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Benchmark
The Canadian Food and Wine Institute's state of the art facilities are nestled into 114 acres of abundant Niagara land.
Benchmark is the next evolution of the hands-on learning process. Students begin their careers in the culinary and hospitality industry at this unique teaching restaurant.
Benchmark has been created to offer local, fresh food options for college students, staff and the external community at affordable prices.
Features of Benchmark include a focus on fresh, local and Canadian cuisine, an educational kitchen and food, wine and beer pairings. We welcome all students, staff and members of the community to experience Benchmark.
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Benchmark is the next evolution of the hands-on learning process. Students begin their careers in the culinary and hospitality industry at this unique teaching restaurant.
Benchmark has been created to offer local, fresh food options for college students, staff and the external community at affordable prices.
Features of Benchmark include a focus on fresh, local and Canadian cuisine, an educational kitchen and food, wine and beer pairings. We welcome all students, staff and members of the community to experience Benchmark.
80 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 80 reviews
5 stars
(38)
4 stars
(34)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(45)
- great for lunch(39)
- special occasion(36)
- scenic view(35)
- good for groups(32)
- notable wine list(28)
Benchmark Reviews List
Review 1 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent atmosphere, food and price. I would recommend this to everyone and would visit regularly if we lived nearby."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food at great prices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to Benchmark restaurant for the first time this past weekend. Everything about the place was outstanding. Food was amazing. My wife and I did the table d'hote with wine pairings, and will definitely do it again. Only reason service got 4 stars was due to us being seated, followed by another group being seated about 2 minutes after us, yet the other group got their order taken first. Thankfully, that was the only service blunder of the evening and the wait staff was friendly and polite and every course came out quickly after the previous.
Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone wanting find dining at reasonable prices!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, scenic view, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Patio Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"2 girls, patio lunch, sunny day ... PLUS great food.
recommend the watermelon salad ($8) - we shared but its too good that I would order my own next time .. very good (thanks for the recipe too!)
I had the mussels, my friend had the steak sandwich with fries.
I had the pink bubbly drink ($7)
-staff were very attentive
- would have expected another dish to put my mussels shells in and maybe some bread"
recommend the watermelon salad ($8) - we shared but its too good that I would order my own next time .. very good (thanks for the recipe too!)
I had the mussels, my friend had the steak sandwich with fries.
I had the pink bubbly drink ($7)
-staff were very attentive
- would have expected another dish to put my mussels shells in and maybe some bread"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Benchmark - a true gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything was excellent from the excellent staff to the choice of dishes to the food and the view and beverage list all first rate \we will definitely be back and have told many friends already Top Marks to all"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, scenic view, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although somewhat of a teaching venue, there should be a faculty /supervisor on duty to oversee the staff. Poor table setting, long wait between courses. 2 1/2 hr dinner for four! Food was creative and well presented, most plates lacked proper seasoning. Homemade pasta dish was made with corn meal that left an awfull texture in the mouth. Dessert menu lacked creativity, just the basic 1990's cheesse cake , carrot cake, & fresh fruit and a few other. Coffee took for ever and was tepid.
Good value wine list with local and VQA listings."
Good value wine list with local and VQA listings."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good value!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The College is doing a great job! Food was well prepared and presented! Service was a bit slow, but very professional and very friendly wait staff. Nice decor but the room is quite large and very high ceiling so does tend to be a bit noisy when full! We will definitely return!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have been trying to eat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been trying to eat here for 3 years and I finally made it. The food was delicious and a great value. I ordered the three course tasting menu and was not disappointed. My companion choose the smoked chicken panini and loved it. My first course came and I felt somewhat uncomfortable chowing down while my friend had to watch me with envy. A small token of bread would have been greatly appreciated or having the side dish (soup in this case) delivered at the same time as my food would have been nice. But other than that it was a real treat."
Dined on 24/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
varied menu; tasty food with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"varied menu; tasty food with good size servings; ambiance was open, airy and modern; service was excellent"
Dined on 20/04/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't miss this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a unique place, a college teaching facility with a restaurant, winery and brewery. Very good food at very reasonable prices. The wines produced at the college were excellent and only $5 or $6 per glass. We really enjoyed the Chardonnay. Students are servers and do a very good job. The restaurant is attached to a substantial greenhouse which probably is the source of the greens served with the meal."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 10 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A beautiful restaurant!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The wait staff are attentive, the ambience is beautiful and the menu offers something for everyone. I'm vegetarian and I had menu options to choose from. Additionally, the waiter offered to alter some of the other dishes to make them suitable for me which I really appreciated. Overall, it was a lovely evening and we look forward to coming back."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 11 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved Benchmark
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Loved this place. Amazing food and service. I would definitely return."
Dined on 12/04/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was attentive but
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was attentive but server forgot to bring the spicy sauve we asked for. Also. dessert was not as described: it was supposed to be a tart with berries but there were no berries to be found at all on the dish and no explanation given when asked about it.
However, despite these little glitches, still a gem of a place and good value for the money with a nice ambiance. I would recommend this."
However, despite these little glitches, still a gem of a place and good value for the money with a nice ambiance. I would recommend this."
Dined on 13/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very impressive restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very impressive restaurant - and not simply because run by the students. The food is outstanding. I had pan seared halibut; the best halibut I have ever tasted - cooked simply and not overly flavoured by herbs which let the sweetness of the fish come through The list is notable in that it is well priced and restricted to local well made wines. The space is elegant but a trifle "cold".The staff is enthusiastic and well trained."
Dined on 06/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent service.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Definitely will go back, food selection was limited, but the quality was very good."
Dined on 30/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Killer Cuisine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Killer food, especially when paired with matching wines.
Amazing.
Amazing.
My companion was lactose intolerant, and the chef came to the table to discuss his options. Brilliant!"
