience and I will be going back! Reasonably priced meals and quick service are always refreshing.
(5)Brenda G.
My boyfriend was the one that hears about this place so we tried to for lunch. First impression was that i was small and pretty unique with the pictures on the wall The food was okay, im a picky eater so it was hard for me to find somethibg to eat. Justin got the hotdog and loved it and i got a burger which i had to ask for fries as a side after cause the coslaw was spicy. We will go back for dinner cause there are a couple things we want to try.
(3)Patricia M.
The backyard burger was tasty, along with a fresh salad and a dressing that tasted homemade. Also tried the pimpanadas which were unique in taste with a sweet and spicy flavor, the breading was delish while the jerk chicken was just ok . Found the service to be excellent. It may be a good idea to make a reservation on a Saturday night, we didn't have reservations and waited about 20 minutes.
(4)Nick P.
I'll get my only complaint about this place out of the way first: location. You see, their delicious cocktails and incredible bar service are so good that you just want to stay and drink a whole bunch. Since Parish is a northwest haunt and I live downtown, you can imagine what the cab fare would be. Never the less, I've visited Parish twice more since my initial trip and I will say, as a professional drinker, the cab fare is worth it. You would think, at a Southern-style gastropub, trying to find a vegetarian option would gain you only raised eyebrows and a crappy salad. Instead, you get an understanding smile and a "don't worry, the chef has you covered." When they say "covered", they mean that he will cook you something so delicious that you will actually lamet its absence once you've finished it. The service is tip-top, the drinks are SO GOOD and the food will make you want to eat until they have to roll you out the door to your car at closing time.
(5)Ariel T.
The Parish earned 5 stars for their fabulous drinks, gumbo, and fish & chips. The signature drinks were all refreshing, delicious, and attractive. Beware, the tastiness of these treats masks the suprisingly high quantity of alcohol. Cheers to the bartender, you are a giant among men! The gumbo was tasty, full of flavor and an appropriate serving size. It was a little salty, but I approve of heavy handed use of salt (or MSG). The hushpuppies were too dense, bland, and dry. I could have done with a slice of French bread instead. The fish and chips were good, cooked well, but I'm just not a fish and chips kind of girl. However, if fried, flakey, well-seasoned fish butters your bread, I encourage you to order this dish. I felt ambivalent toward the popcorn. The idea sounded grand, but the flavor did not deliver. The bacon was burned and there was not much of it, the pepper was lacking, and the green onions added nothing. This dish ended up tasting like slightly burned buttered popcorn. Another forgettable dish was the coleslaw. The only taste it left on my tongue was bitterness. Get the fries. Now for the detractors: frog's legs, both the shrimp and oyster po-boys, and the spicy Haitian shredded pork sandwich. The frog's legs were chewy and masked by the heavy-handed use of bacon. If there is one thing I hate more than any other foodie faux pa, its overusing bacon. When I order frogs legs, I want to taste the natural sweetness of the meat. This dish was overcooked and unimpressive. (To be fair, the menu states that these are wrapped in bacon. One of my companions ordered them.) The shrimp po-boy lacked flavor, and the oysters in my friend's po-boy were raw. She put on her game face and sucked it up, but she was distressed upon noticing the state of her shellfish. Now to the most disappointing dish, the spicy Haitian pork, for which I had such high hopes. Why would any restaurant serve a dish this spicy? Serving something this hot disqualifies 99.9% of the population from consuming 1/10 of your main dishes. What sort of economic logic is this? It was flavored well, and the bun was delicious, but SERIOUSLY?! Why? Please tone down the heat so more of your customers can enjoy it. I like the ambiance at Parish, and I want to like the food more than I did. I will definitely try it again, I'm curious about the lamb flatbread and the "bacon and eggs." Hopefully next visit I can give this locally owned establishment. One more thing, please toss the neon art. I'm no Leo Stein, but my visit was negatively impacted by huge bright faces staring at me while I ate .
(3)Jon R.
I'm diggin' it. I like stopping by The Parish when I find myself on the NW side of Tucson. In true gastropub style the drinks are unique and delicious the food, although not the best I've ever had, is good and the service follows suit.
(4)Tyler S.
The parish is all around pretty damn good. Its got a nice sized bar for the football fan deep inside of you. The foodie living in your stomach will pop out and dance with joy like a scene from spaceballs! My dad and I went on a Sunday and I was pleasantly surprised to see a sizable bar to cozy up at. They had some nice local brews to choose from as well as the usual chuggers. The staff was very nice and helpful when needed. We ordered a gumbo to cut the edge off of our severe hunger pains. Its was pretty good, it had some kick to it like it should. We then shared the oyster/shrimp po-boy and the pork sandwich. Both were on the DOPE side of the spectrum. Over all the Parish will be a spot that I will frequent for a beer and some delicious goodies for the alien living in my stomach.
(4)Rory J.
Had a very good first visit to the Parish. Two in our group got mixed drinks, both of which were great. Abita beer on tap makes you feel like you are in Lou-Z-Anna. Bacon popcorn was a hit, but hush puppies were cooked too long. Gumbo was decent, not great. The highlight was the shrimp and grits with greens. Fantastic. One person in our party got the pork chop, which was also very good. My rating overall might be closer to 3.5, but there's enough great items to get us back. If you want a bar atmosphere with some good food selections, give it a try.
(4)Ali E.
I just had my birthday dinner here this past Friday and all I can say is WOW! I have loved this restaurant ever since I tried it back in March. My boyfriend said it might not be the best place for a birthday dinner since the restaurant is quite small but it ended up being a great night. Our waiter was Mike and he did a phenomenal job. He was very attentive, gave my friends samples of drinks if they were not sure if they would like something, and just an overall friendly guy. I really do not know why this place does not get 5 stars from everyone. The amount of places in Tucson with flavorful food is very limited and The Parish has the most flavorful food I have had in a long time. The Fish and Chips is definitely my favorite with white truffle aioli for the french fries. My friends also enjoyed the gumbo, hush puppies and the burgers. All in all I love this place!! Thank you parish for making my birthday dinner so much fun and filled with amazingly yummy food.
(5)Jordan C.
I'm a huge fan of good cajun food, but I've been here twice and was underwhelmed both times. The decor is trendy. The adobo pork sandwich didn't taste great (though it was spicy), although there was nothing specifically wrong with it. I had noodles another time that were neither authentic nor very tasty. The hush puppies were fantastic, and the gumbo was pretty good. I think it's a bit overrated, and a little overpriced. The beer selection is okay, but it's not that good.
(2)Uri P.
Giving Parish two stars pains me, because I really wanted to like this place. I am a huge fan of hush puppies, gumbo, jambalaya, Abita, the New Orleans Saints, and most things big and easy. Furthermore, Tucson hasn't had a good cajun restaurant since the French Quarter closed years ago. Because of all that, I will start by focusing on the good. Parish has some excellent drinks, although their Sazerac is missing absinthe, and their bacon pop corn was a fine accompaniment to the alcohol, if surprisingly less bacony than the name suggests. The fish and chips were exactly what a person wants when they order fish and chips. The gumbo was fine as well. Prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, the rest of the food my group ordered ranged from bland to unpalatable. The frogs' legs were rubbery, and the bacon overpowered the taste of the frog, possibly for the better. My shrimp po boy looked right, but tasted like bread and not much more. My wife's oyster po boy saw my po boy's bland, and raised it undercooked. The Haitian pulled pork sandwich was really, really hot, which our waitress warned us about, but otherwise tasted mostly like vinegar, which she did not. The hush puppies were dry, dense, and slightly overcooked.
(2)John C.
Drop in for good food and great drinks!!!!!! Their menu is very southern/Creole/Louisiana swamp meets Sonora style eatin'. I tried their frog legs which were succulently wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection. The bacon and scallion popcorn was an addicting starter! We had a burger which was juicy and tasteful, and the pulled pork sandwich which was OUTRAGEOUSLY Hot!!!!!! It was a jerk spiced concoction that was marinated in a habanero mix. I love spicy food and use "ghost chili" and habanero on regular occasion, but this sandwich gave me all that I could handle!!! It took me some time and alot of iced tea refills to finish it! Their bar is stocked with some of the best micro brews (Abita - Louisiana) and Belgian favorites, but their mix drinks are far and above the stars of the show! Their head bartender has an arsenal of infused libations at his disposal with which he produces some of the greatest cocktails in the West! Try his muddled Aztec chocolate Old Fashioned!! See and drink for yourself!
(4)Cait K.
Tiny but so worth the wait. You have to try the pretzel bites and the Amazing cheese dipping sauce that has some kick. The fish and chips and gumbo are delicious. I love that the servers don't have to wear some tacky uniform and all look like clones. This place has character that so many other restaurants lack.
(4)Jenna B.
The Parish Burger is the best burger in town. Get it just the way it comes, even if you don't like blue cheese. Trust me. The bacon popcorn is also a must - a perfect way to start the meal or to have a salty pairing with a cold beer.
(5)Jamie P.
The Tucson sun deceived me -- as a NM desert dweller myself I figured I could handle it. I stayed out by the pool at my hotel all day and I was pretty fried by the time that I went to dinner at The Parish. That is why, when I took my first bite of the Lamb Charizo flat bread, I thought that I was hallucinating. Or maybe I'd reached my end and somehow made it past Saint Peter. It was simply phenomenal. The spicy charizo was perfectly seasoned, the goat cheese was a tangy compliment to the lamb and that herb aioli cooled it all down. I was not willing to share, but just to ensure my continued mortal existence, I gave my husband one bite to confirm its deliciousness. And OH THE DRINKS. Beers galore and cocktails made from house infused liquors. What more could a sun-soaked girl ask for? This place is small, funky and seriously tasty. Go early or prepare wait for a table to open up, because even at 6 PM on a Tuesday night they were already packed, and with good reason: Tucsonites have good taste!
(5)Tee L.
The service here was great. Our server was super friendly and a man who I believe was the manager greeted us at least twice to make sure everything was ok. The restaurant is definitely small with probably about 10 small tables and a bar. My husband and I got the crawfish hushpuppies as an appetizer, they could have been a little more moist but were spicy and good. I got the pulled pork sandwich, which was great and had the right amount of cilantro and condiments. My husband got the fish and chips and enjoyed it as well. The beer was called Akira Amber and was amazing! With that and my soda, the meal came to about $38 total. We will be back for sure.
(4)Ann M.
The bacon popcorn is addicting. The portions are large and the specialty drinks are amazing. I wish there was one on the eastside.
(5)Rob E.
Try the parish burger! I don't even like red onions, but the red onion marmalade on it is awesome! I definitely recommend coming here for good food, good drinks, and good company
(5)Rob D.
