We have been to the Tune Up before and had a good experience for their happy hour. These days it’s hard to find happy hour from 6-8 and a $10 old fashioned isn’t so bad.
But this time we decided to try a snack to share. The bison skewers sounded great. Bison, pickled peppers and whipped feta. We were already pretty annoyed by the two drunk women dancing and being really childish spilling their drinks in front of everyone and harassing the musician on stage. But then when the skewers came my wife and I almost laughed out loud. What arrived for $12 at our table was two small ground bison chunks of burger each on their own stick. And feta sauce under the meat and a few pickled mini peppers.
What we were expecting was some finely cooked and seasoned steak. Why would we expect ground bison? It said nothing about that. When I asked to speak to the manager he did nothing but defend the price of the dish and told me that’s what bison costs. Sorry but I’ve been around long enough to know two 1 oz pieces of ground bison should not cost $12. He also defending the obnoxious women making a scene.
When we got our check, nothing was comped. I told him we were locals and we were disappointed he acted like he could care less. We obviously won’t be returning which I’m sure doesn’t bother the manager because he just wants to appeal to the tourists and take advantage of people’s wallets. It will undoubtedly fail like every other restaurant that follows that business model.
This is my first review. Sorry it’s long. I’m just so tired of where the food and beverage industry has gone in this town.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Rodney Leff
Great drink and amazing bartender 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
amy martin
Whoever bartended on Halloween night decided to tip themselves on my credit card and I do not appreciate it. I left a $0 tip on my card and left a cash tip that night instead. I just checked my bank statement and whoever handled the transaction decided to leave themselves we a $10 tip for a single vodka lemonade that night. Shady service.
Service: 1
Darren Seigel
The place is good, but be very careful because the bartender will take advantage of you. I ordered an old fashion with Bulleit Rye and she said they were out of it and offered another rye instead. She said it was made by the guy who plays Kip on Yellowstone. When I went to check out the old-fashioned cost $36. It is the most expensive drink ever had and putting a super premium liquor in old fashion is just plain stupid. I feel completely taken advantage of. I didn’t want to complain at the time because I was with people.
Service: 1
Jan Strout
Tune Up Bar is best on Wednesday nights when there is live JAZZ music, fun companionship, delicious cocktails and bar food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jason Uhlmann
Great space with live music and a unique and excellent craft beer draft list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dana Ocher
Fun basement bar with free live music! I love coming in for a burger and fries and then enjoying the local music scene in an intimate setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Cox
Great place for live
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Slone Nelson
Great atmosphere such a fun place for a night out. The music and drinks are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jamie Miller
The best live music venue in town with such a good vibe. I was surprised at how good the food was as well with awesome libations.
We have been to the Tune Up before and had a good experience for their happy hour. These days it’s hard to find happy hour from 6-8 and a $10 old fashioned isn’t so bad.
But this time we decided to try a snack to share. The bison skewers sounded great. Bison, pickled peppers and whipped feta. We were already pretty annoyed by the two drunk women dancing and being really childish spilling their drinks in front of everyone and harassing the musician on stage. But then when the skewers came my wife and I almost laughed out loud. What arrived for $12 at our table was two small ground bison chunks of burger each on their own stick. And feta sauce under the meat and a few pickled mini peppers.
What we were expecting was some finely cooked and seasoned steak. Why would we expect ground bison? It said nothing about that. When I asked to speak to the manager he did nothing but defend the price of the dish and told me that’s what bison costs. Sorry but I’ve been around long enough to know two 1 oz pieces of ground bison should not cost $12. He also defending the obnoxious women making a scene.
When we got our check, nothing was comped. I told him we were locals and we were disappointed he acted like he could care less. We obviously won’t be returning which I’m sure doesn’t bother the manager because he just wants to appeal to the tourists and take advantage of people’s wallets. It will undoubtedly fail like every other restaurant that follows that business model.
This is my first review. Sorry it’s long. I’m just so tired of where the food and beverage industry has gone in this town.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great drink and amazing bartender 🥂
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Whoever bartended on Halloween night decided to tip themselves on my credit card and I do not appreciate it. I left a $0 tip on my card and left a cash tip that night instead. I just checked my bank statement and whoever handled the transaction decided to leave themselves we a $10 tip for a single vodka lemonade that night. Shady service.
Service: 1
The place is good, but be very careful because the bartender will take advantage of you. I ordered an old fashion with Bulleit Rye and she said they were out of it and offered another rye instead. She said it was made by the guy who plays Kip on Yellowstone. When I went to check out the old-fashioned cost $36. It is the most expensive drink ever had and putting a super premium liquor in old fashion is just plain stupid. I feel completely taken advantage of. I didn’t want to complain at the time because I was with people.
Service: 1
Tune Up Bar is best on Wednesday nights when there is live JAZZ music, fun companionship, delicious cocktails and bar food and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great space with live music and a unique and excellent craft beer draft list.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Fun basement bar with free live music! I love coming in for a burger and fries and then enjoying the local music scene in an intimate setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for live
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere such a fun place for a night out. The music and drinks are
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best live music venue in town with such a good vibe. I was surprised at how good the food was as well with awesome libations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great drinks and great vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Very nice place for a few drinks with friends while listening to live music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Small place but great live country music.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders were great. Highly recommend staying here and trying all of the amenities.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy basement bar, live music, great seating setups with sofas, tables and bar. We played Jenga in the back corner!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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