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Food - Benchmark Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY

Benchmark Restaurant

4.3 (1305)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
339A Second St., Brooklyn, NY 11215

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located in the heart of Brooklyn's Park Slope, Benchmark Restaurant features a New American menu focused on pasture-raised animals and locally-grown produce. Executive Chef Ryan Jaronik has created a diverse menu that melds the traditional and the contemporary with global influences. Featured is a section of à la carte steaks and chops offering up to five different cuts, including a 24oz Bone-in Ribeye and an 10oz Filet Mignon. Other favorites include Seared Foie Gras, Seared Diver Scallops and Philly Cheese Steak Empanadas.

Between the '20s & '40s, the space that now occupies Benchmark was used as an icehouse and major way station for goods that that arrived on the banks of the Gowanas Canal. While excavating, several "benchmarks" (surveyor's marks) were found, along with architects' tools, some of which are displayed on the restaurant's walls. Benchmark's rich history and naturally rustic interior is enhanced by warm exposed brick, arched windows and spacious garden seating.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Jaronik
  • Catering
    Bring the delicious farm-to-table, New American experience to your home, office or event space. Please inquire with our Events department, 718-965-7040.
  • Private party facilities
    Benchmark Restaurant is centrally located in Brooklyn's bustling Park Slope neighborhood. The restaurant features an intimate, rustic interior enhanced by warm exposed brick and arched windows. Benchmark also has a spacious outdoor garden that seats up to 52 guests. Executive Chef Ryan Jaronik's New American menu features diverse cuisine that melds the traditional and the contemporary with global influences. Your event can feature a family-style or coursed menu paired with excellent wines, craft beers or artisanal cocktails. The restaurant hosts semi-private events and private buyouts for up to 100 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Gowanus
  • Cross street
    5th ave.
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lot.
  • Public transit
    Take R to Union Street or F to 4th Avenue/9th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Benchmark Restaurant.

4.3

4.3
(1305)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 2.7Value

Noise • Moderate

1,227 Reviews
  1. MimiG

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, delicious food and enjoyable dinner!

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  2. bobeileen Gold

    New York City79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 8, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Recommend the port chop and burger. Wine specials some days during the week.

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  3. Dineout

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, very nice wine and cocktail options. Just a warm welcoming place to have a fabulous meal.

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  4. CarlR

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My other & I … good friends … good food … a candle with dessert … a perfect birthday.

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  5. AnonymousA

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I recall more menu choices in the past. Not a single gluten free fish choice. They graciously offered to make plain fish and vegetables. But, if that’s my only choice, why go to a restaurant?

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  6. RobertFrumkin Gold

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great steaks! Fries were good but need to be hotter (cooked just before serving). There needs to be salt and pepper on the table. 2012 Syrah by the glass was excellent. I did not see a wine by the bottle list....surely you have one? Doggy bags were very well done and the steak the next day was delicious warmed up.

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  7. BridgitW

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious, and our waiter was lovely and accommodating. He had an impeccable sense of timing and gave us just the right amount of spaciousness to enjoy our meal. It’s a big plus that he steered us in the right direction of a fabulous wine!!!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter was so kind and patient as we chatted with a friend we hadn’t seen in a while! He was attentive and the food was amazing!

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  9. NYCMarine

    New York City56 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 29, 2022

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice meal with friends. The bartender makes a great drink and our entrees were done well. Love a good pork chop and I thought it was done wel, while my wife thought it a bit dry.

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  10. Taytus2259

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had dinner with my wife. I had the seared duck breast. Although they only gave me 2 slices of duck breast and very expensive, it was juicy, flavorful, tender and tasty. Overall my experience was wonderful. The service was excellent. We were seated immediately and the drinks came out immediately and the servers were friendly. Definitely coming back again and I will definitely recommend this restaurant to all my friends and family.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ryan Jaronik
  • Catering
    Bring the delicious farm-to-table, New American experience to your home, office or event space. Please inquire with our Events department, 718-965-7040.
  • Private party facilities
    Benchmark Restaurant is centrally located in Brooklyn's bustling Park Slope neighborhood. The restaurant features an intimate, rustic interior enhanced by warm exposed brick and arched windows. Benchmark also has a spacious outdoor garden that seats up to 52 guests. Executive Chef Ryan Jaronik's New American menu features diverse cuisine that melds the traditional and the contemporary with global influences. Your event can feature a family-style or coursed menu paired with excellent wines, craft beers or artisanal cocktails. The restaurant hosts semi-private events and private buyouts for up to 100 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Gowanus
  • Cross street
    5th ave.
  • Parking details
    Street parking and public lot.
  • Public transit
    Take R to Union Street or F to 4th Avenue/9th Street.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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  5. Gowanus

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