The Parish, Tucson's only Southern Fusion Gastropub draws its restaurant inspiration from Southern comfort, hospitality and community. The Tucson restaurant's fare and namesake are inspired by the culinary influences of its three owners that span from Louisiana to Texas to Arizona. All the elements of southern comfort come together at The Parish.
The restaurant's menu inspires patrons to explore and share unique and classic style dishes - with a twist for lunch, dinner or happy hour. The fun intimate atmosphere of this Tucson restaurant is the perfect casual dining gathering spot to enjoy a housemade infused spirit or craft beer from the full bar.
The restaurant's menu inspires patrons to explore and share unique and classic style dishes - with a twist for lunch, dinner or happy hour. The fun intimate atmosphere of this Tucson restaurant is the perfect casual dining gathering spot to enjoy a housemade infused spirit or craft beer from the full bar.
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Reviews (28)
Lany Kay M.
Feb 01, 2022
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I don't know what you could say bad about a restaurant which was rated number 5 (beating out restaurants in Scottsdale) as one of the best restaurants in the United States!
My friend and I dropped in here because she enjoys Cajun food and I don't, so I was a little concerned if I could find something on the menu that I would enjoy, As it turned out I did have the most delicious pulled pork sandwich I've had in years!!! Served on a large bun the Carolina Pulled Pork Pibil Vinegar slaw, fresh cilantro, habanero aioli! I had it with a side of beautifully presented salad!
My friend
My friend and I dropped in here because she enjoys Cajun food and I don't, so I was a little concerned if I could find something on the menu that I would enjoy, As it turned out I did have the most delicious pulled pork sandwich I've had in years!!! Served on a large bun the Carolina Pulled Pork Pibil Vinegar slaw, fresh cilantro, habanero aioli! I had it with a side of beautifully presented salad!
My friend
Jennifer O.
Jan 31, 2022
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I must say, we picked up a meal from the parish to go for our anniversary and ate it on a hotel floor and it was still delicious. We went during covid times (you know how that goes) and didn't want to eat in person. We ordered their johnny steak and fries, hush puppies, corn bread, and gumbo. We were a little worried how we would eat a steak with plastic cutlery...we needn't worry, the steak was so tender, it easily cut with plasticware. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and covered with the most delicious whisky sauce....omg.... All on a bed of crunchy hot fries. Just writing this
Eugene B.
Jan 30, 2022
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We came here for our 13th anniversary dinner. We joined the waitlist which is the best way to go considering how busy it can get. We ordered our usual gumbo with crawfish and the drunken angel. Both are awesome meals and we share with each other. Wait staff here is very friendly and keep your glasses full. We are always to full at the end for desert but one these days we will get to try the bread pudding
Michael C.
Jan 30, 2022
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Perish the thought of missing The Parish if you're visiting (or living) in Tucson. Okay, now that I'm done punning around, let me tell you that if you haven't yet tried The Parish, you are definitely missing out a unique treat here in this haven of wonderful Mexican food.
Located in a strip mall like setting, this relaxed site sports a large outdoor seating area and a surprisingly large set of indoor rooms to drink and dine in. As you can read from other reviews and by glancing at the menu, the restaurant brings the flavors of New Orleans cajun/creole to the desert, with a few exciting
Located in a strip mall like setting, this relaxed site sports a large outdoor seating area and a surprisingly large set of indoor rooms to drink and dine in. As you can read from other reviews and by glancing at the menu, the restaurant brings the flavors of New Orleans cajun/creole to the desert, with a few exciting
Mark B.
Jan 29, 2022
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Although it has been over two years since our last visit, this place has not changed. And that's a good thing. Food is always phenomenal. We had shrimp & grits with collard greens and fish & chips on this visit. Didn't try the brunch cocktails and desserts on this visit. Service is always good. It's a must try if one is craving some Cajun food. We had bread pudding here before and that's a must try on the next visit.
Aj L.
Jan 28, 2022
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Ate here with friends on a recommendation while weekending in the Tucson-Elgin-Bisbee area. Wow. Small wait for seating and a bit of a wait for food after we ordered but that's to be expected. This place is popular and packed. But they do it right. Our food was outstanding right down to the fries which were perfectly seasoned and crisp without being salty or greasy. We ordered our burgers "medium" and that's what we got. Our server was friendly and helpful. Nothing but a good experience here.
