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The Benjamin - Ridgefield, Ridgefield, CT

The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6
4.6
409 Reviews
$31 to $50
French American
20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French American, American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Ridgefield
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Garden to Glass A Floral Mixology Workshop

    $0.00 - $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 29, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Join our floral mixology workshop and discover the art of crafting cocktails with a botanical twist. Learn to infuse drinks with florals, herbs, and vibrant flavors. Perfect for cocktail lovers, creatives, and anyone looking to sip something beautiful. $55 per person 6:00pm-8:00pm
    Garden to Glass A Floral Mixology Workshop Photo
  • Mother's Day Brunch

    $85.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Join us for 3-course menu: choice of appetizer, entrée & dessert Reservations available from 10:30AM to 2:30PM $85++ per person **Regular dinner service begins at 5pm and is a la carte.
    Mother's Day Brunch Photo

What 409 people are saying

The Benjamin - Ridgefield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Benjamin in Ridgefield offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a "lovely atmosphere". Guests rave about the "delicious", diverse menu and professional staff. Despite occasional service delays, the ambiance and menu variety, including standout dishes like short ribs and seafood, make it a popular choice.

409 Reviews
  1. Tony VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely brunch to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Would highly recommend.

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  2. Lisa

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They hit it out of the park again. Stellar drinks and food. Will go back again soon!

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  3. Charles

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal on Friday. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and efficient and the ambiance was relaxed and welcoming.

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  4. Lynn VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food is consistently delicious and service is attentive.

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  5. Katherine

    Coastal Georgia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise! Had Easter lunch at The Benjamin today, with a fixed menu including appetizer, entree, and dessert. The choices were ample and each one delicious! We all thoroughly enjoyed everything from start to finish! Service was timely, friendly, and professional, in a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return! Kudos!

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  6. Patti

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Benjamin and we had a great meal. The decor and ambiance is very nice and well thought out. The calamari and endive salad starters were delicious. The calamari breading was not greasy and the dipping sauce was delicious. Our meals , both the steak and mussels were cooked perfectly. Overall, great service and a great meal. We had a show at the Ridgefield Playhouse so next time we will indulge in dessert. We will be back.

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  7. Thomas

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Seated next to loud, obnoxious people. Many other tables available. Why not consider guests when seating? Food was ok. For the price I would expect better food, better ambiance, better service.

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  8. James

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. The ricotta and spinach dip was amazing

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  9. Franco

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated my son’s 21st birthday. We had a great time and our waiter was spectacular! Great guy, very sociable & professional. Definetly one of our favorite places.

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  10. Suzanne

    Orlando2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    You may as well go go a diner for brunch. So underwhelming

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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 409 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
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Benjamin - Ridgefield

20 West Ln, Ridgefield, CT 06877-4914

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ridgefield
  • Hours of operation
    Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–9:30 pm 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 Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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