Maynard's is top notch! The service is always exceptional and the food is amazing. It is on the pricier side but totally worth it for a special night out. The chef's board comes with a variety of meats and cheeses and crackers, etc. It was a great start to my meal. The complimentary barrio bread is a great touch too. I ordered the short rib which comes with squash and carrots. It was so tender and flavorful. Finally, I tasted the tiramisu cheesecake. I am not a huge tiramisu lover but I enjoyed the cheesecake flavoring. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Maynards - Short Rib - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Great find in Tucson. I had the short ribs while my wife had the pappardelle. Both were incredible. We ordered the focaccia bread to start and almost ruined our dinner by eating so much of the delicious focaccia bread. Excellent service, wine was fantastic as well. We will find another occasion to return, that is for sure. read more

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We aren't religious but the Easter menu looked decadent so we decided to splurge. It was $55 a person for a four course meal. First course: scones and breads Second course: cauliflower veloute Third course: Scottish salmon or gnocchi Fourth course: fruit tart or carrot cake (There were more options but that's what we had) Everything was interesting and had little twists to it like pistachio/walnuts, orange flavors, etc. I would definitely come again for these special meals. read more

Maynards - Easter special tart and carrot cake - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I like the vibe, a refurbished railroad place serving healthy choices. This was my 2nd time here and both sandwiches I've gotten were enjoyable. The grilled cheese was delicious, cheese melted just right with crisp in the outside and this go round I got the blt with the Chipotle mayo and it was Scrumptious... After ever bite. The bacon was just right, the avocado was fresh as well as the tomatoes and a pickle on the side! I also tried one of their juices, not made there but offered in their drink section, Ralph and Charlie's Kiwi and pineapple juice was good, not sour and a bit refreshing. read more

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Food, service, ambience were all great! Dockside was a great place to be on a warm summer afternoon!

My first review for Maynard's was pretty close to gushing. For so many visits, they could do no wrong by me. Unfortunately, in the last half dozen plus times that we've been here for lunch/brunch, this has not been the case. The service still stinks. They're very nice, but they're not very attentive. I can't understand what the deal is. They seem to have plenty of staff for the few tables that they have. It's slow to order drinks, get drinks, order food, etc. -- everything from the start of the meal to the finish. One waiter thought scallions were leeks. I am still not sure what flavor the tea is after having it on five different occasions, because different waiters call it different things. The staff turns over quite often, so I'm wondering what's going on here. The food is inconsistent. I've never been to a place where the same dish can look and taste so differently visit to visit. I've had amazing Cuban sandwiches, and I've also had Cubans loaded with mustard, with ripped apart bread that didn't hold the sandwich together. I've had scrambled eggs that were absolutely delectable, and I've had scrambled eggs so loaded with herbs that they were more green than yellow. Surprisingly, the herby eggs had no salt and they forgot to add the gruyere cheese, so they were still pretty flavorless. Same goes for other dishes. They really need to figure out how to get the food to be more consistent. Some variation is fine, but the same dish shouldn't be amazing one day, and inedible the next. The biggest issue: the cleanliness. They've given us carafes of water that were encrusted with debris on the inside of them, with the water. Twice. The coffee mugs and water glasses that are set on the tables commonly have debris caked on them. Luckily, today, we were seated at a table for 4, because 3 of the 4 mugs were filthy. The spoon given to me for my coffee had a grimy-like bit of stuff smeared on it. I used a butter knife to stir my coffee instead. Their dishwasher stinks, or the person pre-rinsing the dishes stinks. Either way, it's disgusting to eat and drink from plates and mugs that have other people's leftover food bits on them. Frankly, it's unacceptable. I don't have the heart to give Maynards 2 stars, but part of me thinks they deserve it for the cleanliness issues alone. Some patrons do look and care about that stuff. I sincerely hope that the management or owner reads this and takes it into consideration. We've been to Maynards probably approaching two dozen times now. When Maynards is good, it's really good, and we love going there. But when it's filthy, when the food is not its best, and when the wait staff is horrible, I don't want anything to do with the place. With some decent management, none of these things should be a problem for a restaurant that has most of the pieces already. read more

