Maynards

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Maynards Review

An anchor in the downtown district, this French-inspired bistro, bar, and gourmet take-out market takes up part of Tucson's historic train depot. Clever thematic touches—a dining room fashioned long and narrow like a train car, with wheel-like divider walls and lamps made from rail spikes—and the attentive yet relaxed service evoke the romance of a largely bygone era. Choose a table by the window and watch the trains go by. Or if you prefer, sit outside on the vast patio overlooking the tracks. Menu choices range from starters like fresh oysters and steak tartare to bouillabaisse, coq au vin, and burgers served with pommes frites. The market sells house-made sandwiches and snacks to take out (or dine in at the large community table), as well as locally made products like wines, tamales, and soaps.