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For three star dining in Houston, try Benjy's In The Village. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Rice Village neighborhood. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Benjy's. Dear, sweet Benjy's. My co-worker and I went to Benjy's on a whim last night since I was in the area. She had never been, and I had only been to their brunch, so I'm glad I finally made...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How have I not written a review on Benjy's yet??? Well, without further adieu! Here it is! I have become quite the frequenter of this fine establishment in the last few months thanks to multiple happy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and bar-lounge area. I go back here again and again.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As this was my first time at Benjy's, I did not know what to expect from this Yelp Happy Hour. First off, the place was not hard to find at all. Parking was kinda tough. The lot was jam packed when I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for brunch, its something you would expect from Top Chef or Hells Kitchen! :) I always get the Surf and Turf! Im never let down and always end up here if I got the time during the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is by far one of my favorite places to go in Houston! Whether for happy hour, dinner, lunch or brunch! The service is wonderful...the atmosphere is great! I like this location better than the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to benjy's for Houston Restaurant Week. We'd been there before a few times. But our friends never had and benjy's was one of like, 4 restaurants that offered veggie fare on their set HRW...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place, i can never go wrong with any of the selection on their menu. I like the original at the village, it's were I go. The lounge upstairs is great. Been going to this place for 6 years...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THE WHITE PIZZA! I've been here multiple times and always had good food and good service. Went once on my birthday and staff was friendly and accommodating. I even bought the music CD they were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything brought to our table was delicious! The crunchy chicken is still my favorite. I love the mixture of vegetables that come with it. The au gratin potatoes, sweet carrots and asparagus...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Benjy's for Sunday Brunch and although the wait was 45 minutes, my family and I had a great experience. First of all, there is plenty of parking but not much of it was available (probably...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's, great food, good service, beautiful atmosphere, and flavorful drinks mixed right. These are the qualities of great restaurant. Enjoy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Yelp back in late 2007. I had never heard of Yelp. I started using Yelp because I had just moved from Southwest Houston to North Houston and I had no clue what was out here other than the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was able to join Shazia's Brunch Bunch UYE today and it was pretty good all around. First, it was Father's Day, so when I walked up to Benjy's at about 1230PM, the entry way was crowded with people...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having only been to Benjy's for the lounge before, I decided to try brunch. I called 20 minutes before arriving and was able to get a table -- amazing considering that it was father's day! Of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome for happy hour in the Lounge area. It is the place to be. The girlfriend and I came at 4:45 and we were like, "Wow, it is kinda empty here" besides a party of girls who were celebrating a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the food here. Burger. Salad. Brunch. Whatever. I've never been here for happy hour, but I heard it's good. The outdoor seating area and upstairs bar is also neat!
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My partner and i came here for brunch last sunday and it was great. They have been in business for the last 14-15 years so they know what they are doing. We came here promptly at opening and the place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after work on a friday night with a couple of friends.We ordered mojitos for drinks, not that great.Got the lamb chops and scallops for dinner.The scallops were over cooked and kinda chewy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Big fan. BIG fan of Benjy's. I took a colleague here for dinner last night with high praise for the restaurant. He was exceptionally pleased with his hangar steak, which arrived perfectly medium....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's the sign of a great restaurant? In my humble opinion, it's consistent and repeat customers. I just visited Benjy's at 7:30 pm on a Tuesday night. It was full when we arrived and tables turned...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They took one of my favorite brunch items off the menu: Tempura shrimp with goat cheese grits on a bed of greens, with a couple of eggs over easy. They have all of the ingredients to make it and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a nice but inexpensive place to meet for a drink after work yesterday and Benjy's lounge totally delivered! The atmosphere upstairs is hip/upscale/trendy looking lounge, which has...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend & I decided to have brunch here on valentines day. So Im just now getting the chance to Yelp about it. Well anywho, we made reservations and arrived. As soon as we walk in, this crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Benjy's pre-Yelp days for dinner and drinks, but I have not been back for a while. We finally decided to go for brunch on the whim yesterday, and surprisingly got in pretty quick around...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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It was nice to see the owner at the door. I was surprised that the Sliders didn't make me salivate.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First let me say, I love breakfast. I love brunch. I love everything that reminds me it's the weekend, and I can eat a full meal sitting down and enjoying the start to my day. With this, on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet. We've been there for dinner several times and have always enjoyed ourselves. The service is always fast and attentive and the cocktails are usually...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Best Food & Service in Houston.. I keep trying all the top "new" hot spots in Houston and none of them come close. I actually like the fact that Benjy's DOES NOT ALLOW HUGE PARTIES...!! That is great !!!! If...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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I travel all over the US and eat business dinners at mostly 3-5 star restaurants and truly believe that the quality of food at Benjy's is as good as any other them for 1/3 the price. Our family has been a...
