Tucson’s fine dining scene blends Southwest charm with world-class cuisine, offering unforgettable meals in stunning settings. From award-winning steakhouses to elegant garden patios, these restaurants turn dinner into a delicious event.
🍷 Downtown Maynards
400 N Toole Avenue • (520) 545 0577 • maynardstucson.com
Open Daily: 5 PM–9 PM; bar opens at 4 PM
Downtown Maynards delivers classic Tucson fine dining with attentive service, refined ambiance and an impressive menu. Grab a seat at the bar and sip something delicious—I recommend the Amoroso Sour which many say is the best in town. When it comes to dessert don’t even think of passing up the chocolate torte—it is rich, decadent and worth sharing.
Tip: Arrive early for a stylish bar drink before dinner and savor the relaxed chic atmosphere.
🥩 Charro Steak
188 E Broadway Blvd • (520) 485 1922 • charrosteak.com
Open Daily: 11 AM–10 PM
A sibling to El Charro Restaurant, Charro Steak continues the high quality food and service in steakhouse style. Begin your meal with tableside guacamole prepared hot on request then enjoy steaks made from all‑natural 100 percent local beef. If there is room finish with the Dulceria Sample Board to taste a trio of desserts made in house.
Tip: Ask for your guacamole picante to really bring the flavor.
🐟 Charro Del Rey (Seafood)
178 E Broadway Blvd • (520) 645 1922 • charrodelrey.com
Open Daily: 11 AM–10 PM
Located next door to Charro Steak this seafood focused restaurant dishes up generous plates with elegant sauces and side flavors. Each entrée is beautifully presented and freshly prepared so that flavors shine. The Champagne Fried Strawberries topped with whiskey cream make for a light but indulgent dessert treat.
Tip: Share the Champagne Fried Strawberries—delightfully sweet without being overpowering.
🌄 The Grill at Hacienda del Sol
5501 N Hacienda del Sol Road • (520) 299 1501 • haciendadelsol.com
Open Daily: 5 PM–9 PM; Sunday Brunch 10 AM–2 PM
Perched along the Catalina foothills Hacienda del Sol serves award‑worthy New American cuisine using produce from its organic garden paired with 800 bottle wine selections. The Grill’s mountain‑view dining room and Terraza Outdoor Patio are perfect for savoring one of their themed Sunday brunches or a glass of vino under the pines.
Tip: Reserve a seat on the patio and ask about their next live music themed brunch.
🌵 Jonathan’s Cork
6320 E Tanque Verde Road • (520) 296 1631 • jonathanscork.com
Open Tue–Thu: 11 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sat: 11 AM–10 PM; Sun: 10 AM–8 PM; Closed Mon
Chef and owner Jonathan Landeen crafts award‑winning Southwestern dishes with creative flair. Enjoy starters like soup or entree salads followed by options like venison ostrich or bison. Wines are hand‑picked and the house‑made desserts top it all off.
Tip: Ask what’s fresh today—the chef features specials inspired by seasonal ingredients.
🌅 Flying V Bar & Grill (Ventana Canyon)
7000 N Resort Drive • (520) 299 2020 • loewshotels.com/ventana‑canyon/dining
Open Daily: 11 AM–9 PM
Located in Ventana Canyon Resort this mountain‑cliffside restaurant features Modern American cuisine infused with Southwestern flavors. Feast on house‑made tableside guacamole paired with flavorful tequila‑based drinks and cocktails alongside views of the Catalina Mountains.
Tip: Request a patio table for sunset dinner and sample a flight from their impressive tequila list of nearly 70.
🇮🇹 Primo at JW Marriott Starr Pass
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd • (520) 791 6071 • primofoodandwine.com
Open Daily: 5 PM–9 PM
Located in the JW Marriott Starr Pass, Primo offers an elegant scratch‑made menu rooted in Italian, Mediterranean and Spanish traditions, with organic produce sourced from regional farms. The Primo Garden dining room frames sweeping desert sunset views—perfect for a celebratory evening.
Tip: Request a Primo Garden view seat and don’t miss their homemade focaccia—it might be the best you’ve ever had.
