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CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar - Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, Marana, AZ

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

4.6
4.6
742 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
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.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Marana
  • Parking details
    Valet <br />Self-Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Dom Perignon Champagne Dinner - 5:30 pm

    $475.00 per person

    Dec 12, 2024 only
    Join us for an extraordinary champagne dinner evening at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar, nestled in the scenic luxury of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain. This exclusive Champagne Dinner features Chef Dyson’s culinary creations in a carefully curated four-course tasting menu. Complemented by the timeless elegance of Dom Pérignon, as we take you on a journey through the celebrated vineyards of Champagne, France. Be part of this unforgettable celebration of fine dining and world-class wines.
  • Christmas & Christmas Eve Dinner

    $175.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
    Enjoy a 4-course holiday dinner featuring traditional favorites and culinary delights curated by our Chef Dyson.
  • Christmas Day Brunch

    $155.00 per person

    Dec 25, 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 roasted lamb shoulder and steel head trout.

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Romantic

  • Tucson

    Great for scenic views

  • Tucson

    Good for special occasions

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Food

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 an extraordinary dining experience with "beautiful and delicious" dishes crafted by Chef de Cuisine Christian Dyson. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "incredible" scallops. The ambiance is stunning, making it an ideal spot for special celebrations.

742 Reviews
  1. Carlene

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Debra

    Tucson

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Kevin

    Austin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 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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  4. Lisa

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  5. Betty

    Phoenix

    123 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    123 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  6. Bruce

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 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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  7. Rick

    Tucson

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 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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  8. Margie

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 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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  9. Marsha

    Tucson

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service from the host, the waiter and the sommelier was excellent. The presentation of the food was lovely and the flavors were delicious. This is exactly what you expect from a high end restaurant at the Ritz Carlton. They are going to be renovating the restaurant and changing to an upscale Bourbon steakhouse starting next year late spring. That should be wonderful.

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  10. Sonia

    New Orleans

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Food and service were awesome. Every attention to detail was taken.

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FAQs

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is rated 4.6 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar at The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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

  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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