My fiancee and I had our aniversery dinner here over labor day. We started with a grilled artichokewhich was seasoned perfectly and grilled to perfection. My fiance had the short rib ravioli. He absolutely loved it. I had the New York strip. Which I liked although there were a few issues. I ordered the steak medium rare and it come out rare and ice cold. Although everything on the plate had excellent flavor. I had the steak remade and it came out perfectly cooked. The issue was that everything else wasn't seasoned as well as the first plate. Although, I still really enjoyed it. The waitress was fantastic. She gave us free dessert for anniversary which was so nice. The only other recommendation I would have as we were sitting on the patio and before the restaurant was closed a street sweeper was going back and forth and made it really difficult to talk and they had somebody with a leaf blower blowing right in front of our table. It really messed with the ambience. I'm still giving the restaurant four stars because the service was fantastic and a majority of the food that's perfect even considering the issues. I wish I could remember our waitresses name to give her a shout out but she was amazing. read more

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I have been visiting this restaurant for several years now, and I can honestly say I have never had a disappointing meal here. And the service is usually fantastic as well. The reason I bumped my rating down to 4 stars is because it can get pretty loud in there which does not make for good conversation. I love the decor! It is one of my favorites in Tucson. It is contemporary but without being pretentious. Bold patterns mixed with cool silver accents is spot on. The patio is especially wonderful on nice days. But the great thing about AZ is you can almost take advantage of it year round. Wildflower is a place I will gladly go back to again and again! The Vienna Pastrami is a family fave...but then just about anything on pretzel bread is A-OK in my book. read more

Outstanding and tasty experience at Wildflower today! My mother, one part of our "dining trio" (husband Gary, mom and I) took advantage of a promotional day offer here. It was understandably packed, but with our reservation, we did not wait a minute. We opted for an outside patio seating, which was a great choice. The weather cooperated perfectly. We had a great view of the mountains--including a hawk stationed on the telephone pole across the street. We started with a chewy, airy and soft bread, complete with hard crust. Perfect blend. An olive oil with Parmesan cheese granules, chips of red pepper (no heat) and an herb complemented it. I could have just eaten this and been satisfied. I enjoyed a passion fruit iced tea (only caffeinated version available). Mom ordered a salmon galette (?) with half a split pea and bacon soup. The salmon dish was delicious, with a blend of brunch (the potato base) and cream cheese and salmon (lox). A small bit of greens accompanied it. The soup was unique for split pea--a broth type texture instead of thick traditional split pea. You could not detect split peas or bacon. I copped a taste--it was yummy, with potato pieces and French-fried onions. Gary feasted on a pastrami panini, that arrived in three little sandwiches. It was a healthy serving, with crunchy bread and tender pastrami, accompanied by coleslaw. I enjoyed a Farmer's salad that would appeal to vegetarians. I "un-vegetarianized" it by asking if I could add in some chicken. They added a healthy portion of warm, grilled chicken (they even offered to use cool chicken, if preferred). The salad sports a quinoa (a protein that seems like a grain, gluten-free) and 3 types of festive beets that I didn't know existed. The salad was served with a perfect consistency sherry vinaigrette, and they were happy to provide a little more dressing on the side at my request. As it was my birthday, they did up a super dessert plate handwritten with a happy birthday message and two lit candles (quite the elegant touch!). It was a perfect touch to cap off a delightful outdoor meal! Despite the very busy crowd around us, and even busier wait staff, we experienced a very relaxed and much-enjoyed meal! Everything was served perfectly. Great place to go to celebrate. read more

Another birthday dinner was held here. The ambience was classy, as expected. We got a big corner booth to seat our party of six. The decor is simple but beautiful, and the candle at the table served as the birthday candle for our friend. Our server was warm and welcoming. A few of us, myself included, were late because we were arriving from work. When we arrived, our server was quick to attend to us, bringing us water, silverware, and a menu. She also recommended some wines for us (since we were new to ordering drinks). The menu here changes depending on the rotating chef. Both my friend and I ordered the Farmers Market salad. I really loved the quinoa and the goat cheese, not to mention the the sherry vinaigrette. I also strongly believe that sweet corn in salad is one of the best things ever. I was a little disappointed by the portion of the salad because it was already 8:30 by the time we ate (this was due the relatively late dinner and me coming from work), but the complimentary bread kept me full. Everyone was highly satisfied with our meal. read more

