Tako de Wit
Great meal with interesting choices on the menu. Though not a vegetarian was pleasantly surprised with the vegetarian options offered. The kitchen is an eclectic mix of Japanese/korean , Fillipine , Middle Eastern and French concepts and flavours pair with several local ingredients such a squash and beans.
We had the tartlet ( good leek flavour) Meatball ( on a fascinating base made from fermented vegetable ), Squash bread , Tartare, Daikon; which proved to be a pleasant surprise.
The Tortang with mushroom, red beets and pickled peppers disappointed a bit, probably because the Tortang was a bit thick (or because I am not the biggest Aubergine fan).
The smoke/open fire preparation in all dishes was very noticeable yet not overbearing
Overall value for money and great choices
Service was friendly and efficient.
… moreDixie DeArmand Clinkenbeard
Lovely dinner at Bata. It’s been on the bucket list and it did not disappoint. Our favorites in order:
1. malawach (my goodness the flavor) we gobbled up two!
2. Steak (sauce and it was cooked to perfection)
3. Mushroom skewer (sauce A+)
4. Boa bun (great flavour but not the best of the best, still good though)
5. Albacore (decent tuna dish nothing spectacular)
6. Chocolate sorbet dessert (had high hopes for it but was medium good, not bad but not amazing).
Husband also ordered the old fashioned – superb cocktail.
Overall great experience, our waiter and other wait staff were attentive and awesome. Will return and recommend.
… moreMark A. Vierthaler
BATA offers one of the best dining experiences in Tucson. My wife and I did the Chef’s Counter with the wine pairing, where we were able to taste through 10 different dishes, with approximately 1 wine per two dishes. The food, presentation, attentive service and ambiance of the space were excellent from start to finish. Being able to speak with the chefs about the dishes, and to dig into the artistry of each plating elevated the entire experience. I cannot recommend BATA enough if fine dining is something you enjoy.
… moreRyan C. Van Wyk
Came here on a date night and did the Let Us Pick for you option on the menu.
The dining space is beautiful, with an open dining rim, with low light around the tables. We were seated at a booth along the window. The kitchen opens to the restaurant space. We came early on a Sunday evening and it was quiet with only a few tables full. Our server DJ was great, attentive and engaged.
The food was excellent, every dish was flavorful, touched by the fire and offering great combinations of texture, flavor and color. The Malawach was awesome, buttery and flaky. We shared a bottle of Sparkling Tea, which was a nice N/A option. We both left contented after sharing the dishes within the fixed menu.
At the end of the meal, before leaving one of the servers referenced the downstairs bar, which was closed for the evening. However, they took us down to see – looks like a great space with a small food menu and an awesome cocktail list.
… moreBrooke Wiltfang
WOW! Bata you blew us away! Amazing service & wonderful atmosphere. Incredible vibes and such a complex menu that is so fun to indulge in. Perfect for anyone that loves an adventurous dinner. Everything is cooked and plated perfectly. Will be back! Thank you Kelly & Team!!!!
… moreAndrea Rivera
We did the Let us pick for you. It was delicious. Everything was fresh. Our waiter Oliver was the best. He took really good care of us. The pictures show everything we got under Let us pick for you. Every dish was a delicious surprise. Must try!!!
… moreJong Lee
Sleek modern building with super high ceilings and Muzak.
Most of the dishes were very good, while some eclectic ones too.
… moreMegan Carlisle
Dined here for a birthday dinner and it exceeded expectations! The service was amazing and every dish was delicious. The roasted squash bread rolls are the best! We also got the mushroom and melon skewer, the mushroom bao (it’s huge and so good!), the braised red cabbage (chef’s kiss) and the pork tenderloin. Our server also gave us a list of other Tucson restaurants to try while we’re here. There is a cool bar downstairs with an impressive cocktail program. BATA deserves a Michelin star!
… moreSarah Lamberth
The food and service were both exceptional. I asked our server a ton of questions about the dishes because they were all very unique and I’m a food nerd. He and the bartender were very knowledgeable and friendly. The Chef explained their endeavor to be an almost zero waste restaurant, no easy feat! I will definitely return!
… moreParker Allen
We went to BATA to celebrate our Anniversary and were pleasantly surprised by the experience. The lighting used for each table created a nice atmosphere. We enjoyed the open kitchen concept. The portions were very reasonable for the ingredients and quality. We really enjoyed the tartare and the chocolate cake was heavenly. The only issues we had were that the water carafes weren’t polished and the server incorrectly placed our silverware. Nothing that would be detrimental but something we noticed as restaurant workers. We would definitely come back again!
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