We stopped in to split a meal and a few drinks after living walking distance from university blvd and never trying Gentle Ben's for the last few years. We tried the boozy vanilla latte which is made with almond milk. We also tried the non-alcoholic strawberry fields drink which was a beautiful blend of lemon, strawberry, and NA gin. Both were great and we would order again! We split the Diane burger which was also wonderful, very moist and their beer battered fries paired nicely. Gentle Ben's decor is very modern, and definitely looks like it becomes a club after hours. Service was alright, it was busy with Broadway Tucson patrons so I don't know that our one visit speaks to their service. There are a lot of screens so if sports if your thing, this may be the place for you. read more

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Gentle Ben's is pretty solid new American fare. It's not note worthy, but is a good option if you're looking for something by the school. I am imagining the staff consists primarily of students, but they have always been very attentive. If anything, the staff is 5/5 and the food is 2/5 - round down because I am a realist. Of the times I have been invited here, I tend to order the tacos. Again, they are fine, and I feel like those are more reasonably portioned than the burgers or handhelds. Something I am also big on that I do not see with the other dishes is enough sauce, and this is not an issue with the tacos. The carnitas tacos in particular have habanero cream and guacamole and side salsa. You will not have to worry about dry food if you order any of the tacos. I would probably like it better if the venue was less crowded. This is not a reflection of being at capacity, but one of arranging tables in such a way that lends itself to being elbowed in the back by patrons at the adjacent table if they are even slightly intoxicated. While I understand the patio seating is likely high value, the experience is of higher value when there is room to breathe when eating dinner. read more

Gentle Ben’s - Carnitas Tacos - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

While in Tucson, we were by the University of Arizona area and decided to stop for lunch. We love Gentle Ben's! Great food! The service is excellent and the waitresses are friendly and constantly checking on the patrons. We like the outdoor dining area. The menu choices are many. Something for everyone. Great experience and service. read more

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Eat dinner before a show at Centennial Hall. Waiter made sure we were served on time. He was friendly and took good care of our party. I had the Philly cheese steak that was tender and delicious. Atmosphere very inviting with the lights and music. Arrived at our show on time with a full stomach and a great start to our night out. read more

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Might be the best place on campus to grab a bite to eat or hang out with friends. Great patio, however, can get a little sunny during daytime as not much shade structure. Plenty of seating inside too. Service was great all the way from host team to servers, bartenders, and cooks. The French Dip was my favorite and highly recommend. Best French Dip out of any others that I've previously had. Also would suggest getting the beer battered fries for an extra $2. read more

Gentle Ben’s - French Dip - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Gentle Ben's was such a fun spot in Tucson. The vibe was super lively and relaxed, and it felt like one of those places that's always a good time whether you're there for food, drinks, or just hanging out. I really liked the outdoor/patio feel and the whole atmosphere around it. read more

Been here a few times for pre-and post game festivities however, this was the first time we went here on a Sunday to watch an Eagles game. The staff was very accommodating. Put the game on TVs for us and even got the volume. read more

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Stopped here on a whim. The space is enjoyable. We started sitting at the bar and kind of felt like an outsider but the bartender eventually warmed up to us, I guess. There's a great selection of beers, including local craft brews. I could never shake off feeling like an outsider though, the bartender wasn't super engaged. We didn't want to eat at the bar so we left and came back a little while later and ate in the dining room. I believe our server was Sam and he was excellent; very friendly and pleasant. The space seems like it would work well for large and small parties, in fact, there was a mix of both while we were there. The patio looks to be good sized, with fans and misters out there during the hotter months. The dining room was a much better experience than the bar; the dining room added a star to this review. read more

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We returned on a busy March Madness Saturday night. Sitting at the bar to watch the game and eat dinner, we received great attention, service and food. The Tortilla Soup and Lizzie Salad went well with Barrio Red. Enjoy! read more

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First time customer - admittedly did not eat here today. Dropped in for a couple pints and was pleasantly surprised. I have long AND wrongly believed there was an understanding between UofA and local University Blvd establishments to keep beers below 5% due to a younger patronaging population. Bottom line, solid beer selection. Glasses were clean, ice cold and the service at the bar was enthusiastic and friendly - made us feel welcomed. The food landing on surrounding tables looked good and we will definitely return for a dining opportunity. If you are looking to wet your whistle, like to people watch over an ice-cold IPA (plenty of other choices), this is a stop worth considering. read more

