First time here. The BEST French toast in the world!! Great service too! And they have a full bar. We wish they would stay open later.

We ate breakfast here twice during our weekend stay at The Lodge at Sonoma, as it's the hotel restaurant. The food is decent, the service is pleasant but slow, and the ambiance is nice. I wouldn't bother coming here if you're not a hotel guest. The first day, I had the chilaquiles - I found them incredibly spicy. I wish they had warned us about the spice level. Also, I had asked for the queso fresco and crema on the side, and it took them forever to bring them out (long after the chilaquiles came out, after we followed up), which was disappointing. The second day, I got the açaí bowl, which was decent - no complaints, though I wasn't blown away. My husband thought his chicken and waffles were okay, and we all enjoyed sharing the fresh fruit plate. The staff was friendly and pleasant. The food took a while to come out both days. The setting is welcoming and bright. Overall, this is a decent hotel restaurant (and we certainly appreciated our breakfast benefit as Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite guests), but I wouldn't return if I wasn't staying at the hotel. read more

Benicia is open from 7am to 8pm for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It's informal and conveniently located off the lobby. I only got to try it for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was crowded and LOUD. Somehow the ceiling seems to amplify the sound.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were lots of servers and the ones we interacted with were quite nice but they were overwhelmed. Guacamole Toast: generous amount of avocado and a good kick from the chipotle cream and pickled shallots. The bread didn't quite work for me. Steel Cut Oats: quinoa with apples and cranberries. Kind of bland. The drip coffee is La Colombe. Benicia is convenient and the food is ok. Did I say it was loud? read more

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Benicia's Kitchen serves up some of the best hotel breakfast I've ever had. The highlights were the bread pudding french toast and smoked fish and bagel platter. My toddler and the adults who ate her leftovers enjoyed the oatmeal and açaí yogurt bowls. I would not get the chicken apple sausage again. For dinner, we ordered the chicken caesar salad, pork chop, and mushroom cavatelli. The chicken in the salad and the accompaniments for the pork chop were well seasoned. The pasta was bland. The overall quality at Benicia's greatly improved our hotel experience during a rainy holiday. read more

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We had a nice relaxing afternoon yesterday. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibes are upscale, the food was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We both got the eggs Benedict and we shared a bottle of champagne. We also got the cheesecake for dessert. The service was good. It was a rainy Sunday and not busy so the bartender was taking care of the entire restaurant. He was attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I made a reservation on open table, but we didn't need it, there was plenty of seating. The total bill was $130 for two people. The restaurant is inside the Lodge at Sonoma Resort. I will come back! I liked it. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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We had breakfast while staying the weekend to celebrate a couple of birthdays. I highly recommend the lodge breakfast with chicken apple sausage. Their Carneros bread pudding French toast was a hit at the table and we all agreed that the coffee was very tasty. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was relaxing and we were able to walk in and grab a table for four on a Saturday morning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pros: Delicious breakfast and coffee in a relaxing atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cons: NA read more

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3.5 Stars. Benicia's Kitchen is a great place to grab breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of seating and we went during the slow season in Sonoma so it was not very packed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the decor and the relaxed vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While it was not the most outstanding breakfast I have ever had, it did leave me satisfied. The waffles were a great texture and were accompanied with caramelized apples that were the perfect amount of sweetness. The side of bacon was a generous serving for a side. The chicken sausage was delicious. I would definitely go back. I was staying at the hotel so it was a convenient and tasty breakfast option. read more

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This restaurant is inside the Lodge at Sonoma. We had breakfast here mornings while staying at the lodge. It was a classy operation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was modern and nicely furnished.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I tried to sample a different dish each morning. I had Huevos Rancheros, Guacamole Toast, Huevos con Chorizo, and Chilaquiles. The dishes were prepared to order and had great presentation; all were very good. The service was great. read more

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Arrived at the attached hotel starving on a Sunday late afternoon. As the restaurant is right off the lobby, sitting down for a meal was the clear choice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is airy and light, and I was seated promptly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oddly, who let the hotel was busy, there was only one other table occupied in the dining area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I did order a cocktail, and the cherry gin sour was great. As I said I was starving, so I smacked on the truffle fries (crispy and light) and shishito pepper (tasty but a bit oily and heavy) before enjoying the farmer's salad for dinner. Loved the shaved vegetables in it, and the portion was generous so I had no hope of finishing. I look forward to trying break there in the next couple of days. read more

