Bata

Name: Bata
Address: 35 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85701-1209
Telephone: (520) 367-4718
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

665 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 367-4718
Website
http://www.batatucson.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Tyler Fenton

Location
35 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1209
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Cross street
Toole Ave and Stone Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
Best Ambiance
Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Healthy
Tucson
Good for special occasions
Tucson
Contemporary American
Tucson
Best Ambiance
Tucson
Innovative
Tucson
Healthy
Tucson
Good for special occasions
Tucson
Contemporary American

665 Reviews

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GregM
Tallahassee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for an anniversary. It was a fun and tasty adventure. I read reviews prior to our visit and must say we took home three doggie bags because we were full. The food was delicious! We will be back!
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RRoman
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is now one of our favorite restaurants in Tucson. Great atmosphere, great service and great food!
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PaulZ
Phoenix
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
Bata is absolutely delicious. Our server was very attentive and guided us through an “unusual” menu where you should look to order multiple items as a tapas inspired menu versus thinking this is a typical appetizer/main course/desert. This is a great date night restaurant as the menu items are meant for sharing and each item we had was delicious. There is nothing inherently “bad” about the atmosphere/ambiance. It’s very open and has somewhat of an industrial feel. As a couple enjoying a date night however, we were sat in a “shared” booth that had a line of tables meant for multiple couples. This takes away some of the privacy you might want to look for with your significant other as you can hear other table conversations easily.
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LindaS
Phoenix
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience3
We thought the menu showed a lot of creativity. The food was well-prepared and delicious. The ingredients were very fresh. However, the pricing is outrageously high. And we were even charged an extra $3 for a tortilla that should have been included with their carnitas dish.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our first time and they made our anniversary very special. Curious format and staff executed service extremely well. FAQ should update parking situation. Valet parking was available (not mentioned) and welcome for folks unfamiliar to the area.
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BenA
Phoenix
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
I recently dined at BATA (a group of 6), and while there were aspects of my visit that I enjoyed, there were also some disappointments. Here's my review: Our server was friendly, and she made sure we felt comfortable throughout our meal. Her recommendations were on point, enhancing our overall experience. The service truly stood out as a positive aspect of our visit. However, they delivered the order to the wrong party and did not make up for it in the "right" way. The food at BATA was well-prepared and presented with great attention to detail. The menu offered a diverse selection of dishes, and the flavors were generally outstanding. Unfortunately, our dining experience took a significant hit due to the wine service. We had looked forward to pairing our meal with a nice bottle of wine, but to our dismay, the wine list was limited, and many of the bottles we were interested in were unavailable. This was a letdown for BATA's reputation. Furthermore, the wine we finally ordered arrived at the wrong temperature. It was served too warm, which significantly affected its taste and overall enjoyment. Properly storing and serving wine is crucial for a restaurant aiming for excellence, and this oversight was disappointing and surprising. Overall Experience: While the service and food were strong points of our dining experience at BATA, the lack of available wine options and the mishandling of the wine's temperature left us with mixed feelings. The overall experience could have been greatly improved with a more comprehensive wine selection and better attention to wine service.
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Amber
Chicago
333 reviews
vip
5.0
333 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Tucson. Every dish outstanding and I wanted to order the entire menu. Great service and beautiful space too. Come with a big group so you can share everything!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
We are so disappointed that they stopped doing the special printed-out menus for people with special dietary needs! My partner is vegan, and we have regularly gone to this place for celebrations because it always felt special to be handed a menu of great food they can eat. This time, were told that the chef has changed the policy in the last week because he wanted customers to interact more with their servers. What actually happened is that our server had been given absolutely no information about vegan options and was stumbling to guess what we might be able to order. She was trying her best; she was an excellent server and we do not blame her at all. But she had to go back and forth several times to ask the kitchen questions about ingredients and possible substitutions. This took so long that we didn’t have any food on our table until nearly an hour after we arrived. It was frustrating and it felt like everything that made this place so special was gone. We felt like lab rats for a crappy new policy. We also really wish that we had been told when we made the reservation that this had changed. I added a note to the reservation saying one of us is vegan (which we have done before several times, so that the kitchen could prepare a vegan menu). It felt to us like this restaurant essentially is no longer catering to vegans or others with a special diet, and that they should let customers know this.
