If you're looking for the kind of dinner that makes you want to cancel your other weekend plans…read morejust so you can go back, Baxters is it. Tucked right on First Street across from the bay in downtown Benicia, this place has completely earned its reputation as the town's culinary crown jewel. From the moment you walk in, the warmth is unmistakable -- and it's not an accident. Owners Kenneth Coker and Kevin Shaw built this restaurant to feel like their own living room, and it shows in every detail, right down to the name (a sweet nod to their beloved Fox Terrier). That personal touch translates into genuinely attentive service that never feels stiff or rehearsed. Now, the food. The Beef Wellington is the stuff of legend -- perfectly rendered pastry, a filling that melts before you even chew, and clearly a labor of love from the kitchen. The scallops are seared to that impossible perfection where the outside caramelizes but the inside stays buttery-soft. And if salmon gnocchi in vodka sauce is on the menu when you go, order it without hesitation -- it's rich, comforting, and impossible to stop eating. Even the truffle burger, which almost feels like an afterthought on a menu this elevated, has become a neighborhood obsession for good reason. Cocktails are crafted with the same care as the food -- inventive, well-balanced, and clearly the product of a team that takes its bar program seriously. And if you can snag a reservation in The Speakeasy, the intimate back room, do it. It's easily one of the most romantic, memorable settings for a special occasion in the entire Bay Area. Baxters isn't just a great restaurant -- it's a genuine gathering place, the kind of spot a whole town falls in love with. Whether it's date night, a family celebration, or just a nightcap at the bar, Baxters delivers an experience that's warm, delicious, and utterly memorable every single time. Highly, highly recommended.

Great intimate restaurant in downtown Benicia, perfect for date night. All of the staff were so…read morewonderful as well. Not a lot of restaurants offer beef wellington on their menu, so that was definitely a huge reason why I wanted to try Baxters out, and it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked filet mignon at medium rare wrapped in flaky puff pastry and luscious duxelles. While I felt the quantity of roasted veggies and mashed potatoes on the side were not enough to balance out the dish. I also tried the skillet corn bread and the gnocchi with salmon. The pasta dish surprisingly had a generous quantity of salmon throughout the dish and the gnocchi were soft and fluffy.

Very nice setting. Both inside and outside seating. Our…read morewaitress, 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.

Visited this place to eat since a restaurant down the street wasn't able to accommodate my party of…read more5 ... 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

What an adorable place! We met here for brunch (Sat) with the friends from Davis and we from Bay…read moreArea, this is mid-point. There was a baby shower in the patio area (which was so beautiful). The service was beyond excellent, super friendly and helpful. the food was good, avocado toast had heaping amounts of fresh avocado The town is super cute and friendly, we were taking tourist photos by the marina and at the cafe and both places ppl offered to take our group photo. Would love to come back !

We were in Benicia heading to a car show and looking for a simple breakfast when we stumbled upon…read morethis unique little restaurant that looks like a house! The building is actually both a restaurant and an inn, and I was completely floored by how cute it was. There are tons of photo opportunities around the property! It's a small spot where you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The menu is simple, and because the space is small, it does take a little time to get your food. They make quite a few things homemade, and the homemade jelly was fantastic! I'm not sure if I'll return specifically for the food, but I had a really enjoyable visit. If you're in Benicia, it's definitely worth checking out for the atmosphere and charm!

LOVE this addition to the Glen Cove Shopping Center! We used to go to the Suisun location around…read more2010 or so, but we stopped going because it was always too crowded and we didn't like waiting. That said, I'm so glad they expanded to this new location. We've gone twice so far. The restaurant is always full with a few open tables, so we've never had to wait to be seated. Food is excellent! I had the homemade corned beef and the also the Korean short ribs on separate visits. Both dishes were great. It's not just your typical American brunch menu. They have Filipino, Korean, and Hawaiian (Loco Moco) options too. LOVE that! Service is good. Restaurant is clean. Their seats have comfy pillows on them. Definitely a great restaurant to patronize in Vallejo.

the vibes in the cafe were so cute! so many trinkets and murals and amazing things to look at while…read moreur dining. Everyone seems to know everyone which also adds a bit to the good vibes this place has. We went on a Thursday around 11am and it wasn't super packed and there was no wait. The servers really checked up and were attentive to all of our needs from start to finish. Was very quick and efficient cause this was a stop on the way to six flags for a day. I am a big fan of pancakes and my partner loves waffles so we caved in on our favorites. They were so delicious, fluffy and buttery. The table comes with maple syrup, jellies, and sugar/ salt/ pepper and ketchup and hot sauces. We chose scrambled eggs and extra crispy bacon which gave me homestyle cooking. Overall not many complaints, it was a solid place to eat and would come back

Snacks and salt free fries. Great service,,,,,, the Chef…read moredoubled checked our order ‍ Anyway,, They have a raven out front, Coincidence,, I just got Poes Complete works,,,he passed on 7 Oct,,, maybe a book reading for October

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!

