Classic French bistro with Parisian ambiance, highly praised for its roast chicken and $60 prix fixe value.
Bryan Kim reviews Benoit, a French restaurant in Midtown, praising its Parisian ambiance and classic dishes like escargots and roast chicken. It's recommended for date nights or pre-show meals.
This Alain Ducasse bistro offers a quintessential Parisian ambiance with its beautifully renovated space, featuring mirrors, Art Nouveau fixtures, and cozy red booths. It's a place where you can enjoy classic French comfort food, from escargots to a perfectly roasted chicken with uniformly crisp fries. While some find it a bit stuffy, it's frequently recommended for pre-show meals or date nights, with many appreciating the elegant atmosphere and reliable, high-quality dishes.
This French bistro offers a classic, Old World dining experience with traditional staples such as escargots, cassoulet, and pâté. Customers particularly recommend the roast chicken and crisp fries, with one user specifically mentioning the 'Split chicken' as a must-try. While most feedback is positive, one opinion suggests the brunch offerings are not as strong as other French brunch options.
"The roast chicken and its accompanying crisp fries are particularly recommended, with one user specifically suggesting trying the 'Split chicken'."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its classic French cuisine, beautiful interior, and good service. While some find the brunch offerings to be weaker, the overall sentiment leans towards enjoyment and recommendation.
Important Note
One user found the brunch offerings to be weaker compared to other French restaurants.
"This user describes "Benoit" as an excellent restaurant option for lunch, but notes that it is expensive."
Positive"Benoit is described as a 'secret classic' and a very good choice for those who appreciate French/American cuisine."
Positive"Benoit is praised as great, with a specific recommendation to try their split chicken dish."
Positive"This user quite liked Benoit, noting good food and a better atmosphere compared to Quality Brasserie."
Positive"Benoit is a beautiful restaurant with high-quality food and great service. The $60 prix fixe is a solid value."
Positive"Enjoys Benoit."
Positive"Recommends Benoit, praising its $60 pre-fixe menu, beautiful interior, food, and service."
Positive"Recommends Benoit as another option, and mentions the new one in Grand Central called Grand Brasserie."
Positive"Mentions Benoit has a street shack but not as nice as La Grande Boucherie."
Neutral"Considers Benoit for a business lunch."
Neutral"Recommends Benoit, stating it is "pretty good"."
Positive"Benoit has the “weakest” brunch offering out of the three"
Negative"Benoit is my go to for pre Carnegie Hall shows."
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