Benjamin on Franklin - Adelaide

Came here for an impromptu Friday lunch and were pleasantly surprised! The lunch food menu was great value with most dishes being between $12-$22, with a few hovering near $30. We ordered a deconstructed burrito and a jambalaya, both served in a large ceramic bowl and both were delicious. $20 each! The menu is inventive and interesting. Standard wine list, many wines by the glass to choose from,and a big boutique beer collection on offer. Service is casual, but we were happy to go in and order our selections for the day, and the waiter was obliging to switch on heater when it turned a little chilly outside. All in all, quite a pleasant experience!

The Benjamin on Franklin has a lovely atmosphere, great staff and great beverage selection but unfortunately on this occasion the food was disappointing. Meals were overcooked and there was a general feeling of lack of care from the kitchen. Hopefully this was just an off night.

The scene is well described by others. It was a cold Sunday evening and our group of 6 arrived for dinner to find the place rocking with a DJ pumping out old and new rock to an eager crowd of 40-something's. We made our way out to the dining rooms and found an acceptably quiet table. Unfortunately the cold breeze running through the pub couldn't be blocked out so a few of us looked like eskimos trying to stay warm. There were other better situated tables but it was too late for us to grab it. Coming here for a comfortable meal and drink session is probably best done outside of winter, or when the DJ isn't happening. (Nothing against the DJ though, the crowd upstairs really enjoyed themselves) All our meals were very good and despite being priced on the plus side we thought they were worth coming back for, especially to have out the back in one of the outside alcoves.

Organised a xmas ladies lunch in November - 16 people wanted the library room but needed one long table so got moved to Atrium Room. Well the food the bar service the customer service was brilliant we had a wonderful afternoon. The ambience in this room and hotel is lovely and exactly what I wanted. Do give them a call for a group booking they will do their best to give you what you want. Will be back for sure....

Been here many times and the food never disappoints! Whether it is sitting in a booth out the back on a summers night or by one of the indoor fireplaces in winter, this place is fab. Plenty of parking and staff always extremely friendly