A good, solid restaurant with great ambiance and food. The clientele skewed on the older side (middle agers+), being Tucson. Happily noted that the only people in the restaurant younger than I were the servers and waitstaff (don't get that much elsewhere - woohoo!). Our server was personable and knowledgeable. We'd shared the Edamame Dumplings, Butter Leaf Salad, and Fish 'n Chips. The restaurant did a good job of splitting the portions for us. Our server was also quick to ask if we needed more bread (which was good). The only reason why this isn't five stars is because of the dinner menu, which seemed kind of sparse for a restaurant of this caliber. There were a number of dishes for each section - ie. Meat, seafood, etc., - but the selections seemed a little bizarre: Ramen along with Bouillabaisse and Salmon? The meat menu seemed uninspired. Wished there were more inventive, instead of *safe* dishes. Didn't have room for dessert, but a great experience overall. read more

I've been to a few of the FRC restaurants and Wildflower is by far my favourite. We live in Phoenix and so our routines tends to include True Food, Arrogant Butcher, and Culinary Dropout, but Wildflower is the one that I could go to regularly. Don't get me wrong, I love True Food (I could go without Culinary Dropout, though the pretzels are so good), but there's something classic about what Wildflower is. The seasonal menu and interior that reminds me of an old school champagne bar in London just made me so happy. The husband had the tuna ceviche and I had the special soup, apple bacon. Both delicious. Dinner for him was the fish special Mahi Mahi and I had the short ribs with horseradish potatoes. We were both very satisfied and happy. We had the donuts with vanilla custard and berry compote and it finished the meal quite nicely. It's definitely a go to spot for us when we're in Tucson again. read more

I like Wildflower. I went to celebrate a friend's birthday and was very happy with the food and atmosphere. However, it's pricey and the portions aren't very big. I think this place would be better for a date rather than a group, from a girl's perspective. The reason for this is because Wildflower is a place to get dressed up for and on a date, you're not really looking to "chow down" anyways. A group can still be fun to go with, just don't go if it's large portions or laid-back atmosphere you're looking for. read more

We made a reservation on a Tuesday night for 6:30 and when we came it was packed! I thought we were coming early and that it should not be to crowded but I guess there are a lot of early diners in Tucson! The restaurant is gorgeous with modern architecture and the kitchen in full view. During your meal you can watch the madness going on in the kitchen. We were a party of five and got seated at a somewhat awkward table. The restaurant was really noisy so we were not able to have a conversation. The bread that we started out with was yummy! But really bread + cheese is the way into my heart. For appetizers we ordered fried calamari and a tuna sashimi dish. The fried calamari came with no sauce, which was strange. It was pretty good, but it really needed some sauce. The tuna sashimi dish was AMAZING though. It was tuna on top of some avocado in a sesame sauce and it was definitely the highlight of the meal for me. For an entree I ordered the shrimp tagliatelle which came with tomatoes and broccoli. The shrimp was cooked nicely and the broccoli and tomatoes were good. The problem with the dish though was the sauce. It was super garlicy that when I had one of the noodles by itself it actually burned in my mouth there was so much garlic. I did not like the pasta very much but the shrimp, tomatoes and broccoli with a little bit of pasta were good. Out of all of the dishes we ordered, the most liked ones were the Asian salad, the black miso cod and the salmon. Overall maybe they were just having an off night because my experience was not great but I have heard a lot of great things about it. read more

Sit on the patio! Nice space and much quieter than inside. Food is delicious and great service. Friendly people. Try the mussels! Super good. read more

My husband and I went to Wildflower for Valentine's Day. Even though we made a reservation way ahead of time we waited for a long time. The waiting time was so disappointing that the manager was offering drinks for free to try to help people's angst. Despite the long waiting time, food and staff were fantastic. Every single meal was terrific! I personally wouldn't go back on Valentines Day or another celebration date. The restaurant was clearly overbooked and I hope this feedback can help you guys to take better actions toward the waiting time in the future. I am still keeping 5 stars because I believe the unfortunate part can be managed in the future. Ambiance, staff and food were exceptional. read more

Best pasta I've had in Tucson.Same folks that own Zinburger and having enjoyed my visits there thought I'd give this a bit more upscale eatery a try.Happy we did and will return.Really enjoyed our meal-service was great too.Small gripe would be the noise level which is high in the main dining room which you could not describe as cozy...a bit chilly for the much quieter patio even with the heaters IMO,but look fwd. to checking that out eventually read more

