The Benjamin - Ridgefield

Name: The Benjamin - Ridgefield
Address: 20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT, United States, 06877-4914
Telephone: (475) 275-6001
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

335 Reviews

$31 to $50

French American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

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.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French American, American, French
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(475) 275-6001
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914
Area
Ridgefield
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

Thanksgiving @ The Benjamin
USD 85.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Join us for Thanksgiving at The Benjamin on Thursday, November 28th, 2024 from 12:30PM to 7:00PM. 3-Course Menu: choice of appetizer, entrée + dessert, including a turkey dinner option, steak, fish and more $85 per person++ Reservations Required. Limited Seating. For Reservations: (475) 275-6001

Popular dishes

Caesar SaladUSD 17.00
GARLIC BREADCRUMBS, PICKLED ONION, CLASSIC CAESAR DRESSING
- White AnchoviesUSD 3.00
Burrata + BeetsUSD 23.00
ROASTED BABY BEETS, FRESH HORSERADISH, DILL, MINT, SORREL, HAZELNUTS, PICKLED BEET VINAIGRETTE
Arugula + Pumpkin SaladUSD 19.00
POMEGRANTE, PUMPKIN SEED, DELICATA SQUASH, SHERRY VINEGAR & RICOTTA SALATA
Endive + Apple SaladUSD 21.00
LOCAL BLUE CHEESE, TOASTED WALNUTS, FRESH DILL & BALSAMIC VINEGAR
French Onion SoupUSD 16.00
GARLIC CROUTONS, CRISPY SHALLOTS, THREE CHEESE BLEND

Appetizers

Signature Bread ServiceUSD 6.00
RUSTIC CIABATTA SERVED WITH 3 BUTTERS; FRENCH CULTURED + SEA SALT, SMOKED PAPRIKA + HONEY, BOURSIN + CHIVE
Ricotta & Spinach DipUSD 16.00
GARLIC, OLIVE OIL, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER SERVED WITH TOASTED CIABATTA
Hamachi TartareUSD 24.00
WASABI TOBIKA, MINT, CILANTRO & AVACADO GINGER EMULSION
GnocchiUSD 22.00
POMEGRANATE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PARMESAN, SAGE BROWN BUTTER
Crispy BrusselsUSD 18.00
AGRODULCE, SHALLOT CONFIT, CHIPOLTE AIOLI & QUESO FRESCO
MusselsUSD 21.00
LOCAL HARD CIDER, SAGE SAUSAGE, WHOLE GRAIN MUSTARD, TOASTED BREAD
CalamariUSD 21.00
LIGHTLY MASA FRIED, PARMESAN TOSSED, LEMON + DILL TARTAR SAUCE
FettuccineUSD 26.00
BEEF RAGU, ROASTED GARLIC, KALE & PECORINO ROMANO
Pork BellyUSD 19.00
APPLE, RED CABBAGE AND JICAMA SLAW, CILANTRO DRESSING
Lamb LollipopUSD 22.00
2 LAMB CHOPS, ARUGULA, RED ONION + FETA SALAD,CHIMICHURRI VINAGRETTE
Steak TartareUSD 26.00
DICED RAW BEEF, SHALLOTS, PARSLEY, PARMESAN, TRUFFLE VINAIGRETTE, QUAIL EGG ON THE SIDE
Shrimp AmericanoUSD 18.00
GARLIC, WHITE WINE, CHILI FLAKE, TOASTED GARLIC BREAD

Main Dishes

SalmonUSD 36.00
PARSNIP & SWEET POTATO HASH, KALE, APPLE CIDER REDUCTION, PARSNIP CHIPS
Olive Oil Poached HalibutUSD 39.00
HERBED COUSCOUS, FENNEL, PICHOLINE OLIVES, PISTACHIO, BEURRE BLANC
Sole MeunièreUSD 39.00
CAULIFLOWER PURÉE, HEIRLOOM SPINACH, CAPER BROWN BUTTER SAUCE
King Trumpet MushroomsUSD 32.00
TRUFFLE RISOTTO, PRESERVED LEMON, FINE HERBS
Long Island DuckUSD 38.00
HAZELNUT CRUSTED, CREAMY FARRO, BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURÉE, LINGONBERRY RELISH, PORT-JUNIPER SAUCE
- RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUMUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUSD 0.00
- WELL DONEUSD 0.00
Pork ChopUSD 32.00
BONE IN PORK CHOP, POUNDED THIN AND BREADED, GARLIC, HOT CHERRY PEPPERS, HERBED BUTTER, MARBLED POTATOES
Beef Short RibUSD 38.00
SLOW 'N LOW BRAISED, WHITE CHEDDAR POLENTA, MUSHROOMS, DEMI GLACE JUS, CRUNCHY FRIED ONIONS
ChickenUSD 34.00
ROASTED BREAST, THIGH ROULADE, SAUTÉED KALE, ROASTED SUNCHOKES, PICKLED BLACK TRUMPET MUSHROOMS, THYME-GARLIC JUS
Benjamin BurgerUSD 23.00
PRIME CHUCK, BRISKET & SHORT RIB PATTY, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, WHITE AMERICAN, SESAME SEED BUN
- RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUMUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUSD 0.00
- WELL DONEUSD 0.00
- French FriesUSD 0.00
- Truffle FriesUSD 4.00
8oz NY StripUSD 39.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, MASHED POTATOES AND GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE ON THE SIDE
- RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUMUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUSD 0.00
- WELL DONEUSD 0.00
- Lobster TailUSD 22.00
8oz Filet MignonUSD 59.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, MASHED POTATOES AND GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE ON THE SIDE
- RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUMUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUSD 0.00
- WELL DONEUSD 0.00
- Lobster TailUSD 22.00
16oz CowgirlUSD 65.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, MASHED POTATOES AND GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE ON THE SIDE
- RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM RAREUSD 0.00
- MEDIUMUSD 0.00
- MEDIUM WELLUSD 0.00
- WELL DONEUSD 0.00
- Lobster TailUSD 22.00
8oz Vegan FiletUSD 59.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS, ROASTED POTATOES AND CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Sides

