Elegant French bistro w/ Parisian ambiance. Classic dishes & standout desserts, perfect for pre-show meals.
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 classic, Old World French dining experience in a beautifully renovated space that retains its historical charm. The menu features traditional French bistro staples, and patrons rave about the desserts, especially the rum baba. The atmosphere is elegant and cozy, perfect for a traditional French meal.
Benoit offers a classic French bistro experience with staples like escargots and roast chicken. While some find their brunch offerings less impressive, the duck and desserts, particularly the rum baba, are highly recommended. The fries are consistently praised as crisp, and complimentary gougères are a nice touch. The wine selection is also noted as great.
"The duck and desserts, particularly the rum baba, are highlighted as must-tries. The split chicken is also specifically recommended, and the fries are consistently praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of this French bistro, praising its beautiful interior, high-quality food, and great service. Some reviews suggest it might offer a weaker brunch compared to other options, but overall, the dining experience is highly regarded.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, one comment suggested that Benoit's brunch offering might be weaker compared to other French options. It is also noted as being expensive.
"Recommends Benoit as a solid and quaint option, particularly for locals."
Neutral"The commenter suggests Benoit as a potential answer to the search for a French bistro."
Positive"Benoit was recommended as a French dining option in NYC."
Positive"Benoit, a French restaurant, is mentioned as an option where the husband might struggle with pronunciation but the menu is not overly adventurous. It is considered for upscale but not formal dining."
Neutral"The commenter notes that this restaurant has great wine."
Positive"The duck at Benoit is a favorite of this commenter, who also enjoyed their ile de flottante."
Positive"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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