Set at the base of the Catalina Mountains in north central Tucson, the Gold Room features both regional Southwestern fare and traditional American cuisine. Assorted chilies, beans, squash and other produce are cultivated in the chef’s onsite garden and are 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.

The Gold Room Information:

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