French FriesUSD 12.00
Truffle FriesUSD 16.00
SpinachUSD 9.00
AsparagusUSD 10.00
MushroomsUSD 12.00
Broccoli RabeUSD 10.00
Mashed PotatoesUSD 12.00
Marble PotatoesUSD 12.00

Kids

Pasta With ButterUSD 18.00
Kids Chicken Tenders and friesUSD 18.00
Pasta With SauceUSD 17.00
Grilled CheeseUSD 16.00
Kid SlidersUSD 18.00

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Benjamin - Ridgefield offers an inviting atmosphere with a modern twist on a historical setting. Known for its "delicious and creative" dishes, standout service, and a charming ambiance, it's a perfect spot for special occasions. While some find the menu pricey, the "unique flavors" and "exceptional cocktails" make it a memorable dining experience.

335 Reviews

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Carleen
New York City
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
How wonderful when all the elements of a dining experience come together-- food, service and environment! A real pleasure!
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Andres
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service we both excellent. A place to definitely come back.
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Arlene
New York City
26 reviews
vip
1.0
26 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was awful. Salad ok but mussels were awful. Stringy and inedible. So much sauce and it tasted like a sauce marinade for a meat dish. Thick and mustard filled. Weird. Menu and food needs a rethink. Has gone down hill. Service was great but…
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Benjamin
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Experience was top notch, couldn’t have of asked for better. Staff was on top of everything and was very respectful, food was amazing and extremely tasty. Ambience was great and noise level wasn't too loud.
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Sharon
New York City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were there for a celebration and it was excellent and fun! The ambience is the perfect balance of casual elegance. Everything was delicious. Highlights were the olive oil poached halibut, perfectly roasted duck breast, and desserts. The pastry chef is an award winning artist. Desserts are innovative and satisfying. Especially the creme brulee and the Benny Bar.
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Dean
New York City
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. A little bit loud, but may have been the woman with shrieking voice at the table near us.
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Lynda
New York City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely Delicious and delightful! Love this restaurant! The chef is a genius!
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Deborah
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great vibe…Fun Friday night for dinner with friends! Had the salmon …delicious
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Mikhail
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, love this place!!! Food and service as absolutely fantastic
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Peter
New York City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The warmth and vibrancy of this restaurant is something that can be felt the moment you walk in. The experience was 5 stars at the prices you’d expect to pay but unlike being in NYC nothing felt priced “egregiously”. We sat upstairs and the service was attentive without being overbearing. There were two different people at the host stand when we came in and when we left and both were so enthusiastic with our presence that it really made us want to come back soon. The food was delicious and carefully prepared. Feels like a great place to celebrate with friends and for other special occasions.
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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 4.6 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Benjamin - Ridgefield

20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Ridgefield
Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed 12:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, 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 Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Phone number
(475) 275-6001

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving @ The Benjamin

HALIBUT

Steak Tartare

8oz Filet Mignon

Salads/Soups

Caesar SaladUSD 17.00

Burrata + BeetsUSD 23.00

Arugula + Pumpkin SaladUSD 19.00

Endive + Apple SaladUSD 21.00

French Onion SoupUSD 16.00

Appetizers

Signature Bread ServiceUSD 6.00

Ricotta & Spinach DipUSD 16.00

Hamachi TartareUSD 24.00

GnocchiUSD 22.00

Crispy BrusselsUSD 18.00

MusselsUSD 21.00

CalamariUSD 21.00

FettuccineUSD 26.00

Pork BellyUSD 19.00

Lamb LollipopUSD 22.00

Steak TartareUSD 26.00

Shrimp AmericanoUSD 18.00

Main Dishes

SalmonUSD 36.00

Olive Oil Poached HalibutUSD 39.00

Sole MeunièreUSD 39.00

King Trumpet MushroomsUSD 32.00

Long Island DuckUSD 38.00

Pork ChopUSD 32.00

Beef Short RibUSD 38.00

ChickenUSD 34.00

Benjamin BurgerUSD 23.00

8oz NY StripUSD 39.00

8oz Filet MignonUSD 59.00

16oz CowgirlUSD 65.00

8oz Vegan FiletUSD 59.00

Sides

French FriesUSD 12.00

Truffle FriesUSD 16.00

SpinachUSD 9.00

AsparagusUSD 10.00

MushroomsUSD 12.00

Broccoli RabeUSD 10.00

Mashed PotatoesUSD 12.00

Marble PotatoesUSD 12.00

Kids

Pasta With ButterUSD 18.00

Kids Chicken Tenders and friesUSD 18.00

Pasta With SauceUSD 17.00

Grilled CheeseUSD 16.00

Kid SlidersUSD 18.00

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Review summary

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How is The Benjamin - Ridgefield restaurant rated?

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Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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