Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

4.5

743 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for fine wines

True American cuisine that is approachable, innovative and inspired by Sonoran and regional influences. The menu is complemented by an extensive wine list in an elegant, yet casual atmosphere. The open kitchen highlights the culinary team creating á la carte offerings with plenty of interaction. The private dining room provides an option to entertain larger parties and family gatherings with a personalized chef menu. The chef’s table sets the tone for a world-class interactive, personalized gourmet dining experience.
CORE serves breakfast and dinner.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Wine Experience Wed, Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(520) 572-3000
Website
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tusrz-the-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain/dining/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive Chef
Christian Dyson
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a social or business event, we invite you to experience the refined and intimate ambiance of a private dining room at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar. With an extensive wine list, dedicated service and personalized menus, our professional team of Ladies and Gentlemen will help you create a memorable occasion.

Location
15000 North Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ 85658
Area
Marana
Parking details
Valet <br />Self-Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner
US$175.00 per person
24 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
Enjoy a 4-course holiday dinner featuring traditional favorites and culinary delights curated by our Chef Dyson.
Christmas Day Brunch
US$155.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Join us at Core Kitchen and Wine Bar for a special Christmas Day Brunch service from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Savor an array of traditional favorites including a full ice display with freshly shucked oysters and a carving station with prime meats including Honey Baked Ham and Steel head trout.

Variations of Asparagus**US$22.00
compressed melon | burrata | dehydrated olives | EVOO | aged balsamic | smoked maldon salt
Prickly Pear^US$22.00
goat cheese mousse | bee pollen | desert honey | green valley pistachio tuile; contains tree nuts
Mexican Street Corn Bisque**US$21.00
brown butter | popped sorghum | cotija double cream | house citrus aioli | chamoy
House Pappardelle** ^US$42.00
BKW farm mushrooms | tomato confit | grilled artichoke | baby arugula | black truffle | sage butter | parmesan foam

Green Pasture

our connection to this sacred land

Braised Veal Cheek** ^US$35.00
sonoran bean cassoulet | avocado | queso fresco | chicharón
Organic Roasted Chicken**US$48.00
crispy pancetta | glazed carrots | pearl onion | brussels sprouts | natural jus
Grass-Fed Tenderloin** ^US$72.00
asparagus | smoked yukon potato purée | bone marrow | cauliflower composition | peppercorn jus

Bountiful Sea

the marriage between land and sea

Avocado Cactus** ^US$31.00
yellowfin tuna tartare | ancho tempura | barrel cactus
Diver Scallops**US$39.00
parsnip bark | roasted roots | pickled grapes | barrel cactus beurre blanc
Ora King Salmon**US$69.00
spring onion | charred allium purée | tomato confit | barrel cactus beurre blanc
Butter-Poached Lobster Tail**US$69.00
broad beans | wild mushrooms | spring onion | truffle sabayon
Seafood Risotto** ^US$72.00
scallops | salt spring mussels | rock shrimp | citrus chorizo | cauliflower | fumé

Charred Offerings

the refiners' fire eliminates imperfection

Niman Ranch Angus Beef

7 oz. Grass-Fed TenderloinUS$65.00
16 oz. RibeyeUS$82.00

Australian Wagyu

12 oz. Westholme Australian Wagyu NY StripUS$95.00

American Wagyu

32 oz. Snake River Farms Wagyu Tomahawk RibeyeUS$195.00

Accompaniments

Black Truffle BéarnaiseUS$7.00
tarragon white wine reduction
ChimichurriUS$5.00
parsley | oregano | red wine vinegar | chili flakes | olive oil
Peppercorn CreamUS$7.00
cognac | shallots | green peppercorns | cream

Market Sides

BKW Farm Mushrooms**US$16.00
Smoked Yukon Potato Purée**US$16.00
Asparagus**US$16.00
truffle béarnaise
Citrus-Glazed Baby Carrots**US$16.00
Crispy Brussels Sprouts**US$16.00
pancetta | agave
Truffle Fries**US$18.00

What 743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Tucson
Best Ambience
Tucson
Great for fine wines
Tucson
Romantic
Tucson
Great for scenic views
Tucson
Good for special occasions
Tucson
Contemporary American
Tucson
Best Ambience
Tucson
Great for fine wines
Tucson
Romantic
Tucson
Great for scenic views
Tucson
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain offers "excellent preparation and plating" with a strong focus on service, as highlighted by "fantastic service" and "friendly staff." Guests rave about the "outstanding food," including the seafood risotto and scallops. However, some note the high prices and occasional service lapses.