kudzu.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this lounge!I've been here a couple of times for dinner, and the kitchen is very competent, with a good choice of food, and a bit of adventurousness in the menu. If anything, the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reading all the good reviews for Benjy's I thought itd be a good place to try while I was home in Houston for the winter holidays. This place has a trendy/cool vibe and the entrees are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super food, cool spot -- really like the bar, upstairs.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food and a trendy atmosphere in the middle of "Fat City". It was described to me as a place where the "wine drinkers" go, instead of the "beer drinkers", whatever that might mean. Anyways, cool...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool, chic vibe. Trendy & Unique. Moody beats. Eclectic food. All around awesome.To start, I was served a sort of tasty cracker & some yummy, warm Hawaiian Bread - fabulous!I then ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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Benjy's use to be our favorite restaurant until the restaurant has a rule not to serve groups of more than 10 even with a reservation. It is really disappointing because now there is one close to my house on...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I liked Benjy's, but not as much as I thought I would.The pros were the tasty pitcher of white peach mimosas and the bread basket (although I have to admit I wasn't totally blown away by the actual...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
DELICIOUS! (I'm liking this whole one adjective to describe a review thingy that I'm using.)Dining in the main room was a great experience. We went on a weekday and I was surprised by how packed the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another trendy HH spot in Houston, but THE best in the Rice Village area. Their lounge upstairs is covered in retro-inspired designs and is inviting. As for eats, their calamari is perfectly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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I absolutely love brunch at Benjy's! They have a wonderful variety from which to choose. I love the salmon and cream cheese omelet, but everyone else usually gets the crunchy French toast. And I can't tell you...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had sampled four dishes appetizer 2 desserts.The BEST:A 2-Way Tie! Pecan/pistachio crusted chicken and the SalmonMom's chocolate cake (dessert - chocolate decandence, and I'm picky about this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks. Had a long island, mojito, and a margarita and they were all quite fantastic. The food is also not bad, which is hard for me to admit since I am a generally tough pleaser.I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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After having reservations for a birthday dinner and not honoring them, Benjy's suprised me... they made it right. The manager obviously saw my Citysearch review and called my boyfriend to ask what he could do...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The main dining room at Benjy's is fantastic: I've been there for girls' night out, New Years Eve, you name it...but the real hidden gem here is upstairs. The lounge is the best HH destination in H...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's food is top-notch (coming from a foodie), and the food service is great. It's been around a long time and has always been somewhat "trendy" and a popular stable of Rice Village. It has a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given Benjy's 4 stars but the dumb tramp hostess made us wait 45 minutes over our reservation time before seating us. We arrived at 7pm, the reservation was for 7:30 pm. Our full party...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very nice food.Always stylish.
