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Address:
5922 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77007

Neighborhood:
Heights/Washington

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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benjy's upper washington Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://benjys.com
Email: washington@benjys.com
Phone: (713) 868-1131
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Brunch: Saturday 11:00am - 3:00 pm; Sunday 11:00am - 3:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Mike Potowski
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Private Party Facilities: The wine room at benjy's upper washington has a maximum capacity of 40 guests.
Private Party Contact: Manager (713) 868-1131

Getting there

Cross Street: Knox
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: We offer both self parking in our private lot as well as complimentary valet parking.

A word from benjy's upper washington

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 ingredients to express the selves without borders. Rounding out the dining experience is a… passionate wait staff that creates a relaxed atmosphere utilizing an accessible wine list and progressive cocktails. Since 1995, benjy’s has strived to build a restaurant that is uniquely Houston. Continued

benjy's upper washington

4.3

209 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked 1000-Point Tables

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231 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

231 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(125)
hot spot(112)
good for groups(105)

neighborhood gem(103)
special occasion(77)
vibrant bar scene(71)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (231)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Great Food. OK Service. Spacious

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great Food.
OK Service.
Spacious setting."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was wonderful and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was wonderful and the service was even better: helpful, friendly, responsive. Convenient location and plenty of parking. A great place for business lunches. Quiet enough that you can hear and concentrate on your own conversation but loud enough that you don't need to whisper and you aren't forced to eavesdrop on other conversations. I will be back!"

Dined on 04/10/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was great. Portion

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was great. Portion size sould be modified for brunch menu. Way too large.
We will go back."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First visit to Benjy's and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"First visit to Benjy's and had wonderful meal in a great setting.Wait staff were friendly and helpful,especially our waiter,Shawn. Many daily special menu items and I chose the cauliflower bisque which was delicious. We ordered crusted chicken and ravioli with shrimp and crab. Both were served promptly, they were well-presented and very tasty. Quantities were more than adequate as we took a to go box home. Owner comped (gesture because first visit) a wonderful dessert composed of rich chocolate brownie with Mexican vanilla ice cream and various fruit. Outstanding experience and will look forward to another visit."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome Birthday Dinner

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"An excellent choice for my birthday dinner!! Service was top-notch, food was tasty and plentiful, and the interior decor made for beautiful background photos. Overall the restaurant has an incredible vibe :)"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyed the set menu, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Enjoyed the set menu, but as we don't eat dessert normally, that was a bit of a waste. Would have been nice to have an option for one mimosa or coffee drink in place of the dessert. But, all in all, Benjy's never lets us down. So thankful to have a rstaurant of this caliber 5 blocks from our home."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2007

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Impressed

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was very impressed by the Easter Brunch menu. The food was fantastic & i cant wait to go back. I could have used a bit more meyer lemon sauce w/ Mahi since it is so mild, but other then that i have nothing but compliments. The shaved asparagus was a nice touch on the appetizer. I only had 1 mushroom on my Mahi plate, but the sunchokes were good. The strawberry cheesecake dessert was very bright & flavorful and the rice was a nice textural contrast."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous Brunch!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Benjy's in Rice Village is nice, but the one on Washington is much better: More roomy, more comfortable, and lovely restuarant. The Easter Brunch was WONDERFUL!! The French toast was YUMMY and the Spinach "Quiche" (they call it something else), was very GOOD and the chocolate cake was to die for. As usual, portions were huge (not always a good thing), but Just because they are big, doesn't mean i have to eat it. I brought my leftover French Toast home and it was good the next day too.!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were able add people to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were able add people to our table, despite having a reservation for only two. It was quite early in the evening, but the flexibility was appreciated."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great ambiance but a little pricy

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Dined on 04/03/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I'm familiar with Benjy's in Rice Village and decided to give the Washington location a try. The food was good as I remember but I think the prices are steep. If you go, try to do so before 7 when the happy hour specials are ongoing."