Where to eat: the 11 best restaurants in Benton

We stopped in for breakfast while staying in the area while attending the nearby Blues Festival. The fried mushroom and cheese omelet, home fries with grilled onions, and thick sliced toasted rye bread (some of the best I've ever had) was all delicious! Our waitress was very friendly, and prices were reasonable. My only observation was, where we were sitting, the white wall next to us was splattered with some food residue! However, we will definitely come back again next year!

Went to eat lunch and ordered the chicken finger plate with 2 sides. Dining area was empty. Sat at a table in one of the small sections and the waitress was very friendly. Was aggravated by flies at the table. Waitress even gave my friend a flyswatter. Food came and the salad was great, the French fries were tasty and the chicken fingers were so overcooked you could hardly cut them with a knife. Went to look for the waitress and tell her we couldn't eat them. She told the cook and said he was going to cook more. At this point I just said we didn't want another order. Told the waitress she could take the chicken fingers back. My friend ate her French fries but I left mine. Went to pay our check and asked what we owed and she said she adjusted the bill. The bill ended up being almost 20.00 I was surprised to see they charged for the salad and fries. I didn't have a problem with the charge for the soda and coffee but the charges for the meal was not expected. Would not go back to this restaurant again or recommend it. I understand the waitress didn't have much say in this matter and it wasn't her fault. We did leave a tip.

We went for breakfast it was really good. Hash browns were amazing! Omelettes were very tasty too. Was surprised to see a cash discount, meaning there was a credit card convenience fee

Thanks to Lisa- our meal and service for breakfast was 5 stars! She greeted us with a smile and was an extremely good waitress! Couldn't have wanted anything more. Good food, good service! This place is worth dropping in!

I miss coming to this place with my family. They served great food, the place was decorated with old license plates from across the country. The servers were very friendly. I haven't been there in a while, not sure if they're still open, however if they are I highly recommend yall stop in. It's a nice experience.

Never disappoints! Best kept secret in Columbia County. If given a choice of places to eat, I would pick there everytime. Prices are great and everything is home cooking! Very clean and super friendly staff add to the cozy atmosphere. If you don't give it a try, you're missing out!

Great food and customer service. The price was very reasonable. I cannot wait to go again and try more dishes.

Great quality, friendly staff. Little place in the middle of nowhere. My boyfriend and I got a breakfast platter with 3 huge pancakes. 2 eggs, toast, home fries and a coffee. Lots of food for $10. Very happy we stopped here.

This place is okay. I went there on high recommendations from my in-laws, so i thought it was something special. Not so much. I ordered the special- a hawiian omelete, i always like to try something new. It was new alright; there was a nice black hair right on top. The server did bring a new one, but that one was so greasy it was almost inedible. If i wasnt so hungry, i probably would have left it! Save your money folks. Won't be going back there.

Buckwheat cakes, scrapple, and sausage gravy. I'd love to eat like this everyday. With out the unhealthy (but yummy) meat products it would be great if I could. Sour dough buckwheat cakes have become too rare. So happy the Brass Pelican makes them! Wish I lived closer.

Great service, good prices, and generous serving sizes. Don't order the mozzarella sticks. They serve them with cocktail sauce - unless it's Wednesday... They have tomato sauce on Wednesday. 😂

The breakfast here is one of the big reasons my wife and I make the three hour trek to spend long weekends in this area yearly. The buckwheat sourdough pancakes, homefries, and homemade sausage are one of my very favorite breakfasts, period.

We really loved the service and food. Their hours were great for campers as they open early. It's not too far from Rickett's Glen so if you're staying in the area, be sure to stop by. The prices are low (The most expensive thing on the whole menu was $10.95) however, they don't take credit cards so bring some cash.

Almost walked out before someone finally came and told us to pick any table. In their defense.. Everyone else in the place must of come in at the same time. After that, the service was great. Food was pretty good. Cash only place, no cards.