Great place. Enjoyed food.
(4)Stacey Y.
We've seen this place several times as it's next to Sushi on Oracle, and always wondered about it. So, what the hay, let's try it. There's some outside seating, but we decided to sit inside. It's not a big place, but decent amount of seating. For a Tuesday, there was still a good amount of people there. That's a plus since I do not like being the only patron in the restaurant. They have a pretty good menu selection, but if you're not a pork eater, then beware because a majority of the menu has bacon or some type of pork. And unfortunately the bf doesn't eat pork, which equals limited choices. They have a good list of craft beers and interesting infused liqueurs. Okay, so the food- I had the lamb chorizo flat bread and the bf had the parish burger sans the bacon with fries. The lamb chorizo had some really bold flavors- spiced lamb, goat cheese, kalamata spread and some sauce heavily drizzled over everything then garnished with cilantro. I love bold flavor dishes, but this was quite rich! At some point, the cheese and sauce slightly overpowered the lamb, but I guess the beer help cut the richness. The parish burger was tasty and it was topped with bleu cheese and an onion marmalade. The sweetness of the marmalade was yummy, but we hoped for a little more bleu cheese. The fries were okay, nothing special. The bf thought they were a little hard. All in all nice bold flavor combinations and beer selection. Not bad, and I have high hopes for a gastropub in Tucson. There were some other menu items that piqued my interest, and I'll go again to try other items... maybe not with the bf.
(3)Mary N.
We made the mistake of not making reservations but this place was worth the wait! We had unbelievable seafood pasta with toast. They were very accommodating to my shrimp allergy and substituted crawfish at no charge. The bacon popcorn was to die for and the fun beer selection made it an even better experience. The decorations were very authentic. I will be returning with more friends in the future.
(5)Jennifer B.
Oh, baby. The Parish isn't as sexy as I imagined it to be. I get that the Parish is going for a New Orleans style, but lime green walls stick out in a weird way. And for being a gastropub, their menu emphasizes a lot of terrible domestic beers :( Although they were bone dry on a handful of beers that sounded good, Mr. Food for Todd and I did manage to find some tasty beers, including a delicious dark amber. Todd also ordered The Doctor, which was really strong! As for food, we ordered the bacon popcorn, the steak salad, and a parish burger. The bacon popcorn was a little heavy on the bacon grease (hahaha), but the steak and tomatoes on the salad were seasoned well and the fries were definitely memorable. Can't wait to go back and try more beers! Mr. Food for Todd and I went alone, but they have seating in the back for groups, too!
(4)Taylor L.
Let's start with the good things - The gumbo is excellent. Very flavorful. I loved the little fried hushpuppies too... yum. They have a beer I loved - the buddha? The bad things were pretty bad though. Our bartender was a wee bit *too* familiar. I think it's important to have a certain amount of customer service/professionalism. But maybe that's just me. He was arguing with another customer across the bar... loudly... It just doesn't add to a nice dining experience. I have to say though, he was very friendly to us. The service was a bit slow considering there were hardly any other customers. Against my better judgement, I tried the fried oyster poboy. Yuck. The oysters were incredibly fishy. The bartender tried to convince me that that's "just how oysters taste." No. I was ill the next day. After only 3 bites. Maybe it wasn't the bad oysters, maybe it was the 60 bucks I dropped on a unhealthy, and not to mention kindof yucky, way too casual dinner. hmmm I'd like to give this place another try, I think after they get the kinks out, it'll be a much better experience.
(2)Juan B.
I gave it a third try, cause I wanted to like the place, yes... it's great inside, kinda small, great ambiance and live music. The food is just ok, the gumbo not very good, and I say on the verge of being better, but they haven't gotten there, I have played music there, people are great and the owners are very nice, I see mixed reviews here. I have been to some great places for New Orleans food, in Chicago, and I can tell you their food falls short, sorry to say, again, I like the place. Some may disagree with me, but again, I'm from Chicago were the food is fantastic....
(3)John D.
This is a weird review for me to write because I actually did not fully enjoy the food that I got at The Parish. This was the first time I had frog legs and The Parish offers them as an appetizer wrapped in bacon. Unfortunately the bacon was very overcooked. Some people like bacon this way but I do not. This is just a personal preference though so others might enjoy this appetizer, especially if they've never had frog legs before. For an entree I had the Spicy Haitian Shredded Pork and it was way too spicy. To be fair, my waiter warned me about the spiciness and this could just be my intolerance for extremely spicy foods. Again, this might just be a personal preference. The fries that came with it were very lifeless but the aioli I ordered with them made them much better. On the other hand, my wife throughly enjoyed her Shrimp Po'Boy and we both enjoyed our dessert of Chocolate Bread Pudding. I feel like I just picked the wrong appetizer and entree for me which is why I'm giving The Parish an average review.
(3)Mark B.
Nice setting, great service, but only so-so food. I really wish there was a place in Tucson that had decent Oyster Po Boys. The servers and management here was appropriately attentive and the food was ok, but I am not sure it was enough to get me to come back. Might have to try it for appetizers and drinks sometime just because our service was so good.
(3)Lucy C.
LOVE. Ate here 3x within 10 days. I haven't been this excited about a restaurant in Tucson in a long time! The menu is small but creative and done extremely well. I've loved everything I've had and can't wait to go through the menu (note to self, return a few more times before the post holiday diet starts). Some of the standouts: 'bacon & egg' - I thought about this dish for days after I had it. It's crispy, creamy, spicy, sweet...just completely awesome. Parish burger - definitely up there as one of the best burgers ever! Perfect amount of blue cheese, not overwhelming at all. Spicy pulled pork - it is spicy and so delicious! bacon popcorn - addictive frog legs - crispy & tender As far as ambiance, they worked with what they had and I don't mean that in a rude way. (I actually respect it). They obviously didn't have the big budgets of places like Union Public House but it's comfortable. It's not a place to see & be seen but if you're into that, I'd advise you to go here for dinner then move onto the pretty people places.
(5)Vera Marie B.
I wanted to like this place a lot because I do love Cajun food and culture. However, I was disappointed. The ambiance is fine. Noisy, but after all it is a bar. The food just seemed to fall flat. The chicken gumbo was mush and the taste was of the throw-a-lot-of-hot-sauce-on-it variety that has no taste beneath the "hot." The hush puppies were rather boring and disappointing. We tried the bread pudding, which is one of my favorite things about New Orleans, and didn't care for the embellishment of chocolate. Bring back the traditional whiskey sauce. Cheerful, helpful service and reasonable prices, though.
(3)Hannah D.
I moved from New Orleans to Tucson a few years ago. This place is way better than the "tourist" destinations in NOLA. The gumbo and hushpuppies are insanely good. And I CRAVE their burgers. The bartenders and servers are always wonderful. A further testament to the skill of the chef - my grandfather loved frogs legs, but this is the first place I've actually really enjoyed eating them. Just one question - when are you going to open a second location downtown, Parish?
(5)Ginger S.
I love what they have done with the space and the ambiance is great! I ordered the root-beer vodka ~ house infused specialty to my dismay they were OUT! So I ordered up a lemon drop martini (awful) but moving on to the GUMBO, oh yea baby it was the best thing I have had since having it at the FRENCH QTR years ago ( my understanding it is same owner). My hubby and I both love Gumbo and we can't wait to go back it was so delicious and the hush puppies on the side were absolutely oh so yummy! happy hour pricing is great!
(4)Tommy T.
The GOOD, the BAD, & UGLY!!! Start with the GOOD, food overall has been great I have been there 3 times now and its been great with the exception of the pretzel bits that were outstanding on the first trip but nasty on the second. the BAD, chairs, tables and limited menu and space, but the place is trying, and i give them much credit for the budget, i guess? the UGLY is the outside patio, they could really utilize this but you look at it and its not very inviting. Let's work on filling this space with pots flowers umbrellas etc. Good Luck i will continue to go this this cool concept of a place. a bit pricey!! Great beer by the way!! Tommy
(4)stephanie B.
I went to Parish for lunch with a coworker after reading the glowing reviews here on yelp. My experience was not bad but also not likely to make me rush back. There are several comments on the decor and I did not have a problem with that. Maybe they have spruced the place up prior to my visit, but I found it inviting. They have used a lot of color, some art work and have smallish tvs every direction you look. There is a weird little loungey area in the back that looks like it should be in a hookah bar. We were greeted from someone behind the bar as soon as we walked in and told to sit where we like - OK - no problem. Our server sought us out quickly and offered drinks. We decided to split the shrimp po' boy and the jamaican jerk pulled pork sandwich - both with hand cut fries. We didn't wait too long for our food and when it arrived it was hot. We both liked the po'boy better than the pulled pork, but it was not spectacular - It could have used more shrimp - the ones there were tasty - but I had to strategically move them around to get shrimp in every bite. The pulled pork had a little too much of a spice that neither of us enjoyed. I normally like jerk spices and I realize that like curries they can vary a lot, this one was not to my liking and I found the pork a little to mushy. Both sandwiches had more bread than filling. The fries were good - hot, slightly salty, cooked to a nice golden brown. The one thing that bothered me the most about my experience was that both of the two women that served us had long hair and wore it down. To all Servers - please wear clean clothes (no animal or human hair bleh) and wear your hair back! I dont want anyone's hair in my food, near my food, hanging over me or my food ....
(2)Stewart C.
Been there twice probably gonna hold off for a while... needs some work inside but that really has nothing to do with my 3 star. Food was pretty good, drinks were lame, uninventive and some lacked flavor. I know infusions are cool these days but not when you just put freakin' candy in them... that's not infusing anything, that's dissolving. Ton's of fried stuff and not to many ways around it if you're not into it like my wife. Pretzels were good, shrimp fritters were greasy. I had the pork... good flavor. Waitress was nice enough, lacked any enthusiasim and it was a pretty slow experiance but that's what we were going for, fortunatly. I just feel like that spot is cursed... good luck.
(3)Dorie S.
I am a huge foodie person and got excited when my friend was down to try this place since the menu seemed so good. Came here last night (Saturday night) around 7:15, it was not crazy busy, but a table had just opened when we walked in. We decided to just order wine instead of drinks, but the drinks did sound amazing. (Next time, will be ordering them for sure!) We were tempted to try an appetizer, but decided we should just stick with dinner. We ordered the gumbo and the blue cheese burger. The gumbo was to die for, lots of flavor and decent portion size. The burger was out of this world. We like it medium rare and they cookied it PERFECTLY. It was flavorful, moist, and definitely a good burger. The gumbo came with hushpuppies, it was amazing, tons of flavor and not dry AT ALL! Very moist, I could not stop eating them! Overall, I cannot wait to come back here!
