Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in East Tucson

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Renee's Tucson

4.8

Exceptional(1351)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Tucson

Booked 17 times today

IMPORTANT: Due to the nature of the experience here Children under 12 are not permitted to dine in the dining room, we invite you to enjoy a childfree experience here with us. DO NOT REQUEST SEATING CHANGES IN RESERVATION NOTES. ONLY BOOK INDOOR OR OUTDOOR AND KNOW YOU WILL BE SEATED THERE ONLY. We are a tiny restaurant with limited seating. Great food, beverage, and conversation can be enjoyed indoors here with us. We offer sincere service, alongside a taste for purity and creativity throughout our menu. This has earned our intimate spot support from locals as well as travelers. Our menu and our team cater to the many dietary needs and preferences of our guests. Featuring a small yet solid wine list, we are proud to pour an all Arizona beer list.Our kitchen prepares everything from comfort food and foodie delights to truly healthy plates. We are looking forward to your visit, it is our pleasure to welcome you through the door and see your smiles.

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2. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4

Awesome(2785)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 61 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

3. Cielos

4.2

Awesome(1310)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 14 times today

Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.

4. Piazza Gavi

4.6

Exceptional(1692)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Foothills

Booked 40 times today

Welcome to Piazza Gavi, serving a broad range of old-fashioned Award-winning hand-made Italian food in a cheerful atmosphere.

5. Commoner & Co.

4.2

Awesome(1409)

Price: Moderate

• American • Foothills

Booked 26 times today

Commoner & Co in Tucson, Arizona is a top dining destination known for its diverse culinary offerings and inviting ambiance. As one of the best-kept secrets in Tucson, we serve a wide variety of dishes, from authentic Italian to Mexican delicacies, perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a fancy dinner or a memorable meal with friends and family, Commoner & Co delivers. With outdoor seating, picturesque views, and exceptional service, our restaurant is a must-visit for a truly unforgettable dining experience in Tucson.

6. Bata

4.7

Exceptional(1109)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 39 times today

Bata is a restaurant designed to celebrate the best our region has to offer. We cook over a live oak fire, on our custom fabricated hearth. Our menu changes daily. We mill AZ grown grain in house, daily. We focus on whole animal butchery, done in house. We have an extensive fermentation program. Our bar program largely focuses on wines that are organic, biodynamic, and produced with minimal intervention. The cocktail list highlights the best products of the season, with a carefully curated list of spirits from across the globe. We believe that our hospitality is just as important as the food and beverages we put on the table. We do not encourage our restaurant for young children. We do not have any highchairs in house and ask that you please bring your own if it is required. We do not offer any outdoor seating. Private dining, kitchen counter and large party seating available. Email hello@batatucson.com for inquiries.

7. Vivace Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(8871)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Foothills

Booked 66 times today

Rated number one for food in Tucson, by Zagat Survey, this Foothills restaurant has a Tuscan decor providing northern Italian fare, thoughtfully prepared with reasonable prices and wine list. Choose from a selection of appetizers, salads, pasta and main plates such as crab filled breaded chicken breast or grilled fresh salmon and rock shrimp. Relaxed inside and patio dining.

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8. North Italia – Tucson

4.3

Awesome(5273)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Foothills

Booked 96 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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9. Wildflower - Tucson

4.7

Exceptional(6803)

Price: Moderate

• American • Casas Adobes

Booked 57 times today

Wildflower, flagship restaurant for Fox Restaurant Concepts, raised the culinary bar when it opened in Tucson in 1998. To this day, it continues to set the standard for innovative New American Cuisine featuring a melting pot of American classics with European and Asian influences. If that’s not enough, the restaurant offers 80 wines by the bottle and 25 by the glass – an excellent range for both the wine connoisseur and the novice.

10. La Luz Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(28)

Price: Expensive

• American • Foothills

Booked 5 times today

Join us at La Luz Restaurant. An upscale, contemporary cocktail and dining experience featuring Southwest Infused Cuisine and bar libations.Come to La Luz Restaurant where panoramic views of the Catalina Mountains are the perfect backdrop for a casual and relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner, for either business or pleasure.

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TiffanieVIP
Columbus •33 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious food and drinks, attentive service, and a great atmosphere - Renee's is the best! We love that there are so many options for dietary restrictions and that they always accommodate requests to ensure the meal is exactly what you want. Portions are extremely generous. The booths make you feel like you are the only ones in the restaurant, super private and conducive to great conversations in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Renee's is the perfect date night location.
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Renee's TucsonPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Tucson
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4.8
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Paul
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Hmmm…always terrific food! Tonight had a newbie waiter, Zach, who was outstanding. This place is delightful.
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Piazza GaviPrice: Expensive• Italian• Foothills
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4.6
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Valerie
Tucson •400 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Culinary Dropout is a fun place with great food and service.
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Culinary Dropout - TucsonPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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4.4
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ChristineVIP
Baja California Sur •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
The Commoner is back! I have been going here since it opened and it’s been through a rough patch, but I’m glad to see the restaurant was busy, great food and a lively atmosphere my daughter and I enjoyed a wonderful meal in the bar great service. Really enjoyed the Caesar salad with chicken. would love another salad option on the menu.
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Commoner & Co.Price: Moderate• American• Foothills
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4.2
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SusanVIP
New York City •141 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
Great taco lunch and able to watch the game in the bar with fellow fans! The prickly pair margaritas are divine, too. Terrific service. Great dining option, especially when staying at Lodge.
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CielosPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.2

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Renee's Tucson

2. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

3. Cielos

4. Piazza Gavi

5. Commoner & Co.

6. Bata

7. Vivace Restaurant

8. North Italia – Tucson

9. Wildflower - Tucson

10. La Luz Restaurant

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