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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.5 (427)
$31 to $50
French American
20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.

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
  • 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

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What 427 people are saying

The Benjamin - Ridgefield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Benjamin in Ridgefield offers an inviting dining experience with "outstanding service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "elegant ambiance" and attentive staff. Despite some mixed reviews on wait times, many highlight the "wonderful experience," praising the "professional staff" and diverse menu options. A favorite for special occasions!
427 Reviews
  1. James VIP

    New York City26 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Given the way The Benjamin has been touted since opening, I expected an elegant dining experience. It was not. Everything about the evening was just okay, nothing to rave about.

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  2. Charles

    Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner at an outdoor table Friday night. The food was great, the ambience was relaxed and conducive for conversation, and the service was friendly and efficient.

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  3. Neil

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I dined at the Benjamin last night. The food was delicious ... the service was outstanding ... and the ambiance was just what we were looking for. The noise level was such that we didn't have to strain to have a conversation. Simple and elegant!

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  4. Whatevs VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was good, but not outstanding. Nothing to rave about nor complain about. The service was really good. The atmosphere was just okay. Nothing bad, just not very inviting. That building has such potential and they’ve clearly done a lot of work to update since Bernard’s, but they might want to hire a new designer to bring it to the next level. It feels like it could be any American restaurant in any generic spot—such a missed opportunity. As it is, there’s nothing about it that makes me say “we gotta go back.”

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  5. Becky VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Brunch! We have been there for dinner many times and love the food, brunch did not disappoint! They frequently host large parties (it’s a big space) so can get very crowded and loud, but the staff and management handle it very well. The service is always outstanding; timely and very friendly. Highly recommend,

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  6. Jacqueline

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overall excellent. Not all dishes were perfect but everything was of high quality. The gentleman who took care of us that night, Andrew, was absolutely outstanding. He was a five star on his own.

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  7. fred VIP

    New York City169 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice experience. Comfortable restaurant with very good food and service. Nice for a quiet dinner or a date.

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  8. David VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was generally disappointing, with either little flavor or bad flavor. Not at all what you’d expect from a restaurant in this class and price.

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  9. Tami

    Los Angeles43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience to dine at The Benjamin. Peter, the manager, is genuine, thoughtful and willing. All the staff appear happy and very knowledgeable. Can’t say enough good about this local gem.

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  10. Gerry

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exactly what I was expecting, perfect service and Food!

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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 427 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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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
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