| ambiance |
88.66999626159668% positive |
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more could you ask for? ”
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Ambience: This is NOT romantic dining! ”
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If you don't mind a crowded and sometimes lively atmosphere, it is a great place to people-watch while you eat. ”
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Aside from the fact that this is our favorite restaurant for the food and atmosphere the staff and mgmt is second to none. ”
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Atmosphere was lively but not overwhelming, modern decor, 'hip' clientele. ”
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The new location on Washington is outstanding. ”
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This is a must for out of town guests because the food is delicious, the service attentive and the ambiance modern but low-key. ”
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Terrific food, terrible ambience ”
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We sat up in the lounge area, and it had a great view, and was more private and quiet, which made the dinner special and romantic. ”
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The atmosphere is hip, yet romantic, and the food and service are wonderful. ”
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It can get a little loud when there are a lot of people around, so if you're looking for quiet romantic atmosphere it may be better to go earlier on a weekday. ”
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really love Benjy's - it's fun, classy, romantic, and the food is excellent. ”
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We had a cozy dinner for two away from the excitement downstairs. ”
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Great food, Great atmosphere ”
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Service is always great, and we always have fun when we eat there. ”
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ambience ”
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have been there many times for business lunches and romantic dinners. ”
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If you are looking for romantic dining, this is not where you want to be. ”
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Overall ambience was less romantic than what I expected. ”
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The lounge is a cozy space to relax and have a cocktail or a glass of wine. ”
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The place has terrible parking and it is so crowded and loud. ”
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The lounge food is fantastic for the price, especially during happy hour, and it has a great ambiance. ”
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Nice atmosphere, tasty food ”
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Excellent food, Incredible atmosphere, fun bar upstairs. ”
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Great atmosphere, Owner is on hand and there to offer great service, Mike the waiter at Washington location is FUN! ”
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large portions, good prices, easy parking ”
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great romantic/urban setting in Rice Village. ”
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The lighting and decor of the restaurant was very inviting. ”
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Incredible service & atmosphere ”
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The crowd was good-looking and well dressed which added to a great overall atmosphere. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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We ordered an appetizer, entrees, and dessert, and everything tasted delicious. ”
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preferred the warm pistachio crusted goat cheese cakes and the delicate salmon tartare for $6. ”
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Great service, Great bar upstairs (with a cute little outside deck), Great steaks, salads & desserts. ”
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We knew before we arrived we were gonna save room for the famous "Moms Chocolate Cake" but before we could even order , the manager had sent already sent us complimentary dessert because she recognized us and knew we were regulars. ”
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love the salmon and cream cheese omelet, but everyone else usually gets the crunchy French toast. ”
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Best white chocolate creme brulee, excellent customer service ”
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| drinks |
94.25000190734863% positive |
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Plus the drinks are PRICEY ”
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The wine list is excellent and the halibut special I had recently was delicious. ”
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The bar upstairs makes for a nice place to enjoy an after dinner drink too. ”
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Romantic dining downstairs, great bar & party rooms upstairs. ”
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Good bar food ”
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The cocktails are great, the wine selection is great, and the food is pretty good. ”
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We nestled into a corner booth and got into a fantastic half bottle of wine and did not leave until about 1 AM! ”
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the lounge upstairs is a pretty cool place to hang out for drinks if you're not hungry. ”
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am definitely recommending this Benjy's to all the people I know for drinks but that's it, if you want to be mistreated by a hostess, this is definitely your place for dinner ”
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Great service, Great bar upstairs (with a cute little outside deck), Great steaks, salads & desserts. ”
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Decent bar scene upstairs, terrible food, bad service ”
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Excellent food, Incredible atmosphere, fun bar upstairs. ”
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. ”
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Highly recommend sitting in his section, drinks were great and strong:), food exceptional- I will continue to go back! ”
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It's tough to have such a great dinner with an $11 middle of the road glass of wine. ”
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We decided to start off with 2 delicious cosmo's, theirs are the best, but our waiter told us about some of the new signature cocktails, so I had the Citrus Blossom and Steve had the Texas Tini. ”
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They serve some inventive drinks and have a decent bar menu for happy hour which is from 4:00 -7:00 PM. ”
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these cocktails were to die for, mine(Citrus Blossom) was fresh grapefruit juice, Elderflower Liqueur and Vodka with a candied rim & Steve had the Texas Tini which was soooo smooth with delicious, creamy bleu cheese and the best olives I have ever had. ”
