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    The Chill

    4.4 (126 reviews)
    ModerateWine Bars, Beer Bar
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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

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    Bingo and Sauvignon Blanc--what's not to like?
    cami c.

    Came here for a bingo Carquinez Quad Squad roller derby team FUNdraiser (check us out!), so didn't have any expectations or knowledge of the establishment. I was pleasantly surprised by a beautiful bar and ample outdoor seating. The wine and beer list is extensive and reasonably priced for a wine bar. The bingo was fun--even though I didn't win a prize! (It was a fundraiser, so everyone won that goodwill feeling!) Bring your next fundraising event here! The team does all the work for you! Only drawback is they only offer a charcuterie cup for snacks. It appears they don't have a kitchen. They do allow people to bring in their own food, and there is a little place next door that will deliver the food to you after you jog over to place your order. But if you only want a glass of wine (or a beer) and conversation with friends, come on by! (Leave the kids at home--this is a bar, people! )

    Paul C.

    Always a wonderful experience with each visit. I would say we are frequents to this place given they are down the street from the house and are dog friendly. The girls that work here are great and super chill to talk to. If you are in the neighborhood it's a spot to visit and catch the game since they also serve beer.

    Sangria and mimosa with a couple of charcuterie cups.
    Jen H.

    What to do when you find yourself childless for a couple hours on a Wednesday night? Head over to The Chill of course! It is a great spot to chill at in Benicia. They are a no frill wine and beer place for the 21+ crowd. Very relaxing vibe for those that just want to have a good time. Stephanie and Lynne are great- very friendly and attentive. The people who were there that night seemed to be regulars and Lynne and Stephanie treated them like family. Because we have kids, we don't get to frequent this place but Stephanie and Lynne still extended their hospitality. There was a celebration going on during the time we went and they were so kind to give us a couple of extra charcuterie cups.

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    Jenice M.

    This little wine bar is cozy, great service & ambiance. I was meeting up with a friend and showed up super early to our reservation so I popped into The Chill and tried the Riesling and Zin. Both were delish. Sat near the window & truly enjoyed the vibes here. No frills, no fuss just "chill" as the name suggests.

    Brought in food from the Farmers Market!
    Anthony W.

    Anthony Davis is a Basketball Player not a winery dude... I definitely had a good buzz yesterday. When one of the bartenders here offered us our usual bottle of wine, I got excited. I think it's cool when a bartender knows your go to drinks. Always makes the experience more personal. It had been at least a couple months since we had last been there. All I remembered was that we liked "a Red Wine that starts with the same name as me." Now the Davis part, I have no idea how that came out. "We love this bottle of Anthony Davis." The bartender was like, "Umm..." Ugh...Perhaps I was drunk lol x_x. The point I'm trying to make is that I love this place. I always have a fun and "sometimes" memorable experience here which necessarily isn't a bad thing. The memorable part that is. Heh. The Chill has a pretty solid wine collection from a good mix of whites and reds, to a decent amount of dessert wines. Though they have mainly wines, they also serves a small amount of beer and cocktails too. I think what really makes the chill so cool is that they allow you to bring in food from anywhere. Being that yesterday was the Farmer's market, we brought in our Loaded Baked Potatoes and Lumpia. It went soooooo well with the Pinot Noir! It's just super convenient that it's right in front of the Farmers Market. Not only is the chill super chill about food, they are just super chill about life. I mean every single employee that I have interacted with over the 3.5 years of going here has always been super friendly and professional. The Chill lives up to it's name in all the right ways.

    Outdoor patio
    Christine S.

    Great indoor and outside options. This place was bustling with holiday cheer. There were several groups gathered on the patio with little buddy heaters provided by the business. Our group shared several bottles of wine and a few charcuterie boards. Highly recommend! They also have craft beers and cocktails. And if you like just the basic Coors light like my husband you ll be happy as well!

    Alyssa L.

    The selection of wines on the wine menu is not the greatest. I would not bring a fellow, well versed wine friend here if you are trying to give them quality options. However I do enjoy coming here for different reasons: -The bartenders are super sweet, lowkey and hospitable. No, seriously. They are the best. -Guests do enjoy the beer menu. -Great location. -Small but typically is not full/crowded. Tip: they do not have a full food menu, but they have a cheese platter (underwhelming but cute enough). I recommend coming here just to relax and chat. Not so much for the wine.

