Benjamin’s

Specialties

Chef raised pork & poultry, chef grown herbs and vegetables, hand-​cut Angus beef, sustainable fresh fish, wild game, and southern gourmet classics. Full Service Catering.

History

Established in 2002.

Although the land itself dates back to the Radford Family from the 1800′s, the structure that now houses Benjamin’s Great Cows and Crabs has stood the test of time as well. Its original conception was in 1932, constructed and owned by a gentleman named Mr. Porter. In it’s time, it served the community as a filling station. It was known as Porter’s Place.

In 1950, Jesse Reynolds and his wife Ann took over as owners of Porter’s Place and in doing so, the establishment was now known as Reynolds Place, or as «Jesse’s».

In 1992, the doors opened as Bear Creek Tavern. The owner renovated the inside of the building to house a full scale restaurant.

After a successful run, the doors of Bear Creek Tavern closed which made way for Benjamin McGehee to open his first fine dining restaurant. After months of renovation, the rustic and casual restaurant was ready to serve the community.

It is our hope that we are as successful and have the longevity of our predecessors.

Meet the Business Owner

Benjamin M.

Business Owner

Benjamin McGehee of Benjamin’s Great Cows And Crabs has been serving the Forest area for over 11 years. The casual yet rustic restaurant is not only comfortable and family friendly but a representation of the Benjamin’s steak and seafood concept. The McGehee’s and the staff at Benjamin’s have a passion for great food, the freshest local ingredients, fine wine, craft beer and great service like nowhere else. Benjamin strives to showcase his passion through chef raised pork & poultry, chef grown herbs and vegetables, hand-​cut Angus beef, sustainable fresh fish, wild game, and southern gourmet classics.

Outdoor deck dining with live music in season and full-​service catering available.