Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen brings a warm, welcoming dining experience to Harrisburg, PA, where thoughtful service, memorable flavors, and a comfortable atmosphere come together to create a place guests are eager to return to.
Located at 1708 Fairmont Dr, this restaurant has earned an outstanding 4.80 out of 5 rating from 587 reviews, reflecting the consistently high-quality experience customers have come to expect.
Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, brunch, dinner, or dessert, Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen offers the kind of fresh, made-with-care dining that turns an ordinary meal into something special. From solo dining to evenings out with friends, the setting is designed to feel inviting, stylish, and easy to enjoy.
Guests can choose the dining style that fits their needs best, with convenient takeaway, dine-in, and delivery options available. The menu and beverage offerings are equally appealing, featuring comfort food, healthy options, small plates, coffee, alcohol, beer, cocktails, happy-hour drinks, and a great selection of wine.
Signature highlights such as great beer selection, great cocktails, great dessert, great wine list, and local specialties make the experience even more compelling, giving diners plenty to look forward to with every visit.
With a bar on site, table service, and a reputation for serving satisfying meals throughout the day, Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen is well suited for both relaxed weekday meals and special nights out. Dinner reservations are recommended, and the business accepts reservations to help make planning simple and convenient.
Accessibility and guest comfort are also a clear priority. The restaurant offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access, helping ensure a welcoming experience for a wide range of guests.
Additional amenities such as restroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add to the overall convenience, while accepted payment methods including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments make checkout easy and flexible. With a cozy, romantic, and trendy atmosphere, Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen creates the right backdrop for everything from casual gatherings to date nights.
It is a place where quality food, attentive service, and a polished yet comfortable setting come together to make every visit feel worthwhile.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Crispy smashed fingerlings, fried peppers, crema, pickled garlic, charred corn, cotija, fresh cilantro.
Smoked - shaved top round, peppers, onions, beer cheese, pepper relish, fresh scallion.
Whipped ricotta, brown butter, pickled grapes, prosciutto, hazelnuts
Cumin peppercorn crust, compressed watermelon, peanuts, herbs
Wonton chips, chopped tuna, bulgogi marinade, kimchi, gochujang aioli, guacamole, pickled radish, fresh cilantro
Marinated eggs, mayo, chili crisp, Szechuan peanuts, fresh scallion.
Ancho rubbed - grilled grouper. Jicama slaw, mango habanero crema, flour tortillas
Chili-braised pork belly, charred pineapple, jicama slaw, salsa verde, sweet onion, flour tortillas
Fresh burrata cheese, smoked tomato jam, pesto, asparagus salad, pickled shallots
Pork meatballs | creamy parmesan polenta, house red sauce, pesto, parmesan, basil
Chopped lettuce, Soppressata, provolone, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, braised chickpeas, red onion, oregano dressing, duck fat focaccia croutons.
Super lump crab, charred sweet corn, roasted cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chili cream, parmesan, fresh pasta, lemon, garlic bread
Braised chickpeas, kale, brown butter parmesan, lemon, garlic bread
Rich chicken and sage ragu, fresh, roasted carrots & cremini mushroom, parmesan-thyme buttery biscuit, crispy sage
Marinated grilled chicken cutlet, smoked tomato jam, lemon-Calabrian chili aioli, dressed greens, onions, provolone on garlic asiago bread
8oz steak burger | cooper sharp cheese, fried onions, bacon, iceberg, tomato, H&B sauce, potato roll - served with fries.
Crispy skin salmon, Harissa citrus glaze, farro salad, asparagus parmigiana, preserved lemon relish
Smoked & roasted meatloaf, sweet and savory stout onion glaze, crispy smashed fingerlings, asparagus parmigiana, crispy onions
Sauteed peppers, onions, ginger & scallions served sizzling in house bulgogi with melted mozzarella
Aromatic green curry with coconut milk, peppers, onions, carrots, seasoned rice, 'chicken fried' maitake mushroom, scallions, cilantro **Vegan
Seared tuna, sushi rice, mango, cucumber salad, pickled red cabbage, gochujang, aioli, avocado, ponzu, cilantro, scallions
16oz bone-in angus reserve ribeye, moody blue compound butter, cremini mushroom, crispy fingerling potatoes, asparagus parmigiana
Blackened Grouper | Served with succotash (bacon), smoked cherry tomato, lemon kalamata aioli
Greek marinated grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, chick peas, pickled red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta, pepperoncini, farro salad, lemon thyme vinaigrette
Alfredo or red sauce, garlic bread
Served with fries
Cooper sharp cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, on potato roll
Rich chocolate cake infused with coffee, layered with raspberry milk crumb + finished house-made peanut butter buttercream. This special recipe comes from the grandmother of our cook, Taylor
Banana Crème Brûlée topped with vanilla wafers and brûléed bananas **served in house only
Hear from our valued guests
Had an incredible dining experience at Benaiahs! From the moment we sat down, everything felt elevated and thoughtfully curated. The cocktails alone deserve everything, I had a non alcoholic drink- it was delicious. Every bite felt like comfort and fine dining combined. The plates are hearty and beautifully prepared. The ambiance was classy yet warm 😮💨 prices are reasonable, we had appetizers, 4 drinks, two entrees and it was less than $150 👏🏽 service was on point, the waitress was really nice and made us feel welcomed. One of my favs places currently.