Fantastic. The service is impeccable. All 5 of us at dinner raved about our dishes. Particular highlights were the Calamari appetizer, light crisp batter with tender , melt in your mouth calamari. Amazing. The Lemongrass Skewered Scallops were also " to die for". Two diners truly enjoyed the Short Rib Ravioli. Definitely one of the best restaurants in all of Tucson. Service, ambiance and food. read more

Had a lovely birthday dinner here. Service was great. Food was delicious comfort food with a foo-foo flair. Get the artichoke for yourself, don't bother sharing it or you will just resent the person/people you are dining with. Whenever we go out to eat, I generally pick the item that tastes better of the two and this was the case here. I got the steak because it was my birthday and he got a shrimp dish that scored a 'Meh' for him -- but he loved the salad and the artichoke so it was more of a 'picker' problem than a food-composition problem. We looked at the dessert menu, but didn't see anything that really looked good -- but our server brought us a lovely complimentary birthday dessert that was A-making. When it cools down a bit, we are looking forward to the patio. As Oregon transplants, we don't sit outside until December or so. read more

I had a great experience at Wildflower. To be honest, my friend and I were somewhat hesitant about dining here because at the time, we were both tired, not that hungry, and, full disclosure, we kinda never #got the fox concepts hype. However, because my friend wasn't going to be in town long, and because we are easily swayed by photos & reviews on Yelp, we decided to go for it. I'm glad we did. APPETIZERS: - The calamari was tasty. Well-fried, soft (maybe a taaaad too soft? We weren't sure), and not overcooked to a rubbery mess. It was served with arugula that had been tossed with a citrus sauce and was very enjoyable. - The chef's board. As a grazer who likes to sample lots of things as opposed to having 1 big chunk of a thing, the chef's board was the stand out for me (and if I can just be real for a sec, it is fun as fuck). There's loads of things to try (roast veggies, grilled toast, salami, cheeses, and a bacon-wrapped date thingy I'll get into in a sec). There were a few things we weren't a fan of (the grilled bread was too oily and not very flavorful. Meanwhile, my friend didn't like the olives--"too oily"--which was fine, I ate all of those for her). However, we both immensely enjoyed the goat cheese (mmmmm at that stinky rich creaminess, it literally melted in the mouth). The brie was less flavorful, but it paired excellently with the jam. The salami was good. Roasted veggies were hit or miss - both my friend and I could swear we each had an asparagus that was a little too charred and that tasted almost gasoliney, but we both like the other pieces we had. There were also these extremely intriguing/delicious bacon-wrapped-date-wrapped-cheese-filled(?) sausages that were tasty but had a funky, crumbly texture ("like sawdust. but it tastes good!" - my texture-extraordinaire BFF). I thought these were scrumptious because not only could you could taste all the individual ingredients but they complemented each other beautifully. SERVICE/EXPERIENCE: The service was excellent. Our server did not bat an eye even though we were a party of 2 who ordered only appetizers during an evening rush (see above about not being hungry). The dining room was packed - not just in the sense that there were lots of people eating, but the tables are pushed together closely. It's definitely pretty noisy in there, but nothing worth complaining about. Oh, and although I could easily see it was busy, I did not ever once feel rushed/overlooked because our server did a great job checking in on us occasionally, which was really appreciated. So. In summary. Good small dinner here. I'll be back and I promise I will try an entree! My only complaint is minor - I was not a fan of the carpeted dining space as I felt it dated the restaurant. But now I'm just being petty. read more

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Lovely atmosphere, quaint sidewalk dining. Excellent happy hour and good food. Excellent staffing in place.

