Benjamin’s Great Cows And Crabs Menu – Forest, VA

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Forest, VA

Based on 686 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Benjamin's Great Cows And Crabs 24551

Address:
14900 Forest Rd, Forest, VA 24551

Phone: (434) 534-6077

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
5–8 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

Signature Things to Share
Calamari
Flash fried squid rings and marinara.
$12.00
‘Red Neck’ Nachos Y’all!
House chips, slow-smoked pulled pork BBQ, smoked Gouda, chipotle ranch and BBQ sauce, scallions, jalapeños and tobacco onions.
$10.00
Caprese Bruschetta
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto oil, garlic toast points, balsamic reduction.
$12.00
Benjamin’s Sampler $16.00
Steamed Peel-N-Eat Shrimp
House cocktail sauce.
$13.00
Soups & Salads
Benjamin’s House Salad
Chopped Romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped bacon, Cheddar Jack cheese, tobacco onions and house-made croutons.
$5.00
Traditional Caesar Salad
Hearts of Romaine, shaved Parmesan, house-made croutons with creamy Caesar dressing.
$5.00
Santa Fe Grilled Chicken Salad
Chopped Romaine, fire roasted corn and black beans, Cheddar Jack cheeses, tomatoes, tobacco onions, crispy tortillas and jalapeños.
$10.00
Caprese Spinach Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto oil, balsamic reduction.
$5.00
Lighter Fare
Cajun Chicken Sandwich
Sweet baby rays, bacon and smoked gouda cheese with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, martins potato roll. Served with 1 side.
$13.00
Chicken BLT Wrap
Sliced grilled chicken breast wrapped with lettuce, tomato, bacon and Cheddar Jack cheeses. Served with 1 side.
$12.00
Texas BBQ Sandwich
Smoked, slow cooked pulled pork, sweet baby rays, American cheese, jalapenos and tobacco onions, served with pickle on a martin’s potato roll. Served with 1 side.
$13.00
Chicken Tenderloin Platter
Southern fried chicken strips, tavern fries, slaw and house honey mustard sauce. Served with 1 side.
$15.00
Caprese Chicken Wrap
Spinach, grilled chicken, fresh Mozzarella, tomato, basil pesto oil, balsamic reduction. Served with 1 side.
$12.00
Chicken Parmesan Sammie
Italian breaded chicken breast, ciabatta, marinara,
Mozzarella, shaved Parmesan.
$13.00
Uncle Mike’s Fish & Chips
Panko crusted catfish fillets, served with tavern fries, slaw and tartar sauce.
$17.00
Angus Burgers
Black & Blue Bacon Jam Burger
Cajun grilled Angus beef, Blue cheese, Benton’s bacon jam. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on buttered Martin’s potato roll. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
$14.00
Grilled Cheeseburger
Grilled Angus beef with American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on buttered Martin’s potato roll. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
$13.00
Virginia Wagyu Cheeseburger
Local purebred Wagyu, pan-seared with American cheese. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on buttered Martin’s potato roll. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
$15.00
Death Burger
Cajun grilled Angus beef with Carolina reaper sauce, jalapeños, Cheddar-Jack cheese, tobacco onions. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on buttered Martin’s potato roll. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
$14.00
Southern Burger
Grilled Angus beef with smoked pork BBQ, BBQ sauce, American cheese, pickles, onion ring and coleslaw. Served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle on buttered Martin’s potato roll. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness.
$14.00
Pastas
Surf-N-Turf Pasta
Blue crab, shrimp, beef tenderloin, mushrooms, scallions, tomatoes, smoked Gouda cream sauce. Served with garlic toast.
$24.00
Chicken Parmesan Pasta
Italian breaded chicken breast, basil marinara, fresh Mozzarella, basil pesto, shaved Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
$19.00
Santa Fe
Fire-roasted corn and black beans, green onions, tomatoes, cajun cream sauce, crispy tortillas, Cheddar-Jack. Served with garlic toast.
$19.00
Shrimp & Lobster Veloute
Asparagus, mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, shaved Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
$24.00
Entrees
Grilled Angus Rib Eye
Marbled for tenderness, aged, seasoned and flame grilled and topped with garlic herb butter. Entrees served with 2 sides.
$28.00
Angus Filet Of Beef
Hand-cut beef tenderloin, grilled and topped with garlic herb butter. Entrees served with 2 sides.
$29.00
Benjamin’s Crab Cakes
House-made blue crab cakes, roasted red pepper remoulade. Entrees served with 2 sides.
$28.00
Fish On A Pier
Cedar planked and brown sugar glazed Atlantic salmon fillet, grilled over open flame. Entrees served with 2 sides.
$23.00
Smothered Cheesy Chicken
Fried chicken tenderloins or grilled chicken breast chunks, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, Gouda, Cheddar Jack, scallions. Entrees served with 2 sides.
$18.00
Smothered Cheesy Chicken Over Pasta
Fried chicken tenderloins or grilled chicken breast chunks, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, Gouda, Cheddar Jack, scallions.
$18.00
Seafood Platter
Pick 3 (no duplicates) grilled shrimp, uncle mike’s catfish, pan-seared or blackened salmon, fried shrimp, peel-n-eat shrimp, calamari. Served with hushpuppies.
$28.00
Signature Sides
Idaho Baked Potato $4.00
Tavern Fries $4.00
House Potato Chips $4.00
Coleslaw $4.00
Vegetable Du Jour $4.00
Sautéed Garlicky Spinach $4.00
Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms $4.00
Sweet Potato Fries $5.00
Benton’s Bacon Jam Brussels Sprouts $5.00
Beer Battered Onion Rings $6.00

