Ben Paris

Ben Paris reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Tara VIP

   Los Angeles7 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Disappointing First Experience Despite Good Food I recently hosted a brunch at Ben Paris for the first time and, unfortunately, my experience was far from welcoming. I had a reservation for six people at 11:30 AM. Upon arrival, the restaurant was moderately busy, but not overcrowded. Despite this, I was not greeted by the host and had to actively get her attention just to be acknowledged. At the time of check-in, three of our six guests had arrived. I was told we could not be seated until the entire party was present. After about 15 minutes, we were five out of six, with a possible seventh guest joining. I asked if we could be seated with the majority present, noting that the remaining guests were likely to arrive shortly. The host was inflexible and dismissive, offering only two options: be seated immediately as five or wait until all six arrived. Despite several empty tables being set, she showed no willingness to accommodate or empathize with our situation. When the remaining guests arrived about 10 minutes later, I requested additional seating. The host refused and responded with visible frustration, including eye-rolling—behavior that felt unprofessional and disrespectful. It was disheartening to feel so unheard and unwelcome, especially as someone bringing a group of first-time guests to the restaurant. Eventually, I asked to speak with a manager, but none were available. Thankfully, another server stepped in and was incredibly understanding. They quickly helped us move to a larger table, which salvaged part of the experience. On a positive note, the food was enjoyable. I ordered the double burger, and everything arrived promptly. I appreciated the variety of mimosa options (orange, grapefruit, pineapple) and the availability of a medium-sized pitcher for $56, which was a nice value. That said, the initial treatment by the host left a lasting negative impression. No matter how good the food is, hospitality begins at the door. I strongly urge management t
   

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   Kimberly VIP

   San Francisco5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 28, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fried chicken, hush puppies and craft cocktails were the star. Excellent service
   

   Ben ParisResponded on April 30, 2025

   Hello Kimberly, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We are so happy to hear that the hush puppies and craft cocktails met expectations. We appreciate the compliment on our excellent service as well. We hope to host you again someday soon. -The Ben Paris Team
   

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   Totoro VIP

   Washington DC6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Wish I could recommend but I cannot. Maybe it was just a bad night but everything except one dish was burnt.
   

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   Robbin

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the avocado toasted delicious and the espresso martini marvelous will be returning
   

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   Ben ParisResponded on April 18, 2025

   Hello Robbin, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We appreciate the compliments on our avocado toast and espresso martini. We look forward to your next visit! -The Ben Paris Team
   

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   Alex VIP

   Orange County2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Overhyped place. Food was mid, service was slow when there barely was anyone in there. Ricotta pancakes tasted undercooked and chalky. Salmon omelette was just alright. Unsure why this place is so hyped up on social media. Skip.
   

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   andrew

   Seattle59 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 13, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A convenient location in downtown Seattle with quality dining
   

   Ben ParisResponded on April 17, 2025

   Hello Andrew, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We appreciate you mentioning the convenience of our location and quality dining. We look forward to your next visit. The Ben Paris Team
   

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   cory

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a party of 9 for my daughter’s sweet 16 birthday brunch, staff was super great - The GM Evan was super accommodating and kind! Food was incredible, will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Highly recommended!
   

   Ben ParisResponded on April 19, 2025

   Hello Cory, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so happy to hear that our staff met expectations during your special occasion. We appreciate your recommendation and compliments on the food. We look forward to your next visit! -The Ben Paris Team
   

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   Amanda

   Dallas3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our group of four had a delicious meal with lots of sharing. We caught the happy hour menu which was incredibly priced for the quality of drinks and appetizers we enjoyed! What a fun, buzzy, delicious spot!
   

   Ben ParisResponded on April 17, 2025

   Hello Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so happy to hear you were able to enjoy our happy hour menu drinks and appetizers. We hope to host you again someday soon! -The Ben Paris Team
   

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   Paula VIP

   Seattle27 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place! Great menu, fantastic staff and lovely setting!
   

   Ben ParisResponded on April 9, 2025

   Hello Paula, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our menu, service, and ambiance. We hope to host you again someday soon. -The Ben Paris Team
   

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    Kyanna

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Having visited this restaurant multiple times, I’ve had plenty of great past experiences with the food. The staff is usually lovely. My big issue this visit was the quality of the food has diminished drastically. I don’t know if the chefs are new, but the lamb tagliatelle I ordered was a completely different color than it normally is, it was a dark orange and looked very dry as opposed to the creamy pesto-look it usually has. Usually this pasta is very soft but my pasta was hard. The salmon chowder I was served was pretty good, although it was cold. Overall, I will be eating somewhere else for dinner, the price I paid wasn’t worth the quality of food I received. I might give their breakfast menu another shot in the future, but I’ll never have dinner here again.
    

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