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Catalina Barbeque Co. And Sports Bar

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If you're looking for a break from the typical sports bar environment, try the Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports Bar. The upscale sports bar and barbeque joint is tucked away inside the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa on the city's scenic west side. The barbeque features winning recipes made famous by Midwestern and Southern barrbeque competitions. The extensive selection of savory, smoked meats is a major draw, but many folks also stop by for the sports bar, which features more thanb 50 bottled beers and drafts, including a custom-brewed Catalina Pitmaster Wheat. There are also a bevy of hand-crafted culinary cocktails available.

Address:

3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85745

Phone:

5207916071

EXPERT TIPS BY: Patricia Escarcega
Phoenix, Scottsdale Local Expert

Sports Bars: "Check out the great selection of exclusive, locally crafted beers."

Best for Sports Bars Because: The Catalina Barbeque Co. & Sports bar is ideal for beer connoisseurs looking for a good place to catch the game.

Dinner Menu
- Primi
  
  Zuppa De Giorno
  
  whim of the chef ($14.00)
  
  Pizza Capricciosa
  
  whim of the chef ($14.00)
  
  Antipasti Misti
  
  cured meats, artisan cheeses, marinated olives, house pickled vegetables and grissini ($15.00)
  
  Browns Orchard Cider Poached Pear Salad
  
  baby frisee and radicchio, toasted hazelnuts and sherry vinaigrette...fiore sardo ($13.00)
  
  Charred Octopus
  
  tender greens, roast fingerling potatoes, green beans & pesto vinaigrette ($16.00)
  
  Farmer Salad
  
  baby lettuces, bacon, soft boiled egg, evo fried croutons & lemon parmesan vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Baby Field Greens
  
  mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, barrel aged red wine vinaigrette ($9.00)
  
  Black Mesa Ranch Goat Cheese & Roast Beet Timbale
  
  frisee, petite herbs and citrus vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Toscano Kale Salad
  
  creamy lemon and garlic dressing with toasted pine nuts, watermelon radishes and grated pecorino romano ($12.00)
  
  Tuscan Style Ribs
  
  slow cooked in a san marzano tomato sauce with grilled levain ($15.00)
  
  Chile Fried Calamari Salad
  
  julienne vegetables, fresh mint and cilantro and a sweet chile lime vinaigrette ($15.00)
  
  Steamed Santa Barbara Mussels with Saffron Gnocchetti
  
  with hot italian sausage, blistered tomatoes, fresh basil and oregano in a tomato and sweet pepper sauce ($15.00)
- Pasta
  
  Browns Orchard Lamb & Ricotta Raviolis
  
  slow cooked legs with classic mirepoix, english peas and their tendrils...swiss chard and pecorino ($33.00)
  
  Wild Mushroom Cavatelli
  
  medley of wild mushrooms, baby spinach, parmesan brodo and romano ($31.00)
  
  Ricotta Cavatelli Bolognese
  
  niman ranch beef & pork, broccolini, blistered tomatoes and parmesan reggiano topped with crispy calamari & levaine crumbs ($32.00)
  
  Chicken Cacciatore
  
  slow cooked thighs with pancetta, tomatoes, onion & tuscan kale... over house made linguine ($33.00)
- Mains
  
  Niman Ranch Pork saltimbocca
  
  roasted garlic mashed potato, spinach & prosciutto...mushroom~sage jus ($30.00)
  
  Grilled Niman Ranch Ny Strip
  
  pototo with celery root and parmesan, evo fried local broccolini with slivered garlic & turnip greens ($45.00)
  
  Seared Diver Scallops
  
  parsnip puree, pommes fondant and a salad of rocket arugula & parsnip chips...truffle vinaigrette ($36.00)
  
  Grilled Amish Chicken Breast
  
  on a bed of crushed new potatoes with creme fraiche & scallions, swiss chard...crisp parsnip frites ($30.00)
  
  Hudson Valley Moulard Duck 2 Ways
  
  pan seared crispy breast with lentils, brussels & sleeping frog farms cabbage, and duck confit ($38.00)
  
  Pink Grouper in Bouridda
  
  steamed tiny clams and rock shrimp with diced potato, escarole and garden garlic chives ...white wine broth thickened with aioli ($38.00)
- Contorni
  
  Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Sauteed Greens Aglio E Olio
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Roast Garlic Mashed Potato
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Gnocchi Con Funghi
  
  ($9.00)
- Primo Favorites
  
  affogato
  
  espresso float with vanilla and chocolate gelato crisp fried cinnamon zeppole ($9.00)
  
  budino
  
  warm chocolate cake served with mint stracciatella gelato ($9.00)
  
  cannoli Siciliana
  
  hand-rolled and chocolate-dipped with sweet ricotta, toasted pistachios and amarena cherries (gluten free) ($9.00)
  
  zeppole
  
  warm italian doughnuts tossed in cinnamon and sugar ($9.00)
  
  Chocolate Profiteroles
  
  cocoa nib gelato, espresso caramel, chantilly and chocolate sauce ($9.00)
- Seasonal Specialties
  
  Black Mesa Ranch Goat Cheese Cheesecake
  
  citrus tuile and blueberry gastrique ($9.00)
  
  Apple Oatmeal Cake
  
  spiced cake with oatmeal crisp, apple marmalade & spiced cider ($9.00)
  
  Homemade Gelato Or Sorbetto
  
  with our cookie selection ($7.00)
  
  Formaggi
  
  chef s selection of cheeses with local honey, quince paste and fruit~nut bread ($10.00)

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