Denise Zacharia
Jan 28, 2022
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I can't figure out why this place has such great reviews. I have tried it on three different occasions and it has been less than satisfactory every time, to say the very least. The only reason I gave one star was because their drink menu is creative and the drinks are good. However, each time I went and sat at the bar, there was only one bartender and the bar was packed. Waited between 10-14 minutes to even order a drink (yes, I timed it). Another occasion, the friend I was meeting got there first at 5:50pm and put our name on the list because they don't take reservations. He was told it would
Susan D.
Jan 27, 2022
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Smoked Salmon Salad was my choice and was excellent. The dressing was a tad spicy but Lawson (our excellent waiter) suggested a creamy garlic dressing on the side. We also had Guedry's Gumbo and it was very good. We had hoped to have the bread pudding for dessert but we were both too full. Next time for sure.
We went on a Wednesday evening around 7:00 and were seated immediately. Lawson was right there to take drink orders. Very short wait while we decided on our entree.
Love this place and will be back.
We went on a Wednesday evening around 7:00 and were seated immediately. Lawson was right there to take drink orders. Very short wait while we decided on our entree.
Love this place and will be back.
Michael Barton
Jan 23, 2022
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The only bad thing about The Parish is that there aren't more seats available! The food is excellent. I didn't expect much considering these are Cajun tasting note in the middle of the desert, but I was extremely happy with the result! The corn bread is probably the best I've ever eaten. The burger was among the best ever. The gumbo and jambalaya were as good as anything outside New Orleans. I really hope Tucson can appreciate how talented The Parish's cooking staff are.
Ashley P.
Jan 22, 2022
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Seriously this was some of the BEST food I've ever eaten. All cajun a
Style, but honestly better than I've had IN New Orleans. The service was impeccable. This hush puppies were sweet and savory corn with a great sauce. The cornbread was made with blue corn and the cinnamon butter made the perfect compliment. The Brussels sprouts were sweet and spicy and we couldn't put them down. The shrimp and grits were delicious. The grits cake was perfectly crispy, the sauce savory, the greens so well done, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked... which is hard to do. My boyfriend had the burger
Style, but honestly better than I've had IN New Orleans. The service was impeccable. This hush puppies were sweet and savory corn with a great sauce. The cornbread was made with blue corn and the cinnamon butter made the perfect compliment. The Brussels sprouts were sweet and spicy and we couldn't put them down. The shrimp and grits were delicious. The grits cake was perfectly crispy, the sauce savory, the greens so well done, and the shrimp was perfectly cooked... which is hard to do. My boyfriend had the burger
Terry Lackey
Jan 19, 2022
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It was great. We sat at the bar and eat an early dinner. I had the beer batter catfish and my wife had the shrimp and grits which were awesome. We did share the frog legs wrapped in bacon which were ok but we wouldn't have them again. They just weren't how we like our frog legs. Great service and friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend The Parish.
Vanessa T.
Jan 18, 2022
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I am leaving a second review because I have pictures of some of the food now! Is it is easily my favorite Place to eat i Tucson. There is no other place like it anywhere. I'd like to get the garden district salad with the Green onion vinaigrette and the salad is always so fresh and there's so many different kinds of fluffy fresh green in it. Besides that my favorite dish is the drunken angel which my daughter now loves also. Highly recommend this place.
Ashley T.
Jan 13, 2022
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First of all, what a cool restaurant name and how appropriate for a cajun restaurant! Fun fact, Louisiana is the only US state where political subdivisions are called parishes instead of counties!
I discovered The Parish sometime in 2020 and have been here a handful of times. I primarily did takeout due to the pandemic, so it is hard to comment on the service/environment. The one time I ate at the restaurant, the service was helpful but slow. I'm not sure if its the norm for this place. However, I did notice that the restaurant and bathrooms are clean, and there is plenty of seating.
Food
I discovered The Parish sometime in 2020 and have been here a handful of times. I primarily did takeout due to the pandemic, so it is hard to comment on the service/environment. The one time I ate at the restaurant, the service was helpful but slow. I'm not sure if its the norm for this place. However, I did notice that the restaurant and bathrooms are clean, and there is plenty of seating.
Food
Cindy M.