We made reservations for me and six of my friends for brunch. We were seated promptly. Large parking lot and a variety of items are on their brunch menu. I ordered the brunch burger with fries. The fries were seasoned perfectly and crisp to perfection, burger was juicy and flavorful and roll was nice and soft. Probably one of the best burger and fries combos I have ever had. Friends at the table ordered French toast, breakfast sandwich and breakfast tacos and everyone said their meals and drinks were very good. We had terrific service from Tina and we are all looking forward to returning for dinner sometime soon. Please note for parties over six people there is an automatic 22% gratuity fee applied to all of the bills. They did separate checks for our party (which was greatly appreciated) and this was listed on the bill. If you wish to add more of a tip you may and are giving the option, but please know a nice tip was already included on the bill.
Five stars simply aren't enough for Benaiah's Scratch Kitchen. Our experience went far beyond great food and excellent service. A member of our party has ulcerative colitis, which makes dining out incredibly challenging. Most restaurants either can't or won't accommodate the dietary restrictions that come with this condition. At Benaiah's, the response was completely different. The manager, chef, and entire staff were genuinely happy to work with us to create a custom meal that was safe to eat. We never felt like we were inconveniencing anyone. Instead, they treated our request with kindness, understanding, and professionalism. For anyone living with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or other digestive conditions that make eating out stressful, Benaiah's Scratch Kitchen is a restaurant you can trust. Their willingness to prepare a customized dish gave us something that's hard to find when you have a chronic illness; the confidence to enjoy a meal without unnecessary worry. The food was delicious, the hospitality was exceptional, and the compassion shown by everyone on the team made the experience truly memorable. Thank you to the manager, chef, and staff for proving that outstanding restaurants don't just serve great food—they genuinely care about their guests. We will absolutely be back, and we hope others with special dietary needs will give Benaiah's Scratch Kitchen the opportunity to earn their trust as well.
It was our first time here and we can't wait to return. We had a lovely meal. My favorite appetizer was the meatball dish with fresh basil. The flavors were so vibrant. My husband's ribeye was cooked perfectly and seasoned well too. The customer service there was above and beyond! Thanks for making our night out so enjoyable.
Food, atmosphere and service were excellent! We went for happy hour drinks and we loved our appetizers and meal- Philly cheesesteak eggrolls were fantastic! Crab pappardelle and Thai green curry were delicious
They offer a unique and appealing menu. The spare ribs were cooked perfectly and were delicious as well as the Green Thai Curry and Crab Pasta. Service was friendly and attentive. The specialty drinks were great too!
I was looking for a venue to celebrate my better half's birthday and came across Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen through a Google search. From the moment I called to make a reservation, everything was seamless and easy. We visited a week before the event and immediately loved the setup. The servers were incredibly kind, and the manager was very accommodating, which gave me confidence that we chose the right place. On the day of the celebration, they allowed us to decorate the space and were so supportive throughout. The service was outstanding, and the food was absolutely superb. Our friends kept asking how we found this place because they had such a great experience as well. That alone says a lot! I will definitely be recommending Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen to others and will absolutely be back for future date nights.
What a hidden gem this place turned out to be. Terrific atmosphere. Very spacious and clean. We went for brunch on a Sunday morning. It was not busy so service was quick. The menu is small but there is something for everyone. The food was delicious. I will definitely plan on coming back to try their dinner menu.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere and space, the staff is friendly, the service is attentive but the food is exceptional! Both the cocktails and food are very creative, presented artfully and really delicious. The pasta dishes are crazy flavorful…two serving sizes available and the small portions are generous! The potato appetizer and the fried green tomato appetizer are incredible beautiful and delicious. Banana pudding crème brûlée is also very good and a nice finish.
This place was absolutely amazing! Hands down in the top 5 restaurant meals I have experienced as an adult. What is pictured is the fried green tomatoes - what a dish, it had many different flavors that just worked so well together. I also had the meatloaf - and this is not your grandmother's meatloaf, because its so much better. I called it an elevated version of a classic home cooked meal. The meatloaf was full of flavor and extremely moist. My friend had the crab pasta dish - not pictured, but it was so incredible. The freshly made pasta makes you want to never eat store bought pasta again. We ended our night with the banana pudding creme brulee, and it was a yummy top off!
Common questions about Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen is located at 1708 Fairmont Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States, Harrisburg, PA 17111, United States.
You can reach Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen by calling +1 717-982-6003.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 587 customer reviews.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following service options: Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following crowd: Groups.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Benaiahs Scratch Kitchen features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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