Bensons Grill & Bar in Insel Poel

Delicious food (including vegetarian burger options)! Friendly service! Lovely atmosphere! With a cool kids' play area. We felt very comfortable!

Phenomenal burger creations. We visited here twice during our vacation on Poel and were not disappointed either time. Great and very friendly, attentive service and delicious food. Reservations are recommended. The hosts didn't give the impression that they didn't like children—quite the opposite. However, they handle reservations with great sensitivity and expertise. Apparently, they've gained considerable experience in the past with guests from various institutions when it comes to behavior and upbringing. I also couldn't identify any visiting groups of any political persuasion. They were simply guests who appreciate good food and friendly service. Even if the island of Poel doesn't have much to offer other than peace and nature, it at least has damn good burgers!

It was a very nice evening. The service was very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, and everything tasted great. We are very satisfied and would gladly come back.

We've been there twice with our dog. I've never experienced a restaurant that treats canine guests so carefully! All the canine guests were separated into different "corners" so there was no stress. Many burgers are available, including super-tasty vegetarian patties. Everything was absolutely delicious! The service was very friendly, but not intrusive. If we go on holiday here again, we'll be happy to come back 😋

Very tasty burgers with a great atmosphere :) and very friendly staff. Highly recommended.

We visited the restaurant based on the good reviews. And it was just right. The food was incredibly delicious! And we were absolutely thrilled. The feta cheese dip was especially recommended. The burgers were also simply fantastic.

Super friendly service, the ambiance is a bit dated, but I've rarely had such a good burger. Highly recommended.

Beautiful place, good burgers, and a really great play area for kids.

Been here again, still great burgers 🍔 and very friendly team😊

We had some really good burgers here, our dog was allowed to come along, and the service was very friendly and attentive. Even though it doesn't look like it from the outside, it was very nice there. Thank you.

Very tasty food and super friendly staff.

Really tasty burgers on offer, absolutely recommended, nice, friendly service

I highly recommend BENSONS. When everything else on the island closes at 8 p.m., you can still enjoy a leisurely meal here. The service is very commendably friendly and attentive. The burgers, just like their namesake, are expertly prepared and truly delicious. The salads are also delicious. Simply fantastic! We'll be back.

The best burgers on the island. A must for anyone who loves burgers. We've been going there regularly for years. Great atmosphere and, above all, great food. We've tried almost everything, and everything has been great.

Burgers and fries were very tasty

Nice, simple, cool atmosphere, especially the old "Barkas." The friendly staff are very helpful and try to get everything done. The burgers and super tasty. And the drinks are delicious. 100% recommended. 👍😇😉

Super delicious burger. One of the best I've ever eaten! The meat and ingredients were practically an explosion of flavor. And the onion rings were just as good! Delicious cocktails and super friendly service; you didn't have to wait long and were constantly asked if everything was okay and if you wanted to order anything else. I'd be happy to go back.

Super delicious burgers, very friendly service. Special praise goes to Katja and Maren.

Great burgers, very juicy, and a great bun. The sides were okay. Next time, I'll go for two burgers. ;-)

The food is excellent! The ambiance isn't so great, with the unwanted mosquitoes, and the fact that nothing is being done about them! Even the staff has been bitten! It's always best to make a reservation, and no, you can't expect any kind of accommodating service here, although it's possible! Oh, and there's no thank you for the tip either! It's better to keep your expectations of the staff as low as possible! If it weren't for the many drawbacks, the review would have been better!

Best burger ever...100 percent recommended!

Delicious burgers. Attentive service. For families: There's a play area with a drawing table. The women's restroom has a sturdy changing table, and there are plenty of highchairs available. Points deducted for the area in front of the restrooms. It's messy and looks a bit dirty. The highchairs would also appreciate a damp cloth.

Wow, awesome burger, unbelievably tasty... do it, you're doing yourself a favor 👍

Friendly and attentive staff Food delicious and fresh

Very good burgers, and the appetizers are also incredibly delicious. The atmosphere is cool. The staff is super friendly. Unfortunately, we were overcharged for two large Alsters (€11.00), because we only noticed it late in the evening (we took the bill with us and didn't look at it until much later). We're heading home this morning; otherwise, we would have complained; it certainly wasn't intentional... We consider it a very generous tip. Still, highly recommended, just maybe check the bill first 😉

The burgers were very good, but unfortunately, the wait was quite long. No food without a reservation. I imagine a cozy dinner to be a little different. It is and will always be a sports ground pub.

