Benji's French Basque Restaurant

Always go to Benjies when in town.

Benjis is the worst Basque food in Bakersfield. Dont waste your money. Go to Woolgrowers...

Always a great time at Benjis. My parents take me every other week for lunch. Never disappoints!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tomato Salad, Cabbage Soup with Beans, Tongue, Sauce, Fried Chicken, Side Salad, Baked Beans, Tri-Tip, Basque Soup

Turned out to be closed on the Monday we were there

Erika is the best waitress. She knows my order before I sit down. She is so nice and personable. Love the set up. So good. Feels like home.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gr8 place for family dinners and party crowd

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamari, Tongue, Fried Chicken, Tri-Tip, Basque Soup

Tasty, hearty and fresh meal! Fast and efficient service! Don't hesitate to enter this restaurant which doesn't look like much at first glance!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I will drive 3 hours each way for this Wonderful Restaurant. I live in Palm Springs.
The staff is so welcoming.
It's like eating at a friend's home.
The Bounty of food the bring to the table.
Soup and beans with bread n butter
Salad and tomatoes that are so flavorful and juicy.
Please order the Escargot with Mushrooms.

They are perfect.
Pickled lounge, get the big plate. You will not be sorry.
Any entrée is something so delicious
Lamb
Duck
So much more.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb with Garlic Potatoes, Cabbage Soup with Beans, Escargots, Tongue, Butterfinger Pie, Sauce, Baked Beans, Rack of Lamb, Basque Soup

I want to thank stephanie for her hospitality today. You made my day thank you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tongue

After a recommendation I visited Benji's while visiting Bakersfield. Food was served quickly and family style. Our waitress has 15yrs with the restaurant. We did learn too late that souffle must be ordered in advance, which was a shame since made to order souffle is rare!

2 stars for the odd tasting water and the rubber scampi.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Benjis has always been a great place to eat however, recently they have amazed me with the size of some of their portions. For nearly $10 this is the size of cheesecake I received. Very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 3

Although the food is terrific, I personally miss the Basque resturants of old and the sitting down to a family style meal of what they want to serve me.
Benji's if beautiful food, but if the Basque name wasn't on the sign It could easily pass as just another quality restaurant.
My opinion certainly doesn't take away the quality of Benji's.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tomato Salad, Calamari, Cabbage Soup with Beans, Ravioli, Tongue, Side Salad

Great food and friendly staff. The tongue is a little different than other basque restaurants, and I love it.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing home made style food. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rack of Lamb with Garlic Potatoes, Rack of Lamb