Benchmark restaurant reopening in Perrysburg after January fire

PERRYSBURG — A Levis Commons restaurant that was damaged in a January fire, is reopening.

Benchmark, located at 6130 Levis Commons Blvd., will hold a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday at 2 p.m.

During the closure, which was due to a kitchen fire the menu was refreshed with new dishes, according to a press release. The chefs will showcase the best local ingredients and highlight the season’s flavors.

“We are thrilled to reopen Benchmark and welcome our guests back to experience our exceptional cuisine and warm hospitality,” said Ed Harmon, president of Benchmark Restaurant Group. “Our team is passionate about providing an unforgettable dining experience, and we can’t wait to share it with our guests.”

Jeff Dinnebeil, vice president of operations, added that hospitality is the key to creating a memorable dining experience.

“Our team is dedicated to providing our guests with the highest level of service. The reopening of Benchmark is a significant milestone for us, and we are excited to showcase our new menu and continued commitment to hospitality,” he said.

Visit us at https://www.benchmark-restaurant.com for reservations, hours, and menus.

Founded in 2017, Benchmark Restaurant Group restaurants feature chef-driven menus, signature cocktails and genuine hospitality. Benchmark Restaurant, the group’s first establishment, opened in 2017. The second restaurant, Harbor Town Tavern, is on Lighthouse Way in Perrysburg. The third restaurant, Claude’s Prime Seafood, is also located at the Shops at Levis Commons.