Restaurants in Benicia

“What a great find on a quick work trip to Benecia! I wish there were more stars to give!

Baxter’s has a welcoming vibe when you first walk in, and it gets even better after you meet some of the team! My server, Michelle, absolutely made the evening for me! She had some great menu suggestions and top-notch service and was great to chat with! Kenneth also made sure that everything tasted great, and I was enjoying my visit! Hats off to the Chef and her ability to create some unique dishes!

I appreciated the menu, which has a little bit of everything. I instantly got that feeling that I was in for a treat. To kick things off, I went with the Baked Brie En Croute, which was outstanding! My main entree was a tough choice, though. There was a special, Gumbo Pasta, which I had never encountered before and piqued my interest. Let me tell you, this special should be on the menu, and if it is available when you stop in, it's a must!

I was torn about dessert, but I went with the New Orleans Bread Pudding at Michelle's suggestion! I'm sure all the desserts are fantastic, but this one has got to be at the top of the list!

All in all, if you can swing by Baxter’s, don't pass it up! Well worth it!”

“Excellent food. Peaceful atmosphere. Dedicated owners. Nice sized portions. Try the tandoori chicken. Also the spinach naan. Try everything. Highly recommend.”

“Just had my 3rd dining experience this morning and all 3 breakfast meals have been fantastic! As a person on the carnivore diet, I find it refreshing I can order an all protein meal and be completely satiated without paying an arm and a leg. Eggs were scrambled perfectly and the bacon was delicious. And who could have thought a simple burger patty could taste so good. Must be a magic griddle! Highly recommend! Oh, and service is amazing. My Americano was tasty!”

“Went here on New Year’s Eve to escape the stuffy bars in other parts of the east bay. Full of Benicia locals and this place had amazing energy. I will definitely be coming back again on new years!”

“It is such a beautiful little place. It has a cozy atmosphere. The food was fabulous. We had a party of 13. We had a wide range of delicious food. Lamb ..Chicken Filet Mignon.. Mussels .. Prawns... Sausage . with pastas spinach mashed potatoes green peppers it was all just so good. I totally recommend”

“Chars has THE BEST hotdogs in California! Fast, friendly service, made to order burgers, fries and dawgs served up casual style inside of the historic Tannery Building...what's not to love! My favorites include their chili cheese and Chicago dawgs. Do yourself a favor and visit them today!

Kid-friendliness: Hotdogs + Kids = Win Win”

“I love the food here and have eaten here many times. I usually get the pho or banh mi. The smoothies are delicious! But the boba is gross. It always has a bite to it and never tastes sweetened with brown sugar or honey. That's fine though, I just don't order it!

Unfortunately the woman working at the front makes me feel like I'm not welcome or inconveniencing her every time we order. We always say hi, sometimes we have questions, and tell her to have a nice day, but we either never get a response or the response is low energy. There's no eye contact, low volume, and visible eye rolling or scoffing, I know customer service isn't a fun job, but it almost feels personal? I'm really glad they have an online ordering option and a kiosk now because I can avoid her. She triggers my social anxiety because I feel like I'm doing something wrong every time I'm there.”

“Loved the atmosphere, friendly staff and tasty brunch!”

“You know it's good when my 12yr old grandson eats all his spicy noodles. Plenty of food, no skimping, staff is wonderful. We're going to try the Concord location next. Same cook there that was in Southampton and he's great!”

“Dog & mom in wheelchair friendly. Great sliders & house made pickles.”

“Food was delicious, staff was amazing and ambiance was beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Their oyster po boy is top notch, jumbolaya is right up there. This a great eatery. The mission now is to wade through their entire menu. Dog friendly outdoor seating.”

“Wonderful downtown Benicia dining experience. Felt like we were back in India! Very good food and service.”

“Our service and food was amazing.”

“Completely recommend! Love the ice cream here. Best in the Bay!”

“Just picked up my chicken soup this afternoon,my granddaughter wanted to go to the park,I ordered it over the phone and they said 10 minutes but we stayed at the park for. 45 minutes the soup and croissant was still hot not warm but hot my granddaughter loved the bread man lol”

“As a vegan with a pretty serious sweet tooth, Fox And Fawn has become my go-to for morning coffee and pastries (sorry Timeless, you're just too far away from me now). Everything that I've had there has been fantastic, and I cannot recommend them enough. Their salted chocolate chip cookies are to die for.”

“My wife and I stumbled into Drift for the first time last Sunday while spending the weekend in Wilmington for a comedy show I did. Absolute great coffee and a fantastic brunch. Bought a bag of beans for home, and the coffee I’ve had the last two days is out of this world. The coffee is rich and flavorful. I can’t wait to get back to Wilmington so I can go to Drift. Java Junkie approved! Thanks, Beau Johnson Java Junkie Comedy @bjohnsoncomedy”

“Love their Blanca Breve and Sandwiches!”

“Fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!”

“best slap yo momma bbq around.”

“Had a wonderful meal there. The chef is a lovely guy offering creative variety in his dishes. Fish or meat - both were delicious!”

“First time trying Quickly, and I’ll definitely be back! Great service, drinks & atmosphere. I wanted to do a shout out to Kari & Jaylynn for being so wonderful to the five of us! Thank you both!!”

“As a retired San Francisco Bay Area NIGHT CLUB & LOUNGE ENTERTAINER, this quaint and neat Irish Pub is one of a kind !! .. .. .. I've seem em ALL, and this place folks, is truly a great place to share a drink with locals and out of towners, tucked away in the Benicia Tannery Building, with outside seating (smoking area) overlooking the Carquinez Straits .. .. AND ~ The owners are absolutely the BEST .. .. "A Must Place to Go" .. ..”

