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!”

“Super yummy food! Now our favorite place to eat in Benicia. I can’t speak for the meat dishes, but the vegetarian/vegan options are incredible. Highly recommend!”

“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”

“We came across this incredible place about 4-5 months ago and have been hooked ever since. The owners Naomi and Dan are wonderful people and they create daily specials that they run out of almost every day because the food is that delicious!!! One of my favorites is Tuesday special: breaded pork chops with Mac& Cheese with gravy! My picky 4 years old LOVES their Mac & Cheese!!!! She asks for it every day LOL I love their fried Brussel sprouts !!!My husband loves their smoked andouille and chicken gumbo!! The soups are made from the scratch and are very yummy! Cream of cauliflower is our favorite and we also love others : mushroom spinachoke ( which is spinach and artichoke), southern chicken succotash. They have a lot of different soup which we haven’t event tried all yet. The soups change daily so check every day foe their soup special. Their po’ boy sandwiches are amazingly delicious as well! We love oyster po’ boy and sausage po’ boy and shrimp po’ boy all are delicious! Saturday 8-10:30 only they have yummy dessert beignets but you gotta call ahead coz they sell out of them fast!!! And the rice and beans special which they serve on Saturday is delicious! You can’t go wrong with ANY of their food but you CAN go wrong if you’ve driven and haven’t given them a chance! Try them today you won’t be sorry!!!”

“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!”

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

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

“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.”

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

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

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

“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!”

“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.”

“best slap yo momma bbq around.”

“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”

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

“A little on the pricier side for some small pizza pieces, but the pizzas pack a great bunch of flavor in each bite!
I got to try two pizzas (on accident!) they were very quick to respond to their error in my order by giving me a second serving of the pizza I originally ordered! I wasn't going to complain about the initial error (they gave me a margherita pizza instead of meat combo), but afterwards the manager asked if I wanted my original order and even gave me a second serving which I took to go.
Lovely atmosphere and just the perfect small hole in the wall feel.
Moving onto the pizza itself, perfect focaccia bread with a nice crunch that dissolved into a buttery soft dough. Plenty of savory sauce and a perfect zing of spice in the sausage and pepperoni to finish off the texture and taste. It also didn't seem saturated in oil and was just an all around pleasant bite. It didn't feel heavy and rich and was just perfect for a lunch/brunch choice.”

“Excellent cupcakes, the most moist we have had anywhere (chocolate vanilla). We also had the chocolate peanut butter cookie. Also super moist and totally awesome. Would definitely go again. Super friendly service.”

“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" .. ..”

“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. ❤️”

“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.”

“Fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!”

“Love their Blanca Breve and Sandwiches!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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" .. ..”

“Kombucha—coffee too. Cleanses and shots. Great way to Rev your day.”

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

“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.”

“Our service and food was amazing.”

“fresh roast, good blend, helpful staff, nice environment when it can be enjoyed”

“CHILE VERDE ENCHILADA WAS AMAZING!!!
Service was friendly & quick.

I don’t think it was intentional, and the chairs all being slammed around so the floor could be swept an hour before closing was … uninviting. (That’s the kind of thing I’d expect an hour after closing to remind customers to GTFO and it had the same effect on us.)”

“Very spicy! Love the larb Gai chicken salad.”

“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!!”

“To the amazing lady who just bought my daughter and my order including a gift card. The gift card is for my daughter she earns money doing chores then we load it in a card. She can buy a treat after school but only the amount on her card. Today you taught her another life lesson:) Thank you for showing her about giving back � know we will pay it forward!!!”

“Best Mexican food truck in town. Try the rolled tacos excellent. My go-to spot for quick on the go eats.

Parking: Just pull up to the truck, and there is plenty of parking near bye . In the industrial part of Benicia. Off East 2nd”

“Love, love, LOVE Aroma Indian Cuisine here in Benicia! <3 It's a family-owned restaurant with friendly staff and an inviting atmosphere. The food is always cooked to perfection, and they have plenty of yummy vegetarian and vegan options. The best!”

“Great bands, friendly staff, excellent vibes”

“best place to go when you're craving Mexican foods. super worth it”

“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”

“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!!”

“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!”

“Great authentic food unlike all of the other Mexican food options in Benicia. The Lengua, tripas and buche are fantastic along with all of the other options. Service is always friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: 1 handicap parking spot is available right next to their truck.”

“Our family believes this is the best SBUX in Benicia.
The crew here works to understand your order, they've also taught us the differences between drinks to help us with ordering decisions.
The managers and long-time employees "show up" here behind the counter. Their experience and understanding shows, there are few locations that have as many seasoned employees as this one.”

“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.”

“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”

“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.”

“I LOVED the service! We came in with a group of 8 during lunch on Black Friday. They were very accommodating, quick to get us chips and salsa (I love the chips and mild salsa), and their food was great. Only qualm with the taco meal I had is the taco is so fried that it breaks into two on first bite. Delicious anyways tho ;-)My youngest son got the ground beef nachos - holy cow! Such a huge entree.Overall a great experience!”

“We ordered the Spider Roll, California Roll and the Crunch roll. It was a delicious feast everything was so good and miso soup did not disappointed. Service was good & friendly. ?”

“Every time we have gone there with the new ownership we have felt more than welcomed. The service is fantastic and the food is very good. Thank you Andrea snd staff.”

“Genuinely giant hamburgers compared to any other place I've been in. They taste pretty good too and there's other stuff they offer as well like pies and what-not. Totally worth it.”