Get the app
Tucson FoodieCelebrating local food, drink, and community.
MaynardsTucson City of Gastronomy Certified Restaurant

Maynards

Contemporary AmericanNew AmericanSouthwestTucsonDowntown

Permanently closed

This spot has closed for good. We're keeping the page around for the memories — it no longer appears in our guides or recommendations.

[Note: Maynards is temporarily closed for Summer 2025. "We will reopen at the end of August and look forward to welcoming our customers back." Keep up with Maynards on Instagram for updates.] Maynards offers an elegant dining experience within the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot. The interior features a polished bar and arched windows beneath a painted ceiling, creating a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere. Guests can enjoy views of the herb garden, patio, and passing trains, adding to the restaurant's unique charm. The menu showcases standout dishes like the Crispy Brussels Sprouts with mustard butterscotch, pork belly pastrami, and Marcona almonds. Another guest favorite is the Blue Crab Spaghetti, prepared with squid ink pasta, Calabrian chile, lemon cream sauce, and basil crumb. Maynards also offers a selection of craft cocktails and an extensive wine list, rounding out a refined and memorable dining experience.

Links

Dishes We Love Here

Blue Crab Spaghetti

Blue Crab Spaghetti

Pomegranate Granita

Pomegranate Granita

Featured in These Guides

GuideYour Guide to the 2024 Agave Heritage Festival DinnersGuideThe Ultimate Tucson Restaurant Bucket ListGuideLove is on the Menu: Tucson’s Most Romantic RestaurantsGuideYour Guide to Sonoran Restaurant Week 2023

Featured in Our Coverage

ArticleBest Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in May & June 2026ArticlePenelope Pizza to take over former Maynards space downtownArticleEaster Dine-In and To-Go Options in Tucson (2025)ArticleAgave Heritage Dinner: Food, Tequila, and Tradition at MaynardsArticleBest Things the Tucson Foodie Team Tasted in March 2025

Similar spots nearby

Cup CafeNew American · TucsonHotel CongressNew American · Tucson5 PointsAmerican · TucsonEl Mezquite Grill & TaqueriaMexican · TucsonGentle Ben's BrewingBar Food · TucsonJoJo's RestaurantSouthwest · TucsonMercado San AgustinMexican · TucsonNookBrunch · Tucson

Advertisement

Follow @TucsonFoodie136.2K followers
IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.IOU Sushi III has closed. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant on North Oracle Road announced the news on Facebook after about 10 years in Tucson. “This is the hardest post I’ve had to write,” the owners said. The post continued, “we have met some great friends who have become family to us.” Tucson Foodie first visited the restaurant in 2017, when it operated as IOU Sushi IV. Read the full story on tucsonfoodie.com.
THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.THE FALL SOUTHERN AZ HOME SHOW RETURNS OCT. 16-18 WITH TWO BIG CULINARY HEADLINERS🔥 @Tcctucson welcomes award-winning pitmaster @Sloanrinaldi for an “All Things Brisket” demo at 2:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, followed by a meet-and-greet. Three-time Iron Chef Tucson champion @Chef_antbanks of @Obonsushi takes the Culinary Showcase Stage Saturday at noon. The show will also feature 200+ vendors, food trucks, pet-friendly attractions, adoptable animals, HGTV’s Matt Blashaw, the Kids Market, and more. WHEN: Oct. 16-18 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. WHERE: TCC 📍260 S. Church Ave. TICKETS: $8 | $4 with discount coupon | Kids 12 & under free SPECIAL ADMISSION: • Friday: Seniors 65+ free; half-price for military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers with ID • Saturday: Half-price for seniors and the same groups • Sunday (Heroes Day): Seniors half-price; military, veterans, first responders, police, firefighters & teachers free with ID ALL DAYS: $2 admission from 3-5 p.m. Free parking in Convention Center Lot B.
Anne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyonAnne Rysdale built @sheltercocktaillounge in 1961 with concrete walls, lava rock, and Cold War nerves. Today, owners Pam Santangelo and Kevin Breutzmann keep the Tucson bar exactly as regulars remember it. Inside, martinis share space with JFK memorabilia, a vintage atomic chandelier, and a suit of armor named Charlie. “Tucson is changing so much, but this has stayed the same. It’s a time capsule,” Santangelo said. Read @sea_lyon’s article on Tucsonfoodie.com Photos by @sea_lyon
Scratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜 @ikkyu.tucson @jaramencurry @kiwamiramenbar @kukai___ @marujapanesenoodle @maruplusaz @obonsushi @raijinramen @theramenbartucson @tossfriedchickennramen More guides on Tucsonfoodie.comScratch-made Japanese ramen goes far beyond instant noodles, with rich broths like tonkotsu, miso, and shoyu. Tucson has more specialty ramen shops than you might expect. Here’s where to find them around town.🍜 @ikkyu.tucson @jaramencurry @kiwamiramenbar @kukai___ @marujapanesenoodle @maruplusaz @obonsushi @raijinramen @theramenbartucson @tossfriedchickennramen More guides on Tucsonfoodie.com