Garden Bistro

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AWARDS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
GARDEN BISTRO GIFT CARDS
Treat your favorite people to garden vibes and great food. Perfect for birthdays, thank-yous, or just because!
Join us on one of our gorgeous patios or in our charming dining room!
Swing by for brunch and enjoy the incredible flavors of our locally sourced, seasonal dishes in a beautiful garden atmosphere!
Whether you’re looking for lunch with the family or drinks with friends; you’ll be certain to have a fabulous time in the lushness of the Garden Bistro. Located near the entrance of Tohono Chul.
HOURS
- Summer Hours: Open Daily | 8 AM – 2 PM
(May – August) - Regular Hours: Open Daily | 8 AM – 4 PM
(September-May)
The Bistro is closed for the 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
TODAY’S WAITLIST
Dining today? Use the link below to join the waitlist.
This list is for same-day dining only—advance waitlist sign-ups are not available. See below for reservation information.
RESERVATIONS
Planning a visit with a group of six or more? We’d love to help you plan ahead. Call us at 520-742-6455 ext. 3 and we’ll do our best to accommodate your party.
We do not accept reservations for groups of fewer than six guests. To dine today, use the waitlist option above to add your name.
Special Events

Wine Dinner with Queen of Cups Winery
Thursday, July 17
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Garden Bistro
$135 per seat
Experience an unforgettable evening of food and wine in the Garden Bistro, featuring the beautifully subtle, low-intervention wines of Queen of Cups Winery. Based in Patagonia, Arizona, Queen of Cups draws from local grapes grown across the Arizona and Sonoran deserts to create wines that are as elegant and surprising as the landscapes they come from. Enjoy a multi-course menu thoughtfully paired with each pour—vegetarian options available.
Reserve your seat today—space is limited!

Chillin’ at the Chul –
Live Music, Cold Drinks, Family Fun, & More!
Fridays & Saturdays through Aug. 30
6 – 9 PM | Gates open at 5:30 PM
Free Admission
This event is located in Tohono Chul’s main park, not at the Bistro.
Join us on Friday & Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 PM for live music, refreshing drinks, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission! Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where the mature trees provide a welcome 10° drop in temperature.
New this year! Friday nights now feature something different each week—Paint & Sip on first Fridays, a lively Silent Disco on second Fridays, themed nights on third Fridays, and a creative Contour Drawing station on fourth Fridays.
Saturdays are extra family-friendly, with the Children’s Museum Oro Valley providing nature-based play to keep kids entertained!
Garden Bistro Menus
With quality, freshness, and sustainability in mind, your Garden Bistro chefs source locally when possible.
Menus feature seasonal Sonoran Desert ingredients harvested from the gardens of Tohono Chul and local partners. Enjoy!
Brunch | 8:00am – 2:00pm | Last seating at 2 pm
Brunch Menu
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have a medical condition.
Beverages
Beverage Menu



Garden Bistro Private Rentals
The Garden Bistro has several fabulous settings for your next special occasion or group gathering. Weddings, Memorials, Bridal and baby showers, luncheons and business meetings can all be accommodated! Private rooms and patios are available (fees may apply).
The Management
The Garden Bistro at Tohono Chul is proudly managed by Patrick and Rose Fahey and Jason and Kendell Hartenbach—local culinary professionals who also operate Mobile Bistro Healthcare Food Service and Edge Catering. With deep roots in the Tucson community, their team brings thoughtful hospitality and fresh, seasonal flavors to every table.
We love to hear from our guests! Please contact us with any comments, suggestions, or questions!
Contact:
Garden Bistro Management | gardenbistro@tohonochul.org | or (520) 742.6455, ext. 3