Neighbor Roy and I returned to Silver Saddle Steakhouse after finding it closed for a week last week. And it was a good thing we did too. Silver Saddle is high on our “List of the Best Steakhouses” in Tucson and after a return visit this week, it still is.

Parking would have been a problem at noon except for one handicap space next to the entrance. We took it. I had made a 12 pm reservation earlier that day, so we were seated right away.

We were given a choice of a table or booth and chose a booth near the BBQ pit. The aroma was delightful, exacerbating our already heightened appetite. Silver Saddle is definitely a Western Steak House of the old-fashioned variety. Been here for many years.

Our server was a pleasant, elderly lady who looked like she should have retired by now. She quickly took our drink orders. Roy ordered his usual hot tea. I ordered my usual margarita ($7). Got to try them at every opportunity, I think. How else would I be able to tell you where to get the best margaritas?

Roy then ordered the 4 oz. steak and fried shrimp lunch ($14.95). I ordered the 17 oz. bone-in ribeye ($36.00), including baked potato and salad.

Roy can tell you about his experience.
“After a many-year absence, we returned to an old favorite steak house, the Silver Saddle on the on-ramp to I-10 and South 6th Ave. I had worked at the nearby VA medical center for 33 years prior to retiring 19 years ago, so have had a long-term patronage. I have never had a bad or sub-standard meal here, and today was no different. The parking lot was crowded, but we did find one space close to the restaurant. It was exactly as I remembered it. Western decor, lots of privacy seating, and appropriate aromas to announce that I was back in one of the last Western steak houses left in Tucson. We were promptly seated, large menus at the table and drink orders taken. I ordered my usual hot tea and after a lengthy review of the menu I ordered a 4 0z steak and shrimp–Jim had wanted to order an appetizer of shrimp, but with my choice it would be too much. My hot tea was served with lemon and a cup of very hot water with a small pot of hot water as backup. As it was lunch, the restaurant was busy, but when my lunch arrived, it was worth the wait. My 4 oz. steak was perfectly cooked, and the 4 large shrimp were tasty and properly cooked as were the French Fries. 4 oz. steak does not seem like much–but without fat or gristle, it and the shrimp were enough for me. At $14.95, and with an old west atmosphere–It was a steal in today’s inflated market. For food, western atmosphere and service I give it 4 saguaros.”

My ribeye, salad and baked potato were also excellent. I had ordered my cooked medium and it was done to perfection. I concur with Roy and give Silver Saddle a solid 4 Saguaros, maybe four and a half. They are that good.

You may want to read our previous review from 2015 about the Silver Saddle Steakhouse.

Silver Saddle Steakhouse

310 East Benson Highway
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 622-6253

Hours: Wednesday – Friday: 11 am – 8 PM
Saturdays: 2PM – 8 PM
Sundays: 1 PM – 7 PM