(5)Molly H.
This little gem won't be a secret for long. This weekend was the grand opening, but it seems fellow Yelpers and foodies have been sampling the fare here for a couple weeks. And OH, EM, GEE, the food is friggin awesome. When we came in for a Sunday brunch/lunch, only a few regulars sat at the bar watching various football games. First off, there are regulars already... it's been open for one weekend. So that should tell you something. The staff was moving slow and just getting things started (by all appearances, it had been a very late night for them). We started with $2 Abita Ambers (A NOLA microbrew). All the domestic taps were $2, so pretty much, woohoo already. Then we got some bacon popcorn and The Man ordered the gumbo while I choose fish and chips. The bacon popcorn was buttery and peppery. The PERFECT complement to an ice cold beer. Bar nuts are sooooo boring. I say, bring on the bacon popcorn! The fish and chips, billed as "the crispiest" was indeed crispy, the fish was beautifully cooked, and the batter was full of flavor. The gumbo was also outstanding and the little hushpuppies served alongside did soul food proud. Pssst, watch out Abbey... If there is one theme running through The Parish (besides New Orleans, of course) it is well-seasoned. Like every step of the way, seasoned, then cooked, then seasoned again. I'm a fan. It is the true difference of from-scratch cooking and it is a difference you can taste. So, with sadness I write this review. Why sad? I'm afraid everyone will soon know about my secret place and I don't want to share. I'm selfish, so there.
(4)Donovan M.
Ordered the namesake burger, which was exceptional. I'm always annoyed w/ a soggy bun, but this was perfection as were the hush puppies. The food was creative, well presented, and delish! Only seat available was at the bar, bit crowded on a Friday night, but bar staff were very attentive. Decor definitely leaves something to be desired, but then I did come for the food!
(5)Marnel C.
I absolutely love this place & the food is awesome! The pork chop is like no other I've ever seen or tasted! Bacon popcorn rocks & I just love all of their funky cool drinks!
(5)Kirk A.
The goat cheese chili rellano is superb as is the gumbo. Definitely have hush puppies.
(5)Steven S.
I have been here a few times and I must say this small place packs a big punch. I enjoyed the pull pork sandwich with a small cup of gumbo. The flavors were strong and unique making each bite richer. Great assortment of beers and house infused vodkas make this place unique. the staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. Definitely check this gem out. My only complaint is that the jazz music was a little loud especially for lunch. keep it up.
(4)Sunshine R.
Awesome cocktails and great food
(5)Yam Y.
Sat at the bar for dinner early on a Wednesday night. Cocktails and service were perfect from Loren. The food is a strange fusion, but admittedly so. Ate some frog legs, which is a sweet novelty in Tucson. The staff accommodated our weird needs. The lighting is nice.
(5)Katie T.
Would like to give 3.5 stars but I'll round up to 4 based on service and the drink menu. Had a group from work head to The Parish tonight and had great service with a big group from our server Jill. There's a good beer list and a lot of great specialty drinks, I had La Verdad which I'd highly recommend -reminiscent of a Moscow mule with tequila. Our table tried a few of the appetizers. I got the fresh oysters, which came with a really great smoked tomato sauce. They were mild but tasty. Other big hits at the table were the bacon popcorn and the frog legs. Our entrees is where things seemed to miss the mark for the group. I had the trout which was good-okay, if a little bland. I had to salt it, and I can't remember the last time I salted food at a restaurant. A couple of us got the Drunken Angel, which I tried and was great. There was another angel hair pasta dish that was way too heavy both in richness and smoke, and a couple of the guys got the special, a seafood gumbo, which didn't seem to impress either of them that much. In a nutshell, it just seemed like everything entree-wise that I tried lacked balance. Especially at the price point, in Tucson, I expect a bit more balance and complexity. I'll definitely be back (great ambiance and live music are a total win), but I'll definitely be trying my luck with other entrees.
(4)Matt L.
One of the best restaurants in northwest Tucson. Most places putting out food of this caliber are closer to the downtown scene. This is modern American fare with strong cajun roots, and they feature my absolute favorite burger in Tucson: The Parish Burger. If there's one thing that prevents me from awarding The Parish 5 stars, it's consistency. I've ordered the burger many many times over the last few years. Sometimes it's perfect, sometimes it's nowhere near the temperature I ordered it (usually overcooked), and sometimes it feels like they skimped on a few ingredients. There have also been times when the restaurant isn't busy but the food takes a very long time to come out. I wouldn't let these things deter you from dining here, though. It's fantastic food, and one of my go-to places in my neighborhood! If they ironed a couple things out, this place would be off the charts.
(4)Richa S.
The WORST late night menu ever. Not only was there nothing appetizing to nosh on, it was disgusting. Nothing on their menu pairs with late night drinks even. Who wants smoked trout (think chopped up lox) after 10pm? I ordered it because I was hungry- and it was dry. They served it on a small plate which made it too difficult to eat. My boyfriend said the gumbo was disgusting. Stick to lunch or dinner- skip late night menu as of where it stands now. YUCK!
(1)Lara M.
I walked in to this joint and was greeted with a smile, went directly to the bar and took a seat. The bartender Amanda was sweet and efficient and she sure knew how to mix a drink. I had The Peach a mixed drink that included bourbon infused dried peaches. It was so good. We ordered the Bacon popcorn appetizer slightly buttered with salt and pepper, yum. My friend Al had a black and blue and we shared the Johnny Steak and Frites, perfectly cooked medium rare with a Johnny Walker Cream sauce, wow I'm coming back.
(5)Jeff W.
First visit last night and was great! Found here on yelp. Bartender Amber provided an excellent recommendation of the Drunken Angel. I also had to try the bacon popcorn based on reviews here. The beer selection was more than expected with plenty of local options. Two tv's in the bar to watch a game. Would definitely go back again.
(5)miles c.
We ate there last night for dinner and it was excellent. My wife and her sister had the Smokin Angel pasta dish and they loved it; spicy but not over the top. I had the Drunkin Angel with the seafood and it was excellent; similarly spiced to the Smokin Angel with extra garlic and it was delicious. The other member of our party had the Fish n Chips which he said were tasty. For an appetizer we had the Crawfish Hushpuppies with green onion dip; they were delicious. The service was very good. We will return and I recommend this restaurant; especially if you want food of a different character.
(4)Jenny S.
3.5 stars rounded up! we weren't in love with the Parish but they do have some solid dishes ---la verdad cocktail: kinda acidic but pretty lacking in alcohol ---fish n chips: nice, light, crispy crust on the fish! fries were also good ---drunken angel pasta: love the loads of seafood in the dish but the pasta sauce had an odd taste i couldn't get over ---gumbo: spicy sausage! comes w/ a scoop of rice on top & corn hush puppies. i liked the hush puppies BUT the gumbo was nothing too special ---pimpinadas: not a fan of the combination of flavors here, a play on sweet & salty with a KICK of spicy ---goat cheese relleno: a nice appetizer, but not an easy one to share ---pecan smoked ruby red trout: comes w/ candied pecans, carmelized onions, roasted garlic, & toast...the trout was just ok but i liked the onions & pecans! Our server was really nice & let us have a big private room for our friend's bday even though there were only 5 of us NOTE: no cake cutting fee, SCORE!
(4)Gaciel A.
We have here looking to try something different and that certainly happened. While the frog legs and burger were tasty, everything else we ate was just too salty. Four of us shared what we got and we all agreed on the salt content, so it wasn't just a one off situation. I would maybe try it once more if I'm in town again, but it won't be my first suggestion.
(3)Nina P.
Louisiana flavor located in north Tucson! I saw Abita rootbeer on the menu and had to have it to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it's one of the best rootbeers (yum!). My friend and I ordered the pretzels to start (amazing!) and the Pimpinadas. Those were good but the flavors were interesting. It's jerk chicken wrapped in an empanada topped with peach marmalade. I didn't think the peach went with the jerk chicken, maybe a spicier topping would compliment the chicken better. For the main dish, we split the Smokin' Angel. The dish comes with burgundy angel hair pasta, which I had never seen before, and a mesquite smoked tomato sauce, giving the pasta a really rich and salty flavor. I've never had something like this before, and I'm sad to report that it wasn't my favorite. I'm not much of a seafood lover, so I can't speak about the majority of their menu, but everyone around me looked very happy with their mussels and oysters. I'd be happy to come back, get another rootbeer, try the gumbo and get those pretzels again!
(3)Abagail T.
Fantastic!!! the food is amazing!! On Mother's Day I ordered the duck and waffles. Amazing!!! The cinnamon butter blended perfectly with my waffles. The duck was seasoned to perfection and tender. Great great restaurant!
(5)Kissie F.
A++. Delicious food, wonderful service, manager came and talked to us. We ordered fish and chips, the Parish burger and BBQ pork sandwich. The pork is super smokey but my family liked it. I like the atmosphere with the cool artwork and fun interior paint. I will definitely be back for Tuesday jazz night. I almost forgot to mention the Bacon popcorn, definitely worth the calorie splurge.
(5)David B.
Better come here at off hours.. It gets pretty crowded. However, the servers are hopping and really on the job. Not really Southern cooking, the small menu is better-described as Southern-inspired. I got the Parish burger, one of the few pre-made burger offerings I'd ever seen that I liked. ANd a cup of gumbo, which was genuinely gumbo-like, without being too bitter. The pork rinds appetizer is vastly more expensive than the stuff you buy at a grocer's in a bag. It is, however, also vastly fresher. NOTE: I took this down from 5 stars to 3 - because the food was still good - when I received my credit card bill and discovered that the restaurant had without notice decided to increase my tip. Not by enough to make it worthwhile for me to contest the charge with my credit card company, but even if the tip is chintzy, which I don't believe mine was, you don't get to change it unilaterally. If I ever return here, which I probably won't, I'll pay by cash only, and if they don't like my tip now, they'll really dislike what I'll leave them then.
(3)Chris T.
The Parish serves the best food in Tucson, hands down. The gumbo is the best single food item in the entire city, and the burger isn't far behind. From the hand cut fries to the bacon popcorn to the amazing cocktail menu to the best operators in town, Steve and Bryce, you can't go wrong here.
(5)Sheila C.
We went to Parish on Saturday afternoon for lunch. It was wonderful! Their gumbo is spot on and delicious. They actually know how to make one. It can be hard to find a decent gumbo outside of NOLA. The service was superb and the bathrooms were very clean and tidy. We will be back to try some more of the items on their menu.
(5)Mark G.
