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2245 N. 12th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-354-2980

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Critics'
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Best Hidden Restaurant
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Comfort Foods, Soul Food, Southern, Wine Bar

Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm

Price: $$$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Attire: Casual

Features: Takeout, Private Party, Banquet Facilities, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly, Vegetarian Friendly

Serving: Dinner, Snack Food

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Accepted, Recommended for Large Parties

Parking: Lot Available, Street

Description

Situated in the residential heart of the Coronado District, you won't readily stumble on low-key little Tuck Shop like you would some of the restaurants along Seventh Street, but this place is worth the detour. Owner DJ Fernandes, an architect, revamped the 1950s-era building into a relaxing hideaway that's one part sleek tapas bar and two parts cozy living room. Dig into shareable plates of Southern-influenced fare, like fried chicken, red beans and rice, and mac and cheese with prosciutto, and be sure to order a cocktail, housemade tonic water, ginger ale, and lemonade go perfectly with top-shelf spirits.

2011 | Best Hidden Restaurant

We're still surprised whenever we hear someone say they've never heard of Tuck Shop, one of the best casual-dining spots in town. Opened about three years ago, Tuck Shop (named after snack stands popular in the UK, where one "tucks in" for a quick bite) offers tapas-style dining with a delicious menu designed by restaurant consultant Mitch Hoverman. We love the mac and cheese with prosciutto and lobster, the skirt steak, and especially the citrus-brined chicken and white cheddar waffles.... More »
2009 | Best Hidden Gem

The historic Coronado District's restaurant row, stretching along Seventh Street between McDowell and Thomas, is full of great restaurants, but to get to one of our favorite spots in the area, you'll have to take a small detour. Nestled in the residential heart of the neighborhood, Tuck Shop does have an unlikely location (before its opening, some locals pitched a fit, and the city had to limit its business hours to dinner). Still, it's worth seeking out for its cozy mid-century atmosphere... More »
2009 | Best Gin and Tonic

We're not sure whether it's the small-batch Scottish Hendrick's gin they use, which boasts "infusion of cucumber and rose petals," or the housemade tonic water, or that thin slice of cucumber garnishing this refreshing adult beverage, but the combo rocked our palate. Beware, once you've experienced this magical toddy, you might not settle for a G&T anywhere else, ever again. Don't say we didn't warn ya.Best of Phoenix 2009 In Photos More »

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By Dominique Chatterjee | Fri, February 3, 2012

Tuck Shop is literally tucked into the corner of 12th St. and Oak. With only a small neon sign on the side of the building to announce its name, it's easy to pass by this place without knowing what de... More »
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| Tue, March 31, 2009

Neighborhood Comfort Food - Everything is Over-the-Top.

Main Menu

Pies

$5.50

Traditional Meat Pie
ground beef

$5.50

Chodk Pie
chicken, ham, leeks in a white gravy

$5.50

Vegetable Pie
seasonal vegetables

$5.50

Thai Green Chook Curry Pie
kafir lime leaves, galangal, coconut milk, thai basil and chilis

$6.00

Lamb Shank and Veg. Pie
with a hint of mint

$6.00

Guinness Steak and Mushroom Pie
green peppercorn and horseradish gravy

$6.00

Bbq Pork Pie
with coleslaw

$6.00

Mac'n'cheese Pie

Rolls

$3.50

Sausage Roll
pork, sage and heaps of good stuff

$3.50

Vegetarian Roll
chickpea, mushroom, onion, roasted garlic, parsley and capers

Sides

$4.00

Spud Du Jour

$4.00

Daily Veg

$4.00

Slaw

$4.00

Green Salad W/ Roasted Beet Dressing

$4.00

Pea Soup Floater
float your pie, adelaide style

Specials

$12.00

Tucker Box
any pie and 2 sides

Desserts

$13.00

Lamington
sponge cake with a strawberry jam centre smothered in chocolate and rolled in coconut.

$4.00

Vanilla Slice
vanilla custard, sandwiched between 2 layers of puff pastry finished with a white fondant icing atop.

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Tuck Shop

2245 N. 12th St. Phoenix, AZ 85006

602-354-2980

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2011 | Best Hidden Restaurant

2009 | Best Hidden Gem

2009 | Best Gin and Tonic

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