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   OpenTable Diner

   Louisville

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined today

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   We are in town visiting, and immediately this restaurant caught our attention. It’s aesthetically pleasing on the inside & quiet. Our cocktails were very good, as well as the octopus we had for an appetizer. Our server was very attentive and polite as well. We ordered 2 “small plates” and a pork chop for our main course. The small plates weren’t small, at all. Which is normally not a huge complaint but we had been munching throughout the day and weren’t overly hungry. The kale Caesar salad was delicious, as well as the truffle fries. My husbands pork chop was very underwhelming unfortunately. Half of it was fat, it seemed like a very low grade cut of meat. We ended up spending over $150, we love experiencing new restaurants in new cities and don’t mind spending that much for a meal that “wows” us. But this wasn’t one of those meals.

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   MrChristian

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall1food2service2ambience1

   Loud environment, hurried waiters…. And the fried chicken we ordered was supposed to have both dark and white meat. I got 2 backs, a drum stick and a wing. Where’s the breast?

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3. KL

   KinL

   Seattle

   13 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Service was excellent. Atmosphere is lively but very loud. Order the chef sampler and the food was quite tasty.

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   Kevin

   Las Vegas

   3 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   My husband and I did the tasting menu. Overall the food was very good (the hush puppies were crazy flavorful), but when you can add up all the dishes they brought us and it was cheaper by 25$ if we had just ordered everything individually it's a little disappointing. We do tasting menus a lot, usually they provide one dish off menu and that didnt happen. I also specifically asked to taste one dish and we didn't get it. We had reservations for 715pm and it took a long time to get service, the host ended up grabbing our drinks for us (which is awesome). We expressed our concerns to our server and he was amazing with his response and care. Overall, if you are looking for a tasting menu I would not try this place.

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   PeterG

   New England

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food2service1ambience4

   I was dining alone; my experience started very well--I ordered the Seattle Sour drink, which was excellent, and started with the focaccia, which was so tasty! I ordered another drink and then the burger. That's when things went downhill. When I had arrived, there were several empty tables, but they filled up with larger parties. After he took my meal order, I never saw my waiter again, a tall, dark man who had been pleasant. But once he was assigned larger parties (bigger tips?) I didn't exist. My burger arrived; the fries were excellent, but the burger itself was so salty that it was almost inedible. I had no check in with the waiter and could not get his attention. I ate what I could, and another waiter took away my plate. It was another 35 minutes before I could get anyone's attention to get my check. My original waiter just ignored me while playing up to three tables with larger parties. Finally I got the attention of a man who had been seating people--he acted surprised at my annoyance, and then spoke harshly to a waiter who wasn't even mine--I felt sorry for him. I told him it was not his fault, but he was very nice. I know places are short handed, but my waiter walked past my table so many times and just avoided eye contact. He probably saw me as a minor tip as a lone diner. I liked the drink, but I would not go back again. So much for trying someplace new.

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   DYoung

   Hawaii

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great dinner here before going to a show at the paramount. The burger was amazing and the foccacia I could’ve ordered more and more. Service was wonderful and attentive.

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   Luuk

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Visiting Downtown Seattle was somewhat a disappointment due to current stage of downtown environment. Our diner to Ben Paris was somehow the exception to this, great people, good environment and delicious food. Txs

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   Liferules

   Dallas

   11 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Excellent lunch spot--very close to the Pikes Marketplace. Lots of folks were getting burgers, but we had the kale salad, burrata, and crispy chicken sandwich, which was plenty to share among 3. Highly recommend.

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   ErnieH

   Tucson

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Went for our anniversary. It was AMAZING!

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    LJYF43

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Service was great. Food very good.

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    Steven

    San Francisco

    186 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    186 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great dining experience........highly recommend!!!!

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    LiaK

    Seattle

    101 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our server was fantastic and the food was great, but definitely recommend going during the 4-5 PM Happy Hour and getting the tasting "tour of the menu" - amazing value!

