Restaurants near Escalante Park

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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Cielos

4.3

Awesome(1315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 11 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.

2. Zio Peppe

4.6

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Tucson

Booked 16 times today

Zio Peppe is where tradition meets innovation, serious collides with playful, and gourmet converges with casual. Zio Peppe means “Uncle Joe’ in Italian, and just like a beloved “funcle” – a fun uncle, Zio Peppe will make sure all are welcome, and everybody is having a good time.Zio Peppe is a collaboration between Chef Devon Sanner and Chef Mat Cable. Our menu is anchored in Italian-American classics of pizza and pasta, but draws heavy influence from the foods and flavor profiles of Tucson and the Sonoran region.Sanner joins forces with Cable after having cooked under Tucson culinary legend Janos Wilder for the past 15 years, serving as chef at Janos, JBAR, Downtown + Cocktails, and The Carriage House.Zio Peppe, which means “Uncle Joe” in Italian, is in part a tribute to Cable’s uncle, Joe Sottosanti, who opened Tucson’s first Sicilian pizza place, Tesseo’s Pizzeria, nearly 50 years ago.

3. The Cork Tucson

4.6

Exceptional(411)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • East Tucson

Booked 28 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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4. Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar – Tucson Grant

4.6

Exceptional(635)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 11 times today

When it comes to a great meal, there’s nothing better than biting into a perfectly grilled, juicy burger, and sipping on a cold, creamy milkshake between every mouthwatering bite. At Zinburger, we create the perfect balance of comfort, flavor, and high quality ingredients in each of our menu items. Elevate your all-American burger experience with a Samburger and a side of truffle fries or hand-cut zucchini fries. Our vast selection of beer and wine is carefully picked to complement every delicious style of burger on our menu. Come over and treat yourself to a Zinfully indulgent experience at Zinburger.

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5. Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(519)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Tucson

Booked 5 times today

Take Out available for pick up call 520-790-4702. Mon-Sat 11-7:30, Sun Noon -7:30.Delivery available thru DoorDash and Postmates.A Family Tradition since 1956. Homemade pastas and aged sauces offer a traditional Italian flavor. The menu offers a wide range of Italian favorites from lasagna, eggplant parmigiana, manicotti, canneloni, chicken, veal, shrimp, pizzas and our signature pasta dish Joe's Special. Soup and Salad bar available for all meals. Full Bar. Lunch Special, Mon-Sat, 11-2 Soup Salad and Pasta Bar. Early Evenings and Happy Hour 3-6 pm. The decor of the restaurant features hand-painted murals from the 1950's and 1970's .

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6. Nattha's Bann Thai Asian

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4.0

Excellent(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • East Tucson

Nattha’s Bann Thai brings authentic Thai cuisine to Tucson, in addition to quality Chinese Cantonese dishes. Nattha’s Bann Thai is pleased to present a menu that includes many gentle yet flavorful Cantonese recipes alongside a vibrant offering of Thai meals. Whether you like it mild or spicy, we have something for everyone. We are proud to serve fresh wok made dishes with made-from-scratch ingredients that are unique, and authentic. Nattha is from Bangkok, Thailand and holds to the highest standards. Our entire kitchen staff is Asian. Chef de Cuisine Sam speaks four languages and brings over 25 years of Asian culinary expertise to Nattha’s Bann Thai and prepares everything from sauces to rich curry paste by hand. Pastry Chef Jenny has worked at her family's Chinese restaurant for years and hand makes the egg rolls and crab puffs.

7. Zona 78

4.4

Awesome(455)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Tucson

Booked 10 times today

Zona 78 is defined by a dedication to create delicious, Italian-inspired dishes from scratch. From hand-tossed pizzas to carefully crafted cheese, there is passion and innovation behind every morsel.Zona 78 is Tucson family owned and operated.*Patio seating is first come, first serve.*

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8. Guadalajara Fiesta Grill

4.5

Awesome(556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Midtown

Booked 5 times today

Mexican Food with flare for fun! Fresh Salsa made at your table-side every evening starting at 5pm. Nightly live music begins at 6pm until 9pm. The widest range of authentic dishes from home-made tortillas and chile rellenos and carnitas to innovative new dishes with many seafood selections such as Chilean Sea bass, halibut enchiladas or lobster stuffed salmon!

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9. Guadalajara Mexican Grill

4.0

Excellent(312)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Midtown

Booked 6 times today

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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Tucson Broadway

3.9

Excellent(151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • South Tucson

Booked 7 times today

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Updated on 2/17/2025

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Ronald
2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Valentines Day afternoon. Found us a very romantic spot. Bar lunch food was perfect with ever dish unique and top quality Good job by Wes or server.
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CielosPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.3
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KayVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was a very busy night, but the outdoor patio dining with those heaters and the quietness. It was great ambience. The service was a little slow, but our server was amazing. Her name is daily and she was very good at providing for our needs even when the bartender was slow with our drinks . The food was delicious
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The Cork TucsonPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• East Tucson
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4.6
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PattyVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food is very well made and appealing. The salmon on polenta was very attractive and so delicious. Innovative dishes with interesting spice profiles. A joy to enjoy for a nice meal out.
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Zio PeppePrice: Expensive• Italian• East Tucson
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4.6
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Jenna
Tucson •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
MILES WAS A GOOD WAITER AND RHE FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD!
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Zona 78Price: Moderate• Italian• East Tucson
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4.4
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LeeVIP
Tucson •61 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
I tried a couple of items: the lettuce wraps and zucchini fries. Both are fantastic. The burgers are always amazing.
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Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar – Tucson GrantPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.6

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