Outstanding food and service! Very, very pleased. Also really like the happy hour where we were able to hang and have a martini (outstanding!) before our table was ready. The new owner himself was tehr most gracious.
Mark
Our server was stellar and gave it her all. Was there in a flash the moment we had a request. Warm. And then let us be. Food is quite good. Country setting and vibe but the best the country has to offer.
Dan
The restaurant is very well done. The atmosphere is great and well thought-out. I have been there twice and service was exceptional both times. Valet parking is a nice touch for a cold night. The food is a bit disappointing for this price point. I ordered an ahi crusted tuna special that came out partially frozen. They told me it came with grilled asparagus but it was served with sauteed spinach. This was fine, as I used the spinach to melt the tuna. The steak tartare app was just ok. My guest ordered the lobster fra diavolo and it took them 25 minutes to alert us that they ran out of lobsters. This was after they told him they ran out Peroni beer. The desert was solid and nice selections of after dinner teas.
Debra
The Benjamin as of yesterday when we dined is now the called the R House - Italian Steakhouse. The new menu was well thought out with many new options. The service was excellent and overall a wonderful dining experience.
Val
Dinner after a show at ACT of CT. Delightful setting, outstanding wine list (a bit pricey but worth it), excellent service and very good food. What else can I say.
kathy
Overall our night was good. We waited for a bit for our reservation which was fine, but had a drink at the bar (best bartender ever: EVERETT) which is fun and the drinks are delicious. Food was good, love their burger! We all liked the changes in the menu. Service was good and overall I'd come back.
J
Food was delicious however we ordered a second round of drinks unfortunately the drinks never came and we finished our meal without drinks. Good thing we had water.
christine
We dined with another couple last night & the whole experience was an epic fail. From drinks & wine by the glass not being available but on the menu to a raw cold steak served to my husband. The 3 appetizers took over an hour for us to get. She said she'd get one out asap. No, how about all 3 at the same time! The waitress kept apologizing but we didn't want to hear it anymore. The waitress said the owner offered to buy us dessert, we didn't want their free dessert but would've been nice for her to visit our table to hear what we were upset about. Sad
Julia
This was our first time there since the change in ownership. The food and service were excellent, and the new owners were lovely. We'll be back soon!
Stephen
Great menu, ambience and surroundings. Noise level was perfect even with a full dining room, able to enjoy our meal and converse easily.
The food was delicious! We weren't offered a wine list, so we asked. Also I asked if the salmon came with anything on the side, and was told no. I ordered the spinach, only to find broccoli, cauliflower, and mashed potatoes on the side. $38 was a bit steep for salmon, but it was very good.
glen
A disappointing experience to what used to be a regular stop. They are now serving stale Costco bread (literally the Costco walnut loaf) as their table opener. New menu, new prices for sure..... and expensive by any stretch! Food was oily and underwhelming and the salads were very small considering their prices. Food just was simply not great! Wine was mediocre by the glass and first 2 glasses tried were from bottles that definitely had been opened for some time! So the new owners might now have a valet service but locals that always appreciated this restaurant will probably go elsewhere and just park their cars themselves. We often went to Benjamin's but can't see any reasons to over pay again and not come away in anyway thrilled at the experience. Plenty of other better choices in the area.....
Spano
The new owner has completely destroyed this restaurant. Low class food, like diner level quality would have been better, and took over two hours to be served after ordering. They need to shut down and get a new owner and chef asap
Stephanie
Such a great experience here! My husband and I went here for our anniversary, and it honestly felt like we were on vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed the seafood platter (amazing lobster and huge shrimp!), our entrees, and a couple of desserts. The service was incredible, and the owners were on point, making sure we were well taken care of. We loved the whole ambience and vibe of the place. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, special occasion, or just because. Oh, and valet parking is a nice touch, also! Bar looks awesome too.
Nora
We enjoyed our dinner at The Benjamin, although we DO think it was overpriced. However, the food was vey good and the wait staff was very nice. I. highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts appetizer... Delicious!