Dined on 23/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 16 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We celebrated Sharon's birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We celebrated Sharon's birthday on Thursday of March Break. We have been there on other occasions and have always enjoyed the experience. The food is always amazing and the price great and you can't beat the atmosphere. This time although the service was courteous it was a little slow.
Still we enjoyed ourselves."
Still we enjoyed ourselves."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and a lot of it.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and a lot of it. we had the 4 course meal paired with the college wines, and it was great. The wait staff and students did a good job and the price is terrific."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious food offerings,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food offerings, reasonable pricing, outstanding experience for special occasion. Niagara's best kept secret."
Dined on 16/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My husband and I had an amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had an amazing dinner! The food was fantastic and very flavourful. We had great service and a great evening. We would definitely recommend Benchmark and would return again."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This lunch was prepared and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This lunch was prepared and served by first year students,. They did a good job, and we enjoyed it. But your rating system applies to all of your restaurants so we must rate this one using the same standards."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We did the Prix Fixe menu,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We did the Prix Fixe menu, with wine tasting. The food was absolutely fabulous - every course was beautifully presented and top notch taste. The wine was all from the winery school and was very good. We were offered the option of changing one of the wine courses to a beer from the brewery school. Also very good. Highly recommend it."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 22 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our food and service was fantastic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our food and service was fantastic. Our server, Jeff was professional and very knowledgeable. This is a great opportunity to sample meals prepared by future chefs. We will go back again. We have already mentioned our experience to family and friends."
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 23 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
"Trust us" menu?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Despite good food/drink & nice atmosphere, service - while friendly - was punctuated by one of our party reminding us that "they are just learning". Their "Trust us" menu was not well described before ordering, leaving us to switch appetizers between us to account for food intolerance. Beer was excellent!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner."
Dined on 09/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 25 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The menu had so many tempting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu had so many tempting items it was hard to make a choice. This dining room will always be on the top of my list as a favorite spot to bring friends. Will be back again."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A former student I attended
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A former student I attended Niagara Glendale before the restaurant was open. Over the years it has continued to excel with new and innovative food offerings.
I really appreciated all the staff's help in accommodating our lactose/Gluten intolerant guest. They bent over backwards to assist her. We really appreciated their efforts. We will be back again soon."
I really appreciated all the staff's help in accommodating our lactose/Gluten intolerant guest. They bent over backwards to assist her. We really appreciated their efforts. We will be back again soon."
Dined on 07/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Salad and main course were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Salad and main course were fabulous - my compliments to the chef and the menu selections!!! We had the special and thoroughly enjoyed its aesthetic presentation and the wonderful flavours. Unfortunatley, my dessert was out of the frig and I don't like cold desserts unless it is an ice cream. Nice touch to serve a glass of wine with the dessert choice!
I know our server was a student - but - she came with main course before I was finished my salad and I was rushed to finish so that she had a place to put my plate on the table. She spilled the red wine and gave uneven portions, and she also visited our table a bit too promptly.
Nevertheless, our lunch was a very enjoyable experience and I loved the food!"
Nevertheless, our lunch was a very enjoyable experience and I loved the food!"
Dined on 01/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's kind of fun to go back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's kind of fun to go back to school once in a while. Benchmark is built into Niagara College, and integrates students into all of its restaurant operations, whether front of house service covered by hospitality students, culinary apprentices cooking the meals, brewery and winery students bottling up amazing beer and wine. Everything is student focused, but everything is top notch, professionally presented and a great value."
Dined on 22/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All the food was excellent,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All the food was excellent, tasty, properly cooked, well presented, I am always happy to eat at Benchmark."
Dined on 23/02/2013
2013
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Review 30 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant to try in
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant to try in the Niagara region. The food was fantastic, char was perfectly cooked and the pork chop was excellent, they serve very large portions. We went on a Wednesday so there were very few guests so can't really comment on the noise level."
Dined on 20/02/2013
2009
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Review 31 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a fabulous time and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a fabulous time and I filled out the card and left it in the restaurant."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 32 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fries should have been blanch
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Fries should have been blanch fried, cooled and then fried a second time.
Noodles in the Ti Pho needed to be shorter. Difficult to cut and eat once they were cooked.
Service great."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went to the icewine festival
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Went to the icewine festival and my friends recommended this restaurant for lunch. Wasn't overly impressed with the food but my friends enjoyed their meals. The coffee is terrible here - don't order it."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2007
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Review 34 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything about our luncheon
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything about our luncheon experience was wonderful! I had a business associate from outside the College join me and he was absolutely impressed! He asked if Benchmark was open on weekends so he could bring his wife. He also commented on the excellent food for such a low cost!"
Dined on 29/01/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 35 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great meal and a great value! Wi
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great meal and a great value!
Wide variety of menu choices all prepared and served professionally."
Wide variety of menu choices all prepared and served professionally."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved everything about
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We loved everything about our dinner! .... the food was exceptional, the service was attentive, our 3 course meal was well paced, the atmosphere was really nice. We really enjoyed watching the food prep at the counter and thought the tea lights in the windows were really pretty. Our only suggestion was that the dining room was cold. I wore my coat for most of my meal. (Perhaps in part because I was sitting right in front of a window and next to the door.)"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 37 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Limited menu and wine list,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Limited menu and wine list, but good food and enthusiastic service"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2008
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 38 for Benchmark
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
A bit disappoing
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food took forever to come, they brought a wrong sandwich, which I could partially eat, for the bread was too dry and the meat rubbery. To get simple requests such as bread at the table etc was like pulling teeth.
I go to this restaurant a few times per year and the food/service are usually outstanding."
I go to this restaurant a few times per year and the food/service are usually outstanding."
Dined on 24/01/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Benchmark
Based on the average of (42) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate