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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.5
4.5
362 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
  • 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
    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
  • Neighborhood
    Ridgefield
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 362 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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."
362 Reviews
  1. tom

    Dallas

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Adam

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Judy

    VIP

    Baltimore

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. maria

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  5. Mark

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Previous visits were classic French…maybe because it was a new years visit.. No tablecloths no dress code

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  6. Mike

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Just the right amount of service attention without being too much or too little. Delicious food presented very nicely.

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  7. Maria

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a beautiful, historic part of Connecticut

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  8. Kevin

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and ambience. Perfect for a family celebration!

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  9. Liz

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal/experience, but despite noting in the reservation we had a birthday, no recognition of it. Oh well…

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  10. Douglas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They go above and beyond to make the experience memorable. We hosted a 35 person - 3 course meal there and the service and food was exceptional. Great addition to the neighborhood.

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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 4.5 stars by 362 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 16 times today

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
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