
Dining Guide
2002 Annual Meeting |
ANTHONY'S IN THE CATALINAS
Boasting a magnificent view of both the mountains and city lights, Anthony's offers an enticing variety of appetizers, but the list of 26 entrees is sweet torment for the indecisive. (20 min) $$$$
BARRIO FOOD & DRINK
Fresh, sophisticated and intimate, Barrio's is downtown's destination bistro. Featuring cozy booths, an upbeat bar, and Chef Jeffrey Glomski's sumptuous fare, Barrio serves southwestern cuisine with international accents. Menu includes contemporary little plates, greens, innovative pastas, fresh fish, daily beef specials, vegetarian items and award winning desserts. (35 min) $$
BISTRO ZIN
French inspired American Bistro and wine bar. Draws upon classic French techniques, with dishes that have a modern American twist. Daily offering of 100 wines by the glass. Guests can choose to dine outside by the cozy fireplace, in the intimate interior that glows with deep red walls or can enjoy a cocktail at the chic bar. (20 min) $$$
CAFÉ TERRA COTTA
Contemporary Southwestern cuisine and casual dining at its finest. Grazing menu features new and old flavors of the southwest such as Prawns stuffed with Goat Cheese and Southwestern Tomato Coulis and delicious pizzas from a wood-burning oven. Chef Donna Nordin was selected to appear in PBS's Great Chefs of the West. This Beautiful airy restaurant offers a fine selection of California wines by the glass or bottle. (25 min) $$$
CIBARIA CUCINA ITALIANA
Cibaria brings a touch of Italy to Tucson. The Northern Italian menu features veal, fresh seafood salads, and a large variety of pasta dishes, chicken and gourmet pizzas. (15 min) $$$
DANIEL'S
Daniel's features classical Italian and regional French cuisine. You'll find a delicious assortment of fresh pastas, seafood and veal as well as an extensive selection of over 120 varieties of wines. (25 min) $$$
EL CHARRO
Tucson's oldest family owned restaurant has been a local favorite for generations. Specializing in authentic Sonoran Mexican cuisine, El Charro blends the freshest ingredients with traditional recipes to create the best burros, chimichangas, and carne seca tacos in town. The restaurant itself is the original home of the family that is proud to share their tradition with you. (35 min) $$
THE GRILL AT HACIENDA DEL SOL
Nestled in the Santa Catalina foothills, The Grill is the award-winning, culinary centerpiece of a gracious guest ranch, a Tucson institution for over half a century. Dine under soaring wood-beamed ceilings as the lights of Tucson wink across the valley below. American favorites with southwestern influence; exceptional wine list. (25 min) $$$
JANOS
Southwestern fare with a French accent describes Janos perfectly. The culinary masterpieces from the award-winning chefs are often so unique, (the veal sweetbreads or green tea duck) that they are not found anywhere else in the Southwest. The wine list is expansive and very European.
(25 min) $$$$
LA FUENTE
La Fuente has one of Tucson's oldest and finest restaurants in any category. The surroundings are delightful, while La Fuente does a superb job of serving better known traditional Mexican dishes such as enchiladas, rellenos, tamales, tacos, burros and chimichangas. (20 min) $$
METROPOLITAN GRILL
Cosmopolitan flair best describes the Metropolitan Grill. With cuisine ranging from assorted mesquite grilled seafood, to dishes boasting a Mediterranean verve, this new addition to Tucson's restaurants has a great grill atmosphere. The wood-fired oven is a central theme of the grill, and creates the varied house specialties using pecan, apple-wood and mesquite. (10 min) $$$
McMAHON'S
An elegant steakhouse experience. Renown for their steaks and seafood served ala carte. Sharing is highly recommended and encouraged for the generous portions of side-dishes. (25 min) $$$$
THE OLIVE TREE
Family owned and operated since 1979. Consistently rated as one of Tucson's top 10 restaurants - featuring Greek and continental specialties such as roast chicken Athenian, lamb shish kabob - desserts include baklava - extensive wine list. (45 min) $$$
STONE ASHLEY
Award-winning contemporary French cuisine and an incredible wine list featuring more than 500 selections. Chose the formal dining room or the more casual atmosphere of the Bistro. Stone Ashley offers several private dining rooms perfect for group dinners. (30) $$$$
SULLIVANS STEAKHOUSE
Sullivan's offers amazing steaks, perfectly chilled martinis, great hospitality and live music, the quintessential night on the town. Sullivan's sleek, stylish dining room is reminiscent of a 1940's Chicago chophouse and the bar has a speakeasy allure. Sullivan's serves serious food without the serious attitude. (20 min) $$$$
TACK ROOM
Housed in a beautiful 58 year-old adobe hacienda, this has been Arizona's highest rated restaurant since 1973, enjoying the AAA 5-Diamond rating. Savor exquisite cuisine served with southwestern hospitality. (40 min) $$$$
VIVACE
Daniel Scordato, the proprietor of this contemporary Italian cuisine trattori, offers a casual and unique setting in the city of Tucson. Established as one of Tucson's premier eateries, fare includes the light seafood entrees as well as innovative pastas. (20 min) $$$
WILDFLOWER
One of Tucson's most recent additions to the restaurant scene is Wildflower. With a very unique eclectic dining experience Wildflower has a reputation to tempt the eye as well as the palette. Known for exquisite dishes that include a unique presentation, your group will enjoy this very conveniently located dining delight. (15 min) $$$