All I've heard about the parish was that it was good food, but let me tell you, its more than that. The service was awesome, the server was very helpful and absolutely made us feel like we were the only table in house even though we were one of many. He was that good and his recommendations were spot on and very objective. The parish burger was fantastic and the flavor profile was so balanced and I dislike blue cheese anything. But its the star of the burger. And my fiance ordered the fish and chips and wasn't disappointed at all. I'll get that next time. And for sure get a corn bread... Don't miss out and go on a Monday so you can really enjoy it. We did!
(5)Jacky Qiang W.
Come to Tucson as a tourist and pop into The Parish, was surprised by the food here, and also the atmosphere, decoration, friendly staff Thomas and everything here. Definitely recommended, try the food here, your wont regret and all are really good tasted. Like drunken angel the most.
(5)Sky S.
Oh.... Oh my... I am a very happy girl. The word of the night is *Wonderful* Goat cheese relleno... I was expecting an overpowering taste from the cheese but holy crap! They nailed it on the head with the balsamic reduction. Hushpuppies... Oh so good. Quite heavy, but delicious all the same. The drunken angel pasta dish was the star for me. A huge piece of bread, shellfish, and a crap ton of cheese on top? Yes. Yes please :) The ambiance here is awesome and super laid back all while maintaining the upscale astetic. Peaches cocktail is yummy. Dutch well water is to die for.
(5)Christina C.
Nicely hidden in the dark corner of Orange Grove and Ina (Next Door to Sushi on Oracle). Great atmosphere with live music, we went in on a Saturday night at about 9 pm. Bacon Popcorn? Interesting appetizer, but pretty good. I like my bacon extra crispy and that's what was mixed with the lightly buttered popcorn. I enjoyed it, but I would like to have it for breakfast with eggs and some French toast. The Gumbo was delicious, great taste with some spice to it. Craw fish hush puppies were very fluffy and crispy at the same time. They had a hint of spice in the after taste. My burger was cooked just the way I ordered it and the fries were crispy, but not burnt. Dessert special was a chocolate lava cake à la mode and it was delightful. So stuffed from the above, but we had to finish every last bite of the dessert. I cannot wait to go back, food and service was awesome!
(4)Kelsey W.
Parish brings classic Cajun cuisine to the desert, and I'm so thankful! The signature drink menu has a little something for everyone. Loved Dutch Well Water with the house infused cucumber gin and lavender water.. it tastes like you're drinking flowers. Don't forget to try Parishioner as well! We went for an early happy hour and ordered a plethora of appetizers. From the hushpuppies to goat cheese relleno, try them all! We loved the frog legs, Hot Legs Le'Jean and the oysters! As we were heading out there was live music setting up. Try it for yourself, we can't wait to go back for a crawfish boil!
(5)Maggie R.
I don't normally give 5 stars but when I do it's for a reason! Great food, service and atmosphere! If your in the area the Parish is a must!
(5)Robert G.
This was and is one of the best out of town places i have been to!! The food is amazing!!! Try the bacon wrapped frog legs!! Also the backyard burger made your way!! With lamb chorizo!! Goat cheese and tepin cheese and adobe pork!! Dam it was great!! And service was great!!!
(5)Andrea A.
Crazy yummy noshes and groovy ambiance. The chili relleno is a must try. I wish the pork rinds had more spice rather than a wet salsa. But still yum. All the appetizers were great the gumbo a must!
(5)Nic N.
First of all, if you find yourself in Tucson you should do yourself a favor and check out The Parish. Secondly, if you're debating in between the chop and the steak then I would definitely recommend the steak...but be forewarned, that sh*t is richer than Donald Trump married to Michael Jackson's entire family. Also, I'm pretty sure they harvested the whole of Idaho to make the layer of fries beneath the steak. Talk to the bartender Nathan for some excellent service. Transmission terminated.
(4)Alice R.
Easily the best Happy Hour around. I was able to try a lot of the noshes since I went with a group and we were all hungry! We ordered the bacon popcorn, PEI mussels (comes with bread with this gorgeous creole butter or something crazy-sinfully delicious whatever it was!), gumbo, oysters, pimpanadas and also tried the bacon wrapped frogs legs. The mussels, gumbo and pimpanadas were my favorites. Bacon popcorn was good but what's not to love? Wish I was able to have some dessert, but left feeling full and satisfied. While, I'm not a beer drinker, my companions were impressed with ales on tap. I opted for signature cocktail and can recommend the Sam Clemens.
(5)Iris G.
This is my perfect experience trifecta. Phenomenal bartenders who can craft a fabulous drink, a small but perfectly executed menu with revolving specials, and a fabulously funky yet classy atmosphere. The oysters are rich and decadent - there were only four in the appetizer that my husband and I shared but that's all you needed (unless you are in a party of 10...y'all would be fighting over them!) Hints of bacon and Gorgonzola (if I'm remembering correctly, it has been a while since I had this particular app) packed some serious flavor. The bar menu is well thought out and meticulously executed. I've tried the Aqua Vita and the Well Water and they were balanced, flavor wise, and potent! The wine list is decent and the beer selection has some lovely additions that are not super common. I've tried a variety from the menu, but my favorite thing would be The Big Hippie, with added goat cheese. The flavors are just sumptuous, the bun is hearty without being greasy, and the crisp veggies that top the sandwich add a wonderful texture to the whole sandwich. The fries are clearly homemade, and executed very well. They are seasoned beautifully and do not need the addition of a dipping sauce like some fries do. My husband digs their fish and chips - which is billed as the World's Crispiest Fish and Chips. They indeed manage to have the crust be very crisp (and not soggy) but the fish inside is moist, tender, and melts in your mouth. He also thinks their Parish Burger is hands down the best burger in Tucson. And he's a rabid red meat eater and will usually order a burger while out (mainly because I do not eat/cook red meat at home). There was one dessert we had - a peanut butter bar thing - that was unbelievably good. It was kind of like a Reeses peanut butter cup on crack. Highly recommended, but make sure if you want to go on a weekend night to make reservations. It's not a huge restaurant and it DOES get wicked busy.
(5)Samson D.
If your in the Tucson area and want a great dinning experience, be sure and stop by "The Parish" not only great signature burger but my wife got the "Crispiest Fish & Chips in the World" 10's all around service, atmosphere, FOOD (for sure). I am a food snob and unashamed of it (germ-a-phobe) and this place is dope!
(5)Adrienne S.
They have amazing craft cocktails and they infuse with different flavors. Bartender was super fun and we liked watching him mix. Also had the baked and fresh oysters and couldn't believe how large they were. The hand cut fries are a must have too.
(5)Susan C.
Yelp app note - while searching for PARISH on the Yelp app I was directed to THE CHURCH OF LATTER DAY SAINTS as the first search result. My sinful brothers and sisters - and you know who you are, especially this time of year - please don't mistake one for the other. They are very...VERY different. Twice we've been to the Parish and both times we've sat at the bar. On a Saturday night at about 7:30pm the weekend before X'mas, the place was busy, but there were seats left at the table and a few open at the bar. This is a place that takes its libations seriously. Mysterious-looking jars of vegetables and fruits labeled clearly (lest you think they're pig fetuses), steeped in alcoholic goodness adorn the bar which looks like it was made with reclaimed wood. Walls are deep red with black concrete floors. Entertainment for the night was a man with a guitar and a harmonica (and a woman - though she wasn't attached to his mouthpiece like the harmonica). The place has undergone a renovation and now resembles a fever dream I might have after too many spicy, deep fried foods and endless glasses of Mississippi moonshine. The bar seating area has HOOKS underneath the counter (a nice touch for those of us with an affectation purses larger than our asses). There were two bartenders -"bar keeps" judging by their traditional garb of the jaunty hat, vest and dress shirt - and they never stopped mixing drinks the entire time we were there. House specialty cocktails are a reasonable $8/each and are comprised of ingredients, such as "basil-infused" vodka and lavender somethings. These people are such purists they even make their own maraschino cherries. (They'll proudly show you the bottle.) We had an old fashioned, a gin martini and a Sam Clemens - a house specialty. The old fashioned was very fragrant (probably made with some specialty bitters), and the rye was proudly shown to be a winner of a competition. The drinks were not very strong, but just enough to get a buzz going. The bar keeps are so responsible that they even have business cards for drivers who will drive you home, in case you had one too many and start babbling about a pimple on your chin that is virtually non-existent to the world but has somehow, in your exalted opinion - overtaken your face. (I'm sorry if my pimple talk ruined everyone's good time.) For food, we had the Tchoup (pronounced TCHOWP) - a very large and thick bone-in pork chop with mesquite smoked adobo and tea sauce. Pork nice and tender, uniformly cooked and well-seasoned despite its size. My dining companion had a fish 'n chips, which he said was pretty good, though the pork was clearly the winner. We had wanted to stay, and even entertained the idea of dessert, but were scared of what the musician with the harmon-guitar and his sidekick might do, I can see this place as being on our regular rotation - the vibe is laid-back and the place hip without being pretentious. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders and chef obviously love what they do through the quality of their drinks and food.
(5)Kori H.
While the outside of the restaurant is very unassuming, this restaurant has never let me down. Time after time and dish after dish I am always left extremely satisfied. My go to is the P.E.I Mussels which are out of this world, but I've also thoroughly enjoyed the Drunken Angel, Smokin' Angel, The Oysters, Hot legs, and the list goes on...I literally have not had one bad/regrettable thing on this menu. This by and large is one of Tucson't best restaurant offerings. I just wish it were closer, but if it were I'd probably be broke.
(5)David N.
Every once in a while I am surprised to find an outstanding eatery off the beaten track (at least our track), and what was meant to be a casual "blue collar" dinner makes me feel like I should have dressed up, not for the ambiance at The Parish, but in honor of the chef who gave us a real nice dining experience for the price of bar food. We were greeted by and served by Andrew (good luck, buddy!) and began with four of the nicest oysters this side of Tomales bay. The Drunken Angel was superb, and the Gumbo was equally delicious. To top it off, we shared a bread pudding that was the best I've ever had! My only disappointment was forgetting to snap a photo to share. An outstanding evening! Thanks!!
(4)Ashley L.
Came back 3 times in 2 days. Tried multiple dishes and cocktails, Dutch Well Water was incredible as was the bloody. They're unique wall of infused liquor provides endless possibilities. During happy hour we combined the hush puppies, gumbo and the cheese from the pretzels. Great burgers and bread pudding.
(5)Adam P.
Have been going since they first opened. Never disappointed and owe this place a review. Good food, good drink, very fun menu. Always new stuff. Although I miss the pit bbq wings, bring those back! Very helpful and friendly staff and owners, chef, etc. Top down quality you can tell starts at the top. Bacon popcorn, crafts, Dutch well water among the favorites. I typically go for an app and drink but have to check them out for dinner. Oh and decent coffee if your the one driving :)
(4)Brody M.