Great service, waiter was amazing, staff was very inviting. Showed up at 8pm on Saturday night after a long drive from Southern California. Hostess asked if we had reservation, we did not. Not to worry they gave me and my girlfriend a huge table for 5 without a problem. The food was good, tasty Korean spicy chicken tacos, and tender pork chop. The desert was the best desert I think I have ever had. It was a chocolate praline bar with vanilla gelato, absolutely to die for. This is a must for chocolate lovers. Enjoy Wildflower, another great yelp find. read more

My husband took me here for my birthday which was our first time at Wildflower. We started with the calamari and it was superb! My husband had the paella and I had the scallops. Both were good, although our appetizer was better. We were treated to a beautiful birthday dessert which topped off our lovely evening. The service was so so. We had to ask for water, bread and refills. I expected more attentive service. The rating given is primarily for the food. read more

Haven't been to Wildflower for a few years, went yesterday my first fine dining experience since the pandemic began. First of all, our waitress Holly was excellent. Very attentive, friendly and all around great. Second the architecture, the open concept kitchen adds a wonderful open vibe, bright and inviting. Now on to the food, we had the hamachi crudo the candied lemon and pistachio topping complemented the yellow tail perfectly. We also ordered the bread both regular and gluten free, with were accompanied by a tasty olive oil dip. (olive oil, parsley, chili flake, parmesan) thanks holly for the recipe. we had to take extra home so delicious. For entrees i had the pan seared chicken, chicken was cooked just right. tender with a divine crispy skin, Served on top of their smashed potato's, really mashed potatoes. Perfectly smooth and creamy, deftly seasoned by the obviously very talented chefs. With fresh cut French green beans, crunchy and added a nice healthy element to a heavy plate. My mother had the mesquite pan salmon, imparting a delicious smoked flavor paired perfectly with golden beats and horseradish gratin. (scallop potatoes, with a mild but tangy horse radish flavor) Creating a perfect amalgamation of flavors. Finally to dessert. We had the banoffee trifle with a rich creamy dolce de leche mousse, minus the graham crackers the GF way they serve it! Such a decadent dessert, the banana paired wonderfully with the caramel. All and all a great experience, was very glad we came in! read more

I've been wanting to head to Wildflower and give it a try for some time now and finally made it up the other night. The decor is simple and classy and the restaurant offers both indoor and patio seating. Since we were with friends, we opted to sit outside and with the mist system in place, the patio is fine for late evening summer dining. We decided for forgo appetizers as it was later when we arrived. They serve complimentary sourdough bread and seasoned butter as a starter anyhow. (The bread is pretty average sourdough). For my main course I decided to try Scallops served over "forbidden" rice which was served snap peas and lemon grass. Ever since I lost my grandmother back in 2003 I get scallops whenever I can (she loved them) and I think she would have really liked these. They were tender but not over cooked and flavorful. The forbidden rice was wonderful! The softness of the rice and scallops mixed with the crunch of the lemongrass and snap peas provide a great flavor and texture play for your mouth. We skipped dessert (as I mentioned it was late) but the sin bars described by our waitress sounded quite tasty. I'll have to go back just to give them a try. read more

Totally impressed by Wildflower. What a great find in Tucson. Wildflower has that unincorporated feel to it (even if it's part of the Fox team), and that non strip mall vibe too. Walking in & greeted by a very friendly Hostess. Very friendly & attentive Waitress, and amazing delicious food & wine. Everything at our table was different & bursting with flavor. Dessert = Get the B-R-O-W-N-I-E !!! Oh, can get a bit loud inside. Might what to sit outside. read more

