Restaurant Task Force

What is the Marana Restaurant Task Force?

The Marana Restaurant Task Force for the Town of Marana is a coordinated effort to bring sit-down restaurants to our community for the benefit of our residents, our economy and tourism.

Members

The Community Has Spoken

1,328 people responded to the Restaurant Survey in August 2023. Here’s what they said:

Where in Marana Do You Live or Work?

  • 59% Northwest Marana
  • 21% Southern Marana
  • 17% Northeast Marana
  • 3% Outside of Marana

Map of Marana Areas(JPG, 1MB)

Survey Facts

  • Dinner and lunch ranked as number one and two as the meals most people eat out at restaurants followed closely by breakfast and brunch.
  • Cuisine, Environment/Experience, Price, and Proximity to Residence/Work were the top factors people consider when deciding where to dine out.
  • Bistros or cafes came out on top of most desired establishment followed by bars/breweries, fine dining, and eat-ertainment.
  • Casual, family friendly, and modern were the preferred style of restaurant.

How Many Times Per Week Do You Dine Out?

  • 59% of survey respondents eat out 2-3 times per week.
  • 91% of survey respondents would dine out more often if they had more dining options in Marana.

Top-10 Most Wanted Restaurants

Local restaurants came in overwhelmingly at number one!

  1. Local Restaurant
  2. Olive Garden
  3. Red Robin
  4. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
  5. Yard House
  6. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
  7. The Cheesecake Factory
  8. Salad and Go
  9. Buffalo Wild Wings
  10. Seis Kitchen

The Importance of Tourism

We know that 47% of tourists come to Southern Arizona to visit family and friends—we want our residents to bring those visitors to establishments within Marana and be proud to take them here.

Tourism already has a $150 Million dollar impact on our economy and growing this impact will help our entire community continue to thrive. Therefore, we are taking action to support our existing restaurants and help them thrive and grow.

Get Involved

Join us in our mission to make Marana a dining destination for Southern Arizona. Tell us what you want to see in Marana, sign up for more information, or submit a question.

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