Maynards - Croque Madame. - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I reserve review updates for "update worthy" moments like, did a business drastically change for the good or bad? Or things like a menu update and in this case, a total reno and menu update. Wow! Maynard's really outdid themselves with the new market set-up, so much, that I really think the markets needs its own Yelp listing, and I've been urging them for too long, and I can't wait for hat to happen because I'm too excited to review their new digs. First things first: the interior is totally renovated showcasing a huge deli area that boasts a lot more counter space and several menus-breakfast, lunch, deli and dessert. The space feels cafeteria-esque in a way and I like it. The deli case offerings rotate daily serving fresh dishes like chicken salad, truffled egg salad, grilled vegetables, roasted chicken, grilled polenta and even daily specials like Coq au vin. From the deli I ordered the grilled polenta with mushrooms and broccolini . And roasted chicken. I enjoyed very much. Mynbf ordered then sandwich lunch special I also enjoyed sneaking a bite or two. We tried to order a side of truffled egg salad but were told they were only available in pint size, so we went without. I would suggest that they offer portion sizes for the deli goods that are smaller than a pint, as there's plenty of things that would be suitable as a side dish. After perusing a bit, I took note of some other awesome changes like the Isabella's Ice Cream fridge and the cheesecake in a cup from Cup Cafe. That's not even including their pastry section. I have yet to try a cappuccino from that glorious machine they have in the market, but Iwill be back! I'm super pleased with the changes. The food was always good, but now there are more offerings and a beer and wine bar. Bravo Maynard's! read more

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This was our best meal on our weekend trip to Tucson. The only con was the parking, but you can definitely take advantage of their valet services, which we should've done. Instead, we paid $5 to park in a lot. The restaurant is unique with different themes: the market and the kitchen. We decided to dine in the kitchen indoors. Our server was friendly and attentive. We ordered two cocktail drinks: mine was a red sangria. We ordered the appetizer mussels with frittes and the house special pasta: fettuccine with sun dried tomato cream sauce. They split the pasta for us, which was nice. Everything was savory and my red sangria was perfect! It packed a punch of flavor and alcohol to keep me happy. Overall, it was a great dining experience. Total of our bill: a little over $60 before tip. I highly recommend visiting if you are in town. read more

Maynards - Housemade pasta: fettuccine with sun dried cream (split) - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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The bus person was downright creepy and rude! The ambience was nice, and the food wasn't all that bad. read more

I wanted to know firsthand what the hype was all about with this place. I took one of my best friends to this location. CLASSY all the way. The decor is dark, which makes it GREAT! The Prince Edward Island Mussels were delicious. While we did enjoy the Pommes frites, the serving was too large. The cheese plate was decent, but the cheese was smelly. The waiter did warn us about the smell. While it was smelly, it was good. Overall, it was decent, but a little pricey. I would be inclined to go back for a special meal. read more

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What a sparkling gem of a restaurant! It was a tad tricky to get here... driving over cable car tracks and whipping weird u turns -I'm glad it was 6:40 am on a Saturday so no traffic! Parking meters take quarters, and it's 25 cents per 15 min It's tucked into a large breezeway, just keep walking. Turn right and there you are, dark wood and stainless steel, modern and antique blended beautifully. Order at the front, pay, take your number and stumble out to the gorgeous patio (if you haven't yet had your coffee) to a wide open, plant surrounded heaven. I ordered a ham, egg, gruyere and arugula breakfast sandwich-and a Cafe latte The early summer morning was absolutely stunning and I soaked up the views, wandering over to their organic garden for a peek. They brought the food quickly, but forget utensils, and that took longer than the food, but I was in a great space, so no worries. During this time I SHOULD have taken pictures of the meal, I almost always do/ and beautiful it was, STUFFED with lovely arugula. Alas, when the utensils came I DOVE into it- a testament to its enticement-not my fault! It was superb, and the cafe latte very good too But that SANDWICH! Heaven As if that wasn't enough, a TRAIN! Beautiful train came chugging and honking thru. A big ole freight train! The tracks are just 50 feet in the rear of the patio. How bloody cool was THAT? Locals came out and asked if I'd ever bern here before: said it was one of their favs. We all sat snd took in the weather, plants, delicious food and that awesome train. Oh yeah-I'll be back here for SURE!! read more