We were there with a larger group including three small children, and the indoor play area was simply fantastic. The service was excellent and the food was really good.

Great burgers! Friendly service! Awesome ambiance. Don't let the exterior look bother you 😉, it's worth it.

Ate the best burger in the world! Great service! We'll definitely be back! Thanks for the lovely evening! Best regards, Johnny and Sandra

We just ate at Bensons (not for the first time) and "actually" had a great and fun time! The service, provided by a very charming and attentive waitress, along with the manager, was sensational – the food is even served on preheated dishes, something you rarely see these days – fantastic! We sat next to the play area, where children play and are a bit louder (we even had a child with us who was very happy about this opportunity). However, the general acoustics are and were difficult to bear, because the dining room is still lacking sound-absorbing elements! Nevertheless, we would gladly come back and hope for a somewhat quieter "conversational atmosphere" in the future.

Ideal for families with children, very large play area.... great, keep it up

We were invited here for a special birthday. Despite the restaurant being packed, the service was very attentive and friendly. The burgers are simply amazing! Thank you for the wonderful evening we were able to spend with you. We'd love to come back! One star deducted for the somewhat dirty back area near the restroom. It could be better 😉

Beautiful place to feast and good music in the background 👌 It was a fantastic evening for us, thank you very much 🤘 Even after a year of abstinence, it's still amazing. Perfect service and amazing food. It's simply fantastic that you've been able to establish your concept 👌 Thank you so much, Sebastian and family 🤘

Excellent burgers 🤩👍🏻 , the food tastes consistently good and is all freshly prepared. Highly recommended 👍🏻

The burger was delicious and fresh. The patty is also homemade, and the buns aren't your average supermarket buns. Highly recommended, and I'll be back 😊

Great food and very good service, highly recommended.

Delicious food and very friendly service. Highly recommended.

The burgers and salads are simply amazing! Freshly prepared, with their own burger buns, and great service—we love coming to Bensons! The team and the location are also very kid-friendly.

Super delicious burgers and sweet potato fries with a variety of dips. There are also special dishes for kids on the menu. The service is also really good!

Nice atmosphere, very friendly staff and the best burgers we have ever eaten!!!!!

The cheese and bacon burgers with steakhouse fries were delicious. The atmosphere was cool and relaxed. We felt very comfortable and would gladly return. Highly recommended.

Super delicious😋!!! A good alternative to fish. Hopefully, Bensons will stay on the island for a long time!!

The burgers are simply amazing..

As already mentioned, the food and service were really excellent. But we were shocked when we wanted to pay by card and were able to. The card reader had a box saying: tip 10%, 20%, or 30% of the total, or refuse. Since we had the tip ready, we pressed "refuse." That gave me a strange feeling. I hadn't realized such a thing existed until then—that you could deduct tips directly from your card. The way it was before was better; otherwise, you feel pressured. Tipping is important, but it has to be voluntary.

Delicious burgers. Friendly staff.

We've been there several times now, and I've tried a variety of dishes, and I've always been impressed. Everything is handmade, fresh, and incredibly delicious! We always enjoy coming back to this wonderful restaurant with its friendly and attentive staff. Keep up the good work!

Hello Really good Good ideas Good cooperation Delicious food Friendly Polite Great Unfortunately, we live about 800 km away and happened to come to you today, of course without a reservation. Good menu Good drinks Greetings, Daniela and Marcel Hager Please answer in the owner's own words 🙏

We ate burgers at Bensons Grill & Bar during our vacation. Delicious and highly recommended if you're on the island of Poel. We were particularly pleased with the gluten-free version, which should definitely be mentioned on the website, as we searched for gluten-free restaurants online and Bensons wasn't mentioned.

It was delicious! It's great that you can also order vegetarian burgers!