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The bar upstairs is pretty cool. ”
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always enjoy their list of great wines and this time, I left it up to our waiter, since the cocktails were so good and we loved it, it was our first time to ever have a "Tannat" which was an awesome alternative to our usual cabernet choices. ”
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more could you ask for? ”
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But, once reserved, we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was impeccable - wine recommendations were excellent, the food was excellent with good portion size. ”
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The lounge is a cozy space to relax and have a cocktail or a glass of wine. ”
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Good dinner, nice wine, decent value ”
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The drinks were so fresh and different, the food was phenomenal, and the setting was perfect. ”
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The outdoor area is a good place for drinks, but as good as the food is, I have to pass on the dining room. ”
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Good food and service, but a poor wine list. ”
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Good food - great drinks - just not as happening any more like it used to. ”
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Our guests were there for the first time and could not stop raving about the service and food and we were able to order hard-to-get bottles of wine that they had not been able to get at their own favorite spots! ”
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| food quality |
94.68000411987305% positive |
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Benjy's has great food and even better happy hour. ”
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We ordered an appetizer, entrees, and dessert, and everything tasted delicious. ”
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more could you ask for? ”
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In fact, every dish I've tried has been amazing. ”
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ordered a pomeganite cherry sparkling soda that was delicious. ”
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The food was delicious, I had the buffalo steak, my girlfriend had the crunchy chicken, both were excellent! ”
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Nice atmosphere, tasty food ”
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But we have been there a number of times and even during peak hours the food was great, the menu varied and the service excellent. ”
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Unique dishes served very well. ”
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Decent bar scene upstairs, terrible food, bad service ”
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The wrap was lightly toasted, but still soft and it was filled with warm arugula, tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken and this avocado ”
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recommend the crusted chicken - I could have licked my plate clean, it was so good. ”
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good food ”
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The food was GREAT, well seasoned and very tasty. ”
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I've been here a few times now, and we've always had great food. ”
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Benjy's continues to serve great food and most importantly is consistent with hot, tasty food and great service - which is not easy to find anymore! ”
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can always count on innovative food dished up by a friendly staff. ”
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There are a lot of good restaurants in town- but great food and great service is the reason why we will go back to Benjys. ”
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Highly recommend sitting in his section, drinks were great and strong:), food exceptional- I will continue to go back! ”
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Excellent food, Incredible atmosphere, fun bar upstairs. ”
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the food was good, but the portions are enought to feed a family of four! ”
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The chicken is always delicious. ”
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They serve quality food with great prices. ”
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The wine list is excellent and the halibut special I had recently was delicious. ”
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Anyway, the food, as I said is good. ”
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The outdoor area is a good place for drinks, but as good as the food is, I have to pass on the dining room. ”
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really love Benjy's - it's fun, classy, romantic, and the food is excellent. ”
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Aside from the fact that this is our favorite restaurant for the food and atmosphere the staff and mgmt is second to none. ”
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and good food too. ”
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The crispy chicken is still untouchable. ”
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the service was fantastic, and the food was dynamic. ”
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The food was amazing, it made the exhorbitant price tag easy to swallow. ”
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Good bar food ”
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The service I received was outstanding, and the food was even better. ”
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The drinks were so fresh and different, the food was phenomenal, and the setting was perfect. ”
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The pizza was sooo good. ”
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love the salmon and cream cheese omelet, but everyone else usually gets the crunchy French toast. ”
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good food try it out. ”
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But my guess is they enjoy the food because they're drunk. ”
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He seemed to have such a problem either with his job or with us, that it actually made the meal somewhat uncomfortable. ”
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Our server was gracious, knowledgable and had a sense of humor without being annoying - what a breath of fresh air! ”
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The food was FABULOUS and unlike many upscale restaraunts, there was a lot of it! ”
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We decided to start off with 2 delicious cosmo's, theirs are the best, but our waiter told us about some of the new signature cocktails, so I had the Citrus Blossom and Steve had the Texas Tini. ”
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We enjoyed a reasonably priced Mer Soleil Chardonnay (unoaked, Central Coast) that complemented our food nicely. ”