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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So I'm back for another review. Benjy's in Rice Village is a jewel within the village. The restaurant is nice and the food is good. I always give in to the crunchy chicken. It is a very nice place to start...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's gets all five stars for the following reasons:-Kick-ass bread basket with bagels, muffins, and scones-Shrimp Tempura Omelet-HUGE Portions-Amazing Cocktail Menu-Best Brunch in Houston ... by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had my first experience at benjy's last night...after hearing about it from everyone ever since i moved to houston 3 years ago. we met up with some pals for happy hour, and, overall, i really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for weekend brunches. This place is delicious. The food is inventive and interesting. The place is hopping. The staff is super helpful if maybe a tad too busy. Reservations seem...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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Great Place to Lounge. Some nights are hit or miss. It's either poppin or really dull place. Preview
kudzu.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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I love, love, love Benjy's! And so does everyone else on Saturday evenings apparently. =) My fiance made reservations here for my birthday and could not get a spot until 8:30 PM even reserving a week in...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Rice Village place to go to! We first came here for a Valentine's a few years back, which was pricey but delicious. It's been a while since we've been, but the atmosphere is tremendous and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Ambience: This is NOT romantic dining! If you are looking for romantic dining, this is not where you want to be. The cafe tables and hardwooden chairs are part of what gives this away. Then there was the 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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This was my first place to ever have brunch. So yeah I was a brunch n00b. However I am l33t when it comes to fine foods. My hax0rs and I started off with some very good Mimosas. The food tastes pretty good...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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This cafeteria atmosphere place always gets my order wrong, ok, I can overlook that, but then I have to drink a gallon of water an hour after my meal, because it always seems packed with salt, my butt hurts...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Benjy's might be my favorite place in Houston. The cocktails are great, the wine selection is great, and the food is pretty good. It's does not always compare to similar restaurants in NYC and Chicago, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Benjy's was great. The atmosphere was relaxed but classy and the food was interesting, colorful and delicious yet affordable. I love the fact that Benjy was able to cspture this ambiance without excessive...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooooh Benjy's....I love the lounge on the weekends...as for dinner...I was very disappointed. My group of 6 and I were assigned a waittress who was very business like. She was not personable nor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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What a great cool place! Hip restaurant down stairs - check out the wall paper. Upon checking at the hostess stand, the manager found out that we were visiting for the first time and sent us a "welcoming"...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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The restaurant has a great enviroment. They serve quality food with great prices. They have great customer service. It is a good family spot.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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I had the tofu, and the wife had the steak. Both were pretty bad. Both were too expensive. I don't understand why people seem to enjoy this. I think it's more geography than anything. The best way to describe...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
THE BUENO: Bejny's is great. I have been on several occasions but only for dinner and/or drinks. The lounge upstairs is primo and has all of the usual suspects in terms of drink selection. The real...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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I have been to Benjy's a few times, and have ALWAYS had very good food there. Usually, the service is also very good. Last night, however, that was not the case. We had a waiter who was so rude that we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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We just moved to the Houston area and it was a joy to find this place so soon. We came in for lunch, not very busy. The lighting and decor of the restaurant was very inviting. I ordered a pomeganite cherry...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's is a sorta-trendy Houston brunch spot. And if you can get through the sorta-trendy Houston ritual of walking into the place, staring everyone up and down through your sunglasses and walking to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went out to brunch with one of my best friends and it was my first time to go to Benjy's. The day was absolutely gorgeous, sunny, with a nice cool breeze. Unfortunately the place was packed and we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hardly go to the West U area, but I heard good stuff about this place. My date and I were deciding where to go, and I suggested this place (as per his suggestion the last time) as I had heard good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd never been to Benjy's and when told we would be going here with 6 others for a business lunch I was excited since I'd heard really good things.Located in Rice Village next to the Kelvin Arms there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now, my low rating is certainly impacted by the terrible food poisoning I had the next day. It *might* not have been from this place, but while the lovely spinach salad tasted great, it definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks!!!! I have never had a dissapointing meal here. Went here for brunch. This place was packed wall to wall on a Sunday no less, who would've thought. The hostess seated us in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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I LOVE Benjy's for the food, music and the fact that it's next door to the Kelvin Arm's! I always take out of town visitors to the Village for this little Oasis which is one of the few places you can actually...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Benjy's twice now, once for drinks and once for dinner. The lounge is a great place to have a drink, very relaxed and fun. My one caveat would be that there drinks are very expensive,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went here for a few happy hour cocktails. We had the blood orange margarita and lemonades (without the blueberry) for $6 a piece. While the drinks were good, the glasses were SMALL....