My husband and I visited Wildflower recently for my birthday. I wanted to try an upscale restaurant that we hadn't yet been to and Wildflower was the one. My first introduction to the restaurant was a good one. The entry is through their outdoor seating area, which was surrounded by plants, had string lights liberally hung from the roof, and misters surrounding the area to combat the heat. I wore a dress and heels and was looking forward to interior seating because of the August heat, but had reservations upon entering because of the noise. Although the interior was beautiful, upscale and trendy, the noise would have made it difficult for quiet conversation. I had made reservations, and not thinking twice about needing to specify indoor or outdoor seating, we were taken to what was available, which was outside. Our first stop was a tiny table butted up against the brick wall of the restaurant interior. The bench cushions were filled with leaves and debris from the plants surrounding the area, the misters were far away, and my heels kept getting stuck in the grate below my feet. The wonderful hostess clued in to the fact I wasn't thrilled about the table and offered us another table near the front that was more private, roomy, and nearer the misters. Above all, the staff at Wildflower was one of its highlights. The woman who sat us, our waitress, and the man who cleared our plates and brought us more bread were all friendly, helpful, professional and timely. Our first introduction to the food was their bread, which was served warm and with a delightful olive oil over parmesan and basil. I'm not a fan of the oil and balsamic combination so this mix was an extraordinary change. The bread was richly soft on the inside and delicately crunchy on the outside. For an appetizer we ordered the calamari, which we had been drooling over since we saw the photos on Yelp. This dish was probably the highlight of our dining experience. Served with a generous helping of mizuna greens and a slight drizzle of yuzu dressing, the lightly crisp calamari was simultaneously refreshing and decadent. I like calamari, but generally don't get it due to the over-abundance of breading and grease. Although the calamari was fried, the breading was light and the tender greens countered any oil making a delicious starter. For our dinner I ordered the pan roasted chicken and my husband the short rib ravioli. Our waitress informed us that the chicken would take about 20 mins to prepare so we sat back to relax, enjoy a bit more bread, and take in our pleasant surroundings. Our food came out much sooner than we had expected, and I was a little disappointed to find that my chicken could have used a bit more time in the pan. The chicken breast portion was very thick, and although I didn't see any pink, it did not taste done. I gave it the benefit of the doubt, but there is a line between tender and not quite done and I think my portion crossed that line. The inside of the chicken was completely flavorless, and I ended up cutting out a lot of fat and gristle, which didn't lend to a pleasant dining experience, but I pressed on. The highlights of the pan roasted chicken were the mashed potatoes, the green beans, and the creamy lemony sauce the chicken was served in, the chicken's saving grace. The mashed potatoes were red potatoes with garlic that were bursting with savory goodness, and the green beans were very lightly cooked to retain their wonderful fresh flavor and soft crispness. Most restaurants overcook their vegetables so it was a happy surprise biting into these little morsels of green goodness. My husband wasn't thrilled with his short rib ravioli either, our first impression being slight disappointment at the portion, which was smaller than what we had seen in photos. I thought the combination of truffle cream sauce, swiss chard, and mushrooms was a decadently delicious combination, especially over pasta, but my tastebuds meandered into unpleasantness with the short rib meat. Although the meat was tender and delicious on its own, it's smoky and slightly sweet flavor did not mix well with the combination of sauce, chard and shrooms. I love the sweet and salty combination, but for my husband and I, it didn't quite work for this dish. Since it was my birthday our waitress made sure to have us save room for dessert. Their two specials were coconut creme brûlée and an orange cake with fruit. Although I love creme brûlée I decided to try the orange cake. The cake itself was disappointingly dry making the fruit and gelato the show stealers. The fruit was glazed apricots with a few blackberries, and the gelato a rich vanilla bean. The desert plate also came with a couple of cookies, a chocolate covered strawberry, and Happy Birthday written in chocolate. Although the restaurant was beautiful and pleasant, and the service impeccable, I would be hesitant to return for anything but drinks, appetizers and to enjoy the ambiance. read more

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Food and cocktails were fantastic! Must try the hummus. They were very gluten friendly and accommodating.

Valentines Day was a disaster. Service was awful on all fronts. Starting with being seated an hour past our confirmed reservation. And it all went down hill from there. Waiting excessively for our drink order to be taken, waiting excessively for our drinks to be served, bread to be served and our dinners to be served. Poor service at every turn and our food was not cooked properly... not even the second time. We did receive a call days later from the restaurant in apology. They sent us a gift certificate, but not for a full dinner, which we frankly expected given their performance on V Day. Appreciate the gesture to a poiDissatisfied again. I'm certain this was not their very first V Day dinner experience. Why they choose to stack up reservations on top of one another was either out of greed of stupidity. Either way, the result was a bunch of very dissatisfied good customers. We went back for dinner. Service and food was impeccable. Thank you. Make the indoor atmosphere as nice as your patio area. How about some tasteful are on the inside blank walls?? read more

We went with friends for dinner. Sat outside and the staff immediately lit the heater for us. Waitress was from Columbia and couldn't have been more attentive! The seasoned oil and bread were wonderful as was my fish special. My partner had scallops that were numerous and so sweet! My friends had Paella and fish tacos that were also really good. In short, really nice and varied menu. Everything came together, was hot and I can't say enough about the service! read more

