An excellent lunch. So lucky because Monday's special is Monte Crisco, which is exactly what I planned to order! I swapped out a side salad instead of fries. It was a nice size salad and all of the ingredients were chilled. I've noticed that most restaurants no longer include croutons with their tossed salads. Bennigan's does. All of our food was good tasting 5 stars! read more

I was staying at the Holiday inn and couldnt believe my eyes!! A Bennigans right here. I thought they all disappeared. But wait on the menu there is a box that features a few Steak and Ale favorites. The menu looked so good it was hard to pick my item. But they had my favorite Steak and Ale chickem and pineapple with rice. Ahh it has been years since my Steak and Ale disappeared and this brought back memories of what is one of my favorite chicken dishes. Service was excellent during our dining. Note my wife and I were not super hungry so we split then entree there is enough for two people in one order of this item it is a lot. I really enjoyed the excellent dish and am sad that it is so far. I will return next year when we go to the dance contest again. read more

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What a blast from the past. Back in the day I used to always go to Bennigan's. To be honest, I only came here because it was late and close to the hotel. I was standing. The service wasn't bad. But the food was not something I would recommend. read more

Bennigan's - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

We have been going to Bennigan's for at least 15 years and have always enjoyed the service we receive there. Many bartenders have come and gone over the years, but Keith has consistently been there and he is GREAT. We always call before coming in just to see if he's working. We're thankful for the friendship that has developed over the years. Since this is a hotel restaurant, there are always different people coming and going, but Keith always makes us feel comfortable and well taken care of in that environment. Thanks to Bennigan's for hiring such an outstanding employee! read more

We were so bummed when all the Bennigan's restaurants closed overnight several years ago! I thought I would never be able to have one of their Monte Cristo's ever again! I was so happy when we found this location inside the Holiday Inn hotel. The Monte Cristo is the same as I remember it, with the crispy fried exterior! So yummy! I always ask for extra raspberry preserves because I like to have some with each bite! We also ordered the fried potato skins and they were so delicious! Cannot wait to come back again and again! read more

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Don't get me wrong, the food was seasoned well. What wasn't frozen If i wanted frozen food i would have stayed home. Specially the meatballs, shrimp and broccoli was frozen. Rice was definitely boxed and possibly mixed with frozen veggies, definitely wouldnt believe it was canned. I could assume the fish, burgers (beef) and chicken would b frozen as well. What could they improve? For starters chop down those using frozen goods and switch to fresh goods and make all sauces from scratch. Homemade. I dnt think i can eat there again. Frankly im felt like gordon ramsey on kitchen nightmares telling the restaurant why they serve frozen food and not fresh yet have the audacity to charge for said prices read more

We were staying at this hotel and love that Bennigan's was right there! Kiddo and I came here for dinner and had a great time. I got the pork chop with broccoli and the kiddo got the kid's meal--mac and cheese with broccoli and milk. They have a nice kid's menu with activities to occupy little ones. The wait staff were friendly, food was delicious + affordable. read more

Came out to IL's last standing Bennigan's to enjoy a Happy Hour with my husband. He wanted to visit to get their famous Monte Cristo sandwich. I was able to enjoy some 1/2 off appetizer deals. The Onion Ring Tower was a bit greasy and didn't have much onion in it. The burgers came out not as the "bomb style" I ordered. It was clear they just took the top part of the slider off, added, and reserved to me. My husband did enjoy his Monte Cristo sandwich which was worth the visit! The only other drawback was they were understaffed. There was often someone not behind the bar, staff was notably gossiping with regular guests, and didn't get our bill right the first time. This was certainly a nostalgic visit but didn't love it enough to come racing back. read more

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When I saw that there was a Bennigan's in my hotel I couldn't believe it! I looked at the menu and it was the Bennigan's from my time as a young man. I ordered the cheeseburger because that's what I've always ordered. It tasted amazingly familiar. It was cooked perfectly, and the fries were as well. I know people that would travel far and wide to get the Montecristo from this place. If you were a fan of Bennigan's like I was, I highly recommend checking this place out.. great bar, very clean and well kept restaurant. Outstanding service. 5/5 read more

Bennigan's - Cheeseburger - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Bennigan's is a flashback to the 90s! The menu is classic and speaks for itself. I miss the former Schaumburg location, but I embrace the Elgin location. It's attached to a hotel, instant clientele, but I wonder what a regular night looks like. The bar is always full, I imagine with a lot of traveling sales workers, and the restaurant portion is less packed. I e been twice now just for a girls night of killing time during sports practice. The servers have been excellent! The service has been great. So based on history and current customer service, I recommend! Give Bennigan's a chance. Plenty of drinks. And a classic American menu. With the best minute cristo on it! read more

Food was fast and hot, service was spot on. Decor was modern and facility was clean. Plenty of parking and I was seated right away without a reservation. Did I mention food was delicious. read more

