Looking for that special 50's diner style flair paired with some of the best food the American…read morecuisine has to offer ? Look no further as Benjamin's American diner in Mannheim has got it all!
Situated right near the B38 in Gorxheimer Str. this diner style restaurant was modeled after the interior of a 50's train car. Seasonally matched American evergreens welcome you when you enter Benjamin's and are greated in English by one of the staff members.
Seating is quite comfy and casual just like you would imagine it. Red leather benches mix with heavy wooden tables. Inside you can also find a large bar where you can enjoy drinks you would otherwise only find in the U.S.: Dr. Pepper, Welch's, A&W Just to name a few.
The menu is quite short the selection however is great!
Whether you're looking for a burger with fries (best one's you can get around here), a nice New York Sirloin Strip steak with A1 steak sauce and homefries, a nice summer salad with caesar's chicken on top, or baked potatoes filled with sour cream, you'll find it here. Desserts are highly recommended, above all the Sundae Brownie.
Extremely recommended is the lunch special where you can get a burger of your choice with french fries for just 4,90 EUR.
Pricing's alright, given the fast food character of the dishes though it could be a tad cheaper.
Regularly the diner hosts special events such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Super Bowl buffets where you can find seasonal specialities. Reservations are an absolute must here though.
The place itself is divided in up- and downstairs whereas the first one usually is only used if the latter one is fully booked or during one of the a.m.
One of the few negative aspects of Benjamin's American Diner are its bathrooms. They certainly should hire somebody to fix the everlasting bad smell that has been coming out of the urinals for the last 3-4 years now.
Other than that this place is an awesome choice for weekend lunch with the family or just for getting quick lunch during weekdays.
I've been coming here for the past 6-7 years now and certainly count Benjamin's as one of my regular places to go.