This place is a waste of money. Other than the very courteous wait staff, this place has nothing to offer. Food is average at best, and cost is ridiculous. Many, many better places to go. read more

Overpriced average food. We came for the oysters on the half shelf and were so underwhelmed. They were overpriced and tiny. Cocktail sauce had good flavor but we will not be back. My husband ordered the sausage pizza and frites. Both were good, but not impressive. Patio is large and nice, until the trains come by. We were there for less than an hour and had 3 trains come through. read more

Maynards - Oysters 4 for $10. This is 2 orders - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We dined here on Saturday for the first time. The vibe of the restaurant is beautiful and you truly feel like you're eating in a dining car on the train. The service was great and we loved our drinks. We ordered the cherry tomatoes, melon, ricotta / caramelle pasta / whipstone potatoes / Skirt steak. Everything was so delicious and fresh! The best flavors we've tasted in a long time. We will definitely be back! read more

Maynards - Whip whipstone potatoes, huancaina sauce, hard egg, smoked trout roe & cherry tomatoes, melon, ricotta, black olive, purslane - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Awesome place! The atmosphere of this market is great. The outdoor patio area is really modern and pleasing and it overlooks the train tracks. I ordered the hummus sandwich, which was delicious. I really liked how it came with a pickle and chips and the portion was rather large to where I wasn't hungry for dinner...so bring your appetite. The inside market has a wide selection of bottles of wine at what appeared to be decent prices. They also sell frozen tamales and other delicious looking treats. Next time I'm in Tucson, this place is on the list! read more

Maynards - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

What a fantastic place. We lined up a few places to visit while in Tucson and enjoying our anniversary week. We wound up changing some places, and I kept Maynard's on my list because of the ratings and what appeared to be a foodie experience. We were not disappointed. On arrival we stopped in at the market and bought some wine for our stay at the hotel, and they were super friendly and helpful. At the restaurant, they took great care of us and gave us a very nice table out on the patio. Despite being a public area, it was spotlessly clean (like much of Tucson, it seems.) We started with the poutine, which put all other poutine we've had to shame. Just the right balance of flavor, not too much gravy, and great cheeses on top. We had the pan-roasted duck with a cherry glaze, and salmon with a pepito pesto and pumpkin creme sauce. The duck was nothing to write home about, but the salmon was glorious. So many great flavor, perfectly blended and none overwhelming the perfectly cooked salmon. I don't normally order salmon, and this time, I am really glad that I did. For dessert I had the trifle which was delightful and my wife had the dolce du leche gelato which was decadent. We don't normally gonfor dessert but these were hard to pass up. Great experience on top of an overall great time in Tucson. read more

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I came here one evening to celebrate finishing a big test with some friends. I've never been here, but hear a lot about the food and have read amazing reviews through Yelp. Unfortunately, I wasn't as impressed as others' have been, which might be due to the fact that we came here during dinner instead of brunch or lunch. The ambiance is very pretty and there was live music, which added to an amazing atmosphere and layout. They have heat lamps outside if you're cold and have candle lights around tables. As for food and drinks, I had their margarita, which was very tasty A little on the pricier side, but it was to be expected with the restaurant and dinner scene. Some of my friends ordered the sangria and they said it was delicious! My friends ordered the spare ribs, which looked delicious, but I ordered the butternut risotto and added shrimp for an extra charge. You get about 5 shrimp added to the risotto, which was cooked well. It was a good portion of risotto, but I was really disappointed in the lack of flavor in the dish. I had to add a lot of pepper and some salt to the dish because it would otherwise be very bland. It wasn't as creamy as I've had at other restaurants but the butternut squash was a nice twist to the classic dish. I wish I could give this place more than 3 stars, but I can't right now. Hopefully if I come back for lunch or breakfast, I can write more about my experience and provide an updated review. read more

