Benoit

I went here as a walk in with a coworker friend and was immediately seated. I love the vibe when you first walk in - there is a walk in area that looks very cute, perfect for small bites and a drink or coffee. When you walk a little deeper inside, there is a classy dining room area with coat check if needed. I thought the food was wonderful. We went during restaurant week and had the $60 three course meal. The duck confit was absolutely phenomenal, best duck I had in my entire life. The meat just fell right off the bone and it was so soft and tender, melt in your mouth. The crème brûlée was also something that needed mentioning - I recommend getting just one and sharing it between two people. I polished off my dessert though, simply because I wanted to, but I would have felt less sick if I shared it with my friend instead. This was such a perfect little place to go to if you have the budget for it. Some items I did raise an eyebrow at the price, but they do have smaller and more reasonably priced items if you want to dine classy on a budget.

We recently indulged in Restaurant Week at Benoit, opting for their three-course lunch. The atmosphere was bright, charming, and spacious--no elbow jousting required. We felt at ease the moment we walked in.The meal kicked off with excellent bread and a light amuse-bouche. For appetizers, we chose the tarte flambée, which pleasantly surprised us. Though it resembled a pizza or flatbread, it was much tastier.Our main courses, the duck and the char, were good. The spinach accompanying the char was especially flavorful. A highlight was the option to pair glasses of wine with the prix-fixe menu. Dessert offered classic options. While they didn't leave a lasting impression, they provided a sweet conclusion to the meal.Feeling comfortable from the start, we look forward to returning.

TL;DR: Quintessential French bistro in NYC Seating is separating between a bar near the front and a main dining area in the back. Both are well fitted, but I'd recommend the main dining area for dinner. Most of the seats are private-ish vs being in the center of the room in the midst of the people walking by.This is an Alain Ducasse restaurant, and it lives up the expectation. Portions are generous. The food is flavored well without being too salty. We had the arugula salad (huge portion), mussels with frites (savory sauce perfect for dipping the bread), and the ravioli (firm texture, soft lamb inside). The highlight was the ravioli--definitely order it when you come here.The service was top tier with someone coming by to check on water, progress, etc every couple minutes. They also change utensils and clean off the table of crumbs after each course. Despite this service, the prices are very reasonable at $30-50/ppl.

I find this resto in recommendations from the influencer Hello French. Also, I visit Alan Ducasse chocolate shop in Paris, so I was curious about his bistro in NYC. I went on a Sunday at noon without a reservation.You are given complimentary bread & butter, and I also had cheese profiteroles.I ordered the Straight Outta 55th for my cocktail of choose (really enjoyed it and ordered a second). For food I had a tarte flambée (too cheesy for my taste, but did remind me of the tarte flambée that I had in Alsace), tartare bœuf (and came with a salad), and the profiteroles (it's milk chocolate, but I think it would be better with dark). I really enjoyed all my food.Service was attentive without being overbearing. I received my food in a timely manner and the server waited until I finished my entree before giving me my plat. When my coat dropped to the floor from the back of my chair an employee was quick to pick it up before I could even get out of my chair!I would definitely recommend, and I will be back myself when I'm in NYC.

Dined at the bar solo. Service was friendly and attentive. The wine recommendation was spot on accurate and enjoyable, great job by the bartender on the selection, appreciated the taste as well. Mgr checked in to see if dinner was going well. The Tarte Flambee ($24) had great flavor, unfortunately the thin crust pizza-like appetizer was soggy and soft. Appreciated they cut it into bite sized portions in the kitchen as it would have been challenging to slice the soggy crust. Perhaps it sat under a lamp or it wasn't fully cooked, either way, soggy crust wasn't what I expected. The $38 marinated half chicken was a big disappointment. The meat was dry and it was flavorless. I didn't see any seasoning or spices, nothing other than their dark pan sauce. (Recommend the chef visit a Costco to experience a delicious roasted chicken that's flavorful and moist.) Overall, average dining experience for a NY celebrity chef restaurant.

An excellent French restaurant. Service is top notch with real French speaking servers. Loved the cheese bread balls that come at the outset. DeliciousComplimentary bread was nicely toasted. Had the of menu foie gras. Healthy portion. Would like a little more balsamic though. Chicken dish was delicious. As a habit I rarely order chicken at a restaurant but this had a nice herbs flavour. Be sure to get a lot of sauce. Good portion. Overall a solid classy meal.

The positives are undoubtedly the service and the decor, both of which were impressive and worthy of praise. The food, however, was extremely disappointing, bland, and unnecessarily overpriced. It was a very lackluster Thanksgiving meal.I never want to come to a French restaurant and have to add heaps of salt and pepper just to get an ounce of flavor -- French food isn't known for it's blandness. My husband didn't even finish his main course. I will give them credit for their desserts, as well as their espresso martinis; however the latter of which is getting a positive review more so for the strength of the drink rather than the taste.

Went there for a dinner with another couple. Quiet night so we were seated at a nice table at far corner of restaurantUnobtrusive service with a nice ambiance reminiscent of the Parisian bistros. We started with some cheese puffs and they were nice and fluffy. Ordered the rabbit and pate plate. Nice but not expressive in flavor. Was plain really. Served with bread and nothing else. The sea bass with artichoke was very nicely prepared. Mouse and flaky. The olive empanade was. Or as successful in my view and another bed would have been a better option. The salt did draw out the flavor so I liked that part but the competing olives weee not my favorite. Artichoke was great but the choppped part on top was a mixture of stuff that was salty and was ok. I tried some of the steak also and bought it was nice. For NY it was ok. Desserts were the flan and profiteroles (sp). I tired the flan and it was nice. Overall an ok experience.

What else can you rate a classic. Food cooked & presented with perfection, attentive wait staff and a cosy ambiance!

My first Michelin star restaurant! Reservations are available for lunch if you are looking the day of. After a two hour climbing session, I was ravenous, but also wanted to see if there were some Michelin star restaurants available. Two restaurants near me were available and I wanted to try French! French food has never been my favorite, but surely a Michelin star would be worth it. Yes, I was in my climbing workout outfit and did get a quick side eye from the host, but everyone else inside was very pleasant.When seated, they presented a complimentary cheese bread, much like the Brazilian style pao de quejo.Very delicious! The official bread and butter came out afterwards, which was fresh and delicious. The butter had a"B" imprinted on it! For my cocktail, I ordered the mon cherry, which has a slight tartness and smoothness that compliments each other very well. Escargot was my appetizer option and the duck as my main entree. Escargot was amazing and helped me get through all the bread! Now the entree, I never had a more delicious duck! Perfectly crisp on the outside and juicy in the inside. I have a sensitivity to game, but they cooked it perfectly, where I had no trouble finishing! The mustard sauce with the eggplant was a perfect balance to it. As an addition, they also brought out duck foi gras, which was rich, but not overly done.Next I can't tell you how amazing the pistachio souffle with raspberry sorbet was! This dessert reminds me of a soft egg dish in Korea that I grew up with or a fluffy pancake from Japan. It gets better with every bite and not too sweet at all! Didn't leave any food behind! I would go back in a heartbeat!