Benoit Bistro
French Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
"Alain Ducasse place but probably not the top of his line."(6 Tips)"... meal, or just grab a steak frites and a drink alone at the bar after MOMA...."(3 Tips)
"Good prixe fix lunch, excellent service and vegetarian friendly."(2 Tips)
"... wine list!!! The escargot was small, but tasty and all the fish..."(3 Tips)
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Ms HeleneFebruary 3, 2016Restaurant week winter 2016 menu was a winner for value and quality. Escargot in garlic butter, roasted cod with fried capers and croutons and ice cream for dessert. Each dish prepared and played well
Alper YFebruary 13, 2013Great service great ambience very nice and friendly staff. The confit was really the best i ever ate (incl. those in paris). Still i didnt love the margarita. In any case it'll be my fav. French in ny
EaterJanuary 11, 2012The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and on the weekends, Benoit serves one of the best brunches in Midtown (it includes a dessert buffet). [Eater 38 Member]
RonniOctober 17, 2017They start you off with cheese bread balls, so good! Definitely a pricey place but I enjoyed my scallops and pomme fries.
- John MichaelDecember 2, 2014Only french brasserie worth a damn in midtown. Great place to do a nice meal, or just grab a steak frites and a drink alone at the bar after MOMA. Pied de Cochon are tasty, and the coq au vin is money
Do not skip these dessert: vanilla millefeuille, chocolate soufflé with pistachio ice cream (with crunchy pistachio bits), profiteroles with tableside chocolate sauce service.
Feed the francophile! Alain Ducasse true bistro classics. Order the sharable charcuterie platter (with a tiny jar of cornichons, crusty bread + Dijon). Stellar lunch= salad w/roast organic chicken- Andrew COctober 25, 2017Quite authentic French cuisine and extensive wine list!!! The escargot was small, but tasty and all the fish dishes (+fries) we ordered were all cooked perfectly and delicious
Sean StenstromFebruary 21, 2014casual French restaurant serves faithful versions of all your bistro favorites like coq au vin, cassoulet, and escargots. The bar room is a cool place for after-work cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Jia YanDecember 29, 2013A lovely place, great service. Definitely get Hos D'oeuvres as appetizer, pick any 3 or 5, they are all delicious. I had Foie de Veau for.entree, I was pleasantly surprised of the portion,very tender
Nice faux-Parisian bistro- one of the few places still doing fish quenelles and doing them right. Great casual bar - great place on your way to or from MOMA- Harumi UJune 7, 2015Alain Ducasse place but probably not the top of his line. Probably the best is lunch or dinner (must be there before 6:30) prix fixe. They give you a little present (was merengue for me) after dinner
Douglas EllimanJuly 17, 2014Alain Ducasse’s high-end bistro modeled after the original Benoit in Paris. It has a rich beautiful décor however maintains a relaxing vibe. We highly recommend the Cassoulet!
Joshua BoggsNovember 3, 2020Great restaurant, top-notch service, solid cocktails, and extensive wine list. Really liked the Benoit Burger.
Wayne HewettOctober 13, 2018Eat at the bar Incredible charcuterie yummy chicken and pomme frites. The restaurant itself is also wonderful we were just in the mood for the bar scene.
Tammy WeissMay 10, 2017Fantastic! Interesting yet classic. Even just to pop in for the profiterolles is worth a visit!! Great wines and beer. 5 star service.
Great seasonal soups (French onion, gazpacho, butternut squash). Steak frites hits the spot. Soufflé or profiteroles to share for dessert a must.
Kiah JonesJanuary 20, 2016I love the cassoulet and the foie gras. Of course the duck confit is the best in the city.
More than just Bistro food level Really solid French cuisine. Love the new bar design.
Thiago SoaresDecember 6, 2013The lunch menu has great options: to be very french, try the mussels with french fries! With a glass of shirah wine 😍
Clare M.June 17, 2021The food here is fantastic. They have a nice selection of great French dishes. Can’t wait to come back.
Monday LisaMay 29, 2018Scallops were fantastic and so was the apple tart! Highly recommend this quaint little French spot
Daniel BouludJuly 30, 2014Chef Philippe Bertineau started off his New York career at Daniel 20 years ago and has remained a friend ever since. Don’t miss his cassoulet!
Jing LeeAugust 16, 2015Pleaaaaase do not miss out on August special - shredded oxtail stuffed tomatoes! It's so so deliciousSss
Alex RavenelApril 25, 2016Grab a seat at the bar, order a drink and some steak frites. Best French bistro in midtown.
amNewYorkSeptember 28, 2011Meringues were once called the forgotten cookies, as they can be cooked in a cooling oven, but it would be difficult for diners to overlook the pink, almond-sprinkled meringues bagged at Benoit.
Bradley BoughtonDecember 17, 2022Great food and cocktails. Mezcal drink was great as was the onion soup.
Decent selection of wines available by the generous carafe. Also: free cheese bread puffs. So. Savory. So. Good.
Martin HurstFebruary 3, 2013The French onion soup followed by the lobster salad appetizer was the perfect amount of food and absolutely delicious.
Edouard BurrusFebruary 22, 2012Amazing place and it really feel like i'm In paris!!! Food is exquisite
Chefs FeedAugust 22, 2014François Payard, chef of François Payard Bakery, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Chef Philippe’s warm chicken salad. Read more
George PatrickNovember 17, 2013Cheese soufflé is delicious, as well as all the menu. Service 5 stars!
- dara lynneJuly 17, 2011Good prixe fix lunch, excellent service and vegetarian friendly. Get the vanilla cream dessert. Yum!
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:45 AM–3:00 PM
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
(646) 943-7373
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
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