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Cafe Benedicte

4.1 (411 reviews)
ModerateMediterranean, Bars
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Intimate
Live music
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Paella
Hayley F.

Came here for lunch and was not disappointed by the food. The paella was fragrant, flavorful, and there were threads of saffron in the dish. The ingredients were fresh. The mussels, shrimps, calamari, chorizo, and chicken were perfectly cooked. The whole dish was delicious. The lamb shank was big, and super tender. The mash potato and green bean sides were good too. Baklava for dessert was the perfect ending. The phyllo pastry was crispy, thin, and flaky. The ground walnuts added extra texture, and the honey brought the dessert together. Scrumptious! The baklava was served with a small scoop of ice cream on the side. I have never eaten a baklava with ice cream so it was new to me. However, I found the ice cream to be unnecessary as the baklava was already a sweet dessert. I couldn't taste the sweetness from the ice cream after eating just one small spoon of baklava. I received great service today and thoroughly enjoyed the food. The restaurant has an olden but modern look, and there are plenty of seats for small and big groups. There is plenty of parking too. I will be back for sure.

Pork Chop Au Poivre
Michele B.

The Houston Restaurant Week menu that Cafe Benedicte absolutely drew me in, but when I arrived, I didn't order from that menu (of course!). Today was unfortunate because the AC was not working properly. It was a bit warm, but I had driven 20 minutes and didn't want to turn back. The staff was incredibly accommodating due to this issue. I started off with the brie and while I though the brie with fig jam was awesome (perfect balance of savory and sweet), it came with 4 crisps... for an entire glob of brie. Definitely would have preferred a few more. All in all though, good cheese. I couldn't decide between the lamb shank and the pork chop. I decided to order the pork chop because this is the entree I saw on the HRW menu and what initially drew me in. I thought the presentation was awesome, but the waiter asked me to cut into the pork chop to check that it was cooked all the way, which I thought was interesting (I've never had to do that with a pork chop before). The pork chop was tasty, but I didn't think the sauce added anything in terms of balance to the grill. It's not a bad sauce at all, it just didn't complement the pork all that well. I thought the mashed potatoes were amazing and tasty. The green beans were also well-cooked. Would I come back to Cafe Benedicte? Absolutely.

Chicken piccata.

This place serves amazing food that comes out fast, and the people who work there are friendly and attentive. I had no trouble getting in and out for a quick, delicious lunch.

Braised Lamb Shank
Michael C.

In a word Magnifico. The ambience, the wine, the food, the entire experience was worthy of more than 5 stars! The Lamb Shank was perfectly seasoned and melt in mouth tender Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Fresh Seasoned Green Beans were the delightfully tasty companions to this hearty gourmet meal. The Pasta Primavera with Seasonal Vegetables in and Shallot Butter with Basil Pesto, Crème, and Farfalle was replete with wonderful flavors and nirvana to the palate. We'll be back often...with friends!

Casey B.

Tucked away off of Memorial, Cafe Benedicte bares the air of familiarity. It's raucous, but welcoming. Unassuming with a twinge of pretension. All of this would beg an eyebrow raise if their food wasn't exceptional, but every bite of their Savory Chicken Crepe validated my life choices. Savory, it was. Their peach mimosa was a generous champagne pour, but I was never asked if anyone could refill it. Aggrieved by the oversight, I returned to my crepe for comfort, which it bountifully provided. The service wasn't great, but the food, divine.

Quilt Cabernet Sauvignon
Heidi B.

Once again, incredible service, amazing food, wonderful ambience - truly a special place! Chicken Tangine and the Portobello Appetizer were so delicious, so perfectly prepared that you must try them!!

Sophia N.

Café Benedicte is another Houston's hidden gem. I love coming here for lunch, the food is phenomenal! I have come here several times since I work near here. The first time here, it was my department Christmas luncheon. I had Steak Diane - Filet Mignon Medallions in a Bordeaux Demi-Glace w/ baby portabella mushrooms & onions. Delicious! Since then, I came back here for other luncheons and had many entrées. Another favorite is the Pork Chop Au Poivre - Brandy and Green Peppercorn cream sauce. Service is always excellent. They have a small private room for guests if you have a conference meeting. I would like to come back to try their brunch menu!

