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Lucca Bar & Grill - Sooo this is Bananas old fashion is wonderful, waiting on the Salmon tacos, on this beautiful Thursday afternoon. - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

Visited this place to eat since a restaurant down the street wasn't able to accommodate my party of 5 ... So we walked over to Lucca ... We walked in . Was greeted by the host ... Seems the host mentioned them having a patio/ outdoor area ... We agreed that would be a nice experience... Made it to the patio as we noticed a band setting up ... Lo and behold it was a Steely Dan Tribute Band scheduled to play .... Our waitress greeted us with beverage service as that being the norm ... Eventually she mentioned there would be a $5 per person charge for the purpose of being entertained by the band performing .... The issue is this .... It hadn't been e They say is outside in the patio to eat . And unclear situation occurred . We had a party of 5 ... After being seated and waiting for the beverages ,,,, the waitress told it was a 5$ per person charged which wasn't explained @ the start of entering the building .... We felt slightly ambushed ... Last but not least we paid separately.. However the waitress made continuous mistake needing to ask for the debit card 3 separate times which was confusing and annoying ... My issue is more so the confusing entirely ... *Slow communication *Friendly service * Food ,,, cafeteria like and there's French fries are extremely over cooked . Felt like I was eating french fries chips . The brisket is flavorless but tender . My guest ordered a Caesar Salad which was basically 2$ worth of lettuce , 4 -5 croutons , scattered Parmesan cheese and a liquidity plastic container of I'm assuming a Caesar salad dressing all for the price of 15$ or so dollars ,,, definitely not worth it ... I believe the grand estimate total we spent was about $150 and some change not sure including the tip and the $5 per person charged. Some adjustments were made to accommodate our feelings regarding the $5 per person patio concert charge ... Overall we felt ambushed We felt pressured ,,,and we settled due to hunger ...( Mistake) Wasn't happy w/ being asked for the debit card 3x due to ,, Ummmm I really don't know why ??? Will i return ,, maybe . If I do return it will be for dining indoors as it was mentioned that the menu differs from the outside picnic style menu .... The band was great read more

Out on the town downtown Benicia with my sister we decided to go into Lucca's We were warmly welcomed great music was playing atmosphere was amazing. We were offered menus and drinks as soon as we sat down had so many items to choose from. We ordered appetizers and split them while listening to music and were so intrigued by all the beer We politely asked the bartender if we could have a sample bartender gave us one it was the orange infused ale and we were sold and with the ultimately ended up buying more beer. I would recommend this 10 out of 10 for food the atmosphere and especially the amazing bartenders. read more

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Good service good food and a pleasant atmosphere.... Love their prime rib, chicken strips, soups and salads... but my favorite that goes with all of these is their steak fries !!! Also they have live music like 5-6 days a week in evenings and 2-3 bands on Saturday and Sunday at their pavilion out back. Taco Tuesday as well.. the outside is separate food and drinks from inside menu but I prefer food inside. I think it's $5 for music now.. always packed and bands are really good ... if ur here try it out read more

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We stopped on way home from wine pick up in sonoma. We enjoyed watching football at the bar. Drinks were good and well priced. Surprised that even on a Friday, happy hour price for their delicious poppers was included. Food was great - hubby had a salmon blt with salad, I enjoyed patty melt and they accommodated with change of Swiss to blue cheese crumbles. Best was that Jack was our server/bartender and you just don't get that attentive service. He was on it - accomodating but certainly not intrusive, just a kind nature to be certain all was great. And it was! read more

A local hangout. Nice place to gather and listen to a live band. You don't come here for the food. The food is edible but not great. There is a $5. Per person Charge to listen to the music that is added to your bill. Definitely not a restaurant kind of vibe. The waitress will not come check on you often. So if need anything like mayo or ketchup expect it to take a while. Make sure you ask for everything you need while she's there. read more

Fabulous service and great food and beer. Our waitress was super chill and very friendly. We ended up using her phone to pull up The beer menu. It was a mild evening so we ate outside and watched the sunset. read more

Lucca is consistently good, in both service and food. Fish and chips, prime rib dip, and chicken club sandwich, are just some of the dishes I've had, and I have always been satisfied. Drinks are good too, with multiple options that change from time to time, keeping them interesting and innovative. Service is always friendly and efficient, even when they're busy, and I appreciate that. Only challenge occasionally, is that the dining room can get a little noisy, so it could be a bit hard to hear, but I'm glad to see they're doing well, because their menu and service definitely are worth it. read more

