Here on business and I always look for the local restaurants. What a gem Benny's Bistro is! A quaint warm vibe in downtown Helena. The staff was accommodating and passionate about the restaurant. Service was top notch. Our waitress was fun. The Bison Skewers were flavorful and the polenta underneath was amazing. The Rosemary Tomato soup was balanced and refreshing. I went for the Beef Stroganoff... homemade noodles, tender meat, and flavorful mushrooms. I'll be back when I return to Helena. read more

We stopped on a whim when traveling through Helena. It was not what we expected, as the online review we found was for a previous restaurant. What it was, however, was one of the best dining experiences we have had. From New York to London to Las Vegas, around the world really, we always eat at the best places we can find, and Benny's compares well to the very best of them. Every course, every dish was amazing. The professionalism and knowledge of the staff was top notch. We particularly liked that the ingredients were locally sourced as much as possible, with seasonal selection on the menu. That quality of ingredients was evident in the dishes. Cannot say enough, with our only disappointment being that we do not live in Helena so we won't be able to eat there as often as we would like. read more

Server Amanda 5 stars. Overall I'd give this place a 3.5 star/5. Nice wine list ( though I got beer which was good). The bread 5/5-so good. I tried the specials, taco soup and Cajun catfish n grits. The catfish was cooked great, and the grits had a good texture. I wouldn't call it Cajun, as there was minimal spices but it was cooked well. I was half the age than any of the other patrons so i understand the more bland spice usage. The taco soup was fine, nothing special but not bad. Per Amanda's recommendation I got the carrot cake-it was 5 stars. Pretty dense, multiple textures and a lovely icing. I wouldn't go back for the food, but I would grab a piece of cake to go back to my hotel! Overall welcoming experience. read more

Benny's Bistro - Cajun Catfish special - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

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Always delicious. I usually go for lunch. Finally tried the tomato soup today, yummmm! I love the food because it is always fresh tasting, no Sysco stuff. Lovely wine selection as well. Beautiful inviting space, and the people that work there are so friendly read more

We sat for awhile before being noticed Had the grilled cheese sandwich panini with bacon and a cup of tomato soup With chips and a Madeline cookie The grilled cheese was luke warm and the cheese had not melted fully. The bread is more like a cracker? It is hard to explain, but it doesn't work Wish it had a little salad instead of the chips, as no one ate those read more

This was such a treat as we passed through Helena! The food is local and so fresh. We enjoyed every dish that we tried and the salad Green were exceptional by themselves much less with the in-house dressing. The service was fabulous and friendly. We had such a good time and will definitely be back! read more

Bennys never disappoints. I highly recommended the special house made ice tea if you visit at lunch time. The pork sugo is a wonderful dinner option. The staff is always friendly and the ambiance has a nostalgic 90's feel. And of course they always have a great $20 bottle of wine option. read more

Picked up a sandwich to go0, Montana Ranch. It was delicious and Bennys tomato soup was to die for. Came With chips and a madeleine!! read more

I travel for living all over the country and Western Europe. I've stayed in numerous towns and cities in Montana and it's been quite a few years since I stayed in Helena. I happened upon Benny's bistro, looking for a decent meal on a Friday during the July 4th weekend. This place exceeded my wildest expectations in every way. Entering through the parking lot in the rear, we were greeted warmly and seated immediately. If you're looking for a fast, TGIAppleTuesdays experience with food and the check arriving all at once, you don't wanna be here. This is more classic cozy dining in a casual atmosphere. It felt European in pace and that's a good thing. Relax and take your time. The menu is eclectic, simple and creative. On certain days they have live music and it was absolutely not intrusive and immensely enjoyable. Two acoustic guitarists played 8 feet from us and we could have a low volume conversation. Our waiter, Tizer, was knowledgeable, helpful, and had a good sense of humor. It was an open kitchen, and the two chefs worked methodically, composed and quietly. That is something of an attraction in an of itself. I didn't take pictures because it sometimes I just want to enjoy without distraction. I had the salmon with the soup du jour and an excellent crème brûlée with an adult beverage for about 60 bucks including tip and will do it every time I'm back! Bravo and well done! read more

Found Benny's Bistro by accident and couldn't be happier we did!! We didn't know what to expect. The menu looked interesting, so not your typical fare!! We absolutely enjoyed every morsel of food on our plate. You won't be disappointed. read more

The food at Benny's is the best in Helena! The quality and preparation is unmatched! We have experienced excellent and friendly service every time we have visited. Highly recommend!! read more

I've eaten here numerous times both for business and family. I've never had less than stellar service and amazingly fresh food. Don't hesitate. It's really that good. read more

food was mediocre and service was deplorable . I've never experienced worse service in my life

First time here. Fort of all the hen asking for ice, the served huckleberry tea. Wish I was told was not regular tea. Lunch was very nice. Nice atmosphere. read more