Lots to recommend: Gumbo, Drunken Angel pasta, Hamburger and Chile Relleno appetizer are fantastic! Shrimp w Grits: bland as oatmeal. The La Verdad cocktail was refreshing and contained adequate liquor compared to the Ice Tea/Vodka Cocktail which contained very little. The non-traditional cupcake style of bread pudding (is flavorful) but as dry as the Sonoran Desert - hardly any rum sauce (maybe an off day?) The dishes they do well are really good. Patio seating next to parking lot, so you can bring your dog buddy. Glad they are here in Tucson!
(4)Adam B.
Had the drunken pasta. It was OK/good. I got bored of the meal halfway through and left a bit hungry. I've had similar pastas at many other restaurants and usually preferred theirs. Probably a good choice for Tucson which has few good restaurants so 4 stars vs 3 stars if somewhere else.
(4)Brittany J.
This place is amazing! When I first came here, I was a bit wary because of the old-fashioned look of the restaurant, but this place sure didn't disappoint. Our waitress was very sweet and attentive. Our drinks were never empty, and everything was brought out hot. Their Fish & Chips dish is definitely the best I've ever had. The fish was extremely crispy, and the fries were deliciously seasoned. We also had the bacon popcorn, which was really interesting. Their prices were also very fair compared to the huge amount of food you get. Overall, this place is an awesome gem that I'm glad we found. Would highly recommend.
(5)Brian Z.
I can't even explain how excited I was to finally give this place a taste. I heard the reviews, I've seen the menu. Bacon wrapped frogs legs? Bacon popcorn? drunken pasta? I was certain that this southern bistro would look my palate straight in the eyes, say "you got a perdy mouf" and then make my taste buds squeal like a piggy... SQUEAL, PIGGY! ....Sadly this was not quite the case. When walking in I felt the vibe of a locals' only pub, crazy signs on the wall, jackolopes hanging over the bar, but the first thing I noticed was the size. Small spaces are normally my favorite, but because of the layout you feel exposed instead of cozy, a weird feeling for such a small space. But no big deal, you can't taste atmosphere, the food is what is important and I was ready for a feast. My friend and I each got an appetizer, For myself, the frogs legs, which I have never had before and was excited to give a try. For my friend the bacon popcorn. Both have received high praise. The popcorn came first, still popping and sizzling, my taste buds fantasized the taste of bacon, popped corn, spices and seasons that would show an intriguing twist on a southern bistros vision of popcorn. I put the popcorn in my mouth and it tasted.... well.. just like popcorn. No Bacon flavor, no real spices or glazes. Now don't get me wrong, it was good popcorn, cooked in half bacon fat, half oil, it would definitely be a prime pick over movie popcorn if i was going to the cinema. but besides that there was nothing I could see that made this outstanding, I shrugged it off and just accepted it as good bar food (the popcorn would be AMAZING if you were drunk and wanting a snack). Next was the frog legs, and I must say, this did catch me by surprise. The frog legs were perfectly seasoned, bacon delicious, however the amphibious creature who's limbs I was eating started to taste too fishy for me and eventually lost my appetite for them, Just not for me personally I guess, but nevertheless I simply wasn't anything that popped for me. Now was time for the entree's. The Gumbo and side of hush-puppies for myself and the Drunken pasta for the lady. I tried the crawfish hushpuppies... FINALLY, just delicious, fried balls of goodness, perfectly flavored. However the Gumbo was not as outstanding. Once again it was good, but it wasn't fantastic. all in all the only thing that really told my taste buds to squeal was my friends dish, the drunken pasta, a Bouillabaisse style dish of freakin deliciousness. Overall: "The Parish" Is a place with unlimited potential. A southern bistro willing to take risks with frog legs, bacon grease, and even a yellow pepper vodka cocktail. These are things you would hope to see from hybrid food, and lets face it, risky food is half the fun. However none of these risks seemed to impress, nor was it anything special enough for me to go back for. However I feel like i need to give this place a second try just to be sure, so....... to be continued... ladies and gentlemen...
(3)Nolan S.
Awesome food, great beer selection. Pulled pork is great although it has seemed to get less spicy over time. Crawfish hush puppies are fantastic. They make some great mixed drinks too.
(4)Chuck P.
best gumbo since Royal Street!
(4)Jenn L.
Service is decent. Last time I went it was with a large group and it started to get stuffy but they promptly turned down the AC when asked. Pretzels were very dense and too chewy. Chile relleno was good but not substantial, a bit overpriced. Also had the burger a few times which is pretty good, but definitely not the best burger in town.
(3)Cragganmore C.
Not a bad place and would have gotten a four star except for one of our entrees. We liked the cocktail program. Nicely themed drinks, interesting recipes, on point presentation of the drinks we sampled. The interior was what I expected from an old Chuy's. Staff was friendly and gave decent service. Small plates are nice. The stand out was the "bacon and eggs." Shrimp grits with braised pork belly and an perfectly poached egg. Well conceived and well executed. The gumbo was well made. The rue was deep and flavorful with nice chucks of sausage and chicken. The problem was the fish and chips. The fries were just fine but the fish was horrible. The basic problem was the filet itself. I'm not sure what type of fish this was but it tasted muddy and was strongly bad flavored. We would go again but I would not order the fish again.
(3)d m.
We visited The Parish on a Saturday night & there was no wait. Service was fairly quick but I have to note, this is not a kid friendly place nor is it conducive to a quiet table for two..the place is very loud & cramped. We ordered and ice tea & soda, they came fairly quick but the ice tea tasted like water. We decided to try the pulled pork & fish & chips with hush puppies. The portions were mediocre, one thin piece of fish about 3x4 on a plate of fries. The dipping sauce was a mayo based sauce, and it was tasty, as were the fries. The hush puppies were very good. The pork sandwich was very over powering and extremely spicy. Spicy generally means spice..not so hot you can't finish it. The presentation of the food is very nice..but presentation doesn't fill you up. All in all it was a good try at a meal, but we did leave hungry simply because we could not finish the sandwich and there was one piece of fish...but that wasn't the worst of it. My husband tends to get major headaches when cheap oil like canola or soy is used..and sure enough, within a half hour of leaving this place we both had severe headaches and body cramps. We felt like we had been hit by a Mack truck. The pains passed in about 3 hours. All in all, I say May's Counter - another sports bar type place, has better food, better atmosphere, better portions and we can eat there without feeling like crap.
(2)James Y.
Great food, friendly and attentive service, and nice atmosphere. This is not a sports bar, as some have eluded to in t heir reviews, but a southern influenced gastropub. It can be loud, as this is not a large establishment, but its not what I would call overwhelming. I would absolutely return the next time I'm in Tucson. I might even try one of their specialty cocktails constructed with house made infused vodka, gin or bourbon.
(4)Ryan Y.
Neat place to get good food. I had the aptly named drunken angel pasta dish. Very good flavors and a hearty portion. The shrimp was perhaps a bit overcooked but the taste was excellent. My parents got the gumbo and an eggplant croquet sandwich. Both were very good. Also this place will not compromise quality of its food. We had to wait a but for our order because one of our dishes was not up to standards of the kitchen. The wait staff was very friendly in explaining what was happening. Also great service. You won't regret coming here. Especially if you like the gastropub style of restaurant.
(4)Tyler S.
Not sure I would call it a gastropub, but it's pretty badass and one of the only places to get New Orleans style food! I love the sandwiches, especially the shrimp po boy. The bacon popcorn is good too, but a little salty. Salty makes you drink more though, so I like where their head is at. They infuse some of their own alcohols and their signature drink list is top notch. I don't love the atmosphere, but someone said it used to a be a Chuy's so working from that I guess they did a pretty good job. The service is great and it seems like one of those kind of places where the owner is always around talking to people, working and making sure everything is going well. I like that and it shows how much they care. My only issue is the beers. You call yourself a gastropub, but only have 8 beers on tap and they consist of Bud light, Miller lite, Fat Tire and crap like that? Come on... Check out 1702 and Noble Hops beer lists and make some changes and I'll be there in a second! Great place either way though and I'll be in again soon.
(4)A F.
The décor is interesting a lot of black tile, eclectic and chic at the same time and jazz music was playing in the background. They have a decent bar with a good selection of craft beers. The service was spot on not pushy, but attentive and very friendly. Not that fake "I'm Josh I'll be you server" I do agree with Jennifer P. that I was under whelmed with the menu. They need to expand it, but I did like what they had. The first item I ordered that looked interesting was a bacon and egg dinner, but they were out of it. I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy sandwich. It was cooked perfectly and the bread was fresh. Very delicious, I would order it again. I got the bread pudding for desert. It's one of my favorite desserts. Most of the time I order it I am disappointed, but this was a treat. It was light and tasty and perfectly cooked. It has a light crème sauce that accented it flawlessly. But the thing that made it stand out was a piece of chocolate dipped bacon that was on the top. Sounds weird but it was awesome. Best bread pudding I have had in AZ. Excellent.
(4)ryan w.
Dyn-o-mite! This was a great find. Thank you Yelpers. The pork belly , egg app was awesome and the Haitian pulled pork sandwich was great with good heat, Great service, welcoming and attentive! Good beer list also. Next time I am in town, I will be back.
(5)Ed C.
Worst food I and my wife have ever eaten. Buns were old and hard (not by design) Pickle had black spots didn't sample it. Salad was nothing special very pedestrian not worth 8 bucks. Service was good. That was our first and last visit. Although we must have missed something because the star ratings were good. As I said we won't be going back.
(1)Mark A.
Tucson being the small town it is, and sometimes not. I had never even heard of the place until running in to Jon the bartender Saturday, then when I went to do my taxes Bryce my tax guy told me he was on e of the owners. I don't go north of River to often but did tonight. I had the Parish burger and it was the bomb, fresh cut fries, almost too much food. Sat on the patio, not super big but adequate, the service was great. Small place and wasn't super crowded. Even tough it is out of my normal stomping grounds I will go back again and again.
(4)Emily G.
