29 Best Wine Bars in Tucson

“Awesome little place for wine and charcuterie on the patio!“

“Listened to Mama's Kitchen Sink..awesome“

“Lauren was a fantastic rep for the wine collective providing background and insight to each of wines poured as well as each of the wineries and winemakers that craft the delightful and complex wines we tasted today. They are fortunate to have her in their court promoting the 3 major growing regions in the state and introducing the rest of the world, and local residents, to what is being created right here in Arizona !“

“We love our neighbors! Great beer & wine selection, friendly staff & good vibes!“

“Such an amazing experience. We’re from Texas and randomly stopped in Tucson on our way back home. We stayed near Vertigo at the Leo Kent hotel and were looking for a local wine bar. We happened walk in right before the owner had an impromptu photography session, afterwards she generously shared the charcuterie board they had made for the shoot with us. That sparked a great conversation where she told us about the history of the building and how she got into starting the wine bar. It felt genuine, welcoming, and personal. Our waiter was equally fantastic—attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Incredible wine, great atmosphere, and hospitality you don’t forget. We’ll definitely be back.“

“An amazing little wine shop with a small selection of delicious small plates. The olives were incredible (spicy!) and were perfect paired with the sourdough bread and cultured butter. Service was really friendly and the patio was perfect! There was s nice selection of wines, local beers and cocktails, plus a selection of small plates.“

“Mark is awesome! His Bourbons, brandy and…shhhh… secret concoctions in the back… were all amazing! My wife and I had a blast hanging out. So glad we follow @rvwhiskeyreviews on youtube. Micah led us to an amazing experience with Mark and the gang at Flying Leap.“

“Great beer selection, great service and food trucks“

“Incredible wine by Incredible people!“

“Fantastic! There were 4 of us, everyone had a different meal, and everyone loved it. I had the rack of lamb and my wife had the pork shank pasta, they were both amazing and the prices seemed quite low to me for the quality of food.“

“Brody is honestly the chillest dude, everytime me and my boyfriend come here he always is super chill and honest. We come idleast once a month and everytime before we show up we always hope that Brody is gonna be bartending because it wouldn’t be the short rest tavern without him. Bro deserves a raise from the splendor duo 💎 🤟“

“Quirky place.has taps and bottles of liquor. Large display case with massive cold beer selection from the world. Hundred or more, excellent service, clean place, good parking, good crowd. Could go there as a single woman and not get creeps bugging you.“

“What a great place with such a cool vibe. Great place to grab a drink and chill.“

“We had a family birthday with 7 people last night. We called a couple of weeks in advance to talk about food options. The crab cakes were a real hit. Crab with a little bit to bind the meat and no fillers. We had 4 different flat breads. We picked 2 and asked Karol, the owner/chef to have fun and make 2 others. All 4 were hits. Loved the charcuterie boards and the fresh mixed salads. Finally, she baked a great birthday cake for us too. Everyone loved it.Their wine prices are much better than most restaurants. They aren't doing the mark ups you would get at most restaurants.The wine styles vary, so ask for recommendations. We also enjoyed a wonderful glass of port after dinner.We brought a bottle of Syrah home and are having it with dinner the following night. Another great choice.“

“URSA is somewhat difficult for me to review.

I’ve been fortunate to dine at many Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. and internationally, so at roughly $150 per person, I found myself comparing URSA not simply with other Tucson restaurants, but with the ambitious tasting-menu experiences it clearly aspires to join.

And ambition is definitely present here.

The menu draws inspiration from the chef’s childhood, family recipes, and the Sonoran Desert — considerably elevated, unless his grandmother possessed some extraordinary culinary skills! 😄

The dining room is modern, restrained, and beautifully minimalist, with wood, muted tones, dried grasses, and botanical elements that evoke the desert without becoming theatrical.

Service is extraordinarily attentive. Every crumb or drop seems to disappear almost immediately. At times, the attention borders on almost too attentive, but that feels more like a refinement that will come with time than a real criticism.

The hostess, whom I later learned is the chef’s wife, welcomes guests with genuine warmth and obvious affection for the restaurant. She creates an excellent first impression.

The open kitchen allows you to watch the chef and team work throughout dinner, although the chef himself does not interact with the tables. In such an intimate tasting-menu setting, I did notice that separation between creator and guest.

Then comes the food.

My favorite course was the quail with jujube — absolutely delicious and beautifully unexpected. The fried bread was my second favorite: something seemingly simple transformed into one of the evening’s most memorable bites.

