Set at the base of the Catalina Mountains in north central Tucson, The Gold Room features both regional Southwestern fare and traditional American cuisine, combining the simplicity of steaks and seafood with more intricate and robust dishes that reflect the region’s local color. Native produce—assorted chilies, beans, squash, and the like—are cultivated in the chef’s on-site garden and are winningly blended into entrées like mesquite-grilled buffalo sirloin with chipotle maple glaze and mesquite-grilled lamb, ostrich, and venison with green chile mashed potatoes. Wraparound windows afford spectacular views of the mountains, desert, and city. A jazz brunch on Sundays features a weekly changing menu of inspired regional dishes like blue corn pancakes with prickly pear syrup and Sonoran Caesar salad with smoked duck. On Wednesday nights, guests can enjoy the sounds of a self-accompanied jazz singer.

The Gold Room Information:

• American menu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch. Children's menu. Casual attire. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor seating.