Best Historic Restaurants in South Tucson

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Maynards

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Tucson

Booked 21 times today

Nestled in the historic train depot, Maynards offers an authentic dining experience featuring locally-inspired dishes, an award-winning wine list, and hand-crafted cocktails. Market-driven and fueled by a passion for the Southwest, Maynards delights guests with ephemeral seasonal dishes that celebrate the harvests of the Sonoran Desert in an elegant, romantic atmosphere. Downtown Tucson’s Historic East End is both a destination and a hub for those seeking the heart of urban Tucson.

2. The Cup Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(2115)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tucson

Booked 27 times today

Recently awarded "Top 100 Neighborhood Gems in America" by OpenTable!Reservations are highly recommended for dinner due to limited indoor seating and high demand for patio seating. During breakfast and lunch we do not accept reservations, *EXCEPT* on these holidays: Easter, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.The Cup Café is a downtown Tucson tradition with a reputation for delicious, inspired fare, alive with flavor. A full-service, historic modern bistro, The Cup Café appeals to locals and visitors alike.Enjoy the variety of The Cup’s all-day menu and the fresh, delectable, and ever-changing daily features. Selections include build-your-own omelets, unique salads, great appetizers, full-course entrees, classic sandwiches, as well as vegan and vegetarian options.The Cup also proudly features homemade desserts, baked in-house, as well as a comfortable and expansive outdoor patio, full-service bar, unique signature cocktails, and intriguing wine selections.Thank you!

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3. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(1308)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tucson

Booked 25 times today

REILLY offers modern Italian food in a casual urban setting. Our menu features smalls, salads, craft pizzas, fresh house-made pastas, desserts and craft drinks. If you are looking for outdoor dining, check out our Beer Garden and rooftop-now open! Rooftop and Beer Garden dining are open seating, order at the counter.

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4. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

4.6

Exceptional(581)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Tucson

Booked 24 times today

Nestled in the cross section of Downtown Tucson and Historic 4th Avenue, OBON Tucson is located in the heart of Tucson’s entertainment district on Congress Street. With a polished casual approach, OBON is the spot for an unconventional and memorable dining experience. The menu features an array of starters, steamed buns, ramen and sushi, as well as an expansive list of inventive and thoughtful cocktails.

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5. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

4.2

Awesome(692)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tucson

Booked 13 times today

UPDATE: HUB is currently operating out of PLAYGROUND until early fall 2024Located on historic Congress Street in Tucson, HUB is right in the heart of all the excitement that downtown has to offer. Our dining room gives warm romantic vibes, while our patio comes to life with the greenery, and night life. With our locally sourced ingredients, we’ve created an elevated American cuisine while embracing the taste of the southwest. Make sure you leave room for our famous homemade ice cream with flavors such as Bourbon Almond Brittle and Oatmeal Cookie Dough. We’re also proud to offer our dine-in guests complimentary valet or self parking for 2 hours. This service is offered at The AC Hotel, located directly behind HUB. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

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6. Arizona Inn Main Dining Room

4.5

Awesome(1561)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Midtown

The Arizona Inn is an historic resort spread over 14 tranquil acres of gardens, flowers and lawns in the heart of mid-town Tucson. The Inn offers AAA Four Diamond Award winning dining in our Main Dining Room with cathedral-ceiling and fireplace as well as our more intimate Catlin Room with views of the gardens. The Dining Room provides legendary service in an elegant yet comfortable setting for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Chef Allison combines classic cuisine with seasonal ingredients and innovative techniques. The menus change with the seasons to feature the freshest ingredients. Wine Spectator has recognized the wine list with an Award of Excellence. The Audubon Bar, with live piano music nightly and patio seating, provides a perfect setting for enjoying a classic cocktail.

7. Cielos

4.5

Awesome(1291)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 15 times today

Cielos at Lodge on the Desert offers one of the best dining options in Southern Arizona. Dine on contemporary seasonal cuisine that pays tribute to Southwest ingredients. Complemented by classic craft cocktails featuring local spirits and a delectable wine list, Cielos is the perfect place for a romantic night out or a casual happy hour with friends.The intimate space is framed with floor-to-ceiling windows and overlooks a spacious secluded Saltillo-tiled outdoor private patio featuring bistro string lighting, a four-sided, tiled fireplace for optimal year-round al fresco dining. Cielos and its Bar both reflect a genuine, richly authentic Southern Arizona historic charm and ambience including rough-hewn artist-design hand-painted wood beams, Mexican tin chandeliers, floating potted plants and shade sails.

8. PY Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(2356)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • West Tucson

Booked 10 times today

Located in the beautiful and historic Southern Tucson River Valley, PY Steak is a world class Forbes Four Star operation with an international wine list of over 450 selections and world class cuisine. Call Award Winning and community driven Chef Ryan Clark, to arrange your once in a lifetime experience.

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9. Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge at the Hacienda Del Sol

4.3

Awesome(776)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican / Southwestern • Avondale

Booked 15 times today

Step into the open-air haven of Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge at Hacienda del Sol and enjoy the refreshing desert breeze and captivating surroundings. Delight in a feast for the senses, from al fresco dining and signature drinks to live melodies, all crafting a unique gastronomic journey in the heart of Tucson, AZ. Within our historic hotel's dining oasis, our skilled chefs infuse innovation into every dish - whether it's tapas, tacos, or any culinary masterpiece in between.We do allow pets and we even have a pet menu!

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Cathy
Baltimore / Maryland •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Totally a Tucson Treasure! Thank you Richard Oseran for your continued innovation in the culinary world!
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MaynardsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Tucson
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4.5
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Joshua
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined today
My bride and I shared the broccolini and the ricotta toast, which were fabulous. Then we split the arugula and prosciutto pie and orecchiette pasta, and again—home run! Nice ambience. Industrial decor. Service friendly, timely and kind. Love it!
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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Tucson
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4.6
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Christine
Tucson •2 reviews
4.0
Dined today
The HUB and Playground are all one now, so the experience was completely different. We went to the HUB for particular menu items such as Ahi Nachos and Brussels Sprouts that were no longer presented. The food was good, but the menu selection was limited.
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HUB Restaurant & Ice CreameryPrice: Moderate• American• Tucson
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4.2
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Tom
Tucson •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
A busy night for The Cup, but servers did not get frazzled, We were attended to promptly. Our order was simple, but delicious. That burger of theirs is terrific. Haven't been to The Cup in a long time, but we'll be sure to get back there sooner. BTW, kudos to the greeter who really kept her cool while a small hurricane of activity was going on around her.
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The Cup CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tucson
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4.8
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Alex
Los Angeles •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was AMAZING!!! The drinks seemed to take a very long time but tasted great. Put on the reservation that we were celebrating a birthday and the hostess mentioned it but never told our server so it wasn’t a very special experience.
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OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - TucsonPrice: Expensive• Asian• Tucson
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4.6

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Maynards

2. The Cup Cafe

3. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

5. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

6. Arizona Inn Main Dining Room

7. Cielos

8. PY Steakhouse

9. Terraza Garden Patio & Lounge at the Hacienda Del Sol

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