Food is pretty good but they do a few sneaky things here and there. There's always one item in the menu that is extremely overpriced for what you get. I was excited to order the Hiyashi Chuka Steak, which is described as a prime skirt steak. What arrived was about 1/4 of a full steak, maybe 4oz of meat tops. It was super thin and cooked to medium-well/well done. Definitely not worth $40. Lots of tucson restaurants seem to do this with their skirt/hanger/flank steaks. They give you about a third of the cut and charge you as if you're getting a full steak. Please stop doing this guys! read more

My husband and I went here on a Saturday night, based on a recommendation from a work colleague. Wow!!! The food is special! Really creative with flavors and combinations. This is a true foodie restaurant--doesn't have ambience for Michelin star, but is rated by Wine Spectator. The interior is reminiscent of the old train depot the restaurant occupies. Wait staff were friendly and attentive. read more

Maynards is the best restaurant in Tucson or Oro Valley. The 7 course tasting tonight was Michelin worthy. My wife and I have been lucky to have eaten all over the world. Emma and the rest of the staff treated us wonderfully. From the tomato/cheese appetizer to whey ravioli, skirt steak, and melon/tofu dessert, this was our best dinner of the year. Thank you Maynard's for coming back to Tucson :) read more

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Had a great evening on their patio. Our party had 10 people and everyone loved their drinks and meals. Menu was creative, and Food was delicious. read more

We were very unhappy with our evening at Maynard's tonight! The wine selection was poor with hardly any Cabernets.The waitress was great, the menu was very limited. My food came barely hot and skirt steak was so tough and lacked flavor . My husband got the fish which was also tough. It was my birthday , so the night was a disappointment !!! I would not recommend !!! 1 star read more

First visit to Maynards for my birthday dinner did not disappoint! Our hostess knew exactly who we were from our reservation and seated us quickly with a smile and a "happy birthday." We immediately had water brought to the table, and then met our amazing server, Emma, who was delightfully attentive and timely, with an excellent knowledge of the dishes we ordered. The ambience was upscale, yet relaxed, and it's fun to see the trains go by on the other side of the kitchen's garden, which is lovely. The bartender, Star, made a stellar cocktail called The Summer Prelude, and the goat cheese brulee was so flavorful, served with grilled, fluffy focaccia. The heirloom tomato & strawberry salad was fresh and delicious, a perfect start to a summer meal! Our steaks were perfectly grilled, juicy and flavorful, with the creamiest potatoes gratin and locally grown mushrooms. Dessert was Thai Tea Strawberry Shortcake... pretty much the most delicate thing I've ever tasted, and churros made from mesquite flour with a birthday candle for me! Bottom line... I've found my new favorite restaurant and can't wait to go back! Absolutely perfect! read more

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All I can say is "WOW"! Amazing food, genuinely kind and friendly staff and very reasonably priced for a nice evening. Definetly recommend you come here as often as you can. You won't be disappointed. Thank you so much read more

We had an amazing dinner at Maynards. The service was fantastic. The server was familiar with the requested wine and served it appropriately. The food was expertly prepared. The ambiance was beautiful. We will be back for special occasions and to bring visitors. read more

