Marana

northwest growth · 85653

Marana is what Tucson looks like when it grows up and moves out. Northwest of the city proper, it has the rare suburb trifecta: new rooftops in Dove Mountain, the Ritz-Carlton anchoring the high end, and enough open desert that you can still pretend you discovered it. Tech and aerospace jobs cluster along I-10, the schools test well, and Saturday means Marana Heritage River Park or hiking the Tortolitas before the heat sets in. The honest tradeoff: it is a haul to downtown Tucson, and singles skew young, married, and Air Force. Dating here is brunch, not last call.

$37,493

median income

$1,025

median rent

The data

Marana by the numbers

Median individual income in Marana is about $37.5k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Marana pays about $1,030 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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15 spots across Marana

Marana
Dining
Bottega Michelangelo
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,263
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,263 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bottega Michelangelo.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Marana
Dining
Circle S Saloon
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,309
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,309 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Circle S Saloon.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Dominick's Real Italian (Voted Best Pizza and Italian in the Northwest)
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,297
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,297 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dominick's Real Italian (Voted Best Pizza and Italian in the Northwest).
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8 PM
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Drinks
Growler's Taphouse
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,137
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,137 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Growler's Taphouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Persian Room Fine Dining
Persian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,016
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,016 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Persian Room Fine Dining.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Dove Mountain Brewing Company
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 798
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 798 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dove Mountain Brewing Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Drinks
The Outlaw Bar & Grill
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.3 · 760
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 760 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Outlaw Bar & Grill.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 12 AM
Tue10 AM to 12 AM
Wed10 AM to 12 AM
Thu10 AM to 12 AM
Fri10 AM to 2 AM
Sat10 AM to 2 AM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Amore—Dove Mountain
Pizza restaurant$$$$★ 4.1 · 698
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 698 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Amore—Dove Mountain.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Drinks
Casa Film Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 394
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 394 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Casa Film Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 1 AM
Tue10 AM to 1 AM
Wed10 AM to 1 AM
Thu10 AM to 1 AM
Fri10 AM to 1 AM
Sat10 AM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Drinks
The Highlands Bar & Grille
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.7 · 245
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 245 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Highlands Bar & Grille.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Tue10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Wed10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Thu10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sat10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Cayton's Restaurant
Bistro$$$$★ 4.2 · 225
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 225 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cayton's Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8:30 PM
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu11 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 8:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 8:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Maps
Marana
Dining
Signature Grill with Patio Dining
American restaurant★ 4.2 · 220
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 220 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Signature Grill with Patio Dining.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Marana
Drinks
Tumbleweed Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 169
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 169 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tumbleweed Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 to 10 PM
Tue1 to 10 PM
Wed1 to 10 PM
Thu1 to 10 PM
Fri1 PM to 1:30 AM
Sat1 PM to 1:30 AM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Marana
Drinks
CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
Wine bar★ 4.4 · 140
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 140 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 to 11 AM
Tue7 to 11 AM, 5:30 to 9 PM
Wed7 to 11 AM, 5:30 to 9 PM
Thu7 to 11 AM, 5:30 to 9 PM
Fri7 to 11 AM, 5:30 to 9 PM
Sat7 to 11 AM, 5:30 to 9 PM
Sun7 to 11 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Marana
Dining
Ignite
Restaurant★ 4.3 · 75
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 75 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ignite.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3:30 to 11 PM
Tue3:30 to 11 PM
Wed3:30 to 11 PM
Thu3:30 to 11 PM
Fri3:30 to 11 PM
Sat3:30 to 11 PM
Sun3:30 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps

Marana

Marana by the numbers

Local date spots

Bottega Michelangelo

Circle S Saloon

Dominick's Real Italian (Voted Best Pizza and Italian in the Northwest)

Growler's Taphouse

Persian Room Fine Dining

Dove Mountain Brewing Company

The Outlaw Bar & Grill

Amore—Dove Mountain

Casa Film Bar

The Highlands Bar & Grille

Cayton's Restaurant

Signature Grill with Patio Dining

Tumbleweed Lounge

CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar

Ignite

Reach Marana singles right where they plan dates.