Benbow Historic Inn

4.7

351 Reviews

$50 and over

French American

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

Welcome to the Benbow Historic Inn, a premiere North Coast Hotel, Golf Course and KOA RV resort located in Benbow near Garberville – a small town in the heart of California Redwood Country near the Avenue of the Giants. Nestled on the banks of the Eel River in Humboldt County, California. Our resort offers something for everyone seeking a California Redwoods vacation.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French American, Tapas / Small Plates, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(707) 923-2124 ext. 246
Website
http://www.benbowinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Executive chef
Cecil Stanfill
Catering
Depending on your special occasion, Chef Cecil Stanfill has prepared several different menus and menu options, and is happy to accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
Private party facilities
We offer multiple private party settings, from our outdoor lawn down by the river, to our beautiful back terrace over looking the lawn and the river, to a private room for 40 to 50 people.

Location
445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA 95542-3616
Neighborhood
Garberville
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Live music during the summer on Tuesday night through Friday night.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Waffles$16.00
Whole grain waffle, butter and maple syrup
Yogurt and Granola Parfait$15.00
Greek yogurt, fresh fruit and house made granola
Vegetarian Frittata$18.00
Free range eggs with seasonal vegetables and white cheddar cheese
Biscuits & Gravy$16.00
Buttermilk biscuit covered in creamy house made breakfast sausage gravy
Benbow Breakfast$18.00
Two free range eggs your way, choice of bacon or sausage, house made breakfast potatoes, and sourdough toast with butter and jam
Breakfast Burrito$16.00
Scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes, white cheddar cheese, and pico de gallo, in a flour tortilla and served with house made habanero salsa

Sides

Bacon$8.00
Sausage$6.00
Eggs$6.00
Fruit$6.00
Granola$6.00
Butter and Jam$2.00
Breakfast Potatoes$4.00
Sourdough Toast$4.00

Drinks

Coffee$5.00
Orange Juice$5.00
Hot Tea$4.00
Latte$7.00
Cappuccino$7.00
Espresso$6.00
Mimosa$12.00
Benbow Bloody Mary$12.00

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Mixed Olives (V) (GF)$12.00
citrus, Humboldt bay leaf, aleppo pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Truffle Fries (GF)$16.00
fries tossed in truffle oil, parmesan, herbs
Fried Chicken Wings$21.00
buffalo or asian
Fromage du Chef
chef-selected cheese, sides
Rosemary Focaccia$20.00
diablo shrimp or spicy caponata (V), served on a bed of arugula, tomato slices

Soup and Salad

Soup Du Jour$12.00
chefs daily offering
Classic Clam Chowder$16.00
creamy chowder, clams, potatoes
Wedge Salad (GF)$18.00
shallots, tomatoes, crispy bacon crumbles, house made blue cheese dressing
- add chicken or shrimp$12.00
Young Lettuce (GF)$17.00
fresh garden greens, toasted almonds, shaved manchego, sherry vinaigrette
- add chicken or shrimp$12.00
Ceasar Salad$17.00
organic romaine lettuce, croutons, house made dressing
- add chicken or shrimp$12.00

Entrees

Salmon of the Day
Market Price
Chef’s Cut
Market Price
Chicken Piccata$38.00
pan fried chicken breast, piccata sauce, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables
Ribeye Steak (GF)$57.00
14 oz ribeye steak, mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, compound butter
Trout Almondine (GF)$39.00
rainbow trout, almondine sauce, rice, seasonal vegetables
Benbow Farmers Plate$30.00
selected seasonal vegetables

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$16.00
classic French vanilla crème brûlée with caramel crust and fresh berries
Seasonal Foster$16.00
Seasonal Fruit Flambe, Spiced Rum Cream Sauce, atop a Sugar Waffle, Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel
Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte$16.00
European style cake served with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Cheesecake$16.00
house made seasonal cheesecake selected by the Chef
Ice Cream and Sorbet
- 1 Scoop$4.00
- 2 Scoops$8.00
- Chocolate or Caramel Sauce$2.00

Pub Menu

Mixed Olives$12.00
citrus, Humboldt bay leaf, aleppo pepper, extra virgin olive oil
Fried Chicken Wings$21.00
buffalo or asian, carrots, celery, blue cheese dressing
Truffle Fries$16.00
fries tossed in truffle oil, parmesan, herbs
Smash Burger$25.00
two 4oz beef patties, potato bun, American or cheddar cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, Benbow burger dressing, french fries
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
- Truffle Fries$5.00
- Add Bacon$4.00
British Pub Style Fish and Chips$23.00
served with house made cole slaw, french fries, classic tartar sauce
- Sweet Potato Fries$2.00
- Truffle Fries$5.00
Young Lettuce$17.00
fresh garden greens, toasted almonds, shaved manchego, sherry vinaigrette
- Add Chicken or Shrimp$12.00
Caesar Salad$17.00
organic romaine lettuce, croutons, house made dressing
- Add Chicken or Shrimp$12.00

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Quiet

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Benbow Historic Inn offers a delightful dining experience in an "elegant old-world style" setting. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and "spectacular" staff. The menu features standout dishes like trout almondine, ribeye steak, and inventive chef specials. Enjoy live music and beautiful terrace views for a memorable visit.

