HRW office edition The restaurant anchors a strip center in the energy corridor area. I used the valet because I was in a hurry, but I think there may have been a couple spots left in the lot to self park. I went directly to the door behind the valet, but it was the service entrance (I think they use it to load their catering van). The actual door is to the left of that, perpendicular to the parking lot. Upon entering, more confusion. There is no real host stand, just a general counter area where there may or may not be someone standing. The pianist was the one who actually pointed me over there. I noticed this happening throughout the night as people continued to walk in aimlessly and wander around. There is also yet another door (that is used to get to their patio) that people used to get in the restaurant - even more awkward since it was next to the table I was seated at. I was seated promptly (by a waiter/busboy who came by the host counter) and was greeted by a number of people. I actually wasn't sure who our waiter was for some time, since at least 4 people greeted us, brought water, etc. They were all very welcoming and friendly. Décor leaned toward the Mediterranean feeling, with some turquoise walls and faux painted ceiling. I heard - since I didn't go in - that the bathroom fixtures (paper towel and tp dispensers) were hung awkwardly low on the wall, and had been moved, leaving unfinished drywall patches. Maybe they're renovating? Fresh Prince Edward Mussels (GF) in garlic butter & white wine: nicely cooked, broth was delicious. Good thing there was extra bread for sopping it up! Tempura Salmon Cake with lemon cream sauce, baby spinach & sun-dried tomatoes: surprisingly tasty with a crisp exterior and moist fish Truffle Fries (V) (GF) with truffle aioli and parmesan: decent fries, hardly any truffle flavor in the aioli Caesar Salad (V) (GF): standard Chunky Gazpacho and Avocado: very chunky, almost like salsa. In fact, it might have been better as a salsa. Seafood Platter (GF) seared chilean sea bass, sea scallops, and jumbo shrimp with saffron cream sauce: well cooked seafood, nice potatoes on the side. Also had broccoli and carrots, which were fine, but they used the pre-cut baby carrots which is weird to me. Makes it less restaurant-y I suppose. Why can't you just cut down regular carrots? Chicken Scaloppini marsala and piccata combination with capellini in garlic-herb butter: very nice sauces - especially the marsala, tender chicken, good texture on pasta Steak Diane (GF) filet mignon medallions in red wine demi-glaze with texas onions and crimini mushrooms: classic dish, done well Crème Brulée (GF): standard Chocolate Decadence a flourless fudge lava cake: super rich and fudgy Bananas Foster Crêpe the classic served in crêpe and á la mode: I didn't try this but it seemed to go over well, and was noted to be very sweet Overall the food is quite tasty and prepared well. For HRW it was also a good value with good portion sizes. It's a little out of the way for me, but I certainly wouldn't mind dining there again. The ladies also bugged the pianist to let me sing with him, which he and the owner nicely obliged to let us do when it was after 9pm LOL read more

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Cool place and environment. Was very clean and organized and the staff was great. We had a very good experience. Owner was very nice and helpful for our first experience. read more

Ordered Thanksgiving dinner from Cafe Benedi t Turkey was huge and great. Juicy and well seasoned. Gravy and cranberry sauce were excellent. All the sides were pretty good and portions were fine. My wife did touch up the yams to make them better. Rolls were dry and pointless. Pecan pie was a huge disappointment. Tasted aweful. We threw it out. Overall dinner was good. read more

Tasty brunch. Great service. Enjoyed the experience and it's in an area without many great options for breakfast. read more

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Lovely little cafe with delicious food, attentive and friendly staff and nice atmosphere. You can also bring your own bottle of wine for a corkage fee. Highly recommended the lamb shank! read more

