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Sonoran Restaurant Week: Special Dinner at BATA

Carrots and a cocktail (Photo by Shannon Christine Photo for BATA)

Sonoran Restaurant Week: Special Dinner at BATA

Sep 3, 20251 min read

The 10-day celebration from September 5 – 14 is back with restaurants dishing out limited-time meals at $15, $25, $35, $45, or $55.

In addition, some restaurants are shining an even brighter light on their cuisine by hosting special one-night-only dining experiences during Sonoran Restaurant Week. Each of the dinners has limited seating are expected to sell out quickly.

(Photo by Shannon Christine Photo for BATA)
(Photo by Shannon Christine Photo for BATA)

Continuing the special dinner series, BATA is hosting a dinner on Monday, September 8.

Reserve your seat ASAP online here.

The dinner event, with bookings from 5-7 p.m., is $95 per person and includes the following:

BATA Dinner Menu (vegan and vegetarian alternatives available)

Masa Ice Cream with popcorn and fudge

Bread & Butter with Brothy Tepary Beans

Ash-Roasted Fermented Melon Vinaigrette with toasted squash seeds

Tartare with melon amba, roasted nuts, cured pork, egg yolk, masa tostada

Butternut Squash with roasted pumpkin sauce, miso, and savory herbs

E+R Roasted Ham with roasted red rock onions, fermented greens, and salsa verde

2025 Special Dinner Schedule:

  • Saturday, September 6:
    • $60 multi-course dinner at Nook
  • Sunday, September 7:
    • $120 multi-course dinner with wine at Sunshine Wine
  • Monday, September 8:
    • $95 multi-course dinner at BATA
  • Tuesday, September 9:
    • $125 multi-course dinner with wine & beer at Kingfisher
  • Wednesday, September 10:
    • $55 multi-course dinner with beer & whiskey at Dante’s Kitchen + Cocktails
  • Thursday, September 11:
    • Multi-course dinner at Hacienda Del Sol (details pending)
  • Friday, September 12:
    • $130 multi-course dinner with Bodega Pierce wines at Feast
  • Saturday, September 13:
    • $120 multi-course dinner at Sonoran House Sam Hughes
  • Sunday, September 14:
    • $85 multi-course vegan dinner at The Coronet

Tickets to each dinner are available now and can be reserved online or via phone, depending on the restaurant.

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