This cozy small Italian restaurant is something anyone visiting or living here should try. This…read moreplace had a very warm atmosphere in the inside with only a few table but luckily it wasn't too busy when me and my girlfriend came by. From the looks of it, there are many locals who show love to this place because everyone seemed to know everyone which was a nice thing to know. Our waiter was very nice, I forget her name but she was such a nice lady. The food was amazing. You start off with a sliced bread thats warm straight from the oven and is presented to you with a secret homemade sauce that was super delicious. If you love garlic like myself, you will be scraping that sauce till its gone. We got the calamari to start with and share and I think that was the best calamafi I've ever consumed. I usually dont like the firm texture and fishy flavor of some calamari but this was super tender and super flavorful without the fishiness. A really great starter to share. We each got out own dishes and I got the Frutti di Mare. This dish was super flavorful and exactly what I wanted from a seafood pasta. Their mussels were HUGE though so I got kinda turned off from that (just a personal thing). Everything else was amazing and you also get a choice of soup or salad before your main entree which is a great format for eating. My girlfriend got the Pasta Gabriella and it was a VERY large portion. She said it was good but we both agreed there was a very strong bell pepper flavor. If you love bell peppers definitely get this pasta. Overall we had a great experience here and would love to come again!!

Came here to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom, grandparents, and brother and booked a reservation…read morethe day before. Thank goodness they had space for the 5 of us! First of all, our waiter was so sweet and attentive. My grandparents have some dietary restrictions, but they were very accommodating and helpful when picking something they could eat off the lunch menu. We were first served bread which was warm and delicious with the marinara. We ordered Prosciutto for our appetizer which was very tasty. Can't ever go wrong with this plate. I ordered the chicken pesto with a tomato bisque soup. The soup was delicious! My mom who ordered a salad split it with me because she's never tried that soup and found it super tasty. The chicken pesto was more on the tomato-ey side but yummy nonetheless. The portions were huge so I had to take it to go! Such a cute place to bring your family or a date to!

I love the pear pizza! But the Meatballs with spaghetti is wonderful. The sauce is perfect. Great…read morestaff! Wonderful menu! Easy parking. Enjoy #BeniciaBest

This is by far my favorite restaurant in Benicia. The food is authentic, delicious and plentiful…read more I just returned from Italy where we had a wonderful pasta. But this equals all that I had there. Highly recommend.

My sister and our husbands celebrated our husbands' birthdays at Baxter's Restaurant on Sunday…read moreevening, and it was a wonderful experience. I ordered the sea bass, my husband had the salmon, my sister had a salad, and her husband enjoyed the filet mignon. Every dish was delicious, but the sea bass deserves special recognition. As someone who orders sea bass whenever I can, I've had it in Pismo Beach, Monterey, and San Francisco, and Baxter's has set a new standard. It was incredibly fresh, melt-in-your-mouth tender, with a perfectly crisp sear that locked in all of its delicate flavor. Every bite was moist, flaky, and cooked to perfection. It was honestly the best sea bass I've ever had. The service was warm, attentive, and made us feel truly welcome. Combined with the elegant atmosphere and classic white tablecloths, Baxter's was the perfect place to celebrate. We'll definitely be back!

This was my first visit to Baxters. I only came because my cousin raves about the gumbo fettuccine…read more I would have to make another trip because the brunch was just OK. We ordered the French toast which was delicious and probably the best dish. We also ordered the shrimp and grits however it wasn't traditional, southern shrimp and grits. The grits were nice and creamy could use a little bit more salt in them to bolster the flavor, however, the gravy was less than desirable and very thin and lacked flavor and spice it was more like shrimp scampi on top of grits. The steak and egg platter was tough and reminded me of a steak that you would get at Denny's over cooked and flavorless. The crabcake eggs Benedict was fair. The crabcake had good flavor but was not crispy on the outside however, the hollandaise sauce was done well. The mimosas were very good. The service was lacking. It took us over an hour to get our food then another 15 minutes after we've eaten to get the check. While, there was a large party in the speakeasy, it appeared that the staff was unorganized and could not handle the volume in the restaurant. I will try it again before I consider it a waste of time and money.

Tonight I'm having cream of Mishroom soup and one of my go to chicken strips and fries.... Have I…read morementioned the fries??? I love steak fries and they do them perfect here! Service is Quik n friendly I feel welcome and valued ....As a former drinker and barfly, I always enjoy the "din " of a bar and this spot always has an energy that makes it a classic! My favorite restaurant in BENICIA....

Went for lunch around 11:30 without rezervations last Friday and was able to be able to be seated…read moreright away. Dining area filled up fast. When i went to the restroom in the bar area noticed that there were a lot of tables and they were full or Server was very friendly. Food was delicious. Husband had the fish and chips with slaw. It said it was spicy slaw but he didnt find it spicy and the bite I tasted wasn't. I had the dip and it was good. I would like to try it another time to try their deserts.

I eat here often. The food is consistently good! I adore the staff and the locals are…read moreentertaining. They have been coming here for years! And it's wonderful to hear stories and feel the warmth from the patrons. Gabby is amazing! The wine selection is vast and Gabby always selects the best wine pairing for your meal. I cannot say enough good things about this special restaurant. Thank you Gabby and Team!

