Note: Directions in this listing assume you have already turned out of the Omni Tucson National gate left (south) onto Shannon, and driven one-fourth mile to the traffic light. Since the cross street changes names at this intersection, if you turn left, you will be on Magee Road. If you turn right you will be on Cortaro (Farms) Road. Reservations are advisable at most area restaurants from October through May.

At Omni Tucson National Resort

Catalina Grille – the Resort’s dining room and terrace features Regional American Cuisine with classic entrees of prime rib, filet mignon, pork and lamb chops. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily (Sundays closed for dinner). Casual resort attire. Ext. 2377

Legends Bar & Grill – interesting appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches and a wide variety of beers and single malt scotches. Serving Lunch & Dinner Daily. Casual attire.

In the Vicinity of the Resort (within approximately 20 minutes)

Anthony’s in the Catalinas (Dressy Casual)

Continental cuisine and attentive service in an upscale, mission-style setting. Spectacular night views of city lights. Dinner only. Renowned wine cellar. Pianist.

Location: 6440 N. Campbell Avenue Phone: (520) 299-1771

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina, which becomes Skyline Drive. Follow to Campbell Avenue. Turn left (north) on Campbell and then right into the restaurant.

Bistro Zin (Moderately Casual)

French-inspire American Bistro and wine bar with a late night menu for after-theatre crowds. The unique menu draws upon classic French cooking technique with an urban American twist. Then stop in next door at Sullivan’s Steakhouse for some live acoustic jazz. Serving Lunch & Dinner (Dinner only on Sun.).

Location: 1865 E. River Road (at Joesler Village) Phone: (520) 299-7799

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina, which becomes Skyline Drive. Follow to Campbell Avenue. Turn right (south) on Campbell and then right at River Road into Josler Village complex. The restaurant is near the east entrance.

Café Terra Cotta (Moderately Casual)

Southwestern cuisine in a trendy setting. Spectacular appetizers, salads, sandwiches entrees. Great views of the Catalina Mountains from the patio, and memorable views of city lights by night in the private room. Serving Lunch & Dinner.

Location: 3500 E. Sunrise Drive Phone: (520) 577-8100

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla Boulevard. Turn right (south) on La Cholla Boulevard to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina Road and follow it past Campbell Avenue. Continue as it becomes Sunrise Drive and turn right into the restaurant. Serving Lunch & Dinner.

The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol (Resort Casual)

Exceptional Southwestern regional American Cuisine is served in an elegant restored dude ranch which boasts all the charm of a Tucson landmark set in the Catalina Foothills.

Location: 5601 N. Hacienda Del Sol Phone (520) 529-3500

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla Boulevard. Turn right (south) on La Cholla Boulevard to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina Road (which becomes Skyline Drive) to Hacienda Del Sol Road. Turn right (south) on Hacienda Del Sol Road to Via Alcalde. Turn right (west) on Via Alcalde. Go one-tenth mile and turn right into the parking lot. Jazz in season. Serving Dinner & Sunday Brunch.

Janos (Resort Casual)

An unforgettable French twist given to southwestern cuisine in this elegant Spanish Colonial ambiance by the only chef in Arizona to win the James Beard Award for excellence in cuisine. This restaurant boasts dramatic views of Tucson’s nightscape. Serving Dinner only.

Location: 3770 E. Sunrise Drive Phone (520) 615-6100

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina, which becomes Skyline Drive. Follow past Campbell Avenue about 3 miles to the light at Via Palomita Drive. Turn right (south) into Westin La Paloma Resort. Janos is located beyond the Resort (southeast of it.)

Sullivan’s (Upscale Casual)

Top-shelf steak house with seafood selections. Retro N.Y. style eatery with 20’s & 30’s Photography of the restaurant’s namesake-John L. Sullivan, a titled bare knuckle boxing Champion of that era. Fireplaced patio dining & bar where the Sullivan signature martini reigns. Live jazz nightly after 7 p.m. Serving Dinner only.

Locations: 1785 E. River Rd. Phone: (520) 299-4275

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina, which becomes Skyline Drive. Follow to Campbell Avenue. Turn right (south) on Campbell and then right at River Road into the Joesler Village complex. The restaurant is in the middle of the complex.

