Benjis French Basque Restaurant

05/22/2026

The Bakersfield Basque Picnic is this weekend, and the fit check is mandatory. Represent your favorite spot while you're out enjoying the music and culture. Grab a Benji’s shirt and a matching hat at the restaurant to elevate your festival style.

05/21/2026

The Bakersfield Basque Festival is this weekend at the Kern County Basque Club, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

If you’re planning to join us, here are a few important updates to help you plan ahead:

Reservations: Highly recommended all weekend, especially for Saturday night.

Sunday Hours: We will be closed for lunch but open for dinner @ 5pm.

See you this weekend!

05/10/2026

Happy Ama’s Day!

Today we honor the heart of the Basque home. To all the incredible mothers who inspire us, lead us, and keep our traditions alive, we raise a glass of wine to you!

Wishing you a day filled with love, family, and joy.

Zorionak Amas!

📸 Captured Moment: Benji, standing beside his Ama, with the Arduain family gathered around her.

04/28/2026

Thank You, Kern County!

We are incredibly honored to be named Favorite Basque Restaurant in The Bakersfield Californian’s Best of Kern Readers' Choice Poll!

Sharing our culture and traditions with the community is a privilege, and we are so grateful for your continued support and for making us a part of your family dinners and celebrations.

From the bottom of our hearts—Mil Esker! ---

04/03/2026

Benji’s Basque Restaurant will be closed on Easter Sunday so our staff can join their family and friends on their egg hunts!

Don’t wait until Sunday to celebrate! Come join us on Friday or Saturday to kick off your holiday weekend the Basque way. We hope your Easter is full of joy.

03/16/2026

Mark your calendars!

One day only! The luck of the Irish is at Benji’s. This Tuesday, March 17th, treat yourself to our famous Corned Beef & Cabbage. Perfectly seasoned and served hot, it's the festive flavor you've been waiting for!

🍀 Available for In-House Dining Only 🍀

Gather your friends and join us for a St. Patty’s Day tradition you won’t want to miss.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

We’re honored to be nominated in two categories for the KGET Golden Empire Awards:

Favorite Place to Eat
Vote here: www.kget.com/golden-empire-awards/ #/gallery/525992411

Favorite Place to Work
Vote here: www.kget.com/golden-empire-awards/ #/gallery/523542738

If you love Benji’s as much as we do, we would truly appreciate your vote! You can vote once per day, so don’t forget to come back and vote again.

Voting ends April 3, so be sure to get your votes in before time runs out.

Thank you for supporting our restaurant, our team, and our Basque traditions.

Mil Esker! (Thank you!)

03/03/2026

Today is the last day to cast your vote for Benji’s as the Best Basque Restaurant!

We are so proud to share our heritage and food with Kern County, and your support means the world to us.

👉 Follow the link to vote:
www.bakersfield.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery/515942770

Mil Esker! (Thank you!)

02/27/2026

It’s Friday… and you know what that means

Our fresh, in-house made Clam Chowder is ready and waiting for you at Benji’s Basque Restaurant!

Made from scratch and served hot, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend.

But remember — it’s only available on Fridays, so don’t miss out!