Luca's was a blast , service was great they made sure we were taken care of, didn't ask how the food was 1,000 times it was a nice experience & the food was awesome! Italian sausage sandwich, bacon wrapped poppers & chicken parm was definitely top tier . Don't just read this, try it for yourself! definitely a revisit spot. read more

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Ate here with a friend recently. I wanted a quick drink bit wound up dinner on a Friday night. We had waited for a table but it was already packed in restaurant. They wound up seating us in the Bar which had a few seats at the end of Bar. Bartenders were friendly and they took our dinner order at the bar. We had ordered the Steak and a Chicken parm dinner. I had a Henhouse Mighty IPA. We actually liked the Bar vibe and the food was ok. I wound up taking 1/2 my dinner home but it was good for breakfast the next day. It was alright but the vibe at bar was comforting and I would rather be at Bar then dine in the restaurant we will be back for more of their menu. read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - Chicken Parmesan - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

Went for lunch around 11:30 without rezervations last Friday and was able to be able to be seated right away. Dining area filled up fast. When i went to the restroom in the bar area noticed that there were a lot of tables and they were full or Server was very friendly. Food was delicious. Husband had the fish and chips with slaw. It said it was spicy slaw but he didnt find it spicy and the bite I tasted wasn't. I had the dip and it was good. I would like to try it another time to try their deserts. read more

Visited for the Independence Day fireworks so the outside was jam packed. There were plenty of tables inside so that worked. Grabbed a few apps because I thought there was going to be food trucks for the event but there was nada. Kinda regretted it in the evening. Grabbed few apps and some beers. Both were tasty, similar to how Mateo describes Jim. read more

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Good food, people, great service. If the weather is nice, be sure to request a table outside read more

We love coming to Benicia and we love eating at Lucca! They always have good live music playing, seasonal menus and eclectic atmosphere. Plus service is always warm. read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - Fried Chicken with macaroni, garlic mashed potatoes, cheddar biscuits, a lemon drop and a beer. - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

Tried this restaurant for the first time, though it's been around for many year. Table for 4 indoors. We were seated immediately. Good food. Excellent menu. Love that they have a beer garden with live music and outdoor seating in the back. read more

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The service was great. Shout out to our server. The bar inside was nice with a good selection. Surprisingly great food! I was pleasantly surprised. read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - I tried to wait but it was too good - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

We came here last minute for my Birthday brunch. This is a cozy chill spot with good friendly customer service. And delicious brunch. I had the Ultimate omelette which was delicious. My friend had the Denver omelette and my sister had the Steak and two eggs. Lastly my daughter enjoyed the chicken strips. Overall, we a good time good portions we will be back read more

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November 2025 update: Add Cioppino to my Lucca Love List :) Service was spot on. Note to self: sit in front of the restaurant to catch the morning rays; it's a little chilly inside when Lucca first opens. read more

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Walking around Benicia we overheard the music, so we decided to come and see what it's like. We ended up going to the Beer Garden and it's open seating. You order your drinks at the outdoor bar and can sit and enjoy the live music. They have live music Thursdays til Sunday. We had such a great time. Just good vibes, music, and drinks. They also have a sit down restaurant inside and an indoor bar. But we really enjoyed the beer garden. The bartender was friendly and there were plenty of seating. It was a beautiful day in Benicia when we went but when evening came, it was chilly. They had the heaters running for us which helped a lot. Great scene. Good service. We definitely recommend this place and can't wait to go back! read more

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Very nice setting. Both inside and outside seating. Our waitress, whose name I unfortunately forgot, was wonderful. She and another person with the only two staff they were both extremely attentive, always smiling. I had a BLT and fries. BLT was great. My only complaint with the fries were kind of greasy.. That would not deter me frolm coming back or recommending it. read more

Food is amazing There's a guy named Eric who works there Such a pleasant person and really glad I ran into such a nice guy I'd come back just because of his attitude and his energy Thanks, Eric read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

Service was great. Food took an hour to arrive. Food was all cold upon arrival. For the price, extremely extremely disappointed.