Jan 09, 2022
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Perfect! Great change up from the usual suspects. Southern inspired restaurant with good food and friendly staff. I had the award winning Parrish Burger. It was great, from the quality bacon to the onion compote. I paired this with tasty hushpuppies that had the perfect amount of jalapeño and sweetness. Our waitress was very nice and friendly. Will definitely return.
Ivy V.
Jan 07, 2022
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This was hands down our best meal around Oro Valley when we visited last December 2021. We enjoyed our meal and drinks, both the food and drink menu is unique and flavorful. If you're in town check out this place.
It is located in a strip mall area and finding a parking spot can be a little challenging.
It is located in a strip mall area and finding a parking spot can be a little challenging.
Katie D.
Dec 31, 2021
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The food here is delightful, decadent and delicious.
We were able to join the waitlist before we made the 25 minute drive from our Airbnb to North Tuscon. We got there just as they were ready to seat us which I loved because this hungry girl didn't have to wait!
The decor is a funky and cool and the vibe is unique.
Our server and service was great. She did a great job explaining the must haves on the menu and the why. Always love a server who can give you knowledgeable advice.
We ordered the Drunken Angel which is very rich - I'd recommend this as a good dish to share because it may
We were able to join the waitlist before we made the 25 minute drive from our Airbnb to North Tuscon. We got there just as they were ready to seat us which I loved because this hungry girl didn't have to wait!
The decor is a funky and cool and the vibe is unique.
Our server and service was great. She did a great job explaining the must haves on the menu and the why. Always love a server who can give you knowledgeable advice.
We ordered the Drunken Angel which is very rich - I'd recommend this as a good dish to share because it may
Thomas M.
Dec 27, 2021
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Ordered the hush puppies to start, and the drunken angel, fried catfish, and backyard burger as entrees. The drunken angel was absolutely the star of the show. The broth was thick, rich, and bursting with seafood flavor. The noodles were well cooked, and chunks of shrimp and crawfish were plentiful. In my opinion the only thing that could have made the dish better would be if the bread included was garlic bread. The fried catfish and the burger were tasty as well. Portions were massive. Service was far above expectations.
Stephanie S.
Dec 27, 2021
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Making the top 100 restaurants at one point on Yelp, the Parish did not disappoint. Despite the initial 40 minute wait, my group decided to sneak to the bar because we were starving. The drinks were so dang good, love that they have seasonal options and a wide variety of spirits at their unique bar. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, pork rinds, fried catfish, pulled pork sandwich, and the heavens angel pasta. Holy. Crap. This was all so flavorful and delicious, my favorite was probably the red beans and rice or even the rich and delicious pasta. Everything was so unique and honored the very essence
Lauren S.
Dec 24, 2021
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We were so excited to try this restaurant based on all the great reviews. All I can say is if you don't like loads of spice, stay far far away!
Disappointed as the food had so much potential with what seemed like really fresh ingredients but every single thing we had was painfully spicy. I hate to waste food but we gave up trying to eat it, paid and left; didn't think twice about not getting to go boxes.
The watermelon salad would have been so tasty, the pork on it was delicious. But whatever was in the dressing literally burned our lips and mouths.
Even the popcorn and fries were
Disappointed as the food had so much potential with what seemed like really fresh ingredients but every single thing we had was painfully spicy. I hate to waste food but we gave up trying to eat it, paid and left; didn't think twice about not getting to go boxes.
The watermelon salad would have been so tasty, the pork on it was delicious. But whatever was in the dressing literally burned our lips and mouths.
Even the popcorn and fries were
Kayla Jochimsen
Dec 14, 2021
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Oh my, the parish was truly an out of body experience. The cornbread was a tasty starter, but the drunken angel was SO SO GOOD. The best pasta dish I’ve had in a very long time. Creamy, a little spicy, and so rich! The staff is great and can tell you the most popular items and their personal recommendations. You NEED to try it!
Kaijuu
Nov 17, 2021
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Location is easy and there's reasonable parking. Service was great and seating was spacious. The space and decor were really fun. There's outdoor seating which is awesome. Unfortunately there were a few things that were notable enough:
1. Food was overly salted, from burger patty to pasta to garlic bread. It was tolerable at the start but after three bites, that sort of stuff builds up. It was hard to finish but we don't like to waste food and sending it back is not really a rude option we like to take.