I'm really feeling 2.5ish for Cafe Benedicte but being the holiday season and all, I'll lean my experience closer on the 3 side. My company chose CB for our annual Christmas luncheon. I'd never been, passed it many a times so I was excited to indulge on company dime. That parking lot situation though...man, good luck with that! Maybe it's not much of an issue on a normal day but it seemed like 2 company events were taking place and you really had not much choice but to valet. I don't know if it's free or not (wasn't worried since again *company dime*) but I would hope so considering the lot is extremely small and shared with other businesses. The service felt really rushed and the server for my particular table was short in his responses. He actually acted pretty annoyed, but I chalked it up to him perhaps feeling overwhelmed. But he never missed a beat, that much I will tell you. I asked for lemonade while he was going around taking app orders (because my coke absolutely sucked) and he said uh huh, ok and continued around the table. I was for sure thinking he would forget but he didn't! Overall though, they did an good job refilling drinks and removing finished dishes. Regarding the most important item....the food! Well hmmm it didn't suck but it was nothing to pick up a pen to begin writing home about. I ordered the crab cake for app (decent but bready and on the salty side with some olive like things), souvlaki with beef, shrimp, fish and veggies as an entree. I thought it was pretty good but the fish was not. The portion was very small and only had 3 little pieces of mini beef. I really hope that's not indicative of normal because I wouldn't pay very much for that dish. Dessert was really good and even though it's only been a week ago, I don't have one ounce of memory about what it was. I just remember it being very good... All in all...I like the atmosphere of Cafe Benedicte. I'd be willing to try it out during a normal dining experience to delve more into their menu... read more

Cafe Benedicte - Crab cake app - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Truly the best place. Eric had flowers waiting for me on my birthday. What an awesome group. We just love everything about the place! read more

Cafe Benedicte - Eric the awesome bartender with flowers on my birthday - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been to Cafe Benedicte for lunch many times and it is always good. However, I had not been for dinner in a very long and we were pleasantly surprised. It was so nice. We could visit without having to scream across the table. They have a piano player and he is wonderful. The food was delicious and we cannot wait to go back for dinner again. read more

Really nice neighborhood brunch spot. Good service, tasty food (loved the sangria), and very reasonably priced. The staff wore masks and we were on the patio so I felt very safe. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My boyfriend and I have been looking to find a nice brunch place since moving to the area. We decided to check out Cafe Benedicte since it is only 3 minutes away from where we live. Let me tell you, this place serves food with very fresh ingredients! I had their Country Fried Steak and scrambled eggs, and my boyfriend had their breakfast tacos. We both loved our food and noticed how good their bacon, egg and cheese tacos are even though it was just simple ingredients. Goes to show that the quality of ingredients really make a difference in ones dish. I definitely recommend this place and we will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Country fried steak, gravy, hash browns and Scrambled Eggs - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I've been looking to try a new brunch place to try so I found Cafe Benedicte. My friend and I really enjoyed our experience. We began with a bellini which was a little more sweet than I would like but it was very tasty. For brunch we ordered a breakfast meat skillet and the scallop dinner. The meat skillet was very delicious and I had more than enough left to take home. The scallops were some of the best I've ever tasted. The scallops lay on a bed of salad which compliments them well. I also ordered a waffle which I should've said no to because my eyes were bigger than my stomach but it was so fluffy and good. The server was sweet and very attentive. read more

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I have intended to dine here for many years but last night was the first time. It was a wonderful evening with friends. The staff was exceptionally friendly and attentive. It was a little slower than anticipated but not bothersome. The food we all had was excellent. Well prepared, hot and very nice presentation. We had the blackened redfish ponchartrain, the grilled pork chop and steak Diane. They were all delicious as were the lentil and French onion soups and the bread pudding and carrot cake for dessert. Will definitely have Cafe Benedicte on our go to restaurant list in the future. read more

My sister and I just moved to the area and were looking for a place to eat brunch and this was pretty close to where we live. I had the Paella and she had the pancakes. Paella looked yummy but unfortunately tasted nothing like a paella. I was very disappointed with the flavor. I could only taste the oily flavor and no other flavors. My sister had the pancakes which she really liked but it came with barely any maple syrup. Our waiter was nice but might have been newer since he didn't seem to be on top of his game at all. He was not asking if we needed coffee refills and when we asked him for refills he would completely forget until we reminded him and then he dripped coffee on our table when he was pouring it. He did though ask about gluten free bread and after i reminded him 3 times remembered to bring us some to try with marmalade. Overall a little disappointed with the experience. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Paella - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place has phenomenal customer service! The service was quick and the food was definitely amazing! Good spot! And we will definitely come back! read more