Maynard's is a splurge type of evening for me. My boyfriend and I normally go here for a date night at least once a month. The reason being is their happy hour. Happy hour is everyday from from 4pm to close. OH I'm not talking about Maynard's Kitchen I'm talking about Maynard's Market, easy confusion. The market has delicious specials! We normally get the margherita pizza, a bottle of wine, and chefs board combo. My best tip is to get the chef board combo. The reason being is during happy hour you get a bottle of wine (whatever you choose from their enormous selection) and the cheese board for $20!! You can't beat that! We sit on the patio in the back with the train going by and beautiful weather. There's a Hidden Tucson sign attached to Maynard's because it was an old train station. I love this area. read more

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Went here for a friend's birthday last night and it was a great experience. We made a reservation last minute and were still able to get accommodated. The staff was very welcoming and our server was attentive and ensured that we have a good experience. It felt good to sit outside in the fresh air and take in the place. The only somewhat annoying part for me was the trains constantly passing through, does take away if you are mid conversation (but I am sure this is not a make it or break it factor). The food was great, different concept than I am used to. Most of the items have a sweeter touch to them with glaze and sauce on. I tried the hangar steak and the meat was cooked just right, but the sweet glaze was not my favorite. Came with a side of fries, can never go wrong with that. I know next time to order without glaze. I did not really try any of the drinks, but my friends did and everyone seemed to enjoy them. We will definitely be back again, probably during the day time to enjoy brunch. read more

Maynards - Hanger Steak - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Hands down one of my favorite places to eat in Tucson. Their brunch menu is BEYOND. Plus, the atmosphere is totally instagram worthy- WINNING! The service is always great and the staff are really knowledgeable of the menu. I always tell myself I'm going to try something new but I can never stray away from the Chef's Breakfast. The steak is cooked perfectly and the duck confit melts in your mouth. Their market is also an excellent place to go for happy hour and try their meat and cheese board. Happy Hour at Maynards Kitchen is available at the bar and on the patio Monday - Saturday, 4 to 6 p.m.. and Reverse Happy Hour Friday & Saturday, 10 p.m. to midnight. read more

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After hearing so much about Maynards, I decided to try it for lunch today and I'm sorry to say it didn't live up to my expectations. Mid-afternoon and it was virtually empty. Our server seats us, hands us menus, and immediately launches into "We are all about good food here." And he talked and talked about the food on the menu with our never having chance to peruse it. I personally find that a bit annoying. Please give us time to look over the menu and THEN return to talk to us about your favorites! I ordered the Margarita pizza. The delicate fresh mozzarella cheese was over-baked and somewhat curdled on the top. The tomato sauce was bland and the crust not flavorful. (I thought longingly of Rocco's Chicago style pizza.) (photo) My partner ordered the Caesar's salad with a side of French fries. I must say I was quite surprised to see its arrival: Several large leaves of Romaine lettuce with dressing on them. A true finger-food salad that had shaves of parmasean cheese. That's all it was for $9. (photo) The French fries arrived in a cute cone holder but they were just so-so and in fact, a bit limpy and soggy. $4 for that order. As we were finishing up our meal and talking, our server returned twice to try to grab our plates. We told him we were still eating. Does anyone else find it annoying to have your plates and silverware gathered up by your server while you're still sitting at the table? I mean, there were only 4 other people there besides us and I really don't know why he was so insistent on clearing our table. His behavior did not make this a relaxing dining experience and it certainly had the potential to be that. I loved sitting here watching the trains go by but I think it's going to be a long time before I ever return here for lunch. Way too expensive for what we got in return. read more

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We love this place for its classy cocktail bar, small restaurant ambiance. I was impressed with the unique cocktail offerings and truly enjoyed my drink, Foamers Delight. The food was flavorful and plentiful. We selected the halibut, prepared perfectly so the fish was light and flaky, and the short rib, tender and tasty. The service, both at the bar and table, was attentive and pleasant. The dining area elicits intimate conversation however our visit had a table of four women who did not understand this concept. It was challenging to hear conversation at our table as their voices echoed across the room. The dining area acoustics are not capable of reducing that volume of noise. We realize it's challenging for staff to assist in these situations so it won't deter us from going back. read more

Had the surprise tasting menu it was just ok , was nothing to write home about . One course was terrible " fish custard" was like eating bait . Main course was very good . We did have a couple of appetizers that were great , goochi with short ribs and the focaccia bread . read more

Great ambiance and food! Server was very helpful and all dishes were prepared to perfection.