Have been a fan of Bennigans since they used to gave one in Crystal Lake IL many years ago. This is just as good. Same menu as always, great burger and food. I highly recommend getting the pretzel bun. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu though. Enjoy. read more

We had just flown into Chicago and stayed at the attached hotel. This was the obvious choice. This is a chain that's been around for ages. You know what you should get. They didn't miss a step. The service was processional, the food was good, and it was a nice facility. There's not a lot more to say. read more

My go to is the Monte Cristo with fries. Beer is cold and service is perfect. They offer several different TV options with most sports games on for your viewing read more

The bartender middle aged is horrible unfriendly, not attentive at all, God forbid if you came to drink Guinness and enjoy banter and a friendly bartender not the place. read more

Not a bad place to grab something to eat if you are in the area. Restaurant interior is quite nice, no doubt meant to compliment the adjoined Holiday Inn hotel. Service was quick and friendly. Food prices are a bit high, especially for appetizers. Food itself was good, nothing to write home about. I did get some mashed potatoes that were not thoroughly heated and had cold spots. Did not like that the automatic soap dispensers in the washrooms were both out of soap, and instead they decided to put bottles of Dove lotion soap next to the sink. That being said, I liked the above average restaurant itself and the staff more than the average quality food. read more

Food was awful, cold, greasy, crap. Restaurant is fice minutes away. Grub Hub picked up and delivered quickly... Won't ever order delivery from Bennigan's again. I've never had a worse experience with a restaurant!!!! (They did refund me the whole order, but did not ask if they could rectify the situation at the time I called them to complain. The manager did lecture me on third party app ordering and the use of my one expletive... read more

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I wish I could give this Bennigan's 10 Stars! The food, service, atmosphere, value, etc... it's all very, very good! Rami, the manager, could not be a kinder and more professional of a manager. Such a sweet man! The servers have all been so kind too. As for the food, it is really good! It is definitely not just your typical bar food. The food here is at a much higher level imo. I love their broccoli bites (for my guilty pleasure)! Really tasty. I've also had their sea bass, salads, sandwiches, Pick 2/Pick 3 appetizers, soups, etc. All of the food I got here was very good. I've been to this restaurant probably 5 to 10 times so far and every time the food has been delicious and they provide excellent service too. Whenever I'm in the area, I always stop by. Can't wait until I'm in the area again to visit Rami and his team at this Bennigan's. Thank you Rami and the team at Bennigan's for such great food and service, and I'll see you all again soon! read more

The Server was amazing.The food was awesome. Would be going to this place again for sure . - Sam read more

Stopped in for lunch with my daughter and sister on a Sunday. Sat immediately and drinks came right away. I had the Kilkenny chicken salad with grilled chicken. Very tasty and fresh. My sister had the Monte Cristo half sandwich and salad and my daughter had the full Monte Cristo with fries. They both raved about the sandwiches which were huge and delicious. Highly recommended as a nice spot for lunch. read more

Came here on a whim, not sure where to eat, my family and I decided to get bennigans, to my surprise this spot was great! Loved the monte cristo and the brownie dessert. Such a nice atmosphere as well with the low lights. Lovely service by Jolie as well! I would request her every time! Cheers! read more

The bar was slow ... the kitchen was fast ... and the food was meh! The waitress was amazing!! Props to her for trying so hard! The drink menu said my drink had blackberries but it showed up with blueberries which I can't have. She changed it out for another drink and was amazing the rest of the meal. The food and drinks came out at the same time. My pot roast was greasy as all hell and my husband chicken was drier than the desert. read more

Well folks one of the last Bennigan's around! What can I say, I used to come here 20 years ago and the food is still as amazing as it was then! We ordered the fish n chips and a turkey sammie, but I must say the fries stole the show. They were not steak fries or typical restaurant fries they had an identity all their own. The fish was lightly breaded with big chunks of fish and flavor! The pretzel bun on the turkey sandwich is a pretzel ! If you haven't been here in a minute stop by you will not be disappointed! Added: This restaurant is very affordable it will not break the bank to take the family out. read more

Bennigan's - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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This place is surprisingly decent. Our food and drinks were good, and the service very good. Quality was definitely better than, say, Applebees. Super handy if you're staying in the hotel (don't bother with the Alcove). read more

Bennigan's - Dirty Martini - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

