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Benny John's Bar and Grill, New York, NY

Benny John's Bar and Grill

4.2
4.2
71 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Situated near prime locations in NYC (Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Grand Central, Times Square, Theater and Diamond District), Benny John's Bar and Grill have a pleasure of accommodating both domestic and international tourists. Specializing in steaks, grill and traditional American dishes, our location is the perfect destination for a business lunch, pre-theater dinner or group outing with family and friends. Between our indoor and the outdoor dining areas, which offer enough room for 130 people, your needs are guaranteed to be satisfied. From corporate parties, birthday events, rehearsal dinners, weddings to presentations, however small or large, Benny John's has space and the taste to exceed your events' needs!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 500-1857
  • Website
    http://www.bennyjohnsnyc.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    The perfect event starts with the perfect catering! <br />Contact us at hello@bennyjohnsnyc.com and let us make your event unforgettable.
  • Private party facilities
    Are you looking for the perfect NYC location to host your next event? If so, then you have a Private Dining concern on your hands, and we are here to help! Between our indoor and outdoor dining space, and our versatile food and drink menus, your needs are guaranteed to be satisfied. Contact us at hello@bennyjohnsnyc.com
  • Location
    8 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017
  • Area
    Rockefeller Center
  • Cross Street
    48th st. btwn 5th and Madison Ave (one block from the Rockefeller Center)
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

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What 71 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Benny John's Bar and Grill is a delightful spot in Midtown NYC, offering "amazing attention" and top-notch meals. Guests rave about the "first class experience," with "excellent service" and superb food, featuring standout dishes like the filet mignon and Chicken Marsala. The inviting atmosphere makes it "a must restaurant to visit" for both intimate dinners and special occasions. While a few minor billing concerns were noted, the overall dining experience is celebrated for its quality and hospitality.

71 Reviews

  1. Darren

    Hampshire

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Waited for 35 minutes at an excuse of a table for 4, without being offered a drink or anyone remotely interested in taking our order. We left, couldn’t wait around any longer and I’m sure some of the waiting staff didn’t even realise we had left. So very disappointing for us as we were really looking forward to this evening. Would avoid unfortunately.

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  2. Lara

    VIP

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a great lunch at Benny John’s. I was half an hour late for my reservation, but I was seated and served with no problem. The service was attentive and the food was delicious.

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  3. Kristen

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    2.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Originally we were seated in the walkway, but the host was kind enough to switch us to a table in the back. The waiter took a while to come to us and seemed a bit rushed to get our entire order all at once. I was a bit disappointed they wouldn't make me a Hugo Spritz since they had all of the ingredients, but the cucumber martini was good. The food was simply OK, though my friend said the lobster bisque was very salty. Honestly, it felt a bit overpriced for the quality...

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  4. Stuart

    VIP

    N. Ireland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere just what we needed after a day of madness in New York. Service was excellent, food was great although more expensive than I expected.

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  5. jackie

    VIP

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful nite! 9 of us including a 3 year old. Delish food, great service, wonderful ambience. It was a lovely evening! Beyond our expectations! Highly recommend!

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  6. susan

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lucky find for us. We enjoyed. Service was great!

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  7. Chrissy

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Expected higher quality - small portions and over cooked. Service declined through the meal.

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  8. Kelly

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    food was only OK. not enough starters. they put a table of 4 directly behind a table of 8 right near the bathroom so people were squeezing by every 2 minutes when there were plenty of other seating choices open at the time of our reservation. likely will not go back

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  9. john

    VIP

    New York City

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Second visit. Second great meal. Split a rib eye, perfectly prepared and sliced, with my guest. Creamed spinach top notch. The French Fries were not crispy (how I prefer them), but tasty. I was a little surprised that I had to ask for a cocktail menu and then a wine list, but other than that the wait staff did a great job. A new go-to place in mid-town

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  10. Barbara

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal and very warm room. Service was great .. enjoyed so much I will bring friends

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FAQs

Benny John's Bar and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 500-1857.

Benny John's Bar and Grill is rated 4.2 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Benny John's Bar and Grill

8 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    48th st. btwn 5th and Madison Ave (one block from the Rockefeller Center)
  • Area
    Rockefeller Center
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Delivery, Entertainment, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.bennyjohnsnyc.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 500-1857
  • Catering
    The perfect event starts with the perfect catering! <br />Contact us at hello@bennyjohnsnyc.com and let us make your event unforgettable.
  • Private party facilities
    Are you looking for the perfect NYC location to host your next event? If so, then you have a Private Dining concern on your hands, and we are here to help! Between our indoor and outdoor dining space, and our versatile food and drink menus, your needs are guaranteed to be satisfied. Contact us at hello@bennyjohnsnyc.com
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