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Gentle Ben's does such a good job of catering to everybody. Like yes, they're a little EDM venue on weekend nights, but the food is absolutely solid during the day. What I love: They have my favorite breakfast burrito in town. People are going to dunk on me for saying that, and I wouldn't believe it before coming here myself, but they'll change their tune after coming down one morning and trying it themselves. Onion, green chili carnitas, fries, and scrambled egg. Nobody else is doing it, it's perfect, and it's so filling I can't really finish it. What I like: You can come here during lunch for a great burger. The beers on tap are a decent selection. And the service is consistently good. What needs work: The cocktails are mid--I think the only one people rave about is the Bloody Mary. Overall, I enjoy dining here for a midday meal, and it's an easy pick in downtown Tucson if you're not sure where to go and want something reliably good. read more

I hadn't been here in years, but I've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The place is huge with seating inside, outside, and there are several floors. I called ahead to get a burger and side of coleslaw to go and it was a very small portion of food for $14, but both items tasted good. I'm giving 2 stars for the service on my to go order. They use the toast tab to pay and the hostess clicked on 20% tip on the screen before turning it around to me, thinking I wouldn't notice. Very unethical and shady. Be careful when paying your bill here. read more

Post-game dinner, this hit the spot. Though it was crowded, we only had a short wait before we were seated. Our server answered all of our questions and got us set up with beverages. Bar service to our table was swift for the size of the crowd they were serving. There were three of us in our party. Two ordered wings. They tried the BBQ, tequila-cilantro and the spicy habanero. All three were delicious. I got the Brussel Sprouts. They came with honey-chipotle dressing, bacon, parmesan, garlic, kale chips. I usually move on when I see the word "kale," but something made me try this. It was a good choice. The roasted sprouts with all the fixings and the crunchy kale made a perfect dish for me on this night. I can honestly say, I enjoyed the kale. Overall, excellent dish. This is a good spot if you are near U of A and in need of a bite and a beverage. read more

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We could be grandparents of students but were treated like we belonged there. Great burgers, salads and soup. Good selection of beer and our server was very friendly. We enjoyed the outdoor seating just to see what goes on around the university. read more

Honestly Gentle Ben's surprised me. Great pregame and post game spot! We got a resy for 15 online a few days before the ASU UofA game and got in with no issues. The food was also good give. How busy they were! Potato skins were fire. Guac was mostly one big avo chunk lol but it was still good. If you wanna get ROWDY-- order a round of Ben's bombs!!! TOO FUN!!! read more

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Came here during Homecoming Weekend and grabbed a seat facing all the action on University Blvd. The service was fast and friendly, and the food was good. We ordered a few appetizers and drinks (the wings were especially tasty). Great location, good vibes, and perfect for people-watching. read more

The food was better than I expected and the server (Sam) was attentive and helpful recommending menu items. The bartender was not so good. She didn't seem to give a crap about the bar patrons but was have plenty of conversation with the other staff. The bar was very loud but the dining room was actually very family friendly and conversation level of noise read more

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We came to watch AZ vs Houston for dad's weekend. We were able to out our name in and literally got a table right in front of a big screen just before tipoff. Our waitress was busy, it took great care of us for the 2 1/2 hours we were there. Tacos were flavorful and fresh, drinks were cold and the brownie/cookie ice cream dessert topped of our great time. Cats won too. Bear down!! read more

I attended a rave at last weekend Gentle Ben's Mexican Brewery, which had somewhat recently converted their upper deck area to a pretty cool EDM club. The music was crunk (not what I expected), but the crowd was enthusiastic and the vibe was cool. Our table was cheap compared to Phoenix, and the service was better (because it is a lot smaller). It is an 18+ club, so it was interesting how they separated the "kids" from the "adults" to prevent cross contamination by alcohol. Nice place, and I will be back... read more

