Bata

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   Laurie

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The manager found I had left my credit card behind and tomorrow he plans to bring it to me!
   

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   Charles

   VIP

   New York City

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The inventive menu met every expectation that the rave reviews I read here and elsewhere created. It was very stimulating to a jaded palette, the dishes by every turn inspired in conception and flavorful in execution. As the restaurant does not publish its perhaps daily changing menu, I can’t properly name my dishes. The mushroom tart came with (for a mere $7 supplement) generous lashings of OR black truffle. The albacore crudo was the best raw tuna dish I’ve had this year, with shavings of raw turnip providing an unexpected but brilliant counterpoint. Their Sonoran spin on beef carpaccio should be recorded in a published recipe. I’ve never seen squash sorbet on a menu—with candied orange zest, it made for a refreshing ending. My server was highly professional and well informed about menu and wine pairings. She graciously brought a gift dish when one of mine not mentioned here disappointed me. Finally, the prices here are a bargain for fine dining at this level. A great exemplar of Tucson’s culinary scene.
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   Phoenix

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We ordered the “surprise”menu and let the kitchen decide what we were having. It was a fun experience and the food was amazing - creative and delicious. We really appreciated the unique no- alcohol drinks menu as well. I think this is our new favourite restaurant in Tucson. Great food, great service and great ambience. We appreciated being able to talk over dinner without shouting.
   

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   AndrewH

   San Diego

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this restaurant and have eaten here many times. The food is probably the most interesting and well executed in Tucson.
   

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   Troy

   Los Angeles

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Overall disappointing. We went to celebrate our anniversary. They greeted us with a nice happy anniversary card which was a great way to start. Service was strained and hard to get attention of our server. Also kitchen was really slow. For the first hour all we got was a bread and our drink. We chose the $65 let the chef pick your dinner each plan, wish we didn’t do that. Our server apologized for the delays but didn’t really offer another complimentary drink or anything. Then 3 dishes hit at once and they were all mediocre, the kale Caesar thing was maybe the best but really tough greens they needed to be tenderized. All the dishes felt poorly executed but decent ideas. Head chef must not have been there that night. Many things were overcooked on the open fire grill. Turnips inedible. The cabbage charred but cooked on too hot grill the inside wasn’t tender. The sunchoke kimichi thing rocked with the braised beef that was the best balanced bite. The bean dish with purée was confusing and bitter, not sure what to call it. And the pancake with pickled onion was wayyyyy too salty. The NA soda was too sweet. Everything was lacking balance and refinement. Everything LOOKS nice which is what let us down. We ended up being there for 2.5 hours? And we wanted to leave by hour and half in. The squash sorbet was maybe the best thing…they gave us a complimentary anniversary piece of cake which was very nice and pretty with choclate script on plate. The little Cake piece didn’t taste good but it’s ok. Unfortunately I wouldn’t come back and I wouldn’t recommend. Something was very off and I’m certain other guests were feeling it across the board. Bummer.
   

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   Todd

   VIP

   Baltimore

   25 reviews

   3.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First off, our server was outstanding. We did the Chef's Selection dinner for 2. $65pp. When we ordered our server asked about allergies and if we had any requirements. No allergies but we did say we are protein eaters and would like to limit carbs. Told no issues there. Of the 5 dishes served, only 1 had meat. About 1.5 to 2 on of beef that was like pot roast and somewhat dry. So we paid $130 for vegetables. Unfortunately the vegetables were also a few minutes short of al dente. If you are a vegan you will hit a home fun as the vegetables were seasoned expertly.
   

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   Billie Jo

   VIP

   Portland

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bata is hands-down our favorite restaurant in Tucson. There is nowhere else in town that is as creative with their menu as the team at Bata, and they do it using local suppliers and farmers. The menu is always an adventure and the entire staff is professional, talented and kind.
   

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   Lindsay

   New York City

   4 reviews

   3.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 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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   Karen

   Central Coast

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 20 December 2024

   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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    Lorian

    Tucson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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