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    HollyV

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow !! What a wonderful treat ! Picked Ben Paris for the Convenient location to the theaters. Wanda, our waiter was amazing. The second we sat down it felt like we were dining with friends. Cocktails are a must try. Don’t let the simplicity of the menu for you. Everything was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Muy buen servicio, mala comida

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    RosannaS

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, portion sizes, and service was fantastic. One of the best places we ate at in Seattle. We would definitely return again.

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    CindyS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    All staff were very personable and helpful. The response to my special request on Open Table was quick and clear. The food was very good and portions were generous. The fried chicken was delicious. Recommend!

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    JoshuaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great ambience and staff. Small but good taste in menu helps relieve any undecided choices.

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    Fhergomez

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service!

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience4

    Poor food, good enough service and drinks. Really. The food is not good, elements were mediocre at best, but those were few and far between. Poor cookery and dish composition.

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    Tourist

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 12, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    I became sick to my stomach as soon as I finished my dinner. Either the food was not cooked properly or the dishes/cutlery were not clean. Also, your restrooms smelled terrible.

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    GreginSeattle

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2022

    overall3food5service2ambience4

    Very good food, arrived promptly after ordering. We liked the ambience of the place -- open, big windows, bright light (Seattle Summer). HOWEVER: We walked in on time for our reservation. We stood at the front podium waiting about 7 minutes before someone finally showed up to check us in and seat us. The guy who finally arrived was apparently moving empty tables around in the outdoor seating area of the place, apparently not paying attention to customers standing just inside the front door and looking at alot of wait staff avoiding eye contact with us (obviously not there job to check us in, I'd say). When seated, we waited another *10 minutes or so* before waitress finally came by. Before she came, we sat there watching all he activity going on around us, seeing there were tons of staff in the restaurant. There was no apparent pandemic shortage of help, and the place was not quite full, several tables wide open. When the waitress did finally show up, she took our drink orders and handed us the menus. Drinks arrived pretty promptly. When the waitress served those, we had questions about some of the menu items ("what is dukkha?" -- "What is the cauliflower caesar that has kale in it-- is it mostly cauliflower or mostly kale?). She looked like a deer in the headlights, said she "should know that," and went off to ask someone more senior (I guess). The kitchen is an open one -- you can see what goes on in there. There was a cook with a headband and multicolored long hair hanging over the headband allaround his head. He was cooking stuff - hair waving over the food he was preparing. Then we saw him eating as he was cooking. Good grief -- don't show that stuff in an open kitchen. Get a hairnet, don't be chomping food as you prepare our food. But we all agreed the food was good, arrived promptly, well prepared. We liked our drinks too. The place just needs a bit of tightening up in customer service and kitchen hygiene to match the quality of the food.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Really friendly, not fussy, service. My friends and I had the “Tour the Menu” which included multiple options from the cocktail bites, small plates, mains, and desserts served family style: highly recommended! The restaurant is rather cacophonous, so if you’re looking to have a quiet, intimate conversation, this might not be the right choice for you, but if you’re looking for truly excellent, innovative food, please come here!

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    samros

    New York Area

    52 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    After waiting for half an hour, our server going back and forth without taking notice that we hadn’t gotten our food, we had to hail her and ask where our order was. She went and checked and when she returned she said our order was inexplicably lost. We told her to cancel our order (we had a concert to go to).

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24. AB

    AndrewB

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is consistently delicious and interesting. The waitstaff is great.

