Benoit New York

What groups say

Groups of 6 to 15 book the upstairs private room or main dining room for birthdays, wine dinners and celebrations.

• There is a private room upstairs used for birthday parties, and reviewers refer to private dining rooms generally.
• Reported group sizes range from 6 to 15, including a recurring wine dinner of 10 to 12 people.
• Groups order a la carte and share courses; one wine group brought 24 to 30 bottles and worked closely with the sommelier.
• Prix fixe formats appear at holidays, with a Thanksgiving menu cited at 95 dollars per person.

Drawn from 33 Google reviews of Benoit New York that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• group dinner, party of 15

  Great location and fitting interior. As a party of 15 we were well taken care of with attentive yet unobtrusive service. The grilled and smoked eggplant appetizer was not my really my thing, but the salmon with puréed sweet potato on the side was cooked to perfection. The dessert however was the absolute highlight, the profiteroles were each a small bite of heaving served with an understated chocolate sauce and a light vanilla ice cream.

• monthly wine dinner, party of 11

  Big thanks to Howie!! Last night, September 24, 2018,) it was time for a group of us, (usually between 10-12,) have our monthly wine dinner. It always requires substantial planning and distances to cover, However the hard is part is culling the wine that we drink. Normally we show up with 24 - 30 bottles and we only drink 1 per person plus the "star" of the night which is always a dessert wine, Last night was a 1945 Massandra, from the Crimea. Normally we order an appetizer, a mid course, entree and dessert and enough of each one so that it makes it easier to go with the wines. Last night we started with 2 appetizers the first was a Tarte flambee which was an Alsatian thin crust, with onions and bacon. The second appetizer as a Duck foie gras terrine, with black mission fig chutney, accompanied by a toasted brioche. Both dishes had lovely presentation and were prepared well. for our next course we had Seared Maine sea scallops, with crispy gnocchi & matelote sauce, then came a plate of Served veal sweetbreads with baby vegetables, cooking jus. The scallops were wonderful, the sweetbreads were overpowered by the vegetables and salt. Next came the Poulet roti served with pommes frites. Chicken in case you didn't realize is has only a 4-minute window to be cooked within, if not within that time period it's either under cooked or overcooked. This chicken was cooked perfectly however it seemed to be lacking seasoning. For our final savory courses, we had a Hand-chopped beef tartare with a mesclun salad and Skirt steak a' la Bordelaise this was an excellent preparation. For our desserts we shared a selection of French Cheeses, along with a Plum "tarte fine" vanilla ice cream, then a Crockpot of figs with a black currant sorbet - This was Outstanding and then we had the Benoit profiteroles. We had wonderful service throughout the evening a topflight sommelier who worked very closely with us, Benoit couldn't have done anything else to make the night more enjoyable. I really wanted to award more than 4 stars but you have a choice of doing 4 or 5, and at the end of the night for me to award 5 there can't be any faux pas. We will be back again to see if we can give them 5. Thanks again from all of us

• large group dinner

  We had a big group and ordered almost half of the menu and the rest of the food is quite bad for the price. The chicken is dry, duck breast js chewy; the dessert is more than terrible. The only flavor for the soufflé is pistachio, which tasted artificial and the profiterole is the worst I ever had, not creamy and dry. The server keeps trying to ask us to order liquor and when we finished, tried to kick us out as soon as possible.

• private birthday party

  We went for a private birthday party in the room upstairs. It was very nice and the food was good.

• private room dinner

  Great private dining room. Excellent food. Service top notch.

Good to know

Alain Ducasse's upscale French bistro, modeled after the Paris original, serves up classic fare.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Benoit New York have a private dining room?

Yes. Benoit New York offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Contact the restaurant for capacity and availability.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Benoit New York?

Guests at Benoit New York typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Benoit New York for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Benoit New York open?

Benoit New York is open daily from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Benoit New York?

Benoit New York is a $$$$ French restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.3 stars across 1,220 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Alain Ducasse's upscale French bistro, modeled after the Paris original, serves up classic fare. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Benoit New York?

Groups of 6 to 15 book the upstairs private room or main dining room for birthdays, wine dinners and celebrations. There is a private room upstairs used for birthday parties, and reviewers refer to private dining rooms generally. Reported group sizes range from 6 to 15, including a recurring wine dinner of 10 to 12 people. Groups order a la carte and share courses; one wine group brought 24 to 30 bottles and worked closely with the sommelier. Prix fixe formats appear at holidays, with a Thanksgiving menu cited at 95 dollars per person. Reviewers praise: attentive but unobtrusive service for a party of 15; sommelier works closely with groups on wine; private room upstairs suits birthday parties; desserts, especially profiteroles, praised by groups. Watch for: dining room gets very loud when full; one large group found dishes uneven and felt rushed out; upselling of wine and liquor reported by several tables. Based on 33 Google reviews of Benoit New York that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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