Bendean

After having a really tough day, there's nothing like sitting down to an amazing meal served by a kind and thoughtful staff. We were served by Lance, who provided superb service. The cuisine is a fusion of several cultures (Italian, soul food, and even hints of asian). They do amazing things with simple ingredients in a mixture of flavors that left us speechless. The mussels with chickpeas and mahi-mahi in a tomato sauce with red pepper aiolli were so good I wanted to lick my plate clean after all the food was gone. Portions are perfectly sized, and our dessert (Gingerbread cake with carmel sauce) couldn't have been a better way to end an already amazing meal. Thank you Lance for your great service and amazing food! We'll be back for more very soon. Pros: Great service, Creative flavors, Cozy environment more

The 'Ben's Supper' (only served from 5-6 pm) we had tonight was a creative fusion like no other. The menu borrows from many different ethnic cuisines (Mediterranean, Californian, Indian, South-East Asian, comfort foods, among others). For example, the main entree included steamed mussels and Mahi-Mahi seeped in a wonderfully flavorful tomato broth, topped with chick peas and red pepper aioli. Lance, Ben's father and presumably the owner/chef, made us feel right at home. He was very accomodating and warm. Half of the delight of our dining experience was feeling very welcomed by the staff. I highly recommend this casual/hip restaurant on Solano to anyone who is interested in trying a novel cuisine or likes to feel well taken care of. more

We really liked this restaurant's food, but the waitress who was in love with our little boy made the evening particularly pleasant and fun. Ben's Supper is a deal you just can't beat as long as you're willing to go early! Pros: Service, Value more