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FoodLover
Los Angeles
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Simply the best restaurant for a nice meal in Tucson!
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JeanetteA
Tucson
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Friendly and effective service. Creative and interesting menu. We’ll prepared food.
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DarrenV
Tucson
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dining experience we’ve had in Tucson, and wish we had come sooner. All four plates we tried were amazing, with unique flavors, and the breads were mouth watering as well. Great service makes it a place you want to return to visit soon - we’ll be back!
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SergioM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall3food1service5ambience4
Price of food not worth the size of portions given. Would be best is resturant actually provided details on type of food they have online. Best part of the resturant was Barbata.
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OpenTable Diner
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful night out with friends amd delicious tapas style meal. I would highly recommend it.
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Michael
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best dining experience in Tucson. Truly inventive cuisine and wine pairings. Sophisticated but casual evening. Make sure to go downstairs for a cocktail:)
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very sophisticated ambience, fantastic service and creative/delicious plates.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the BEST experience with your restaurant! We celebrated my birthday dinner with you all and can’t stop talking about what a wonderful experience it was. From the service, to the food, atmosphere, drinks, even dessert. We live in Phoenix and look forward to coming back again…. And we hope one day you’d maybe open a restaurant in the Valley! Thank you for a spectacular evening! You have a great restaurant business going. Cheers!
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John
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing tastes and experience. Layers of flavor!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
Went to Barta for my mom‘s birthday. We loved their special touch acknowledging her birthday, and were excited to try out a new place in Tucson. Great location, but parking is terrible. Service was amazing but food was underwhelming, overpriced and very small portions even for a tapas menu. Cocktails were delicious sparse. They are still new, so I’m sure they’re going to work out the kinks. We may try them again next time we’re in town.
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OscarB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I find myself thinking of my first visit to BATA often. Their menu runs from the humble and simple to the elegant and avant-garde. We had savory fermented potato bread, aged beef and pork bites, crispy squash blossoms with sweetened garum, the platonic form of carnitas, and pork belly. I have no problem writing this review weeks later because the flavors and concepts at BATA will stay with you long after you leave. As long as you are open to trying new things and understand that each person should order 2-3 dishes, you will be impressed.
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SarahP
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an incredible restaurant! Still thinking about it! We are from Napa and used to really good food and this place is just off the charts. Potato bread with salt, perfect tomatoes, fall squash, halibut. So fresh and perfectly done. Nice wines too. Don’t miss this spot!
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DaveG
Phoenix
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and a really cool space. The bar downstairs is a hidden gem.
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EMSH
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Good for small plates in a nice atmosphere. Most of the dishes we ordered were great although some plates were trying to wow too much with the ingredients and lacked on the delivery. The drinks were solid as well. I would recommend BATA for cocktails and some appetizers but this is the second time I've ordered a fish as a main and it was overcooked. Don't know how you can justify charging $44 for a small 4 oz piece of halibut and have it be overcooked. It should be perfect for that price. We don't live in a coastal city where this pricing could be justified. And if you are going to charge that much in Tucson, it should be outstanding.
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yahootey
Tucson
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Another great evening at Bata. Highlights of our dinner were the beef tartare, the shrimp & scallop stuffed squash blossoms, and the plum tomatoes. Overall, most of the dishes were outstanding, and the service provided by Grace was top notch. If you enjoy tapas style dining with lots of shared plates, Bata is a great option. Highly Recommend.
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bfrandboomer
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Last night we dined at BATA and chose the prix fixe tasting menu at the “kitchen counter”. EVERYTHING was Fabulous. Sous Chef Jackson, was amazing. He explained the concept of the restaurant as well as each dish. Cyrus was our bartender, and was extremely attentive and very professional. He selected wines that paired perfectly with each dish. The manager, Courtney, was so helpful in setting up this special night. The restaurant was full and the staff was on top of their game. This was without a doubt one of our TOP 3 dining experiences. Thanks for making our Anniversary so special! We will be back!
