2 Best Restaurants in Southern Arizona, Arizona

Tandem

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Locals and visitors head to this unpretentious yet sophisticated bistro, where Chef Patrick serves French-inspired comfort food for the American palette at lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch. The lunch menu, featuring lower-priced soups, salads, burgers, and fried chicken with waffles, and the dinner menu, featuring steak and seafood, are both served all day. Whatever your selection, it's a welcome alternative to the many chain restaurants in the area.
2047 S. AZ 92, Sierra Vista, Arizona, 85635, USA
520-685–9061
Known For
  • upscale but casual dining
  • best restaurant in these parts
  • Sunday brunch
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.; No dinner Sun.

The Garden Café

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Before or after a visit to the Sanguinetti House Museum, this adjoining café is a good place to stop for breakfast or lunch. The charming dining spot features lush gardens and aviaries on the outdoor patio, historical photos on the walls, and a menu of homemade salads, soups, and sandwiches. Favorites include the quiche, served with homemade fruit bread, and the tortilla soup. Breakfasts are top-notch, too. One of the best times to visit is Sunday brunch—complete with carne asada, tortillas, potatoes, scrambled eggs, a layered ham-and-egg strata, breakfast meats, fruit, and dessert.

250 S. Madison Ave., Yuma, Arizona, 85364, USA
928-783–1491
Known For
  • tortilla soup
  • fresh-baked bread and pastries
  • brunch spot
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. Closed June–Sept. No dinner, Reservations not accepted, Credit cards accepted