Great, unique spot in Downtown Tucson! Have Annie make you a Bloody Mary! It's the second best in the world! She has great service and a fantastic smile... The food is also made with love! read more

I really really didn't want to have to write a review like this, but here goes... *Disclaimer - I only got to eat one bite of the steak tartare as we had to leave due to an allergy issue* My partner and I came to Maynards for a nice post Christmas dinner date. The restaurant itself is really cute and I would have loved to spend more time here. We sat down and before ordering told the waiter that we had a nut allergy (all the fries are cooked in peanut oil, so we needed to make sure that cross contamination wasn't an issue). When we ordered, we asked again if the items we ordered had any nuts in them and asked for a nut allergy to be specified on our ticket. In total, we ordered the foie gras, the steak tartare, the duck breast, and the pork chop. Our appetizers came out, and I took a bite of the steak tartare. It. Was. Amazing. However, my partner looked at the foie gras and said "is that an almond?" Yes. Yes indeed it was almond slices on top of the foie gras. We immediately sent the dish back and asked for the check. The head server came up to us immediately and was very apologetic, but we didn't feel safe eating there. We were told that the head chef had momentarily left and the kitchen staff were not aware of how nut allergies worked. I was so looking forward to this meal, but it was ruined by someone incompetent. People with allergies - be on the lookout! read more

Maynards - Foie Gras Appetizer - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I don't know why it took me so long to get here but I'm glad I finally did! Everything from the atmosphere to the service to the food was spot on. Dinner portions are realistically sized, not "holy cow that's huge I need a box" sized, which is fine with me. Pics of deviled eggs and melon appetizers added. Definitely recommend. read more

Maynards - deviled eggs, za'atar, pickled okra - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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One star for customer service. It's very simple to be friendly at the least. As a local business owner, your establishment needs to work on initial point of contact level of service. To the guy behind the bar, Be kind that is all. read more

Host was useless, one waiter was forgetful, bartender was cool, another waiter was cool. Cost a literal band, but it's exotic food if you like that read more

This was one of the best meals we've had in years. A friend recommended we eat here when we spent a weekend in Tucson and it did not disappoint. The service was fantastic. We had the focaccia, pork loin, and the NY strip. Can't wait to go back and would recommend for anyone looking for an elevated, memorable dining experience. read more

Maynards - Sandwiches Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you want fine dining at it's best come here. They have Executive Chef Brian Smith who really gave an exquisite and very delicious perfected food experience. I had the trout head on rice pilaf, zucchinis, and arugula salad. Not sure how he cooked that fish...all I can say "it was out of this world party in my mouth experience". Mom had the 3 course meal. The short rib and potato's sent her off on that train ride so very happy. (Thank you for that) Can not forget to mention our waitress Mayra, she really went above and beyond. Very professional and knowledgeable about their process, products and just very resourceful with our questions. You're also greeted by a handsome gent who also adds to the top notch experience at Maynard's. It's a very ambient place to come. We are planning our next visit for brunch with fork and knife in hand. They grow their own garden and use it's ingredients so you'll find the tastes are very organic. I simply loved this place. I plan to share this great experience with family and friends. Can't wait. Free parking is available in the city lot if after 6pm. I recommend online reservation it only takes seconds. Thank you again Maynard's !! read more

Maynards is a great place. Located downtown with a parking lot right next door it is easy to find and park. They have a great menu and a beautiful outdoor patio. On Mondays people go there to meet up and walk around downtown. It's a great event with raffle prizes and fun for the whole family. It is called Meet Me At Maynards and I have gone many times. There is a band sometimes and it is very relaxing to sit on the patio, enjoy a drink, and listen to the band. read more