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Ben Paris, Seattle, WA

Ben Paris

4.5 (1239)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
130 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Charming
Just steps away from Pike Place Market, Ben Paris is a vibrant hangout where locals and guests can enjoy a modern spin on classic American cuisine featuring the bounty of the PNW, hand crafted cocktails and carefully selected local beer & wine.

-Reservations will be seated when the whole party has arrived
-Reservations will be held for 10 minutes from reservation, please call if running late
-Walk-ins welcome!
-Large party reservations of 9-16 guests are available by phone for dinner 7 days a week and lunch Monday-Thursday. A credit card is required to secure the reservation. We do not accept reservations for weekend brunch for groups larger than 8 guests. A charge of $25/guest will be applied for no-shows on large party reservations. We kindly require that all members of large party dinner reservations participate in our Tour the Menu family-style dining option.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (206) 513-7303
  • Website
    http://www.benparis.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jacy James
  • Private party facilities
    Contact Sarah Bohlin at the State Hotel.Rooftop seating for Private events.
  • Location
    130 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Pike and 2nd Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Little Ben's Rooftop Bar

    $15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 1, 2025 - Jul 4, 2025
    Perched above the buzz of Pike Place Market, Little Ben’s is your not-so-secret rooftop escape perfect for a post-work happy hour. Unwind after a long day with panoramic views of Elliott Bay and the city skyline, this picturesque boutique rooftop bar offers the ultimate blend of laid-back luxury and elevated charm. Indulge in bold, inventive cocktails and seasonal bites designed to surprise and delight, all served with a view worth toasting. Your experience begins with your first complimentary glass of bubbly or beer, included with each ticket. To maintain its intimate design, access to this elevated hideaway is intentionally limited each evening. Secure your entry to one of downtown Seattle’s best-kept secrets.
    Little Ben's Rooftop Bar Photo

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What 1,239 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ben Paris offers "phenomenal" happy hour deals and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. "Great service" and "amazing food" make it ideal for brunch or a casual hangout. The menu features standouts like "ricotta pancakes" and "The Ben Paris Breakfast." While some find it pricey, the overall "delicious" dining experience and "fantastic" ambiance keep guests returning.
1,239 Reviews

  1. Wendy

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and beautifully presented. The service was friendly and attentive.
    Ben ParisResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We are so happy to hear that our servers met expectations, and that the food was beautifully presented. We hope to host you again someday soon! -The Ben Paris Team

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  2. Dan VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Portions seem to be inconsistent (my guest’s strip steak was much smaller than the one at the table next to us) and changes to recipes such as the octopus appetizer were not successful.
    Ben ParisResponded 1 day ago
    Hello Dan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience with our portion sizes and octopus appetizer didn't meet your expectations. We always aim to improve our menu and your comments will certainly be taken into account. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better dining experience. Best regards, The Ben Paris Team

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  3. Mason

    Seattle / Eastern Washington16 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We walked out of what has been one of our favorite restaurants. I loose my appetite around activist agendas. The only way we can vote is with our dollars. We took our dollars down the street to another french cafe.

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  4. Sylvia VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely restaurant with a good selection of food choices. And its wine by the glass offerings are well selected with both domestic and international choices. Our server, Justin, was very attentive as was his assistant. And the hostess who seated us was very gracious. This was our first visit and we were very satisfied. We will return again.
    Ben ParisResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Sylvia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so happy to hear that you had a lovely dining experience with us. We are elated to hear that our staff met expectations as well. We look forward to your next visit! -The Ben Paris Team

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  5. Linda VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ben Paris has a great happy hour! Excellent food and drink options. The most  important part about this review is that our server was the only dedicated server in the restaurant that night. He worked extremely hard to serve all of his customers. He did a great job and was extremely personable. Also our complimentary drinks and appetizer because of a canceled reservation on the restaurant’s part was fulfilled with grace. We enjoyed a lovely glass of Abeja Merlot and an excellent focaccia bread.  Try this place out!! I would make a reservation as this is tourist season and the restaurant was quite full at 6 PM.
    Ben ParisResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Linda, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so happy to read that our server for the evening of your visit was able to provide outstanding customer service. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation, and we look forward to hosting you again in the not-so-distant future. -The Ben Paris Team

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  6. Ayesha

    San Diego7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely ambience, great service and YUMMY food. Spicy marg left something to be desired, because they use a tincture and not muddled peppers it feels like the spice is separate from the liquor, not like they were meant to be combined. But otherwise, will definitely be back for the chicken and the burger!!
    Ben ParisResponded on June 19, 2025
    Hello Ayesha, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and honest feedback. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our ambiance, service, and food! We look forward to your next visit. -The Ben Paris Team

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  7. Debra VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    When we did get service it was fine, but we had to wait quite some time for a table reservation and then it seemed like they were either short staffed or didn't know who was covering which table. Food was fine, not great. I love the atmosphere and will come back for brunch, but maybe not dinner.

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  8. margaret VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love it here. Listen to the poscast about the restaurant online through the Friends of the Market. There's a very interesting history.
    Ben ParisResponded on June 13, 2025
    Hello Margaret, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We appreciate you sharing about how you heard about the history of our restaurant through the podcast you listened to, that is wonderful to hear. We hope to see you someday soon! -The Ben Paris Team

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  9. Phil

    Seattle / Eastern Washington20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed eating here. The staff was very attentive. Our waiter seated us at a quiet table and made sure we got out in time to make the start of our show at Benaroya Hall. The food was excellent. My wife especially loved the vegetarian pasta, and my braised short rib was melt-in-your-mouth tender. Both were very flavorful. As our waiter warned us, the carrot cake was more than enough for two. We would eat here again.
    Ben ParisResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Phil, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review and feedback. We are elated to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. We appreciate hearing that our staff was attentive and that the short ribs were 'melt-in-your-mouth' tender and delicious. We hope to host you again someday soon! -The Ben Paris Team

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  10. Brad

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good quantity of food, especially for a happy hour portion. Everything cooked well and tasted great. Will visit again!
    Ben ParisResponded on June 12, 2025
    Hello Brad, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a five-star review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed our food and happy hour. We appreciate the compliments on our menu items being well cooked. We look forward to your next visit! -The Ben Paris Team

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FAQs

Ben Paris does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Ben Paris also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (206) 513-7303.

Ben Paris is rated 4.5 stars by 1239 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Ben Paris

130 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pike and 2nd Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–9:00 am Brunch Daily 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jacy James
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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