Vivace’s (Casual)

Northern Italian and Mediterranean dishes featuring a variety of seafood, choice meats, vegetables and pasta in an atmosphere of discreet service and elegance with indoor and patio dining in a Spanish Colonial boutique mall setting of galleries and shops.

Locations: St. Plaza, Campbell & River Road. Phone: (520) 795-7221

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla Boulevard. Turn right (south) on La Cholla Boulevard to Ina Road. Turn left (west) on Ina (which becomes Skyline Drive) to Campbell Avenue. Turn right (south) on Campbell to River Road. Proceed through the intersection and turn left (east) into the St. Phillips Plaza. The Vivace’s patio faces the plaza courtyard. Serving Lunch & Dinner Monday though Saturday.

Wildflower (Casual)

New American Cuisine. Traditional American menu items with European influences in a contemporary urban setting with a small patio resembling a Greek atrium

Location: 7037 N. Oracle Road Phone: (520) 219-4230

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina Road. Turn right on Oracle Road. Then immediately turn into the Casas Adobes shopping center on your right and take a left, driving to the southern end of center. It’s patio will appear on your right.

Greater Metropolitan Area (25 to 45 minutes)

Arizona Inn Dining Room (Dressy Casual)

This Historic Inn built in 1930 serves continental cuisine with regional offering and excellent wine parings. High tea served from mid-November through mid-March. Audubon Lounge features piano bar nightly. Serving Lunch-Dinner daily.

Location: 2200 East Elm St. Phone: (520) 325-1541

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Campbell Ave. and continue south for about twenty minutes to Elm Street. Turn left on Elm Street to the Inn. Parking is across the street.

Barrio Grill (Casual)

An eclectic mix of American and Southwestern grill in downtown Tucson. Home of a wonderful fish taco. Menu offers both large and small plates and a late night kitchen for after the games, theatre, opera, etc. Serving Lunch-Dinner Tues- Sunday.

Location: 135 S. Sixth Avenue Phone: (520) 622-6400

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina. Turn right (south) onto Oracle Road. Take Oracle Road to River Road. Turn left (east) on River Road to Stone Avenue. Turn right (south) on Stone to 16th Street. Turn left (east) on 16th Street to Sixth Avenue. Turn left (north) on Sixth to the restaurant on the right side of this one-way street.

Café Poca Cosa (Casual)

Featured in Gourmet magazine for its eclectic daily changing menu of cuisine from across Mexico. Mole sauces, unusual preparations. Serving Lunch & Dinner Monday – Saturday.

Location: 88 E. Broadway Phone: (520) 622-6400

Directions: Turn right (west) on Cortaro to eastbound Interstate-10. Take I-10 to Congress exit and exit left (east) onto what becomes Broadway as Congress divides to one-way traffic. Restaurant is on right at ground level of Clarion Hotel at Scott Avenue.

La Fuente Mexican Restaurant (Casual)

A Tucson tradition for four decades, this Sonoran Mexican favorite features brightly colored wide open spaces, perfect for small or large parties, and internationally acclaimed Mariachis.

Serving Lunch and Dinner daily.

Location: 1749 N. Oracle Rd. Phone: (520) 623-8659

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina to Oracle Road. Turn right (south) and continue past Grant Road. Restaurant is ahead a few short blocks on the right.

McMahon’s Steak House (Dressy Casual)

A truly exceptional steak house serving aristocratic beef with taste and texture unrivaled in most marketplaces. Complete wine vault and cigar bar. The ambiance is unique in its display of Western hanging art and sculpture. Nightly piano bar and jazz combos with vocalist on certain evenings. Lunch weekdays only. Dinner daily.

Location: 2959 N. Swan Rd. Phone: (520) 327-2333

Directions: Turn left (east) on Magee to La Cholla. Turn right (south) to Ina Road. Turn left (east) on Ina Road (which becomes Skyline, then Sunrise Dr.) to Swan Road. Turn right (south) on Swan to the restaurant at the corners of Swan and Ft. Lowell Road.