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First off the hotel is WONDERFUL Our favorite hotel thus far Usually we're not a fan of hotel restaurants but we had to check them out. RAUL was VERY VERY nice. Great service, great convo, & a great vibe- Also gave us good recommendations which we appreciated Steak & eggs were a generous portion that came out fairly quickly- Love the chimichurri & the grilled onions Breakfast potatoes were PERFECT Steak & eggs were both not seasoned ): but that was the only bad thing we experienced! everything else made up for it. Will definitely skip the chicken sausage next time though Also, great michelada Overall, will definitely be back! read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Angus Steak & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

We ate at Benicia's three times while staying at the Lodge at Sonoma. The wait staff was excellent and kind. The food was well-prepared and delicious. Being there over Thanksgiving, some of the offerings were unique. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a nice setting, but small and fills up quickly at times.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Breakfast: They bring a complimentary little bowl of fruit, which is nice. Chilaquiles are fine, but come with carne in the sauce, which we didn't realize. The bread pudding French toast is very good, no complaints, except for maybe the calorie count. Eggs Benedict are okay, but I ordered it with the smoked salmon and it was way too salty. The English muffins are exceptional. The sourdough toast was also good and the French butter served with it is extraordinary. The omelette with spinach and goat cheese was large but not a stand out, a bit dry. Dinner: Excellent kale salad with butternut squash purée. Blistered shishito peppers were the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Worth a visit if are the resort. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - The butter though!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Delicious breakfast!!! We got the chilaquiles and the birria tacos. They were nice enough to sub 1 taco with a side of fruit. Tasty, and the service was great and quick too! read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Tacos de Birria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Food is delicious, both breakfast and poolside. The bread pudding french toast was top notch, as were the country potatoes. I would skip the sausage next time. Buffalo chicken tenders and fries are a game changer by the pool and the staff is so nice. read more

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I don't know if it's because we came in during a rush or we were hungry but despite being seated quickly, service was a bit slow. Despite that, we really enjoyed our meal. I had steak and eggs (pictured) but I wasn't expecting so much meat! It was a little overwhelming but definitely filling. My mom had avocado toast with smoked salmon (an added cost) but she (and my sister) were fans. My biggest recommendation is read the menu thoroughly, my dad was expecting a lot of stuff to come with his meal but didn't realize that some things were optional and the waiter didn't clarify. Slightly expensive but pretty good food. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Steak & eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Morning breakfast to start out my day in Sonoma. Raul greeted us and helped with our decision with The Breakfast Lodge with English muffin and bread pudding toast with chicken sausage. Raul was attentive and wonderful server. The meal felt special and feeling ready for the day. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Bread Pudding French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Amazing food! My wife and I loved what we ordered here. The service was also good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the ambiance was amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's what one would expect when dining at a restaurant in the lodge![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The breakfast burger was amazing. I'm trying to eat a bit healthier but when I saw the burger it was a just and it exceeded expectations!! read more

Benicia's Kitchen - 1/2lb Breakfast Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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If you don't have William as your server then I'm sorry but you are missing out! What a gentleman!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This remarkable venue offers a transformative experience, complete with an exceptional atmosphere, outstanding cuisine, and attentive service, making it a truly memorable destination.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their breakfast menu is particularly inspiring. read more

This restaurant is right next to the lodge and provides room service to the hotel. The platinum Bonvoy members get credit here for breakfast. We tried the French toast, quiche and chia pudding with fruit. Everything was good and the service was fine but a little slow. Good restaurant overall and convenient for hotel guests. read more

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Perhaps I was really hungry and wanted a good breakfast but I was pleasantly pleased with what we ordered. I grabbed takeout since we were staying at the lodge and ate at the comforts of our room. Although I think you can order through a QR code and they can deliver it straight up! (its okay, it was nice to get out and about.) We tried the guacamole toast - yummy! I got it with smoked salmon. great balance of textures and flavors. the corn flake french toast with a side of bacon - I was surprised it was good! Well cooked and not soggy. I was jamming and doing my happy dance when I eat good food. Service was okay trying to get their attention to order, but all is good! Oh yea, I guess it helps that we had the breakfast voucher for staying at the Lodge. so kept it within the $60 LOL read more

