The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.
We have dined at The Benjamin several times now. The service out of the kitchen is still the main issue. Entrees coming out of the kitchen are so slow; over an hour from when your appetizer was served. The restaurant can't seem to manage the customers; either too many patrons or kitchen is understaffed. Either way, it takes WAY too long to be served. Overall poor service from the kitchen. Wait staff --- not as attentive as they should be --- loss of sales --- no request if you would like wine, etc so their loss.