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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in East Tucson

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1. The Cork Tucson
4.6
Exceptional(439)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • East Tucson
Booked 22 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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2. Cielos
4.4
Awesome(1323)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 9 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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3. Culinary Dropout - Tucson
4.4
Awesome(2825)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 30 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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4. Bata
4.7
Exceptional(1176)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 31 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. Vivace Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(8981)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Foothills
Booked 53 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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6. North Italia – Tucson
4.3
Awesome(5364)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Foothills
Booked 61 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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7. Wildflower - Tucson
4.6
Exceptional(6951)
Price: Moderate
• American • Casas Adobes
Booked 77 times today
Wildflower, flagship restaurant for Fox Restaurant Concepts, raised the culinary bar when it opened in Tucson in 1998. To this day, it continues to set the standard for innovative New American Cuisine featuring a melting pot of American classics with European and Asian influences. If that’s not enough, the restaurant offers 80 wines by the bottle and 25 by the glass – an excellent range for both the wine connoisseur and the novice.
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8. Tavolino Ristorante
4.4
Awesome(3153)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Foothills
Booked 32 times today
An inviting restaurant that feels like an Italian neighborhood trattoria. Tavolino specializes in simple, elegant food including fresh salads, homemade pastas, pizzas, succulent roast and grilled meats, rotisserie chicken and game, and luscious desserts. Tavolino brings Italy to life in Tucson.Note: due to limited seating and capacity, we will not be accepting ANY table requests for online reservations. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you!
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9. La Luz Restaurant
4.2
Awesome(36)
Price: Expensive
• American • Foothills
Booked 5 times today
Join us at La Luz Restaurant. An upscale, contemporary cocktail and dining experience featuring Southwest Infused Cuisine and bar libations.Come to La Luz Restaurant where panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains are the perfect backdrop for a casual and relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner, for either business or pleasure.
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10. Maynards
4.5
Awesome(2404)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 16 times today
Nestled in the historic train depot, Maynards offers an authentic dining experience featuring locally-inspired dishes, an award-winning wine list, and hand-crafted cocktails. Market-driven and fueled by a passion for the Southwest, Maynards delights guests with ephemeral seasonal dishes that celebrate the harvests of the Sonoran Desert in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. Downtown Tucson’s Historic East End is both a destination and a hub for those seeking the heart of urban Tucson.

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