OK, look the food met expectations. That was it! We visited Wildflower Tuesday evening, 5/28/13. My daughter had the Lamb Ravioli and I had the Spanish Paella. First up, you could tell the staff was lack luster from the beginning and not customer concentric. We observed right away that bartender, waiters and waitresses talked among themselves and even paid little attention to customers arrival. It seemed like check in for them at beginning of shift even though there were a number of customers waiting to be served (do this before you open), including ourselves waiting to even order our beverage. Note to manager and owner, work on your staff. They were annoying. It should not take 10 minutes to order a beverage, another 10 to get the beverage on the table, and no order even placed. Additionally, the staff conversation was so intense that one of the waitresses dropped and had broken a dish at the island in front of the kitchen. Very distracting. My suggestion is that the manager/owner DVR a couple of tapes of the show "Restaurant Steak out" and review with staff ....this would help the situation and teach them a better understanding of restaurant service. Why? because the service was so bad I am writing others visitors now to look out. Your restaurant was disappointing. read more

Update: Manager was able to figure out problem and explain it to me. For his quick follow up I have changed my review. I went to Wildflower with 2 of my friends and it was a fiasco from the start. Not what I have come to expect from Wildflower. First, I walked in with a cane and although I had a reservation, I was stuck behind the bushes in the farthest table from the restaurant. It was not fun trying to keep up with the hostess or taking the stairs. Then I asked her to please light the portable heater as it was cold. After 15 minutes I was still left freezing and my friends had arrived. The table had something gritty all over it so I asked for us to be moved down onto the patio. They stuck us in the furthest corner from the restaurant and again it was freezing. I asked for the heater to be turned on. Nothing. My friends asked and finally someone came to light it. Meanwhile we had a very friendly waitperson who was often missing and not much follow up. I'm not sure it was her fault because I think she was a trainee. There was a woman with her who never said a word but was always right there with her. It was honestly a little creepy. Usually when someone is training the trainer will introduce themselves and explain what is going on. The food was okay not great. What's worrisome to me is that I talked my office into having our small staff dinner at this restaurant and have reservations. I'm now not sure if we should go because choosing a restaurant that treats you like my friends and I were treated this visit, is not somewhere I want to recommend. I feel it is a reflection on me when I recommend a place and it's not a good experience. read more

My favorite restaurant in Tucson! I specially love their large outdoor patio, with terrific views of the Catalina Mountains. A sleek and modern spot with a fabulous cocktail program and wonderful food! I absolutely love their calamari, and my friends and I have been known to have it as an entrée. Seriously, you wouldn't think that the best calamari you would have would be in the middle of the desert, but it is my absolute favorite! Be sure not to skip on dessert! A great place for a girls night out, a family dinner, or a leisurely afternoon lunch. read more

Lovely spot for a date night or upscale event. Solid food, friendly staff. Very popular, which can impact availability. Do your research and go when it's not as busy for a full experience. read more

The pan roasted chicken is to DIE for!!! so tender, so flavorful, so delicious. Also, the waiter was so nice, helpful, great service from him. Just a little bit overpriced but overall, love it. read more

Great service at Wildflower, from hostesses to wait staff to bartenders to chef. They did everything they could to make our dinner and special birthday celebration the best. The Key Lime Tart was a perfect dessert. Special requests (like a move to a different table) were cheerfully and quickly accommodated. Good food, fun patio, happy place. read more

Wildflower - key lime tart with gingersnap almond crust, vanilla crème fraiche - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Upscale decor with very reasonable prices. I liked the atmosphere very much. The wait staff wasn't overbearing and none wanted to be my best friend. LOL It was lunch so we ordered sandwiches which were delicious. I had the chicken salad, yummy, my wife had the club. The service was prompt and the price was a total of $41 bucks including tip. If you're in the area The Food Man says it's a definite place to try. Chow For Now. The Food Man read more

I've been coming here for years and my favorites are now both gone PLEASE BRING BACK THE EDAMAME DUMPLINGS AND PANANG CURRY! This would for sure be a 5 star review if they still had those items! I'm from Seattle and made the trip here each time we came just for those!! read more

Last Thursday was my second time dining at Wildflower and it did not disappoint. We started with the Smoked Salmon appetizer. The potato's on the bottom were amazing. Almost like a hash-brown, and nice and crispy. They stood up well to the chive creme fraiche that went on top. And there was four decent portions to the appetizer. For the entree we split the Maple Braised short ribs. The meat was so tender on the short rib that words cannot describe. It simple fell apart and was absolutely delicious to consume. And the horseradish mashed potatoes were the perfect compliment. In addition we had a side of mac and cheese, because, well... I don't really need a reason, but we did. The mac and cheese was top notch, but definitely a side kick to the star of the evening which was the short rib. We had a butterscotch/caramel desert that came with a brownie as well. It was a great way to end the meal, but I am still thinking about that short rib. The service was awesome, wine was good and a decent price, food definitely above average. Will be back as soon as possible. read more

