Benjy's Restaurant
Houston, TX 77005
Phone: (713) 522-7602
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Morningside Drive
- Best of Citysearch:
- Martini 2007, Romantic Dining 2007, Bar Scene 2005
- Hours:
- Sun-Mon 11am-9pm, Tue-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Benjy's Restaurant – by Andrea Loera
The Scene
Open and airy, this two-story eatery is sleek throughout with ever-changing wall art, vibrant colors and minimalist decor. Neighborhood regulars and modish 30-somethings sit clustered around steel table tops and plywood chairs or along the walls in spacious booths. Waitstaff is young, fabulous and well-informed.
The Food
Brunch, lunch and dinner menus change frequently, highlighted by fresh Asian and Latin flavors and dramatic presentations. Small plates include oven-roasted Brie and portabello enchiladas and crispy tuna spring rolls. Large plates include the pecan- and pistachio-crusted chicken with mixed potato gratin; hoisin beef and tiger shrimp on rice noodles with Thai red curry sauce; and three cheese risotto torta. Lunch features the addition of entree salads, creative sandwiches and wood-fired thin crust pizzas. Crunchy French toast with seasonal berries and the scallion scone with smoked salmon, poached egg and dill hollandaise are brunch winners. For dessert, opt for the pecan-studded fudgy chocolate cake.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoFor a post-work play date, the lounge upstairs is considered one of the hottest spots for stylish singles.
What to DrinkThe award-winning wine list is well-organized and features hard-to-find vintages and plenty of by-the-glass options.
Save MoneyStop by Sunday for happy hour from 4pm to 7pm, featuring $5 drinks and appetizers.
User Reviews for Benjy's Restaurant
04/25/2008 Posted by shmi
I have been to Benjy's a few times, and have ALWAYS had very good food there. Usually, the service is also very good. Last night, however, that was not the case. We had a waiter who was so rude that we were about to leave. He seemed to have such a problem either with his job or with us, that it actually made the meal somewhat uncomfortable. We tried to make excuses for him, thinking that maybe he is just having an "off day," or maybe his girlfriend just dumped him or something! But in the end, it made for a less than enjoyable experience. Everyone else there was great - manager, bartender, etc. I will still go back because of the good food.
Pros: Great food, never had anything bad there
Cons: Rude waiter made for an uncomfortable experience
04/04/2008 Posted by tess79605
We just moved to the Houston area and it was a joy to find this place so soon. We came in for lunch, not very busy. The lighting and decor of the restaurant was very inviting. I ordered a pomeganite cherry sparkling soda that was delicious. We were served a flat indian bread (poppers) that was tasty and didnt leave us full. The service was wonderful. The manager came over and talked to us. We asked him about the menu and he went into it with pride and confidence. It was hard to choose after such a great description. My husband and I love to eat and try new things so the originality of the menu was wonderful. There were so many different flavors. We ordered the tomato salad to start. It was nice and light, and got us very excited for the next course. I ordered the chicken sandwhich with brie, bacon and arugula.....you got to be kidding me, it was just a chicken sandwhich but it was out of this world!! It came with a side of veggies, squash and zucchini. I loved that they werent covered in sauce or tons of spices, just a hint of seasoning on the thick cut veggies was a great compliment. My husband got a steak rap with fries. The fries were a medium cut, seasoned with sea salt which made them extra yummy! We ended with chocolate cake with berries and mint. I was so full, but I couldnt put my spoon down! It was rich and sweet yet tart and fresh. Ridiculous!! It was such a satisfying experience, my husband and I went home and made love! We will be coming back to this place again and again.
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