Benson Marina Restaurant & Willie’s Tiki Bar

651 Benson Valley Rd, Frankfort
(502) 875-0475

Recent Reviews

Joey Johnson

Dam good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Leslie Sewell

Love it!! Perfect place to be all summer long!!! Love being on the water. Karaoke on Thursdays ??️ family and well-behaved pet friendly. One guy even used to bring his?? also get the bar atmosphere later in the evening.Parking: Gravel parking lot. Ramp to get down to restaurant. This is to be expected....It is a boat dock and Marina. And therefore has to rise and fall with the tides. There is a paved parking lot associated with the boat ramp that's within easy walking distance.Kid-friendliness: It's not just kids. They're friendly with everyone!! As are there patrons! Wonderful! Down home, friendly Southern hospitality all the way.Wheelchair accessibility: Again as with parking. It is a gravel lot and there is a ramp. It is with her accessible but it is somewhat steep depending on the water level at the time. Again, it is a marina.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Fish, Fries, Burger, Tater Tots, Loaded Fries

Drew McElroy

The service was poor. Nobody seemed interested in working, but we got a lot of “I’m sorry,…s…”The food sucked. The fried food tasted like it was fried in 6 month old oil. Fried pickles were overcooked and greasy. The fries were cooked but soft/limp.The burger with some kind of “… glaze”, was nothing more than a warm burger with sauce poured on it.It’s unfortunate because it was listed in/on the Taste of Downtown Frankfort, and compared to the other places in the guide we had high expectations.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Fish, Fries, Hamburger

Roseanna Roseanna

This is a quiet Marina - kind of a dead end for boats to come in and gas up and eat. Food and service are fine. But you don't have a view of the river and only can see boats coming in and out for food and to gas up there,..Friendly caring service.Parking: Steep ramp to walk down to marina.Pet friendly..yeah!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Chicken Wings

Sam L.

Food was ok and the waitress was sweet, but the flies were horrible. I was scared to open my mouth to eat thinking one would fly in. There's no fountain drinks, you just have to buy by the can. I don't recommend taking kids, as there's no high chairs at all, and the railings are very easy to fall through. Definitely not family friendly.

Jennifer Hicks

Best burgers around! Get the Big Jen Burger!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

PHILIP FINKLE

Outdoor bar and seating on the dock…had good cocktails and a great cheeseburger with mushrooms and jalapeños delicious. View of waterway and boat docks, steep catwalk with rails to the dock

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jeff McCoy

Hidden gem on the water with great burgers and other sandwiches, and excellent service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger, Tater Tots

Darla I.

Great little dive bar and the burgers were amazing. Friendly staff, sets right on the river. Looks a little sketchy when you first roll up, but glad I went on in. Perfect little hidden gem. Great atmosphere, great drink selections and awesome food. I highly recommend the burgers!!

Richie Rich

Can't say anything about the food I never tried it. The place was nice little place to chill and relax very friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

JRS JRS

We are from Iowa and found this on Google.Food was great fun atmosphere clients and staff were very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger

Pat Lealos

Fun place on the water to have drinks, apps, and burgers. The weather was great when we stopped in for a late lunch. Great service, fun people, good drinks and food! Fried pickles were the table favorite on this trip, but I also really enjoyed the beer cheese and onion ring burger.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Fries, Burger, Tater Tots

Joellen Sperfslage

We are from Iowa and found this on Google.Food was great fun atmosphere clients and staff were very friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Burger

Matt Marcus

Great place for a burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rebecca Perez

Great karaoke night! Good vibes!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Fries, Burger, Tater Tots, Loaded Fries

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Benson Marina Restaurant & Willie’s Tiki Bar

651 Benson Valley Rd, Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 875-0475