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I got the double smash wagyu burger. It was delicious. I had a creamy tomato rosemary soup with homemade bread that was so fluffy and heavenly I would eat a whole loaf of they let me. It was very filling as the burger came with potatoes gratin. I could only eat half of my meal. The service was excellent too. The waitress was very friendly and very attentive. The interior of the restaurant was outdated but don't let that fool you as to what's inside ;). Also it says that the food is locally sourced and in my opinion it doesn't get much better than that. read more

Benny's Bistro - Double smash wagyu burger with potato gratin - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

I took my wife in for a birthday dinner. We had a wonderful experience across the board. Great service from professionals. Outstanding dinner from a chef that truly cares about the meals they are serving. I have tried all of the local restaurants in Helena and would put this restaurant at the top. Local staff sourcing local ingredients equates to a fantastic meal. Thank you Benny's for the great experience. We will be back read more

Great food and service. Everything is fresh and made to order. One of my favorite meals in Helena. The ambiance is perfect for Helena, nice but not too formal. read more

Benny's Bistro - Beef Pasty with homemade gravy - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

Very creative and excellent food complimented with good service made for a very enjoyable lunch. Sorry we aren't staying long enough to try dinner as they are closed for dinner today. Next time. read more

Helena's best lunch spot! I love coming here to catch up with friends and family. Great service and excellent food. Even have options for those with dietary restrictions. Pictured is a crêpe special made with Flathead Cherries and a delicious salad with a huckleberry vinaigrette (so good)! read more

Benny's Bistro - Pictured is a crêpe special made with Flathead Cherries and a delicious salad with a huckleberry vinaigrette (so good)! - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

If you have a party of more than 4, you will need to give a $100 deposit when making reservations. Having done that we walked into an empty restaurant and were seated at the door. We were told the deposit would be credited when the bill came, which it was not. The waitress then informed us that if we wanted separate checks (3) we should have asked when we made the reservation. The food was mediocre but hot; there are much better places in the area. The mushroom fettuccine had green beans mixed in and they were extremely tough (past their prime). Another in my party had green beans too and they were also tough and stringy. The bread at the table was dry and seemed to be sitting out for a bit. The ambiance is nothing to speak of and the service is less than good. Everyone working there seemed annoyed and unable to smile. Parking was available. The coffee was acceptable. read more

The service was wonderful. The food was delicious and we love the ambiance. It's a small and quiet place to enjoy a good meal.

I regularly visit Helena for business. During Covid I started to get take out from Benny's. My favorite is the Montana Stroganoff. I was in town this week with two colleagues, we had dined out 2 nights previous and were satisfied with the service and meals we experienced. Tonight I suggested we go to Benny's. I was not sure of how the experience would be as I had never dined in the restaurant. It was phenomenal, the food and the service was exceptional. We don't usually try each others dishes as we work together but aren't really on that level. Tonight we all had to taste each others meals as it was a competition of who ordered the better item! My colleagues can be very picky as they are from foodie cities. They raved about the food. Thank you Benny's for not letting me down and serving us an incredible meal at a reasonable price in this economy. I will be back every time I'm in town! read more

My husband and I had such a great experience at Benny's. Friday night reservation and we were sat right away. There was pleasant live music also. Our waitress was fabulous - she went through the specials of the evening and also brought our wine/beer promptly. I decided on the pan roasted special and my husband had the gnocchi. Both were delicious! Not overly salted either. To top off the meal - some of the best carrot cake we have ever had. Bravo Benny's! We'll come back since we're local! read more

My partner & I were looking for lunch while exploring the town. It was perfect, cozy, welcoming, vegan options & fresh. We'll never forget the great meal, thank you read more

Benny's Bistro - Delicious sharable wish I had you right now - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

Loved this place in Helena, MT for a quick and amazing lunch. The service was perfect, good prices and delicious food. I ordered their Mac n' Cheese special. The portion size versus price point was perfect and not a gut bomb. So flavorful and luscious, just perfect and included a light side salad. The atmosphere was relaxing and our server was on point. Will definitely be on my repeat list the next time I'm in Helena. read more

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Food presentation is beautiful, service was great, green curry chicken and stroganoff lacked flavor, food took quite a while to get out. Desserts were very good. read more

Our best dinner in two weeks traveling Montana. We selected this spot for dinner just four blocks walking distance from our B&B. Small dining room with folks at most tables though we were also able to get seated without advance reservations. We had the grilled polenta toast starter which was very unique and included a soft egg yolk filling. Before the main meal, the Tomato Rosemary Soup was homemade and wonderful. For entrees both the vegan burger bowl and Delhi style curry were excellent. In short, our best dinner to date during our two-week journey in Montana. Service was great. read more

This was a nice quaint restaurant; the staff was very attentive and the original menu was wonderful. Lamb was cooked perfectly and the sauces were light and flavorful read more

I am new to helena and was struggling to find are upscale dining and we found this place, as for service it was good, at first they didn't seem eager to set us, word of advise don't judge a book by its cover, I have spent my career working for outfits like marriott and ritz carlton I know service and fine dining. But we were seated and the rest of our night was realy good . Our waitress was attentive and pleasant, the food was realy good, only thing is I would like a more rustic bread , but overall I will go back, mainly to try thier apps., but it us the type of place we need in helena.thank yiu for the experience. read more

For a casual lunch, this is a perfect place to go. Very clean restaurant, friendly wait staff, & yummy food. No wait for a table & food was out quickly. read more

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A quiet little spot for lunch. I felt like everything was fresh, nice music, everyone was appropriately masked and spaced. Friendly service and they seemed to have some great specials throughout the week and there is a focus on local sourced ingredients. read more

Benny's Bistro - House salad with tuna salad scoop. Broccoli cheese - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

We had great service and wonderful food! We only wished they took reservations because a wait at night is difficult.

