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Shlomo and Vito’s New York Delicatessen

2870 E. Skyline Drive. Northwest

529-3354

Deli

Where do you go in the Sonoran Desert for smoked whitefish or matzo brei? Head on over to Shlomo and Vito’s, which is more of a restaurant than a true deli; there’s a full dinner menu in addition to an assortment of deli offerings. Desserts are made in-house. The portions are huge, and the patio offers views you can’t get in the Big Apple. There are Italian faves as well, but stick to the Jewish side of the menu. (6-19-08)

5 articles
Signature Grill

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

791-6064

Southwest

Some of the town’s best views can be found at the Signature Grill—and you can enjoy them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Southwestern favorites such as tableside guacamole and rock-shrimp ceviche are always enjoyable. Weather permitting, the outdoor patio may just be the perfect place for a date. (4-2-09)

2 articles
Silver Saddle Steak House

310 E. Benson Highway. South Tucson

622-6253

Steakhouse

Good value on steaks, burgers and grilled chicken—it's often worth the trip.

1 article
The Station Pub and Grill

8235 N. Silverbell Road, No. 105. Northwest

789-7040

Americana

The Station Pub and Grill is a friendly neighborhood restaurant with inexpensive pints, large portions, good food and quick service. With almost a dozen TVs scattered throughout the restaurant, there isn’t a bad seat in the house for taking in the game. The inviting ambiance makes you feel comfortable whether you’re grabbing a brew with friends or dinner with the kids. A great addition to the northwest side. (10-11-12)

1 article
The Steakhouse at the Desert Diamond Casino

7350 S. Old Nogales Highway. South Tucson

342-1328

Steakhouse

So you just won a big payout at the poker table, or the slots have been extremely generous. Where are you going to go? The answer is right there inside the hotel-casino. Big portions—from the salad through dessert—are the norm. Steaks are the draw, of course, but seafood options are also quite worthy. The service is friendly, and the prices at the bar are most reasonable. (5-8-08)

1 article
Sushi Garden

3048 E. Broadway Blvd. Central

326-4700

Sushi and Japanese

Also at 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd., Suite 312 (877-8744). An unpretentious neighborhood sushi restaurant satisfying beginner and honed sushi appetites. There are ample portions of combination plates and rice bowls, plus all-you-can-eat sushi. (12-5-02)

5 articles
Sushi Lounge

4802 S. Sixth Ave. South Tucson

294-4408

Sushi and Japanese

Another sushi option has finally arrived on the southside! With an extensive menu featuring not only sushi, but also many other Chinese and Japanese appetizer and entr?e options, there is something for everyone. If you find yourself suddenly missing those other southside restaurants, order your sushi rolls ?Mexican style,? and they?ll add onions and jalape?os. (6-28-12)

1 article
Takamatsu

5532 E. Speedway Blvd. East side

512-0800

Sushi and Japanese

After a devastating fire, Takamatsu is back. If you like Japanese or Korean food, you’ll find plenty of tasty entrées here, although the emphasis is on Korean barbecue and sushi (including the tempting all-you-can-eat option for $21.95). For an interactive, do-it-yourself treat, try preparing the Korean barbecue yourself at your table. (12-1-11)

2 articles
Tanque Verde Ranch

14301 E. Speedway Blvd. East side

296-6275

Americana, Best Of

Breakfast and lunch are a combination of a full buffet and table service for the main course. The dinner menu changes throughout the week and features four rotating entrées. The signature prime rib is available every evening.

1 article
Tavolino Ristorante Italiano

2890 E. Skyline Drive. Northwest

531-1913

Italian

Tavolino is now a shiny, chic kind of place?and it didn?t miss a beat in the move. The appetizers are fresh and fabulous. The pastas will delight. (Try the tagliatelle alla Bolognese; it?s killer.) Other entr?es, especially those coming off the grill, are great examples of how Italian food is supposed to be. Service is most professional. (8-12-10)

2 articles
Tequila Factory

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

(800) 344-9435

Mexican

An emphasis on presentation highlights the colorfully decorated Tequila Factory; each dish looks like a work of art. The food, featuring typical Mexican fare, usually tastes pretty good—but it always looks amazing. An all-you-can-eat brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. (11-20-03)
Teresa's Mosaic Café

2456 N. Silverbell Road. West side

624-4512

Mexican

7 articles
Throwbacks

3620 N. First Ave. Central

293-7670

Sports Bar

The owners of Throwbacks have done a great job revamping the place from its former dive bar days. With a decent selection of beers on tap and in the bottle, Throwbacks is a great place to catch a sporting event on one of the two dozen TVs strategically placed around the bar. Service is friendly, and the food isn’t your typical freezer-to-fryer bar fare—it’s fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and quite tasty. (04-17-14)

