Benbow Historic Inn

Benbow Historic Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Janet

   San Francisco6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

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

   Nice setting along Eel River. Sat inside but outside seating looked nice also. Had trout almondine and pork tenderloin which were both delicious and well seasoned. Shared the seasonal apple foster which was excellent. Will return.
   

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   Laura

   Las Vegas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

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

   Amazing food. Beautiful environment. A bit pricey.
   

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   Norma VIP

   Central Coast8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

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

   We are enjoying a stay at the Benbow Inn before their very busy late spring into summer season. We’ve had dinner in their beautiful dining room each night. Amazing waitstaff!! Delicious entrees with fresh ingredients all in a lovely setting.
   

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   nansea

   San Francisco1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

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

   Been going to Benbow Inn for over 30 years. So sad, ever since the remodel, loosing the old beautiful bar area, the lack of excellent food has become legendary. We went for a special occasion, so dissapointed in the food. We ordered the burger and fish and chips with sweet potatoe fries and the truffle fries. The fries were so over salted we couldn't eat them, the burger OK but fell apart immediatly. The fish was a mouthful of grease at one end and zero fish, almost as if the "cook" tried to make them all the same size by extending the batter but excluding the protein. I love lemon cheesecake, despite the ridicoulous overcharge of $17 for a slice barely allowing 6 bites we ordered it. $17, elsewhere would get you an entire cheesecake, and perhaps elsewhere I would have tasted the lemon. So overall I now believe in my neighbors and friends ( WE DO DISCUSS OUR LOCAL EATING PLACES) Not until the food meets the glory of the Benbow will we return, and we will be sure to inform others. Sorry Benbow, staff was delightful, even the great hall seemed to lack its usual elegance, but we went for the food and were sadly dissapointed.
   

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   Steve

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on January 26, 2025

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

   We had an amazing 5 course dinner paired with McNab Vineyard wines! The whole experience was excellent!
   

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   Jennifer

   San Francisco1 review

   5.0

   Dined on December 26, 2024

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

   Wonderful, magical Christmas 🎄 ✨️ My new Christmas tradition!
   

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   Anne VIP

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 11, 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

   Philadelphia1 review

   3.0

   Dined on November 11, 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 VIP

   Central Coast5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 20, 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 VIP

    Central Coast37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 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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