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How Sweet is the Suite?

Suite 102 is tucked inside the Williams Centre Shops at 5350 E. Broadway Blvd. and gets its name from the suite number it inhabits. Creative, huh? It's one of those restaurants that everyone drives by a thousand times, but never goes inside.

I chose to eat there anyways. I wish I'd taken a preliminary glance at the menu before doing so. The restaurant wasn't bad, it just did not offer many dining options. Most of the items on the menu contained pork or fish, which leaves few choices for Jews who don't like seafood. On top of that, the chicken and steak selections were either pricey or marinated in something bizarre. I finally settled on the crab cakes appetizer and was able to alter a grilled chicken sandwich to suit my diet. My less picky guest ordered the salmon dish.

All of the food brought to the table was excellent. The crab cakes were nicely breaded, lightly seasoned and gently fried in order to avoid the feeling of prematurely clogged arteries. Due to the scarcity of crab in our land-locked state, prices are usually high. This dish is a bargain by Tucson standards at $6.95. The chicken sandwich covered in Swiss cheese and smothered with saut­ed onions, was definitely worth $6.50, and it included a side of mashed potatoes. My guest thoroughly enjoyed the juicy salmon glazed with cranberry sauce over a side of rice. Though a little costly at $13.95, the portion was more than generous.

While I won't be making an appearance at Suite 102 again, it is highly recommended for those who enjoy fish and pork. Sacrifice the unlimited salad and breadsticks at the nearby Olive Garden for a less-commercialized dining experience, and try Suite 102.