Wild Garlic Grill

I have been fortunate to eat regularly in the Bay area for over 50 years. I usually go to Perbaco or the Tadditch Grill in the city perhaps Bistro Jeanty (I eat there more than some locals)in Yountville, just a few examples. So as a recent transplant to Tucson since 1993 I find there are a few places here that serve up fine dining. One of Tucson's gems in the foothills is this place. It certainly has its fault (not Via Carota by any means) but overall the food is usually good but there's too much of it. The food is just plated with too much going on including the amount food itself. You'd never see this in Manhattan or France. Secondly, what is the mystery of trying to remember 10-12 items & instead printing them on a piece of paper with prices "casually" mentioned. It's a ridiculous presentation for the server to recite the specials for the day multiple times going from table to table. Trying to remember 10-12 items is not appreciated. Nor is the surprise tariffs on these specials made easy. So if you order one of the specials & think it will resemble in cost as the entrees printed on the menu you're in for sticker shock. This is not ilMulino (NYC) but you'll still be expected to pay for a $65 veal chop that although is delicious it's Tucson. On the night we were there they offered a three course dinner choices that were delicious and priced around $50. The wine by the glass is unfortunately a challenge by my spoiled pallet where the reds are marginally better than the White wines.

We both enjoyed the surf and turf special. Everything was delicious and I anticipate it will be delicious again when we eat the rest of it as leftovers. Very generous portions 

The food was excellent and you get plenty of it. The server was attentive. Good cocktails as well. The mussels are one of our favorite things to order as an appetizer. We shall return.

We really wanted to like this place but have been disappointed twice and are unlikely to return. The patio seating next to the courtyard is lovely. The menu looks great but was poorly executed on both visits. Risotto was runny and left a puddle in the plate. Entrees were overflowing, overwhelmingly so, with such an odd variety of vegetables that it was quite unappetizing. It looked like someone went crazy at a buffet and randomly overloaded their dish with some of everything. On second visit I asked for spinach only, in hopes to avoid an overfull plate, but it was bland and mushy. I eat a lot of vegetables and appreciate pretty much all kinds but the plating was just too much and too random. Ahi Tuna was an overly large think chunk and sinewy. On second visit, risotto was again runny. Caesar salad was fine except I'd note it came with additional items not listed on the menu and not typically seen in a Caesar salad (olives, tomatoes and cucumbers). I enjoyed the additions but others may not appreciate the added unlisted items. If I did return, I would stick with a salad. Service was fine the first visit and painfully slow the second time.

We have lived in Tucson for 5 years, first experience after Covid not good thought we would try again. Bad idea, never again.

Loved this place! We celebrated my mom's 91st birthday and the server was amazing and the food was top notch! I had the wagu filet and it was perfection! Highly recommend!

This has to be one of the best meals of my lifetime! The Wednesday night special I opted for was for filet mignon and lobster and both were just succulent...the lobster just melted in my mouth. Salad was superb, dessert and drinks outstanding. Fantastic service and a great decor. I just wish I lived closer to this awesome , well run establishment.

Lovely lunch menu. Option to dine inside or out depending on the weather - large and nice patio. The service was attentive but not overbearing and the food was as always, delicious. And beautifully presented.

We were asked upon being seated if we were celebrating a special occasion. We responded yes, our anniversary. Not sure why they asked because they did nothing to acknowledge it. Food was marginal. Drinks & service were excellent.

Fine dinning without the attitude, staff many that have been there for many years are friendly, patient & knowledgeable
The chef and his wife (Maudi) own the restaurant, so you can see the extra effort that they take to ensure a great dining experience.
Extremely large, well prepared items from the menu!
My personal favorite/preference is the shrimp appetizer on linguine, quite frankly large enough to be a meal within itself. Nice wine selection, fairly priced. I make it my primary dinner choice at least two or three times when I visit Tucson area quarterly
After dinner enjoy the plaza and art gallery around the corner

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Summary: Decent healthy food, overpriced, good service and old rich white people. We got a shrimp appetizer that was delicious both shrimp and the sauce. Main courses were Beef Bits and Wild Alaska cod. Food was good and healthy but NOT blown away. Happy hour does not worth it because appetizers and drinks only get $1 off. Glad we tried but one time was enough.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

One of my favorite places to dine, Great food, Wine list and service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food is amazing, I recommend the New York steak with the very creamy mashed potatoes because the steak is cooked to perfection and it is very juicy and flavorful. The cooked vegetables are a delight and the side changes every night. The servers are very nice and there are decorations everywhere. As the server said, “there are French style dishes with American sizes” come here for a fancy family dinner or an anniversary or special occasion. I really recommend it. The pictures here are the duck, New York steak and chocolate crème brûlée.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Garlic Fries, Creme Brulee

Great food, great atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: New York Style Cheesecake, Braised Lamb Shank, Lamb Rack of Lamb

Warning!!!
This was our 5th year attending Valentine's Day dinner at this restaurant and our party of six was disappointed to say the least.
After sitting at our table for 30 minutes and not yet meeting our server, we asked a hostess if we could at least order drinks, follow by our understanding for the busyness, even with a reservation. Our server came up shortly after this. She seemed promising at first, taking our drink order but unfortunately our drinks and our server never returned. After our party of 6 waited over an hour without a drink we asked to speak to a manager.
At this point our server came up promptly ready to take our order after making a rude comment under her breath. I stated I would actually rather just to speak to a manager. The server then went on to say "Did you want to order your food or not?" I again stated I would rather speak to a manager.
The manager then comes over. She showed a lack of patience or empathy to our situation repeating its Valentine's Day and they are busy. She then went on to say "I am rambling and to just get to the point!" Another individual in the party said we would like another server. The manager said fine and walked away.
At this point it was almost 1.5 hours into our reservation and all we had was our drinks and were extremely frustrated.
We chose to leave this reservation where we paid $90 for 6 drinks and had no discount for our troubles on Valentine's Day!
Forgot to mention the multiple dirty glasses and it was NOT even raining at this point in the evening for the “Owner” to use this as an excuse as she has in previous reviews. Worst service and dining experience we have ever had.
We then went to a different restaurant, nearby, where we were served drinks and had appetizers ordered within 15 minutes of walking in the door. This restaurant was just as busy if not more.
All we wanted was a great night like everyone else but unfortunately all this restaurant did was discourage us from ever returning.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1