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these cocktails were to die for, mine(Citrus Blossom) was fresh grapefruit juice, Elderflower Liqueur and Vodka with a candied rim & Steve had the Texas Tini which was soooo smooth with delicious, creamy bleu cheese and the best olives I have ever had. ”
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Great food. ”
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They have great martinis and the food is terrific. ”
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have enjoyed benjy's food on more than one occasion and each time has been well worth the trip. ”
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Best white chocolate creme brulee, excellent customer service ”
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To top that the food was really good. ”
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The sashimi pizza appetizer is definitely a must try if you like seafood. ”
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Excellent food in a quiet environment. ”
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Good food! ”
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The buffalo was in amazing blue cheese sauce served over grilled aparagus and my date's fish was mushroom crusted, I think. ”
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Kind of pricey, but food is awesome. ”
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have been to Benjy's a few times, and have ALWAYS had very good food there. ”
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The lounge food is fantastic for the price, especially during happy hour, and it has a great ambiance. ”
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The restaurant is nice and the food is good. ”
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French toast entrees are the best! ”
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. ”
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There were full entrees of chicken, fish, beef, along with pizzas, innovative salads and small dishes. ”
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Our guests were there for the first time and could not stop raving about the service and food and we were able to order hard-to-get bottles of wine that they had not been able to get at their own favorite spots! ”
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The layers of salmon, crostini, and shrimp beurre blanc melded to a rich, creamy flavor on the palette. ”
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preferred the warm pistachio crusted goat cheese cakes and the delicate salmon tartare for $6. ”
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have never encountered a problem and the food is great. ”
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Terrific food, terrible ambience ”
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will still go back because of the good food. ”
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The food tastes pretty good with a hip presentation. ”
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The appetizers were okay, the Pecan Chicken was better (loved the dipping sauce, the Chicken Sausage pizza was really good, but the Mom's Chocolate Cake was amazing. ”
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This is a must for out of town guests because the food is delicious, the service attentive and the ambiance modern but low-key. ”
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The food was fantastic! ”
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The atmosphere is hip, yet romantic, and the food and service are wonderful. ”
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The cocktails are great, the wine selection is great, and the food is pretty good. ”
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would recommend splitting the dishes, they have huge servings, i think that's why they charge so much. ”
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Good food - great drinks - just not as happening any more like it used to. ”
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Fantastic food, bad service ”
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They consistantly offer great creative dishes with an awesome waitstaff to ensure you have a great time. ”
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Great service and food ”
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The butterscotch bread pudding a la mode was also very delicious. ”
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But, once reserved, we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was impeccable - wine recommendations were excellent, the food was excellent with good portion size. ”
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The brie and portabello enchiladas were delicious! ”
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Good food and service, but a poor wine list. ”
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Benjy's has great American food. ”
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They were these amazing nut crusted goat cheese medallions with a little raisin salad. ”
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Overall, Benjy's has great food, good service, and all at a price that is not too high. ”
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Watch the post-"Protestant Church" West U. crowd enjoy wonderful dishes in a squeaky clean environment. ”
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The food was good. ”
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Great service, Great bar upstairs (with a cute little outside deck), Great steaks, salads & desserts. ”
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They always seem to find great local vegetables and even local ranchers for their meats. ”
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My margarita pizza was terrible as well. ”
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the food is pretty good with generous portions. ”
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The dishes seem very hit or miss, but the majority of what I've had has been delicious. ”
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Great food, Great atmosphere ”
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We were served a flat indian bread (poppers) that was tasty and didnt leave us full. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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The cocktails are great, the wine selection is great, and the food is pretty good. ”
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The lunch menu features an abundance of entree salads and other gems at reasonable prices. ”
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They serve some inventive drinks and have a decent bar menu for happy hour which is from 4:00 -7:00 PM. ”
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But we have been there a number of times and even during peak hours the food was great, the menu varied and the service excellent. ”
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The menu options were good. ”
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. ”
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My husband and I love to eat and try new things so the originality of the menu was wonderful. ”
