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Bennie's Red Barn

5514 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-9701
912-638-2844
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Price range: CAD12 - CAD26
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Groups
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Groups
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Atlanta
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51 reviews 51 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I'm afraid to say they are now beyond help. 2 hours to get our meal, place was 20% occupied on Friday night. 100% joke. I own home on Jekyll island and was with 2 homeowners from SSI, and 6 guests . This place is an institution but Unfortunatley has gone down hill these past years. This was our last visit... More

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Grosse Pointe, Michigan
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

The servers here a pros. True southern charmers. "Big Country" was our waiter a funny, southern gentleman. Great service and humor. I had the raw oyster appetizer followed by a bone-in ribeye, cooked to a perfect med. rare over a wood fire. Delicious! My wife had the bacon-wrapped filet cooked to a perfect medium. Shared an awesome piece of apple... More

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Brunswick, Georgia
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16 restaurant reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Bennie's never disappoints! We love the quality of the food, the top-notch service and the welcoming atmosphere. It is our go-to for special occassions. We love sitting by the fire (it's a great spot for picture taking), and nothing tops off a nice meal better than one of their Raccoons (dessert drink). Bennie's has been and continues to be one... More

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See 3 more reviews by KimKros for Saint Simons Island
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

On a recommendation from the owner of the condo we stayed in we thought we would try it. We also was told to call for reservations and I am glad we did because it was crowded. The place was very welcoming. We were seated by the fire place which just added to the authentic setting. The onion rings were great... More

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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
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24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We went with a large group. All of us have lived on the island for 10 or more years. Bennie's is an eclectic place., something like organized chaos. Fine dining, upscale steak house...no. It s an experience and some people enjoy it and others don't. To clarify some of the other reviews, yes they have menus. Yes, the waiter is... More

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Killeen, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

This place was recommended by our hotel staff. We were seated immediately. Food was great. Atmosphere was great. Service was great. There was a waiter that was serenading customers for a tip; he was good. Who cares if it's "for tourists". It was recommended and it was great.

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Cheshire, CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

We have eaten here quite a few times in the past 10 years on our way to Florida and it seems to be declining somewhat. We used to see a lot of local people who knew the waiters and each other, and now it looked like tourists. The atmosphere is friendly and waitstaff efficient. Food is generally good, but not... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Bennie's has been a favorite spot for visitors to the island for decades. I've eaten some of the best steak in my life here, and also had the absolute worst. Most of the time, Bennie's is a hit...there's a roaring fire in the fireplace in the winter and it's fun to cozy up to a comfort meal and a good... More

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See 4 more reviews by Justpeachyingeorgia for Saint Simons Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Started visiting Bennies over 10 years ago. Its history and atmosphere is one of a kind on the island. Hand cut steaks and seafood are very good. We recently went on the Friday night oyster roast and had a great time.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Went for a special valentines dinner. The service was awful! Salad was pitiful. Didnt get our rolls til the dinner was almost there. Asked for more rolls and never recieved them. Ordered the grilled chicken and recieved this nasty half chicken covered in onions that I couldn't even talk myself into eating. Drove over an hour to get there just... More

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