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A photo of The Cup Cafe restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2160)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown 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!
A photo of Nook - Tucson restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(301)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 2 times today
Enjoy exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere at Nook. It's a wonderful spot for enjoying a delicious meal while catching up with old acquaintances over lunch. Nook is located just south of the Prima County Public Library on East Congress Street. It opened in 2015 and has become a trendy eatery that serves up New American cuisine. Owners Nikki and Matt Thompson along with Todd Anderson are fellow Tucsonans who love their community. Local artists have work showcased throughout this contemporary restaurant. Nook also prides itself on serving up locally sourced food. Try the Godfather Benedict with prosciutto, arugula, poached egg hollandaise and balsamic drizzle for breakfast, or come down during lunch for a green corn tamale pie with cabbage salad. It offers take-out service and is open for breakfast and lunch during the week. This restaurant also serves brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
A photo of OBON + Sushi + Bar + Ramen - Tucson restaurant
4.4
Awesome(617)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Downtown Tucson
Booked 29 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.
A photo of HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery restaurant
4.4
Awesome(725)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Tucson
Booked 6 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!
A photo of Chela's Latin Cuisine restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(31)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Tucson
Booked 14 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!
A photo of St Cruz at the Leo Kent restaurant
3.7
Very Good(54)
Price: Expensive
• American • South Tucson
Booked 1 time today
St. Cruz restaurant inside The Leo Kent sources many local ingredients for the menu and features local beers, wines, and liquor in the bar. It is inspired by the Santa Cruz River, which ran through Tucson and gave sustenance to generations of Tucsonans.
A photo of Agustin Kitchen restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2475)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Tucson
New American Cuisine.Happy Hour Drinks Every Day from 3-5!
A photo of Culinary Dropout - Tucson restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2825)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 30 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.
A photo of Arizona Inn Main Dining Room restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1550)
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 Fonte 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.
A photo of Le Rendez-vous Bistro & Restaurant Francais restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2732)
Price: Expensive
• French • Foothills
Booked 21 times today
This is the perfect place for an impressive business engagement or a romantic interlude. A distinguished wine Cellar and exquisite desserts promise a memorable dining experience. Now offering a bistro fare lunch.

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  • Vaca
    New Mexico •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day 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
    4.7
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    Utah •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 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
    4.6
  • Bob
    Phoenix / Arizona •130 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The first thing you can't help to notice is the amazing remodeling that's taken place. The room has a great ambience & tasteful decor. New menus & a few intriguing new entrees. We split a generous amount of mussels as a shared app. Perfectly cleaned & cooked, a generous portion. They were cooked with sausage & seasoned with a zip. Crostini served for dipping. Gnocchi were new on the menu & they were quickly devoured. I asked the server if they'd make up a sandwich that's on lunch menu only. It's a simple turkey melt. Sounds pretty ordinary I admit but these folks serve one up so deliciously tender & juicy served with parmesian fries, yum. It would be nice at some point to have someone knowledable about wines to help develop more depth to their current selections & take on more substantial wines. But the quality of the food more than makes up for my spoiled wine habit. I've been going to Napa annually for about 50 years now, eating at some places with friends more than some of the locals. Food & service here, worth repeating.
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    HUB Restaurant & Ice CreameryPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Tucson
    4.4
  • Cathy
    Tucson •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I recommend reservations if you are going for Sunday Brunch. Today was our second Sunday trying their brunch menu. Last week my husband had the Tamale pie which he totally devoured! I had the folded eggs with ham and hash browns all excellent. Today we both had the Nook special. Choice of 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon and 2 griddle cakes with syrup. Other than my scrambled eggs needed to be cooked a tad longer it was all excellent. Next week I am deciding between the Honey Chipotle Eggs Benedict and the Banana Griddle cakes with side of their awesome thick bacon. Will report next Sunday!
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    Nook - TucsonPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Tucson
    4.8
  • Kathryn
    San Francisco Bay Area •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 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
    4.4
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