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The Steak Out Restaurant, Sonoita, AZ

The Steak Out Restaurant

4.6
4.6
152 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Sonoita’s longest-running restaurant and saloon serving cowboys, wine enthusiasts, locals, and out-of-towners for sixty years.
The Steak Out is a hallmark of any Southern Arizona Trip and a local gathering spot for generations of Santa Cruz County residents. Our signature mesquite-grilled steaks, burgers, barbecue ribs & chicken bring customers from near and far to our rural corner of SE Arizona. We feature a full bar, local wines, and live music in an authentic country western setting. Whether you’re looking for a special dinner for two, a spot to accommodate your large group, or just an appetizer and drink at the bar; we’ve got you covered!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (520) 455-5205

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Sonoita

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Weekend Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Book this to sit in the main dining room with live music on The Steak Out Bandstand Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. See our website at https://www.azsteakout.com/live-music for lineup. It is our please to offer live music for your dinner enjoyment, but we cannot provide a free concert seat once you and your guest have finished. Your table will be reserved for 2 hours for parties of up to 4; 2 hours 30 minutes for parties of 5 or greater. If you book a reservation under this experience, you are selecting a table in our main dining room where the music is played.

Popular dishes

What 152 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Good for groups

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

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  1. JayW

    Tucson

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service, and atmosphere, especially with live music on a Saturday night. Looking forward to returning.
  2. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my husband's birthday because he says they have the best steak of any restaurant he has had the opportunity to eat at (and that is a lot of steaks and a lot of restaurants throughout the US).
  3. RobiR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great stop in Sonoita we love to send our guests to eat here after a day of wine tasting ❤️🍷
  4. EldonW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Our server did just enough minor irritating things to put a damper on our Mother's Day meal: - We ordered a bottle of white wine and asked for an ice bucket to keep it cold. "Oh, they're all being used: It's Mother's Day you know" she said. On subsequent trips to the restrooms we glanced at virtually all the tables in the restaurant. Total ice buckets on tables = Zero. We never did get an ice bucket. - We both ordered sandwiches. The server immediately asked, "Cheddar, Pepper Jack, or American?" Not "Would you like to add cheese for an additional charge?" When we asked about the $3 upcharge on the bill, she said "It says on the menu." (Gottcha!) I admit, it never occurred to me to have an attorney review the fine print on a restaurant menu prior to ordering. But we've only eaten out something over 500 times per year for the past 15 years; so maybe I just don't understand the food service culture. Also this is the first negative review we've submitted - anywhere. - She brought the bill immediately after bringing our food. No chance to eat first, much less order dessert. As I said, these are minor irritations, but all in all, we were treated as though our role was to get in; spend some money; and get out; to let them flip the table - hopefully to the next guest who might run up a higher tab.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The steak, ribs, and chicken were all excellent! The service was prompt and friendly, and the food and drinks came at a reasonable time for a crowded, busy Mother’s Day. All 14 of us loved it and plan to go back again very soon!
  6. Pablcrz

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A traditional steak spot, popular for many years in Southern Arizona. Friendly staff, good steaks. Weekends can be very noisy depending on the musical group they have that evening.
  7. JonE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Steak Out remains a must stop if you are in the area, an institution in a good way.
  8. JohnnyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reservation was on time! the food was great, the music was an added touch.
  9. AlanC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was very good and the service was excellent.
  10. DennisB

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to place for special events. We have to drive an hour to get there. I like all their steaks but my favorite is the prime rib after it is grilled.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you so much, Dennis!

  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great, never had a bad experience at the Steakout.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on April 30, 2023Thank you!

  12. BillA

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Steak Out served lots of food per plate. The rib plate was good, tasty. We are always surprised when hamburgers come with no sauce

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on April 30, 2023Hi Bill. We have servers bring whatever sauce you might like for your burgers. Many people prefer sauce free or their own combo so we don't do it for them. That's the way we've done it for 40+ years.

  13. Randy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food, great service, nice atmosphere---who could ask for more? Thanks to all at The Steak Out for ensuring the type of night out we needed. We'll be back very soon.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on April 30, 2023Thanks, Randy! So glad you enjoyed your night out with us!

  14. Ruby

    Puerto Vallarta

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This is your traditional old fashioned steak house. It truly is a place for a good steak and live entertainment. The Steaks are seasoned and cooked perfectly. The rest of the sides are traditional, your basic baked potato, salad etc. Wine list is decent, not over priced. This is the place if you are craving a steak and like live entertainment.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We were celebrating a birthday. Arrived at 7 pm. Quite disappointed with the lack of availibility of menu items. Out of the willamette valley pinot noir and the prime rib… the only 2 items I wanted to order. I settled for the kebab which was rather chewy Our server, however, was fantastic and we enjoyed listening to Andy

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on April 21, 2023Hi there, so sorry we were out of the items you were coming for. We roast two full prime ribs on Fridays - sometimes we are sold out by 6pm and sometimes we have a whole roast left at the end of the night. It is very hard to predict. Supply chain issues continue to impact our liquor distributors. We are bound by arizona liquor laws to order through our distributors. If they are out of stock on something - we have to wait until they can supply it again. Very sorry to hear you did not enjoy your Kebab. We use our sirloin strip steak in that entree, anything cooked over medium can make that cut a little tough as it's a very lean cut of meat. We always guarantee our steaks, if something is not satisfactory our servers are always happy to have it recooked.

  16. VickieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Steak Out in Sonointa is an authentic western steakhouse with mounted wildlife and live country music (very good singer musician). I had the Sonoita Sirloin…cooked to perfection and more than I could finish. But the attention from servers was best of all…very attentive and accommodating. Thank you!

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on April 21, 2023Thank you, Vickie! So glad you enjoyed your dining experience with us!

