The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6

351 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

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Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, American, French
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(475) 275-6001
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914
Neighborhood
Ridgefield
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

New Year's Dinner
$135.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for New Year's Eve for either the early or late seating on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. Chef has prepared a 3-course menu for everyone with some special items like john dory, caviar, truffles, foie and more! Come dine in decadence to ring in the new year! $135++ per person. Reservations Required
Christmas Eve Dinner
$125.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Join us Tuesday, December 24th, 2024 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Chef will be preparing a special 3-course menu including a choice of appetizer, entrée & dessert $125 per person ++ For Reservations, please call (475) 275-6001 www.TheBenjaminRestaurant.com

Popular dishes

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Benjamin in Ridgefield is a delightful dining destination, praised for its "excellent food" and "terrific service." Guests adore the vibrant atmosphere, complete with live music and charming decor. Menu highlights include halibut, short ribs, and creatively crafted cocktails. While service can occasionally be slow, the overall experience is "wonderful and engaging."

351 Reviews

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Sara
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and appreciated the celebratory candle and ice cream for my fiancés birthday.
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Ann
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant to dine. We enjoyed the experience.
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Clare
Kansas City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food is a bit inconsistent here—some dishes are fantastic (the halibut, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkin cheesecake are all excellent), but others are less successful (clams casino and the pork chop). The cocktails are a little unbalanced. We sat upstairs and the ambience was only okay—we could see and hear a staff member sharpening knives in the back for nearly our whole meal. A nice place that just could be exceptional.
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Joanna
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious and the service is fantastic!
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Bruce
VIP
New York City
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was pretty good. Steak was overpriced and ok. Service was so so. Not very attentive.
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jayne
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We met another couple for dinner during the Christmas season. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. We were seated right night to the fireplace and Christmas tree. The restaurant was bustling and the vibe was great. The service and food was excellent. We ordered a variety of appetizers and they were all unique and amazing. Dinner was excellent. The drink menu offers high quality drinks and a good variety. We will be back for sure.
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Jay
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Why does such an expensive restaurant charge six dollars for bread and butter?
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Paul
New York City
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for Sunday brunch. The service was impeccable, the food was very good (but we hadn't ordered anything challenging). As the restaurant was just had filled while we there it was quite than it would be for dinner. The cost was quite reasonable.
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Barbara
New York City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Quite disappointing. Service was pleasant but slow. Both of our entrees were tepid to cool, even after sending back once. Halibut entree was tasteless and dessert was less than average.
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Bob
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time but my wife had been for lunch. I would definitely recommend. The food was delicious, service was attentive but not overbearing and generally had a great vibe. We sat upstairs near the fireplace. My wife had the salmon cooked to perfection and I had a mushroom risotto that was fantastic. The apple crumb desert was the perfect end to a great dinner. We’ll definitely be back.
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FAQs

The Benjamin - Ridgefield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (475) 275-6001.

The Benjamin - Ridgefield is rated 4.6 stars by 351 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 31 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Benjamin - Ridgefield

20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ridgefield
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, American, French
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Phone number
(475) 275-6001

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Year's Dinner

Christmas Eve Dinner

Popular dishes

HALIBUT

USDA 8 oz FIlet Mignon

STEAK TARTARE

Menu

What 351 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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