We popped in because we wanted a beer before the St. Patrick's Day parade. We ended up staying here a few hours because you could see the parade from the window. It wasn't crowded inside, there are a lot of seating options for big or small groups. Several tables could seat at least 6. Michael was bartending when we went. He did a great job at making us feel like locals! He was attentive even though it was quite busy from people coming in from the parade. The arcade area was pretty cool. Each side had a bar, but only one was open at the time we went. We didn't get food, but it looked like they had some yummy options from what we saw get delivered to other tables. The music was good. The people were friendly as well. This is definitely a place we would return to if we come back in town! read more

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Give a 4 but was really thinking 3.5 stars just because of the food (I didn't order any drinks and it was a quick stop in). I saw the ramen on the Yelp pictures and it spoke to me, so I walked in and ordered some. You have to stand in line at the bar to order your food so that took awhile, but the food came out pretty quick. I wasn't too impressed with the ramen, and I've had ramen all over the world. The broth was good, I enjoyed the spicy flavor. However, having tomatoes in the ramen was weird and I didn't enjoy that. My biggest complaint is there was very little meat in the ramen, like 2 small chunks of brisket. It seems like a great place to have drinks and hang out, but as far as the food it was meh to me. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Shin Black Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We really enjoyed our hang here and was pleasantly surprised about the experience with it being our first go of it. The food was the x-factor, leaving us questioning if we could do another ramen bowl or not! The beverages were good as well. The live music wasn't overly loud, which was nice considering most of the time you have to yell to talk in other nearby establishments... The staff was helpful as well with no issues to report. My only quirks to keep me from a 5 are having to walk up to order everything - the lines were quite chaotic, and considering someone had to hold the table to keep it, made it interesting to have everyones stuff hit the table together. The other part was it just being generally difficult to figure out how to do the arcade stuff. Anyway, come and try, if not but for the tasty food and bevs! read more

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Met a friend here to play some of the games. It was a fun vibe. Didn't do much other than play the games. Got a hard tea that was on tap that wasn't great but that's not their fault. read more

Service was quick and ramen was good and flavorful! More of a fusion place than typical traditional ramen but not against it! Had a lot of fun arcade games, pool, and a bar and then having live music was great for the weekend. Overall good vibe. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Matts Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I was craving soup so to see Ramen Noodle on the menu was awesome! They have several different types. I was happy with the flavor and variety of ingredients. The noodles could have been a bit more authentic but I would order it again. I enjoyed the game room connected to the bar. Yay for some foosball! The most memorable part of the night was the one man band who apparently comes out weekly! He is very talented and has fun with the audience. I would also come back for his entertainment. The service is the only draw back. The female bartender who is known for the Trucker Hats she wears was extremely rude and offensive. The male bartender seemed like he was ready to be anywhere but behind the bar but he did make a good drink. I hate to end a review on a negative note but the service needs to be addressed before I add another star to this review. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Ramen! - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Always a great time at Suttree's. Excellent beer and liquor selection, half the bar has pinball and old school arcade games, pool and foosball. Great music, awesome bands and a very friendly staff. The food is top notch. Best ramen in town, and other unique food options! Can't go wrong with the Sutt's Dog and a cold pint! Thanks y'all! read more

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Loved this ramen spot! The atmosphere is fun and lively, with a huge bar perfect for big groups. We stopped by after brewfest and it was just what we needed. The Shin Black ramen was delicious! As a ramen aficionado who's had it in Tokyo and all over the US, I wouldn't say this was the best I've ever had, but it's a tasty fusion twist. If you're in the area and craving great ramen and craft beer, this is the place to go. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

MY VERY FAVORITE KNOXVILLE RAMEN!!!!! It might deceive you as just a fun bar, but this place has the best ramen you can find downtown!!!! Quick service, order at the counter, and enjoy a beer while you have the most amazing ramen ever! Love the fun atmosphere, and sometimes there is a band! read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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This place may be open late, but that's all it's got going for it. Every surface is sticky and the place looks pitiful. When I went, they didn't have much high gravity on tap. This place used to be cool. I'm not going back. read more

