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Cafe Benedicte

4.1 (411 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean, Bars
Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Intimate
Live music
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Kalia A.

This is a great venue for group events/outings. The food was good and the atmosphere and service was top tier! The staff was friendly and kind with our group. They have self parking on a free parking lot. Here's my rating on the meals: *Savory Chicken Crepes: 3/5 *Breakfast Tacos: 3/5 *French Toast: 4/5 *Country Fried Steak: 3.5/5 *All American Breakfast: 4/5

Paella
Hayley F.

Came here for lunch and was not disappointed by the food. The paella was fragrant, flavorful, and there were threads of saffron in the dish. The ingredients were fresh. The mussels, shrimps, calamari, chorizo, and chicken were perfectly cooked. The whole dish was delicious. The lamb shank was big, and super tender. The mash potato and green bean sides were good too. Baklava for dessert was the perfect ending. The phyllo pastry was crispy, thin, and flaky. The ground walnuts added extra texture, and the honey brought the dessert together. Scrumptious! The baklava was served with a small scoop of ice cream on the side. I have never eaten a baklava with ice cream so it was new to me. However, I found the ice cream to be unnecessary as the baklava was already a sweet dessert. I couldn't taste the sweetness from the ice cream after eating just one small spoon of baklava. I received great service today and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The restaurant has an olden but modern look, and there are plenty of seats for small and big groups. There is plenty of parking too. I will be back for sure.

Chicken piccata.

This place serves amazing food that comes out fast, and the people who work there are friendly and attentive. I had no trouble getting in and out for a quick, delicious lunch.

Pork Chop Au Poivre
Michele B.

The Houston Restaurant Week menu that Cafe Benedicte absolutely drew me in, but when I arrived, I didn't order from that menu (of course!). Today was unfortunate because the AC was not working properly. It was a bit warm, but I had driven 20 minutes and didn't want to turn back. The staff was incredibly accommodating due to this issue. I started off with the brie and while I though the brie with fig jam was awesome (perfect balance of savory and sweet), it came with 4 crisps... for an entire glob of brie. Definitely would have preferred a few more. All in all though, good cheese. I couldn't decide between the lamb shank and the pork chop. I decided to order the pork chop because this is the entree I saw on the HRW menu and what initially drew me in. I thought the presentation was awesome, but the waiter asked me to cut into the pork chop to check that it was cooked all the way, which I thought was interesting (I've never had to do that with a pork chop before). The pork chop was tasty, but I didn't think the sauce added anything in terms of balance to the grill. It's not a bad sauce at all, it just didn't complement the pork all that well. I thought the mashed potatoes were amazing and tasty. The green beans were also well-cooked. Would I come back to Cafe Benedicte? Absolutely.

Braised Lamb Shank
Michael C.

In a word Magnifico. The ambience, the wine, the food, the entire experience was worthy of more than 5 stars! The Lamb Shank was perfectly seasoned and melt in mouth tender Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Seasoned Green Beans were the delightfully tasty companions to this hearty gourmet meal. The Pasta Primavera with Seasonal Vegetables in and Shallot Butter with Basil Pesto, Crème, and Farfalle was replete with wonderful flavors and nirvana to the palate. We'll be back often...with friends!

Casey B.

Tucked away off of Memorial, Cafe Benedicte bares the air of familiarity. It's raucous, but welcoming. Unassuming with a twinge of pretension. All of this would beg an eyebrow raise if their food wasn't exceptional, but every bite of their Savory Chicken Crepe validated my life choices. Savory, it was. Their peach mimosa was a generous champagne pour, but I was never asked if anyone could refill it. Aggrieved by the oversight, I returned to my crepe for comfort, which it bountifully provided. The service wasn't great, but the food, divine.

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
Heidi B.

Once again, incredible service, amazing food, wonderful ambience - truly a special place! Chicken Tangine and the Portobello Appetizer were so delicious, so perfectly prepared that you must try them!!

Sophia N.

Café Benedicte is another Houston's hidden gem. I love coming here for lunch, the food is phenomenal! I have come here several times since I work near here. The first time here, it was my department Christmas luncheon. I had Steak Diane - Filet Mignon Medallions in a Bordeaux Demi-Glace w/ baby portabella mushrooms & onions. Delicious! Since then, I came back here for other luncheons and had many entrées. Another favorite is the Pork Chop Au Poivre - Brandy and Green Peppercorn cream sauce. Service is always excellent. They have a small private room for guests if you have a conference meeting. I would like to come back to try their brunch menu!

Lamb Burger Caprese
Hannah L.

We met with friends here on a Friday night. It was nothing like we expected! All I knew from a quick online search was that this is a popular brunch spot. We thought the atmosphere would be laid back, but it was quite upscale in the evening! There was live music - a pianist! And candlelit tables. We felt a bit underdressed! The clientele seemed older (not that there is anything wrong with that!) It is a Mediterranean restaurant - I also would not have guessed that from what I skimmed before arriving. We were seated quickly, and the staff was courteous and friendly. They brought baskets of bread to our table. They have a wine menu and well stocked bar. We loved the food! Everything tasted amazing. We were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed our dinner. It felt calming and cozy and was the perfect place to catch up with friends after a long work week. 4 stars because we did have to send back the lamb shank for being undercooked. The staff handled it with grace, and it came back perfectly cooked. The soup arrived warm instead of hot. I didn't ask for it to be heated up, though I'm sure they would have been happy to do it. This is a lovely place for a date! I'm sure we will be back.

Great atmosphere, welcoming and chic with the piano music. Enjoyed my omelette with the side of French toast

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Are there any gluten free options?

Yes we do provide several Gluten Free options on our menu. They are listed on our website. It is next to the item with (GF) next to it which means gluten free.

Is this place DOG FRIENDLY?

Yes, our patio is always open for your best friend. If you don't have your own water pan, don't sweat it, just get your server to get you one.

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