Dining With Notable Views

Dining

Our fine dining in Marana and bars reflect our desert setting near Tucson, AZ. Citrus from the resort’s orchard brightens breakfast at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar. Live music and pub fare come with mountain views at Ignite. Visit Cayton’s, where you can enjoy rustic and refined cuisine after a day of golf in Marana.

In-Room Dining and Ritz-Kids Menu

In-room dining is available for our guests breakfast, lunch, and dinner dining convenience from 7 AM - Midnight. Additionally, our restaurants are pleased to present younger guests with a children approved Ritz-Kids Menu upon request.
Dining Experiences
Cocktail garnishes

Mixology Class

Experience the art of crafting exquisite cocktails through a blend of creative recipes, precise techniques, and expert knowledge of spirits and ingredients. Limited availability, Sunday – Thursday from 2 PM – 3 PM in Ignite Bar & Lounge.

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Wine Experience

Join Sommelier Rodney Remily as he leads you on a journey through different varietals paired with chef-selected gourmet cheese. Limited availability, on Tuesday and Friday with seating at 5 PM in Core Kitchen & Wine Bar.

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Live Music at Ignite

Relax indoors or on Ignite’s patio while enjoying a refreshing cocktail and live music every Friday and Saturday evening and on July 3rd. Summer tip: Order our Celestial Dark Sky Margarita; a uniquely black margarita adorned with shimmering silver edible glitter, creating celestial swirls within the glass.

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Sushi Nights at Ignite

Sushi Nights are a favorite and reservations are encouraged. Served Thursdays through Saturdays from 5 PM to 9: 30 PM, Chef Paul has crafted an a la carte menu of Nigiri, Sashimi, Uzuzukuri, Tataki, Signature Maki Sushi, and Oshizushi.

Restaurant at night

Cayton’s Prix-Fixe BBQ Menu

Join us at Cayton’s every Sunday this Summer. For $29 per person, you and your group will enjoy a hearty and delicious meal of house-made BBQ while overlooking the serene vistas at Dove Mountain Golf Club.

At This Hotel

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
Steakhouse

Core Kitchen and Wine Bar

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar features six dining venues in Marana, AZ including three outdoor terraces with beautiful desert and mountain views, the main dining room, the exclusive Chef’s table, and a private dining room.
Mon-Tue,Sun:
7:00 AM-11:00 AM
Wed-Sat:
7:00 AM-11:00 AM, 5:30 PM-9:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
Clubhouse
American

Cayton's Restaurant

Cayton’s namesake comes from the rancher who had once worked this land. Now, Cayton’s restaurant at The Golf Club at Dove Mountain serves rustic and refined cuisine rooted in Southern tradition, and an extensive selection of regional craft beers.
Mon:
3:00 PM-8:30 PM
Tue-Thu:
Closed
Fri-Sun:
11:00 AM-8:30 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
Turquesa Restaurant Patio
Latin American

Turquesa Latin Grill

Turquesa is Spanish for Turquoise, a reflection of the infinity edge swimming pool the restaurant looks over. Our restaurant in Tucson, Turquesa Latin Grill, offers pool-goers, and guests, patio dining at the foot of the Tortolita Mountains.
Everyday:
11:00 AM-5:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
A bar and lounge with wood flooring and ceiling beams
American

Ignite Lounge & Bar

Ignite Lounge & Bar is a bustling hub for classic cocktails or afternoon iced tea with dishes from the Southwest, and Asian culinary traditions. Ignite is a sensory joy fueled by mountain views, and the warmth of a firepit. Drinks offered until 11pm.
Everyday:
12:00 PM-9:30 PM
Food and Beverage at Dove Mountain
Other

To/Go

Start your morning in a café like setting, with doors that open onto the resort citrus orchard. Guests love our coffee, smoothies, and fast breakfast favorites.
Everyday:
6:00 AM-12:00 PM
Dress Code:
Casual
Ignite

Ignite, one of the most spirited live music venues and cocktail bars in Marana, AZ, is a sensory delight, fueled by stunning views of Tucson, live music, the warmth of a firepit and imaginative cocktails that taste like no other. The resort's fire-themed lobby bar is the heart of the hotel, a bustling hub where guests enjoy afternoon iced teas with lunch, along with classic cocktails and new concoctions served by a charming team of mixologists. The gastropub fare is creative yet simple. Ignite also features an extensive array of smoky single malt scotches and whiskeys from around the world.


  • Memorable views of nearby Wild Burro Canyon

  • Indoor and outdoor seating

  • Join us daily around the fire pits to celebrate “The Legend of the Spirit of Adventure,” the story of a Hohokam brave, followed by traditional Native American flute music.
Core Kitchen & Wine Bar

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar is unique among Dove Mountain restaurants as it embraces True American Cuisine that is approachable, innovative and inspired by Sonoran and regional influences with a contemporary design inspired by the vibrant colors of the earth. CORE features a menu focused on regional sustainable cuisine and local growers. The menu is complemented by an extensive wine list, making this upscale wine bar in Tucson an oenophile’s delight. CORE also has its own 42-tree citrus orchard, including oranges, Minneola tangelos and red grapefruit trees, from which guests can seasonally pick their own fruit for morning libations.

  • Seasonal menu changes 

  • Nearly 500 bottles of wine

  • Casual Attire

Wine Experience at Core Kitchen & Wine Bar

Tuesday and Friday evenings | Seating is at 5 PM. Led by sommelier Rodney Remily, enjoy different varietals during this educational journey accompanied by the Chef’s selection of cheeses. Please note this Marana bar is open to guests 21 years of age or older only. Reservations recommended. Please contact CORE at (520) 572-3074 to learn more.

A chef stands over a presentation of a steak and glass of wine
A chef stands over a presentation of a steak and glass of wine

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