While we thoroughly appreciated the stained glass windows, rustic charm, and history of the…read morebuilding itself, the overall impression the lack of service help available provided was insufficient. Our server was doing her best on her own for the entire establishment and we respected her situation. The Gabby's Jolt was merely strong and seemed to be missing ingredients listed on the menu. We had ordered the stuffed mushrooms appetizer which was tasty, the filet mignon entree and halibut entree ( of which we told the server we'd like to have a glass of white wine to accompany it but had to wait until the entree was nearly cold to receive it). We ate two servings of bread an do bitter while we waited for the entrees. The filet was tender and seasoned well in addition to being cooked a bit over medium, had a large portion of spinach and mashed potatoes, and came with the same red wine reduction sauce as the mushrooms which we found a bit odd. The minutely seasoned halibut has to have been the tiniest piece of fish we've ever seen served and only had six small potato quarters and like 6-7 stalks of asparagus with it. Overall, we ate everything because of the small halibut entree, but will most likely not return. I suggest the owners have more than one server on a Friday night, For everyone's sake.

"You know that eggplant was very good. Everybody out, I got eggplant on my mind. Costanza get me…read morecouple of those calzones right now, Pronto! Move out, Big Stein wants an eggplant calzone.... Must have one, everybody out!" -George Steinbrenner, Seinfeld The D'Alo Family has been feeding us since the 90's... Starting with Giuseppe & Rosa at La Spaghettata in Pinole to Angelo & Gerry at Tratorria La Siciliana on College Ave and Argodolce on Shattuck. Then Angelo's spot in Danville, Isola Osteria. Now enter Julia and The Sicilian. da Scene: Sometimes the universe just aligns... months ago we went to Crockett looking for BBQ and the joint was closed. Rick saw me peeking through the window and told me to come back in a few weeks for Italian. Fast forward and we show up Super Bowl Sunday and was pleasantly surprised to find a familliar face in Julia, didn't know this was her joint! Beautiful space, high ceilings, family-style/community tables, furnishings were warm and welcoming. da Grub: Starting with a bottle of Nero and very familiar bread with olive oil and spices... nod to Rosa of course! 1st course was the Caponata & toasted rounds - FANTASTIC, hope they retail that along with the Olive oil. Pasta course went with the Penne Norma... yes more eggplant, and it was quite tasty! Did 2 Secondi plates, beef w/peas and pork w/ roasted potatoes... homey, rustic goodness. Finished with espresso and pistachio torta. da Service: Admittedly, we're biased. From Julia's sharp and real wit to her partner's down to earth presence (a local boy like myself from Oahu) you CAN go home again. Felt like having family dinner elevated but not pretentious. Dishes were paced well allowing us to enjoy, not rushed. Take a step into Crockett for a rustic, comfy experience... I hope to see some specials to keep things interesting. Cent'Anni!!

This food is so legit & fresh and has plenty of proud garlic. This is our local favorite now…read more Julia, , our waitress & lady owner is so friendly & knowledgeable about her mommas favorite recipes. She was so enthusiastic and genuine in her care & love of people. The type one loves to see successful. We can hardly wait to try more menu items. And the decor is open, clean, eclectic.

The wife and I went back again today. We had lunch in the restaurant. I ordered the Calzone again,…read morestill great! She ordered a small pizza, half combo and half a new chicken with a spicy kick. The owner brought out a larger a larger Pizza as a surprise and said it should cover dinner too. Wow! Incredibly friendly. The pizza was great for lunch and yes, dinner too. This is really a great spot and the food is great.

The food is hands down outstanding. Pricing has gotten a little out of hand. Customer service,…read morehorrible. The salad bar is $11 for ONE trip. Wouldn't even allow me to put a quarter sized amount of ranch on my plate for pizza. They used to offer cups for your salad dressings. Now they charge. Such a shame. Staff was rude and checked out. Literally spent $60 and couldn't even get a ranch cup. If you have a customer dining in and spending that amount of money, and got the One trip salad bar surely you could humble yourself for a ranch cup. And no, you haven't always charged for the ranch cups. There was a time where the salad bar was absolutely phenomenal and the ranch cups were on the side so you could fill Maybe. It's the new ownership.

Sailor Jacks has always been one of my favorite restaurants. I used to come here often when I…read moreworked right off First Street.... Just sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail and calamari. Then when Covid hit, they turned the parking lot into an outdoor seating area and I started coming back more frequently. I like that they open early for brunch and they have really good cocktails. The service is always fast and the servers are attentive. I prefer to eat outdoors or downstairs if I'm lucky enough to grab a table by the window. I like the calamari, oysters, clams with squid ink pasta, and they have a decent fish and chips. Great place for date night or family dinner. Or if you're like me, going solo and sitting at the bar enjoying a cocktail and people watching is always a good plan!

We spent an afternoon galavanting around the town I went to high school in and worked in through…read morethe early years of the 80's. I couldn't skip checking out Sailor Jack's, which used to be the Nantucket Fish Company, when I worked there in the mid 80's. The lunch menu offers some very different items than were offered four decades ago, but some items from those days are still featured today. (Items like clam chowder and fried prawns, for example.) Our server, Elizabeth, was great. She answered our questions and ensured we were happy with our food, at least as far as she could ensure... the food, however, was rather mediocre. We ordered a variety of food ranging from crab artichoke dip, to a chicken club, to fish and chips, to clam chowder, to a burger, and finally crab cakes. The starter, sandwich, fish and chips, and burger were all okay. The crab cakes however were not liked by those in our group that tasted them. (A lot of filler and not much crab from what one of our party members said). In any case, I mentioned this and the crab cakes, that went mostly uneaten, were removed from our bill. Bravo for good customer service! My understanding is that the outdoor dining that we very much enjoyed, was added during Covid. Back in the 80's the outdoor eating area was all parking lot. I took a look inside to see what else has changed. The main interior dining room looks almost identical to what it looked like 40+ years ago. The previous secondary indoor dining area has now been converted to a food preparation and employee only area. The bar itself looks the same as it did in 1984, but the area around the bar looks much more like dining space than it used to. This may be a good thing as attitudes on indulgences have certainly changed over the decades. I suspect at some point I'll return, hopefully it won't be decades...