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Sneak peek inside Redbird Sam Hughes [PHOTOS]

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Sneak peek inside Redbird Sam Hughes [PHOTOS]

Aug 29, 20251 min read

We recently wrote about how Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar will open its second location September 1 at the Village at Sam Hughes in Midtown Tucson. But now that the restaurant is finishing its last few touches, they invited us in to photograph the interior and some dishes.

Interior

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Food & Drink

Smoked Manhattan at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Redbird Margarita at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Taco Salad at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Honey Soy Ginger Loaded Wings at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Elote Nachos at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Mac & Cheese with thick-cut bacon and roasted green chiles at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Crispy Nashville Arizona Chicken Sandwich at Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar Midtown (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Location and Hours

Redbird is located at 2515 E. Sixth St. in Tucson’s Sam Hughes neighborhood. They officially open on Monday, September 1. Hours will be from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

For more information, visit redbirdrestaurants.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

More about Jackie

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. 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.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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