We had drinks and an appetizer. Cute place with good service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Lane Appleby
Me and a few friends went out 'bar hopping' - I'm sober personally - I had asked for a cup of coffee truly not expecting much at all.I shared with my best friend beside me and we talked about it all night. I don't say this lightly ~It was the best cup of coffee I have ever had~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alison Maciejewski Cortez
Beautiful dinner for a wedding reception. Great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marcus G.
Came to the bar for a quick drink and calamari. Great atmosphere and service. Would have stayed for dinner but wanted to try something else on my short visit. FYI.. calamari was fresh and a good portion size. Drinks were strong. You've been warned.
Al G.
We had the delightful experience of staying at the Union Hotel in Downtown Benicia. However a disclaimer: we do seek out 'Historical Hotels' and for us this one was a classic. Modernized some years ago but still retains the 'Old Feeling' of something special. Great location (heart of downtown / shops and restaurants / bars). Rooms were large and nicely appointed. Clean baths and linen. Very nice adjoining bar and restaurant. This place may not be for everyone, don't expect a lot of the amenities of the large corporate chains (concierge or bell captain service, a pool or underground parking). The hotel is privately owned and locally managed & staffed with everyone being friendly, courteous, helpful and great tour guides. If you are looking for that classic historical hotel that is so prevalent in our California small towns - this is a wonderful find! Looking forward to our next visit.
Ryan O.
Some of the best food on first street. A more unknown or underrated restaurant in town. Gabby serves fantastic food at fair prices, it feels almost like home cooked food but better. Nice cocktails and wine and a chill vibe inside. Reccomend 100%
Diana B.
Fun ambiance! Amazing food! No corkage fee! One of the best meals I've had in a while! Rich, but delicious! The owner - Gabi, is the waiter and the owner and the chef! He is adorable and was patient when we took awhile to order! There was no corkage fees and one of the best meals I've had for the price in longer than I can remember. I had the house made ravioli two different ways. One was a bit rich for my stomach, even though delicious and the other was killer. My husband's salmon was exquisite. Oh I forgot to say my spinach salad was over the top great! Please try it! I almost hate to say how good the place is, as will become too popular! But, on the other hand, you should try it!
Sang Park
5+ stars! We had a birthday dinner for a party of 9. Dinning room is in the back - not to be confused with the bar area. Atmosphere was cozy and mellow in an old-school Benicia downtown kind of way. It was a welcome change from the usual sleek franchisey restaurants. The waiter was pleasant and accommodating.The food was awesome. Everyone loved their dishes. Penne, salmon, ribeye, and the risotto. Dessert was delish as well. Everything went towards making it feel like a special event - which it was!
I absolutely love the union hotel! Gabby and his crew are the best! We hosted a baby shower in their private room last weekend and everything was perfect. Gabby went out of the way to provide an amazing lunch that the whole crowd raved about. I cannot recommend them enough!
Anna was the best, perfect date spot or just simply to enjoy a glass of wine and take Cali in. Wad in town for the weekend and this was my favorite part.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Monica G.
We had come to the Hotel to eat since we moved to Benicia, they already know what we like, wonderful service, great food and they are always nice to us. A good place to celebrate a special occasion.
Lillyana R
Our experience here was definitely 5 stars as our dinner was nothing short of perfection. As a party of 7 we were shocked with how delicious every individual meal was. Simply incredible… from the drinks, appetizers, sides and all! We also loved how we were greeted by the owner and seated in private room for a larger group. Highly recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lori W.
Always delicious food and company!! Gabby is a wonderful host!! Chicken Marsala is always my favorite! And awesome drinks!
Navnit Sihota
We had our son’s graduation party here. Gabby and crew were extremely efficient, professional and helpful! Food and ambiance was great!
We had drinks and an appetizer. Cute place with good service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta
Me and a few friends went out 'bar hopping' - I'm sober personally - I had asked for a cup of coffee truly not expecting much at all.I shared with my best friend beside me and we talked about it all night. I don't say this lightly ~It was the best cup of coffee I have ever had~
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful dinner for a wedding reception. Great staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came to the bar for a quick drink and calamari. Great atmosphere and service. Would have stayed for dinner but wanted to try something else on my short visit. FYI.. calamari was fresh and a good portion size. Drinks were strong. You've been warned.
We had the delightful experience of staying at the Union Hotel in Downtown Benicia. However a disclaimer: we do seek out 'Historical Hotels' and for us this one was a classic. Modernized some years ago but still retains the 'Old Feeling' of something special. Great location (heart of downtown / shops and restaurants / bars). Rooms were large and nicely appointed. Clean baths and linen. Very nice adjoining bar and restaurant. This place may not be for everyone, don't expect a lot of the amenities of the large corporate chains (concierge or bell captain service, a pool or underground parking). The hotel is privately owned and locally managed & staffed with everyone being friendly, courteous, helpful and great tour guides. If you are looking for that classic historical hotel that is so prevalent in our California small towns - this is a wonderful find! Looking forward to our next visit.
Some of the best food on first street. A more unknown or underrated restaurant in town. Gabby serves fantastic food at fair prices, it feels almost like home cooked food but better. Nice cocktails and wine and a chill vibe inside. Reccomend 100%
Fun ambiance! Amazing food! No corkage fee! One of the best meals I've had in a while! Rich, but delicious! The owner - Gabi, is the waiter and the owner and the chef! He is adorable and was patient when we took awhile to order! There was no corkage fees and one of the best meals I've had for the price in longer than I can remember. I had the house made ravioli two different ways. One was a bit rich for my stomach, even though delicious and the other was killer. My husband's salmon was exquisite. Oh I forgot to say my spinach salad was over the top great! Please try it! I almost hate to say how good the place is, as will become too popular! But, on the other hand, you should try it!
5+ stars! We had a birthday dinner for a party of 9. Dinning room is in the back - not to be confused with the bar area. Atmosphere was cozy and mellow in an old-school Benicia downtown kind of way. It was a welcome change from the usual sleek franchisey restaurants. The waiter was pleasant and accommodating.The food was awesome. Everyone loved their dishes. Penne, salmon, ribeye, and the risotto. Dessert was delish as well. Everything went towards making it feel like a special event - which it was!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Lamb Chops, Penne Pasta, Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Two couples eating dinner, good food and atmosphere of historic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spinach Salad, Gnocchi, Bruschetta
I absolutely love the union hotel! Gabby and his crew are the best! We hosted a baby shower in their private room last weekend and everything was perfect. Gabby went out of the way to provide an amazing lunch that the whole crowd raved about. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Anna was the best, perfect date spot or just simply to enjoy a glass of wine and take Cali in. Wad in town for the weekend and this was my favorite part.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had come to the Hotel to eat since we moved to Benicia, they already know what we like, wonderful service, great food and they are always nice to us. A good place to celebrate a special occasion.
Our experience here was definitely 5 stars as our dinner was nothing short of perfection. As a party of 7 we were shocked with how delicious every individual meal was. Simply incredible… from the drinks, appetizers, sides and all! We also loved how we were greeted by the owner and seated in private room for a larger group. Highly recommend this place
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always delicious food and company!! Gabby is a wonderful host!! Chicken Marsala is always my favorite! And awesome drinks!
We had our son’s graduation party here. Gabby and crew were extremely efficient, professional and helpful! Food and ambiance was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5