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1. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown
4.6
Exceptional(1367)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown Tucson
Booked 17 times today
REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.
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2. The Cup Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(2197)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 15 times today
Recently awarded "Top 100 Neighborhood Gems in America" by OpenTable!Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited indoor seating and high demand for patio seating. During breakfast and lunch we do not accept reservations, *EXCEPT* on these holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.The Cup Café is a downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, inspired fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Café appeals to locals and visitors alike.Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable, and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-course entrees, classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.The Cup also proudly features homemade desserts, baked in-house, as well as a comfortable and expansive outdoor patio, full-service bar, unique signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections.Thank you!
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3. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson
4.4
Awesome(643)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown Tucson
Booked 34 times today
Nestled in the cross section of Downtown Tucson and Historic 4th Avenue, OBON Tucson is located in the heart of Tucson’s entertainment district on Congress Street. With a polished casual approach, OBON is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. The menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi, as well as an expansive list of inventive and thoughtful cocktails.
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4. Bata
4.6
Exceptional(1265)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 20 times today
Bata is a restaurant designed to celebrate the best our region has to offer. We cook over a live oak fire, on our custom fabricated hearth. Our menu changes daily. We mill AZ grown grain in house, daily. We focus on whole animal butchery, done in house. We have an extensive fermentation program. Our bar program largely focuses on wines that are organic, biodynamic, and produced with minimal intervention. The cocktail list highlights the best products of the season, with a carefully curated list of spirits from across the globe. We believe that our hospitality is just as important as the food and beverages we put on the table. We do not encourage our restaurant for young children. We do not have any highchairs in house and ask that you please bring your own if it is required. We do not offer any outdoor seating. Private dining, kitchen counter and large party seating available. Email hello@batatucson.com for inquiries.
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5. Nook - Tucson
4.8
Exceptional(315)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 4 times today
Enjoy exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere at Nook. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying a delicious meal while catching up with old acquaintances over lunch. Nook is located just south of the Prima County Public Library on East Congress Street. It opened in 2015 and has become a trendy eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Owners Nikki and Matt Thompson along with Todd Anderson are fellow Tucsonans who love their community. Local artists have work showcased throughout this contemporary restaurant. Nook also prides itself on serving up locally sourced food. Try the Godfather Benedict with prosciutto, arugula, poached egg hollandaise and balsamic drizzle for breakfast, or come down during lunch for a green corn tamale pie with cabbage salad. It offers take-out service and is open for breakfast and lunch during the week. This restaurant also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
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6. Culinary Dropout - Tucson
4.4
Awesome(2865)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 25 times today
At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.
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7. Cielos
4.6
Exceptional(1354)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 6 times today
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.
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8. Signature Grill at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa
4.3
Awesome(468)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 2 times today
Using locally grown produce and foods inspired by Native American and Mexican traditions, Signature Grill features robust regionally inspired cooking with savory steaks, chops and seafood at a surprising level of value. The plentiful breakfast buffet and a la carte selections feature regional favorites as well as traditional offerings. Signature Grill’s patio offers breakfast or lunch under the sun or dinner under the stars. Signature Grill captures the essence of the region.
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9. The Cork Tucson
4.6
Exceptional(492)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • East Tucson
Booked 25 times today
Welcome to The Cork Tucson!Nestled off Tanque Verde Road on Tucson's east side, you'll find this legendary home of fine food and spirits. Since 1966, our southwestern steakhouse has dished out prime cuts, savory seafood, wine and classic cocktails. Our cozy atmosphere delivers divine dining whether your at a table or at the bar, with a side of conversation you'll absolutely relish!
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10. Vivace Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(9092)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Foothills
Booked 37 times today
Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list. Choose from a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta and main plates such as crab filled breaded chicken breast or grilled fresh salmon and rock shrimp. Relaxed inside and patio dining.

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