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Address:
603 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Neighborhood:
Murray Hill

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Benjamin Restaurant & Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.benjaminny.com/
Email: Bridgetk@benjaminny.com
Phone: (212) 889-0750
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm -12:00am, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 1:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 3:45pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Marty Markovitz
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Benjamin Catering has been in-house caterers for many of the premium event spaces in the city. We offer drop off platters to full service catering. Great event planners available for your every need. There is no catering company in NYC who can match our quality for the price.

Getting there

Cross Street: 33rd street
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Benjamin Restaurant & Bar

Classic American Bistro located in Murray Hill. Eclectic & upbeat with daily specials, great service & all set in a relaxing atmosphere.

Benjamin Restaurant & Bar

3.8

34 $30 and under restaurant

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34 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

34 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(22)
fit for foodies(9)
great for brunch(6)

great for lunch(5)
good for groups(4)
hot spot(4)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (34)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I took my mother to Benjamins

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I took my mother to Benjamins for her birthday and she was thrilled with the food selection. She kept talking about the duck entree and how special her birthday was!"

Dined on 04/12/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great value with great food.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great value with great food. Try it on a weeknight with the prix-fixe deal. You will keep coming back."

Dined on 04/10/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nothing special. Food was

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nothing special. Food was ok. Service was very good. I could try it again."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I went to the restaurant on

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I went to the restaurant on a living social deal. I had the following.
Caesar Salad: A decent portion size for two people to share.
Appetizer: Fried Calamari: Delicious.
Entree:
1) Rack of Lamb with Pistachio Crust: Only had three pieces of lamb and the lamb was undercooked.
2)Pan Roasted Duck Breast: Great. Highly recommend.
Dessert: Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

This was my first time at Benjamin Restaurant and Bar and I enjoyed it. The waiter was very quick in refilling our water."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Very friendly service and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very friendly service and staff. A great neighborhood place."

Dined on 03/01/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

excellent service, great food-

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2004

Dined on 02/25/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"excellent service, great food- always! our favorite is the duck with figs- delicious!"

Dined on 02/25/2012

2004

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was excellent. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was excellent. The service was fast and friendly even given the fact that only one maybe two tables were unoccupied. Definitely recommend this restaurant and I plan on returning in the future."

Dined on 02/14/2012

2010

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Chose this off of open table

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Dined on 02/14/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Chose this off of open table for valentines day reservations...The food was delicious. I read to stick to the pasta dishes. We split a chicken parm over pasta and a sausage pizza, both were perfect and delicious. Decent beer selection. It wasnt a silent restaurant for people who like that, but it wasnt obnoxious in any way. Most of all, it wasn't touristy. We had to work late and I wanted to make reservations in midtown, and I was so relieved it wasn't touristy. It was full of people of all ages who clearly come back for the food and simple "neighborhood gem" ambiance."