I believe the ramen that they use here is Shin Red or Black. The noodles do not seem to be made in house. Toppings are good. Service is bland and dry. Vibe is above average as well. I just wish the service matched and the food was better. read more

The ramen is so delish!! The rest of the food was pretty tasty too. Atmosphere was super laid back and fun. My only complaint is the service is terrible literally every time. It seems like they find the rudest men and throw them behind the bar. Everything you ask for is a bother. read more

On gay street downtown, and delicious ramen. My family and I came here after a hike and it was the perfect place to go. Comforting and delicious, have to try this ramen while you are in Knoxville! read more

Edit: 2 stars as I read a lot of the reviews and saw that the service has been bad for a while now. It just hasn't been fixed. The food is good and I tipped 20% as I thought the servers may have had a bad day, but upon further review, they just are that way. The food was amazing. Although it was not spicy, it was flavorful. The drinks were also great. One thing I will say is that no one that works there greets you or even acknowledges you're there until you full on ask and even then they kind of dismiss you. The menu situation was confusing as well as when we went there was only drink menus out on the table and no food menus. I will say once they take your order and you sit they are much more attentive. We also didn't go when it was busy so not sure if it's just how the tavern works. Aside from the service, the food was good. read more

Fun, low-key vibes in this no-frills bar. Great beer and booze selection and a fun combination of a bar with arcade games on one side and a bar with food and tables/seating on the other. We went to the bar (where you go to order all drinks and food) and were greeted fairly quickly. The menu is pretty straight forward and we had come to try out the ramen. My friend and I both opted for the Matt's Ramen, which had smoked pork, pickled carrots, poached egg, scallions, and kimchi, reg, not spicy. Our buzzer went off, letting us know our order was ready, but we had no clue where to go to snag it. I had to go to the other side to ask a random worker and they brought out 1 of 2 ramen bowls and walked away before I could ask about the other. We waited another 15 minutes for the second bowl to come out. It seemed that other nearby tables had the same timing issue. If you're not in a rush and don't mind one person eating while the other sits awkwardly, have at it! ;-) The ramen itself was great. Even the regular was pretty spicy, with both of us having runny noses from the heat. The broth was really complex and tasty, the meat fall-apart tender, and the egg perfectly poached. It was a sizable portion and I couldn't even eat the whole bowl. I probably would have brought the rest home but didn't want to go on the treasure hunt to find staff again. It was hoppin' on a Sunday evening, as was Gay St. in general. Great ramen and beer spot, but don't expect 5-star service when it's busy or a sparkling clean interior. I would come back again when we have time to spare and try out the game side. read more

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we loved our ramen! we ordered to go and it was big portions. unfortunately they don't have tap to pay but worked out anyways! read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - The Veg-O-Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We've only gone here for the ramen but it's so worth a trip to Gay street. Service is fast at least at the bar and service is generally friendly. It can get loud with the college crowd and packed. When they say a ramen bowl is spicy believe them! read more

If you want beer, they got it. They also serve ramen but I passed just having ramen over the weekend. Instead I opted for royale with cheese - short rib sandwich and was very pleased. Just the kind of place I want to visit when out of town working read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Royale With Cheese Sandwich - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Secret gem for food on gay street! Looks like a dive beer joint from the outside but don't judge a book by its cover. Here's the move- Seafood ramen add their mushrooms! read more

I found this place to be quite neat. It's separated into two sections with the bar and tables on one side and all the games on the other side. I liked that because it allows people to have their meal and then go and play games or vice versa. The selection of beer was quite substantial, and their chocolate stout was outstanding. I ordered a vegetarian ramen and enjoyed quite a bit. The taste was not overwhelming, and the broth was not overly salty. At times, some places try to add too much salt in order to make the broth flavorful, but I didn't find it here. The portions were significant to consider it a light dinner. I didn't give the place a five-star rating because of the overall perception of cleanliness. Especially on the game side, the place appeared to be in need of a good cleaning. The variety of games was very good, and both me and my partner found something we liked. Overall, a great casual place that serves good food and drinks, and offers decent entertainment. read more