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    Excellent service! Very relaxing and enjoyed the bingo event supporting animal rescue.

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    Always a good time! Nice selection, kind service, and great ambiance. Festive during farmers market and trivia nights.

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    Great service and attentive staff! This is the perfect spot to have a chilled glass of wine on a nice evening!

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    Very friendly nice atmosphere with indoor bar and outdoor tables. Easy place to meet and visit with friends.

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    Great neighborhood wine bar. Friendly and courteous service. The owner is very welcoming and cheerful. It is the "Cheers" of Benicia.

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    This place is awesome! They have good wine, great patio to chill at and the food is awesome! I could spend a lot of time here.

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    Bella Siena

    Bella Siena

    4.3
    (1.7k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Had a LOVELY lunch today with Woodland as our server. We were a walk in lunch and he was so…read morepleasant and helpful! I ordered the special which was delicious!! We enjoyed the views and the atmosphere for sure, and the food was really wonderful. Fresh flavors and wonderful ingredients. I tried a lavender mixed drink, but wasn't a fan. Woodland didn't hesitate to remove the item from the bill. Really loved the place!!!

    Well! Bella Siena is a jewel! Perfect location (right in the water), windows everywhere, so there's…read morehardly a bad seat in the house, great food, great drinks, and even better service! We went yesterday for my husband's birthday. I made a reservation on Open Table and called to request a window seat. We arrive and were greeted warmly, and taken to our window table. Yusuf was our server, and he is so much more than a server. He is family. He made superb recommendations, and every drink, entree and dessert he recommended was mouthwatering! We had the Misto salad, mushroom soup (soup of the day), saffron pappardelle, chicken Parmesan, and mushroom ravioli (we took plenty home!). The house-made noodles and sauces were delectable! We also ordered the apple crumb for dessert made the Yusuf way, AND Yusuf brought us a raspberry basil sorbet with candle and sang happy birthday with me to my husband. We will be back soon and will be bringing friends and family to experience the greatness of Bella Siena. Thank you Yusuf and team!

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    Roughly 10 parties waiting 30+mins in a corner with RESERVATIONS!
    Roughly 10 parties waiting 30+mins in a corner with RESERVATIONS!
    Linguine Frutti di Mare!!!! My FAVORITE!!!!! It is loaded with seafood
    Linguine Frutti di Mare!!!! My FAVORITE!!!!! It is loaded with seafood
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    The Rellik Tavern

    The Rellik Tavern

    4.0
    (446 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    It's been a while since I've come here pre covid. I remember coming here for at least 10 years…read more.. We came down to Benicia for the UBE festival on first Street. Unfortunately, the festival did not serve any liquor so we decided head down to the local bar before we enjoy the festival and all the food it had. We walked into the bar, and it felt like the establishment hasn't changed a bit. The ambiance is the dark speakeasy bar feeling. We sat at the bar and were greeted by a super nice bartender who made some delicious drinks! Back in the day there used to be brunch and a bigger food menu but they have stopped that. The buffet I guess was a waste and a lot of food didn't get eaten. They used to have a make your own Bloody Mary bar, but didn't see that either. The menu is on an IPad and it's nice to see the photos of what the every drink looks like. There is an assortment of drinks to choose from. This is one of the bars that actually knows how make drinks!We order a mixture of drinks, from the key lime pie martini, to the spicy jalapeño margaritas with the Tajin rim, to the delicious pear drink! These drinks were made with love! I would definitely recommend this place for drinks, during the evening they usually have a band playing. The only reason why it's not a 5 star is the old furniture... I used to love sitting on the sofas for a cozy feeling but they look pretty beat up now... just makes things look a bit dirty. Thanks for the drinks! It made the festival much better!

