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    Benson City Grille

    3.9 (35 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Fish and chips
    Didi L.

    I'm so very disappointed in this place! I used to order the fish and chips on Friday because it was very well made and tasted good but those days are gone! I ordered by phone. They called back and asked if I wanted my salmon grilled or fried. I said grilled. This is what we got! They grilled ALL 3 fish dinners! Also, the sweet potato fries were so greasy that they were limp! I paid over $60 (including tip) to learn my lesson.

    lunch menu
    Fran P.

    good breakfast, nice view, ducks in the ponds. Open for breakfast and lunch. Will be back.

    The Birdie - kids meal
    Maria N.

    We were on an adventure and decided to try someplace completely different from our norm. We read this place had pretty good service and good food. We were not disappointed. The service was great. Dainara was sweet and welcoming. The view was stunning... really it was. There was a nice breeze. Overall it was a great experience. We'd visit again

    Patio seating

    Had the sirloin steak with loaded baked potato and vegetables. Was a little chewy but flavorful. Vegetables ( squash, Carrots, cauliflower, broccoli) we're a little overdone. LoadedBaked potato with cheese, bacon chives and sour cream was ok. They had Tito's vodka for the the lemon drop martini, which was pretty good. The service was good. The view was really nice. The patio was really nice but a little too cold this time of year to sit out there. The background music was good. The other patron chatter was a little loud. All in all, for a small town in the middle of nowhere it's worth stopping by.

    Jalapeño Margarita
    Linda C.

    Our dinner here was excellent. The service was exceptional. The Jalapeño Margarita was the best I have had and I highly recommend you try this. This drink had lots of flavor and was society not hot. We are visiting from out of town and usually prefer Mexican food but not any more. Cannot wait to go back to this restaurant.

    View from the patio
    Kathryn W.

    For our little town, this is a wonderful place to have a meal next to the reed-rimmed pond watching the red wing blackbirds and listening to the song of the grackles. The salads are very nice for this part of the world! The lettuce is fresh and clean, with assorted seasonal vegetables, and a very nice range of dressings. The BLT sandwich, the hamburgers, and the prime rib on the weekend are worth every penny. It's not an expensive place; it's run by the City of Benson and is adjacent to our public golf course. The ambience is very casual. Check the meal times; they're not open every day of the week.

    Bryanna T.

    So we went here for New Years Eve. I called to see if you had to make reservations and I was told no. When we got there (party of four) we were told that we needed reservations. We started to leave and a waitress advised there had been a cancelation. We all ordered the steak and lobster. When we got our food the portion sizes were ridiculous for the price. Not only that it was cold and dry. The waitress didn't come to check on us for TWENTY minutes. It was horrible food, terrible service and not a good experience. I will not be back.

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    2 years ago

    Under new ownership and a new menu. The food was good and filling. They have plenty of parking. Enjoy your meal today.

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    Food was very good. Great ambience inside/ Loved the keto fudge. Would definitely recommend.

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    5 years ago

    Too expensive for a sandwich...good service but paying for the nice view. Will try again from dinner menu.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and service! We come to benson every year or two and this was our first time. We will definitely be back!

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    Perfect place for lunch with girlfriends! Nice choices on the menu.

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    8 years ago

    Great food. Exceptional service! Great prices! Great views! A little out of the way but was a great experience. Will defiantly return.

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    3.6(73 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Food was not fresh seemed it was sitting hours before I bought it. I ordered half rack bbq ribs. 2…read moreplates of brisket with beans and Jalapeño and green beans, mashed potatoes with beacon 3 drinks about $50.00 plus an 20% tip on top of that. The guy working there was just plain nice and awesome personality. I ordered to go. Unfortunately my ribs looked like rubber way overcooked and the food was cold this was my first time trying this food it smelled great from outside the restaurant. Beans were spicy I liked them but had some kick so those be aware of it if you're not into spicy hot foods. Brisket was tender but cold for $50.00 I expect some quality food from a bbq place. I don't think I'll be stoping back on the way back I'm from California on a road trip to New Orleans. Very disappointed we had a 5 family members they all complained how bad their food was too. The positions were very small too 3 bites for the one slice of brisket you get. I actually excepted a bit more of a serving when you see the pictures of the order on the main menu. When you receive it looks nothing like you ordered it gets very upsetting and hurts your pocket book. We did not have time to return or get a new order as it was a quick stop and go. We had long drive to our hotel in El Paso Texas. The guy helping us was great no complaints about him. Food gets a -10 guy helping us gets a +10

