Table for Two Please: 8 Romantic Restaurants
We love love here in Tucson, so we’re happy to showcase some of our favorite romantic restaurants, perfect for your next date night. We highlight a range of different options from fine dining to a casual night out.
Tito & Pep
𖡡 4122 E. Speedway Blvd
The focus of the dining experience at Tito & Pep is mesquite-fired cuisine, complemented by one-of-a kind cocktails and a full-service beverage menu featuring locally brewed beer and a unique selection of wine.
Bata
𖡡 35 E Toole Tucson
Located in a historic warehouse downtown, an intimate industrial setting focused on Sonoran cuisine. Known for its micro-seasonal, vegetable-forward menu with a frequently changing, small-plates menu often highlighting local produce and whole animal butchery. If you are looking for an intimate date night experience consider Bata.
La Frida
𖡡 7230 E 22nd St
La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood offers a culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. La Frida Mexican Grill & Seafood boasts a diverse menu that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy a drink as well, expert mixologists craft unique cocktails that perfectly complement the flavors of the cuisine.
Ursa
𖡡 110 E Congress Street
A modern dining experience in downtown Tucson, Ursa offers a seasonally rotating dinner menu. By foraging the desert landscape, Ursa offers a connection to indigenous ingredients found in the region.
Kingfisher Bar and Grill
𖡡 2564 E Grant Rd
Kingfisher has been the home of Tucson’s best oyster bar for years. Oysters are generally considered an aphrodisiac. You figure it out. Take that and combine it with Kingfisher’s old-school cool, leather booths, classic bar, all perfectly lit; it’s a perfect venue for romance. Even if you skip the oysters - who knows why you would do that - the menu, inspired by the regional dishes of America, is near perfect and flawlessly executed by the restaurant staff.
The Coronet
𖡡 198 West Cushing St.
It’s almost impossible to beat The Coronet for ambiance. It's tucked into a historic territorial adobe landmark on Cushing Street, a legacy location that until 2019 had been the home of the former Cushing Street Bar & Restaurant since 1972. The Coronet is where classic sensibility meets international cuisine with a bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, organic whenever possible. With an omnivores gusto, many of the dishes can be savored by vegetarians, vegans, and gluten dissidents.
Grill at Hacienda del Sol
𖡡 5501 N Hacienda del Sol
An amazing bottle of wine is going to certainly help on the romance front - and there are few restaurants that can compete with the wine selection and expertise at luxury resort Hacienda del Sol’s main restaurant. Tucsonans have been celebrating special occasions at this foothills spot for years, enjoying amazing dishes like the Crispy Confit Chicken, but keep in mind, if you bring someone you’ve been dating awhile here, they might assume you have a ring in your pocket, with a proposal on the way.
Time Market
𖡡 444 East University Boulevard
A neighborhood market, complete with a full slate of wine and beer, produce, freshly baked bread, salads and sandwiches, and pizzas. If you are looking for a casual date night where you can indulge on a slice of pizza and a nice glass of wine this is your first choice.