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Gentle Ben's, while a brewpub, feels more like a fancy bar. It's the closest place I've been to that reminds me of Denver. The food is just slightly overpriced compared to other locations around Tucson, but overall, it's very delicious. I got the cheeseburger, which, while slightly overcooked, was still tasty and juicy. I also tried the beer-battered fries, which were great (you all really love your beer-battered fries here in Tucson--I'm not complaining). I wrote a review earlier about Barrio Brewing and how their beer was good but the food was mid. Well, Gentle Ben's is the place if you want good beer (Barrio Brewing) and good food. Keep in mind that this location is near the college, so it might get rowdy at times with the college kids. But overall, the staff is super friendly and helpful. Best place I've been to in Tucson so far. read more

Stop by here tonight as it was close to the hotel and what an amazing experience. Outdoor patio with misters with football say less. Then had the tacos and we were a bit extra but well worth it! Carne asada with avocado and all the toppings were delicious. Plus highly recommend the beans! Such a great place next time we're down here we won't shy away! read more

I've gone twice now. Once when it was cooler but more packed and today when it was near 100 and misters were on. It was not busy today at all. The service was good and the waitress was just the right level of attentiveness. The location is excellent near the university and easily walkable from the campus. The food, however, has just been ok. This time I ordered the Sonoran chicken tacos on flour tortillas. It came with a side of beans and rice. Overall, I found the taste to be a little boring and the chicken was very dry and adding the salsa didn't help it much. The beans felt the same way. Just thick and not much flavor. The location has indoor and outdoor seating and can handle large groups. Parking can be an issue as the area is busy with other stores and restaurants as it's really only street parking. read more

Gentle Ben’s - Sonoran Chicken Tacos - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

A staple of being a college student at the U of A. People go here for the environment and the convenience, not necessarily the food or the service. Right on University, this restaurant/bar is a fun place to be for any game. Their menu offers all the classics you'd expect from a sports bar - burgers, wings, etc. in addition to a "south of the border." I've eaten here many times and the food has always been decent. The burgers are the best thing I've had from here, but there have been multiple times I've tried to order a burger and they were out. Staff is always nice, but it can take a while for food to come out. read more

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Trendy bar in the heart of UA country. I was looking for a more traditional pub to grab a couple of pints. Gentle Ben's isn't that but it looks like a nice hot weather hangout. - Inside bar is OK, not really a place I'd want to spend much time. - Draft beer list is mostly Barrio, heavy on the hazy. - Pints are $8, a bit more than other places charge. read more

I used to go to Gentle Bens all of the time in my 20's. Since moving away from Tucson I do find myself stopping in from time to time while visiting friends and family. The place has always been a great solid place for a good beer and misters on the patio. I love to sit on the patio on a hot day and people watch. So much fun. Last time we went we tried their wings. We got the tequila cilantro wing flavor and I highly highly recommend it. The cilantro really comes through on the sauce and then they sprinkle a little on the wings as well. if you like cilantro you gotta try these wings. They were crispy and saucy and absolutely delicious. I am going to have to get these again next time I am in Tucson. read more

GB has good bartenders, a good menu, and good beers on tap but doesn't keep consistent hours. So you might not be served if they happen to shut the kitchen down early (this has happened a few times) or close the whole restaurant for a private event. I recently stopped by to get dinner around 10:10 and they had already stopped making food, contrary to the hours posted on their website (11pm) and heard on their recording when I called. read more

Great spot to get a bite or a drink, conveniently located near many other bars and restaurants and a streetcar stop. Service was great, we were seated right away and our waitress checked on us frequently. Food and drinks came out fairly quickly as well. I ordered the avocado tacos which were delicious as well! read more

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A great venue for fast food and drinks before a game at the UofA. Their Lizzy salad, wings, and tacos are pretty good. Beware, it Can be extremely crowded on Saturdays due to their rooftop parties. read more

Beautiful People, great atmosphere, the servers had amazing awareness of their tables. Would highly recommend Sonoran chicken tacos they're so yummy. Accommodating for large parties. read more

Good, old fashioned, bar food. Nothing fancy, just ice cold beer, wings, nachos, burgers in a LOUD, pregame setting with lots of college students and it's a fine spot for what and where it is. read more

