Best Belgian Restaurant Tucson Near Me

4worldlovers: Ben's is a casual dining restaurant with covered patio, that provides great food options, wonderful craft cocktails and large selection of local beers on tap, just steps away from the University of Arizona.

Gentle Ben's Brewery has been on the block since 1971 and started brewing award-winning beers in 1991. The original house was located under what is now the lobby of the Marriott hotel. Built in 1908 as a private residence to the Hamilton Family, over the years it has serves as the University President's house, a boarding house, and as home to several different fraternities.

The name Gentle Ben's was chosen through a contest. The winner was a university professor that thought the manager looked like Dan Haggerty from the television show "Grizzly Admas". The co-star was a bear named Gentle Ben. That show was based on a man who roamed parts of Northern California in the 1920's and 30;s. He had two bears, Benjamin Franklin and Martha Washington. Martha was the mean bear, by people standards, and had to be kept chained to a stake. The other bear was gentle and was allowed to roam free, thus the name Gentle Ben.

4worldlovers: It's 5 o'clock somewhere and from 3-5pm we celebrate that with half off bar snacks in the bar and drink specials throughout the whole restaurant!​

We also like to end on a high note, so each evening from 8:00 to 9:00pm we offer a reverse Happy Hour!

Join us in our dining room, or dine al fresco on our expansive patio. Fabulous Food, Creative Cocktails & Craft Beer all in a "gezellig" atmosphere. Reservations are recommended for our dining room, the bar is always first come, first served.

Let Chef Marcus & team create a 5 or 7 course menu specifically for you, as you watch our culinary team work. Be ready for an unparalleled epicurean experience. The ever-changing menu is crafted to highlight seasonality and the chefs' culinary creativity.

Available for parties of 2-8, limited to one reservation per evening, please book at least 5 days in advance.

Reservations are highly recommended for dining. Bar is first come, first served.

Specific table requests will be honored when possible, but can not be guaranteed.

We love to celebrate special events! Please note that if you choose to bring in an outside dessert, it must come from a licensed bakery - unfortunately we can not allow homemade goods. We have a cake cutting fee of $3.50 per person, or our kitchen is happy to work with you to create a dessert option for your group!

For Marcus and Nicole van Winden The Dutch is destiny. They wanted to create a gezellig space serving fabulous food, refreshing drinks and offering guests exceptional service. Beyond that they wanted to do it in a way and a place that really means something to them.

Marcus was born and raised in Holland where he attended an elite culinary school under European Master Chefs and worked at some of the country’s finest Michelin Star restaurants. After several years he felt the urge to wander and set sail on Holland America Cruise Line as the Fine Dining Chef.

Nicole is a Native of Tucson and a Wildcat through and through. After attending the University she also felt the call of the wide open ocean and spent several years on Norwegian Cruise Line before taking on the role of Assistant Cruise Director & Event Planner on Holland America Cruise Line.

So the Chef from Holland met the Wildcat from Arizona and, as they say, the rest was history. They got married and had kids and after several years found themselves running The Holland Hotel in Alpine, Texas. After their stint in Far West Texas they decided it was time to move back home and strike out on their own.

Continuing with their apparent life theme, Marcus and Nicole found a great space in Tucson and named it The Dutch. We can't wait to welcome you!

Join us for a quick drink or the entire evening! We are dedicated to treating every guest like family, and seeing them leave happier than when they arrived. We strive to build a stronger sense of community in this amazing city through delicious food & drink, unwavering hospitality, and sincere connection. Come and join us for your daily dose of gezelligheid and experience this untranslatable word.

4worldlovers:
The original Bumsted's is back baby! A Tucson landmark previously on 4th Ave for 16 years! Our family restaurant and 80's themed karaoke bar will always be a cut above the rest! We have killer sandwiches and entertainment 6 days a week.

Our restaurant and bar is the perfect spot for every occasion, whether you’re coming in for dinner or letting loose with a night of karaoke and cocktails. Our approach to casual dining is simple, and we want you to enjoy mouthwatering meals and enjoy every second of your visit to the best entertainment spot in town.