You know, when you grow up with a place like Bennigans (as I did in SoCal), you remember the great food (and I loved going to the old Bennigans in Westminster Mall back in the day). Then, they went bankrupt and pulled out of SoCal. After moving to Illinois, I found there was one (now part of a Holiday Inn, of all places) in Elgin, only a short distance from where we live. We HAD to go. Oh my. Sometimes restaurant concepts deserve their fate. I didn't want that to be the case with Bennigans - not at all. But let's do a quick review- the ambience was nice, pleasant, and we were quickly seated. The menu looked great. I had a black and blue beer (a mix of Guinness and Blue Moon) - it was great. I ordered the whiskey glazed chicken, and hub-hub ordered the chicken and shrimp pasta. Easily a winning combination. WRONG. The chicken was so dry and lukewarm - it was so patently obvious it was yesterday's leftovers. Even my garlic mashed potatoes were lukewarm. Not good. The flavor would have been SO much better had it been fresh! Hub-hubs chicken/shrimp pasta? Ok- the shrimp and pasta were great. But the chicken? Like my chicken, it was from the day prior, and drier than an English comedian. So - I desperately wanted to enjoy Bennigans given that there are only a handful left in the country. But since they can't even be bothered to serve freshly cooked food? Nope. My illusions were shattered, and my desire to frequent them dissipated like hot steam in a Japanese Onsen. Bennigans- if you cared, you'd be able to reclaim your place in the American pantheon of great chain restaurants. But your team in Elgin let you down, and given that the beer was the only truly great, inspired item? It's not, sadly, enough. It was my first Bennigan's visit since 2008, and sadly will be my last. read more

Bennigan's - a glass of beer on a table - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

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First time trying to this place out. I've always passed by it and finally had the chance to try it out. I would definitely recommend coming to this place. I came on Halloween night. It wasn't too crowded or busy. Even if they were busy, they definitely have enough space to accommodate for big parties and lots of people. Out waitress was super nice and very attentive to whatever we needed. The food was served quickly. I had the St. Brigid Burger which is smothered in their pub cheese (which was sooo good, I thought it tasted like chili). The fries were good too! I wish I had some of that pub cheese to dip into. Overall, a pretty good burger. The burger bun looked too nice to eat. I would come back! read more

Bennigan's - St. Brigid Burger - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Stayed at the hotel for a few days so the restaurant was convenient, but that's really all I can say positive. It really feels like an Applebees or such chain, nothing to really put its self above the rest. I found it strange that while they advertise as being an Irish based restaurant there is almost nothing Irish on the menu. I did order the Ruben one night and a steak Salish the other. The staff was indifferent and the food overall mediocre. read more

We stopped by today to see our favorite person Mary. Who is always such a joy when helping us select menu items. The food is great the service is outstanding. A great place to have a meal party or a meeting. read more

I've really missed this chain; it went belly-up in 2008--a victim of the Recession--but a handful of independently-owned restaurants continue to thrive and this one happens to be just off the I-90/Rte 31 interchange. I haven't enjoyed a Monte Cristo sandwich out in 15 years because, quite frankly, most restaurants don't prepare it the "right" way. One bite of Bennigan's 'World Famous' version and I was in retro food heaven. Be back soon to indulge in Kilkenny's Country Chicken Salad and other menu items I've been longing to enjoy again. read more

Bennigan's - World Famous Monte Cristo in all its caloric glory - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Stopped on the road for some dinner. Great service, decent food and a very clean and welcoming restaurant. It's attached to the Holiday Inn, so it's easy to fine. Enjoy! read more

Great bar. Great bartenders.Nothing to complain about them. Food is good. It's a chain, so it is very consistent.

Oh, so very terrible, I'm sorry to report. Worst meal I've had in many years. Friendly servers.

It's one of the last Bennigan's still around. Super convenient if you're staying at the Holiday Inn that it's attached to. Food is good, drinks can be a bit more than other spots, but still highly recommend trying. The staff is nice and it has a fun vibe. Their Monte Cristo is by far the best I've ever had. I get that every time since trying it. read more

I happened to be in the area, and since they closed all of the city locations, it was like a trip down memory lane coming here. All of their staple items taste the same. The broccoli bites and Monte Christo are worth every cent. It is located inside the Holiday Inn, so you could miss it. Otherwise, I highly recommend read more

I ordered the rib dinner, it was awesome! Probably the best ribs I've ever had. My friend had the Fish and Chips, he also loved the Fish and Chips. Since then, I've ordered their ribs for delivery and that were just as good! read more

We arrived at 12:30 on Sunday and didn't receive our food until 2:15. Absolute WORST service ever!!! We will never return here. Server kept apologizing but it was clearly a management problem. Lack of personnel. No time to refill beverages or come back to the table at all. Food was ok but not hot. I definitely would not recommend this location. read more

Finally tried this spto and I was not disappointed. Our waitress and staff were awesome. Very attentive. Clean place. So many drink selections. The corned beef and cabbage was good. Chicken tenders were great with their own special sauce. Really good. Definately want to come back. read more

Monte Cristo is great just like we remember it. Wish they would open more locations closer to Chicago. read more

Bennigan's - Menu - American Near Me - Elgin, Illinois

Love this place. Right off the Interstate, fast service, fresh food, and great price. I rarely venture off a few items on any menu, but the Monte Cristo is one of the best sandwiches I have had. Their version paired with the jam is a hit. All the food is good here. The appetizers and chicken tenders fo hard! Never understood why this chain is struggling. This is one of the few remaining and worth a stop! read more

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Food is always great, service is sometimes excellent and sometimes like pulling teeth to get the waitress's attention.