Yummy , Saint Patrick Days plate , cooked to perfection, corn beef was primo cut & cabbage with steam carrots. Fish & Prawn combo was Delicious. Service was Friendly & attentive , cool & plenty of seats inside . We will be back , Kudos to the Chef! read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - St Patrick's plate , Primo Corn beef - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

Lucca continues be a solid pick for good food and music in town. I always gotta visit Lucca every now and then. I think it's amazing that they have the beer garden now. If it's cold theres even heat lamps outside! Much needed for someone like me he is always cold. But what's the next best thing to warm you up? An alcoholic beverage and a bowl of chili. If you haven't had the chili, I definitely think you should try it the next time. It was so good that I'm thinking of trying a chili dog the next time im here and Im pretty picky about chili. Potato fans will also enjoy the Baked Potato. It comes fully loaded and with Beer Cheese. The one thing that was just ok to me were the Ribs. I love my ribs to be super saucey but I also like for them to be flavorful without. They tasted like they weren't really seasoned at all. But the texture was good though. The meat fell off the bone which I was at least thankful for. The Ribs weren't bad by any means. I just feel like they needed a pinch more salt and pepper at the very least. Aside from that one hiccup, I always have a good time here. Lucca continues to be in our rotation for favorite bars in town. read more

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What fun! Enjoy indoor dining and an outdoor music area, near the water (of course... In Benicia) and friendly staff. I had a great meal, and everyone else in my pay said they did as well. read more

Walt from Walt's Adventures reporting from the Lucca Bar and Grill in Benicia, California. This corner restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining, a full bar and is a mere block or so from the seaside. We arrived, were directed to our seats and found ourselves sipping our drinks short afterwards. The deviled eggs is an appetizer that I recommend. The taste was satisfying. All of our meals had a pleasing presentation. The fish of the fish n chips rivaled many other eateries. A member of my party greatly appreciated the chips of the dish. I thought that they were good but a bit too cooked for my individual tastes. The chicken sandwich was completely devoured and the Chicken Wrap Salad was fantastic. I am sure that the soup was prepared with skill. For the individual taste of one of my party members, it had a spice that gave her a frown. Overall, this restaurant is now listed with my favorites in the area. I look forward to returning at a far more earlier time to taste the breakfast portions of the menu. If the breakfast is anything like the rest of our selections we consumed today, we will no doubt leave Lucca Bar and Grill again highly satisfied. read more

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Four stars because our server was great (I wish I could recall her name), and this is a nice place to sit outside and enjoy live music when they have it. I don't imbibe, but I had a Virgin cocktail and it was wonderful. I'm sure the cocktails are lovely, and they have a creative drink menu. The hubby and I visited on a Thursday evening a couple weeks ago during the Farmer's Market, and there was a band playing out back in the beer garden. We sat on the sidewalk patio and it was a great place to listen in and enjoy the music while still being able to have a conversation. Our server was friendly and attentive. We split fried chicken strips, bacon jalapeño poppers, and the deviled eggs. All of the food was lackluster in taste, which was disappointing because everything sounded like it would be delicious. Maybe we just visited on an off day. I enjoyed the fries that were served with the fried chicken strips the most. There was a small piece of red plastic inside of one of the deviled egg fillings. We didn't even mention it at the time because we were ready to move on to another spot. I can't speak to the entrées, though the menu looked like it should be delicious. Overall, a nice spot worth checking out for ambiance and perhaps drinks. We might try the food again once more sometime to see if it's any improved. read more

Service very poor, waitress extremely rude with no personality, would not recommend to anyone. One star only cause you have to. Would give no stars. read more

My friend and I wanted to grab lunch but wanted to try something new-ish, so we headed over the bridge to Benicia. We arrived around 2 and the place was busy. We were first sat inside, but we found it pretty loud and overstimulating, so we asked to move outside, which, thankfully, the hostess kindly accommodated. We ordered: *Deviled eggs - delicious. *Fried chicken with biscuits - this was good, and it's a huge amount of food (4 pieces of chicken, 2 biscuits, Mac and cheese and slaw). *Fish and prawns combo - this was a no for me. The batter was oddly soggy inside and I ended up just peeling it off to try and eat the prawn and fish. The fries were good though. Overall, I would come back and I'd love to try more things on the menu, but for this specific visit, the fish/prawns were a big let down. read more

The music is amazing & service outstanding!! It's incredible that you don't have to pay to watch such talented acts, but of course donations are welcome! read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - My dear friends, John & Heidi, and I enjoying an UnCommonwealth - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