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Though most of the reviews are about dinner, don't forget about the lunch menu at this great restaurant! ”
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always enjoy their list of great wines and this time, I left it up to our waiter, since the cocktails were so good and we loved it, it was our first time to ever have a "Tannat" which was an awesome alternative to our usual cabernet choices. ”
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have tried over a dozen things on their menu, and I like them all but the Sea Bass is the best I have had. ”
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The price-fixe menu was great, and the bottomless mimosas were a good idea (as were the bellini martinis!) ”
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They have a wonderful variety from which to choose. ”
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| overall |
96.14999771118164% positive |
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. ”
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The bar upstairs makes for a nice place to enjoy an after dinner drink too. ”
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Aside from the fact that this is our favorite restaurant for the food and atmosphere the staff and mgmt is second to none. ”
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It is a very nice place to start your evening. ”
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Was my favorite restaurant but disappointed about large group "rule ”
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If you don't mind a crowded and sometimes lively atmosphere, it is a great place to people-watch while you eat. ”
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Portions were bigger than what I expected from a nice restaurant. ”
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What a great cool place! ”
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Benjy's use to be our favorite restaurant until the restaurant has a rule not to serve groups of more than 10 even with a reservation. ”
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We had a great time and will recommend this restaurant. ”
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The outdoor area is a good place for drinks, but as good as the food is, I have to pass on the dining room. ”
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Benjy's is a great restaurant! ”
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Though most of the reviews are about dinner, don't forget about the lunch menu at this great restaurant! ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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We loved everything and we'll be back soon! ”
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There are a lot of good restaurants in town- but great food and great service is the reason why we will go back to Benjys. ”
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But overall the place was decent and I would return every once in a while ”
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I'd return to Benjy's for a nice dinner out, although probably not for an expense account dinner. ”
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Highly recommend sitting in his section, drinks were great and strong:), food exceptional- I will continue to go back! ”
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will still go back because of the good food. ”
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| service |
90.05999565124512% positive |
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They have great customer service. ”
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Our server was gracious, knowledgable and had a sense of humor without being annoying - what a breath of fresh air! ”
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Best white chocolate creme brulee, excellent customer service ”
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Our waiter was by far one of the worst waiters I've come across in a while. ”
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Service staff has become borderline rude, inattentive and unknowledgable. ”
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the staff is very friendly and helpful. ”
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Our guests were there for the first time and could not stop raving about the service and food and we were able to order hard-to-get bottles of wine that they had not been able to get at their own favorite spots! ”
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more could you ask for? ”
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But we have been there a number of times and even during peak hours the food was great, the menu varied and the service excellent. ”
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Our waitress was also very attentive to our needs. ”
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Although the hostesses are rude every year, the service is wonderful. ”
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am definitely recommending this Benjy's to all the people I know for drinks but that's it, if you want to be mistreated by a hostess, this is definitely your place for dinner ”
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What motivated me to go to the trouble of creating a profile to write a review was our outstanding service at the Benjy's on Washington last night (thank you Michael A.). ”
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There are a lot of good restaurants in town- but great food and great service is the reason why we will go back to Benjys. ”
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. ”
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The wait staff is great, the restaurant is kept clean. ”
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Trendy music plays in the background, and the service is very attentive (sometimes at times a little too attentive). ”
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Everyone else there was great - manager, bartender, etc. ”
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Awesome service. ”
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Great service and food ”
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The best way to describe the client base, from what I observed, would be "those people"--youngish people who drive 3-series BMWs, chubby, tan women with bleached hair in expensive dresses that don't fit them right. ”
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Decent bar scene upstairs, terrible food, bad service ”
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This may not be the place to meet people, but is definitely a wonderful place for dinner. ”
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The recommendations made by our server were perfect, and the restaurant was not too noisy to have a nice conversation. ”
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Great service, Great bar upstairs (with a cute little outside deck), Great steaks, salads & desserts. ”
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We were looking for something to do and our waiter recommended that we go to the lounge. ”
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Outstanding service. ”
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The service was wonderful. ”
