After a two-month renovation, Flying V Restaurant is set to reopen Feb. 20 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, ushering in a new era for one of Tucson’s most iconic dining destinations.

Long celebrated for inventive Southwest flavors and sweeping Catalina Foothills views, Flying V returns with a refreshed interior, expanded outdoor patio, new private dining space and a revamped menu rooted in Southern Arizona ingredients.

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A refreshed space inspired by the desert

The Flying V’s renovated dining room reflects the surrounding canyon landscape, with modern furnishings in warm, neutral tones accented by greenery and natural textures.

An expanded patio offers both traditional dining tables and lounge seating, creating a relaxed setting for sunset dinners overlooking the mountains and cascading waterfall. A newly introduced private dining room provides an intimate option for celebrations and special events.

The updated branding nods to Tucson’s historic Flying V Ranch, honoring the site’s legacy while positioning the restaurant as a destination within a destination once again.

A menu rooted in Southern Arizona

Led by Executive Chef Ryan Clark and Chef de Cuisine Tyler Lapotosky, the new Flying V menu embraces locally sourced ingredients, mesquite-fired flavors and Spanish and Mexican influences.

The experience begins with expanded raw and small plates designed for sharing, including:

• Hamachi crudo
• Spicy tuna with crispy puffed rice
• Salmon and tuna seaweed cones with crème fraîche and caviar

New pasta offerings bring comfort and depth, from Southwest-inspired vodka rigatoni to handmade cavatelli with dry-aged beef short rib sugo.

Entrées highlight premium cuts including filet mignon, New York strip and ribeye, alongside composed dishes celebrating bold regional flavors.

One of the most playful additions is the elevated guacamole experience, customizable with enhancements such as roasted bone marrow, mezcal-compressed pineapple and even caviar.

Seasonal, chef-driven dishes ensure options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan diners.

Desserts and a dedicated bar experience

Dessert continues the indulgence with cast-iron apple crisp, eight-layer heirloom carrot cake and a toasted s’mores sundae.

For a more relaxed evening, a dedicated bar menu features shareable bites like a Wagyu ranch burger and tacos filled with guajillo-braised beef, al pastor pork and honeynut squash carnitas.

The cocktail program leans into Southwest flavors, spotlighting smoky mezcal creations, ranch vodka cocktails and thoughtfully crafted non-alcoholic options under the resort’s Free Spirited by Loews Hotels initiative.

Planning your visit

Flying V Restaurant will be open daily for dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, with extended hours until 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Reservations open Feb. 6 via Resy for dining beginning Feb. 20. For private events, guests may contact the resort directly at (520) 615-5497.

To learn more, visit loewshotels.com/ventana-canyon/dining