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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.
This low-key upstairs lounge complements the bustling restaurant below. Passing through thick strands of silver beads that hang over the entrance, patrons discover a world unto itself. Bamboo-ribbed paper...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/21/2006
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Open and airy, this two-story eatery is sleek throughout with ever-changing wall art, vibrant colors and minimalist decor. Neighborhood regulars and modish 30-somethings sit clustered around steel table tops...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/21/2005
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4 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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4 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 of 5 stars.
Food: Good Selection: Good
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 wife and I love dining at Benjy's! We are always looking for new and interesting things to try, and Benjy's never lets us down. The menu seems to feature something new every time we go, and the wine list...
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 ...
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" ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/26/2005
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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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I've been going to Benjy's for several years and have NEVER been disappointed... in fact, usually astounded. The service, the food, presentation... all on par with only a handful of other great spots in...
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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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 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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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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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...
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exuberant new american cuisine in a chic setting...
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