A wonderful place to escape the city and enjoy peace and nature! Staying at this hotel felt like visiting grandma’s house — the smells, sounds, and cozy atmosphere brought back childhood memories. The surrounding nature is stunning: waterfalls, lakes, streams, wild berries, and even wildlife. We didn’t want to leave and definitely plan to return! Sadly, one local resident spoiled part of our trip — during the night of July 5th to 6th, someone hit our car in the parking lot between the hotel and the bar and drove off without saying a word. Now we’re left with a broken grille (~$350) and a bumper that needs paint. Nicole, the host, did everything she could to help — she tried to find the person and even refused to charge us for breakfast. We’re very grateful for her support and kindness. It’s not her fault and she shouldn’t have to take responsibility for others’ actions. Thank you, Nicole, and everyone who takes care of this lovely hotel! PS: The food at the restaurant is absolutely amazing — that chicken was the most delicious I’ve ever tasted! Truly unforgettable!

It was good. The staff were nice. The food was good, but I wouldn't come back again. The place has changed so much.

Not a lot of parking but worth the wait... good food and service. Always look forward to going there.

We got in a car accident and someone brought us down here. They let us stay until we could get a ride, everyone was so nice and the food was wonderful

I can't rate the rooms since we head home after our visits, but I must say, the new owners have done a fantastic job preserving the awesome atmosphere and cool history of the place. They've made subtle updates without sacrificing its historic charm. The food is outstanding, especially MaryGrace's desserts that I always save room for. Danny, whether he is behind the bar or running around waiting tables, adds to the enjoyable atmosphere. The new owner is pretty cool too. If you're in the area and looking for a hidden gem, this place won't disappoint. Make a reservation for a weekend table as it gets busy, but it's definitely worth the wait if you have to sit at the bar and wait on your table.

It has been a long time since we were here to eat. Love the unique atmosphere. The food was fantastic and the cocktail menu was great. Our waitress, Rachel was absolutely the best,super friendly with a great personality! Looking forward to another trip here for dinner.

We had a great afternoon spent at the bar. We had some great conversation with people we didn’t even know. Many laughs and felt very much at home. Very friendly atmosphere, great drinks and Danny our bartender was a wonderful addition with some great stories. Give it a try, it certainly makes a nice Sunday drive with beautiful scenery.

I dont ever order roast beef subs anywhere, but I tried one of Hoboken Sub's at an event and I've been hooked ever since! Always fresh and extra delicious. Their fresh brewed iced tea is amazing as well. They have sweet and unsweet. I like mine half and half. 😊 We also love eating on the back porch outside when weather permits.

Decent little place. Great bread! Great hot peppers! Great Mac salad! Great service! It would have been 5 stars if the hamburger patties were fresh and made in the kitchen but unfortunately they are frozen little patties. Will likely stop again if back in the area in the future.

I’ve been coming to Hoboken Sub Shop for decades—a tradition that started with my dad and continues to this day. Even though I live 500 miles away, I still make the trip every year with my golf buddy to play Millrace. The subs are fantastic, the breakfast (especially with blueberry toppings) is a treat, and the staff make you feel like family. Great food, even better people—absolutely worth the trip.

Hoagies are like no other! Always fresh and made fast!! Beautiful view from the patio outside of the Benton dam. Will always make my 30 minute drive up here when I went a good sandwich 😋

Very good subs. Some tables for dine in. We did takeout. Glad I went here and not Subway down the street.

Terrible service. Asked me to wait 5 minutes because I didn’t call in. Fine, no problem. Someone else comes in a couple minutes later, didn’t call in, gets served right away. They are also very rude.

Very affordable place for all three meals of the day. Food is fresh and made with care.

Instead of the standard "pick one" note on the RSVPs for our wedding, I wanted a ton of food. I wanted people to leave my wedding full and happy. The smoked chicken thighs, pulled pork and brisket were fantastic. The mac and cheese, beans and bread were gone that night. We heard the meatballs are great but they were devoured before we even saw them, and that's good people loved them. Everyone was happy with the food. Not only was the food good, but the people were too. We talked to them as a couple over the phone a couple times before the wedding with questions we had and were on point everytime. These guys are great.

Smokehouse / Shawn catered our wedding venue. The food was outstanding, the attention to detail a welcome surprise, and the helpers sent to serve up the food & keep things on track on point. If you like great BBQ and service, give them a holler. Its rare to find such dedication to the craft - keep up the good work!

Contacted Smokehouse Catering on very short notice with a very large order after becoming ill and unable to do the cooking. All I can say is AMAZING, PROFESSIONAL and a life saver. They were in contact, delivery was on time. The food was phenomenal. Everyone commented on how delicious everything tasted. Definitely would use many times over in the future. Why go anywhere else when we found the best.

We used Smokehouse BBQ for our company party and it was AMAZING!! the food was so amazing we had brisket that was so tender and not loaded with fat, the chicken was so juicy and had such amazing flavor and the Mac and cheese and bake beans were soo delicious !!!!! They were also very responsive to my emails and addressed them all quickly. Highly recommend Smokehouse BBQ and plan to use them in the future.

Smokehouse catered our wedding and they did an amazing job. The owners are fantastic to work with. They offer tons of advise and they go out of there way to make sure you dont have to worry about anything for your event. They offer many choices of appetizers, meats, sides, and desserts that are all so good. Guest at our wedding had even told us "it was one of the best meals I ever had" or "that was the best food I ever had at a wedding." Not a single person was disappointed with the meal that smokehouse provided us. We were very thankful to have them cater our wedding and if we ever need catering needs again we will not hesitate to choose Smokehouse BBQ again.

Used Smokehouse barbq for a retirement party was very pleased with the food. The communication during the planning was a little confusing at first but it all worked out in the end. The food was excellent and got many positive comments on the smoked chicken. I will use Smokehouse BBQ in the future.

wanted to use them for a caterer for my wedding. while trying to set up a tasting they were not responding through emails like they claimed they would. finally after having to call i got a date and time. that was all, no address no information. after showing up to the tasting and picking a menu, i was told i would hear from them during the week with a price, that call/ email never came. But the food was great.

Traveled almost an hour to go meet friends here for early dinner. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The drinks, too! Highly recommend the blueberry margarita and the spinach artichoke dip. My boyfriend got a steak and he cleaned his plate! It was perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. The service is another story. They absolutely should have at least had 3 bartenders working. The two girls did their best but they were in charge of the packed bar and the packed tables by the bar. They were swamped. I had 2 drinks prior to dinner, then my glass sat empty the entire time I ate and they didn't refill it until after I was done eating. Same thing with the rest of our group. We were trying to be polite about it, but it's a little frustrating when the bartenders look DIRECTLY AT your empty glass and still move on as if they didn't see it. This happened several times for myself and at least 3 other people sitting by us. One of our friends tried getting the bartender's attention, failing a few times before finally succeeding by approaching her as she was actively making another person's drink. Food was great and I hope the dining room service is better than the bar service. Maybe I'll go back another day. Biggest perk was the magician! He was super entertaining!!!

I went there this past Saturday with my 2 friends. We all had steak. One steak was good. My steak in my cousin's steak came out to what we wanted it, but it was cold and when we asked them for hot steaks, they put them in a microwave, heat it up and brought it back the same steak with the same potatoes on it. And my medium rare steak came out like a piece of cardboard

You know this place is tucked away in a beautiful location amongst the mountains of PA. Enjoyed my ride there, but was not impressed with the food, nothing special. Service was good. We sat at the iconic penny bar, which was cool.

Stopped in for lunch with a friend. We sat inside at the bar, and had a great experience. Both food and service were great. They had a magician that was going around and performing tricks right where you were sitting. That was definitely different and amusing. Don't believe the outdoor area was open, but will surely head back to check it out when the weather gets a little warmer. Chris Shrive was inside, and we thoroughly enjoyed his music. Heard a number of country songs you don't typically hear at a local venue. Will try to seek him out in the future.

We dined there last Saturday evening as first timers. The restaurant was clean, well lit, and well cared for. The service -- and we had a relatively new, young server, was excellent. Olivia was friendly and clearly happy to serve us and answer questions about the menu and make our experience positive. Our meals were obviously prepared with culinary talent, care, and pride. The crab cakes and scallops were delicious. The drive from Orangeville was beautiful, as always, heading north. Thank you for a great dining experience. We'll be back.

Stopped here for a Friday night dinner while camping at Ricketts Glen. Immediately seated. Numerous drink and dinner specials which were all explained. Had corn fritters for an app. I was expecting pancake like but they were actually deep fried like corn dog nuggets. With the doing syrup they were fantastic. She had the scallops with garlic mashed and I had the mushroom Swiss burger. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes were equally so. My burger was obviously freshly ground and smashed on the grill. Phenomenal. Wish we had room for dessert but the portions were plenty. Service was fantastic. Have plenty outside seating and a band shell. Would love to stop here in the summer and enjoy. Will return for sure.

