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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6
4.6
368 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm 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

  • Valentine's Day Dinner

    $125.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us with your loved one on Friday, February 14th, 2025 to celebrate! $125 per person++ 3-Course Menu Choice of App, Entree & Dessert ** Please note, there is no alternative menu available this evening. There is also no Children's Menu For Reservations Call: (475) 275-6001

  • Wine Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Feb 4, 2025 only
    Come join us for a 5 course menu show casing the wonderful wines of Kermit Lynch. In Partnership with La Rocca Market in Stamford, we are thrilled to take you on a culinary and wine journey through northern Italy.

Menu

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What 368 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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 offers a warm and inviting dining experience with "excellent food and attentive service." Guests love the "historic charm" and cozy atmosphere, perfect for celebrations. Highlights include "delicious and beautifully presented dishes," with a standout being the "amazing halibut." It's a "great addition to the neighborhood."

368 Reviews

  1. Meredith

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the service to the decor, comfort, and of course the food, our experience was 10 out of 10!

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  2. Jorge

    VIP

    New York City

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food as simple as that, the ambiance and decor are perfect

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  3. ron

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. Great food, service, staff was awesome.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Susan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved every single delicious dish! The server was OUTSTANDING, the short ribs were incredible, and the staff - including the host - made my mom's 85th birthday remarkable. Thank you for going out of your way to make our evening so memorable. We can't wait to go back.

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  5. Daisy

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning place. Great service and ambiance. Delicious food.

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  6. tom

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing. Made reservation for main dining room. When we arrived, they told us there was no availability in that room even though there were several empty tables. They put us upstairs, which was very noisy and crowded. Then no waiter came to our table for 10 minutes and only because we asked the busboy to ask our waiter to come over. Food was equally disappointing. Chicken lacked seasoning and was very bland. $23 burger was virtually tasteless and smothered with caramelized onions. Servers were overwhelmed, resulting in inattentive service. Don’t waste your money.

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  7. Adam

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food. Nice place. Server was friendly but the meal took forever. Service needs work at that price point.

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  8. Judy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Benjamin has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants. We drive from New Canaan to Ridgefield almost once a week. They offer a diverse menu of creative salads and apps, seafood, chicken and steak, a killer burger and desserts.

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  9. maria

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Loved it and it was delicious. Food was great and service was excellent!

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  10. Philip

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable meal. Great service and food and a very nice selection on the menu.

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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 368 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm 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
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