    I have been to the Rellik so many times and I have never left unhappy. The service is great and the…read morestaff is really friendly and make the effort to get to know you. Their food is always really good and they have a huge variety of drinks, beers, hard alcohol, mixed drinks and they even have a " birthday cake shot" which I highly recommend whether it's your Bday or not! The cucumber martini is my go to drink there. Trust me and order it. It tastes really light and refreshing with a nice cucumber flavor. I have NEVER had anyone not think it was amazing after trying a sip. Don't let the word "martini" scare you. This drink is heaven. If you haven't been to the Rellik then you're really missing out. Stop on by anytime and you'll see what I'm talking about

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    Bar and lounge area
    Bar and lounge area
    Pesto pizza 12 inch
    Pesto pizza 12 inch
    Margarita and espresso martini.

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    Union Hotel Restaurant and Bar

    Union Hotel Restaurant and Bar

    4.5
    (51 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I can't say enough amazing things about The Union Hotel - their food is always amazing and I love…read morethe cocktails! Gabby and his girls are just the best!

    While we thoroughly appreciated the stained glass windows, rustic charm, and history of the…read morebuilding itself, the overall impression the lack of service help available provided was insufficient. Our server was doing her best on her own for the entire establishment and we respected her situation. The Gabby's Jolt was merely strong and seemed to be missing ingredients listed on the menu. We had ordered the stuffed mushrooms appetizer which was tasty, the filet mignon entree and halibut entree ( of which we told the server we'd like to have a glass of white wine to accompany it but had to wait until the entree was nearly cold to receive it). We ate two servings of bread an do bitter while we waited for the entrees. The filet was tender and seasoned well in addition to being cooked a bit over medium, had a large portion of spinach and mashed potatoes, and came with the same red wine reduction sauce as the mushrooms which we found a bit odd. The minutely seasoned halibut has to have been the tiniest piece of fish we've ever seen served and only had six small potato quarters and like 6-7 stalks of asparagus with it. Overall, we ate everything because of the small halibut entree, but will most likely not return. I suggest the owners have more than one server on a Friday night, For everyone's sake.

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    Inside
    Round 2 of bread and butter, it was delicious
    Round 2 of bread and butter, it was delicious
    Union Hotel Restaurant and Bar

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    Venticello’s Ristorante

    Venticello’s Ristorante

    4.1
    (402 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    This cozy small Italian restaurant is something anyone visiting or living here should try. This…read moreplace had a very warm atmosphere in the inside with only a few table but luckily it wasn't too busy when me and my girlfriend came by. From the looks of it, there are many locals who show love to this place because everyone seemed to know everyone which was a nice thing to know. Our waiter was very nice, I forget her name but she was such a nice lady. The food was amazing. You start off with a sliced bread thats warm straight from the oven and is presented to you with a secret homemade sauce that was super delicious. If you love garlic like myself, you will be scraping that sauce till its gone. We got the calamari to start with and share and I think that was the best calamafi I've ever consumed. I usually dont like the firm texture and fishy flavor of some calamari but this was super tender and super flavorful without the fishiness. A really great starter to share. We each got out own dishes and I got the Frutti di Mare. This dish was super flavorful and exactly what I wanted from a seafood pasta. Their mussels were HUGE though so I got kinda turned off from that (just a personal thing). Everything else was amazing and you also get a choice of soup or salad before your main entree which is a great format for eating. My girlfriend got the Pasta Gabriella and it was a VERY large portion. She said it was good but we both agreed there was a very strong bell pepper flavor. If you love bell peppers definitely get this pasta. Overall we had a great experience here and would love to come again!!

    Came here to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, grandparents, and brother and booked a reservation…read morethe day before. Thank goodness they had space for the 5 of us! First of all, our waiter was so sweet and attentive. My grandparents have some dietary restrictions, but they were very accommodating and helpful when picking something they could eat off the lunch menu. We were first served bread which was warm and delicious with the marinara. We ordered Prosciutto for our appetizer which was very tasty. Can't ever go wrong with this plate. I ordered the chicken pesto with a tomato bisque soup. The soup was delicious! My mom who ordered a salad split it with me because she's never tried that soup and found it super tasty. The chicken pesto was more on the tomato-ey side but yummy nonetheless. The portions were huge so I had to take it to go! Such a cute place to bring your family or a date to!

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    Looking at Bar and kitchen
    Looking at Bar and kitchen
    Monte Cristo and shrimp omelette
    Monte Cristo and shrimp omelette
    Venticello’s Ristorante

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