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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6
4.6
392 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
  • Neighborhood
    Ridgefield
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Cake Decorating Class

    $45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 16, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    Come Join Chef Melissa Knauer in a cake decorating class and demonstration! Learn new techniques to dazzle friends and family! The best part is you leave with you beautiful creation! Sign up today limited spots available!

What 392 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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Benjamin in Ridgefield offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food and terrific service." Guests appreciate the "unique delicious cocktails" and "beautiful restaurant" setting. Although some mention high prices, they highlight "great service" and "delicious food." Overall, it's a noteworthy addition to the Ridgefield dining scene.

392 Reviews
  1. Peter

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have dined at The Benjamin several times now. The service out of the kitchen is still the main issue. Entrees coming out of the kitchen are so slow; over an hour from when your appetizer was served. The restaurant can't seem to manage the customers; either too many patrons or kitchen is understaffed. Either way, it takes WAY too long to be served. Overall poor service from the kitchen. Wait staff --- not as attentive as they should be --- loss of sales --- no request if you would like wine, etc so their loss.

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  2. Shamim

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a lovely experience.The wait staff was excellent and made us feel special.Love the flower and plants. The quality of food was great.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Fairfield County

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  4. Judy VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great atmosphere! Great service also.

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  5. Carleen VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Benjamin personalized your dining experience with a level of hospitality that is unparalleled. The food is delicious and the environment inviting. Truly an epic evening every time!

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  6. Franco

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and delicious food. Very professional staff

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  7. Tammy VIP

    Greater Boston12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience in the upstairs dining room on a snowy night! Food and drink were delicious. Excellent service and a nice fireplace roaring nearby!

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  8. Michael

    New York City9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A slightly different take on French onion soup, less liquid, more cheese, with crispy onions on top; very good. The scallops were on the small size, but excellent. My friend had the crab cake special and the meatloaf, both very good as well. My only concern was a perceived miscommunication, as the wine did not taste like the one I ordered, the espresso martini did not appear to have Baileys as requested, and the ice cream was not what I order. No complaints about their taste though, so no returns. We'll be back again. The venue itself is gorgeous.

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  9. Michael VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful place, food was average at best, service was lousy. I had high expectations due to the look of the place and sadly, it didn’t hit the mark. Would I go back? Doubtful.

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  10. Anthony VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had Valentines Day dinner with my wife. My dinner was very good. My wife had the rack of lamb, which was just ok. A bit disappointing. Service was very good until it was time to get the check. Server was nowhere to be found for too long.

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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 392 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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