Benson Brewery

My boyfriend and I are kind of new to the Benson area, so we have been trying out everything. We like lot2. But it is extremely over priced for what it was. However, we got a chance to try Benson Brewery, and WOW! I had the brew burger which is there burger of the day. It had house ground waygu beef, house made bacon and some amazing cheese, BEST BURGER I HAVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! My boyfriend, Eric, had a New York Strip with some on onions and potatoes. It doesnt sound like much but it sure was amazing. I think it was also waygu. We had some beers, that were good. I dont know what to compare them to. GO TO BENSON BREWERY!

Overall a decent place all around. The food was done well and the beers were pretty good.
I went on a Saturday evening at 6:30 and it was busy, but did not have to wait long and the service was fine. I did not leave the place disappointed, but was not blown away by the food of the beers. I would not say that it is the best brew/​pub I have been to in Omaha, but if you are in Benson and want some solid food with some unique beers, give this place a try.

I’ve been here a few times but came here again today before a flight back home. I’m not sure what it is about this place exactly, but I’ve never had anything here that I loved. The beers are decent at best, they pretty much make a beer for each category so if you drink IPAs, they have one that’s ok, etc. Today I had the southwestern chicken sandwich and ate probably less than half. There was nothing special about it and each of the components I tried separately were just ok (bread, sauce, chicken fillet) and it was topped with lettuce and tomato — again, nothing special. The fries were lacking flavor and the ranch tasted a little like dill which wasn’t what I was expecting, and not in a good way. They have a lot of menu options that sound great in theory but for some reason they’re just not executed well. I’ve given this place probably 3 – 4 tries and doubt I’ll be back.

The best Black Bean Burger, true Vegan, in town. Great music, cool people. Perfect way to start a night in Benson!

This was our first visit but certainly not the last. We live in Dundee and wanted to try something new besides our staples. My wife prefers vegetarian, but that’s a tough combo when you want to have bar food. We opted for cocktails vs beers. I had the house margarita my wife had the spicy Bloody Mary (which was the winner) and our friend a vodka drink. We shared the veggie wings which were exceptional. I would swear there were actually chicken if I didn’t know better. Our lunch was very good too. I had the pork tenderloin; wow. The black bean burger and maple melt were also great. Btw; it was a nice sunny day and we opted for he patio. Great lunch al fresco. We haven’t even paid, and we are already talking about «next time». I think that sums it up.

Classy brewery/​restaurant. We were there for the brews so I can’t speak much of their menu. We did try the soft pretzel sticks, which came with an amazing Gouda cheese sauce… highly, highly recommend. Sooo good.
Their beers were decent. I got a flight — particularly enjoyed the Benson Blonde — very drinkable and went down easy. I also liked the Karha-​T, which is a chai tea inspired beer. Definitely different, but I still enjoyed it. We weren’t able to sit in their beer garden but it looked like a great spot to be on nice afternoon. I don’t live in Omaha but next time I’m in town, I wouldn’t mind coming here again just to check out their outdoor seating.

Went here with four friends and my wife due to the good write up in the paper. Verified it on Unilocal of course!
I had the Mac & Cheese and my wife had the Fish & Chips. Being it was late Sunday they were out of some stuff, but it wasn’t a problem with the other sections available. And both our meals were excellent. The Mac & Cheese was even better than at Marks.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Unfortunately there wasn’t enough room for all six of us together in the main room so we ended up in the east room. It was quite a bit darker, and didn’t have the atmosphere of the main room, which was something we had been looking forward to.
We started off with waters and the Classic Poutine appetizer.
They came quickly and the appetizer was a really nice start to the meal except for a little too much gravy.
We then ordered drinks while we still perused the menu. For a brewery I was surprised at how long the drinks took to get to the table. But they were all delicious, so no harm done.
Everyone enjoyed their meal, and took home what couldn’t be ingested there.
We we left I tried to leave via the signed EXIT door right next to our table, but it was locked. Hope the Fire Chief reads this review…
Enjoyed our time there, and look forward to coming back, but I won’t be in the East room.

I tried their beer, it was ok. I ate wings and it was not amazingly good or anything. Felt it was little pricy. They do have nice patio outside. It is nice to visit in summer time and enjoy outside. Wish beer was better.

