Benchmark Restaurant

Excellent dining experience for first-timers. Had the salmon which was excellent, as well as the salad and dulce la Leche dessert. Service was exemplary and friendly with great explanations. Would definitely recommend!!

What a wonderful way to teach students ! I was thoroughly impressed by the quality of food! Hats off to the chefs!!!

Steak and frites. Tallow fat fries really need to be twice fried to reach its maximum potential. A dish of this caliber deserves properly done fresh cut fries. Without blanching fresh cut potatoes first, the fries are soft limp and oily tasting. No crisp. Please consider taking the extra step to twice fry them in order to achieve a great crisp. The tres leches dessert was superb.

We absolutely loved our first visit to Benchmark. We were surprised, on the upside. The service was friendly and attentive while the food was five star. The wine pairings were perfect. We will absolutely be back.

A choice dining environment, with genial service and creative food options. Very high on our recommendation list.

Exceptional food and friendly atmosphere.

Thank you Ken for a lovely culinary experience at The Benchmark. We both ordered the 3 course meal. The service was over the top, Presentation was excellent not to mention the delicious food. My favourite was the chicken liver pate. Our only complaint was that we were full to a point of being uncomfortable!! We did not know that you accept walk in patrons so we will definitely return! Terry & Wayne

Love the 3 course tasting menu - always very creative, beautifully plated and delicious! The Tonka Tres Leches dessert was outstanding! So glad you are open all summer - we will return - thanks!

What a gem! Niagara college culinary arts and hospitality program teaching restaurant.
I have a high tolerance for the students who are at various stages of their educational journey. Any missteps were remedied fairly quickly.
The food was spectacular!
We were there for late lunch and I'm stuffed - but in a good way. 😋

Excellent food and amazing service! Good job！

Amazing food and service! I loved that we could watch the chefs preparing the foods through the livestream too. Would definitely go again <3

Beautiful presentation
The service was excellent
Except the confit duck is too salty
Everything else is good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Edit jan. 31, 2025:
Returned with additional friends. Our experience was the same as below. Consistently great results.
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Jan. 23, 2025:
Servers were friendly and took time to explain the process and the food. Chairs were comfortable, tables set properly with proper cloth napkins. The noise level was very low and we could actually have a conversation almost at a whisper. The food was prepared expertly with good flavours. Overall excellent value.
Even the bathrooms were immaculate.
Definitely will be a repeat visit in the future.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Confit

My friend treated me to lunch yesterday at Benchmark and what a delightful treat it was! Jana was our waitress and she was fantastic. She was friendly, knowledgeable and extremely efficient. The food was delicious and the plating and presentation was beautiful. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A truly great experience from beginning to end. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is lucky enough to get a reservation. It was a perfect dining experience and I will return often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A wonderful culinary experience! Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5