743 Reviews

S
Sean
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner, awesome service. The atmosphere was calm and quiet, perfect for a night out.
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Madeline E.
Phoenix
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The homemade ice cream was severely freezer burnt, but other than that it was amazing! The cactus and prickly pear dish were great and really filling despite small portions. I would happily dine again.
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Debra
Tucson
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
We had the Thanksgiving Buffet at the Core. We thought that 155$ a person was way too much to charge for what we received. The food could have been warmer. The service was poor. Our server was not attentive and we had to ask other servers for things we needed. Much to our surprise, we had to pay for parking.
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Carlene
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably best brunch I’ve ever had. All service staff above & beyond friendly.
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Kevin
Austin
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It took one hour to get our food. I saw other customers waiting a similar time for their food as well. Our waiter never apologized or offered us any amenities to compensate for the wait. We didn’t have our bread basket, or even waters, refilled. The risotto was way over cooked and over priced. The roasted chicken was good though! Overall, I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant.
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Lisa
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The ambiance was very nice and the noise level was decent. Our waiter was very pleasant and we enjoyed his service. However, he seemed to have a lot of tables. This would have been fine if the rest of the staff stepped up and paid attention to the small details such as providing plates for the appetizer, new silverware for dinner, clearing dirty dishes, etc. The appetizer was delicious (Avocado Cactus), I would come back just for that. The bread served in the beginning was very hard. We ordered and split the Wagyu with mushrooms. It was just okay. The steak was overly salty and very fatty. I would say about 1/4 of the steak was pure fat and the mushrooms didn’t have much of a flavor. Overall, I think it was subpar and not sure if I would revisit.
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Betty
VIP
Phoenix
125 reviews
5.0
125 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Entrees are large enough to split. We had dinners Tuesday-Friday and everything was perfect each night.
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Bruce
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Best Fine dinning in the Tucson area. Good service and excellent food, but a somewhat limited menu.
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Rick
Tucson
40 reviews
4.0
40 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent and extremely well presented. Very attentive service. Serving apparatuses were creative and fun. While not actually stated on the menu, sides were proportioned so as to be shared. Dessert - gelatos - was almost overwhelming large - definitely meant to be shared. On-the-house palette cleanser was nicely done and with a creative dish. Seemed a bit strange that there were no actual salads available on the menu, although a couple of the appetizers likely could have been called such. Overall a really nice experience for a special occasion.
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Margie
Tucson
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our whole evening was wonderful. The staff was outstanding and the food was beyond good. My husband had the steak and I had the scallops. ALL the food was excellent but I have to say that the scallops were the best I've ever had!
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Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is rated 4.5 stars by 743 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

21:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

15000 North Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ 85658

Additional information

Area
Marana
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Wine Experience Wed, Fri 5:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Valet <br />Self-Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Christian Dyson
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tusrz-the-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain/dining/
Phone number
(520) 572-3000
Private party facilities
Whether you are planning a social or business event, we invite you to experience the refined and intimate ambiance of a private dining room at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar. With an extensive wine list, dedicated service and personalized menus, our professional team of Ladies and Gentlemen will help you create a memorable occasion.

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Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

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Additional information

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Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner

Christmas Day Brunch

Breaking Bread

Sonoran Wheat Sourdough

Fruitful Harvest

Variations of Asparagus**US$22.00

Prickly Pear^US$22.00

Mexican Street Corn Bisque**US$21.00

House Pappardelle** ^US$42.00

Green Pasture

Braised Veal Cheek** ^US$35.00

Organic Roasted Chicken**US$48.00

Grass-Fed Tenderloin** ^US$72.00

Bountiful Sea

Avocado Cactus** ^US$31.00

Diver Scallops**US$39.00

Ora King Salmon**US$69.00

Butter-Poached Lobster Tail**US$69.00

Seafood Risotto** ^US$72.00

Charred Offerings

Niman Ranch Angus Beef

7 oz. Grass-Fed TenderloinUS$65.00

16 oz. RibeyeUS$82.00

Australian Wagyu

12 oz. Westholme Australian Wagyu NY StripUS$95.00

American Wagyu

32 oz. Snake River Farms Wagyu Tomahawk RibeyeUS$195.00

Accompaniments

Black Truffle BéarnaiseUS$7.00

ChimichurriUS$5.00

Peppercorn CreamUS$7.00

Market Sides

BKW Farm Mushrooms**US$16.00

Smoked Yukon Potato Purée**US$16.00

Asparagus**US$16.00

Citrus-Glazed Baby Carrots**US$16.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts**US$16.00

Truffle Fries**US$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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