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    4.6 (25 reviews)
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    Cocktails!
    Laura I.

    My wife and I celebrated our 3rd Wedding Anniversary and NYE at Benaiahs this year. The cocktails here are STRONG. We had the fried green tomato appetizer which was delicious and both had the pork chop special which was cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the banana creme brulee which was phenomenal and the sweet potato cake - also tasty not overly sweet, popcorn garnish was soft vs crunchy though. They also left a card on our table which was super nice but the best part of the evening was our server Tina. She was phenomenal. Even on a busy night she gave us recommendations, was attentive, and so nice. Five star experience for sure. The space also was nice, only thing that was kind of a bummer was being right by the door where servers were going in and out, but the service was top notch so not that big of a deal.

    Ribeye with potatoes mushroom & asparagus.
    Angela M.

    Benaiah's wood fired kitchen was a place I was highly anticipating to visit. Unfortunately for me it wasn't exactly a place I would have to visit again. While the service was absolutely amazing.. the food was just good.. and yes good is good but for the price points there's nothing to really rave about and you could probably go somewhere else and get more bang for your buck. The ambiance is also just kinda " meh" it kinda feels like you're sitting in a shed, just very " pop up " feeling which they are newer so it makes sense.

    Bacon and Gouda Omelette
    Jodi L.

    Amazing new brunch spot! I went with the bacon and Gouda omelette. It was packed full of flavor with balsamic onions, bacon, and Gouda. What made the dish was the horseradish aïoli on top. Don't forget about the potatoes that were so crispy and seasoned perfectly. My friend had the crab Benedict and it looked so fresh. She said it was some of the best Benedict she's ever had. We split the pastry, but unfortunately, it was a little burnt. The place is decorated just enough. The bar is inviting. Their cocktails make me want to try everyone.

    Bloody Mary Flight
    Mel P.

    Had a great brunch. Kids enjoyed their food. Elote potatoes were the stand out dish. Classic Benedict was nice but the hollandaise was a little flavorless. Service very good but stretched thin. Ambiance was energetic. Would go back but want to try more of the menu.

    Chicken
    Ki L.

    Best food I've had in the area for a while. Yes, the food is on the pricier end but it is definitely worth a try. The meat is cooked to perfection. The wood fire grill definitely makes a difference! They gave us complementary sourdough bread with a goat cheese (and i believe cranberry?) spread. It was moist and delicious. The drinks were alright. We could've gone without them. We started with the Brussels sprouts. If you don't like Brussels, you might like this one. My husband doesn't like Brussels but couldn't stop eating this one. I got the steak and he got the chicken. I love steak but the chicken was better in my opinion. Either way, the food was delicious. All the vegetables were well seasoned and cooked. Our server was kind and answered our questions about the food. The place is small and connected to another restaurant (bearded goat) . It was a more intimate setting. Perfect date spot or a nice place to go with family/close friends.

    ribeye steak
    Ellis F.

    this would've been done sooner, but I was in the moment and loving every thing about the dinner. I mean. The ambience, service, and food was all amazing. Definitely returning and referring.

    The butter cake topped with ice cream and fresh blackberries.
    Steve R.

    We've been wanting to try this restaurant, and decided that our 40th anniversary was a good reason to try it. We did not regret the decision! The service and food were exceptional, and you can tell they put a lot of thought into the littlest of details. The mere fact that they have Guinness beer on tap puts this restaurant in the top tier in my opinion. Then there's the bread - OMG it was so unique and so good! A duck fat rosemary focaccia bread that was truly something special! For our entrees we ordered the Halibut Rockefeller and the ribeye steak. I say "we ordered" because we're one of those annoying couples who pass our plates back and forth with each other, so you can never say at the end which dish was yours. Both entrees came with the asparagus parmigiana, which I highly recommend as a side dish. The crispy fingerling potatoes are also a must. For dessert we shared a piece of butter cake, which was topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh blackberries. The butter cake was denser than what we're used to but still tasty. The ice cream was so creamy and smooth, it was another surprising treat! All in all, I highly recommend this restaurant you shouldn't wait until your 40th anniversary to go!

    Tuna Nachos - amazing portion size!
    Amanda E.

    This is by far my new favorite restaurant in Harrisburg! We have gone twice now and both experiences were unique and absolutely fantastic. Insanely knowledgeable staff, wonderful atmosphere, and the food feels like something you'd order at a bougie restaurant in NYC. A top favorite food item would be the Shoyu Deviled Eggs which I could eat 24 of! Since we've done dinner twice our next visit will be for the brunch which looks heavenly. Please, please, PLEASE check this place out! "Chef curated menu, craft cocktails, broad wine selection, high end spirit options."

    Fried green tomatoes & burrata--delicious!
    Veronica N.

    Our group thoroughly enjoyed dinner & drinks here! The ambiance is ok, but doesn't feel as chic as the menu does. The space still feels warehouse-like and not as warm & inviting as you would like. That being said, the menu is fabulous! Our server was top-notch and very knowledgeable about the cocktails and the specials. Our table shared the fried green tomatoes and the elote potatoes. Both were delicious and each element was perfectly executed. The elote potatoes was the shining star dish of our evening. I ordered the wood grilled salmon as my entree. The salmon was cooked beautifully and the harissa glaze was nice and bright. The couscous and broccolini were wonderful sides to this dish. Everyone was delighted with their food. The cocktails just put this outing over the top! I ordered the violet sky gimlet and was smitten. It was a perfect blend of flavors. I tried my friend's Black Velvet Manhattan and loved that one as well. Benaiah's is just a great all-around place for foodies to enjoy a night out. We will definitely be back!

    Tuna nachos

    We came in from out of town looking for a unique place to try. Benaiah's is a MUST stop if you're in the area. Everything is made from scratch and has a great twist on traditional dishes. The staff is friendly and very clean. Katrina was phenomenal and was on top of everything. We look forward to coming back!

    Shoyu Deviled Eggs, Brussels Sprouts and Elote Potatoes, side of broccolini

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    The food, drinks and wait staff are great. I love this unassuming place with its unique menu.

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    1 year ago

    Food was average. Service was good. Ambiance was like dining in a warehouse. Pics on website make it look like fine dining room but is not.

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