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    Benicia's Kitchen

    4.1 (77 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Eggs Benedict
    Rachel G.

    We had a nice relaxing afternoon yesterday. The vibes are upscale, the food was good. We both got the eggs Benedict and we shared a bottle of champagne. We also got the cheesecake for dessert. The service was good. It was a rainy Sunday and not busy so the bartender was taking care of the entire restaurant. He was attentive. The atmosphere is relaxed. I made a reservation on open table, but we didn't need it, there was plenty of seating. The total bill was $130 for two people. The restaurant is inside the Lodge at Sonoma Resort. I will come back! I liked it.

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    India C.

    3.5 Stars. Benicia's Kitchen is a great place to grab breakfast. There is plenty of seating and we went during the slow season in Sonoma so it was not very packed. I loved the decor and the relaxed vibe. While it was not the most outstanding breakfast I have ever had, it did leave me satisfied. The waffles were a great texture and were accompanied with caramelized apples that were the perfect amount of sweetness. The side of bacon was a generous serving for a side. The chicken sausage was delicious. I would definitely go back. I was staying at the hotel so it was a convenient and tasty breakfast option.

    Huevos con Chorizo
    Bill P.

    This restaurant is inside the Lodge at Sonoma. We had breakfast here mornings while staying at the lodge. It was a classy operation. The restaurant was modern and nicely furnished. I tried to sample a different dish each morning. I had Huevos Rancheros, Guacamole Toast, Huevos con Chorizo, and Chilaquiles. The dishes were prepared to order and had great presentation; all were very good. The service was great.

    FARMER'S SALAD
    Caron M.

    Arrived at the attached hotel starving on a Sunday late afternoon. As the restaurant is right off the lobby, sitting down for a meal was the clear choice. The space is airy and light, and I was seated promptly. Oddly, who let the hotel was busy, there was only one other table occupied in the dining area. I did order a cocktail, and the cherry gin sour was great. As I said I was starving, so I smacked on the truffle fries (crispy and light) and shishito pepper (tasty but a bit oily and heavy) before enjoying the farmer's salad for dinner. Loved the shaved vegetables in it, and the portion was generous so I had no hope of finishing. I look forward to trying break there in the next couple of days.

    Angus Steak & Eggs
    Ashley C.

    First off the hotel is WONDERFUL Our favorite hotel thus far Usually we're not a fan of hotel restaurants but we had to check them out. RAUL was VERY VERY nice. Great service, great convo, & a great vibe- Also gave us good recommendations which we appreciated Steak & eggs were a generous portion that came out fairly quickly- Love the chimichurri & the grilled onions Breakfast potatoes were PERFECT Steak & eggs were both not seasoned ): but that was the only bad thing we experienced! everything else made up for it. Will definitely skip the chicken sausage next time though Also, great michelada Overall, will definitely be back!

    Tacos de Birria
    Rabab R.

    Delicious breakfast!!! We got the chilaquiles and the birria tacos. They were nice enough to sub 1 taco with a side of fruit. Tasty, and the service was great and quick too!

    BUFFALO CHICKEN TENDERS
    Elena S.

    Food is delicious, both breakfast and poolside. The bread pudding french toast was top notch, as were the country potatoes. I would skip the sausage next time. Buffalo chicken tenders and fries are a game changer by the pool and the staff is so nice.

    Steak & eggs
    Mfrie I.

    I don't know if it's because we came in during a rush or we were hungry but despite being seated quickly, service was a bit slow. Despite that, we really enjoyed our meal. I had steak and eggs (pictured) but I wasn't expecting so much meat! It was a little overwhelming but definitely filling. My mom had avocado toast with smoked salmon (an added cost) but she (and my sister) were fans. My biggest recommendation is read the menu thoroughly, my dad was expecting a lot of stuff to come with his meal but didn't realize that some things were optional and the waiter didn't clarify. Slightly expensive but pretty good food.

    Bread Pudding French Toast
    Doris W.

    Morning breakfast to start out my day in Sonoma. Raul greeted us and helped with our decision with The Breakfast Lodge with English muffin and bread pudding toast with chicken sausage. Raul was attentive and wonderful server. The meal felt special and feeling ready for the day.

    1/2lb Breakfast Burger
    Austin G.

    Amazing food! My wife and I loved what we ordered here. The service was also good and the ambiance was amazing. It's what one would expect when dining at a restaurant in the lodge! The breakfast burger was amazing. I'm trying to eat a bit healthier but when I saw the burger it was a just and it exceeded expectations!!

    Carneros French Toast
    Erich L.

    This restaurant is right next to the lodge and provides room service to the hotel. The platinum Bonvoy members get credit here for breakfast. We tried the French toast, quiche and chia pudding with fruit. Everything was good and the service was fine but a little slow. Good restaurant overall and convenient for hotel guests.

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    Jeff A.

    Been here a few times when staying at the Lodge. If you're Marriott Platinum the breakfast certificate is a very good value as you can basically get anything you want here at no charge except gratuity. The generous credit is a $60 value for two people. The breakfast food is actually really innovative and quite good. Only issue here is service which is spotty. This time we shared the Chillaquiles ($21) and the French Toast with Bacon ($24) The coffee at $8 seemed a bit high. If I was paying out of pocket we probably would have skipped coffee and the bacon which would have reduced the cost to under $40 which seems reasonable for a nice brunch place these days.

    Sonia M.

    We came here for the Xmas lunch buffet. Was so surprised they have unlimited supply of fresh opened oysters that tasted fantastic. Other than that the fresh mushrooms farm to table style and the mushroom soup were really good. Other things on the menu wasn't as good but they did have roast beef, seafood cold plate, salad bar and dessert. Not bad for the price. Love the environment as well it was modern barn style setting inside a nice hotel. It was Xmas so service was great.

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    First time here. The BEST French toast in the world!! Great service too! And they have a full bar. We wish they would stay open later.

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    If you don't have William as your server then I'm sorry but you are missing out! What a gentleman!

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