Friendly staff, quaint interior, children are welcome, food is great, would definitely go back

Tastes delicious, burger and Benson's fries are A1, I'll be back 👍🏻 great service

We had a lovely evening at Bensons. The restaurant has the charm of an old clubhouse, which it can't shake despite (or because of) the numerous decorations. You have to like it, but it gives a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere. The service was also very friendly and there was a good beer selection. The burger patty was a bit tough, but otherwise the burger was well composed.

Very cool restaurant, delicious burgers, courteous service.

Rarely have I had such good burgers and the fries were super tasty. The ambience is beautifully decorated in an American diner style and the service is super friendly. I can only recommend it.

The burgers are good, the rest and the ambience have room for improvement. Nudging with 10% as the lower limit is quite a disgrace...

Unfortunately we were there because of a bereavement but the service is really very good and very nice

I had dinner here a while ago and the burgers were delicious.

Really very tasty burgers! Also nice and fast service and the children's corner is awesome!

Great restaurant. Highly recommended

You can really enjoy a really good burger plus extras here. You just want to go back and bite someone else next time. Rolls made by hand and with our own recipe, great combinations and, honestly, prices that match the dish. I can't specialize in one recommendation because there's something about everything there. I just liked the sheep's cheese dip for the fries, for example. The bar really has a tip too 😏 The menus are always being developed a little further and changed or rather expanded, there is no standstill there. So if you're on the island of Poel it's definitely worth a look and lunch or dinner. If it stays with just one ^^ I can please imagine 😂

The burgers 🍔 are soooo delicious. The long wait in summer is worth it. It's best to reserve in advance and, if it's convenient, go in the early afternoon straight after it opens.

Were there with the family, there is a play area for children. Food is for connoisseurs! Service is really great with the service cube, press then the service comes and you can pay or order. Were there on two consecutive days, really great. Unfortunately it was unknown before. See you! 😃

Very tasty burgers and the salads are also recommended!

Very tasty burgers and top service. There are various games such as darts, table football or bowling alleys and there is also a very cozy smoking room.

Great atmosphere, very tasty cocktails and snacks...

Very tasty...cool burger selection...the service was really cool and had a fresh, funny attitude. We liked it...nice, relaxed atmosphere. Starter was awesome. It smelled really nice and was extremely tasty. For the main course there was a great burger, which left me extremely full. All in all, a really great, tasty evening. Gladly again.

Great team. Something completely different. Children also feel comfortable. Really good meal. Thanks. Bls "same"

Tastiest burger far and wide, very friendly service and not a long wait. Highly recommended

Bensons Grill & Bar on the island of Poel is an absolute highlight for all burger lovers and nostalgics. The burgers are of outstanding quality and the different sauce concepts make every dish a taste experience. The ambience is a successful mix of 90s charm and modern design. The furnishings create a cozy atmosphere that invites you to linger. It feels like you're sitting in a time capsule and reminiscing about the good old days. The service is friendly and attentive and contributes to the overall positive atmosphere. Conclusion: Bensons Grill & Bar is more than just a simple burger joint. It is a place where you can enjoy good food in a unique ambience. Whether with friends, family or alone – you feel completely at home here. I highly recommend this place!

We were the first guests of the new year. The ambience and of course the food are simply excellent. Great variations. Staff super friendly. We've been to Poel many times and we'll definitely come back to eat next time! As a precaution, please pre-order again - so that nothing goes wrong. Greetings from Berlin

Wir können dieses Restaurant sehr empfehlen. Personal sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Hunde sind auch willkommen. Wir hatten Burger mit Pommes. War absolut in Ordnung. Wir kommen wieder.

The food is really great, no question about it. But the service staff makes you feel when you're not wanted or when you don't feel like working. I'm very disappointed with the service in terms of technology, it's a shame that they differentiate so much between the guests Not that you have to be treated as a second class citizen. In the end, we are happy that the bill was really forced on us. There's nothing to change about the food, but the service certainly is.

Inconspicuous from the outside. But delicious food

Very nice burger restaurant. Cozy, interesting facility. We were there before New Year's Eve and loved it so much that we ate there again on New Year's Day. A highlight of the island!