351 Reviews

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Jennifer
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful, magical Christmas 🎄 ✨️ My new Christmas tradition!
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Anne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the soup du jour which was sweet potatoes soup & pork chop with bourbon sauce. Both were delicious! Will be back!
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Caitlin
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting the Benbow Inn was a great experience. It had a beautiful interior and we enjoyed learning about the history of the building. The ambiance was beautiful. The food, however, was just ok. The cheese board was pretty basic/didn’t seem like much thought was put into the pairings. We were expecting more for the price, but it still made for a nice dining experience.
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Dr. Richard
VIP
Central Coast
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a wonderful experience with two awesome long time friends. Service exemplary and food delicious. Trout, Ribeye, and Creme Brule were outstanding. Highly recommend this unique restaurant.
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Dr. Vanessa
VIP
Central Coast
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Ask for Ashley table. Amazing chef.
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joseph
VIP
Sacramento
38 reviews
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our stay at the end. The restaurant was fairly quiet when we arrived. Asthma of the gas had chosen to eat on the outside patio. Our server was pleasant once it was determined who that actually was as there was some confusion about who is serving the table. The food was very good, and we enjoyed our meals, except for the appetizer of bread with balsamic vinegar on the bottom. The bread was stale. When we mentioned to the server, she expressed surprise and checked with the kitchen. Upon returning, she informed us that the kitchen knew the bread was slightly stale, and that “that happened sometimes.” This was an expensive appetizer, and while we were not looking for a refund, it would’ve been nice to have been offered something in its place instead of just “it happens sometimes“. We ate there a second night and had very good service after the server was finally able to get to us. We waited quite a while, but understood because they were very busy. However, this time, A glass of wine was ordered, and it was obvious that the bottle had been open for a very long time. The wine was bad. In this case, the server took it away and took it off our bill and did offer to bring something else to us.
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Linda
San Francisco
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I was at the Benbow many many years ago and the dining was fabulous. This time, I thought the prices were high, the food average, and I was told the salmon was farmed. The servers were running around anxiously. Our server was not attentive and all the servers seemed to be in a sour mood. Did someone just get fired or did the cook just quit? Breakfast in the bar was very good.
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Judi
VIP
San Francisco
50 reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our dining experience at the Benbow Inn. We stayed there for 3 nights and since it was so good the first evening we decided to dine at the Inn the other two nights. The food was outstanding and the service excellent. We ate outside on their lovely patio and enjoyed their salmon, pork tenderloin and pork chops. The atmosphere was lovely and they had a live band.
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Robert
VIP
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had dinner on the outside deck. Wonderful atmosphere and great food!
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Diane
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location, delicious food, wonderful service
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FAQs

Benbow Historic Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (707) 923-2124 ext. 246.

Benbow Historic Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

445 Lake Benbow Dr, Garberville, CA 95542-3616

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Garberville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–10:00 am Afternoon Tea Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French American, Tapas / Small Plates, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Cecil Stanfill
Entertainment
Live music during the summer on Tuesday night through Friday night.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.benbowinn.com/
Phone number
(707) 923-2124 ext. 246
Catering
Depending on your special occasion, Chef Cecil Stanfill has prepared several different menus and menu options, and is happy to accommodate special requests and dietary needs.
Private party facilities
We offer multiple private party settings, from our outdoor lawn down by the river, to our beautiful back terrace over looking the lawn and the river, to a private room for 40 to 50 people.

Benbow Historic Inn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Truffle Fries (GF)

Roasted Salmon

Fish Tacos

Breakfast Menu

Waffles$16.00

Yogurt and Granola Parfait$15.00

Vegetarian Frittata$18.00

Biscuits & Gravy$16.00

Benbow Breakfast$18.00

Breakfast Burrito$16.00

Sides

Bacon$8.00

Sausage$6.00

Eggs$6.00

Fruit$6.00

Granola$6.00

Butter and Jam$2.00

Breakfast Potatoes$4.00

Sourdough Toast$4.00

Drinks

Coffee$5.00

Orange Juice$5.00

Hot Tea$4.00

Latte$7.00

Cappuccino$7.00

Espresso$6.00

Mimosa$12.00

Benbow Bloody Mary$12.00

Dinner Menu

Appetizers

Mixed Olives (V) (GF)$12.00

Truffle Fries (GF)$16.00

Fried Chicken Wings$21.00

Fromage du Chef

Rosemary Focaccia$20.00

Soup and Salad

Soup Du Jour$12.00

Classic Clam Chowder$16.00

Wedge Salad (GF)$18.00

Young Lettuce (GF)$17.00

Ceasar Salad$17.00

Entrees

Salmon of the Day

Chef’s Cut

Chicken Piccata$38.00

Ribeye Steak (GF)$57.00

Trout Almondine (GF)$39.00

Benbow Farmers Plate$30.00

Desserts

Crème Brûlée$16.00

Seasonal Foster$16.00

Gluten Free Flourless Chocolate Torte$16.00

Cheesecake$16.00

Ice Cream and Sorbet

Pub Menu

Mixed Olives$12.00

Fried Chicken Wings$21.00

Truffle Fries$16.00

Smash Burger$25.00

British Pub Style Fish and Chips$23.00

Young Lettuce$17.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Benbow Historic Inn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Benbow Historic Inn restaurant rated?

Is Benbow Historic Inn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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