Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieAlain Ducasse's upscale French bistro, modeled after the Paris original, serves up classic fare.
What to order: Onion soup gratinée · Cassoulet · Rum babaFrom Google Maps reviews.
Quite disappointed by our first time at Benoît. Given the prices and the fact that it is a restaurant owned by Alain Ducasse, and as a French person myself, I was hoping to enjoy more delicious food and drinks. The service and atmosphere were great though. We ordered food from the prix-fixe menu and the à la carte one, as well as mocktails. We were very disappointed by the mocktails — they both tasted weird… The appetizers and the filet mignon and gratin dauphinois were very good. However, I wa
Even though the place is open early for dining, we weren't allowed to eat in the main dining area and were forced to the bar snacks and wines. Which is fine I guess. The filet was not cooked to specifications but was tasty. Fries were a hit as were the cocktails. Charcuterie board was meh, I definitely expected more uniqueness. The cheese plate was eye opening and probably the star of the show. Once I got the bill though, that midtown "tax" really hit. There's better for the value out there.
Worst service ever! When we ordered, we had asked to switch something (from Skirt Steak to Filet Mignon, which was a more expensive item), at most 5 minutes after we ordered, and our server, Miguel, rudely said it was “too late”. We didn’t receive our food for another half hour at least. I am sure it was not too late to switch. I understand this can be annoying, but we were very nice about it and it was right after we had ordered. He could have at least been kinder or tried to accommodate. Rega
From the Mar 3, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.