Outstanding food and service! Very, very pleased. Also really like the happy hour where we were able to hang and have a martini (outstanding!) before our table was ready. The new owner himself was tehr most gracious.
Our server was stellar and gave it her all. Was there in a flash the moment we had a request. Warm. And then let us be. Food is quite good. Country setting and vibe but the best the country has to offer.
The restaurant is very well done. The atmosphere is great and well thought-out. I have been there twice and service was exceptional both times. Valet parking is a nice touch for a cold night. The food is a bit disappointing for this price point. I ordered an ahi crusted tuna special that came out partially frozen. They told me it came with grilled asparagus but it was served with sauteed spinach. This was fine, as I used the spinach to melt the tuna. The steak tartare app was just ok. My guest ordered the lobster fra diavolo and it took them 25 minutes to alert us that they ran out of lobsters. This was after they told him they ran out Peroni beer. The desert was solid and nice selections of after dinner teas.
The Benjamin as of yesterday when we dined is now the called the R House - Italian Steakhouse. The new menu was well thought out with many new options. The service was excellent and overall a wonderful dining experience.
Dinner after a show at ACT of CT. Delightful setting, outstanding wine list (a bit pricey but worth it), excellent service and very good food. What else can I say.
Overall our night was good. We waited for a bit for our reservation which was fine, but had a drink at the bar (best bartender ever: EVERETT) which is fun and the drinks are delicious. Food was good, love their burger! We all liked the changes in the menu. Service was good and overall I'd come back.
Food was delicious however we ordered a second round of drinks unfortunately the drinks never came and we finished our meal without drinks. Good thing we had water.
We dined with another couple last night & the whole experience was an epic fail. From drinks & wine by the glass not being available but on the menu to a raw cold steak served to my husband. The 3 appetizers took over an hour for us to get. She said she'd get one out asap. No, how about all 3 at the same time! The waitress kept apologizing but we didn't want to hear it anymore. The waitress said the owner offered to buy us dessert, we didn't want their free dessert but would've been nice for her to visit our table to hear what we were upset about. Sad
This was our first time there since the change in ownership. The food and service were excellent, and the new owners were lovely. We'll be back soon!
Great menu, ambience and surroundings. Noise level was perfect even with a full dining room, able to enjoy our meal and converse easily.
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The food was delicious! We weren't offered a wine list, so we asked. Also I asked if the salmon came with anything on the side, and was told no. I ordered the spinach, only to find broccoli, cauliflower, and mashed potatoes on the side. $38 was a bit steep for salmon, but it was very good.
A disappointing experience to what used to be a regular stop. They are now serving stale Costco bread (literally the Costco walnut loaf) as their table opener. New menu, new prices for sure..... and expensive by any stretch! Food was oily and underwhelming and the salads were very small considering their prices. Food just was simply not great! Wine was mediocre by the glass and first 2 glasses tried were from bottles that definitely had been opened for some time! So the new owners might now have a valet service but locals that always appreciated this restaurant will probably go elsewhere and just park their cars themselves. We often went to Benjamin's but can't see any reasons to over pay again and not come away in anyway thrilled at the experience. Plenty of other better choices in the area.....
The new owner has completely destroyed this restaurant. Low class food, like diner level quality would have been better, and took over two hours to be served after ordering. They need to shut down and get a new owner and chef asap
Such a great experience here! My husband and I went here for our anniversary, and it honestly felt like we were on vacation. We thoroughly enjoyed the seafood platter (amazing lobster and huge shrimp!), our entrees, and a couple of desserts. The service was incredible, and the owners were on point, making sure we were well taken care of. We loved the whole ambience and vibe of the place. Highly recommend for a date night, celebration, special occasion, or just because. Oh, and valet parking is a nice touch, also! Bar looks awesome too.
We enjoyed our dinner at The Benjamin, although we DO think it was overpriced. However, the food was vey good and the wait staff was very nice. I. highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts appetizer... Delicious!
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