Another fantastic visit to Jamison City Hotel. 1st weekend free in a while and we knew where we wanted to go. SEASONAL DRINK SPECIALS were outstanding and the food was again on point!!! In addition, the fall foliage was enjoyed by the family on the ride to and back home. Validated and Highly Recommended Again!! Prime Rib lovers, if you haven't taken the scenic drive out to the Copper Penny, you don't know what you don't know. This is also the spot that first intrigued me with peanut butter and jelly on a burger last year that made me look for it when i go out(Check the Menu to read that majestic hoss of a burger out) Bar top is uncerculated pennies, hence the name. Outside bar and seating, set up for live music, ample parking. This place is off the beaten path and I'm so glad I got to it. Great Place to take a nice scenic ride out to eat big, and a slow ride back to digest it!!!

i got a great deal on uber eats pickup for a large custom stuffed crust pizza, got bbq sauce, pineapple, canadian bacon, and bacon, basically a deluxe hawaiian pizza, would normally have cost $20.50, but with deal it was only $6.98, only took 15 mins for them to prepare it, will definitely be back, pizza was perfect.

Even though my fiance and I have to drive a half an hour to get to the best pizza everrrr... We don't mind it. So happy we found Papa John's! This will be a go to for us... The pizza was just as good as if we were in Louisville.

Food is great. The people are very awesome and kind!

Wasn't a big fan. I don't have one close to me so when I was in the area I wanted to stop. It reminded me a lot of Domino's. Although I rather Domino's. Prices were a little high (a large 1 topping was around 13$) and it was not very big. It's also inside the gas station in the back side of it and it looks so small. I wouldn't have noticed the place if there wasn't a sign outside saying it was inside.

It was the worst pizza I have had in a long time.

The pizza is always hot even when we bring it home it's still hot. I have never had anything wrong when we ordered everything has always been correct.

The bloomsburg Papa John's closed down so I decided to try this with some friends instead. Their breadsticks here were barely cooked at all, the 2 pizzas that we ordered were poorly made with very little sauce to it (correct toppings atleast). The dessert CC cookie was pretty good. Cheese bread was ok.

There was very little about this place that was 'kozy' when we went in there around 11:20 am on a Monday. I came in the door a couple of minutes after my wife and caught the older waitress bark at my wife that the high chairs are "OVER THERE!" when she asked if we could use one. My wife had her hands full with our son and was immediately startled by how rude the waitress was. The last straw for us was when I got up from our table to simply ask if they are still serving breakfast, She rolled her eyes and said with frustration that they turn their kitchen over at 11, like I should have known that already somehow. Agree with an older review that she is a Ms Grumpy Pants. The place wasn't even that busy so if you can't handle it, don't work in the industry. Highly recommend the Old Filling Station across the street. We went there the day before and they were very friendly and the food was great. Unfortunately they were closed Monday so we left the Unkozy Korner and drove 20-minutes to Denny's on our way home and still had way better service.

Nice relaxed place frequented by the locals.

This little dinner is a jewel, Roamane (sp) and her daughter running the place and knowing and talking to everyone. However, it'll be closing within the next two weeks due to the fact that Roamane will be retiring after 25 years. Best of wishes and God bless.

Chicken bacon ranch patty melt and cowboy chicken sandwich were both amazing, pierogis were almost certainly store bought, no onion, bland, service was meh

We had breakfast at Cozy Corner in Benton PA two timed while staying at Ricketts Glen State Park. Excellent meals, generous portions, and friendly service. Seems many locals eat here & meals prepared using fresh Ingredients on sight. Blueberry pancake was tasty, full of fruit & HUGE! Bacon was thick, crisp.. Country breakfast with eggs, homefries, sausage patties, quality rye toast was very nice. Patties were nicely seasoned, great. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant that was open 6 am - 2 pm!

We've been coming to Benton every few weeks for almost a year and always stop in for a hearty, delicious breakfast when in town. Can't go wrong with the home made everything! Service is sometimes a little slow but with only one chef and one waitstaff, that is too be expected on busy Saturdays. Starla is a wonderful chef and Romaine (waitstaff and Starla's Mom) makes us laugh when she has a few moments to chat. I think it's awesome that this gem is family owned and operated!

Fantastic spot to stop for breakfast. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. All made fresh.