We wanted to hang out on a beautiful day and find som good food and music! We lucked up and went to Lucca's in Benicia where they have a beautiful waterfront and a lovely outdoor garden for eating and live music. We had good food, and heard a great band!! Can't wait to go back! read more

I came here for dinner because I had a gift card. The inside was quite noisy and there was a fly buzzing around our table. The servers were good and nice but there were not enough of them and it was clear that it was understaffed. The steak and frites was pretty good. The fried chicken was crispy but the skin was dark suggesting that the oil was old. The chicken was ok. The portions were quite generous so you don't need appetizers unless you are really hungry. The prices are reasonable. read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

great place to hang out and listen to live music and eat good food and visit with friends

My family frequents Luccas so I've been here a handful of times. On our last visit we decided to sit outside because we brought the pups with us. My dad called ahead and reserved the table he wanted with no issues. Other seating options are available inside to include a front seating area and there is also a back seating area next to the bar. In the back near the bar there is loud music playing if that's your vibe. We ordered Brussels sprouts and garlic bread as our appetizers. Two of my family members order margaritas using different types of liquor and I went with a mezcal cocktail called- smoke on the water. All of the margaritas that I tried were not that good and I do not recommend. As for my cocktail it was balanced with a slight kick of heat. As for food I went with the spicy chicken sandwich with a side of fries for $17. The size of my sandwich was perfect as it was not too big and the portion of bread to chicken was appropriate. I didn't end up finishing my meal and it lasted just fine in the refrigerator for left overs. The location of luccas is on Main Street so parking can be limited and you may need to circle the block a few times before finding parking and/or walk a few blocks. read more

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1st time here. Didn't know anything about the restaurant going in, which can be either good or bad, depending. We were greeted well upon entering and seated right away with reservation. Service throughout was great from the young waitstaff. Nice subdued lighting inside a welcoming & cozy dining area. And a thankful difference between this and nearby Bella Siena restaurant is the ability to hold a conversation here at Luca's. Not so easy over at Bella with the overwhelming ambient noise and acoustical challenges. Menu pricepoints here at Luca's are noticeably wallet-friendlier too, comparatively speaking. First time thoughts on the food here? Meh. Three of us dining. Other two were just ok but not blown away with their choices. I ordered the garlic steak fries for an appetizer, the side salad pre-meal and the Marinara pasta for my entree. Best thing was the salad, all of us agreeing that the greens tasted very fresh. Garlic fries weren't really "garlicky" and arrived tableside lukewarm at best. Pasta, while served temperature-appropriate was mostly forgettable. Not bad, just nothing to write home about. We spied the attached beer garden on the way out. Looked equally inviting & spacious...to maybe come back and check that area out on another visit? Looked like it could be a happening hangout on a hot summer day, ngl. And maybe order different entrees next time. The burgers that other diners ordered looked really good. read more

Service typically is good except with the high schoolers working there. Just wish there food was better and more consistent. Only thing I've had after about 50 visits that I've enjoyed was the fries and the burger can be good just not always read more

They charged us $5 per person as soon as we sat even though we only wanted one quick beer and said we'd only be there a few minutes (band wasn't even playing yet), should have walked across the street to mare island brewing read more

Lucca Bar & Grill - Two $5 bills - New American Near Me - Benicia, California

I think it's been at least 6 years since I've eaten here but decided to try it again. In town for a month and am trying out the old stomping grounds. Sat at the bar and Darcie was the bartender. Ordered the blue cheese and bacon burger. It was really good. Darcie is an amazing bartender. Pours a great drink. She is very friendly and funny. Look forward to my next meal here. read more

Went to Benicia to get out the house and we decided to have dinner at Lucca's. The place looked small as we entered the restaurant but they have plenty of dining outside for bigger groups. I let the wifey order and she picked the Lucca Burger, Deviled eggs and Beet salad to split. The food came out hot and fresh the bun wasn't to much and fit the patty just right, cooked medium and it came with perfectly cooked fries. The Deviled eggs are good and the salad was enough for the both of us. They kept are waters filled and overall a good experience. We shall visit again. read more

I've tried too many times, to enjoy this place over the years. I'm normally not in a rush when I visit Benicia, so waiting for service and food is something I'll take in stride. But unfortunately I will not be visiting this place anymore, it's almost blatant lack of service at this point from the staff. Which sux because there's limited choices for outdoor seating in Benicia or good restaurants. Looks like stopping at Safeway and having a picnic in the park or waterfront, is the best way to go. read more