My sister and I were looking for a fun place to go to dinner this weekend, and one of my friends is always raving about The Parish, so we figured why not? Totally wish we would have come here sooner! Such a cool little restaurant! The drinks- OMG. They have house-infused vodkas- which is by far the fastest way to my heart. I had the Parishioner- basil-infused vodka, lemon juice and grape fruit bitters. Seriously, the most refreshing drink I have had in a while. It was perfect. My sister had the Aqua Vida- vodka, mint, peach bitters, lemon, and cranberry juice, it was slightly sweeter than my drink but perfectly balanced with the tartness of the lemon and perfect amount of mint. The food- we did what we always do when we get to a new restaurant- Tour de appetizers. We chose four- the pimpanadas, the fries, the goat cheese relleno, and the bacon and eggs. The pimpanadas- filled with jerk chicken, topped with peach marmalade and spiced plantains- delicious, but not my favorite app here. The fries- delicious and served with 3 dipping sauces. I will be craving these at midnight for the rest of my life. The goat cheese relleno was perfect, so delicious. The bacon and eggs was by far my favorite. The egg was poached to perfection, the pork belly was delicious and cooked to perfects, but the icing on the cake was the grit cake- amazing, cheese, crispy- I will never eat normal grits again, only in the form of a deep fried nugget. Next time we will save room for dessert. The service- the waiter was super friendly and encouraging of our choices. The atmosphere- I love it! It has such an organic feel. It feels like how I would decorate my house. Some of the new restaurants in town feel so fake- like perfectly decorated. This place has a mishmash feel that makes you feel at home! The bar is great and the colors are awesome. Love the church pew booths. If you haven't been here, go tonight!
(5)Leslie M.
Whoa! Excellent food and atmosphere. Family and I just had the opportunity to visit this restaurant. We started out with the bacon popcorn followed by the shrimp poor boys. The food was excellent, and the staff was very friendly.
(4)LJ D.
Stopped in this week and am gonna have to bring them down a star. They had the most awesome Sleepy Dog Red Rover Ale on draft and they swapped it out for a hefeweizen. Honestly. I would drive across town for a good beer on draft but i wouldn't drive six blocks for a run-of-the-mill hefeweizen. Shame. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) Gotta say the same about the new change in menu. Don't get me wrong, I still like Po Boy and the Parish Burger and the Fish and Chips but the appetizers are lacking. They have a really good oyster appetizer and, of course, the bacon popcorn will always be good but they get old after a while so I'm looking for the awesome wings they had - which are gone now. I just don't understand change for the sake of change. If you've got something that works - keep it. I'll probably go back - I'm pulling for these guys - but not as often for sure. Even the crowd seemed to realize it because it was pretty thin. Shame.
(3)joe y.
This place is awesome! Whatever you order, if it sounds good, it's going to be amazing. My wife and I have had the frog legs, the goat cheese relleno, the blackened streak salad (and added blackened shrimp to that), the big hippie, the fish and chips and the fries... JUST PLAIN AWESOME! If you partake in adult beverages, pair it all with Abita beers or the great selection of infused liquor. You will leave saying, "when are we coming back? SOON!"
(5)Jason C.
The Parish is a treat to explore. Take advantage of their unique and artfully creative menu options. And that's not the only thing they've got going for them--the bartenders are just as creative and capable as the culinary staff. Had a great rum-based cocktail with OJ, and balnced notes of ginger and vanilla. That drink was outstanding! I opted for the chipotle-smoked salmon salad because I'm watching my girlish figure--Not for the faint of heart as the flavors are rich and textures are anything but subtle. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Think twice before ordering this entree if you're on a date however--smoked salmon, onions--get the picture? Put the Parish on your "to do" list. #Toby Keith's bar/grill is just down the street on Oracle as is Sir Veza's. Two bars at polar opposites to add to an evening of fun!
(4)Karl S.
Been wanting to try this place out. Finally made a stop the other night. We enjoyed the place. Kinda funky. Staff easy going & friendly. It was a week night. The place was about 3/4's full. Busy, but not crazy nuts. The better half had the pretzels and a bowl of gumbo. Your humble author had a cup of gumbo and the steak salad. All tasty. Can't wait to go back.
(4)Kelley S.
Yum. Pretty good food here. Ordered the frog legs wrapped in bacon. They had a green onion dip w/it. They were good. They really did taste a lot like chicken. My bf ordered a shrimp po'boy with a side of gumbo.I ordered the spicy Haitian pulled pork and also the gumbo. His po'boy was ok. The proportions were off. There was too much bread and too little shrimp and filling. It was a bland tasting sandwich. My spicy Haitian pulled pork was pretty amazing. It is very spicy so if you're not a fan of spice I wouldn't get this. The flavors were great. It was topped w/cilantro and coleslaw. Yum!! Gumbo!!! My first time having gumbo and it was great! Nice and hot. Flavors were fantastic. Big pieces of andouille sausage and shredded chicken. Quite good. The menu is kind of small but as far as I could tell from our order, they're more about quality of food over quantity. And I am a fan of that! P.s. The decor was very hip. I loved the abstract art on the walls.
(4)Danielle F.
While they have a few kinks to work out, it was a good dining experience. The shrimp po-boy was great! The shrimp was perfectly prepared and well seasoned. I also enjoyed the bacon popcorn, though I felt the popcorn tasted a tad bit burnt. The concept is a good one that needs to be perfected. I sampled a classic wing and found the spices to be spot on and the meat to be very juicy, though another diner at my table had an undercooked wing. The hand-cut fries were absolutely perfect. The decor left a bit to be desired. I heard someone else say that it felt like eating on 4th Avenue and I agree. I was hoping for something more. Aside from the food (which just needs consistency in quality), the other area that needs improvement is the service. We were greeted right away and asked for drinks in a timely manner by a very friendly person. We later found that she was not our server, but the bartender. The server rarely checked back, and left much to be desired. I will definitely go back, but will need to talk the other people I ate with into going and giving it a second chance.
(3)Paul T.
Very limited seating other than barstools. BBQ was out of stock on our visit; must be good. Service was iffy, sometimes right on time, other times MIA. I enjoyed the food.
(3)Mindy S.
First off, I have only visited The Parish twice, due to proximity issues - I have no urge to drive drunk from Oracle & Orange Grove back to Downtown, and it would be nearly impossible to not get trashed, thanks to $3 you-call-it happy hours on weekdays. Yeah, that's right - $3 - whatever you want - four straight hours Monday-Friday. What?!?!? On my first visit, I went for a friend's birthday dinner (well, the drinking post-dinner portion), and only tried the popcorn. Not a fan, but I suspect it had been out on the table for a while before I arrived, and I feel like my dad somehow knows it from 2 states away every time I eat anything involving bacon, so there was an element of Jewish guilt involved. I was driving, so no chugging dangerous amounts of bourbon as I normally would, but that night they had a Saturnalia event ($5 wine tasting w/ a d.j.), so I participated in that rather than enjoy any of the house cocktails, although the 10-15 other people I was with were raving about them. Most importantly, the birthday boy was extremely happy with his food & drinks. The second time I went, it was around 4:00 in the afternoon, and I was REALLY pissed off. I was trapped on that side of town, screwing around with the DMV & their massive computer failure. I sat at the bar, slammed a Maker's & Coke, and checked out the food menu. Not a lot of choices for someone who doesn't really eat seafood or pork, so I ordered the pretzel bites. The bartender (who was really nice) informs me about five minutes later that they're out. During Friday happy hour?!?!? If we ran out of pretzels where I work right before happy hour (or ever), heads would roll. So, I get the goat cheese relleno (minus the bacon), hoping it wouldn't be a total nightmare. It was SO good!!! Overflowing with goat cheese, perfectly cooked & paired with the pico and balsamic drizzle - I was really happy with it. Ordered another Maker's & Coke, chatted with a guy about working in record stores, then got up & left. Got into my car, realized I was pretty much drunk ($6!), went across the street and made ill-advised, drunk purchases at T.J. Maxx ($42) until I was sober enough to drive home. Minus one star because: the menu could be a bit bigger, and provide more options for people who don't do pork, shellfish, etc. Also, it's hard to put my finger on exactly why, but the interior is a bit cheap-looking. This shouldn't really matter, but I think we all know that it kind of does. Ideally, they would run a shuttle to/from the downtown area, but I understand that this is merely a pipe dream. However, if you, Parish, were to give me what no one else in town has been able to give me - a GOOD shredded bbq beef sandwich - I would be your b!tch forever. Think about it...
(4)Jennifer D.
I went here while I was in Tucson for work. The staff was super Friendly the gumbo was delis hand the beer menu was amazing! The guy sitting next to me had the shrimp and grits and it smelled like heaven! You can't go wrong.
(4)Karen L.
I've been reading about the Parish for awhile. Other reviewers were right about the burgers....ours was yummy. Nicely seasoned, properly cooked. Fries were very good too. I tried the pretzel bites and wasn't impressed. They were just salted bread and the sauce was too hot for me. However, the chocolate chip bread pudding was yummy. The best thing was a great selection of beers. Also the service was friendly and we never wanted for anything.
(4)Joe M.
We were seated promptly , informed of specials and left for or waitperson. The waitstaff was excellent. Drinks came quickly, When it came time to order the menu's were provided. promptly Nice touch! Attention when we needed to order, occurred instantly! Dad and I had the Hot Legs (frog legs wrapped in bacon), my first time. Skeptical, I bit into a wonderful morsel that exploded lots of flavor in my mouth! The dinner was Fish and Chips for us both. The fish was fresh tasting and the batter was excellent and crunchy. No preponderant residual of grease, done just right. The fries are out of this world! Also done to perfection. I don't know who is running the kitchen but Kudos, man, Kudos! ( I don't care at all for Greasy foods) The beer selection was thin for me, but excellent for Tucson's tastes. We had the Mirror Pond pale ale/bottle. The service was beyond reproach though! Never intrusive but always on the spot.It was like there was a captain for our table, plotting our dinner course. It was perhaps the most wonderful experience I have had in Tucson for some time. The only critique I have to offer is to put some tinting 1/2 way down the windows to cut the glare but keep the great ambiance! Great work guys, ask your boss for more pay, cause I'm coming back and it's worth it.
(4)Darcy C.
We stayed at Loews Ventana Canyon and came down for dinner one night. The Parish is a great little spot. We shared the pretzel fondue which was pretty tasty and then saved the spicy cheese dip for our fries (that was the best part!). I had a great burger and my husband got an oyster sandwich. The food and service was good. We would hit this place up again.
(4)Dick W.
Pretty darn good place. I got the burger but when push comes to shove I'd rather have Zinburger for that. All in all they're doing things right here.
(4)Mark M.
The food is phenomenal. The service is great. Lunch is a great time with Teresa behind the bar. Stop by on your break from work or after for a great time. Try the crawfish hush puppies and the war pig.
(5)House R.
Loved It! Used to come to this place 20 years ago and watched it change hands a lot over the years. It is finally good to see that it has come under some great ownership who understand the local market. Food is great and I love the atmosphere. Worth checking out, lets support our local business owners who are trying to offer something other than a Chain franchise that has stamped out menu's with pre determined pricing. I can tell the owners here care, and open to feedback.
(5)Alyson S.
