Chef José Andrés brings his innovative dining concept, Bar Mar, to VAI Resort. The first José Andrés Group restaurant in Arizona will feature brilliant renditions of iconic seafood classics. Fresh oysters piled on mounds of sparkling ice. Ceviches that taste of the ocean. Chef José Andrés’ artful interpretations of timeless seafood favorites like fried calamari and lobster rolls. Located in The Villas at VAI Resort, Bar Mar is a true celebration of the bounty of the sea, with modern takes on classics you know and love, festive cocktails, and a bright, beautiful space that interweaves the nautical with the elegant.
Seafood, Spanish
JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP COMES TO ARIZONA
José Andrés Group, founded by Chef José Andrés, brings to life innovative dining concepts and impactful storytelling that showcase the power of food to transform communities. With 40 restaurant concepts across major cities in the United States, José Andrés Group offers a range of culinary experiences from food trucks to Michelin-starred fine dining. In 2021, the group expanded its vision with José Andrés Media, a production company sharing the rich stories and culture of food through multimedia platforms.
"We're thrilled to open our first restaurant in Arizona in this new epicenter for entertainment," said Sam Bakhshandehpour, CEO of José Andrés Group. "Creating culinary experiences that capture the thrill of discovery is what we do best and will bring here to VAI Resort."
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Meet José Andrés
Born in Spain, where he learned the craft of cooking first from his parents and then in the kitchen of Ferran Adrià’s groundbreaking avant-garde restaurant elBulli – José Andrés immigrated to the United States in 1991, first to New York City and later to Washington, D.C., where he and his partners established a group of restaurants that has earned countless fans and won numerous awards over the years.
DISCOVER BAR MAR
In December 2023, the MICHELIN Guide added Bar Mar to its list of Selected Restaurants in Chicago. It’s an honor to be on this list with some of the best restaurants in the city and around the country, and the team looks forward to bringing that excellence to Arizona.
Wine Spectator Award Winners
José Andrés Group celebrates over a dozen restaurants that have received this year’s Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. We’re proud to offer a global portfolio of wine, representing the best regions in the world, from Spain to California to Lebanon and everywhere in between. We hope to share a glass with you soon!
IN THE NEWS
We're excited to share that our newest restaurant partnership is making headlines as Arizona's first of its kind! This groundbreaking venue combines innovative dining with a unique concept that's already creating a buzz. See below to discover what sets us apart.