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Reviews

katherine ashley
First time there and I have no complaints! Small location but the inside is nice, we didn’t have a wait, the food was delicious with huge servings and our waitress was great. Definitely recommend the nachos and their bacon jam brussel sprouts Will definitely be going back soon

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william clark
One of the best outdoor seating restaurants in the Lynchburg forest area. Great radiant heaters in a enclosed deck. Amazing brunch options. High quality ingredients and a skilled staff. It’s pretty special.

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Alexander Jackson
Notice anything weird about this picture? Yeah, thats a hex nut in my boss’ caesar salad. I recommended this place to him and his family and told him it was one of the best places to eat in lynchburg with excellent customer service. I was wrong. How does a hex nut even end up in your food? She took the salad off the bill and offered free dessert to the entire table then charged for all but one. This is embarrassing and hopefully Benjamin’s does better in the future.

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Sarah Rives
My husband and I were excited to try this place, but were unfortunately disappointed at the quality of the food.

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Skyrim Shuffle
First time visiting this quaint restaurant. It is very unassuming from the outside, and you could pass it in the blink of an eye. The inside is small, however they have a large patio that is partially covered. The scenery is lovely to look at, and there are cute plants everywhere (which I loved).

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Angie Wildermuth
Anytime we come thru VA we try to have a plan on stopping in to eat and seeing Mama Sue & Ben. Visited last night on our way home to Knoxville. Zach was great at the bar. Enjoyed talking with Melissa & Chris as well. Rose(I believe that’s the correct name, forgive me if not) with your cute polka dot hairband, always a pleasure to see your smiling face and that you remember us. The New York strip was FABULOUS! Didn’t get any dessert last night. Missed seeing Mama Sue, hopefully next time. Thanks Ben!!!

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Melissa Wolfe
Great experience! Seated right away with 8 people. Excellent service. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits!! Chicken wings are awesome too! You won’t be disappointed!

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Jayson Norris
Always a great meal here. We love their Redneck Nachos and their Sante Fe salad is great. Been eating here for years and it’s always fantastic. Highly recommend.

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Matt Youngs
I have gone here for dinner before, the atmosphere, staff and food where great. We had burgers and the Cowboy nachos. The price for dinner wasn’t bad.

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Daniel Chimenti
The Redneck nachos are popular for a reason; they were good! The Death burger was also great. All of our other food was also good as well, except the sweet potato fries were a little burnt

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