At the heart of downtown Montreal, Benjamin invites you to experience the elegance of a Parisian-inspired steakhouse. In a warm and sophisticated setting, every detail is designed to awaken the senses and create a truly memorable dining experience.
Our Specialties
AAA Canadian beef, dry-aged on site, carefully prepared to highlight its depth of flavor and distinctive character.
Amenities, services & more
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Guest impressions of Restaurant Benjamin describe a warm, intimate setting with attentive, professional service and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu blends French steakhouse staples with creative touches, delivering tender steaks, flavorful boeuf, and well prepared seafood and classics like escargots and onion soup, while the cocktail and wine programs receive frequent praise. Many reviews mention knowledgeable staff guiding pairings and recommendations, making for smooth lunches and memorable dinners, including celebrations that feel well cared for. The kitchen is praised for careful preparation, balanced flavors, and appealing presentations, and the desserts and amuse bouches are often noted as delightful. Occasional comments about price or seating exist, but the overall sentiment points to a standout experience worth returning to.
Beautiful place, delicious cocktails , great service… but stop there.
Calling yourself a steakhouse is an insult to actual steakhouses. We ordered a cut off the menu « cote de boeuf » 45oz split by 3 people. Asked for medium rare & got medium. Barely a sear on it. Got 2 sides & 2 sauces , mashed potatoes & fries which were laughable in terms of portions, barely enough for 1 person. Just that dish was 310$ before tax.
My wife had the ravioli dish which was 6 small ravioli with a huge sauce in the middle. Was it good? Yes… but again, the portion is ridiculous & is more of an entree then a main for 38$. Look at other people's pictures of the dish .
Do yourself a favor & go to maison boulud for one of the best cote de boeuf in the city & substantially cheaper.
Exceptional service from start to finish. Huge thanks to David P his recommendations were spot on, & he really knows his wine.
This steakhouse is clearly on its way to becoming a must-visit, thanks to both the outstanding quality & the attention to detail from the staff.
The atmosphere feels like a Parisian bistro, & you get that impression right as you walk in, with a beautiful display showcasing their premium cuts. They also have an impressive wine cellar with a great selection.
Special mention to the meat quality especially the wagyu carpaccio, which was absolutely incredible.
Mar 21, 2026
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Fantastic new steakhouse! While staying at the St Martin hotel, I decided to try this new restaurant. It was a good decision. Great food, great service, & nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!
Menu states dry aged 10 oz steak. Ordered rare. It was rare, & very tough. It was also much smaller than any 10oz ive ever had. For 68 dollars, it really felt like a scam. The sauce was supposed to be perigourdine for an extra price, but it ?only tasted burned bovril. My partner's filet mignon cooked medium well had blood on the plate, which implies steak never rested before serving.
For a restaurant that bills itself as premium steak house, it was worse than the keg.
Had boudin, deviled eggs, bone marrow, & confi leeks for app. The boudin was hard fried. The confi leeks were served cold. The bone marrow was minimal despite being in a massive bone. The deviled eggs were runny. It felt like room service food at a moderately expensive hotel.
The drinks were great. They just made them in batches then would hand them out to everyone in batches which meant waiting. Lots of waiting. They even asked me to wait for the manager before giving me my bill. 30 min later I asked if I could pay so I could leave. Never saw the manager. Bill was 300 +tip for 4 apps two mains 1 8oz glass if wine, 1 mixed drink, 1 glass prosecco.
Benjamin is a nice place. Great concept: French steakhouse. The food was great. I had the French onion soup to start. It was perfectly balanced, not greasy, great. I also tried the grilled bone marrow from a friend & the grilled leek (served cold). All good. Then I had the fillet mignon with the sauce perourgine (?) & truffle mashed potatoes. The truffle flavour didn't come through enough. It also didn't come through on my friend's truffle fries. They did not have a good batch I guess. But I would say that overall that didn't matter. The food was really good.
The biggest issue was the final bill which had several errors in pricing. The sides were at $16 (instead of $12 as stated on the menu) & my sauce was meant to be $10 extra but on the bill said +$14. There were errors on my friend's bill as well. Be careful to check! I will also point out that the menu here on Google has changed & the pricing of some of the items is also different. All that aside, it's a good restaurant. Good food & nice service.
Business Lunch. Excellent service provided by Charlotte & David. We tried the cocktail of the day... it was delicious...'Marmalade Mocktail'. I tried the appetizer snail with mushroom, Beef flank steak & Paris Brest for dessert... Presentation & food were amazing. Will come back.
Super expérience ce soir au Steakhouse Benjamin! Service soigné de Joseph & un bel accueil ainsi que des bons conseil sur le vin de Marie-Amelie. Le vin est délicieux, les plats sont délicieux. 10/10!
Jan 14, 2026
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Quelle belle soirée en compagnie de notre serveuse Joëlle qui était Intentionnée & douce. Elle nous a accueilli avec bienveillance. La nourriture était très bonne. L'ambiance chaleureuse & un endroit tout simplement stylé. Nous allons y retourner.
Seul point à critiquer était la cuisson de mon steak. Il n'était pas cuit selon ce que j'avais demandé, mais le goût y était, alors je ne me suis pas plein.
Merci aux employés du Benjamin pour ce 23 décembre féérique.
I think we have a new winner for the best steakhouse in downtown Montreal! I went for lunch & the menu is broad enough to comply with every taste. Service, performed by Maelle , was impeccable, & she made the whole experience very enjoyable. I will come back!