Cafe Benedicte - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Was way better than expected. Came here for brunch and I have to say it was worth it. I left full the prices were excellent in terms of brunch standards. Live music was pretty cool. read more

Cafe Benedict is a nice place for lunch. It is located in the energy corridor. The portion sizes are enough to feed two people, which is awesome. I personally got the lobster bisque and farfalle Luigi. I would not order the bisque again as the lobster had a funny texture and the soup had no seasoning. The pasta was really good. I'd definitely order it again. One of the downfalls is how long it takes to get your food. I would give this restaurant another try. read more

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I went to Cafe Benedicte for a private birthday celebration. They did an amazing job decorating and handling the party. Me and my daughter ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries and it was delicious. I do not know much about pricing since it was a catered party but the food was wonderful and the staff was very nice and hospitable. read more

Came here for dinner in a Wednesday evening. They have a special tapas menus that is only available on Wednesdays and I believe it changes weekly if I remember what our waiter said correctly. I appreciate that they have an outdoor patio which we enjoyed. The waitstaff was pretty friendly and attentive although the food did take a little longer than expected to come out. I had their multigrain protein bowl with shrimp which looked so pretty but didn't come together for me taste wise. They had a siracha aioli that came with the dish but it was too spicy and one noted to pour over everything. I think some kind of vinaigrette might have been a better dressing for the dish. The shrimp was well flavored but a little over cooked in my opinion. I also had their lentil soup which was kinda average. There was hummus for the table and that was just ok. I found it interesting that the crowd at this place was also one note and let's just say our table had the most flavor but maybe it was just the night we came in. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Multigrain Protein Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is excellent. I would even go as far as calling it a hidden gem. The beautiful environment matches the perfectly executed menus and the customer service. Loved my experience and will be returning. read more

We dined out on the back deck. It was quiet and the service was top shelf. We ordered the lamb shank and the pork chop. Delicious! Even better was the Brazilian Monk we each had for dessert. We felt treasured. read more

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No one greeted us, we were standing there for a couple of minutes and the bartender said in a loud voice- take a sit wherever you like. Can't say much about their food because I felt a bit deceived by its name. Cafe there is nothing to Cafe. There is no breakfast or brunch style of meals. A bit over priced for location and spot. Ambience felt a bit tense. Waiters and waitresses had no idea what was on the menu. The manager or owner was upset at one of their employees. Who knows- One of the waiters could barely speak good English so definitely there was a language barrier. Wont be going back to this place. Normally wouldn't give bad reviews but this is simply my experience at this place. Things happen. They shouldn't happen but it did. Giving this place 2 stars giving the benefit of the doubt on the dinner Menu... I guess - overall Bad Customer service, we had to leave. Loved the black grand piano at the entrance - no one playing it though. read more

This is one of me and my fiancée favorite places. Everything on the menu is AMAZING, and the service is impeccable. I think we have tried everything on the menu. I've added photos ! read more

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This was our first time to Cafe Benedicte. The food and service was exceptional. We had the chicken piccata and shrimp with bow tie pasta. Both were delicious. We will be going again. read more

Excellent food, service and ambiance - as always. Cafe Benedict is consistently a great place to dine.