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great restaurant and fantastic lounge. I am in a total rut with lunch there, the salad with the wasabi tempura shrimp is amazing and I can never convince myself to order anything else. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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I came here with 3 of my girlfriends for brunch the other day. Atmosphere is intimate (we sat in the wine room), and the decor is simple and trendy. Trendy music plays in the background, and the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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As a tradition, my family and I come here for Thanksgiving each year to eat. Although the hostesses are rude every year, the service is wonderful. I have never encountered a problem and the food is great. But,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Considering that I saw this place off of a billboard....I didn't know what to expect. My boyfriend had also asked a couple of his friends about a good place for "romantic"and "special occasions"...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's was recommended to us by a friend for Saturday brunch. Another friend told us their food quality had gone downhill in the last few years. We were torn about going but we stuck with it and BOY...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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My boyfriend took me to this restaurant for my birthday, and I was pleasantly surprised at how good everything tasted and how wonderful the service was. They knew it was our first time visiting the restaurant,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Holy crap - why didn't anyone tell me about the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with arugula, camembert and bacon? Why did I miss the grilled pesto squash and zucchini? I am not a hummus fan, but the stuff...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, whenever I come to visit my old stomping grounds of Houston, I try to make it out to Benjy's. There's something electric about this place. The ambience, the food, the music - I love it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Lounge only - I've never eaten downstairs.I might be a fuddy-duddy, but I like the happy hour at the Lounge at Benjy's. The drinks aren't always memorable, but they're good enough. Each day of the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's was a very nice restaurant. The ambiance was nice, too. However, the service was "OK." I had come on a company-sponsored dinner with a rented-out upper floor, and even then we didn't get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Benjy's on a Sunday night before heading to a play at the Alley. The food was very good, the wine we selected was fantastic. I am not completely sure that, were I choosing someplace to spend...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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A friend of mine decided to take me here for lunch one afternoon. Usually, we go to old haunts around the main village area, but Benjy's is hidden a couple blocks away and it's quite a find! The host was...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's is a great place to people watch and to be seen. The food is actually pretty good too, though I doubt that's why half the people go there. The decor if fantastic and the parking lot is huge....
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everything about Benjy's is great except that it's a food establishment. I go at least 1-2xs/month and I've never enjoyed any thing that I've ordered unless it's wine. Good atmosphere, superb...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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I went during happy hour. It wasn't that crowded and the service was great. Ordered the pizza on the appetizers menu. I don't think I will ever order it again. Think crispy cardboard box with a lot of pizza...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Benjy's is probably one of my favorite places to eat in Houston. I love it. I get the Crusty Chicken (I think that's what its called) and it's AMAZING! I never made it to their Sunday brunch, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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Fabulous! Great Drinks! Go early or stay after to have drinks at the bar! I love this restaurant it feels like NYC!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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Go and get the Signature French Toast! It is rolled in pecans - I believe - to give it a cruchier exterior. It is a wonderfully decadent experience for a special brunch. The portion size is HUGE, so plan to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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My wife and I and six of her family members dined here on a saturday night around 9 pm. It took us about 15 min. to find a parking spot. when we got in it was so crowded it was like they were giving free food...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2007
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My fiance took me to Benjy's for our Valentine's dinner this year, and it was wonderful. We had made reservations and were seated promptly. The waitress came by within minutes with water and bread crisps and...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2007
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The FOOD was TERRBILE. My wife's steak was tough and flavorless & they think they are so good that they don't carry any steak sauce (talk about misconceptions!). My margarita pizza was terrible as well. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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We went on a Tuesday evening around 8:00 and the place was packed! No problem, we went and ate upstairs in the lounge. The waitstaff here is freindly and comfortable. We had drinks and then ordered. The food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2007
