What
The Parish
Where
6453 N. Oracle Rd.
Happy Hour Info
3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday
More Info
theparishtucson.com
At the northwest corner of Orange Grove Road and Oracle Road is an unexpected foodie paradise.
For one, Sushi on Oracle is one of Tucson’s hidden gems for an agedashi tofu and sushi fix.
But if smoke and spice are what you seek, look into the fiery cuisine next door at The Parish, a southern gastropub and our happy hour pick of the week.
With no shortage of bacon and Louisiana flair, it’s a fun place to eat. The dark wood furniture, pink and black walls, dainty chandeliers, quirky paintings adorning the walls, and occasional live music maintain the lively vibe.
Parish’s happy hour has $5 noshes, $3 wells and drafts, $4 glasses of house wine, and $6 specialty cocktails.
The drink selection is no joke with countless jars of house-infused liquors and over 40 craft beers. Staff is impressively knowledge about the beer, so don’t be afraid to ask questions.
The cocktail menu stands out as refreshing, too. The Dutch Well Water features house-infused cucumber tequila, lime, peach bitters, and lavender water while the Front Porch Tea includes Georgia peach vodka, lemon, green tea, and mint, making it perfect for the patio as it starts heating up outside.
On the food side, Guedry’s Gumbo is complex, so they know their dark roux. The rib-sticking stew with chicken and Andouille sausage makes you want to curl up in a blanket, but then the addictive heat kicks in and you start shoveling down more bites.
The Parish has also mastered the art of crisping. Their fries are one of our favorites, and the hushpuppies with green onion sauce will make you forgot about your figurative New Orleans grandma’s hushpuppies.
Lastly, their irresistible bacon popcorn — it sounds deceptively simple, but after your first bite, you’ll start planning ways to sneak this into movie theaters.
The Parish is located at 6453 N. Oracle Rd. and is open daily. Happy hour runs Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. For more information, visit theparishtucson.com. To keep up with their specials, visit their Facebook page.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.
