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    Gentle Ben’s

    3.6 (519 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    GENTLE BEN’S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The menu  showing my selection of Philly cheesesteak.
    Danita M.

    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.

    French Dip
    Drew M.

    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.

    Jamie B.

    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.

    Barrio Rojo
    J.P. W.

    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.

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    Laura M.

    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!

    Brian M.

    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.

    Sarah A.

    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.

    Potato Skins
    Taylor K.

    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!!!

    Watermelon Sugar - Aviation Gin, Watermelon Simple Syrup, Mint Fresh Line Juice, Chamoy and Tajin Rim
    Earl C.

    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

    Vin S.

    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...

    Sonoran Chicken Tacos
    Alex K.

    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.

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    ben's is the best place in the whole wide world. food is amazing, service is fantastic and so quick!!

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    Service has always been great, especially Hannah and the food is deelish. I've been there for small and large groups and always leave happy.

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    Hannah provided great service and enjoyed lunch on the patio with the misters keeping everything cool!

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    Love their buffalo chicken sandwich and their French fry's from 2018 hehehehehwhe bear down

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    Love this place! What fun & great food! Love sitting on the deck. Amazing sports bar and the night life is insane!

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    Food was okay the service was good and the price was reasonable. The music was too loud to enjoy dinner.

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    Grace was amazing! She was so accommodating with our large group. She was adorable.

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    2 years ago

    Food was on point, and drinks were the bomb. Ella was the best!!! Everyone ask for Ella.

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    Maddie is the best daytime bartender at gentle Ben's ! Her pours are on point!!! I love the tortilla soup.

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