2. While seating was spaced out for COVID-19, it made no sense that the employees wouldn't
1. Food was overly salted, from burger patty to pasta to garlic bread. It was tolerable at the start but after three bites, that sort of stuff builds up. It was hard to finish but we don't like to waste food and sending it back is not really a rude option we like to take.
2. While seating was spaced out for COVID-19, it made no sense that the employees wouldn't
Lacey G.
Nov 04, 2021
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I enjoyed this spot SO SO much! I love the spin on some of my southern comfort favorite dishes and their in-house infused cocktails were amazing! The vibe is so cool with the gothic decor and dark art pieces on the walls paired with the rustic and vintage tables and seating was so perfect. Staff was so attentive and food came out hot and fresh! The fried pork skins were still sizzling at the table! My shrimp and grits couldn't have been any better! They were packed with flavor and the way the grits were fried up was a way I never experienced but loved it so much! I can't recommend this
Lynn V.
Oct 29, 2021
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This place fell under the radar for me, but Yelp has its ways!
Ambiance - Lots of space on the inside. It's a bit dim but has a really interesting atmosphere (dark, but lively?).
Service - Efficient and friendly. They were fairly busy for a weekday dinner.
Food - Would pass on the po-boy, but the ruby trout was delicious. The right amount of moistness and flavor. The fries that came with it were delicious as well. Bread pudding was decent, but stand outs were the gumbo off the happy hour and the drinks!
Overall, I'll definitely be back for the drinks and to try more of the
Ambiance - Lots of space on the inside. It's a bit dim but has a really interesting atmosphere (dark, but lively?).
Service - Efficient and friendly. They were fairly busy for a weekday dinner.
Food - Would pass on the po-boy, but the ruby trout was delicious. The right amount of moistness and flavor. The fries that came with it were delicious as well. Bread pudding was decent, but stand outs were the gumbo off the happy hour and the drinks!
Overall, I'll definitely be back for the drinks and to try more of the
Lourdes V.
Oct 20, 2021
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I love when my customers let me pick a lunch spot!
We started with the bacon popcorn because who doesn't love bacon and popcorn! It was yummy! You should get this to share!
I ordered the shrimp & grits paired with collard greens. Visually I thought the plate was to big .. but the plating was nice .. shrimp stacked nicely on top of grits and a huge pile of collard greens with pork. So many yummy flavors and that sauce was creamy goodness!
My lunch dates had the gumbo with hush puppies and the other had the drunken angel pasta dish. None of us was able to finish our plates, we all agreed
We started with the bacon popcorn because who doesn't love bacon and popcorn! It was yummy! You should get this to share!
I ordered the shrimp & grits paired with collard greens. Visually I thought the plate was to big .. but the plating was nice .. shrimp stacked nicely on top of grits and a huge pile of collard greens with pork. So many yummy flavors and that sauce was creamy goodness!
My lunch dates had the gumbo with hush puppies and the other had the drunken angel pasta dish. None of us was able to finish our plates, we all agreed
Keith Simon
Oct 03, 2021
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I don't usually do reviews, but I can't say enough good things about the frog legs and gumbo. Being from Louisiana I can vouch for the gumbo being authentic (and my wife and sons make the best). I usually travel with Cajun seasoning (not hot), but this food had the best back home flavor. The legs were very juicy. I highly recommend!
Loretta W.
Sep 01, 2021
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OK, this was a pleasant surprise! We are visiting in Oro Valley, and we drove to Tucson for dinner at this place. Drinks were delicious and surprisingly unique, same with the food. Seriously! Bacon popcorn, red beans and rice, angel hair pasta with goat cheese, and so many other delicious surprises on the menu. Just know, it's spicy!!
You would not want to miss this!
You would not want to miss this!
Deziree Bollinger
Aug 21, 2021
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Drew Armstrong
Jul 17, 2021
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We were looking for a good dinner place that was a little different and a bit fun. This place fit the bill. Our server, Chelsea, was awesome! She was very friendly and helpful. We ordered a couple appetizers; the bacon popcorn and black & blue brussel sprouts. Both were very tasty! There were 4 of us and we each ordered something different; every one of the dishes were quite tasty! Great little restaurant in an inconspicuous shopping center.
