Benjamin Restaurant & Bar

goalkeeper 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Comfort Food That's Good Enough – Like many reviewers, I live in the nabe and stop by here now and again for some meatloaf or chicken potpie. I agree that the service leaves a lot to be desired - but the place is usually crowded nevertheless. It's got a great, warm, and neighborhoody feel, what with all the wood everywhere and the muted lighting so it's a nice place in the colder months. They also make a mean martini. Just make sure you're insistent with your server and you'll be fine. 

turn2ny2 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Changed and NOT for the better! VERY POOR – I live in the neighborhood and this place has always had a constant traffic flow. It was decent food & service, away from the noise of 3rd ave. THAT HAS ALL CHANGED. The menu has changed to more pub food & the service is AWFUL. I placed an order in person for delivery (1.5 blks) and it was a big deal. Not only was my order wrong, they decided they couldn't make the pizza without cheese and decided to just NOT TELL ME. Instead of calling to ask if I wanted something else, they just ... read more

tinalpacheco 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

The worst experience of my life!! – I went to have a relaxing glass of wine and appetizer after a long day at work. After I was done eating, I was enjoying my second glass of wine when I saw a huge cockaroach crawling toward me on the banquet! So I lept up and screamed and hailed the waiter over to get rid of it. He noncholantly swatted a napkin around the seats and promptly served me the check, with a wan "sorry about that" mumble. I paid it, while itching all over from the heeby-jeebies. I left the restaurant disgusted, an... read more

10016sp 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

An Aggravating Dining Experience – I went in for a casual Sunday night dinner with a few friends and left annoyed and baffled by the experience. The food was average at best. The service was s-l-o-w. And our one very ordinary and simple request was denied for no other reason than "Nope. House-rules." The place is run and managed by a bunch of clowns. And rude ones at that. I will definitely never go back and neither should you. 

leesernyc 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

THE WORST SERVICE EVER! – We have eaten here several times, as it is in our neighborhood and has an EXCELLENT dinner special. Today we waited 20 min. to be seated, 15 min. to order, 20 min. for an appetizer, 15 min. for a salad, and 20 min. for dinner. The waitress, host, and bus staff were sitting around at the bar while the patrons were all complaining about the service...and the restaurant wasn't even filled! Our dinner special included dessert, but our slow and unhelpful waitress didn't bother asking if we wanted any. I ... read more

risen_feenix 

on Citysearch

22 years ago

Worth a visit – Nothing terribly bad to say about it. Decent, affordable food, but a little heavy handed with the seasoning sometimes. Clean enough, conscientious staff. You won't be wowed, be you'll be satisfied. Very narrow spaces divided by a wall, which makes for cozy dining.