Benson's Eating Drinking Emporium

Benson’s is THE Walker staple. Don’t expect “heaven on earth”, be reasonable- They cater late at night and all through the day. Many choices that are comfortable and safe for the northern demographic. Family friendly, group friendly, or even a little intimate ; Food is GOOD. Drinks full bar- margaritas are a no. But that’s me. I can always get me another mixed drink! And they are great! Staff is BOMB. *STAFF* LOVE~ I love them all- so great at what they do. I can only imagine the stress and pressure they endure as a constantly successful establishment and as hospitality workers but they all always remain genuine, kind and professional AND attentive.

Great chili and great service Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Great Pizza

Had to give 1 star but should really be ZERO stars!!!! On Saturday October 14th we stopped in to get some lunch. We entered and seated ourselves. It was not crazy busy, plenty of tables to be had. It was 15 minutes before we were acknowledged and brought menus. After another 5 minutes another server came to our table and asked what we wanted to order. We replied that we just were given menus so we need a moment but asked for ice waters. She returned with our water and we ordered a bacon cheeseburger and a chicken bacon wrap, 35 minutes later our order arrived. Let 's just say, the fries were good. The burger was sub par, no real flavor and the bacon was fatty and rubbery. The chicken and bacon in the wrap was disgusting! The very first bite was mushy,soft fatty piece of chicken and the bacon was also fatty, I could squish it easily it was so fatty- probably not really chicken but pressed pieces of scraps made to look like pieces of chicken. I took all the meat out of the wrap and discarded onto the tray it arrived on. The chicken was similar to the gross pieces you can buy out of the freezer at Walmart and heat up to put in something. The chicken and bacon must be the lowest grade of junk this establishment purchases. The server eventually brought our bill (which didn 't make much sense when comparing to the menu as to how it was presented price wise) but whatever at that point. She never brought water refills or asked how the meal was even though she looked at the tray with the nasty chicken and bacon on it. We told the chicken was disgusting and that the management should be notified about this and stop using it. She said she 'd mention it but really didn 't seem to care, which we get as she just works there, it 's not really her problem. We paid the bill and left. We will not make the mistake to ever spend our money here again. For those writing raving reviews- either you 're catching them on a good day with better food choices/product, your standards aren 't very high to begin with or the choice for establishments are so low grade around there that people are convincing themselves its good food when it really isnt. Even a dog wouldn 't eat that chicken or bacon. Just being honest, nothing personal. More people need to do the same so others can make a fair decision to eat at these establishments and spend their hard earned money there. Skip going here, choices aren 't great in Walker but anything would be better than this choice.

Beautiful atmosphere in the adult bar, somehow childish in the dining area in the summer. Good pizza. Beautiful tap beer like Bells and local Leech Lake. More low-key in low season.