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Tucson Dining
The Gold Room
245 E Ina Rd
Tucson AZ 85704 Phone: (520) 917-2930
Think about visiting here on Wednesday, when Chef Jamie West's "create your own menu" night lets you choose your own variety of dishes. The Gold Room merits gold for its sublime food, flawless service and refined setting, which overlooks the valley below through large windows on two sides of the dining room. Sonoran Desert spices and flavors infuse classic and contemporary preparations. The kitchen tempts you with such incredible desserts as a brioche-style bread pudding called banana toffee dome and the sinful specialty ancho chili chocolate bombe.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-10, exit 248 (Ina Rd), 6 mi e, then just n on Westward Look Dr; in Westward Look Resort. 245 E Ina Rd 85704
Parking: valet.
Hours: 7 am-2 & 5:30-10 pm; Sunday brunch 10/1-6/1.
Price: Lunch: $10-$14, Dinner: $19-$29
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.
Pastiche Modern Eatery
3025 N Campbell Ave
Tucson AZ 85719 Phone: (520) 325-3333
Attractive modern art surrounds you in Pastiche's quiet dining room. Regional ingredients are central to classic yet innovative dishes, including homemade ravioli with seasonal fillings, thyme-covered sea bass and margarita fries with remoulade sauce and lime.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Just s of Fort Lowell Rd. 3025 N Campbell Ave 85719
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-midnight, Sat & Sun from 4:30 pm. Closed: 1/1, 12/25, 12/26.
Price: Lunch: $9-$15, Dinner: $17-$28
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.
The Ventana Room
7000 N Resort Dr
Tucson AZ 85715 Phone: (520) 615-5494
From the tiered dining room on the second floor of Loews Ventana Resort, you can look out over the valley and city. Upscale sophistication characterizes the space, which incorporates tables draped in Italian linen and comfortable armchairs. Chef Trosch's exquisite degustation menu ($75-$105) lists beautifully presented seasonal specialties and signature desserts. Complex in flavor in texture, examples might include braided salmon with Yukon gold potatoes and loup de mer with fennel and gnocchi. The open foyer below holds a lobby lounge with live entertainment. The well-trained staff provides seamless service, and the head waiter eloquently describes dishes and recommends wine pairings.
Features: Semi-formal attire; cocktails.
Directions: I-10, exit 256 (Grant Rd), 8.6 mi e, 0.6 mi ne on Tanque Verde Rd, 2 mi n on Sabino Canyon Rd, then 3.5 mi n on Kolb Rd; in Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. 7000 N Resort Dr 85715
Parking: valet.
Hours: Open 3/1-7/31 & 9/1-1/31; 6 pm-9 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm. Closed: Sun & Mon.
Price: Dinner: $75-$105
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Continental
Reservations: suggested.
Candela Restaurant
5845 N Oracle Rd
Tucson AZ 85704 Phone: (520) 407-0111
Peruvian spices ratchet up the flavor in warm but not burning dishes, such as adobo arequipeno (pork in chili and onion sauce). Warm colors and pleasant servers lend to the dining area's inviting feel.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Just s of Rudasill Rd. 5845 N Oracle Rd 85704
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-2:30 & 5-9 pm, Sat & Sun from noon. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $5-$9, Dinner: $16-$24
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Peruvian
Reservations: accepted.
CattleTown Steakhouse & Saloon
3141 E Drexel Rd
Tucson AZ 85706 Phone: (520) 295-1141
The Western theme is obvious to guests as they drive up and file inside. Mesquite-grilled steaks, seafood choices and friendly service contribute to a hearty family dinner or "howdy pardner" business lunch.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-10, exit 264B (Irvington), just w to Country Club Rd, then 1 mi s. 3141 E Drexel Rd 85706
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $5-$7, Dinner: $10-$22
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak House
Reservations: accepted.
Jonathan's Cork
6320 E Tanque Verde Rd
Tucson AZ 85715 Phone: (520) 296-1631
Chef Landeen flavors his dishes with a Southwestern flair and then may stop by tables with a greeting and to ask about the meal. The dining room is appointed in a casual ranch style.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Jct Speedway Blvd, 0.5 mi ne. 6320 E Tanque Verde Rd 85715
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 5 pm-9:30 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm. Closed major holidays; also 12/24.
Price: Dinner: $12-$30
Credit Cards: AX, DC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Steak & Seafood
Reservations: accepted.
Le Rendez-vous
3844 E Fort Lowell Rd
Tucson AZ 85716 Phone: (520) 323-7373
Patrons of the small, charming restaurant are served elegantly prepared French dishes by the attentive and well-trained wait staff.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Jct Oracle Rd, 4 mi e. 3844 E Fort Lowell Rd 85716
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-2 & 6-10 pm, Sat & Sun from 5:30 pm. Closed: 1/1, 11/27, 12/25; also Mon.
Price: Lunch: $8-$14, Dinner: $19-$33
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: required.
Lotus Garden
5975 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson AZ 85712 Phone: (520) 298-3351
Rub shoulders with the area professionals who drop into Lotus Garden's rose and gray dining room for its good luncheon special, which includes soup, an egg roll and a choice of more than a dozen entrees. At dinner, contemplate such Cantonese and Szechuan favorites as Mongolian beef and kung pao chicken. Monthly wine tastings let you try a few special foods. You can enjoy an al fresco meal on the patio if the weather cooperates.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails.
Directions: Just w of Wilmot. 5975 E Speedway Blvd 85712
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 7/4, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $7-$8, Dinner: $9-$20
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Chinese
Reservations: suggested.
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