Benoit Restaurant and Wine Bar

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   foodiewhotravels

   New York Area

   17 reviews

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   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Fantastic! Simply fantastic.

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   marcelo

   New York Area

   11 reviews

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   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

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   The perfect balance of classy and friendly.

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   LindaM

   Seattle

   16 reviews

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   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   The food and service was excellent. Very good French food.

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   JaumeV

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience3

   Too expensive for the food and the wine. Service can be improved.

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   Maurella

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

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   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Delicious 3-course Thanksgiving Menu. This is our second consecutive year!!

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   Rian

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Very poor all round, service, food, value for money… disappointed…

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   GlennH

   New York Area

   59 reviews

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   5.0

   59 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   Superb French cuisine served by professional staff in lively bistro setting. Special note to outstanding list of French wines.

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   FanDog

   London

   17 reviews

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   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Our go-to place when in midtown. It never dissapoints. Always a fantastic meal.

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   Kaikai

   New England

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food3service5ambience4

   Wonderful servers and sommelier

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    12 reviews

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    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Perfect ladies lunch!

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Dishes were chipped. Lack of attention to detail. Presentation was better in the past.

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    JamesL

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Soufflé should not have had lemon sorbet

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    Wellfleetwoman

    Houston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Great meal, nice environment

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    Archlet100

    New York Area

    72 reviews

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    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

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    Best spot in Midtown for a bite and glass of delicious wine. Excellent all the way around.

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    AlexanderK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food and service.

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    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    23 reviews

    2.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1

    This was not the first time we have had dinner here, so it is a bit of a shock that it was so disappointing that we didn’t stay for dessert. I requested a corner table due to my husband’s hearing and obviously the hostess didn’t pay attention. She did the opposite of the request. We were crammed into a table between two obscene couples in the middle of the room. It was not overly busy and there were empty tables. There was no consistency with servers and we had to keep repeating requests for things like butter and lemon. My Escargot was not served in parsley butter, but tasted more like parsley paste. The Filet mignon was cooked perfectly, but over seasoned by hard chunks of peppercorn. By the time the server was done hacking at the Dover sole, stopping so the couple at the next table could crawl out, the fish was cold. That filleting should have been done in the kitchen. The sweet potato dish was good. I’m not sure why the policy is an hour and a half for two people to dine, because after that long we still didn’t have any one take our dessert order. We were seated near the kitchen so we could see the waiters ignore us. What made this truly awful is we have dined here for the last 10 years when we come to NYC. It was truly a shock because this was a favorite with great memories, food and service.

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    SamanthaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2022

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    Beautiful decor & delicious food! We were staying at the Ritz & they recommended Benoit. We would definitely come back.

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    MonieB

    New York Area

    16 reviews

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    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

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    Everything perfect!!!

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    AngelaJ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2022

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    Staff were very friendly and helpful. I have an allergy and they were very informed. Nothing was a bother. Poulet roti was spectacular, we’ll certainly be back

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    OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Great setting, great service, great food. A bit noisy but definitely worth the visit. Could be expensive if you have a budget. Very enjoyable.

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    gils

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

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    I thought the food was mediocre, the wine by the glass was a very short pour, and the service not at all attentive. I would never go back.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2

    Food okay but nothing special- restaurant lacked atmosphere- very stark and noisy. Fine if you just want to eat but not really special in any way.

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    Tntluvspizza

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Baba su rhum not up to par. Chicken excellent and the quenelles fantastic.

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    Archlet100

    New York Area

    72 reviews

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    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

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    Always an excellent dining experience. French bistro fare at its best.

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    Jes1

    Montreal

    97 reviews

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    3.0

    97 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    We booked Benoit based on our original excellent experience. Dinner this time, however, was extremely disappointing. I booked two weeks in advance and requested a particular type of corner table. Upon arrival, with the restaurant half empty, I was told these tables were occupied. Why? If the resto had been to capacity, perhaps I would be understanding. But even when we left, it had never filled up. No excuse. The grouper was so overcooked we sent it back. The steak tartare was presented in chunks. Unacceptable. Our waiter was pleasant but the Maitre d staff are snobby and impatient. Unless, of course, you are ordering expensive wine. I will spend my money and enjoy my evenings elsewhere in nyc. So unfortunate as we enjoyed this place and sent others here on our recommendation. Off the list. Poor experience. This is not becoming of an Alain Ducasse resto.

