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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.5
4.5
353 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 29 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
    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

Menu

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What 353 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 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."

353 Reviews

  1. Douglas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  2. William

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great evening oit. Fun group at the bar, fantastic steak and a great staff.

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  3. Sara

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  4. Ann

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 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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  5. Clare

    Kansas City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  6. Joanna

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 353 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 29 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
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