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Fun, family‐friendly, and unique destination restaurant as the first Bavarian‐inspired beer garden, bourbon bar, and barbecue concepts in Arizona. Customers receive a comfort food dining experience with a selection of true slow‐smoked meats, southern‐style sides with a southwestern kick, salads, and desserts, all containing thoughtfully- and locally- sourced ingredients.
Contemporary BBQ joint offering brisket & other comfort food, plus bourbon, craft beer & live music.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1801 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705
Phone: (520) 867-6787
Website: https://brotherjohns.com/
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Reservations: resy.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
Angelia Balentine
I’m from the South, so I’m used to really good barbecue, the kind you’d find in Memphis, Arkansas, Texas, Georgia or Kansas City. I didn’t know where to look for barbecue in Arizona, but Brother John’s was recommended to my daughter. First off all, the service is great. Corie really offered great suggestions and made sure we were happy. Note that pretty much everything is a la carte, so, no– don’t expect to get fries just because you got a sandwich. I tried the nachos, aka the Hot Mess. I’m told the regular size is really big, so I got the mini version minus the jalapeños and I got mild salsa on the side. I don’t care for really spicy foods, and if you get it “as is” I’m told it’s very spicy. With the mini, you don’t get queso, but you definitely need some cheese. I ordered that on the side. The brisket on top of the nachos was very tender. I liked it, especially paired with the Brother John’s original barbecue sauce. They bring a variety of sauces to your table, so you can try them all and decide what level of sweetness and/or heat you like.
My daughter ordered a hot link, 1/3 pound of pulled pork (you have to ask for sliced bread with it) and a sweet potato. She also got the smoked brisket elote (she didn’t think this was that good) but she enjoyed the sausage link and the pulled pork. Now, I mentioned I’m from the south. So, I was a little disappointed they didn’t have Sweet Tea. But Corie threw me together a mixture of the sweet tea and the peach tea, I added in a Splenda, and it was just right! They also have a wide variety of beers and cocktails. They had live music that night (Friday) but they were setting up as we were leaving, so I didn’t get to hear it. Maybe next time!
… moreMy daughter ordered a hot link, 1/3 pound of pulled pork (you have to ask for sliced bread with it) and a sweet potato. She also got the smoked brisket elote (she didn’t think this was that good) but she enjoyed the sausage link and the pulled pork. Now, I mentioned I’m from the south. So, I was a little disappointed they didn’t have Sweet Tea. But Corie threw me together a mixture of the sweet tea and the peach tea, I added in a Splenda, and it was just right! They also have a wide variety of beers and cocktails. They had live music that night (Friday) but they were setting up as we were leaving, so I didn’t get to hear it. Maybe next time!
Vera H. Sanderlin
Ordered the Fluffy for our party of 4. There was plenty of food for everyone plus extra. Had a nice mixed drink with St. Germaine which I really love. The beignets were a really nice touch at the end of our meal. The wings were superb, loved the Elotes corn dish (I would have added more cojita) and the brisket nachos were ok, not down with that canned cheese though. We were all avid smokers at the table so its hard to go out and expect the same caliber and quality but overall the ribs were great, brisket had a nice flavor though no evident smokering, the links were interesting as we tried the alligator and hot links. The alligator was a little dry and lacking flavor but that’s to be expected due to the fat content. Sides were as expected, potato salad, burnt end beans and cornbread. I would have used buttermilk and sugar in that cornbread, as one of my top favorites I would have eaten it all first thing but it didn’t get me like that. I’d go back, this was my second visit, the first was many years ago. At the end of the evening a band was setting up and they wanted a $12 cover per person
Glad we have a good place to go for BBQ thanks for working so hard!
… moreGlad we have a good place to go for BBQ thanks for working so hard!
Greg D
2nd time here on a Saturday afternoon. Awesome brisket (large serving) and ribs. Sides were good , especially the baked sweet potato. And a huge collection of craft beers, including our favorites, the ipa’s and the sours. 7 jazz performers were on the stage, making it a relaxing afternoon.
… morejames miscannon
We’ve enjoyed visiting Bro John’s 5 different times during our month long visit in Tucson. Nothing but great service from all of our servers, especially Damon! The pulled pork, beans, french fries & the Hot Mess nachos were wonderful but their fried chicken, mashed potatoes & green beans were so good we had them 3 out of 5 times, I forgot to take pictures of the food but believe me they wouldn’t do the food justice. The ambience is fun and the wall of bourbon/whiskey is just as amazing as the 50+ beers on tap.
… moreCat Reviews
Normally, we had come in over the past 6 years to enjoy the $2 Tuesday deal over a basket or two of fries. It used to be a great way to try their large variety of beers and mingle with a booth full of friends.
Unfortunately, it didn’t come to our attention until far too late that there “has always been” a caveat to this rule: everyone is required to order food for the discount to be applied to their drinks (no sharing food, it seems). This rule had never been the case the past few years, but the manager claimed it always existed and that apparently they had “unknowingly” been “giving away” beers to folks who just wanted drinks for the exact price they had been offering…. for years? The deal has never had any disclaimers, fine print, or otherwise to have suggested this on their website though. It seemed like a dishonest way to undermine their own advertisement to get more money.
I would understand if the deal needed to change or simply go away. Regardless, it was most upsetting that we were not made aware of the new enforcement until AFTER our second round of drinks and just two baskets of fries. By that point we were full on sharing the fries, and I’m not the biggest fan of the food in all honestly. I felt frantic trying to search for the cheapest, smallest item on their menu, only to just sigh in defeat and bite the bullet on the bill.
