These restaurants are offering holiday dining options. All require or strongly suggest reservations.
Prices are per person and do not include tax and tip unless noted.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Newly listed
RAZ: MODERN RIVIERA CUISINE: Three-course dinner; three seatings When: 5, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Where: 1929 E. Grant Road Price: $42 Info: 327-2223, razrestaurant.com
LE RENDEZ-VOUS: Open with its regular menu. When: 5-10 p.m. Where: 3844 E. Fort Lowell Road Price: Varies Info: 323-7373, lerendez-vous.com/ tucson-restaurant.htm
RED SKY CAFÉ: Special holiday brunch. The regular dinner menu also will be served. When: brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m. Where: 2900 N. Swan Road Price: brunch $27 Info: 326-5454, http://redskycafeandcatering.com
EVANGELOS’: Special three-course dinner When: 5-9 p.m. Where: 4405 W. Speedway Blvd. Price: $27.50, children 11 and younger $13.75 Info: 792-3055
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL TUCSON AT REID PARK: Special brunch. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 445 S. Alvernon Way Price: $27.95 Info: 323-5220
Previously listed
ACACIA: Sunday Brunch; abbreviated menu of Acacia favorites for dinner. When: brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 5-10 p.m. Where: 4340 N. Campbell Ave. Price: varies Info: 232-0101, acaciatucson.com
CUP CAFÉ: The Hotel Congress eatery will be open for breakfast and lunch, but with shorter dinner hours. When: breakfast 7 a.m.-1 p.m., lunch 1-5 p.m., dinner 5-8 p.m. Where: 311 E. Congress St. Price: varies Info: 622-8848, hotelcongress.com/cup
FEAST: The restaurant is selling Christmas dinner entrees and sides for takeout. Deadline for orders is 9 p.m. Dec. 19. Pick up items Dec. 24. When: see description Where: 4122 E. Speedway Blvd. Price: varies Info: 326-9363, eatatfeast.com
ROMA CAFFÉ: Open, serving its regular dinner menu. When: 4-9 p.m. Where: 4140 W. Ina Road Price: varies Info: 744-2929, romacaffe.com
PRIMO: For this JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa, James Beard Award-winning chef Melissa Kelly has designed a savory seafood-based menu: Feste Dei Sette Pesci (Feast of the Seven Fishes) When: 6-10 p.m. Where: 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Price: $85 dinner; $110 dinner and wine Info: 791-6071, jwmarriottstarrpass.com/ tucson-restaurants
SOLEIL: Several Christmas Eve dinner specials are offered, including chef Tom Hollywood’s traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes Bouillabaisse. Pastry chef Dorothy D’Allesandro will make chocolate Bûche de Noël for two. When: 5-9 p.m. Where: 3001 E. Skyline Drive Price: varies Info: 299-3345, soleiltucson.com
GOLD ROOM: Candlelit three-course dinner. When: 5-8 p.m. Where: 245 E. Ina Road Price: $49 per person Info: 917-2930, westwardlook.com
PASTICHE: Open for dinner serving its regular menu When: 4-9 p.m. Where: 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Price: varies Info: 323-3333, pasticheme.com
CHRISTMAS DAY
Newly listed
RED SKY CAFE: Special Christmas brunch When: 4-9 p.m. Where: 2900 N. Swan Road Price: Varies Info: 326-5454
EVANGELOS’: Three-course dinner When: 4-9 p.m. Where: 4405 W. Speedway Blvd. Price: $27.50, children 11 and younger $13.75 Info: 792-3055
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL TUCSON AT REID PARK: Special brunch. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 445 S. Alvernon Way Price: $37.95 Info: 323-5220
Previously listed
HILTON TUCSON EL CONQUISTADOR GOLF & TENNIS RESORT: two options: • Christmas brunch includes international cheeses, cold seafood selection and carving station. • “Elf Magic” family holiday dinner includes a Western stage show at 3 and 5 p.m. and entertainment by Curtis Cash between shows. Family-style table service and plated service among the options. When: brunch 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., holiday dinner 3-9 p.m. Where: 10000 N. Oracle Road Price: brunch $47 adults, $16 children 6-12, free 5 and younger; holiday dinner is $31.95 for all ages Info: 544-5000 Ext. 1700
SIGNATURE GRILL: This JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort & Spa restaurant is open for its regular breakfast, but also serving brunch, with a carving station, buffet entrées and gourmet dessert selection. For brunch, it also is serving from its Signature Salad Selection menu and select items from the regular menu. When: breakfast 6:30-10 a.m., brunch 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: 3645 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Price: breakfast varies; brunch is $39 adults, $16 to children 5-12 Info: 792-3500
CUP CAFÉ: Offering breakfast and a three-course prix-fixe dinner. When: breakfast 7 a.m.-2 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m. Where: 311 E. Congress St. Price: $30 Info: 622-8848
LODGE ON THE DESERT: Four-course dinner with options. When: noon-5 p.m. Where: 306 N. Alvernon Way Price: $32.95 adults, $16 children 5 to 14, free to ages 4 and younger Info: 325-3366, lodgeonthedesert.com/ dining.html
GOLD ROOM: This Westward Look Resort restaurant is offering a three-course Christmas dinner, including Garlic and Rosemary Scented Grilled Pork Chops and Bûche de Noël with Strawberry Sauce. When: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: 245 E. Ina Road Price: $49 all ages Info: 917-2930, westwardlook.com/ restaurants.aspx
LOOKOUT BAR & GRILLE: This Westward Look grill offers a Christmas breakfast buffet. When: 7-11:30 a.m. Where: 245 E. Ina Road Price: $12 per adult, $6 children 5-10, free to ages 4 and younger Info: (800) 722-2500
MCMAHON’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Four-course meal featuring prime rib, filet mignon and cold water lobster tail. When: noon-8 p.m. Where: 2959 N. Swan Road Price: starting at $28.95 Info: 327-7463, metrorestaurants.com
FIRECRACKER BISTRO: This Metro Restaurants eatery is open with its regular menu. When: noon-8 p.m. Where: 2999 N. Swan Road Price: varies Info: 318-1118
SHORTENED HOURS
Previously listed
KINGFISHER BAR AND GRILL 2564 E. Grant Road, 323-7739: Closing at 9 p.m. Dec. 24.
BLUEFIN SEAFOOD BISTRO 7053 N. Oracle Road, 531-8500: Closing at 9 p.m. Dec. 24.
CLOSED
Previously listed
JONATHAN’S TUCSON CORK 6320 E. Tanque Verde Road, 296-1631: Closed Dec. 24-25.
PASTICHE 3025 N. Campbell Ave., 325-3333: Closed Dec. 25-26.
SOLEIL 3001 E. Skyline Drive, 299-3345: Closed Dec. 25.
JANOS 3770 E. Sunrise Drive, 615-6100: Open Dec. 24, closed Dec. 25-26.
J BAR 3770 E. Sunrise Drive, 615-6100: Closed Dec. 25-26.
CUVÉE WORLD BISTRO 3352 E. Speedway Blvd., 881-7577: Closed Dec. 24.
THROUGH DECEMBER
Daily afternoon holiday teas
LOEWS VENTANA CANYON: The resort’s Cascade Lounge offers daily special afternoon holiday teas except Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2, because of Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Enjoy live harp music and pastry creations from executive pastry chef Rohan Wirasinha. Its regular four-course afternoon teas every Thursday through Saturday resume Jan. 3 and continue through April. When: 3-4:45 p.m. Where: 7000 Resort Drive Price: $18.50 per person Info: 299-2020 Ext. 5333