I love this place ! The food is so fresh and so good. Service is amazing! Marco took good care of us and made us feel at home... I highly recommend eating at the Wildflower read more

wildflower has definitely become one of my favorite restaurants in tucson. they have a great, diverse menu that is contemporary, yet has some classic staples. the service is always great. from the hostess, to the servers. you're even able to see into the kitchen as the cooks and chefs prepare your meal. they always look happy and glad to be there. the food is has always been delicious. i haven't met a dish there i did not like. my go-to dish is the crispy skin chicken. i can't get over how delicious the jus is and how the whole dish is tied together. i would eat it everyday, if i could! if you're in the area of oracle and ina, come eat at wildflower. they will not disappoint! read more

Wildflower - seafood paella! - New American Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious. I came here with my mom on a hot Tucson day. I have a very restricted diet and this place popped up when I typed in gluten free. Although nothing was explicitly labeled gluten free on the menu, I had the braised beef with corn grits, zucchini and mushrooms. It was amazing. My mom had the sesame shrimp pasta. Neither of us had leftovers. While I'm not sure if this restaurant would be great for those with Celiac or severe gluten allergies, it was great for providing gluten free and dairy free options while not skimping on taste. read more

We were here for a graduation dinner and Wildflower was just so/so. BF's mom had been raving about the sinfully indulgent menu so I had high hopes. I was underwhelmed by the entire menu. Both apps and tre-tres seemed overly complicated. I was less than impressed with my crispy chicken. If you're going to say something is 'crispy', don't put sauce on top that destroys the best part. The sage stuffing unfortunately had mushrooms (which make me ill) so I substituted the "Forbidden rice." Rice was interesting but nothing outstanding. The green beans on the plate were too few and uninteresting - they added nothing to the dish. I was surprised that there was a severe lack of seasoning, something that could have been helped with a sauce or something. I tried BF's steak and it was delicious. Smoky, juicy, tender - it was everything you could want in a piece of meat. The accompanying potatoes and onions were also fantastic. I really should have ordered that instead. BF's mom was raving about the 'decadent' desserts but, honestly, there wasn't much that appealed to me on the tiny menu. There was a key lime something, coconut creme brulee, a butterscotch pot de creme, and other things. I was surprised by the lack of cake or something that was mostly chocolate. I'm not taking off any stars because of what they *didn't* have, but I don't think it would hurt to have more standard-ish dessert fare. The high point was definitely the service. Apparently, BF's mom had asked for an outside table when making the reservation and I guess they had forgotten. The hostess and manager both came over to apologize and reassure us that our request would be taken care of asap. We had barely taken sips of our water before we were whisked away outside to prime seating on the sidewalk. Our waitress was extremely gracious and knowledgeable and was not phased by any odd requests. She even made sure to check the ingredients on the sage stuffing that was supposed to come with my chicken. We definitely lingered, but she couldn't have been more pleasant. Our water glasses were never below half full (even after dinner) and our other drinks were replenished quickly. I would be willing to give Wildflower another go, seeing how positive most other experiences were. read more

This is my new go to place in Tucson! Everything from the decor to the food was perfection. To top it off, the wait staff were absolutely wonderful and felt like they would easily go above and beyond if need be. I had the harvest salad and will definitely try the other items that looked delicious! Can't wait to go back here again read more

I'd say this is one of the best places I've tried in Tucson. Wildflower has New American cuisine and a menu that changes seasonally. I really enjoy their selection here. The food tastes great and is very fresh. Last time we went, I had the short rib ravioli, which was delicious, and my wife got the spinach pappardelle, which was pretty good. In the past I've had the Korean tacos (which were good but VERY spicy) and the salmon (which was great). The salads are also tasty. There's a good happy hour as well! Try the sangria - it's awesome. My only issue with Wildflower is the acoustics inside. It's so loud! They needed to get an acoustic engineer or something. Eat outside if possible. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Tucson! I have gotten the bacon wrapped tenderloin both times I've been there and it was amazing. The calamari was also amazing and everything tasted so fresh! Drinks and staff are also top notch here! read more