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    Archlet100

    New York Area

    72 reviews

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    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

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    Always excellent. Our go to in Midtown. Never disappoints. Onion soup a hit!

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    HungryDiner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2022

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    Friendly and gracious greeting by hostess. Prompt direction to our table. Attentive (but not obtrusive), friendly, helpful and professional service. The food was excellent -- cassoulet delicious and authentic. The sommelier was particular good -- helpful, knowledgeable, reasonable and didn't make us feel rushed. The restaurant turned a routine business dinner into a real occasion. Only complaint -- a bit loud on arrival, but the place grew considerably quieter as the evening went on.

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    Bonny

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall4food2service3ambience4

    The monkfish was terrible. I could barely eat it. It was tough and undercooked.

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    Archlet100

    New York Area

    72 reviews

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    5.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Wonderful bistro fare and the best by glass wines in around. If you're in Midtown, treat yourself to a great burger and glass of wine. You'll enjoy!

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    CharlieB

    Philadelphia

    1 review

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    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Excellent food and excellent service. Top shelf.

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    FanDog

    London

    18 reviews

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    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Always a first rate dining experience. One of our favorite places to dine in the city.

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    MSHOESAFARI

    New York Area

    63 reviews

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    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Excellent service and thru make superb recommendations as to wine to enjoy with your meal. Food is exceptional and dessert is a must. Inventive cocktails and exceptional wines. It’s a visit to France on 55 th street.

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    Topman

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2022

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    Onion soup and Dover sole divine. Efficient service and generally a pleasant experience.

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    JanetA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

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    We were seated inside upon arrival. After sitting across from each other for a minute, we realized we could not hear each other speak as it was so loud. We requested a move to the outside and enjoyed every moment. Outside is filled with street noise and provided a lively experience and the ability to have a conversation. The food, especially the cassoulet, was suburb. Our server was so pleasant and helpful.

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    JeanF

    San Francisco

    43 reviews

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    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This is great place and our experience was fantastic!

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    MauriceM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

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    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another wonderful dinner at Benoit. All of the servers and maitre’d were helpful with advice and recommendations. The ambiance of the room is inviting, not too quiet but able to converse without any difficulty. The food was excellent, a really gem in the Carnegie Hall area. Looking forward to returning

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    carrborofoodie

    New Orleans

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

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    Excellent food and drink, mostly traditionally French (but the seared octopus starter was tender and very well prepared). The beef tartar was topnotch and a generous portion, and the free bread service was what one expects in a good French restaurant. The red Bordeaux by the glass was especially outstanding. Garrett's service was friendly, prompt, and attentive. Highly recommended. Look forward to my next visit.

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    Bernard

    New England

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    We ate outside and it was like eating in the middle of a highway but the food was—as always—wondrous and the service attentive and impeccable!

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    hebatty

    New York Area

    93 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Beonit is a fabulous French Bistro - the onion soup is one of the best in New York, the drinks are well made and the wines by the glass are usually very good = the staff is lovely - Last night we indulged in onion soup and hamburgers - which are excellent and the french fries are crisp fresh and delicious - the hamburger is fantastic - the only thing - it was a lovely evening - we opted to sit outside - that was a mistake - for whatever reasons too many flies - perhaps because the block Benoit is on is populated by many many restaurants with outdoor dining and that is also hospitable to many elements that we would rather not endure- but go inside, which we usually do - the restaurant itself transports you to paris - so yes - outdoor dining in November may be nice - but eating in - is definitely better is all I am saying - it's a really good restaurant and one of the best French Bistro's in New York

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    Ronzoni

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    A very pretty place but the food was mediocre at best. Had the cassoulet which was watery and not particularly tasty. Plain green salad was overdressed with too much vinegar. Certainly a disappointment for a restaurant with a renowned chef at the helm. It was our anniversary so it was too bad that we had chosen there over so many other restaurants.

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