Delicious food. Highly recommended.

Today we spontaneously ate here on a recommendation and got the last table. The first impression of the atmosphere was that there is room for improvement here. Service was absolutely friendly and the food was absolutely delicious, very fresh. We had different tapas and different burgers and dessert. Prices moderate. Children and parents happy. We'll be back. 😊

We were completely satisfied with the food. It's just that you felt very unwelcome. The staff made it clear to us that they didn't want us there. Since we are guests from a health clinic and would like to try something nearby, it's a shame.

The food was very tasty. There is a vintage bus in the restaurant that serves as a play area for children. Unfortunately, this is not really what the operator wants, as several children playing can get a little louder. The children are also interrupted while playing and asked to clean up. Guests from the mother-child clinic are turned away by telephone. Since we reserved our table online in advance, they couldn't refuse us. We were forced to be served. After the meal, it was made clear to us that we were not wanted and that the waitress would like to call it a day.

When we asked for a table reservation, the unfriendly information was given that nothing was offered for the people from the Ostseeklinik. I find it very rude and disrespectful.

I called today on the recommendation of an island resident and wanted to reserve a table for 10 people. We would have been two families. I was first asked what the reason for the reservation was, then I explained that it was supposed to be a family reunion. I was then asked whether I was in the neighboring town for a mother-child treatment, which I honestly (stupidly) answered in the affirmative. I was then immediately told that they would not accept spa guests with children. Which I actually find very sad and shameful. There are only two of me there with my daughter, but the fact that we are two families with five children is not allowed there. Unfortunately I have to give this one star because I couldn't describe my impressions otherwise. But unfortunately that's not hospitable in my opinion. It's a shame, we would have liked to try it

We spontaneously came here for dinner today and were lucky to get a table! Reservations in advance are highly recommended! We were here with our 4-year-old daughter and the service was very friendly! Very child-friendly staff, very tasty food, nice atmosphere and an absolute recommendation from us!! Many thanks to the service team for the friendly approach and the kitchen for the delicious burgers!

Nice atmosphere, friendly and fast service. Recommended

An eye-catcher is the old GDR police car that has been converted into a children's playground. Delicious food, friendly, pretty waitresses who quickly brought what you wanted, all at reasonable prices. Gladly again!

We went there for dinner today with our son and our dog. We both had the chicken god once with fries and once with sweet potato fries. The junior rice pudding with cinnamon and sugar. The burger was a dream 😍the sweet potato fries were really good and the rice pudding was really great. The service is super friendly, the atmosphere is really great. The children have a large play area and the dog was allowed to come into the restaurant and lie at the table. (even got a bowl of water). We felt very comfortable and will definitely come back on our next vacation. 😉

Wow, we are blown away. Super friendly and attentive service. Very fresh preparation and homemade dips. Thanks also to the kitchen

The external impression is deceptive. I wouldn't stop there when driving past. BUT we had read up on the www beforehand. The interior design can still be improved. We had the burgers: Burgermeister 🍔 double patty) and Verliebte Goat 🐐 with wedges. Food delicious 😋 and the staff attentive and friendly. Nice gimmick - service and payment at the push of a button on the cube. Everything was clean, including the sanitary facilities.

We wanted to go out to eat there today and made reservations in advance, but unfortunately we were sent away without being able to sit at the table because we had CHILDREN with us. We wanted to go there today with several moms from the Kur Klinik go out to eat at the end. But more than 6 children in the entire restaurant are not welcome there, even if they say they are very child-friendly. UNFORTUNATELY you cannot specify when making your online reservation whether you are an adult or bringing children with you, otherwise we would of course have indicated this. Since you can only specify a maximum of 6 people at the same time, we of course booked with several people. But it didn't seem right either. Even when we wanted to share with the families that there were "only" 6 kids there, we were told that they had thought about it again and didn't want ALL of us in the restaurant. Unfortunately, I don't understand why there is a good-looking children's play area in the restaurant...if you don't want these little guests there anyway. Unfortunately, our kids could only see them from a distance. Unfortunately very unprofessional. Then write it on your website right away!

