Upper Crust

3001 E. Skyline Drive. North/Foothills

232-0101

Offering great food isn’t enough at Acacia. This St. Philip’s Plaza standout has everything it takes to make an evening out special: an elegant, but not stuffy setting; top-notch, comfortable service; and wine and food that looks as good as it tastes. If you’re looking to impress, this place might do the trick. (7-7-05)

5 articles

Agustin Kitchen

100 S. Avenida del Convento, Suite 150. West side

398-5382

Upper Crust, Menu

We dined on items that were among the best of that sort of dish we'd ever eaten, whether the deeply flavorful "gunslinger red and lime" crispy calamari from the appetizer menu or the main dishes including the braised lamb shank, the sous vide hangar steak and the diver scallop and pork belly. The desserts were also stellar, in particular the pistachio gelato. The drinks were also uniformly delicious. (3-20-14)

10 articles

Arizona Inn

2200 E. Elm St. Central

325-1541

Upper Crust, Best Of

For an elegant transport back to the 1930s, the Arizona Inn provides world-class dining in an intimate and charming resort. Centrally located, the Arizona Inn offers just the right touch of class, coupled with a sophisticated and well-executed menu. (3-8-02)

6 articles

Bob's Steak and Chop House

2727 W. Club Drive, at the Omni Tucson National Resort. Northwest

877-2377

Upper Crust

Bob’s is the epitome of resort dining, with quality ingredients—including prime beef and good drinks—a clubby décor and great service. You’ll pay a lot, but for that special occasion, it might be worth it. The veal chop is simply seasoned yet amazingly flavorful. Every entrée comes with a choice of hearty potatoes (smashed, baked or pan-fried) and a glazed carrot that Bugs Bunny would envy. (4-29-10)

1 article

Canyon Café

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Drive. Northeast

299-2020

Upper Crust, Menu

Located in a world-class resort, the Canyon Café puts a solid accent on casual, featuring a menu that doesn't quite rise up to the culinary mark of the other ventures housed at Loews. Sunday brunch is a real crowd-pleaser with an endless buffet that is prepared to feed the masses. (4-12-01)

1 article

CORE Kitchen and Wine Bar

Inside the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, 15000 N. Secret Springs Drive., Marana Northwest

572-3000

Upper Crust

CORE provides food-lovers with a great reason to make the long trek northwest. The accommodating, knowledgeable chefs and staff at this swanky hotel are geniuses at work, but never fear: You don’t have to break out the suit and tie for this trip. The comfortable atmosphere adds to the playful and delicious breakfast, appetizer, entrée and dessert offerings. Don’t miss the chile pop rocks served with the bigeye tuna sashimi for an experience that delights all the senses. (11-11-10)

1 article

The Dish Bistro and Wine Bar

3131 E. First St. Central

326-1714

Upper Crust, Best Of, Menu

One of Tucson’s most intimate and beloved restaurants offers one of the area’s most legendary dishes (the steamed mussels in a saffron broth) and one of the best wine selections around (in addition to what’s on the wine list, diners can enjoy anything in the attached RumRunner for cost plus a modest corkage fee), The Dish is a perfect special-event occasion—or a fine place to enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat with a buddy after work. The place is tiny, so reservations are advised. (1-10-08)

8 articles

Dove Mountain Grill

12130 N. Dove Mountain Blvd., Suite 194, Marana Northwest

579-8999

Upper Crust, Menu

Gold

Westward Look Resort, 245 E. Ina Road. Northwest

917-2930, ext. 474

Upper Crust

Gold serves up intriguing dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The short stack—with a seared yellow fin tuna, a small filet mignon and a grilled day boat scallop—is the star of the dinner menu. Sit outside or near the window, and enjoy a fantastic view of the city. (9-3-09)

1 article

Grill at Hacienda del Sol

5601 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Northeast

529-3500

Upper Crust, Menu

For pure restoration and sheer indulgence, the Grill at Hacienda del Sol leads the pack. One of Tucson's best-restored historic properties, the Grill delivers a deeply satisfying menu; impeccable, gracious service; and a priceless sense of sanctuary. It's worth every penny and the lovely drive. (12-7-00)

6 articles

Harvest Restaurant

10355 N. La Cañada Drive, No. 141., Oro Valley Northwest

731-1100

Upper Crust, Menu

Inventive but not pretentious upscale preparations emphasize locally harvested and organic ingredients served in peak season. It isn't just trendy; it's tremendously tasty, too. (3-5-09)

3 articles

Jonathan's Tucson Cork

6320 E. Tanque Verde Road. East side

296-1631

Upper Crust, Menu

Serving the best of a surf-and-turf menu, Jonathan's Tucson Cork offers outstanding cuts of beef, expertly aged and cooked, as well as a daily assortment of fresh-fish specials prepared in new and creative ways. (11-4-99)

Primo

3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., inside the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa. West side

792-3500

Upper Crust, Menu

Tucsonans should thank our lucky stars that Melissa Kelly decided to open one of her wonderful restaurants in the Old Pueblo. With a clever menu that makes the most of artisanal foods, Primo offers delicious, creative choices from soup to nuts. Desserts are especially delightful. This would be the perfect place for that special occasion. (2-9-06)

2 articles

PY Steakhouse

5655 W. Valencia Road, inside Casino del Sol. South Tucson

(800) 344-9435

Upper Crust

True fine dining has come to Casino del Sol with PY Steakhouse. Offering impeccable service, amazing cocktails and some fine steak and seafood offerings, PY is a great place for a special occasion. Don't miss the corn and lobster chowder. (2-23-11)

2 articles

Red Sky New American Cuisine and Catering

2990 N. Swan Road. East side

326-5454

Upper Crust

The domestic interpretation of the European bistro means local ingredients, bigger portions and an expansively innovative spirit that pervades every dish. The food is fabulous, and the prices are a bargain when compared with restaurants offering similar fare. Delicious in every way. (5-25-00)

Upper Crust

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