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Terence
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is hands down the best restaurant in Tucson. Not just because the food is outstanding and ever changing not to mention flavorful. It’s super rare when the entire menu is a delight including the deserts which are always wonderful and beyond interesting. Did I mention that they have the best team to ensure your experience will be friendly and attentive
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Creative menu, interesting beverage program, one of the best restaurants in Tucson.
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BryceS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Start to finish - a great dining experience. Drinks, food, service, atmosphere -everything exceeded expectations. Will be returning!
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Knucklehead
Tucson
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food and service were terrific. Some of the best food my wife and I have ever eaten. Our server was really great very knowledgeable and attentive. That’s the second time I’ve been there and I would recommend the place to everybody!
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MZR1984
Phoenix
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything we ordered was tremendous. The pork belly and chicken dishes were my two favorite. The menu rotates a lot, but I did not feel there was a lack of protein dishes. We had five and did not order all.
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JDW10
Phoenix
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing meal. Most likely the best restaurant in Tucson right now.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first visit. My wife and I will definitely be going back. We stopped at Barbata prior for a drink, a great bar with very good drinks. We tried 6 different menu item's and they were all amazing. The roasted winter squash and swordfish were perfect. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. It was one of the best meals I have had in Tucson in a long time.
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CCarroll
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wow wow wow! Amazing food and such a fun experience! Service was excellent! All dishes and drinks came out within minutes. We will definitely be back! :)
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CasandraC
Tucson
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Must try, the food and drinks are delicious!!! Beer tartare and winter squash my faves
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ChicagoFoodie
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
For the price points, the dishes were not spectacular. The menu was an odd selection meant to be tapas. I didn’t get the philosophy of the menu. New American x Southwestern? If the latter was part of the goal, commit to it. The tartar lacked acidity—somewhat bland. The heavy russet potatoes with trout roe was good but what did the roe add? The potatoes and gravy overpowered the dish (it felt like an outlier). The crudo was very good. The polenta tasted like a bowl of wintergreen gum. That confused us. Perhaps we are spoiled by the restaurant scene in Chicago? The interior space is very lovely — we left thinking that it could be better if perhaps they hired a good consultant. The service was great.
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ElizabethK
Tucson
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Bite size style not tapas style. Cocktails were delicious. Stick with the vegetables dishes. The proteins were overcooked and salty. Chef needs to tailor both knowing the foods are bite sized. Staff said the food would be coursed and pair properly. Our proteins were brought to our table 2 minutes after placing the order and the vegetables 10 minutes later. The restaurant concept is there but not the execution. Left starving. I hate a bag of popcorn and a left over fish taco from Trident Grill. That hit the spot.
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markk
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, wonderful atmosphere! Great serveice and suprise taste!
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RonM
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was outstanding and the space has an elegant vibe. Started with drinks in BarBata. Charming basement retreat. Food was inventive and tasty. The Malawach was outstanding, as were the potatoes. We opened with the ricotta tart and it was terrific. Excellent and unusual wine list with a good range in price. We will return.
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KatieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, food and experience. It was a perfect date night spot.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant! Tuna and grilled okra was amazing
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NelsonA
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous and delicious plates! We had fun trying lots of what Bata has to offer. Super helpful waitstaff. A great place to spend our anniversary. We'll be back!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bata is rated 4.5 stars by 665 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

35 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Toole Ave and Stone Ave
Neighborhood
Downtown Tucson
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Tyler Fenton
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.batatucson.com/
Phone number
(520) 367-4718

Bata

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

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What 665 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Bata restaurant rated?

Is Bata currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information