“Spectacular !! Super fun. Great food. Bend over backwards to make sure your happy service. Love this place. Just not quite sure what to call it. Baxter’s - The Speakeasy - or The Office. Whatever they’re calling themselves, they’re great.Try the scallops . . . and the bread pudding.”

“I used to work in this building in the early 1980's at the Bronze Seal coffee shop. It's great to see it still thriving. I remember the original owner Roger Steck. Such great memories growing up in Benicia.”

“I started going to Rrags in 2002 when my daughter started working there as a barrista. she received excellent training, earned enough to buy her laptop and most of her first car. the owners, and staff are very pleasant and welcome regulars and new customers with a smile.”

“yes I do the food was good and they place. was friendly and ask for strong drinks on request”

“Delicious food. Great to find lovely outdoor seating.”

“Always enjoy Palermos!!! It is one of the very few excellent Italian restaurants in or near Vallejo. Always accommodating to requests. Quiet dining with excellent service. A must go to restaurant.”

“I order togo every Friday and since the new ownership has taken over, the food quality is so consistent and the staff is so friendly. I haven’t had nothing but great experiences”

“Delicious Thai food! Waitresses were very friendly & on top of making sure you’re drinks & hot tea were filled. I think we found our Thai restaurant & not very far from our house. ❤️”

“Great Place i absolutely love it here, lovely customer service.😇😊”

“Juice is yummy and I know the owner😀”

“Ordered on the app. It was ready when the app said it would be ready. Easy.

Vegetarian options: They got you if you don't mess with meat.”

“Excellent Chile Rellanos and margaritas Vibe is right! Staff is great! Definitely a place to be !”

“I enjoyed a delicious Pastrami & Turkey club sandwich Rosemary and Olive oil chips it came with a side salad I chose fresh fruit. I’ll be back and let me add the sandwich was so meaty I couldn’t finish it all.”

“Great little spot in the industrial area of Benicia. They had a fair amount of seating set up both indoors and outdoors, and they had 8-10 beers on tap. I went with their Golden Stout and really enjoyed it. The Beertender (Molly) was super friendly. I'd go back if I was in the area.”

“Solid spot if you're ever in Benicia and looking for a watering hole with friendly staff and clientele. Wasn't in a state to order grub, but I'm sure they've got some tasty options”

“My co-worker treated our team to Whipt Cookies today, to celebrate my birthday! oh my goodness! They are screaming, melt in your mouth, delicious!!!! Definitely have to have these again!!”

“Great bands, friendly staff, excellent vibes”

“Across the board, this is the Nation's you need to go to in the area! Staff is friendly, food comes out fast and it's tasty... and the restaurant is clean! Thanks for a great experience!”

“This is one of the places that I've been supporting through COVID. The quality of food is always great, despite the supply chain issues. The bento box is the best deal, but I find the nuances, are more important - like the toasted rice in the green tea or the ogo seaweed.I recommend the spicy cucumbers, the tsukemono and the tataki nigiri.

Wheelchair accessibility: There's a ramp as opposed to stairs.”

“Love this place and my pizza was the ultimate!!!”

“The Good -
1.) Hands down they’re killing all the competition!
2.) The Fish Burrito is the absolute best!
Don’t over think it, go try it for yourself.

The Bad -
1.) They’re so popular they always run out of fish!

Overall, the magic they create in a food blows away a majority of the local restaurants.

Thanks for always being on point!”

“The owner makes everything homemade. I had the chicken enchiladas dinner with beans and rice. Chips and salsa ? very delicious!! Come and try best Mexican food in town!”

“Comida nueva en promoción”

“Great service and food !”

“Very comfortable and open space here! You don't find that at many Starbucks these days, drive-thru or not. (this location is not a drive thru) Staff is very friendly, timely, and make a really good drink. I don't go to Benicia often but I want to start coming here more when I do go.”

“Definitely my favorite place for Chicago style hotdogs and hamburgers in Solano County. The polish with grilled onions is the best and you can take it into Cullen's Pub next door so you can have it with a beer on-tap. Seating both inside and outside with plenty of free parking on the streets of downtown Benicia. Don't forget the french fries.”

“Love it thank you My kids love the chicken tika masala and the mango lassi”

“I ​happen to be in Benicia pet sitting for a friend. I don't even live in Benicia. I TRIED to order PIZZA AT 10:00 PM...they close at 11:00 pm On the website there is a special: small pizza ÷ toppi g or speciality$12.99 plus fountain drink Sounds great! I was going to get some garlic cheese bread as well. I call in to place my order and they told me I have to place it online... so I go back to the website and they're "not currently taking online orders". So I called back to the store and do you think that they would honor it or give me some sort of discount so I can get dinner tonight? NO! This was absolutely horrible customer service by both the male and female I spoke to. Absolutely insane to tell someone you have to order online but you can't order online. When I talked to the female she said my boss is the only one that can turn off the online ordering and I don't know why he would do that . ME EITHER...w you got a whole hour before you close! This restaurant DOES NOT even deserve any STARS! Not to mention the snarkiness of the female and the male that answered both times when I called. When I asked who the owner was she wouldn't give me that information and simply told me to call back tomorrow afternoon and speak to someone named AJ. I thought Benicia Pride themself on being a nice cozy wonderful town...but this certainly wasn't any of that. Shame on you!! I will also be contacting corporate along with posting on Tick Tock Instagram Facebook Yelp all of the above. The way I was treated they deserve all the bad press! Maybe next time they'll think about how they treat and talk to a customer or better yet get these folks better customer service training!!!”