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What an awesome review. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Definitely get the Lamb Hummus for Appetizer and the Crepe for Dessert!!!

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Great food great service- highly recommend. Lots of wonderful Mediterranean food and desserts.

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Walked out without eating after taking a glance at the menu. Outrageous prices and they only serve Benedicts on the weekend.

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Very nice resturaunt! Happy hour is great too! Staff is always nice. And they allow dogs on the patio

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I loved everything about this place. The service, the food, the good vibes, and the awesome piano man! Definitely will come back!

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Are there any gluten free options?

Yes we do provide several Gluten Free options on our menu. They are listed on our website. It is next to the item with (GF) next to it which means gluten free.

Is this place DOG FRIENDLY?

Yes, our patio is always open for your best friend. If you don't have your own water pan, don't sweat it, just get your server to get you one.

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Having been to Greece, I have an idea of what's authentic and Athena's is the best Greek restaurant…read morein town! I'm surprised I hadn't reviewed them yet, it's our family's go to Greek spot. Friendly atmosphere and service! Great for both dates AND family (as seemingly only Greek and Italian places do best). Of course I can't go to a Greek restaurant and not start with appetizers. Their feta and olives are fantastic! For a main, try their lamb shank-- super tender and flavorful.

I had the lamb shank for lunch one day with my chosen side dish of Greek potatoes for $23. The meal…read morecame with a nice side salad to start along with some buttered bread. When the entree arrived I thought the lamb shank looked small. Taste wise it was good but I have had better. Also the potatoes were as advertised however their appearance and taste to me was average. If I ordered this meal again I would order another side dish perhaps the rice. This meal was a 3.5. Another visit was for dinner was to try the Kokkinisto entree for $21. Again this meal comes with the same enjoyable side salad with bread and I chose the Briami as the supplied side dish. The Kokkinisto (Greek beef stew) arrived on a bed of rice and covered in its herbed tomato sauce with garlic and onions. The Briami was in a separate bowl of stewed veggies in a light tomato sauce. I liked this meal better. The stew had good flavor with tender beef and a tasty red sauce. Also the veggies were good tasting too. I gave this meal a 4. Finally the waitress was very friendly. I believe her name was Jennifer? I like this restaurant and believe they serve good tasting and authentic Greek food.

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Pasha is a real treasure! We stopped in for takeout and were warmly greeted by who we can only…read moreassume were the owners. They were so kind and insisted we sit while waiting for our food. The waitress poured us some water while we waited which was so thoughtful. You couldn't ask for better service. It's obvious they are happy to have you dine with them as evidenced by their warm welcome and hospitality. We had chicken pide which is one of my favorite things to eat. The ingredients tasted fresh and we enjoyed them very much. Thank you to Pasha's owner(s) and staff for a great meal and excellent service!

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Istanbul was an average experience for me. There are very limited vegetarian options and I was sad…read moreto see that falafel sandwiches are only offered until 4pm. The only two entrees I could see were a falafel plate and a cheese pida for vegetarians. I opted for the the cheese pida and a salad as I felt like my dinner needed some vegetables. The salad was plain tasting consisting of a lemon based dressing and cubes of tomato, cucumber, bell pepper. The dressing was not strong and I wished it had more flavor. I took it home and added my own dressing from home the next day. It's unfortunate that they charge an additional $1.50 for feta cheese which would have elevated the salad flavor. The cheese pide was good and a very large portion size. I wish there were some vegetables added however. The dough was delicious. Istanbul grill does make good bread. The pita bread was also good, very soft, and tasted fresh. It was busy on a Saturday night. Decor is minimal inside and ambiance was family friendly. Most of the tables were families with children. I will note that the interior was on the warmer side for a November night. Overall likely would not return just because of limited vegetarian food.

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Lamb and rice and i put my salad on top poured the yogurt sauce they gave over my meal
Lamb and rice and i put my salad on top poured the yogurt sauce they gave over my meal
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Cafe Benedicte - mediterranean - Updated June 2026

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