The Benton Club
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402 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501 - 816-232-6719
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Lisa Logan
The Benton Club is a members-only club, and one must be nominated and supported by 2 club sponsors in order to join. It is also available for rent on special ocassions to certain other clubs, and to those celebrating special private events like weddings, anniversaries, etc.. While the atmosphere is always Old World and comforting, some members have expressed frustration at being hit up with automatically applied financial assessments during their membership to pay for ongoing maintenance issues for the 1887 building, which is actually a modification of three 1880's era homes which have been strung together into the present entity. The Club, whose original focus was on networking among downtown businessmen and medical/legal professionals, is open to members and guests for lunch and dinner several days per week. It offers drinks at the legendary bar both before, and after, the main meal. Tablecloths, flowers, and centerpieces add to the luxurious ambience of the overall dining experience. The quality of the food has varied over the years---ranging from merely mediocre to excellent---and can be unpredictable at times, having prompted some (mostly younger) members to resign and look elsewhere for an upscale Club experience with fewer obligatory assessments and more easily predictable food outcomes. For those members who choose to stay, however, the benefits of membership in a homelike environment far outweigh the drawbacks, and they continue to enjoy relaxed and unhurried dining in a cozy downtown atmosphere of elegance with their friends of like mind. Being a member or an invited guest to the club is an absolutely unique and unforgettable experience, as there is no place else in town to absorb as much history, camaraderie, and pleasure as at The Benton Club.
Apr 2nd, 2024 -
Sean Scobee
Nov 19th, 2023 -
Julie Purvis
Outstanding. This glorious old building is great for our important gatherings. We love the atmosphere.
Jul 4th, 2023 -
Tim Lager
Jun 6th, 2023 -
Maddy Williams
Awesome
May 20th, 2023
Contact Info
- 816-232-6719
- [email protected]
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for The Benton Club?
A The phone number for The Benton Club is: 816-232-6719.
Q Where is The Benton Club located?
A The Benton Club is located at 402 N 7th St, Saint Joseph, MO 64501
Q What is the internet address for The Benton Club?
A The website (URL) for The Benton Club is: https://thebentonclub.com/
Q How big is The Benton Club?
A The Benton Club employs approximately 11-20 people.
Q Is there a key contact at The Benton Club?
A You can contact Linda Witt at 816-232-6719.
Q What days are The Benton Club open?
A The Benton Club is open:
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Q How is The Benton Club rated?
A The Benton Club has a 4.7 Star Rating from 49 reviewers.
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( 49 Reviews )Lisa Logan on Google
The Benton Club is a members-only club, and one must be nominated and supported by 2 club sponsors in order to join. It is also available for rent on special ocassions to certain other clubs, and to those celebrating special private events like weddings, anniversaries, etc..
While the atmosphere is always Old World and comforting, some members have expressed frustration at being hit up with automatically applied financial assessments during their membership to pay for ongoing maintenance issues for the 1887 building, which is actually a modification of three 1880's era homes which have been strung together into the present entity.
The Club, whose original focus was on networking among downtown businessmen and medical/legal professionals, is open to members and guests for lunch and dinner several days per week. It offers drinks at the legendary bar both before, and after, the main meal. Tablecloths, flowers, and centerpieces add to the luxurious ambience of the overall dining experience.
The quality of the food has varied over the years---ranging from merely mediocre to excellent---and can be unpredictable at times, having prompted some (mostly younger) members to resign and look elsewhere for an upscale Club experience with fewer obligatory assessments and more easily predictable food outcomes.
For those members who choose to stay, however, the benefits of membership in a homelike environment far outweigh the drawbacks, and they continue to enjoy relaxed and unhurried dining in a cozy downtown atmosphere of elegance with their friends of like mind.
Being a member or an invited guest to the club is an absolutely unique and unforgettable experience, as there is no place else in town to absorb as much history, camaraderie, and pleasure as at The Benton Club.
Sean Scobee on Google
Julie Purvis on Google
Outstanding. This glorious old building is great for our important gatherings. We love the atmosphere.
Tim Lager on Google
Maddy Williams on Google
Awesome