Plentiful $20.11 summer dining beckons

More than 30 restaurants affiliated with the locals-only dining group have signed on for its $20.11 summer-special series, each one offering a unique meal deal for $20.11 - excluding tax and tip. Meals are for one, unless otherwise stated. Starting times vary per restaurant, but most begin on Memorial Day and end on Labor Day. Call ahead for specific hours when these deals are offered.

Acacia Real Food & Cocktails - 3001 E. Skyline Drive. One-pound lobster, boiled potatoes, corn on the cob and coleslaw at the bar. 232-0101.

Bluefin Seafood Bistro - 7053 N. Oracle Road. One-pound lobster with drawn butter, Texmati rice and seasonal veggies. 531-8500.

Boca - 828 E. Speedway. One appetizer, two tacos with rice and beans and two beers. 777-8134.

Bushi - 4689 E. Speedway. Any roll and a bottle of TY KU sake or a teriyaki dish, appetizer and a bottle of Bokbunjajoo. 325-6552.

Café 54 - 54 E. Pennington St. Two entrees, two fountain sodas, coffees or iced teas, and dessert. 622-1907.

Caffe Luce - 943 E. University Blvd. Any two pounds of coffee. 207-5504.

Chad's Steakhouse and Saloon - 3001 N. Swan Road. A New York strip steak meal with a side salad, bread, beans and a glass of wine or slice of cheesecake. 881-1802.

Cup Café - 311 E. Congress St. Seafood skewers with grilled summer vegetables, a house salad and a white sangria. 798-1618.

Dakota Café - 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Chicken stroganoff with a Caesar salad. 298-7188.

Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails - 136 S. Sixth Ave. Two lunch entrees and two fresh fruit ice pops. 623-7700.

Delectables Restaurant - 533 N. Fourth Ave. Bistro plate with crab cakes, strawberry salad, gazpacho, a lemon bar and a glass of lemonade (substitute a glass of chardonnay for $2). 884-9289.

Eclectic Cafe - 7053 E. Tanque Verde Road. Two burros and two iced teas. 885-2842.

Elle Wine Bistro - 2970 N. Campbell Ave. Ten tapas selections and any beverage valued at $8 or less. 327-0500.

Feast - 3719 E. Speedway. Two glasses of wine and two appetizers at the bar during happy hour. 326-9363.

Frankie's South Philly Cheesesteaks - 2574 N. Campbell Ave. Any two 9-inch sandwiches or large salads, one large french fry or small side salad, two small sodas and one children's meal. 795-2665.

Ghini's French Caffe - 1803 E. Prince Road. Two eggs provencal with two coffees or orange juices and strawberry shortcake. 326-9095.

Jonathan's Cork - 6320 E. Tanque Verde Road. Sautéed fresh Mexican sea bass with an orange chipotle glaze or a grilled sirloin skirt steak with fresh green chile. Soup or salad included with both. 296-1631.

Kingfisher Bar & Grill - 2564 E. Grant Road. One entree special per road trip from its annual summer road trip series, focusing on cuisine from different parts of the country. 323-7739.

Las Brasas - 2928 E. 22nd St. A meal for two that includes chicken or beef fajitas or enchiladas, with rice and beans, drinks and flan. 881-6077.

La Cocina at Old Town Artisans - 201 N. Court Ave. Edamame hummus appetizer, a mushroom pistachio paté appetizer and a bottle of house wine. 622-0351.

La Fuente - 1749 N. Oracle Road. Two lunch buffets and two beverages. 623-8659.

Le Rendez-Vous - 3844 E. Fort Lowell Road. One appetizer, one entree and one glass of wine. 323-7373.

Lodge on the Desert - 306 N. Alvernon Way. Any entree from the summer dinner menu and one glass of premium wine on tap. 320-2014.

Magpies Gourmet Pizza - Four locations, including 4654 E. Speedway. Any medium specialty pizza and a one-topping medium pizza. 795-5977.

Mama Louisa's - 2041 S. Craycroft Road. Soup and salad bar, "Joe's Special" entree, cannoli and a glass of house wine or non-alcoholic drink. 790-4702.

Miguel's at La Posada - 5900 N. Oracle Road. Three-course meal with your choice of Azteca salad or tortilla soup to start, a coconut mahi mahi entree and flan for dessert. 887-3777.

Pasco Kitchen + Lounge - 820 E. University Blvd. Half portion of the veggie market salad, a big boy burger and a glass of select beer or wine. 882-8013.

Pastiche - 3025 N. Campbell Ave. Bourbon-glazed salmon with a baby greens salad. 325-3333.

Renee's Organic Oven - 7065 E. Tanque Verde Road. Peperonata pizza and two glasses of pure organic house wine. 886-0484.

Ric's Cafe - 5605 E. River Road. Chicken marsala, salad and cheesecake. 577-7272.

Risky Business - All three locations, including 250 S. Craycroft Road. Any pizza except build-your-own pizzas, with two glasses of house wine. 584-1605.

Rocco's Little Chicago - 2707 E. Broadway. Large thin-crust pizza with two toppings and a double-sized house salad. 321-1860.

Tavolino Ristorante Italiano - 2890 E. Skyline Drive. Two salads, one margherita pizza and two glasses of house wine. 531-1913.

Venice Restaurant & Pizzeria - 7848 E. Wrightstown Road. Two spaghetti and meat sauce entrees with salad and garlic bread. 885-8946.

Want more?

Go beyond the $20.11 summer deals with these other restaurant specials.

Dry River Pizza Company - 800 N. Kolb Road. Half-priced wine on Tuesdays. 298-5555.

Jasper's Neighborhood Restaurant & Bar - 6370 N. Campbell Ave. Two ceviche tostadas and a pint of Sierra Nevada Summer Ale. $7. 577-0326.

Maynards Market & Kitchen - 400 N. Toole Ave. Seafood skewers menu special for $11.99. White sangria for $5. Special wine tastings, showcasing wines from around Europe, will take place Fridays from June through August. Special wine dinners will be held on the last Friday of each month. Five beers for $5 are offered every Sunday at 5 p.m. 545-0577.

OM Modern Asian Kitchen - 1765 E. River Road. Wine specials. Also, one sushi roll, salad and glass of wine for $10. 299-7815.

Sauce - three locations, including 7117 N. Oracle Road. Summer sampler that includes a pizza, salad and two glasses of red or white wine. $20. 297-8575.

The Grill at Hacienda Del Sol - 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Road. Three tequilas paired with three tacos for $16 on Thursdays. Special "comfort food" menu on Sunday. Also, daily wine specials. 529-3500.