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I went in last night (Friday night) for a bday party w/ 5 other girls. The place was packed!! We were told the wait was an hour...we went upstairs to the lounge for a drink to wait. After about 20mins our...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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it's probably one of the few quaint spots in the rice village area where you can just lounge and chill without the loud music or loud crowds. the location is not bad: sitting on top of kelvin arms (if you want...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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I went for the first time on Friday and don't have the desire to go back. There was a good mix of people if you like snobs. We shared our table with a few others and they weren't grateful at all, more like...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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This is the perfect place to go on a date. The atmosphere is hip, yet romantic, and the food and service are wonderful. The wine list is excellent and the halibut special I had recently was delicious. The bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2006
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This restaurant has been a favorite for years. The goat cheese appetizer was fantastic! Don't forget to visit the lounge upstairs.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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Fellas- interested in a little lovin' with your date after dinner? DON'T SKIP DESSERT! Well- not here. This chocolate cake has been scientifically proven to yield the same results as that 24Karat gem sitting...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Just got back from my first trip to this establishment. The food was GREAT, well seasoned and very tasty. The service and presentation was excelent. My date and I were very impressed by the atmosphere and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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Cute place, nice atmosphere and tasty food, but they take their "no seating incomplete parties" to an unreasonable extreme. The last time I was here meeting friends for an early dinner on a Tuesday night (read...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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We left cash for our bar bill (which was a few dollars over the tip, which they had already included in the bill) on our table before leaving and when our friends got ready to pay their bill, the waitress told...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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One of my college friends came into town and the last night she was here, I took her out to Benjy's. I had heard good things. We went in about 8:30 on a Monday or Tuesday night. Headed upstairs to the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food: GoodSelection: GoodLocation: GoodAmbience: GoodPrice: OK= 4.5 stars
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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My husband and I dine at Benjy's once a month or so and never leave disappointed. We love how they change the decor and menu every few months and the waitstaff is always personable. Last night we dined w/ a...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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It can get crowded at times so reservations are in order. But we have been there a number of times and even during peak hours the food was great, the menu varied and the service excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Cozy atmosphere, interesting, classy people, smooth service and convenient location. Nice patio if you can get to it. Highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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I really love Benjy's - it's fun, classy, romantic, and the food is excellent. However, I don't know who made their wine list "award winning." There are few things on the by the glass list that are worth...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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After having dined at this establishement for the last 4 years almost on a weekly basis I have to finally admit I will never return. This establishment was informed by my adminstrative assistant that tonight...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2006
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My girlfriend and I went to benjy's to celebrate her birthday, she has been many times with her girlfriends, this was my first time. We arrived a little early, so we went upstairs to the lounge for a drink....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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I work in the med center and I love going to Benjy's for lunch. Reasonably priced, eclectic menu is always satisfying! Service is prompt, but the place fills up around the lunch hour, so reservations ...
judysbook.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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I absolutely loved Benjy's lounge! It's the perfect anytime place! Our glasses never dried out! The service was incredible! Definitely recommend!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2005
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tend to judge a restaurant by the overall experience that I have, and lean heavily on "atmosphere" almost more so than food quality. With that being said, both are above average at Benjy's. the a...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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Benjy's has great American food. The wait staff is great, the restaurant is kept clean. The price is excellent and it is an all around great place to take your family for a nice meal. They have great steaks...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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I've been wanting to go for a while, so my husband surprised me for my birthday. I was VERY impressed. We were 15 minutes late for our reservation and were still seated immediately! Waitstaff was at the table...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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i've always said, "i'll pay more money to get less food" this is the case here. The food on the menu is exciting. but when you get the food, you get it served in a fish fry plate, platter! they give you so...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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After going to Benjy's for years and thoroughly enjoying the experience... alas, the experience has gone steeply downhill. Where I once rated Benjy's as one of Houston's 10 Best... no more. You will enjoy your...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2005