My sister and I wanted to grab some brunch and found this restaurant in the area. We got a table right away and didn't have to wait. Our server disappeared on us for a good 15 mins. We were trying to look for her, but she just passed our table as if we weren't sitting there. They gave us some BREAD, which was very simple, but I really liked the jam that came with it. The bread itself had a lot of burnt parts so I had to cut off about half of each piece. It makes me wonder if they deem that serve-able what else would they serve. TEMPURA SALMON BENEDICTE- english muffin topped with tempura salmon, poached eggs, and hollandaise I was really excited to try this dish, but it was so dry. Everything from the muffin, to the salmon, to the hollandaise. The english muffin had too much of a crisp to it, which would have been fine if the salmon wasn't overly cooked and fried. The salmon was bland and didn't have much flavor and the hollandaise sauce was weak. It didn't provide that creaminess I was looking for and the poached eggs were overcooked because the yolk wasn't runny enough to encompass the other ingredients. Overall, this dish was very disappointing and lacking in flavor. Service was sub-par and food was disappointing. I really wanted to like this place, but I just can't. read more

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Quite a lovely brunch spot when you don't feel like driving into town. I had two orders of the biscuits and gravy (they come a la carte at $4 a piece) and a friend had the paella. Now, I was really feeling the B&G because I was hungover af but I am definitely coming back for the paella. I also want to try out some of the other Mediterranean dishes, like the hummus. A pleasant experience overall. read more

Best restaurant in all of Houston! Tapas are wonderful. I hope that they continue to thrive for decades to come

Lovely upscale neighborhood spot for brunch in the energy corridor. I don't know why in the world I hadn't been here until now. Beautiful, large interior with multiple dining spaces, a gorgeous wine room and a spacious bar area. I understand live music will be reintroduced eventually, too. What a gem! My boyfriend had the meat lovers omelet loaded with all sorts of things and had a side of fruit. I had the caprese omelet dressed with pesto and stuffed with buffalo mozzarella, basil & tomato. I also had a sparkling Bellini and he had a Bloody Mary. What a treat! The owner Vahid was attentive and delightful and the staff members did a great job as well without feeling intrusive. read more

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Amazing food, wonderful ambiance, fantastic service. We have been going there for years and it's always been excellent. Hands down one of the best in Hous read more

I've checked in five times and visited on many other occasions. These folks got it goin' on! Offering a great variety on their menu in a really cool setting that makes you feel like you're in the Mediterranean, Cafe Benedicte is truly one of my favorite West Houston restaurants. I've tried many of their menu items - among my favorites are the paella, lamb shank, steak Diane, and blackened redfish (some of the best blackened red you'll ever eat IMO). They offer a full bar and a nicely stocked wine list, including ample selections by the glass. You can order off the full menu at the bar or enjoy their stellar table service. On many evenings they feature live music - an uber talented young man that plays the piano, sax, flute, and I'm sure a plethora of other instruments. It's very tasteful and adds just the right amount of "cool" to the dinner ambience. If you are a fan of locally owned and managed restaurants, you're really doing yourself a disservice if you don't visit the Cafe. This one's a winner, and 5 stars from me is a no brainer. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Nice menu! - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had lunch late Sunday with a girlfriend it was very tasty and the service was excellent. I love a chopped salad .

Nice atmosphere and delicious meal. Creme Brûlée was excellent as was the chicken piccata. Service was great as well. We'll be back.

Went in for Sunday brunch. Limited parking but posh, upscale, beautiful & clean restaurant. Wonderful, attentive service. Food was good. Bonus: they served bread with homemade jelly, the strawberry & pineapple were delicious. I ordered the eggs Benedict but for an up up charge they let me switch the bacon for smoked salmon. My hash browns were soft with not much flavor but not a big deal for me, just added pepper. Boyfriend had the Meat lovers skillet & had no complaints. Overall great experience and beautiful place! Older affluent crowd not great for children. Patio is small but plenty of shade! Lovely spot! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with some walls decorated with scenery of a lovely spot in Europe. I came here with friends for brunch. Our waiter was nice and attentive. We ordered coffee first. I had the dark chocolate latte, and I liked it. It was a bit sweet for my liking. But, the flavor made up for that. I loved that it came with two little amaretto biscottis that I could dip into my latte. Flavor notes of almond and chocolate hit my tastebuds. So good. For the entree, I ordered their spinach omelette. It looked simple enough from the outside. But, the inside spoke for itself. It was a well seasoned omelette with every bite filled with spinach, mushrooms, garlic, cheese, and a cream sauce. It was just delicious. Their hash browns were good too. Next time, I may try their caprese omelette. My friends seemed to enjoy their entrees as well. If you're looking for a day drinking spot instead, they also serve mimosas, bellinis, and champagne for brunch. So, come check them out. read more

