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EXPLORE | | | | | | | Anthony's in the Catalinas6440 N Campbell Ave
Tucson,
AZ
85718
520-299-1771 | | | | | Description: FOOTHILLS. Dim lighting enhances the city views in this elegant setting that is perfect for celebrating a special occasion. Beautiful linens, crystal, china and formal service compliment the excellent food, which includes dishes such as lamb, pasta, seafood and a perfectly seasoned Steak New Orleans. Topping everything is the outstanding wine cellar, which offers an enviable 1400 excellent options.
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| 2200 E Elm St
Tucson,
AZ
85719-4395
520-325-1541 | | | | | Description: NORTH TUCSON. Casual elegance is the mark of the Arizona Inn restaurant. Fresh flowers, live music and attentive service combine to provide a rewarding dining experience. There is an Old World charm to the 1930s inn, and the dining room includes gracious seating on the patio. Once on the edge of town but now in midtown, this restaurant offers the best in comfort, style and flavor. Reservations recommended. Jacket and tie suggested. Three-course prix fixe dinner $45.
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| 2616 N Campbell Ave
Tucson,
AZ
85719
520-327-7577 | | | | | Description: NORTH TUCSON. Tucked away in an old house, Blue Willow is renowned for its comfortable, home-style cooking and its charming patio. Shaded in the summer and heated in the winter, it's the perfect spot for a fun weekday lunch with friends or a relaxing weekend breakfast. The menu is chock full of omelettes and other filling morning meal favorites, all accompanied by fresh fruit and potatoes or rice. Lunch and dinner options range from soups and salads to delicate crepes and vegetarian dishes. The place is equally famous for its desserts, particularly the chocolate confection of the day, which never fails to impress and satisfy.
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| 7053 N Oracle Rd
Tucson,
AZ
85704
520-531-8500 | | | | | Description: FOOTHILLS. Bluefin is the slightly more upscale cousin of the much favored Kingfisher. With exposed brick walls and white linen topped tables, the atmosphere is elegant but comfortable, and seats by the huge windows are in high demand. Standouts from the lunch menu are an inventive ceviche salad with marinated fish and roasted peppers on shredded romaine with a citrus vinaigrette, and a fabulous grilled salmon melt with caramelized onions, pesto and Swiss. Later in the day, try blue crab cakes with lemon-ginger aioli, or cashew-crusted mahi mahi. A selection from the oyster bar is always a wise choice as well. On weekends, live music draws crowds at the downstairs bar.
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| 4122 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson,
AZ
85712
520-326-9363 | | | | | Description: NORTHEAST. People don't simply talk about Feast, they enthuse. The concept seems simple enough: excellent gourmet food (but nothing too experimental), reasonable prices, and the option to dine in or take out. The menu changes every month call ahead or check their website to see what's available but virtually every dish is a knockout. You might encounter a savory cheesecake with artichoke hearts, zesty sweet potato chilaquiles, perfect parmesan risotto, a fennel and garlic-rubbed pork chop, or chicken masala over basmati rice and fresh sautéed spinach. Desserts are all exceptional and prepared in-house, including the ice cream, but the chocolate truffle cookies are sublime. If you're going for take out, you can also select a bottle of wine to go.
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| 2564 E Grant Rd
Tucson,
AZ
85716
520-323-7739 | | | | | Description: NORTH TUCSON. This quirky seafood favorite serves up a great menu of fresh fish in a stylishly eccentric environment. The food says upscale but the vibe is fun and upbeat. Excellent wines, juicy rotisserie meats, hip martinis, hand-bottled bourbons and live jazz make this a great choice for a lingering evening. Oysters and chilled Gulf shrimp by the dozen, cornmeal-crusted pan-fried catfish are a few seafaring options. After 10pm, a light menu is served until midnight. Reservations recommended.
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| 6390 E Grant Rd
Tucson,,
AZ
85715
520-298-2020 | | | | | Description: NORTHEAST. Montana Avenue is one of the most attractively designed restaurants in town, with sophisticated earthy colors and sleek modern lines. In the dining room, a large expanse of beautifully etched glass separates the dining room from the kitchen on one side, while the other is flanked by the bar. The patio, with its large pass-through fireplace, is ideal for al fresco dining no matter the time of year. Inspired by the regional cuisines of the western US, the menu has wide appeal, offering everything from duck enchiladas to chicken crepes topped with Havarti fondue to steak with sweet potatoes.
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| 3025 N Campbell Ave
Tucson,
AZ
85719
520-325-3333 | | | | | Description: NORTH TUCSON. Stylish and contemporary, Pastiche serves an eclectic variety of New American cuisine that's proven to be quite a hit with locals. The menu is wide-ranging, with dishes such as bruschetta topped with marinated tomatoes, brie and fresh basil, a wonderful "steak frites" salad, cioppino, a mushroom soufflé topped with asiago cream sauce, pumpkin ravioli in sage-brown butter, and some hearty pasta creations. Just about everything on the menu is available in half portions or so-called "bistro" portions, a boon for light eaters and folks who can't make up their minds!
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| The Dish Bistro & Wine Bar3200 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson,
AZ
85716
520-326-1714 | | | | | Description: NORTH TUCSON. This tiny, hip bistro located at the back of a fantastic wine store turns out some of the most innovative New American cuisine in Tucson. The menu changes each season to take advantage of fresh local ingredients, but it always includes inspiring combinations and eye-popping creations. Try wild mushroom ragout over grilled bread, pork tenderloin made new with sherry chestnut sauce and mashed sweet potatoes, or pan-seared lamb crusted with brown sugar and coffee an unexpected combination with spectacular results.
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| 7000 N Resort Dr
Tucson,
AZ
85718
520-615-5494 | | | | | Description: CATALINAS. Nestled among the Santa Clara Mountains, the elegant, sophisticated Ventana Room offers sparkling city views by night and rustic mountain scenery by day. Candlelight and soft music ensure you are worlds away from the wildlife outside. The contemporary American menu, full of Southwestern and French influences, features dishes like seared foie gras, duck confit ravioli, and a mixed grill of game with buffalo, partridge and venison. Extensive, well-chosen wine list and fantastic service. Jacket suggested. Reservations recommended.
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