1 article
Thunder Canyon Brewery

220 E. Broadway Blvd. Central

396-3480

Brew Pubs

Also at 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. (797-2652). Thunder Canyon Brewery’s new downtown location brings another local eatery and drinking establishment to the growing downtown dining scene. With four dozen or so beers on tap, a dozen of which are house-brewed, it has one of the better beer selections in Tucson. The menu is mostly standard pub fare, with lots of sandwiches, burgers, salads and wraps. Highlights are the TCB dip, the brewhouse pretzels (get the TCB dip instead of the cheese dip) and the mac and cheese, which is chock-full of thick bacon and grilled chicken chunks. (05-30-13)

1 article
Thunder Canyon Brewery (La Cholla)

7401 N. La Cholla Blvd. Northwest

797-2652

Brew Pubs

In the Foothills Mall.

1 article
Touchdowns

6366 E. Broadway Blvd. Central

514-0780

Americana

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Trattoria Pina

5541 N. Swan Road. Northeast

577-6992

Italian

Some individual dishes shine, but others would do well to be avoided. If you order carefully and bring the right company, the spectacular mountain views can seduce you into a moment of sheer well-being. (11-30-00)

1 article
Trident Grill

2033 E. Speedway Blvd. Central

795-5755

Sports Bar, Best Of

While Trident Grill is a popular UA-area sports bar, its menu takes diners above and beyond the usual sports-bar fare. All the requisite appetizers, sandwiches and burgers are joined by an impressive menu of seafood offerings. The comfortable décor shows management’s love of the Navy SEALS and the Washington Redskins, and the service is friendly and efficient. A place to kick back, watch the game and eat some shellfish. (9-28-06)

4 articles
Tucson McGraw's Original Cantina

4110 S. Houghton Road. East side

885-3088

Americana

It’s not fancy or the least bit nouvelle, but if you’ve got a hankering for red meat and ice-cold beer, you could do worse than this nifty cantina set on a hill overlooking the Santa Rita Mountains. The Tuesday-night steak special (a 10-ounce sirloin, ranch beans, white roll and salad) could brighten up your weekday outlook considerably. (6-8-00)

1 article
Union Public House

4340 N. Campbell Ave., No. 103. Central

329-8575

Americana

Union Public House offers a fun, hip atmosphere, with lots of TVs turned to sports and patio views of lovely St. Philip’s Plaza. Some of the food is brilliant, particularly the pub chips (with pork belly!) and the oh-so-good pot pie. (4-12-12)

8 articles
Verona Italian Restaurant

120 S. Houghton Road. East side

722-2722

Italian

With more than four dozen entrées to choose from, there are options aplenty at Verona. The portion sizes are huge, too. And the taste? Our veal Florentine and chicken picatta were divine, as were the desserts. The far eastside has itself a winner. (11-6-03)

1 article
Vivace

4310 N. Campbell Ave. Central

795-7221

Italian, Best Of

Vivace NE 6440 N. Campbell Ave. 795-7221. AE, D, MC V. Full bar. Full Service. Taking decades of experience, family tradition and commitment to fine service, Vivace continues to be a great dining experience. Many of the pastas are made in house and work well with the assortment of delicious sauces offered. Meat course also please; the osso buco is a classic here. There will always be a fish offering and plenty of wines to pair with whatever you choose. Starters include savory stuffed mushrooms and a huge antipasto plate. Vivace is also known for sinful desserts. (11-20-14)

7 articles
Wilbur's Grill

4855 E. Broadway Blvd. East side

745-6500 ext. 5043

Americana

Some of the best restaurants are located in hotels—and ignored by locals. Wilbur’s fits this description perfectly, and locals are missing out. Fantastic service, great happy-hour deals and delicious food make this a great place to grab a beer after work and watch whatever game happens to be on. (10-2-03)

1 article
Wild Garlic Grill

2530 N. First Ave. Central

206-0017

Americana

Chef Steve Shultz is back at it. This time he's taken over a former drive-in, cranked up the grill and added a healthy dose of garlic to his small but interesting menu. Starters range from yummy grilled garlic shrimp in a rich beurre blanc to a Gilroy garlic cheese fondue. There is plenty of seafood on the menu—all done nicely. Steaks and pasta are available as well an an assortment of poultry dishes. Lunch includes the requisite burger. Desserts are few. Casual, reasonably priced and totally Steve Shultz, this tiny spot has plenty of fans. (3-21-13)

2 articles
Wildflower

7037 N. Oracle Road. Northwest

219-4230

Americana

This gem of a restaurant has been at the forefront of the Tucson dining scene since it opened in 1998. Serving American Cuisine in high style, Wildflower is one of those places that you take out-of-town friends or just enjoy by yourself because you know you won’t be disappointed. There’s always a fresh fish special and the pastas stand out. Wine choices are plentiful and smart. Don’t leave without trying one of the fab desserts. (9-19-13)

3 articles