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Great food, service and atmosphere with above average quality and selection. Location is very accessible and convenient. Need to be polite on the phone! read more

Great food, atmosphere and service! The owner is usually there to greet your table. They usually have live music either piano or saxophone.

I sat at the bar on Father's Day for brunch. They are definitely short of staff today. Not sure it's because it's Father's Day or not. There was a guitar player playing live, which was nice. I ordered the eggs Benedict and enjoyed it. Except for the slow service, I'd highly recommend. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

Walked in this restaurant and it was not busy however we were not attended to be seated. I had to go ask the bartender if we seat ourselves then he found the hostess who came and sat us. Upon being seated it took 20mins for a waiter to attend to us. He finally came but forgot to come back to take our order. The meal was not even worth this useless customer service that I drove 40mins for. Take your money elsewhere. I am even starting to think all these high reviews were paid for read more

There are a few times in your yelp life that you want to try a place that gets less than 4.5 stars. Sometimes you want to eat at a place without checking the reviews. Or you're too tired of looking and figure 4/5 is better than average. That is what I was thinking when I walked in here. When I walked in Sunday morning, I looked around and saw the hostess tending to some menus on the side. She turned to greet me with a smile and showed us a table. We requested a little more privacy and she accommodated our seating request. So far so good. Service was friendly and vigilant. Frequent but non intrusive check-ins. The brunch menu was neither limited nor extensive and the dishes had great names, ingredients, and seemed to offer an exciting experience. Prices were average, neither a bargain, nor what some may consider overpriced. However, the food was underwhelming. The vaunted bread and jam complimentary starter was disappointing. The bread crust was pale and weak. The inside bread was soft and reminiscent of sourdough. Perhaps this is how you sell bread, but when serving it, I would expect a crustier crust. The eggs benedict - the poached eggs were perfect. The muffins were toasted and hot. This was perhaps the best part of the meal. The fresh fruit side had mushy watermelon (like watermelon that is old or bruised) and the pineapple pieces - cut into edible bites but tart and not quite ripe. The waffle was neither good nor bad. Not particularly memorable. Cooked but not crispy nor soggy. The setting and ambiance were perhaps the reason most dine here. It is a good place to do business over a meal. It is in a nice neighborhood and the staff are well dressed and courteous. And I suppose you can have a meal without breaking the bank. But I value the quality of the food and I think that more could be done in that arena. The bread - should have an option to offer it toasted so that it is easier to spread the butter and the jams. The fruit should be absolutely ripe and fresh. Take a bite before serving it. The eggs were done right - no complaint. The muffin was right was well. The waffle should be cooked to give it a bit of a bite instead of being a soft piece of bread that offers minimal texture. Oh, I forgot about the coffee. It's mild and watery. Certainly easy to drink black. It is weaker than the brews most people are accustomed to these days. I like a strong cup of coffee. I assume that is what I'll get when I order one. But again, perhaps the clientele at this location like a milder and less "in your face" approach to food. All together, I think the restaurant is good for the location and ambiance. It is somewhere you go when you want the focus to be on the people you are with because the setting and service make it so. You may also enjoy the food, but I didn't. I would not consider this a place for a "foodie" to visit. read more

Cafe Benedicte - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm literally in love with this place. Me and a friend found this place near by on here and I'm definitely coming back and bringing all my girls for brunch. The ambience is amazing and the food and drinks are amazing. Plus the bartender Ceaser and owner treated us like royalty! Definitely recommend coming here! read more

Cafe Benedicte - Mediterranean Near Me - Houston, Texas