Actually deserves 0 stars. We were immediately expelled from the house due to the large number of children we had. Children not wanted, would rather forego income than serve 10 mothers with 10 children. Course participants unwelcome!

Wie andere auch schon geschrieben haben, wirkt das Bensons von außen eher unscheinbar. Auf Einladung unserer lieben Ulrike trafen wir uns dort zum Abendessen. Hier gleich der erste Hinweis. Es empfiehlt sich, einen Tisch zu reservieren, denn Das Lokal ist sehr beliebt. Maren und ihr Team sind sehr nett und flink unterwegs. Trotzdem zum Essen etwas Zeit mitbringen, denn alles wird frisch zubereitet. Beachtet die kleinen Würfel auf dem Tisch. Mit dem Finger draufgetippt, leuchtet dieser grün und ihr ruft damit die Bedienung. Die Einrichtung ist urig und hält auch eine Spiel- und Malecke für die kleinen parat. Das Ambiente rundet noch ein alter B1000 der VoPo ab. Spezialisiert ist das Lokal auf Salat & Burger und das können sie richtig gut!!! Fazit: Unbedingt empfehlenswert und an das Team, danke für die schöne Zeit..!

Children are unfriendly here. We are not allowed to enter because we are 7 mothers with children. Was not recommended for everyone

As others have already written, Bensons looks rather inconspicuous from the outside. At the invitation of our dear Ulrike, we met there for dinner. Here's the first hint. It is advisable to reserve a table as the restaurant is very popular. Maren and her team are very nice and nimble. Nevertheless, take some time to eat because everything is freshly prepared. Note the small dice on the table. When you tap it with your finger, it lights up green and you call the operator. The furnishings are rustic and also have a play and painting corner for the little ones. An old B1000 from VoPo completes the ambience. Conclusion: Definitely recommended and to the team, thank you for the great time!

Yesterday we felt like V. (previous post), We were skeptical, had no success at two other restaurants and ended up here. That was the best thing that could have happened to us. Don't let appearances distract you! The food was absolutely delicious and made with a lot of love. There is a great selection of drinks and cocktails. The burgers were amazing! We'll definitely go again this week. Sure, things could be improved visually, but Rome wasn't built in a day. The staff is on the ball, very nice and patient. Top! Go there, enjoy it!

Very nice location. Friendly service, delicious food. Seems a bit cool, but still pleasant. Definitely recommended.

A very inconspicuous restaurant right next to the sports field. I have to admit that we had our doubts that the food there would be that good. Since it was a recommendation, we simply tested it. What can I say...they were the best burgers we've ever eaten in our lives. Insanely delicious! Highly recommended. We would eat there again and again and even take a short drive. Keep it up👍🏼

Delicious food, very nice and attentive staff and cool decor. Absolutely clear recommendation!

Friendly reception, attentive staff (guests don't have to constantly worry about service such as refilling drinks), the burgers and other dishes are very good. Recommended

Nice staff, burgers and co. OK.

We've been to Poel once or twice every year for exactly 20 years now and it's only now that we've found Bensons - we should have gone in there much earlier. The atmosphere is exactly our thing, the two girls behind the counter are just nice and cool, you're immediately on your first name - that's exactly how we like it. The price of the food is absolutely okay, of course you can get food on the island for less money, but here every euro is definitely well spent. The quality of the food (we had the “Chicken God” burger with fries is just great, there wasn’t a crumb left. The fries were also 5 star in quality, just a dream. The completely uncomplicated interaction with the customers makes the two girls there very likeable, you really enjoy eating there. The nice chat along the way underlines the great feel-good atmosphere - dogs and children are also very welcome there (we didn't have either of them with us, but it came up during the small talk). Yes, we give it the 100% deserved 5 stars immediately and without discussion. We will continue to go on holiday to Poel every year (2025 has already been reserved!) and then have a delicious meal at Bensons at least once per holiday. We really hope that this gem of the island will be preserved - we can really recommend it to everyone, the burgers (and the rest as well) are simply brilliant - a big wow and a thank you to the friendly service, we will definitely be back!

We ate there several times on vacation. Everything was great and the burgers were really tasty.

!!! A must-visit if you're on Poel!!!!