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Bata, Tucson, AZ

Bata

4.7
4.7
1090 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (520) 367-4718
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Fenton
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Cross street
    Toole Ave and Stone Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,090 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Good for special occasions

  • Tucson

    Contemporary American

  • Tucson

    Best Service

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Innovative

  • Tucson

    Hot spot

  • Tucson

    Great for fine wines

  • Tucson

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bata in Tucson offers a "delightful experience" with its inventive dishes and creative flavor profiles. Diners rave about the "outstanding service" and the restaurant's ability to transform locally sourced ingredients into "amazing" small plates. Perfect for special occasions, Bata's ambiance and unique menu make it a must-visit culinary destination, though be prepared for smaller portions and a "bit pricey" experience.

1,090 Reviews
  1. Lindsay

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is plated beautifully, but unfortunately nothing was seasoned last night or above room temperature. Had to request salt and acid (lemon) to season two of the dishes ourselves. We also had a scary allergy near-miss, though we informed the restaurant about it twice when we made the reservation and when we were seated. I saved this restaurant for a special occasion and really wanted to love it, but we ordered a third of the menu (6 dishes) and there wasn't a dish I'd come back for.

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  2. Karen

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in a long time. We sat at the bar and were very well taken care of. We were able to try several things on the menu and each one was outstanding. If you are in Tucson, Bata is a must!

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  3. Lorian

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was amazingly attentive and after learning we did not drink alcohol, she brought us a sparkling green tea sencha to try. It was an amazing palette cleanser between each course, while also offering a yummy non alcoholic drink. Our first appetizer was the fermented potato roll that paired perfectly with their salted cultured butter. The winter green salad was refreshing, while also integrating a rich taste from the cured egg yolk and a nice dusting of bread crumbs. The beef carpaccio partnered with Xo sauce and spicy aioli complemented the soft beef greatly. The black cod draped in a jalapeño piri piri was absolutely decadent. The cod was buttery and fell apart at the touch of the fork, and is paired with soft yet crisp sunchokes and beets. Our final main course was the Vera Ranch steak perfectly cooked, matched with a charred onion soubise, potatoes, and a vibrant chimmichurri. We finished the night with the shiitake-caramel ice cream with homemade sprinkles. Bata provided an elegant but welcoming atmosphere.

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  4. Malea

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations, and upon entry the staff were welcoming. Our servers were attentive and personable. We opted for the let us choose menu, and I have to say everything from the bread to desert were amazing. The pace and quality of service was perfect, the cocktails were also well crafted and presented well, highly recommend! It was a fun experience and I will do it again.

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  5. Melinda

    VIP

    Phoenix

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my husband’s 82nd birthday at Bata. It was terrific! Food and wine were excellent and and inventive; we were greeted with “Happy Birthday,” and the birthday greetings continued throughout the evening. My husband ordered port with dessert and learned that there was no port; he was presented with a complimentary glass of delicious Madeira along with a complimentary dessert (embellished with “Happy Birthday “ on the plate.) Our waitperson was delightful throughout. Thank you, Bata!

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  6. Laura

    VIP

    Tucson

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always One of our favorite post theater or symphony date night spots

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  7. Brian

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is a true GEM. Possibly the best dining experience ever, at least of the last decade. The quality of the ingredients, the care given to preparation and presentation were five star. From the “vibe” or feel of the entire restaurant, it’s clear and obvious that an immense amount of thinking, wisdom and collaboration has gone into this creation.

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  8. Ellen

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except waiting 40 min to have someone notice us. We had to ask the host to find our waiter.

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  9. Chandler

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Inventive menu and drinks. Extremely high quality. Great atmosphere. Highly enjoyable.

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  10. ALLISON

    Tucson

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bata is a world class restaurant! My favorite place to go on a date night, impress out of town guests, and enjoy a lovely dinner. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and exceptional at their overall service. Will be a forever customer of Bata!
    BataResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for the kind words and support! We appreciate it! - Otis Baldwin, General Manager

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FAQs

Bata is rated 4.7 stars by 1090 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Bata

35 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701-1209

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Toole Ave and Stone Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Fenton
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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