My Downtown Wednesday cravings lately, Suttree's Matt's Spicy Ramen.... It warms my soul! read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Matts Ramen add Mushrooms and Brisket- Spicy - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Nothing to think about if you like Ramen. After eating here, you will love their Ramen. Don't second guess it. We come here every time we visit Knox. Better than any ramen we've had in our hometown of Atlanta. And a plethora of craft beers on tap. read more

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Was going to give it 4 star due to the instant noodles used in Ramen but, I have to say their rating is upped a notch after the first sip of the ramen broth. The Smoky ramen matches the name where this place is at, the Smoky Mountains. I realized it's the brisket that made the Raman stand out. It was just tender juicy Texas style smoked brisket. Just the way I like it and reminds me of my favorite state in the US.....Texas. I had to order a small side order of the brisket just to see how it tasted without anything on it. It was out of the world. These people know brisket y'all! The place is filled with taps after taps of beer and the selection of Whiskey is phenomenal. The bartender gave outstanding service, all in its a fantastic joint if you are in a budget. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Side of Brisket - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My wife, daughter and I enjoyed our early dinner here. We all love good ramen, and the ramen here was excellent. You really can't go wrong, so go with what you like. I will say that the "hot" ramen are really more like a nice medium, so please don't be fearful of the dish blowing your tastebuds out of your mouth. You can always ask for some chili to spice it up more if you want. The beer selection was extensive, and though not a connoisseur of the local beers, after sampling a few options I was able to find the perfect one for me. Family friendly dive bar with extraordinary food and friendly service. I'd say that's a recipe for continued success. Highly recommended read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Shin Black Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Wow! If you're not in the mood for Ramen, get the Royale with cheese. Melt in your mouth insanity. Super cool spot with games, big beverage menu and friendly folks. Thanks Al and Jeff! read more

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I've been eating here for a long time now so I figured it's time to update my review. This is a great craft beer bar that happens to have the best ramen in town. The Matt's Ramen is my favorite and a great go-to if you're not looking for anything overly spicy. The Shin Black has such great flavor but is more spicy so if you can handle it I recommend that one as well. Always a great atmosphere and I love that it's attached to a barcade. Always leave satisfied and looking forward to going back. read more

Their service was just ok. I was told to try this place for barrel aged beer. Their selection was quite disappointing

Off the hook tavern with an excellent selection of snacks and entrees in addition to 35+ microbrews on tap and a huge selection of bottled beer. Great spirits selection also. Lots of games at Harrogate's next door including an excellent selection of pinball games. read more

I want to give High Gravity a higher score, but I can't. The concept is AMAZING, but they fail on the execution. I wish we had something like this back home. I'll start with the food - it's good. There isn't a lot going on, but we both liked what we ordered. She had a burger quesadilla & I had "Matt's Ramen". The only problem was neither of us like spicy food, & the menu definitely leans that direction hard, which is problematic when the menu is so small. My bowl of ramen wasn't too hot, but I would have preferred it not be spicy at all. As for the games, we had a blast! The pictures here on Yelp don't do it Justice. One half of this place was nothing but arcade games: shooters, retro games, pinball, & even stand alone gaming consoles. Here's the rub, quite a few of the older games are not in good repair. They either don't work at all, are broken in some fashion, or will downright eat your quarters - not cool. We probably lost 3-4 bucks on malfunctioning units. I think my biggest gripe lays with the wait-staff, or the lack thereof for that matter. There aren't any waiters or waitresses, so if you want food or drinks you have to fetch them from the bar yourself. This is fine when they aren't busy, but I would assume that set-up turns into a nightmare when they are busy. Also, the bartender was a bit snooty the night we were there, wasn't rude or mean or anything, just wasn't friendly. I was picking up some kind of hipster vibe, like he thought he was better than us or something. I didn't like that, didn't feel welcome. On a lighter note, the cocktails he made for us were pretty damn effective - good stuff. Would have appreciated a cocktail menu. Last but not least -- COVID. There isn't a single COVID protocol being implemented in this place. And I mean none! I would have at least appreciated there being some hand sanitizer being out in the arcade area. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Matts Ramen & a rando cocktail - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Stopped in for a couple drinks and played some games. Definitely had a good time. Place was empty which was surprising cause of all the recommendations but it was a Sunday at 9:30 pm. I would definitely come back! read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Best Ramen in town! This is definitely a must try place when downtown! Great bartenders, great food, and great service. The manager Ian is doing a phenomenal job and is always making sure everything is taken care of. read more

