Atmosphere: You`ll be able to take in the people watching view from many seats at this restaurant. Structurally, the restaurant utilizes a good deal of glass and windows. The restaurant has an original and colorful décor. The interior is accented by warm tones, enhanced by oil paintings and flowers and plants, and the lighting is by the glow of candle flame. Classic brick completes the restaurants overall style, and this is a white tableclothe restaurant.

The facility is spacious with seating for 72 people. It is intimate and romantic and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem here - noise level is unobtrusive.

More Reasons to Go: The live piano adds to the ambience at this restaurant on occasion. Benson`s is appropriate (if not ideal) for impressing clients, birthdays, anniversaries, other romantic evenings and groups; also, the restaurant is often frequented prior the theatre. When weather permits, enjoy seating outside on the patio.

Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. There`s a Sunday brunch for $7-$12 per person. The menu here at Benson`s changes two to three times-a-year. Some of the more popular menu items include: Rack of Lamb, Crusted Halibut, Seafood Pasta, Crab Cakes, Caesar Salad, Homemade Deserts.

Alcohol is served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list.

About the Chef: Chef Stephen Benson is CIA trained with 33 years of experience. He emphasises dishes cooked from scratch using only the freshest ingredients.

The Management: Bensons is a family owned business with Jeff Benson greeting guests at the door.

Details to Note: Reservations are suggested on weekends. Carryout is available. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. A childrens menu is available.

Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express

Tips on Finding: Front Street & Hostmark, across the street from the Marina.

Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Saturday
Lunch 11:00-2:00
Dinner 5:00-9:00
Sunday brunch
Closed on Mondays.