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Benjy's is the perfect place to meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It's decorated well enough inside so that if the weather on the patio isn't good, you can chill with a martini in a hip atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/24/2005
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The sashimi pizza appetizer is definitely a must try if you like seafood. Our waitress was also very attentive to our needs. The only advice that I'll give is to think twice if you're on your first date. We...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2005
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Benjy's has great food and even better happy hour. If you are going for a big party I wouldnt recommend it. I went with a group of 10 or so and it was a disaster. They kept taking our plates and glasses before...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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I've gone here a handful of times and had a different experience every time. One time it was completely dead. Another, it was packed with beautiful people. The next was a mix. The food is really good, and they...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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I've been here a few times now, and we've always had great food. When reservations were made, we were seated promptly. When we didn't make reservations, we hung out at the Lounge. I recommend the crusted...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2004
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We ate at Benjy's for brunch. I made reservations and we were seated with no problems. The waiter was very nice! I took the advice of citysearch and tried the stuffed french toast and I'm sure glad I did! My...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2004
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Forget the "trendy" thing and get down to the food and ambience...it's great. Unique dishes served very well. The crispy chicken is still untouchable. While it's not a bargain basement, it's not ripoff; good...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2004
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Went to Benjy's for Easter Brunch and was extremely favorably impressed. The price-fixe menu was great, and the bottomless mimosas were a good idea (as were the bellini martinis!). The crowd was good-looking...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/19/2004
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This is where the most beautiful girls are in Houston, hands down. Food is great, the wait isn't bad if you go upstairs to the Lounge.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2004
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Excellent presentation. Excellent food in a quiet environment. Outstanding service. French toast entrees are the best! Then slip upstairs to the trendy bar.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/12/2004
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It's a nice and cozy layout...when the crowd is not too large. On busy nights it's much too 'shoulder to shoulder'.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/31/2003
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Was there Sat 6-Dec-2003 right around midnight. The place is surprisingly small. Most of the tables were taken but overall the scene was subdued and seemed dead. This place is touted as a singles scene but I...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2003
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I took a business client here for dinner on a Sunday night -- was expecting someplace a little more 'upscale' (this place seemed more 'hip' to me) -- maybe we should have been seated upstairs? Either way the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2003
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I ate here with a friend during the 'in-between' hours of 4:00-5:00 on a Saturday so it wasn't crowded. I did not have a reservation, and it doesn't seem like you need one. The food was amazing, it made the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2003
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Agreat restaurant, with great food, great wine selection, friendly staff and the place to be seen. I keep going back and its seems to get better if that is possible
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2003
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this place is definitely worth a try. it has a trendy, contemporary look to it. the food is pretty good with generous portions. the staff is very friendly and helpful. the lounge upstairs is a pretty cool...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2003
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Great service, Great bar upstairs (with a cute little outside deck), Great steaks, salads & desserts. Great place to take a date. Great place for large parties. Great for corporate functions as well. (I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2003
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This may not be the place to meet people, but is definitely a wonderful place for dinner. I would recommend making reservations or eating early. The service I received was outstanding, and the food was even...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2003
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It's a hot tredy joint in Rice Village. Great food. Entrees are reasonably priced and good portions. Appetizers are over priced and skimpy. Wine prices are above average, but not outrageous. Worth the trip and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2003
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This is the coolest little bar in Houston -- bar none! There are couches, club chairs, cocktail tables, and a great outdoor deck. It is hidden on the second floor of Benjy's Restaurant and is not completely...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/21/2003
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I've been to benjy's numerous times, but I've never known about their small dining room upstairs. We had a cozy dinner for two away from the excitement downstairs. For our meal we ventured off the menu for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2003
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This is the best lunch spot in the entire city. The lunch menu features an abundance of entree salads and other gems at reasonable prices. Service is always great, and we always have fun when we eat there....
