Benbow Historic Inn

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   Anne

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 11 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the soup du jour which was sweet potatoes soup & pork chop with bourbon sauce. Both were delicious! Will be back!
   

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   Caitlin

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 11 November 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting the Benbow Inn was a great experience. It had a beautiful interior and we enjoyed learning about the history of the building. The ambiance was beautiful. The food, however, was just ok. The cheese board was pretty basic/didn’t seem like much thought was put into the pairings. We were expecting more for the price, but it still made for a nice dining experience.
   

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   Dr. Richard

   Central Coast

   4 reviews

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   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely a wonderful experience with two awesome long time friends. Service exemplary and food delicious. Trout, Ribeye, and Creme Brule were outstanding. Highly recommend this unique restaurant.
   

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   Dr. Vanessa

   Central Coast

   35 reviews

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   5.0

   35 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food and service. Ask for Ashley table. Amazing chef.
   

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   joseph

   Sacramento

   38 reviews

   4.0

   38 reviews

   Dined on 12 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed our stay at the end. The restaurant was fairly quiet when we arrived. Asthma of the gas had chosen to eat on the outside patio. Our server was pleasant once it was determined who that actually was as there was some confusion about who is serving the table. The food was very good, and we enjoyed our meals, except for the appetizer of bread with balsamic vinegar on the bottom. The bread was stale. When we mentioned to the server, she expressed surprise and checked with the kitchen. Upon returning, she informed us that the kitchen knew the bread was slightly stale, and that “that happened sometimes.” This was an expensive appetizer, and while we were not looking for a refund, it would’ve been nice to have been offered something in its place instead of just “it happens sometimes“. We ate there a second night and had very good service after the server was finally able to get to us. We waited quite a while, but understood because they were very busy. However, this time, A glass of wine was ordered, and it was obvious that the bottle had been open for a very long time. The wine was bad. In this case, the server took it away and took it off our bill and did offer to bring something else to us.
   

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   Linda

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 11 October 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   I was at the Benbow many many years ago and the dining was fabulous. This time, I thought the prices were high, the food average, and I was told the salmon was farmed. The servers were running around anxiously. Our server was not attentive and all the servers seemed to be in a sour mood. Did someone just get fired or did the cook just quit? Breakfast in the bar was very good.
   

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   Judi

   San Francisco

   50 reviews

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   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined on 23 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our dining experience at the Benbow Inn. We stayed there for 3 nights and since it was so good the first evening we decided to dine at the Inn the other two nights. The food was outstanding and the service excellent. We ate outside on their lovely patio and enjoyed their salmon, pork tenderloin and pork chops. The atmosphere was lovely and they had a live band.
   

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   Robert

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

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   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had dinner on the outside deck. Wonderful atmosphere and great food!
   

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   Tracy

   Sacramento

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on 20 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. We had the specials of salmon and pork chops and both were delicious. We also ate breakfast here, which was fantastic. Their service was so good.
   

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    Diane

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful location, delicious food, wonderful service
    

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