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    MargaretS

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    We have been here before, about 2 months ago. I had the Mushroom Hash but this time it was different. It was still very good, but I missed the white mushroom cream sauce. The current sauce was orange and a little vinegar forward. Also, it would be nice if there were a couple of vegetarian lunch options, like a burger (not Impossible or Beyond, bit a nice bean, mushroom, etc.). I really want to try the fries, they look great.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Service was great! Was super close to many tourist attractions downtown Seattle

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I was really impressed with Ben Paris. The menu selection is ‘down to earth’ but every component is highly sophisticated and well thought out, absolutely delicious. The service was professional and on point. The restaurant itself is handsome or chic (depending upon your perspective). The only downside is all the escapades of the homeless people outside but there’s not much Ben Paris can do to fix that. Overall I’m saying 9.7 out of 10! Do like we did and share a bunch of plates while you have craft cocktails, then move on to the entrees.

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Thank you so much for coming in to dine with us and for sharing this review. We can't wait to serve you again.

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    RichardP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4

    Eclectic venue a little noisy Great American bistro fare

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    LalanaD

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The beef burger was cooked to order and very tasty, tender, with great flavor with the red onion topping and brie. The duck leg was fall apart tender and rich, really lovely. The truffle fries were a great accompaniment and the focaccia bread was truly our favorite - soft and fluffy in the middle and crisp around the edges. Really delightful. Our service was outstanding, with our waitress anticipating our needs moments before we had to ask for anything. My companion and I shared every dish and our waitress had the burger cut in half for us, had share plates ready, and in general, took great care of us. The staff also gifted us with a special cookie dessert, in celebration of Pride Month and we were delighted.

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Thanks for coming in! We had a great time serving you and the rest of your party. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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30. JB

    JacobB

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Everything was more then I expected. Marvelous food and service. The only small negative thing I have to say is... they dont accept more then 2 types of payment. Again otherwise it was A-Mazing! Thank you

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Staff was great at dealing with our group on a busy night! Food was great!

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Thank you! We can't wait for you to come back in for more great food and experiences.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Adelaide

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was great and service was amazing! Got the Chef’s tasting at Happy Hour what a deal! Definitely will be back!

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Come back soon! Chef and team is excited to cook and serve you again.

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    Lisa

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    I remember loving their brunch before the pandemic but the quality of food has dropped a bit. I had the wild mushroom hash and the sauce taste like the chef forgot to uncap the vinegar bottle. Ingredients were fresh and they are at great location. I hope they can come back strong and make necessary adjustments.

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    TimT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time here. Loved the restaurant from start to finish! Outstanding and well crafted food and perfect service. Our server Ben, I must say, was the highlight of our night. Highly recommend this place!

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Yay! So glad you enjoyed it and Ben made the experience one to remember. Come back soon!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    Nicht zu empfehlen! Kellner konnte sich nichts merken. Burger war lauwarm und die Fries matschig.

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Appreciate the feedback and assure you that we will work with the team based on your insights. We are confident that your next experience will be nothing short of stellar and assure you that this is not typical experience. Have a great day!

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    MelR

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Food and service are great. Noise level is annoying. If the management would lower the volume of the background music, diners would naturally lower the volume of their voices. One has to shout to be heard. Consequently, this small and otherwise fabulous restaurant is not for a relaxing meal with friends. I do go alone sometimes, ideally when the place will be less crowded... and I am always made to feel welcome. My only criticism is that one can almost be guaranteed a frenetic experience. Not my ideal meal experience.

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    Kim1

    New England

    64 reviews

    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything we fantastic! Food is really good, Service was excellent and atmosphere is fun!

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    24godessert

    Seattle

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Ben made this an excellent experience and the food was great too.

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    Susan

    Seattle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Great service but the food wasn’t amazing. The burger was served with the bottom bun completely soggy and way too raw.

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Thank you! appreciate the feedback on service and the food. Chef has taken note of your comment regarding the burger and will ensure that this is improved. Have a great day!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Happy hour Chef’s Tasting was an exceptional value and food was creative and tasty. Ben, as server, was interactive, knowledgeable and fun. On a trip to Seattle and this was a return visit. Obviously first visit was good, as well.

    Ben ParisResponded on July 6, 2022Thank you! appreciate the feedback on service and the food. We can't wait to welcome you back for more great experiences.

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