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2003
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There are a lot of good restaurants in town- but great food and great service is the reason why we will go back to Benjys.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/20/2003
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Benjys is an o.k. place to take a date, but it's definitely not the place to find someone. Plus the drinks are PRICEY
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2003
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It was one of the BEST evening's I have had in quite some time. We frequent, Tony's, Fogo De Chow, Houston's, Peche's and many other fine dining restaurants and I am very please to say that Benjy's ranks right...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2002
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benjy's continues to improve over the years. I can always count on innovative food dished up by a friendly staff.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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Although the food is above average, I would hardly say there is much of a singles scene-unless you are looking for an older married man or woman.The times I was there the service was also only average.What was...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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The owner has too much attitude - the ambiance surrounds you in a lubys-type cafeteria with the plastic chairs and table arrangements. Good food - great drinks - just not as happening any more like it used to....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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A great romantic/urban setting in Rice Village. Wonderful infusion of different cuisines. Romantic dining downstairs, great bar & party rooms upstairs. One of the great restaurants here in Houston.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2002
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Huge portions of interesting, flavorful food; reasonable prices; friendly wait-staff; convenient Village location with ample parking; great bar with bartenders who really know how to mix drinks --- what more...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2002
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Every Sunday at Benji's is a full house. If you don't arrive until 1/2 hour after they open, you'll have to wait. Bring your appetite because they are generous with the portions, especially their unique...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/06/2002
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Despite looking as if it was decorated by an army of Vern's, this place rocks. The food, wine, and service are all top-notch, and everything is priced, well, too low... And when I ordered my filet "blue," the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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Benjy's is a fantastic restaurant and worth every penny. The dining experience is fantastic, and the waitstaff is excellent. My favorite part of our experience is being able to wait to be seated in a very hip...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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This place is alot of fun!! They have great martinis and the food is terrific. It is nice for a place to offer a different kind of food. This place was awesome.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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I have been in love with this place for several years. Watch the post-"Protestant Church" West U. crowd enjoy wonderful dishes in a squeaky clean environment. However, with the demise of other brunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2002
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This was unexpected! We went based solely on the reveiws and I was a little taken aback by the mod atmosphere. But the wine list was so reasonable and the shrimp/pecan dumpling appetizer sold me. I love the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2002
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In a nutshell, Benjy's is the place to meet singles. You might even meet the man/woman of your dreams there. Smart sophisticated and cute too.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2002
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Benjy's continues to serve great food and most importantly is consistent with hot, tasty food and great service - which is not easy to find anymore!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2002
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Ate there 12 times. Never had anything but an exceptional meal. Waitstaff are usually good.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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Though most of the reviews are about dinner, don't forget about the lunch menu at this great restaurant! My boyfriend and I went once and had the steak wrap with wasabi aoli and the chicken club wrap. Service...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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I have enjoyed benjy's food on more than one occasion and each time has been well worth the trip. Many told me about the fried calamari (and they were right it IS the best in the city) but the menu only gets...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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I travel to H-Town every week and I love to grab dinner at Benjy's. They run a tight operation and I like how the owners are visible and mingling with clientele. I have tried over a dozen things on their menu,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/09/2002
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Excellent food, Incredible atmosphere, fun bar upstairs......you need to check this place out. Food presentation is like no place other in Houston....seared tuna in great.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2002
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Best ceviche I ever had! This is one of the few restaurants where the food keeps getting better and better. I can't wait to go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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voted "best restaurant in the village" by the houston press, benjy's provides modern american cuisine in the heart of the village shopping district. very trendy and modern, the restaurant caters to...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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i tend to judge a restaurant by the overall experience that i have, and lean heavily on "atmosphere".....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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you can easily pretend you're in new york in this sleek, modern loft space, but once you take a bite you'll be transported to the west coast with california fusion dishes such as black and white sesame ahi...
nytimes.com - user review
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houston is a city full of restaurants and cuisines. but i keep coming back to benjy's time and time again. the crunchy-chicken is a delight, but what is most peculiar is that they have a filet mignon which...
fodors.com - user review
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with booth seating along one wall of this hip, urban bistro in the village, you can literally rub elbows with the beautiful people who flock here (or perhaps youire one of them!) most seating, however, allows...
gayot.com - user review
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it was difficult for me to name a price range for benjy's. you could easily grab a sandwich or a personal pizza with a non-alcoholic drink for less than $10.00 a head, or you can go all out and have an...
igougo.com - user review
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exuberant new american cuisine in a chic setting...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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Benjy's modern American dining experience is the combination of a focused chef driven menu and warm Texas hospitality. Using fresh local produce our chefs apply world flavors and techniques that allow the...
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