We had such a great experience at Mare Island Brewing! The historic building has so much character…read moreand such a fun, relaxed atmosphere. The big booths were perfect for bringing our toddlers along and made it so easy for everyone to settle in and enjoy themselves. The beer was terrific, the food was delicious, and the service was wonderful from start to finish. They also have a fun children's menu. It's not always easy finding a place where the adults can enjoy great beer and food while still feeling comfortable bringing little ones, and this checked all the boxes for us. We'll definitely be back!

Decided to go to Benicia for some salmon fishing over the Labor Day weekend. Everyone else had the…read moresame idea it seems because the fishing was overcrowded. So our party of 4 decided to call that a day and went to check out downtown Benicia, First St is lovely, full of small pubs, restaurants and shops. This taphouse looked interesting and there were a few people seated outside so we decided to check it out. It was a hot day and the server told us that the inside had AC so we decided to sit inside but there are several tables outside in the front of the taphouse and a separate area to the side of the restaurant with plenty of seating. There is a large bar to the left which leads into the kitchen area. There are several booths to the right and tables for seating in the middle of the space as well as bar seating. It was about 4:30 in the afternoon and the place was not full but there a few tables were occupied. The bar itself is very old, I was told almost 100years old and original and it is a standout feature. Beautiful. The decorations are pictures of how the place and Benicia used to look a 100 years or so back. i wanted to have a beer but don't like dark beers and when I asked the server for a suggestion, she got me a couple of samples. I liked the light beer and ordered that. We also ordered a Roy Rogers and a hop water which I was told was interesting. There is plenty of street parking but this was on holiday. I can see the parking getting tough on a weekend. I thought the prices for the food were expensive, especially for Benicia. We ordered 2 slider kid meals which were $11 each, came with kettle chips and an order of cheesesteak. It was good sized and also came with chips. Service was quick and they checked in on us to make sure that were doing fine. The only blip was when we needed the check and no one was coming around and I walked up to the bar to ask for the check and the server told me to go back to my seat and she will get it for me, it was unexpectedly abrupt. It was a nice place and I would recommend the restaurant.

What a fun place to go. Big cavernous space filled with mostly young people…read more The menu leans toward South American type foods. We ordered a rice bowl with chicken: tasty and a very big portion. Fried plantains: the highlight of the dinner. Empanadas: a little too doughy but ok. Beer was good, with a wide selection. Diverse crowd was great to be with.

Super great brewery! So much fun, great food and great prices. They have a wide variety of events,…read moredrinks, and foods, and they will cater their menu to certain holidays and events that take place! It can get really packed and crowded, so if you are trying to have a good time, I would encourage that get their early and maybe bring your own lawn chair if you plan to sit outside. They may run out of seats! It's that popular. The yucca fries were delicious! Well-seasoned and cooked to perfection! The ceviche, I felt it was a little on the smaller side for the portion, in terms of pricing, but it was so tasty! The flavors blended extremely well together and there wasn't too much of one spice or seasoning. Their dole whip slushie is amazing! It literally tastes like there is no alchol, so be careful when you are drinking this! They sneak up on you!! Overall, this is a great brewery! lots of space and natural lighting, the staff is amazing, and their food/drinks and events are some of the best in the east bay!

Nice hole in the wall bar. Good vibes. The bartenders a good guy. I forget his name but I would…read moredefinitely come back and visit.

I have been popping in here for years. It is a small bar with lots of regulars. They also have…read moreoutdoor seating and you can buy food from Char's hot dogs and they will deliver to you. There is a room in back that feels like a speakeasy. They do alcohol tasting and education. There are a lot of bars on First St but their business model makes them stand out from the rest

After spending time exploring downtown Martinez's antique shops and farmers market, we headed over…read moreto Five Suns Brewing Company for lunch and refreshments. It was a beautiful day, perfect for sitting outside and listening to live music. The staff was extremely helpful, answering all of our questions and even offering tastes of their beers and sours. I'm not usually a fan of sours, so I went with the Ernst Amber Ale, while my friends ordered the Cosmo Sour and the P-Wing Sour. For sours, they were surprisingly tasty. I may have to give them another chance. Street Steam Bunz was the food truck of the day, and we ordered rice bowls with bulgogi beef and chicken katsu. Both were served with fried rice, ginger, and pickled cucumbers, and everything was delicious. A great way to spend a Sunday. Five Suns and Street Steam Bunz both earn five stars from me.

This place has become another local fave! Good beer and a fun atmosphere. Good for kids and has fun…read moregames! The food truck is amazing as well.

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

Good food, great music, chill crowd, activities all week. My favorite bar in Benicia.read more

We were in Martinez for a short stay and hopped in here. First thing to know: it's much more a bar…read morethan a restaurant. We sat at the bar. The happy hour margarita was just plain excellent. A cab of red lager: very good. Dinner was a house salad with very fresh greens and the pear flatbread. Honestly both were great. Much better than normal bar food. Great bartender.

All stars Went to Brix & Craft on a Friday night and had…read moregreat drinks. The bartender was very friendly and even made a bartender's choice special for my friend, which was delicious. The place was busy, but she handled it well and kept checking on everyone. I always enjoy coming here for good wine, drinks, and conversation. Great spot to meet up with friends or coworkers!

Love this funky place! Great bartenders, very generous pours and drinks and fun music on the…read moreweekends. A mishmash of folks and very friendly!

This place is really cool but the food was awful. It's not a waiter service type place. You order…read morefood and drinks at the bar and find a seat. The bartender was friendly and consistent. I love the vibes and all the interesting decor. Clam chowder was BURNT and inedible. The $48 prime rib dinner was mediocre. Mind blown by the price. Next time I'm eating dinner across the street at Bull Valley Roadhouse and then popping into the Warehouse Cafe for a nightcap. Cheers!

Fish and chips and Steak really great Four stars and a…read moreCOMET‍‍‍. Will return for chili fries and one lb burger

Nice little neighborhood bar in downtown Benicia off first street. Open pretty late but still…read morecloses earlier than 2am. They have late night eats, TVs, and a happy hour menu. The bartenders were friendly and helped us with our drinks and their food menu didn't look bad. Both indoor and outdoor space. Parking isn't too hard as there is plenty of street parking around this area. Their starburst, gummy bear, and green tea shots during happy hour are $5 and pretty tasty and sweet.

I love this place! The food is amazing, the vibes are incredible. You can always count on great…read morepeople and conversation. The staff are super friendly and attentive and make you feel welcome. I'm a long time Benicia resident and this is hands down my favorite food and hang out spot!! If you're a foodie like me try the pastrami burger or huge club sandwich. 10 stars!!

The atmosphere has a good vibe, nice and comfy place…read more Service was very very slow. when I say slow it was about ten minutes to have a server great us. Once the appetizers drinks and food was ordered. it took about 25 minutes until we asked for our food. well it came out as soon as they checked. The food was now cold and appetizers hadn't even made it out here. We cancelled the appetizers. Ten minutes later the arrives. Still denied them, we asked for another two cocktails. 30 minutes we decided to give up on the wait. Food is okay nothing to write home to say must come here. Service ‍ here can definitely use some major improvement. Lack of follow up and checking on customers. 1-10 rating I give it a 4. Trainers in the house let's help them out.