One of the coolest places I've eaten/drank at in Tucson! Atmosphere is incredible - Friday nights they have live music! The service is awesome! Try the french fries and the popcorn!
(4)Casey S.
I live in San Francisco and if you have ever been here you know that this is a very "foody" town. We are snobs about our food and If you are a subpar place to dine, you will be out of business in no time. With that said, I was visiting Tucson for a wedding over the weekend. Over the course of our trip we ate at several different places. I ate at Chad's Steakhouse, Janos, and several others. The Parish was the ONLY place my girlfriend and I ate at that wasn't mediocre at best. For example, at Chad's I asked our server if their beef was grass-fed and free range. She looked at me like I was crazy and I am pretty sure she had never been asked that before. Im sorry, but if you are a steakhouse you should know where your beef comes from. On to The Parish. We came in and the decor was very cool. It was totally something you would find in the Bay Area. I loved the artwork and when I found out it came from disabled children it made me love the vibe of this place even more. Our server was very attentive and friendly. Our drinks were always filled and I don't recall ever having to ask for anything. We ordered the wings, the bacon and eggs, the gumbo, and a burger. WE PIGGED OUT!! The wings were very tasty, they didn't taste like they came from a bag and fried. The Gumbo was absolutely amazing. I am from Louisiana and If there is one thing i am picky about, it is my Cajun food. Part of me ordered it because I had a bet with myself that it would be terrible. It was some of the best Gumbo I have ever had and stands up to anything you get in New Orleans. The presentation was on par to what I had at Janos. The Bacon and Eggs was not at all what I expected. The bacon was this huge thick piece of pork belly and you could tell that it had been marinated for days. The grit cake that it was on was a perfect touch and I don't even like grits. My girlfriend had the burger so I can't speak to that but she seemed to enjoy it very much. I loved this place so much I spent a good 20 minutes trying to sell them on opening up a place here in San Francisco. For now, I guess I will just have to wait until another friend from Tucson gets married.
(5)Greg L.
Had a nice lunch. The hush puppies are highly recommended. Good place to stop for an Abita beer fix.
(4)Amanda C.
Came down to visit my dad for the afternoon and decided to try this place. Decided to try the shrimp and grits. Being from the south, I've had a lot and wanted to see what AZ had to offer. The place is cute, they have a series with live local talent at the moment. Only downside is that if you're sitting inside it's incredibly loud and you have to yell to hear one another. This is not a concert venue by any means. Pretty good crowd and we were seated quickly. Back to the food. Shrimp and grits came out with nice presentation, and a small cast iron skillet with collard greens. Not a big fan of greens anyway, but they were still mediocre. the shrimp were all piled on top of the grit cake. The grit cake was great, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I was not impressed with the sauce they topped the shrimp with, bland with no kick. I was disappointed at the lack of seasoning. All in all it was an ok dish but I wouldn't pay $17 for it again.
(3)Janet S.
Great food!Fun atmosphere! Came here for a graduation celebration dinner and the service for our group of 10 was excellent Highly recommend - the gumbo is delicious -just the right amount of spice and probably the best burger ever
(5)Tuyen C.
This review is written on 4/8/2012 ... so if you are going to visit The Parish, be forewarned that it's going to be crowded, not unlike anything new in Tucson. This is because ppl in Tucson just crave new and novelty things; or is it ppl all over for that matter? But I digressed. I joined some friends at The parish a few weeks ago just for socialization and did not plan on eating much. Upon getting there, I was quite intrigued with the menu items, two of which are frog legs and crawfish hushpuppies. My friends ordered the bacon-wrapped frog legs and I ordered the hushpuppies, since I love crawfish. The frog legs did not disappoint. If you're health conscious, the bacon can be unwrapped and the legs enjoyed somewhat unaltered. No they don't taste like chicken and have a texture all their own. Yes they are very tender and quite meaty (my memory does not recall frog legs that muscular). I guess these guys were raised to have huge legs for our enjoyment (gotta love modern farming technique and growth hormone). Then came the hushpuppies. Probably the best fried food worth clogging your arteries for. They were done to perfection [if you know me, I rarely used the word perfection]; crispy on the outside and moist with a hint of sweetness from the cornmeal on the inside. But ... there is no flavor or bits of crawfish (as the menu suggested). Normally, this is cause enough for me to discount the establishment as legit. However, in this case, the hushpuppies were so good on their own merit that I decided to overlook this mis-representation (see perfection above). Oh ... almost forgot, the onion marmalade that comes with the hush puppies as dipping sauce, let me just say that I do not have enough vocabulary to tell you how good it is and how well it goes with the hushpuppies. A perfect blend (there is that p-word again) of sweet and tangy, yet not overpowering, I can drink that stuff straight up ... One small thing that impressed me about this place is that food comes out nice and hot - just like it was just coming off the frying pan or whatever cookware used to make it. Small detail, but such is what makes or breaks a restaurant. So there you have it - frog legs and hushpuppies worth a visit. Not all items on the menu are New Orleans in nature. I am waiting for the novelty to subside or summer to arrive, whichever comes first, to return to The Parish for another sampling. 'til then ... I am feeling generous (it's Easter) enough to give them a four (4) star rating :-p
(4)Brett R.
What a fun find! Atmosphere is quirky but friendly - just as good for a meal as it is for a drink. Food selection is definitely not the largest around, but even if Southern food isn't your preference, the complexity and quality of the food won't disappoint. Try the burgers - they're incredible. The beer selection is also stellar.
(4)Brett M.
The Parish is a great addition to Tucson. The bacon and egg dish is what dreams (and new addictions) are made of. The presentation pales in comparison only to the spectacular textures and flavors of the dish. The burgers are glorious, and you taste the freshness in each savory bite. It is a burger where you don't want anything extra on it because the taste is so wonderful all by itself. The crawfish hushpuppies are equally delectable. When you're done scarfing the hushpuppies, you feel the need to shoot the dipping sauce so you don't miss a drop. The Haitian pulled pork leaves you with the full-belly delirium and perma-grin. How can you go wrong with that? I honestly cannot get enough of this place!!
(5)Todd M.
The Parish Burger and The Wings were to die for. You better believe i'm sending everyone I know in The Parish's direction. Can't wait to try the Bacon Popcorn, i'm going back tonight!
(5)Cindy N.
I'm doing an update of the Parrish because they were given a really nice write up in the Caliente section of our newspaper. So that sparked my interest to once again test more menu selections.. We got to the place at 5.00PM on Saturday and it was pretty full. They have a large drink menu with all sorts of Vodka choices. The bar accomodates a lot of folks and it was hopping. They have an outdoor area in front of the Restaurant which faces the parking lot. So if you are into watching cars go in and out you can sit there. . Fumes and exhausts don't exactly pair up with dining in my humble opinion. The crowd was mixed ages and I noticed it to be an older crowd which was somewhat surprising. Glad we are still "HIP" in our later years. It took about 15 minutes for the manager take our order.The server never did come. I guess that was one flaw. But not a big deal. We once again ordered their signature "nosh" which is the bacon popcorn. Hubby and I devoured it in seconds and never regretted the bacon grease, garlic and popcorn entering our arteries. It is really worth it. Yummo!!! The menu is small so the decision was not an overwhelming one. Hubby chose the Eggplant Patty which is chopped eggplant with other unknowns and grilled like a burger. He really enjoyed that dish. It actually looked exactly like a hamburger. I had the Fish n' chips which was tillapia deep fried in oil. Hopefully not the bacon grease. It was really tasty and would get it again. Both came with fries or a choice of cole slaw. We chose the fries and it was quite good. Next time we will try the Crawfish Hushpuppies which is a crowd pleaser from what I read. All in all a great experience. One of the owner's stopped by the table to ask how everything was. We gave him a big thumbs up.
(4)Felicia P.
Holy radtastic pretzel ball like pieces of heaven! Delish! Seriously. The staff is super friendly. We stopped into this little pub for an after work cocktail and I loved everything about it. The bartender was a total riot and the vodka well...it was vodka so nothing special there. (Kind of hard to screw up a vodka soda-although some have managed to do so here and there) We got a little snack and we were happy campers. I'll be a repeat offender in the very near future.
(5)Ryan k.
This is hands down, one of the best new finds in Tucson. The burger might actually be the best burger I have ever had (Sorry downtown kitchen. Your burger will always have a special place in my heart but maybe we should just be friends). The red onion marmalade paired with the blue cheese is what really makes it. The bacon popcorn is peppery and delicious and doesn't equate tot he greasy mess that one might assume when reading the menu. It's 3 dollars and a must order. The place is small but cozy and the service has never been anything but helpful and attentive. Perhaps the best thing I can say about this place is that it is nice to finally see a gastropub in Tucson that seems to have put more emphasis on it's food than it's image. The Parish delivers and it's only a matter of time before I'l be back again and again.
(5)julie r.
Two friends and I stopped by The Parish tonight for happy hour. I started off with a lovely glass of $3 red wine and we shared the bacon popcorn appetizer. I couldn't stop licking my fingers, and grabbing any last bits of seasoning from the bowl. For the main course I had the French quarter gumbo. It came in a bowl with a cute mound of rice in the middle and a smattering of hush puppies on the side. The gumbo was delicious and the hush puppies crunchy and tasty. One friend had the Parish burger and fries - I would have helped her finish it but I was already stuffed. The small bite I had made me want more. Our server was friendly and attentive. The only downside was that the decor didn't match the hipness of the menu. The private booth behind us looked inviting but the main dining area is a little bland. Perhaps this is a starting point and they will upgrade in the future.
(4)Theda R.
Food and server was excellent. Small enough that reservations are advised. Menu is unique and portions are generous. We will return.
(4)Jason T.
I fell in love with this place instantly after having the "pit" wings. They were some of the best wings I have ever had. Then when I didn't things could get any better my gumbo and hush puppies came out. I am from New Orleans and let me tell you The Parrish gumbo is as good as my mom's. Service was solid and friendly. They have Abita on tap. They have the trifecta working for them. GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, TASTY BEER
(5)Brian L.
When craving gumbo and hushpuppies, this is the place my wife and I go. This time my wife and I also tried the bacon & eggs appetizer. It's made with braised pork belly, a cheese grit cake, hollandaise and a tasty mustard sauce. We both loved it. In fact, my wife said that next time she would eat it for dinner. The atmosphere is intimate and stylish and a great place to enjoy a cocktail or a cold Abita on draft.
(5)Katie P.
their food i amazing. i have tried almost everything on their menu and it is all fabulous. my husband is a vegetarian and they were really willing to adjust their dishes to be veggie friendly. the service is great they are very friendly and clearly love the place they are working. they also have a wide selection of some really cool cocktails and a full bar. the interior is beautifully decorated and very clean. i will come back here again and again.