The ramen is microwaved top ramen. Very flavorless and bland for the price. Great selection of beer. They have live music and an arcade. Service has been good. read more

Amazing craft beer selection at a super cool concept! That SpicyShin Black Bowl Ramen with Smoked Brisket was absolutely delicious!!! read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Shin Black Bowl - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Good for late night ramen!! And the games are cheap and the bartender was very friendly!!

Not knowing the area of Downtown Knoxville well we stopped at a local bar (Black horse) for a drink and recommendations for the area. Suttree's was touted as a very cool, local place with vintage pin ball machines and games like Pacman, Galáctica, etc. The place is cool A.F. Yes, a great lively crowd, lots to do other than drink and chat. Hell we played a few rounds of football and my favorite, Pac-Man. But as a straight guy I got ignored by bartenders more than I care to subject myself to. It was so obvious that my Niece, who is Gay, had to comment on the blatant and obvious disrespect, and was the one to recommend we move on. Now I'm about as Alternative friendly as you can get. So I certainly did nothing to warrant this attitude from two of the three bartenders. I would go back if I'm the neighborhood because the ambiance was energetic and fun. And just to re check my current opinion and if so, write a new review. Until then, Be aware if your straight, odds are you will get ignored! read more

I thought about 5 stars, but my Japanese wife said the noodles in the ramen weren't good (she liked the broth...just didn't like the noodles, said they were like those in instant ramen. And asking a Japanese about noodle quality would be like asking a Texan re. chili....we have high standards). I love their beer selection-- but I like dark beers, ales and stouts and after all the words "high gravity" are in their name. Bartenders are knowledgeable, for sure. I also like how you can easily order/get smaller sampling sizes of the beers (not just in flights but one-by-one). I also had a sandwich (brisket, cheese) and it was delicious. I'd go 4.5 stars. If you are looking for a bar with better than average food, this is a great place. We've been 3-4 times overall (sometimes just for a beer) and always found it a good place. read more

Really amazing ramen. As a person who loves ramen, this place just always hits the spot for me. They smoke a lot of the meat that they put into their ramen and that smokiness just adds so much more flavor to the broth. They also have a pretty good selection of beer that just goes well with every bout of soup. The vibe is cool, you get a mixture of a bunch of different characters in there ranging from your typical UT fans and students to your regular elderly old people. Little hidden gem that I don't hear alot of people talk about. read more

This place is never not good! The ramen is foamed of the best you can get in Knoxville, but definitely try the pork nachos too. My favorite is Matt's Ramen. They always have a great draft selection, but you can get other drinks too. Like pinball? Stop by for a great time. It's a little dark in there, but that just makes it super vibe-y. read more

Suttree's High Gravity Tavern - Matt's Matts Ramen & Pork All the Pretty Nachos - Ramen Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We originally came here for the pinball, but kept seeing people eating the Raman, so we finally gave it a try and it's surprisingly good. We had the Shin Black and it was excellent, spicy and complex and the broth is amazing. Sandwiches are great as well we've tried the Royal with Cheese and the Cuban. Lots of craft beers and plenty of games, highly recommended. The food is excellent and so much better than expected. read more

Where to start, ramen in a pub, definately a different twist. Our son said it's good, honest, so here we are. Is the ramen good? Well yes it is, very good, surprisingly good. Between we got the seafood, curry and brisket. I had the brisket. The smokey flavor is not only in the meat but also the soup, delicious. Wife loved the curry, it smelt fantastic, didnt try it as I wanted mine to be the tastiest! I'd go back in a heart beat. Service was a little slow and you have to go to the bar to order your drinks and food. If you're in Knoxville and fancy something a little different, this place is worth a try. read more