Best restaurants near me in Downtown Tucson, AZ

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1. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

4.4

Awesome(617)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • Downtown Tucson

Booked 20 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.

2. Maynards

4.5

Awesome(2404)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 12 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.

3. The Cup Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(2160)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 22 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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4. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(1350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown Tucson

Booked 21 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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5. Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.7

Exceptional(31)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Tucson

Booked 5 times today

We are a family owned business that began serving the Tucson community in the 90’s by foodtrucks. Our first location, El Sur Restaurant, has become a staple in Tucson over the last 20 years.Come support our sister concept, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, in Downtown Tucson!

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6. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

4.4

Awesome(725)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 20 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!

7. Bata

4.7

Exceptional(1177)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

Booked 19 times today

Bata is a restaurant designed to celebrate the best our region has to offer. We cook over a live oak fire, on our custom fabricated hearth. Our menu changes daily. We mill AZ grown grain in house, daily. We focus on whole animal butchery, done in house. We have an extensive fermentation program. Our bar program largely focuses on wines that are organic, biodynamic, and produced with minimal intervention. The cocktail list highlights the best products of the season, with a carefully curated list of spirits from across the globe. We believe that our hospitality is just as important as the food and beverages we put on the table. We do not encourage our restaurant for young children. We do not have any highchairs in house and ask that you please bring your own if it is required. We do not offer any outdoor seating. Private dining, kitchen counter and large party seating available. Email hello@batatucson.com for inquiries.

8. Agustin Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(2475)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson

New American Cuisine.Happy Hour Drinks Every Day from 3-5!

9. Tito and Pep

4.9

Exceptional(2340)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southwest • Midtown

Booked 29 times today

Tito & Pep is a bright venue in midtown Tucson providing exceptional service, quality food and beverage, in a convivial, relaxed atmosphere. We hope to establish ourselves as a true hub, woven into the fabric of one of Tucson's most vibrant areas. The focus of the experience at Tito and Pep is mesquite-fired cuisine, as well as a full-service beverage menu featuring quality beer, wine, & cocktails. Applying over 20 years of experience gained across the U.S. and abroad, Chef & Owner John Martinez draws influence from the multi-cultural history of the region and from his travels, to create a cuisine that is vibrant and delicious.

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10. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

4.4

Awesome(2824)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 33 times today

At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. Join us at happy hour for ice cold beer and our famous soft pretzels with provolone fondue. At dinner, a signature cocktail and slow braised 36-hour pork ribs are a perfect pair. While you and your crew enjoy damn good food and drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes. Come hang out and stay a while.

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Vaca
New Mexico •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time here and will be back! Excellent food, service, location for a night downtown. Great find
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Chela's Latin CuisinePrice: Moderate• Mexican• Downtown Tucson
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4.7
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Utah •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was amazing. Our server was incredibly helpful. Our food was phenomenal, and we really loved the sparkling sake.
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The Cup CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
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4.6
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Bill
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good food in a comfortable setting along with a very nice service team.
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MaynardsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
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4.5
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LisaVIP
Houston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Tasty food and excellent service. It was a little loud but we did go on a Friday evening. Definitely recommend the Brussels sprouts appetizer and the mushroom pizza.
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Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown Tucson
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4.7
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Kathryn
San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was great. The service spectacular! We really enjoyed ourselves. We'll be back.
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OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - TucsonPrice: Expensive• Asian• Downtown Tucson
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4.4

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1. OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson

2. Maynards

3. The Cup Cafe

4. Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink - Downtown

5. Chela's Latin Cuisine

6. HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

7. Bata

8. Agustin Kitchen

9. Tito and Pep

10. Culinary Dropout - Tucson

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