(5)S C.
We just tried the tasting menu. The Gastropub does not officially open until next week. Our theory was to order a few dishes and share to maximize the tasting. This strategy works well because the portions are large. The Bacon Popcorn was the first thing we ordered. How can you not love bacon? The chunks of bacon on the popcorn really do this appetizer justice. The next dish to arrive were the Pretzel Bits. The scratch made pretzel knots were piping hot and delicious. The cheese dip that accompanies the bits was similar to a Velveeta like cheese sauce. The spiciness of the dip went well with the pretzels. However, a spicy mustard may make a better dipper. The entrees arrived next. Haitian pulled pork sandwich, Shrimp Po Boy and Lamb Chorizo flat bread. The flat bread was the least favorite. In concept, lamb chorizo sounds phenomenal. The flat bread was heavily salted on both the top and bottom. The salt in combination with the overpowering olive tapenade left little room for the lamb chorizo to stand out. The spice of the dish was on point. However, the only distinguishable flavor was salt. The Haitian pulled pork was topped with a vinegar based slaw. The meat and cabbage complimented each other perfectly. The spice in the pork was a pleasant surprise. Gumbo can be added to the entrees for $2. Well worth the price. The gumbo was on point. Served in a cup it comes out piping hot. The consistency and flavor are all there. The Shrimp Po Boy was the stand out dish. The shrimp are coated in a crispy cornmeal and cooked just right. Piled high on a bed of lettuce and tomato with a house made remoulade sauce. The bread stands up well to the tower of ingredients. The one and only thing missing was spice to kick it up another notch. A good serving of hot sauce would have put it over the top. If it is true Cajun food you are seeking, you must check out The Parish Gastropub. Next time, we have to try the basil vodka and craw fish hush puppies. This is the ideal spot to watch sports. Not too loud, just a few bar stools with plenty of TVs.
(4)Rich R.
I attended The Parish on a Friday night about seven pm. I had the classic chicken wings and handcut fries. The wings were tender and flavorful without going over the top with heat. The fries were fresh, hot and seasoned perfectly(for my taste). I ordered the aqua vita and was very pleasantly surprised. It was very elegantly served and garnished with a basil leaf. Very tasy cocktail. The service was outstanding, my server went out of his way to take care of a special request. I am going to have to give my experience this evening five stars.
(5)Danielle D.
This place was ok. Not bad, but not a place I would need to go again. The service was excellent and friendly. The atmosphere was casual and inviting. The food and drinks... is why I gave it 3 stars. I wasn't impressed with the food. It was edible, but nothing I'd write home about.
(3)Matthew M.
Start out promising with the hush puppies but fizzled out with the meal and drinks. In my early 40's, my group of 4 was the youngest on a Saturday night at 8pm other than staff. Maybe they had an off night because the reviews made this out to be WAY better than it was.
(3)Michelle L.
If you live up there, go often, if you don't, just try to go sometime...hotshots, brian lopez and gabriel sullivan's new band, chicha dust, were playing so we went to check it out~ I was super pleased with my pickle vodka martini and the bacon popcorn (a little too salty for even a salt freak) but can't wait to go back and try the carryovers I saw on the menu from the owners old restaurant on grant, the french quarter! that place had great food. I shouldn't comment on the interior, because I don't remember it well, but don't make fun of the art in there like i did with my date, because then I found some info on the wall by the front door, and some very special people made the paintings hanging throughout the dining room. so kudos to the bar for showing the work.
(3)Brad B.
Great food and good beer selection. Had the gumbo and hush puppies. Best hush puppies I've ever had. Gumbo is incredibly flavorful and with a bit of Louisiana hot sauce was a great dish. Not used to having basil leaves in gumbo, but it really gave it some good flavor.
(5)Mindi s.
If I lived in Tucson I'd be here every weekend, and that is saying A LOT because I rarely go back to the same place twice. Being a New Orleans native, I am usually skeptical when a restaurant has a NOLA theme. I can honestly say I felt like I was sitting at a bar on Frenchman and not in a restaurant in a strip mall. The atmosphere, the music, the vibe, wrap you up in a humid blanket of New Orleans good feeling. The food was excellent. We had bacon popcorn. Not popcorn dusted with bacon flavored salt, but pot popped popcorn tossed in bacon fat and little pieces of real bacon. The drink menu is creative and perfect for the summer Tucson climate. They also house infuse a lot of their liquors. Another noteworthy menu item is the charred onion dip. Oh geeze! If I'd have known how good it was before I ordered it, I would have had it spread on my po boy! I've never tasted anything like it. One of the owners (the one from Baton Rouge) was walking around, talking to guests, and bringing out food. I love it when the owners are willing participants in their business and the customer experience. I don't wish I lived in Tucson or down in "Da Parish" (if you're a NOLA native you'll get the reference) but I wish I lived closer to the Parish.
(5)Mr M.
Things are really improving for food on the Northwest Side! The Parish is in good company with Jax Kitchen and Noble Hops. The food was excellent, and the service was years ahead of the incompetent hipster brigade that has taken over downtown. I'm not going to mind the shorter menu, as long as the specials can keep the place fresh. My only beef: I wish there was a more imaginative selection of beers available.
(4)Pilar L.
Neighborhood bar, Fabulous Food, great prices. Winter staple is the gumbo, right mix of heat and comfort. Everything is fab, favorites include gumbo(always have some in my freezer), wings, burgers, And my new favorite obsession: pretzel bits with quest, yumtumyum
(5)Ava B.
Absolutely everything on this menu is amazing! Truly a one of a kind experience. Definitely a must if you're a Tucson visitor. Love,love this place!
(5)Joe T.
These people must be writing their own reviews. This place is not very nice and the staff is rude. My wife and I entered the Parish on Oracle on a Saturday after a U of A basketball game. We had read the good reviews and thought, lets give it a try. Well that was a poor idea on our part. First we entered @ about 3:00 PM on Saturday and noticed only (1) person at the bar and only (2) occupied tables. (bad sign). We seated ourselves @ the bar and we noticed (2) employees standing behind the bar just talking. My wife and I retrieved our own menu and the employees just ignored us. Then one of the employees started filling the condiment tray and the other started doing something on the computer. They still ignored us. So now we are thinking this place is operated by losers and will not last very long. After about (10) minutes, I approached the waiter, who returned to one of the tables that already had service, and told him that ignoring customers is not the way that I would run a new business but you must have your own ideas of what is right. The waiter just looked at me and then turned his back to me. I told him I'll guess we will just leave. and he seemed perfectly happy with our decision. NO ONE COULD PAY ME ENOUGH MONEY TO RETURN TO THIS PLACE, and I'll just wait for the next restaurant to open at this location and try my luck with them.
(1)Cameron R.
Wow! What can I say about this place, other than it wasn't worth driving clear across Tucson for?! Upon two different friends' recommendations, we took the drive of over sixteen miles one way. For what? Mediocre food and the poorest, inattentive service by our server and owner? We started the culinary experience with BACON POPCORN (yes, bacon fat was used to pop the popcorn and bacon bits sprinkled on it.) and HOMEMADE PRETZEL BITES WITH SPICY CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE. They were both good, but not out of this world. We had placed our entree order before our appetizers arrived and waited for over an hour. The items weren't tricky. My partner ordered Gumbo, and I ordered a shrimp po boy. When asked where our food was I told the server, if they hadn't started on the sandwich to cancel the entrees. The cook hadn't even dropped the shrimp into the fryer and how long does it take to ladle some Gumbo out of a pot. We then had to wait to get a check to pay for the appetizers. The owner tried to save face by hurrying up the kitchen staff and gave us our entrees in to go boxes. Of course we weren't charged for the entrees, but given the extraordinary amount of time we wasted waiting on food, he should have done what many other managers/owners do----COMP THE ENTIRE BILL! The entrees were average, but I would never return to a place that doesn't give good service. There was no apology from the owner, just a statement that the kitchen is backed up. A soup and sandwich wasn't rocket science, should have been on my table in less than ten minutes! Please save yourself a headache and avoid this place---UGH!!!
(1)Robert G.
Let me get this out of the way right now: the shrimp po boy is to die for. The hushpuppies and the remoulade dipping sauce for them are both excellent. My wife got the gumbo for the main course and it was a little too spicy for her taste. I ended up giving her half of my po boy and finishing the gumbo for her. It wasn't the best i've had, but it was still pretty good. We got the bacon popcorn as an appetizer. It wasn't something I would order again, but it wasn't bad. I also had a sip of my wife's mixed drink, cannot recall what it was called but it had cucumber flavoring and agave tequila and some other stuff, and it too was very good. The sweet tea is exceptional. Service was friendly. If you could give ratings in half-star increments, I would give this place 4 and a half stars, and I will definitely be back.
(4)Kamil F.
Ate here on a recent trip down to Tucson and let me tell you this place was great! For starters they had a wide selection of beers but I dove right into some of their signature cocktails all of which were very good and had a few different ones throughout my meal. My favorite would probably be "the doctor" which was made with Makers Mark and Hennessy. To start the meal we went with the bacon popcorn which was freakin delicious! Huge chunks of bacon all over the popcorn with some sort of tasty oil drizzled all over it as well. For my main dish the waitress helped me out as at first I was going to get the spicy pork which she told me was extremely spicy so I passed. Then I was going to go with the flat bread which she told me was very olivey (I've had tapenade in the past so I thought it would be okay but I'm not a huge fan of olives so I decided to pass). I eventually settled on their parish burger which was a pretty decent burger but the star of my meal was this delicious charred onion dipping sauce I ordered for my french fries (a extra buck well worth it!) The stuff was so delicious I would probably put it on anything. It was a onion type of aioli sauce which I really enjoyed. This place is definitely a place I would come back to. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly.
(5)J B.
Went here today for happy hour (3-7) and thought it was great! We had the Haitian Pulled Pork Sandwich and some drinks. They have good craft beers on tap that they happily let you sample. The server/bartender was friendly and very attentive. A manager or owner even came out to ask us how we liked everything (I know this happens at places from time to time, but its nice and shows that the management cares about its customers). The vibe was cool, and I wish more restaurants in the area were like it. I hope this place catches on, because I think it has a lot of potential.
(4)Shelly B.
After a long week at work, we met a bunch of friends for the Grand Opening. This place was awesome. Great food, great atmosphere. I'm only in town for a few weeks, but I plan to come back!
(5)Sonora S.
Gets one star even though I've never been inside. Waited till 11:10 for their lunch opening, nobody answered our knocks even though the TV was on over the bar. Left and went across Oracle to Oregano's where we had a nice lunch. It might be a good place, but if you can't get in when they're supposed to be open - who knows???
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