Been here a few times when staying at the Lodge. If you're Marriott Platinum the breakfast certificate is a very good value as you can basically get anything you want here at no charge except gratuity. The generous credit is a $60 value for two people. The breakfast food is actually really innovative and quite good. Only issue here is service which is spotty. This time we shared the Chillaquiles ($21) and the French Toast with Bacon ($24) The coffee at $8 seemed a bit high. If I was paying out of pocket we probably would have skipped coffee and the bacon which would have reduced the cost to under $40 which seems reasonable for a nice brunch place these days. read more

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We came here for the Xmas lunch buffet. Was so surprised they have unlimited supply of fresh opened oysters that tasted fantastic. Other than that the fresh mushrooms farm to table style and the mushroom soup were really good. Other things on the menu wasn't as good but they did have roast beef, seafood cold plate, salad bar and dessert. Not bad for the price. Love the environment as well it was modern barn style setting inside a nice hotel. It was Xmas so service was great. read more

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The chilaquiles was excellent. We had it 2 consecutive mornings. Most staff was attentive, except for one rude employee who talked on his phone while serving patrons. I don't care who he is, but this is plain RUDE. He was on his phone the ENTIRE 45 minutes we were in the restaurant! Food was good. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Mr Rudeness - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

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Limited menu, the food is good but nothing to write home about. The wait staff all seem very young and new. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is nice though can you can order at the bar and bring it outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food is tasty. The service is very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location is great inside the hotel lobby and next to the train town for kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best Chilaquiles in Town! Every time I'm in town, the chilaquiles at Benicia Kitchen is a must have! I can confidently say they are the BEST I've ever had! The toppings were fresh and generous, this dish is a must-have. read more

We showed up around 8 AM for breakfast. The restaurant was pretty empty. People started showing up and they proceeded to seat everyone on top of us. The service is pretty weak for the number of tables. It was a chore to get beverage refills. The menu sounds better than what you receive. We ordered avocado toast 3/5 and birria breakfast tacos 3/5. read more

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Well we needed to take a drive today and buy some patio furniture we saw online and you know what that means? YUP! Going to have to find a new place to try..lol..Any good opportunity.. So I looked at a few places on yep, you guessed it, Yelp! We decided on Benicia Kitchen.. We walked into a peaceful, cool hotel and entered the restaurant. We were immediately greeted and seated at a comfy table. The restaurant is really nice..We got some water and coffee, yay! I needed it...My food was Birria breakfast tacos.. My guy had Chilequiles... Everyone was nice, the restaurant was about to transition to lunch so it was pretty quiet. I think mostly hotel guests eat here as they thought we were guests from the hotel.. So our food came and it looked really really good! I took a bite of my taco, loaded with meat and pickled onions also the best green sauce, and goodies like that scrambled eggs, I busted out loud with a OMG THAT IS SOOO GOOD!!!! I didn't mean to..It was just a reaction and we laughed about it but serious..I wanted to jump around and dance and sing about it..There was a party in my mouth..My guys Chilequiles were super good too..But if I come back I'm eating those tacos again.. This Restaurant was on point, service was good, food great, clean, and peaceful it had all the feels I look for in a good experience at a restaurant. read more

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The food is not bad, a typical hotel menu with typical hotel quality. The service is very slow on weekends. There seemed to be only one server, and everything took very long to get like water and condiments. they served our foods on top of each other's so the plate had food on the bottom.... It's more for convenience to eat here than the taste or the service of the place. read more

Because we're staying at the Marriott's The Lodge at Sonoma, we went to breakfast at Benicia's Kitchen which is the hotel's restaurant and so convenient. The dining room is beautifully decorated with a modern yet comfortable ambiance. We had a wonderful meal to start our day. I ordered the grilled artichoke eggs Benedict, which was excellent and I'm so glad I chose it! Each element was ideally delicious, from the grilled artichoke, the lemony truffle hollandaise sauce, well prepared spinach and the most amazing English muffin I've ever had (from Sweet Pea's Bakery). The breakfast potatoes (steak-cut wedges) were addicting. My hubby ordered the traditional eggs Benedict with added spinach, and he loved it as well for the same reasons. The service from Liz was very pleasant and kind. She was perfectly attentive and helpful! Doris the hostess was also very nice and an asset to the restaurant staff. We look forward to our next visit and will definitely explore more breakfast menu items. read more

