Miramonte, a new American comfort restaurant in midtown, has opened its doors with a blend of mid-century modern design, classic cuisine and a local touch from the owners of Contigo Latin Kitchen and Locale.

Located at 3352 E. Speedway Blvd., Miramonte is owned by Tucson restaurateurs Deborah Tenino and Nick Kreutz, who also operate local favorites Contigo Latin Kitchen and Locale.

Miramonte aims to bring a reimagined mid-century modern style that both appeals to residents and pays respect to Tucson itself.

The wide-ranging menu includes a seafood section with shrimp cocktail, fish and oysters; American classics such as pasta, ribs and cuts of filet and beef tenderloin; and a full assortment of starters and salads. One of the restaurant’s signature dishes is its Asian-inspired steak and noodle salad.

It’s “something you can’t get at many other places,” said co-owner Kreutz.

The restaurant also has a late-night menu beginning at 9 p.m., featuring comfort classics like cheeseburgers and mac & cheese. Diners can finish off their meals with a choice of three different slices of pie for dessert.

Miramonte also offers a large drink menu with creative twists on classics, including a prickly pear mai tai featuring a staple ingredient of the Old Pueblo.

The restaurant is located in a building that has housed several businesses over the years, including the Presidio Grill and, most recently, Spirit Halloween.

The building now features fully renovated architecture, including a teak bar stretching the length of the right side and three televisions. The opposite side of the restaurant features a floor-to-ceiling fireplace and windows overlooking the Catalina Mountains. The restaurant also offers an illuminated patio seating section.

“Once we saw that this place opened up, it has such a history to it in the community, it was just the perfect fit for us,” said marketing director Guiseppi DeMasi.

Miramonte is the perfect addition to Tenino and Kreutz’s portfolio, DeMasi said.

“We wanted to bring something unique to Tucson that was missing,” he said. “We have an Italian restaurant, we have a Latin-fusion restaurant, and we thought it would be a really good complement to have a modern take on an American diner.”

Miramonte hopes that its unique style and blend of fine traditional dining and mid-century bar-style enjoyment will set it apart.

“It’s an elevated but welcoming vibe, you can dress it up, you can dress it down, but it’s really just a place in the community to come together and experience some incredible food in a beautiful environment,” said DeMasi.

During Miramonte’s opening last weekend, many patrons expressed similar sentiments.

“I had heard about the restaurant, and thought it would be a fun experience,” said customer Tim, who ordered Miramonte’s ahi tuna tartare.

The restaurant saw strong turnout during its first few days, with many patrons making reservations online for dinner service.

“It’s super cool, real fun,” said customer Ryan. “We sat on the short side of the bar, which was a nice experience.”

DeMasi said Miramonte’s team hopes it can find its spot in Tucson’s restaurant scene by being a place where patrons can enjoy classic and specialty dishes all day long and late into the night.

Miramonte is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and will be available for private events beginning Nov. 1.

Elias Bonilla is a journalism and political science major at the University of Arizona and Tucson Spotlight intern. 

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