The Best Restaurants in Marana, AZ

Gastropubs, Sonoran, craft beer, and fine dining restaurants are all right here in Marana.

The Town of Marana has been the major farming and ranching area for Tucson for hundreds of years.

It still has a lot of farmland, ranches, and open space. Now, Marana is becoming known for its specialty agriculture that supplies local restaurants and craft breweries with high-end ingredients. If you drink craft beer made in Tucson, it’s likely that you are drinking Marana-grown white Sonoran wheat, a four hundred year-old variety of wheat that has recently been revived. If you drink Whisky Del Bac, you are drinking barley grown in Marana. When you have a salad at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain restaurants, the greens are from a specialty grower in Marana.

Because Marana is a growing community with a reputation for top notch farming and beautiful scenery, it is attracting people who want to develop new unique craft breweries and restaurants, and many of the restaurants here are serving local craft beer. Quite a few popular restaurants in Tucson have opened second locations here.

Cayton's Burger Bistro

Cayton’s Burger Bistro, at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain adjoining The Ritz-Carlton, is an American style gastropub famous for its gourmet burgers, milkshakes, elegant comfort food, and for featuring local ingredients. If you are looking for family-friendly or casual elegance and incredible food, this is the place. Both indoor and patio dining are beautiful. There are also private dining spaces for small groups. | 15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658

Ignite

Ignite is The Ritz-Carlton’s cozy and romantic lounge and bar that extends onto a patio with stunning Wild Burro Canyon and cliff views. Ignite has an interesting menu that changes seasonally and often features Sonoran Desert wild food ingredients that are rarely found on menus anywhere, small plates, proper cocktails, and sushi every Friday and Saturday evenings. In addition to its signature cocktails, it also has locally made craft beer on tap. | 15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658

CORE Kitchen and Wine Bar

CORE Kitchen and Wine Bar is The Ritz-Carlton’s Forbes Travel Guide Four star-rated contemporary dining room. The menu changes seasonally, offering inspired experiences of classic dishes that are built from Sonoran Desert wild food, locally-sourced heritage food ingredients, and ingredients grown on site. There is no other restaurant like this one, anywhere. | 15000 N Secret Springs Dr, Marana, AZ 85658

Core Kitchen & Wine Bar's Avocado Cactus

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La Olla Mexican Cafe

La Olla Mexican Cafe serves up Sonoran-style classics with a few surprises along the way. Enchiladas, carne asada, pork carnitas, and chile relleno anchor the menu, while fried tacos, empanadas, and diablo sauce add a twist. For dessert, the house-made dark chocolate jalapeño ice cream with caramelized pecans and raspberry coulis is a must-try. | 8553 N. Silverbell Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

Mariscos Chihuahua

Fresh seafood and bright flavors define Mariscos Chihuahua, known for serving some of the best ceviche in the area. Every dish highlights top-quality ingredients, from vibrant produce to perfectly prepared seafood. A kids’ menu makes it a great option for families looking to enjoy a taste of the coast. | 4185 W. Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85741

La Parrilla Suiza

La Parrilla Suiza brings the flavors of Mexico City to Marana with sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, soups, and salads. The rich and flavorful corn tortilla soup is a standout, perfect alongside a classic dish or on its own. | 4250 W. Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

Amore (formerly Vero Amore)

If you are looking for a contemporary Italian restaurant and wine bar, Amore features upscale Neapolitan food including authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, seafood, and meaty pasta dishes, with extensive wine and cocktail selections. | 12130 N Dove Mtn Blvd #104, Marana, AZ 85658

A slice of pizza being taken from a full pizza pie at Vero Amore in Marana, Arizona

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Li’l Abners Steakhouse

Located on Silverbell Road, just minutes from the Tucson Premium Outlets, Li’l Abners Steakhouse is a vintage, one-of-a-kind place dripping with atmosphere as an authentic cowboy and Hollywood hangout from the 1940s, when Marana was the center of dude ranching and Western filming. It serves mesquite grilled “cowboy style” steak and ribs, cooked over an outdoor open flame, accompanied by salad, ranch-style beans, and Texas toast. The rustic atmosphere, with walls and ceiling loaded with graffiti and memorabilia, tells of the many movie stars, rodeo stars, and Western music stars that have passed through. | 8501 North Silverbell Road, Marana, AZ 85743

Growler's Taphouse

Growler's Taphouse is on the other side of Marana from Dove Mountain, nestled into the lovely Continental Ranch family neighborhood. Growler's has lots of hearty gastropub snack choices, such as mushrooms and peppers stuffed with cheese, loaded up fries and nachos, and local brewery made beer-battered onion rings. Plus, lots of sandwiches, salads, and more. | 8275 N. Silverbell Road, Marana, AZ 85743

Luna Cafe

From breakfast to lunch, you can never go wrong with a visit to Luna Cafe. Mexican flavors are showcased through delectable options like breakfast torta, huevos rancheros, and chilaquiles. Other morning delights include avocado toast and churro French toast! Enjoy the rustic digs as hearty portions envelop your tastebuds in comforting flavors. | 14075 W Kirby Hughes Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

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Highlands Bar and Grill

Expect mountain vistas while relishing out-of-this-world dishes on an outdoor patio. Nestled at The Highlands at Dove Mountain, this restaurant is the perfect place to eat after rounds of golf. Bar bites, pizzas, and grilled classics are just some of the stars of the menu. Top it off with creme brulee and biscotti, or a double scoop of gelato. | 4949 W Heritage Club Blvd, Marana, AZ 85658

Dove M Chinese Bistro

Family-style Chinese food awaits at this casual restaurant, where you'll find welcoming services, affordable prices, and an inviting atmosphere. If you're looking for a quick bite in the middle of the day, order a lunch special, which comes with abundant portions of your entree, soup, egg rolls, and fried rice. | 12090 N Thornydale Rd #112, Marana, AZ 85658

Circle S Saloon

If you're looking for a modern-day saloon, this laidback watering hole has you covered. Here, newcomers are typically treated as well as the regulars who've been visiting for years. Satiate your hunger with a burger, tacos, or wings. Knock back a tried-and-true bottle of beer before testing your pool skills. | 16021 W El Tiro Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

Nana's Kitchen

This family-operated establishment is a no-frills spot for top-tier margaritas, chimichangas, and so much more. Taste the culinary passion in every spoonful of the albondigas soup. Nana's Kitchen never skimps on limes and cilantro, so you know you're in good hands at this local eatery. | 8225 N. Courtney Page Way Marana, AZ 85743

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