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While staying at the Lodge at Sonoma, our reservation included a daily breakfast at Benicia's Kitchen. The place is small so on weekends it can be a wait to get a table but during the week you can walk right in. The menu for breakfast is basically Mexican with the exception of an American Breakfast and French Toast entrees. Each morning I ordered the All American and was very pleased with it. Eggs, bacon, ham, potatoes and toast. My husband tried a few different things such as French Toast and steak/eggs. Food was good. Now the service is a different story. Although the servers are very nice, they are extremely slow. They are not attentive to their customers and you literally have to find them for coffee refills or anything else you may need and this is even when the place isn't crowded. The servers were however accommodating once you hailed them down. Also, special thanks to Edward who is one of the bartenders/servers. He was the best!!! Edward was so friendly and helpful with drink selections and making our stay warm and welcoming. Overall, this is a great place to grab breakfast! Just be aware that things move slowly here. read more

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Wow! Authentic surprise! First meal (Lunch) upon arrival to The Lodge at Sonoma. The Street Tacos Choose 3 (we chose Flank Steak, Al Pastor, and Chicken) and Loaded Nachos with Flank Steak were on point-so delicious and juicy! Next day (Dinner) Fried Chicken and Platanos Fritos on our patio Al Fresco style. I had to share our feedback with Doug (he worked in the restaurant, served and recommended wine at the Lodge's Daily Wine Tasting, and delivered dinner). Great hospitality and sense of humor! Raul was the Chef for both meals he informed me. ATTN Management: Hold on to this Chef!!! He needs recognition and salary increase if you haven't already. The cocktail menu was impressive and we'll be enjoying on our next trip. We may even return to Benecia's Kitchen without staying at the Resort. read more

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We were staying at the Lodge at Sonoma and got breakfast here since it was so convenient. It gets busy on the weekends, so we actually decided to get it as takeout to enjoy on the patio in front of the pool, which was beautiful. - Latte: actually hand pulled - Fruta Fresca: a mix of topical fruits - pineapple, papaya, watermelon, strawberries, watermelon, etc - French toast: good texture, lots of berries, not overtly sweet. Definitely add on the bacon for some savoriness - Chilaquiles: a pretty generous portion with a nice kick and cool guacamole - Grilled artichoke Benedict: great crisped potatoes on the side, a good vegetarian option Staff were friendly, and I definitely recommend getting your food to go and eating outside if you're staying at the resort! read more

We had our breakfast & dinner here. Everything was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a cozy place and super kid-friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We brought 2 toddlers and 1 infant here, and thought we might not have time to eat food properly. However, we were able to enjoy food a lot and to take a break as the staff gave us a hand to watch our baby when it wasn't so busy. We really had great time and were glad to visit here during Christmas. Hope we will visit here soon! read more

Great breakfast; had birria tacos three days in a row because they're excellent. The cold brew coffee is really good, and the guacamole toast was very tasty. The waffle was average. The mushroom omelet was also very tasty. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - Guacamole Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California

Excellent!! and fresh . Most importantly Delicious , Delicious!! Fresh, Fresh !! Our server was AMAZING.. It's an definite place to put on your the list !! Large portions on the breakfast combo plates. Coffee is nice and hot too!! read more

Absolutely delicious food! Very intimate small restaurant tucked away at the Sonoma Lodge. Food was superb! Would definitely be back! read more

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I picked up breakfast-to-go from Benicia's and the food was great. One french toast and a chilaquiles. The prices were expensive, typical of a hotel restaurant. read more

We came for brunch with our party of 16. They did a great job with all of our orders and drinks. Food came out fairly quickly given we had so many of us. Everything was so delicious and tasty. Loved the way everything was plated and presented. The wheat sourdough bread is made in house and is so very good. read more

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Food was truly disappointing. We ordered breakfast burgers and eggs benedict. All of the food was overcooked. The eggs in the benedict weren't runny at all. The angus beef was well done despite requesting medium. The hotel is lovely and the restaurant space itself is a pretty farmhouse atmosphere. Unfortunately the service was pretty slow and most tables didn't get water refills or coffee refills. Overall NOT worth the cost. read more

Benicia's Kitchen - We ordered the breakfast burger and some of us ordered Benedicts. They were all overcooked and incredibly dry. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sonoma, California