Perhaps the biggest surprise was mesquite as dessert. I had always associated mesquite with smoking meat, yet here it became slightly sweet, aromatic, powerful, and almost vanilla-like.

Could mesquite become the new vanilla? 😄

That is when a tasting menu becomes exciting: when a chef takes an ingredient you thought you understood and makes you reconsider it.

Working with Sonoran Desert ingredients is also a fascinating challenge. Cactus is not exactly foie gras or truffle. Turning humble regional ingredients into fine dining requires imagination, and while not every experiment reached the same height for me, several were genuinely excellent.

The meat course was more challenging for my husband, who is a fairly traditional American eater. I enjoyed it, but it definitely required an open mind.

Portions are small, as expected with this style of tasting menu. I finished perfectly satisfied.

My husband had a slightly different interpretation of “satisfied,” because afterward we stopped at Starbucks so he could supplement his tasting-menu experience with egg bites. 😂

Overall, I believe URSA is worth the price and is doing something genuinely interesting in Tucson. I don’t think it has completely reached the level of the best Michelin-starred restaurants I’ve experienced internationally, but I can clearly see the road leading there.

The talent is evident, the concept is distinctive, and most importantly, URSA already has its own point of view.

I would not be surprised to see a Michelin star or another major culinary accolade in its future.

I left asking not, “Was everything perfect?” but something far more interesting:

What will URSA become in five years?

I would very much like to return and find out.“

“Alley vibe with an artistic feel… intimate upstairs lounge with romantic dim red lighting🔥🥰 no wait drink service🤘“

“I’d give The Owls Club 10 stars if I could.

This is a true gem in Tucson. Historic, moody, sophisticated vibes with live music and a setting that feels like you stepped into another era. Fun fact, it used to be a mortuary which honestly adds to the whole slightly eerie, beautifully atmospheric charm in the best way.

Why did it take me so long to get here?!

Drinks aren’t cheap but they are absolutely worth it. I had a non alcoholic drink that was divine and honestly didn’t feel like an afterthought at all.

So many little nooks to explore, but the courtyard under the palm trees was my favorite. On this visit, with moonlight, vintage architecture, and soft ambient lighting, it just felt unreal. All I could think was this is the perfect place for events, gatherings, or just lingering a little too long because you don’t want the night to end.“

“Best pizza guys in Tucson!“

“Never disappointed here!!!!“

“Best service and good food!“

“Staff are always friendly and courteous and the drunken noodles are great! 😋“

“I am not a big fan of quick service style restaurants, but I make an exception for this place because the food is so good. I love Sauce. Every item on the menu is delicious, and the food is very high quality. The portions are large and the pricing is reasonable. Such a good restaurant, I highly recommend.“

“good food me & my sister use to come & eat the turkey feta salad she passed away a week ago Saturday 😭💔“

“The service is among the best in Tucson, our server is always welcoming, prompt and extremely knowledgeable about the menu and specials, no matter who serves us when we go. The menu is expansive and everything sounds delicious, but I keep coming back for the chef’s creative specials. Wild Garlic truly has a unique and flavorful style when it comes to the beautiful food and the carefully crafted cocktails. To me, the price is more than worth the experience!“

“It's difficult not to order their pizzas, which are inspired. But do try because their entrees are pure comfort dressed in cozy sauces. The rigatoni con salsiccia is generous with the sausage and mushrooms and a rich pink tomato sauce that I wanted to eat like a soup. And the sauce on the pollo tallgegio beautifully complements the chicken, spinach and noodles. Save room for the rich and creamy tiramisu (brandy AND amaretto, they don't mess around.) You can always take one of their famous pizzas home to reheat for the next night's dinner!“

“We had an amazing experience at Hacienda del Sol last night, and a huge part of that was because of our server, Alexander. From the moment we arrived, Alexander went above and beyond to make our evening special. We had flowers and a card waiting for us at the table, which was such a thoughtful and personal touch. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy our conversation and never once made us feel rushed. Alexander was extremely knowledgeable about the menu, professional, attentive, and demonstrated excellent etiquette throughout the entire evening. He was able to answer our questions, make recommendations, and provide the kind of attentive service that you don't experience everywhere. What stood out the most was the level of customer service he provided. He genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience and exceeded our expectations in every way. Alexander is an excellent representative of Hacienda del Sol, and his service truly helped make our evening memorable. We greatly appreciate everything he did and would absolutely recommend asking for Alexander if you visit. He deserves to be recognized for the exceptional service he provides!“

“EXCELLENT ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ highly recommend!!“

“Great lunch. Very good, attentive server.“

“Great food and friendly service. Love the patio dining.“