This will unfortunately be the last time we come in. I suppose we prolonged the inevitable, but I’ll fondly look back at how the place used to be.
… moreUnfortunately, it didn’t come to our attention until far too late that there “has always been” a caveat to this rule: everyone is required to order food for the discount to be applied to their drinks (no sharing food, it seems). This rule had never been the case the past few years, but the manager claimed it always existed and that apparently they had “unknowingly” been “giving away” beers to folks who just wanted drinks for the exact price they had been offering…. for years? The deal has never had any disclaimers, fine print, or otherwise to have suggested this on their website though. It seemed like a dishonest way to undermine their own advertisement to get more money.
I would understand if the deal needed to change or simply go away. Regardless, it was most upsetting that we were not made aware of the new enforcement until AFTER our second round of drinks and just two baskets of fries. By that point we were full on sharing the fries, and I’m not the biggest fan of the food in all honestly. I felt frantic trying to search for the cheapest, smallest item on their menu, only to just sigh in defeat and bite the bullet on the bill.
This will unfortunately be the last time we come in. I suppose we prolonged the inevitable, but I’ll fondly look back at how the place used to be.
Michael Pulsifer
My friend and I visited this great spot earlier today to enjoy some awesome Jazz music. We truly loved the band Soul Essential, the great service and drinks were also wonderful. We’ll definitely return to try the wealth of delicious looking food options.
… morePatrick Dunlop
Arrived on a Friday evening with a 20+ sized group, and we couldn’t sit inside because the tables were reserved. The place remained empty until we left, unfortunately. There are no fans or misters in their patio, hard to believe in this heat. If it wasn’t for their food, they would have received no stars. Their food was absolutely redeeming and delicious. The service left little to be desired, it was hot out and we did not get refills on our water. Would not bring a group back again on a Friday evening, not until they invest in the patio. However I would come back for their food.
… moreNicole Spurgiesz
I’ve eaten here before and had a wonderful experience — the food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Unfortunately, my most recent visit was the complete opposite. I placed a pickup order tonight and what I received was very disappointing. The food looked thrown together, sloppy, and nothing like what was described on the menu. The roasted corn was drenched in butter and tasted like canned corn, the steak was literally thrown on the plate, the Mac n cheese was uncooked and all of it was cold!! The taste was just as bad — it was unappetizing and not at all the quality I expected based on my previous experience- not to mention paying $80 for this catastrophe?!? Shame on the cook!!!!!
It’s really frustrating to go from an amazing first visit to such a poor second one. I truly hope this was just an off night, because I know theyve done much better. I expected much better!! What a disappointment!
… moreIt’s really frustrating to go from an amazing first visit to such a poor second one. I truly hope this was just an off night, because I know theyve done much better. I expected much better!! What a disappointment!
Angela Thomas
We stopped here on our way back from Bisbee and Tombstone. Wanted some good BBQ and we were not disappointed! It was amazing! We will be back on our next trip.
Service was great too! Our wait person explained everything to us and made it very easy!! We plan to bring family when they come to visit! We are from northern AZ.
… moreService was great too! Our wait person explained everything to us and made it very easy!! We plan to bring family when they come to visit! We are from northern AZ.
Nicole Thomas
I went for a catered group event, so I’m sure this is a little different than going for a regular meal.
The atmosphere is nice, and I think it would be really fun to attend on the nights they have music. The private room we used was very nice and easily accommodated us (I think about 70 people). Because it was buffet style, I had very little interaction with the servers other than trying to get the plates cleared.
The meats I tried (brisket and smoked chicken) were good, the mac and cheese was excellent, and the cornbread was very good. I’m not sure if collard greens are something on their regular menu, but they definitely left something to be desired (flavor and texture) and seemed like they were most likely straight out of a can.
There were two plastic bottles of BBQ sauce at each table. The signature BBQ sauce was meh, not bad but not anything I’d ever guess was a “signature” sauce. No one at my table cared for the Kansas sweet one. There was 1 bottle of hot sauce on the buffet for the entire room. The lemonade was fine, tasted like any generic fountain or powdered lemonade. I think ice in the glasses would have been nice. The beignets were good, and I enjoyed the bourbon chocolate sauce with them.
Bottom line: Overall, it was pretty good. If you’re coming for a tasty dinner or a fun night out when there’s music, I think this would be a good choice. If you’re looking for a private dining area for a catered event, I think this would be a good choice. If you’re from anywhere other than Tucson and craving barbeque, this is probably not going to be one of your top options.
… moreThe atmosphere is nice, and I think it would be really fun to attend on the nights they have music. The private room we used was very nice and easily accommodated us (I think about 70 people). Because it was buffet style, I had very little interaction with the servers other than trying to get the plates cleared.
The meats I tried (brisket and smoked chicken) were good, the mac and cheese was excellent, and the cornbread was very good. I’m not sure if collard greens are something on their regular menu, but they definitely left something to be desired (flavor and texture) and seemed like they were most likely straight out of a can.
There were two plastic bottles of BBQ sauce at each table. The signature BBQ sauce was meh, not bad but not anything I’d ever guess was a “signature” sauce. No one at my table cared for the Kansas sweet one. There was 1 bottle of hot sauce on the buffet for the entire room. The lemonade was fine, tasted like any generic fountain or powdered lemonade. I think ice in the glasses would have been nice. The beignets were good, and I enjoyed the bourbon chocolate sauce with them.
Bottom line: Overall, it was pretty good. If you’re coming for a tasty dinner or a fun night out when there’s music, I think this would be a good choice. If you’re looking for a private dining area for a catered event, I think this would be a good choice. If you’re from anywhere other than Tucson and craving barbeque, this is probably not going to be one of your top options.