    I ate at Dickey's a couple of times in 2024. It was OK for a chain restaurant. I had a desire for…read moreBBQ last week and thought I'd get some items to go. I ordered a pound of brisket and a half-rack of ribs. When I got home and opened both I couldn't tell which was which. Seriously. They were both horrible. Dried up meat that couldn't even be made edible with sauce. Think brisket jerky. sadly that's my last trip there. AND...$$$$.

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    McDonald's - Don't stop here.

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    1.8(84 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    We come here regularly when we are too tired to make food and are on a budget, and each time we go,…read morewe are unfortunately dissapointed. Whether it's the fact that something is always missing in our order, something is always wrong, or the fact that the lines in store and in the drive through are always completely long- Something always seems to go wrong. I don't believe in giving a total one star unless it is that bad, considering one time we waited at this McDonald's for our order for not one, but two whole hours, and even called them twice asking them about why our order is taking so long (when we did eventually get our food, it was overcooked and mostly cold.) I believe you could really do better if you could prioritize your customers, and be kind to your staff. I'm sure the staff are as stressed out as us customers, and the staff do seem genuinely kind people. Do better, for us, and for your employees! And on another note, it would be great if you could up your standards on cleanliness. The bathrooms and general building are usually extremely dirty and have a very unwelcoming environment.

    The fries were golden and hot. I couldn't decide if I wanted to eat them or just sit and hold my…read morehands over them for warmth because it was freezing in there. Forty degrees outside and they have the ac on full blast. I finally got around to my Double Quarter Pounder with cheese but found they gave me a cheeseburger with bacon instead. Not a big deal, as I am a pretty easy going kind of guy. I took it up and had them remake it, and then started scrolling my phone while I ate. Two bites in and I realized something was off so I looked down at it to find that it was raw on the inside! I took it back up and showed them. They were apologetic enough and offered to remake it but at this point I was done and just hoping I didn't get E. coli from what I did eat. On the way out the door they gave me a coupon for a free meal. I may use it someday but I guarantee it won't be here..

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    80 Proof Bar - Cute patio!! Love this place!

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    4.3(13 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    What a great place to stop in for lunch, Meghann made sure the food was right and brought us great…read moredrinks. They have a very wide selection of whiskeys and tap and bottled beers along with the soft drinks to keep everyone happy!!

    I really hate giving a small business a low rating, but here goes…read more I've heard about this place on Facebook and then through the few Yelp reviews. Ratings gave this a positive vibe. Cool. Gotta check this place out because there really isn't a "cool vibe" in Benson. It's a sleepy neglected railroad town that gets ignored by interstate drivers. There's not much in Benson to draw someone to visit this town. But I'm not an interstate driver passer-by, I live in Sierra Vista, 40 miles to the south. I actually planned a trip north to this place to check it out with a burger and beer Thursday special, and then spend some time walking around the old 'hood with my dog to check out the holiday lights. Bad move. I got here at 8:02pm on a Thursday night. The bartender told me the kitchen closed at 6pm. Huh? On a Thursday? I can understand Sundays through Wednesdays, but a Thursday? I was dumbfounded. The sign up front said the place was open until 10pm, but there was nothing stating "kitchen closes at 6pm." Nowhere. I drove all the way to Benson for nothing? Yeah, I was livid. The bartender was willing to talk to the manager but I was not about to request that the manager open the kitchen just for my order, not two hours after the kitchen staff was let go. I understand how restaurants work: hourly employees are let go early when business is slow. It's hard to make a living as kitchen staff for a restaurant unless the restaurant is popular for its food, ambiance and vibe. This place is too new to draw a fanbase. Give it some time. Then I remembered (once I calmed down) that this place is a bar first. Not a restaurant. You walk into a small room and see the bright lights, the comfy couch set up front to the left, and the beer list on the wall to the right. People sit at the bar to drink, not to savor a juicy burger. Lesson learned. I will try again in the future. The business has a Facebook page and when it advertises a meal deal for dinner, I'll be all over that like flies on feces. Maybe a weekend visit would be more appropriate.

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