My husband and I heard of this bar through word of mouth, all expectations were met, great bar, great atmosphere, great service, excellent food, very clean. We had the privilege of meeting the owners, they were very personable and friendly, along with staff. We will definitely be going back and that is something worth noting because we are 60+ miles away. We highly recommend stopping by, you won’t be disappointed.

We were hungry after a long day of hiking and most places were closed. RC saved the day and served up some solid food! They do Air Fry, which can be a feature or a bug depending on your preference. I do not mind it, but I know some folks do. Fair and away, the best thing we had was the cheese steak. It's not a philly, but it doesn't claim to be. Well seasoned meat, plenty of cheese and a very fresh roll! More than anything, I really appreciated them letting us eat, as we got in right before the kitchen closed with 2 adults and 2 hungry kiddos.

I love it here. One of the most laid back calm environments the food is amazing, bartenders are super friendly and the establishment is so clean and looks wonderful. Love stopping in to play pool an an actual good table that isn’t all torn up. Brian runs a tight ship great work!!!!!

Nice place. Food was good. Friendly staff. Quick service. Prices were average. Did have to send steak back as it was ordered no pink and came out medium well but the staff was pleasant and took it right back and corrected it. Also took $1 off my bill for inconvenience.

While this bar has an amazing ambiance, the food was air fried which usually I am all for but the cheese curds lost most of the cheese this way :( and the bar tender was doing the cooking which seemed to distract her.

The bartender/server was excellent. Food was awesome! We'll be back :)

Haddock sandwich was delicious. Waitress was really nice and attentive. Very nice inside...highly recommend. Will definitely go back

Please note - CASH ONLY. Got cheesesteaks with provolone and cheese fries. Bread was a really good hoagie. The meat is on the drier side but it isn’t greasy at all and you can get hot peppers on the side, makes the sandwich really great. All seating is outdoors - perfect on a nice day. Service is really amazing and friendly too. Loved enjoying these sandwiches after hiking Rickett’s Glenn

Great cheesesteak. Very nice lady at the window. Tony special was awesome

Absolutely worth the trip! Tony's Steaks Benton location is top rated for the tasty food and great service. Valerie was helpful and friendly. This was my first visit here but it definitely won't be the last.

Friendly people and the food is amazing! We have been here a few times so far and not one time was disappointing. It is one of our favorite places go to! We usually get two sandwiches and split them. We will be back soon!

This place is a super nice outdoor seating little eatery that is right by the road and easy to spot. The staff were super cool with really tasty, quickly prepared, hot fresh food. The portions were super reasonable and delicious. Would absolutely recommend. The only thing important to note is the shop is cash only which can be a bummer if you’re unprepared.

Second time here and we highly recommend! Great hoagies and cheese steaks. Rolls make a sandwich and theirs are outstanding. Fresh cut fries are fantastic! Cash only but there’s ATM down the road. Superb and friendly customer service!

Top of the line cheesesteaks here, folks!! Tony and his wife are excellent hosts, and this lil place is straight up hoagie heaven,... If you need a cheesesteak, Tony's is worth a drive. Nothing within an hour of here comes close. Trust me. We got 2 cheesesteaks, one whiz, one prov, both had peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Second visit to this place in 2 weeks, and we'll be back again. The onion Pedals were a big hit, and that zesty sauce tony whipped up was spot on! Most legit cheeser I've had since Philly, hands down. Give this place a visit, and you will not regret it.

I love subway, unfortunately where it is located at you mostly drive by it after going somewhere else to eat. Then say to yourself while passing, dang I forgot about Subway!

Food is kept fresh always in and out fast never had an issues. The employees are dressed well clean and very friendly.

I refuse to eat at this subway unless it's strictly takeout because it's extremely hot in this restaurant. Just out of curiosity, I brought a thermometer the one day and it was 91 degrees in the restaurant. I will not be coming back. I gave it a few chances thinking maybe it was being fixed but nope, it's clear that they don't care.

Staff was nice, sadly the corporate got rid of the pretzels but it is not the workers fault

Other than my 7 plus minute wait at the empty counter, the sub was just okay. My intense hunger kept me lingering at the counter or I would've opted for something else.

Don’t let the location (in a gas station) fool you. This is one of the best Subways I’ve ever been to. Cheryl was awesome!!! I don’t know when the next time I’ll be this way, but I’d definitely drive out of my way to come back.

Everything turned out perfectly.