Benoit Restaurant & Bar
(646) 943-7373
60 W. 55th St
New York,
NY
10019
40.7623
-73.9768
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown Center
What People Are Saying About Benoit Restaurant & Bar
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
In Short
The art nouveau era lives on in this offshoot of Alain Ducasse's Paris restaurant of the same name with its tulip lamps, red banquettes, brass rails, tile floor and oak-topped tables with a stripe of zinc down the middle. Serving classic brasserie fare like duck foie gras confit with toasted brioche; onion soup gratinee; cassoulet; and chocolate soufflé, it's an authentic challenger to Keith McNally's popular bistros (Pastis, Balthazar). If he were alive, Toulouse-Lautrec surely would have loved it.
User Reviews
nnkm77
April 20, 2009
Many of my colleagues and I go to the bar at Benoit for a drink after work and recently 2 of Benoit’s event planners came to our office to introduce us to their private dining / restaurant. They gave us drink coupons and a gift card to use and thanked us for our time. We thought this is great – we already go all the time. On one of our random trips we decided to use the drink coupons, 4 people had 9 glasses of wine and we tried using 4 coupons. Needless to say the waiter and manager told us that we could only use 2 coupons per table (please note there is no disclaimer anywhere on this coupon). Upon further discussion w/ the manager – Nicholas who was rude, confrontational and completely unprofessional… we left having to pay for 7 glasses of wine and vow never to go back again. Not only did they lose our business but one of our entire corporation. There is a reason this place gets bad reviews
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FoodieNYC10014
December 03, 2008
I have never walked into a restaurant and been welcomed so warmly. My wife and I were walking along Fifth and decided to give Benoit a try. We had read the reviews, but we thought why-not, because "paid " critics are not always right. We had the most amazing time. The food was excellent. The service was attentive. The maitre d' came over and wanted to be sure we were okay. He also brought over the chef Sebastian so we could give our compliments.
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NYCGirl10027
December 03, 2008
I believe Benoit is the best brasserie in NY. I have been there for lunch, dinner & even Thanksgiving. Every meal has been delicious. The staff is amazing - they are nice, attentive & they do not rush you out. I'm not a big spender - I work in the neighborhood and I go for the $28 prix fixe 3 course lunch. The maitre d' Fabrice always remembers me and he always ensures that I have a great time.
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What to Drink:
The house special cocktail is the Montmartre ($15), made of pomegranate vodka, pineapple vodka, pineapple juice, pomegranate syrup and champagne.
Know Before You Go:
Try Ducasse's fine dining destination, Adour.
The Extras:
Three private dining salons on the second floor can accommodate up to 60 guests combined.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Breakfast, Fine Dining, Brunch, Notable Chef, Theater District Dining, People Watching, Online Reservations, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