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Went on 3/29 at 9pm to watch some of the NCAA men's basketball games and for dinner. We were seated by the UO on the first floor. The burger I got was good, felt ruined by the rude service. I wish we had the other server who did come to check up on us. When our table ordered water, the server seemed to only treat us worse after. I understand what it is like to work in college and am not much older than the server, but truly made me not want to go back. I've loved Gentle Ben's previously, but will rethink where I want to eat and enjoy sports the next time I'm on university Ave. read more

Stayed at the Marriott next door - needed a place with chill vibes, good food & drinks. Gentle Ben's delivered... a very friendly staff and well oiled operation. Nachos were huge & delicious. Reasonable prices. Good WiFi, enough to connect the kids iPads and chill out for a while. Patio was the perfect place to post up for a bit. Highly recommended. read more

My husband and I were in Tucson to watch the OSU vs UA football game. We wanted to have a few drinks and watch the other Saturday PAC 12 games before our 7:30pm game began. My husband ordered Hazy IPA and I ordered a single vodka soda with two likes (Titos). Both went down smoothly. We each had two drinks and sat a a large table with other OSU fans and started talking with them while watching tv. The vibe was electric and fun, lots of seating and tv's, and the staff was extremely service oriented, helpful and happy!! We were seated at the outside deck are but there was plenty of interior seating as well. read more

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Popped into Gentle Ben's as my friend and I were just walking through the campus and didn't know what to expect. Turns out we made a good decision to eat and drink here. It was a massive bar/restaurant and on our particular visit, the weather was nice so we sat outside on the patio. The nachos and burgers were amazing and left us so full. Definitely bring your appetite to this place. Our waitress was very nice and even gave us recommendations of others places to check out while in town. Very good experience and recommended stopping in here for good food and vibes. read more

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You'll really should allow half stars because I would've left 3.5. Pretty empty and slow on a Friday night and somehow our service was sub par. The music was cool but loud (it's a bar, I know) but it wasn't overbearing. We were still able to converse. I wasn't really hungry but I ordered the bear down, it was just a warm brownie with two scoops of vanilla ice cream. It was good, moist. I also ordered the strawberry margarita which is on the rocks, they don't even have blenders! Our server was a lil spacy and responsive but in her own time. My friend asked twice for silverware and napkins which should be on the table imo. Good for drunk, late night eats. read more

Super popular place with the college crowd and the families. Just wanted to add a picture of the wonderful Artichoke Dip in a bread bowl that we had as an appetizer. Fun place to try when in Tucson. read more

I've eaten here a couple times and every time I return, I go in hoping that maybe the last time was just a fluke because people talk about it with so much love but I think that's just because it's got a decent bar that probably a lot of locals and college kids have made some memories at. Fair. But I have to say.... the food is just bad. Overpriced and really generic flavors and careless preparation. I once ordered nachos and the cheese was shredded from a bag and below the top layer, jt was completely unmelted. That's a $15 dish! Offensive! This time I got a Ben's House salad that sounds delicious in its description but it's a bunch of completely raw vegetables chopped up and thrown on a plate. There's not even an included dressing. You have to pick your own? That's dumb? Also the black olives were completely missing. Not to mention every time I've ever been here, the waitresses have rushed me and my party out the door. Save your money. Go literally anywhere else (preferably not on University) or just stick to a basic a cheeseburger and beer. read more

Most friendly staff and best food. I highly recommend this place. Shoutout to Alana. I'll definitely come back

After 3 hours on the thumping top deck, we needed some food to soak up the alcohol. We ordered an insane assortment of apps which did the trick! The potato skins were great... nothing unique but very tasty. The chicken tenders were great, the nachos were huge and very good, and the "beer sponges" (pretzels) were dry and mediocre (the beer cheese was awful- burnt tasting). For what it was, it did the trick filling up our bellies so we could make it to the UoA basketball game! read more

Gentle Ben’s - Nachos Potato Skins Beer Sponges Chicken Tenders - Breweries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

We ordered burgers which were very good. However, the service is a 1! No one greeted us, we sat ourselves and we didn't get waited on. We had to go inside to the bar to get menus. The bartender said she'd bring them to us. She told us our waitress was away. Get a manager here and provide good service! read more