Arrived on a Saturday Night without a reservation. The wait was about 15 minutes. The place was packed but they found us a table pretty quickly. Didn’t try any beer (next time…) I ordered the fish and chips and it tasted super fresh. However, the fish was pretty bland and it would be better if they seasoned with at least salt and pepper before frying it. We ordered the poutine and I kept thinking «this would be a lot better without the gravy» which is not something you should think about poutine. The gravy was VERY salty. and that’s pretty much all you could taste.
Service was really great and no complains there.

Everything about Benson Brewery is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The décor is on point. The brews are created on site and all taste great. I have been there a couple times and ordered food both times. First, I tried the Pork Tenderloin sandwich which I normally would have ordered. It was excellent. Another time, I started with the soft Pretzel sticks which were really good with the gouda and mustard dipping sauce. I had the Blue Burger which was very tasty since I am a blue cheese fan.
Jimmy, head brewmaster, and Ben, the bartender, and everyone on the staff make this pace my top pick in Omaha.

The party of 4 of us came here on a Saturday evening. It was quite crowded and we had about a 30 minute wait. When you’re table is ready, they will call the provided cell number.
When we were seated, We ordered the smoked salmon spread for an appetizer. It was just OK. They didn’t give us enough bread, but the roasted garlic cloves were good that it came with and that made up for it.
I ordered a side salad with the house vinaigrette. It was mostly spinach (a good thing!) with what seemed like house made croutons.
For the main course, I ordered the black bean burger with fries. The burger was very good and served with a vegan ranch, pickles, onion and lettuce.
Being the designated driver, I was limited in my beverage options. A club soda and lime was the pick and the waitress was great at making sure it never was empty. All in all, a good meal.

Let’s be honest, I’ll probably give most any local brewery a 5 star review because that’s how I roll with the local shit. But I really think Benson Brewery deserves it. Everyone at our table got a different beer and they all were able to perfectly fit their needs. They have good food, all their own beers on tap and a full bar: recipe for success. I really enjoyed their Debut IPA.
The food was also a hit with us. The mahi mahi fish and chips were some of the best I’ve had. I have also eaten the smoked pork sandwich, which was somehow an impressively upscale spin to a regular pulled pork sandy. The sandwich was topped with a house slaw and an egg. My house salad was super fresh and the dressing was subtle, which was a great mix. Definitely check out the Benson Brewery to EAT and DRINK.
Brat

We have a winner here!
Benson, after yesterday’s appearance at the Hop Cup has my new favorite IPA! Using an old recipe tried and true at the brewery here locally they added an amazing local hop infusion with a device straight out of the future borrowed from another industry favorite, Dogfish Head.
There were some great competitors there with their own variety of adjustments to the old IPA, from West Coast high IBU style beers to an amber Interstellar IIPA by Soaring Wings from Springfield. The competition did not leave your tastebuds bored and Benson stood up to the taste of time!
Here’s to my friends at Benson! Keep it local! Cheers!

Here in Omaha for three weeks for training. Where to go for dinner, definitely here. Great staff and great food. I had the steak with broccoli. I do wish the portions were bigger but I also eat a lot, so they were probably normal size. Everyone else had sandwiches and they were big.
This is a great place to eat and drink and worth coming back for.

I’m definitely a fan of this place. Maybe it’s the weather right now, but it’s perfect for a cozy afternoon when you want to escape this snow! The place is comfortable and warm, and the bartenders are always welcoming and friendly. The food all reminds me of typical «comfort food», which is exactly what I want when I’m trying to hibernate. :) They usually have a game or something on TV, and the atmosphere is pretty quiet and laid-​back.
I came here over the weekend and had a beer flight … every single one was delicious! Check these ones out:
— Cider: I believe they have a rotating cider pick at all times, so I just asked for the one on tap. I can’t remember the name of it, but it was just okay. A standard cider.
Spictoberfest: This tasted like fall, in a glass. Nutmeg, pumpkin… yum! Get this one while you can, because I doubt it will be around all year.
–Brewer’s Duet: They worked with Aromas to make this beer, and you can definitely taste the coffee flavor. It’s super smooth, and perfect for a Sunday afternoon. I really liked this one.
— Rough Draft Porter: This beer had hints of chocolate and coffee in it, and was also super smooth — almost too easy to drink. If I had to pick a full glass to order from this list, the Porter would be it.
They recently opened up a side-​room, so good news if you’re planning to go out with a bigger group. And in the summer, you can’t beat their outside patio. and BONUS?! THEY ALLOW DOGS OUTSIDE. The.Best.

