Ben's Tune-Up

Ben's Tune-Up is a japanese restaurant Downtown Asheville Asheville located in United States.

8 / 10
164
ratings
Address

195 Hilliard Ave (Federal St) Asheville , NC 28801 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Live Music
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 51


Keywords:

sake great value casual Jenga good for groups trendy outdoor seating breweries beer good for singles wontons music apple cinnamon pineapple quick service tunes dinner
Gowowogo

Here on NYE, got a spot at the bar , immediately acknowledged, drinks minutes later. Excellent bartender advice on an unknown quantity (sake ). Also this place is cool AF.

Mitch

This is a semi-indoor/semi-outdoor restaurant and bar . I was surprisingly impressed with the environment and bar . Food was good but not amazing. Good for a date.

Stacy Bo Bacy

What a fun spot for American sake and fusion food. Loved the casual vibes and quick service . Open-air space and shaded for sunny days.

Tracy Lowe

I really liked the chips they use for the nachos . They are crust wontons which is delicious and quiet a surprise. The atmosphere very laid back . The only complaint is the wait staff not friendly .

Jimmy D

A neat outdoor place to eat & drink. Lively atmosphere , eclectic decor . They have some house brews (I chose Ben's Cran Saison), plus some other local/regional craft brews .

Anthony Duran

The fried tofu and house made sake ! I really wish they had Sapporo !!! A cool little beer garden with Giant Jenga to play with your gang!

Washington Post

The menu, like the kitchen, is small. Playful, too. Supple “Bad Buddha” pork dumplings show up in a steamer basket with pineapple shot through with ginger Read more

Melissa

The house made apple cinnamon sake was wonderful (get it hot!) and the ramen was the best I've had in Asheville.

Jessica Stalker

Sake is very unique. Get a flight!!

Daron James

Outstanding atmosphere great service one of my new top 10s in Asheville highly recommend everyone to check this place out !

Meg Carroll

Really cool patio but just bear in mind its mostly outdoor seating so not a-lot of covered area. Try the sake sangria !

Steve Hart

Asian fusion . Food is great. Libations, hard & soft intriguing. Even nice desserts !

Robert Zimmerman

Ben's Tune Up. Formerly a garage , now a savory and sensational delight for Asheville. I tested it five times before my final grade of "Absolutely yes".

Sam Odle

The late night menu is where it's at. The jalapeño pineapple sake blew my mind ????????

Gowowogo

Anytime I walk into a liquor store and immediately see a sign that says "Live Bait" it feels like home.

Jay Smilanic

One of the best things about Ben's: the atmosphere changes constantly. Never the same experience, in a good way!

Lauren

Very nice courtyard . Wasn't a fan of the sake flight since it was nothing like Japanese sake .

Stephen L

Had never even heard of this place. A very interesting venue and menu. Check it out it's worth the experience.

Brent Neal

One of the best outdoor dining spaces I've experienced.

Amanda Berry

The most awesome atmosphere for hanging out with friends! Food is weird. It sounds good on the menu but....nnnnooo.

Keith Goodwin

Pre-pare to wait for close to 20mins for a drink. As stated here and elsewhere this place is a cluster fvck. Great place if your a 20 year old dude bro tho.

Gowowogo

Sake Brewery . Hot Apple is the best. $9 flights 3-up.

Eva Bland

Great ambiance during the day or late at night. Sake is homemade .

Valerie Newkirk

Interesting place! Be sure to check out the store!

Mike D

The space is kick ass, the food tries but comes up a little short

Jeff Weinstein

Good place to hear some music after the restaurant closes.

Bonnie Carpenter

There is a cover, lame. But the music rocked the night I went. Not that crowded but I'm from nyc

Yee Kao

Try their house made sakes !

Leland Edwards

Love the atmosphere! Menu not so much!

natalie kay

pineapple jalapeño sake

Faye

Crab rangoon dip and blue hawaii drink. Yum

Vicki Greear

Food is good. Sake is good quality

Regina Driessen

The pork egg rolls are good

Kristin Jekielek

This is our new go-to spot.

Carolyn Ellison

Now serving food till 2am

Todd Rademacher

The atmosphere is great

Eric Howell

Cool atmosphere!

Jay Smilanic

Guys: when you walk into the restroom and don't see urinals; don't be alarmed, you are not in the women's bathroom . There just isn't any urinals.

ᴡ S.

Hmmm..... Just served myself some water because my server is now chillin with her friends.... Just sayin

Elizabeth Watkin

Such a great place and food is lovely.

Amber Cox

Awesome atmosphere

ᴡ S.

Bens ramen is really good

Ian Casselberry

Definitely try the ramen !

Gowowogo

Sake flight .

Nate Smith

Best beer garden eva!

Megan Schmitt

Fried tofu !

Vicky Blanche-Young

Great space!

Sumu

Sake flights

Reid Barwick

Not your sister's Japanese doom.

David Millsaps

Shit beer selection .

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