What an awesome place. Great food, great ambience, great vibe, cool service, killer drink menu,…read moreeclectic and well curated wine list. Only problem is you gotta drive to get there, and drive to get home: otherwise I would have sampled more cocktails! A California gem, worthy of Huell Howser.

The interior looks really cool and spacious but the table space is very cramped, especially for…read moretables of 2. It also is very stuffy inside. It takes awhile for the server to come assist you, especially ordering drinks. Half our table got drinks and finished before the other got to order. The drinks took awhile to come out and came at different times and were inconsistent with taste and garnish. They never collected any empty glasses when they came with new drinks. So our table was cluttered. This is not good when your table is already cramped. When we were ordering the food the server kept trying to pressure us to order more (either two of the same dish or more food). Unfortunately we listened and got two of the mussel with fries. The assembly of this dish was not great. They put a glob of mayo on top of the mussels...then fries under with a TON of not so great broth. The fries get sooooo soggy and dipping it becomes a nightmare when you start eating the mussels. The mussels also weren't that great. It wasn't necessarily fishy but almost tasted old or left out. I would not recommend this dish. The Brussels sprouts were horrendous and EXTREMELY salty. It was drenched in this buffalo tasting vinaigrette. The entire party hated this. As for the chicken, it was alright. The hot sauce wasn't great so I ate it alone. The biscuit was tough and hard to rip apart. It didn't have that flakey texture. The slaw was a miss from just looking at it. My favorite thing out of it all was the Mac and cheese. Not dry, had good amount of salt. Oh, and if you want to order the side of carrots, I'm not sure 2 slices is worth the amount they charge. The menu is also limited compared to what was offered before.

Well me and the wifey were seriously looking forward to this reservation we did a month ago and it…read moredefinitely didnt disappoint! The wagyu steak was AMAZING. The Bone Marrow and the Lumpia were also perfectly cooked. They were tasty, crunchy, and exceeded my expectations. The Garlic silog rice was a staple on my younger years growing up and the Steak...... Tomahawk was worth it! We still have 20 oz left but the kids will devour it the next day when we reheat it haha. The service with Amanda and her staff were also homely and personal and we appreciated the genuine feel. Ambiance was also very victorian classic style and Benicia wasnt a usual place we would visit but I guess thats changing now :) definitely will come back!

Really enjoyed our dining experience at Chiquo & Eva Wagyu Steakhouse pop up in Benicia! The food…read morewas AMAZING! We had the Japanese A5 Wagyu, chicken wings, shrimp, and silog fried rice- the steak just melts in your mouth and every dish was so flavorful and just cooked to perfection. I completely forgot to order the mango salad, but will def add it to our order next time! The dining experience was very sweet and super enjoyable, even with my last minute reservation request. They gave us long stemmed roses and printed a group photo for each of the girls to take home (aside from another photo of us that they framed and was on the table). Appreciate y'all for making our girls' dinner date so special. We will definitely be returning!

There's not a lot of places that stay open during the week. We were in town for the long holiday…read moreweekend and not wanting to end the night, we came here. Also a recommendation from friends who's in the neighborhood. We ended taking an uber as we weren't quite sure where it was. Honestly we could have walked there....lol... It was pretty lively when we walked in. They're open till midnight I believe and we arrived about 10:30. It's not quite a dive bar but somewhat better. Theres two pool tables right when you walk in through the back. Theres the bar counter along one side. I think there's only one bar. Besides that, food is also served. A good crowd with locals when we arrived. Both pool tables were utilized and a line was set. Drinks, we got a couple of the Moscow mules which was informed that they only had one cups left. Guess people take them. A couple of those and beer and margaritas. They were quite nice. Kitchen was still open, so we put in for some good. Heard that their fish and chips were good so that was ordered and the fried pickles. Food didn't take long to arrive. Yes, the fish and chips were quite nice. Two big chunks of fish which was nice and flaky. Served with tater sauce and marinara. Fried pickles were ok, a little too salty for my liking but good. The place was fun. A lively crowd there for the same reason. Drinks and having fun. Pool table was getting utilized the whole time. Food was quite nice. A fun local bar.

2nd time under new ownership. Not impressed with the service. Generally service is sluggish,…read moregetting a brew you're better going to the bar and open a tab or yelling. Food changed up a bit. More burger driven than the prior menu. Quality is still good, but the speed is still sluggish. Again probably put your order at the bar and walk to a table. Better bars in Concord, WC and Martinez. I usually end up at yardhouse. Bottoms use to be old timey chill bar.