First of all, great service provided by Megan. The food... a mixed review. We both enjoyed the small cup of Tomato Soup that accompanied our sandwiches. My Grilled Cheese Panini on scratch-made bread was very good, but on the small side. Locally sourced cheeses and bacon resulted in a repeatable offering that I recommend. My partner ordered the "daily special" wrap. It was comprised of flavorless chicken, bacon, Swiss cheese, and tomato. In her opinion, a below average offering. I tasted it and had to agree. Her 3 and my 4 rating coupled with the $13 cost for each Panini lunch = a solid 3 rating. These are tough times for the restaurant business, and we are committed to supporting our local eateries. Never forget however, Bistro is a French word for "it's gonna cost you more". read more

Benny's Bistro - Chicken Wrap. - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

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The place is small and not a lot of parking but the bison burger was really good. Looks like lots of locals the place was clean and the service was fast and friendly. No complaints read more

Benny's Bistro - a view of a city street - New American Near Me - Helena, Montana

I ended up eating both lunch and dinner here one day. The food is good! For lunch I had a frittata and a house salad. The egg white frittata was overall very delicious. The crust was not my favorite, and too moist. Then for dinner I had the Indian curry. It was very yummy! The 4 little sides of flavor were fun, a chutney, a spicy sauce, and I forget the others. But I definitely recommend it. They changed the dinner set up to look nicer, but the service was not impressive. Probably because I was a single person and I was not drinking aka not a big bill. I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

good place but it's hard to find parking. last time i went it took me 30 minutes to find a spot. i would recommend ubering or walking if your close. they have good food but a little pricey read more

Really crappy experience. I Order the grilled cheese without bacon. Waitress included bacon. It was legitimately hidden in the cheese, so I ended up taking a few bites and getting sick, When I complained she just pointed to the menu and said the sandwich comes with bacon, completely ignoring that I ordered it without bacon. I complained to the whoever runs the instagram and they just made fun of me and then made up a bunch of lies about what their waitress should have done, basically implying that I was lying about my order. They legitimately called me High and mighty for asking for no bacon. They finally just kept asking what I wanted them to do, as thought it was my responsibility to fix their mistake, I wanted them to take my complaint seriously, but all I got was sarcasm. This is a bad restaurant run by a bunch of jerks. Avoid it if you can. Just adding, when I complained on facebook they blocked me, so I have to guess they're getting a lot of bad reviews like this and trying to hide it. They know their food and service is bad and choose to be trolls instead of fixing anything. read more

Awe, Benny. You sneaky little devil, you. Unassuming exterior, few sporadic tables inside, no booths, decor is getting slightly tired and maybe a bit dated. BUT WHO CARES. The food was outstanding! I ordered the Southwest Chicken Panini (real chicken, NOT lunch meat)- probably the best sandwhich/panini I've ever had. It has some cilantro pesto- honestly it didn't have strong notes of either pesto or cilantro (not a fan of pesto, myself)- it was just good; also had a honey chipotle sauce- was not spicy hot- again it was just damn good. The coleslaw, which I usually think of as decoration for the plate and never eat, was delicious and had relatively thin slices of apple. The plate is served with tortilla chips, presumably to use as the vehicle to get the slaw in your belly. Or you could do like me forget the chips and just fork it. As a bonus a sweet-ish lemony cornbread soft cookie thing was served on the plate as well. I know I did an all-star job explaining it, but it was a good, light, small treat at the conclusion of the meal. Of importance- I ordered a second Southwest Chicken Panini to go for dinner. The sandwich is just that delicioso. Not ashamed to say I've already eaten the second sandwich for dinner as well. Of note, the usually crunchy-ish panini does become a bit soggy after sitting for hours, but the flavors remain, so it's all good! Service was excellent. Open kitchen (my colleague from Arkansas was thoroughly amused). Go. Enjoy. Still reading? Pro tip for you: New, unique mac and cheese dish every Wednesday! Also some items are only available on certain days of the week- check out their menu before going! read more

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My husband and I were in Helena for the night and were looking for some vegan options. We saw that Benny's had a couple of vegan entrees on the menu so we decided to give it a shot. We were immediately struck by the friendly and attentive staff. I ordered the burger bowl and he ordered the red curry. Both were incredibly delicious, perfectly seasoned and filling. We can't wait to make it back to Helena so we can dine at Benny's again! read more

My wife and I were visiting Helena and found this wonderful and friendly downtown bistro for dinner. Food was amazing and the service fantastic. Great menu selection and specials. read more