I came to watch a Nebraska game here and really enjoyed it. Huge TVs, calm game watching crowd, range of ages in terms of patrons. Also, I had some really good eats. I found them on IG and saw they had a burger special that looked good so that was my first trip. I gotta say, the burger was excellent, except for that $ 3 charge to add bacon. That right there took the price of the burger to sixteen bucks which is too expensive in my book. On a second trip I had the plain mac n cheese. DELICIOUS. I’m not a beer drinker so I went for the cocktails. They’re nothing to write home about but still more than adequate for a brewery where you should be judging the beer anyway!

Came out here with a group of friends from Iowa on Saturday night. This area had many bars including this one. I always like a brewery where you can get some drinks and eat some food. This place did the trick and it did it well.
First thing I noticed was a small sitting area outside that flowed inside with a huge opening to make it feel like you were part of the whole street atmosphere as well. There is a nice bar right when you walk in with bar sitting as an option. We ordered different dishes and every single one was very tasty and presented like something you would get at a fancy restaurant but we got it on a beer budget. Portions were great also. We got a sampler beer deal that came with four small beers at $ 7.50 which was very reasonable because it was equivalent to 2 beers. I liked some of the beers more than others because some had way more flavor than I can handle. So I was happy with a sampler.
Overall I enjoyed this place very much and wish we had one in Iowa so I could try some other dishes and have a chill place to go to for beers and delicious food.

Wanted to go to a brewery with some friends so we went to Unilocal to decide between Benson Brewery or Infusion Brewery… and we chose Benson based on the great food pics from other Unilocalers.
The place had indoor and outdoor seating and had a nice cozy vibe. We sat inside but still had the open air to our backs, which was nice. I split the Brewery Burger with a friend and they actually brought it out on 2 plates… with the burger cut in half and the fries portioned out on both plates. So that was a nice touch! The burger tasted very fresh and had lots of flavor, but the fries were a bit of a let down. I would say about ²⁄₃ of the fries were like 2 inches in length. It was like I got the bad batch of fries that nobody wanted. They tasted good but I didn’t enjoy eating short fries and they were kinda cold when they came out. My friends also got fries and alot of them were short fries too. I also tried the bone in wings and poutine and they were both super tasty.
I also got a flight of beers to try ($ 7.50). I got the Benson Blonde, IPA, Coffee Stout, and a Wheat Beer. I enjoyed them all except the IPA which I blame myself since I’m not a fan of IPAs but decided to venture out and live life a little. Thr IPA was 7%in alcohol content so I did get my alcohols worth!
Overall this place is a fun place to go eat and drink with friends before hitting up another bar. The service was a bit slow but the waitress was very nice and helpful. I’d go back and try other dishes and beers for sure.

Good beer, attentive service, and I even received appreciation for coming in. Another
top-​notch eatery in Benson. I wanted an exceptional burger, and I came to the right place. The Brewer’s Burger is really awesome. Support your local businesses.

Where do you go to kill an hour or two in the Benson area of Omaha. My band mate and I decided to hit up Benson Brewery to try out some beer! I’m so glad we did, and we ended up staying for dinner!
First thing you notice is the smell of hops. It hit me as we walked in, the brew master was up on a ladder making beer! I love how you can see them working, crafting, and handing your future beverage with care!
I choose to get the FIX Ale which had a perfect hoppy bite and was definitely the best beer I drank today (we had a few that night)!
We also stayed to order food, because the vegan options were pretty incredible! I got the BBQ Tofu sandwich, which as Mike S. says is a little messy but dang it’s good, topped with Vegan Mayo, it’s unlike any fried tofu sandwich I have ever had! It was brilliant. It comes packed to the gills with toppings, and I got a side of fries and they stuff the plate silly.
The staff was great, baseball was on the tube, and a friend came to grab dinner with us! All in all it was the perfect afternoon start to a great evening in Omaha! Q-​the Terminator voice, «I Will Be Back»