  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and friendly service, always. Plus, prices are extremely reasonable- a good value.
  18. DixDux

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Do not go when there is live music unless you want to talk to yourself.
  19. RunawayRinaldis

    South Dakota

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The food was amazing! It's a little pricy, but once you get your food you'll feel it's worth every penny spent! Service was great and the staff was very friendly. What we really disliked was the fact that they chase you out after an hour and a half. I get others may want a table, but that's why we made reservations, but the restaurant just wants to turn tables seeing $$$ and not focused on customer service. We went to see the band, eat good food and have a good time with friends, not to be rushed in and out.
  20. DanTinnieLarimer

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food1service5ambience4
    Ordered ribeye as medium rare and they all three came out rare and cold in the middle. Fourth person order prime rib and it was mostly fat. First time ate their the food was great. No so the second time.
  21. KimK

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We try to frequent once a month. It is always delicious however this time my filet was the best ever. Was so happy! My baked potato was perfect too sometimes can tell they have been sitting for a bit….they get starchy…but my meal was SPOT on! Thank you!
  22. RobertB

    Tucson

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food, but barely a moderately comfortable seat, but no booths available for 2 people, with Wooden chairs for seating. Cushions should be a part of the seating. The CW singer had a good voice and played well, but the volume was so loud it interfered with having a conversation.
  23. GordonS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice drive out to a great steak dinner. Wonderful experience.
  24. Suzkty

    Phoenix

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time and we Had a great experience Had live western band playing. Food was great and they allow split of main course
  25. AlgnersinStPete

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent . My filet mignon cooked perfectly! Great live music. A little loud, but they did tone it down. Prickly pear margarita excellent. Nice assortment of local wines. Will definitely go back when I’m in the area
  26. DiannaB

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very cool restaurant. The steak was excellent. Service was exceptional.
  27. TimiJim

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    While visiting a friend in Arizona, we included a night at the Steak Out. We had such a fun time. The food and staff were wonderful and the live music was an added treat. I also loved the restaurants western decor and gift shop!
  28. LizD

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steaks are amazing and the staff is friendly and efficient! The live music was great!
  29. Christinec

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The atmosphere was nice, but the live music was too loud in the main dining room. Chose to sit in the fireplace room. The filet I ordered was amazing. So tender and cooked perfectly. Sweet potato fries were a disappointment. Server seemed to forget about us after she brought our food. Had to hunt her down to get the bill. I would go again because the steak was that good.
  30. KittyP

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love the Steakout! We enjoyed the meal, the wine, and the music-Mama Coal.
  31. JoeR

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding cuts of steak perfectly charbroiled by a great chef!
  32. SusanneS

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    The service was awful! I ordered my steak medium-well and it came out rare. The server never came to check on our food. We were a part of 6 and everyone was done with their food, before she came back to take my steak and refire it. Once my steak came back it was burnt. No manager, no apologies, and they add automatic gratuity to parties of 6 or more, so seemed like there wasn’t much effort to take care of us.
  33. MichaelH

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Loved it! Music was fun and food was very good. We’ll be back!
  34. JulieM

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    The only negative was that they had a musician and the music was way too loud.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on March 1, 2023Hi Julie. Thank you for your feedback. In the future, if you book a reservation with us Friday - Sunday when we have live music in our main dining room, please specify that you'd prefer to be sat in our fireplace (back) room where it's a little quieter.

  35. KimmieD

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal food, excellent service, and superb atmosphere. What more could you want in a dining experience?!?! Highly recommend!!

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on February 22, 2023Thank you, Kimmie!

  36. DebraJ

    Tucson

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service1ambience2
    This was a Prix Fix Valentine Dinner. The waitress was overwhelmed. There was no printed menu and our waitress rattled it off and then impatiently asked what we wanted right away. We sat for 20 minutes with just water. Never got A-1 but the filet was so tender and flavorful I didn’t need it! Salad came in one bowl to share with ranch dressing “globbed” on it but tasted good. The Bailieys mud pie was delicious! Had this not been Valentine’s Day I think the service would have been better. The food made up for it. Management didn’t account for the need for more help. Good dinner- not special.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on February 22, 2023Hi Debra, thank you for your feedback our Valentine's Day Prix Fix Dinner and on the service you received. We apologize for not having printed menus. They did not arrive that evening due to the chemical spill that shut down I-10 that afternoon. We will pass along your feedback to your server in hopes that she can use it to improve. Glad you enjoyed your meal!

  37. Ricardo

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the 2nd time in two years that my wife and I drove to Sonoita to eat at this superb restaurant. This time was for one of my granddaughter's 29th birthday party. My daughter, two of my other granddaughters and one of their boyfriends, my wife and I enjoy filet mignons which for the 2nd year in a row were outstanding. If you want a wonderful place to eat, make a reservation ahead of time because otherwise you may not get in. Great band, too!

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on February 16, 2023Thank you for spending your special occasion with us, Ricardo! So glad you enjoyed!

  38. CandieG

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My dad loved his birthday dinner location. Our family’s first time visiting The Steak Out and it did. It disappoint! We were seated instantly and had our drinks within a couple of minutes. Dinner was delicious, we will definitely be back!
  39. MikeN

    Toronto

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Brought friends from Canada and they loved it. Staff excellent.

    The Steak Out RestaurantResponded on February 4, 2023Thanks, Mike. Hope we can get your five stars next time!

  40. JORDAN

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time at the steakout. Sam, has been out waitress every single time. She is very attentive, quick, & friendly.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Steak Out Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 455-5205.

The Steak Out Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 152 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Steak Out Restaurant

3235 HWY 82, Sonoita, AZ 85637

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Sonoita

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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