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We had a waiter who was so rude that we were about to leave. ”
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This is a must for out of town guests because the food is delicious, the service attentive and the ambiance modern but low-key. ”
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Fantastic food, bad service ”
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Incredible service & atmosphere ”
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It can get a little loud when there are a lot of people around, so if you're looking for quiet romantic atmosphere it may be better to go earlier on a weekday. ”
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Our waiter was fantastic! ”
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The manager ended our wonderful evening by bringing out Benjy's Mom's Chocolate Cake for our table to welcome the new-comers who I know will be regulars from now on. ”
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Our waiter was just fantastic! ”
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The manager & our waiter made sure everything was PERFECT! ”
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My boyfriend took me to this restaurant for my birthday, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything tasted and how wonderful the service was. ”
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We knew before we arrived we were gonna save room for the famous "Moms Chocolate Cake" but before we could even order , the manager had sent already sent us complimentary dessert because she recognized us and knew we were regulars. ”
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The lounge at Benjy's is small so when it gets crowded it is painful but I find that the tone and the people there are usually pleasant. ”
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the service was fantastic, and the food was dynamic. ”
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Great atmosphere, Owner is on hand and there to offer great service, Mike the waiter at Washington location is FUN! ”
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Aside from the fact that this is our favorite restaurant for the food and atmosphere the staff and mgmt is second to none. ”
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can always count on innovative food dished up by a friendly staff. ”
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Thanks for the great customer service, and taking responsibility for your mistake. ”
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The atmosphere is hip, yet romantic, and the food and service are wonderful. ”
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Overall, Benjy's has great food, good service, and all at a price that is not too high. ”
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The service I received was outstanding, and the food was even better. ”
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But, once reserved, we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was impeccable - wine recommendations were excellent, the food was excellent with good portion size. ”
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service is great also ”
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always enjoy their list of great wines and this time, I left it up to our waiter, since the cocktails were so good and we loved it, it was our first time to ever have a "Tannat" which was an awesome alternative to our usual cabernet choices. ”
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The waiter was very nice! ”
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Benjy's continues to serve great food and most importantly is consistent with hot, tasty food and great service - which is not easy to find anymore! ”
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We decided to start off with 2 delicious cosmo's, theirs are the best, but our waiter told us about some of the new signature cocktails, so I had the Citrus Blossom and Steve had the Texas Tini. ”
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Good food and service, but a poor wine list. ”
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If you don't mind a crowded and sometimes lively atmosphere, it is a great place to people-watch while you eat. ”
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Usually, the service is also very good. ”
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| value |
95.45000076293945% positive |
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the food is pretty good with generous portions. ”
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Bring your appetite because they are generous with the portions, especially their unique version of "French Toast" which is big enough to split. ”
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They serve quality food with great prices. ”
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large portions, good prices, easy parking ”
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more could you ask for? ”
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Good dinner, nice wine, decent value ”
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The price-fixe menu was great, and the bottomless mimosas were a good idea (as were the bellini martinis!) ”
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have enjoyed benjy's food on more than one occasion and each time has been well worth the trip. ”
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would recommend splitting the dishes, they have huge servings, i think that's why they charge so much. ”
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Benjy's is a fantastic restaurant and worth every penny. ”
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the food was good, but the portions are enought to feed a family of four! ”
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The food was amazing, it made the exhorbitant price tag easy to swallow. ”
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The prices were great for the fare provided. ”
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We went on a Sunday, which I think makes a huge difference, and made a reservation ahead of time. ”
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While it's not a bargain basement, it's not ripoff; good value for the money. ”
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The best way to describe the client base, from what I observed, would be "those people"--youngish people who drive 3-series BMWs, chubby, tan women with bleached hair in expensive dresses that don't fit them right. ”
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The lunch menu features an abundance of entree salads and other gems at reasonable prices. ”
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The price is excellent and it is an all around great. ”
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The lounge food is fantastic for the price, especially during happy hour, and it has a great ambiance. ”
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Overall, Benjy's has great food, good service, and all at a price that is not too high. ”
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Kind of pricey, but food is awesome. ”
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The price was also very reasonable. ”
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