Ben Paris

Top notch service. I’m of the mind that Chicago and NYC have the best service industry in the country, and it’s not close. With that being said, the service I got at Ben Paris was the best experience I’ve had in Seattle, and equals the same experiences I get out east. The food was delicious, that’s important, but many places lose their concentration on the little things -such as excellent service. You have a great product, and great staff -keep doing what you’re doing. Thanks for the excellent treatment and care with our family (including 3 children), it’s much appreciated. We will be making a trip back. The brunch items were all good, and bacon was cooked perfectly to my taste.

We've gone here multiple times now for both the Happy Hour Dinner and Brunch Options. Happy Hour: Amazing value, delicious food, fun and friendly service. The Tasting Menu option during Happy Hour is by far one of the best deals in Seattle, with a huge variety of food options to try you will leave absolutely stuffed. They also have a fun drink option your can pair along with it and their bartenders created some fun and delicious drinks. Brunch: I think everyone on here agrees the pancakes are the #1 option and it's easy to see why once you take a bite. Don't sleep on their other hearty options as well but the pancakes were the star of the show for us.

Excellent food. The wagyu beef burger was the best ever. Beef incredibly juicy. Aioli with mustard and blue cheese sublime. The Ben Paris breakfast was equally unparalleled. Scrambled eggs executed perfectly. Service a bit restrained, like it needs to reflect a high-class establishment. Not overly welcoming but efficient.

Sis is back in town and as always we are looking for interesting places to find our next meal. Today we had brunch at Ben Paris located on the corner of Pike Street and 2nd Avenue as part of the State Hotel in downtown Seattle. It was Halloween and the room and wait staff were appropriately adorned to fit the season! We really enjoyed our meal, beginning with cocktails. Both of us had drinks with the main ingredient being espresso. My sister ordered a Calcifer, a warm drink, and I ordered an espresso martini, which I asked to be served over ice, with a side of cream. (They did not charge me extra for the cream.) Both drinks were excellent and I would not hesitate to order either again. I ordered a half sandwich of a fig, bacon and blue cheese sandwich with a butternut squash soup. I often find that butternut squash is prepared to play up the natural sweetness of the squash. But this one was savory with a surprising and well balanced back kick of cayenne. Really good! Sis ordered The Fried Chicken Sando -- a crispy fried chicken sandwich with kimchee, fresno chili and pickled cucumber served on a brioche bun. She requested that the side fries be kicked up a notch to the parmesan truffle fries. The fries were our least favorite as the parmesan and truffles did not add much character. With the fries we requested hot sauce and they brought us a collection of their house-mades - mild, medium and spicy. Beware of the spicy, unless you are a chilihead. I give Ben Paris high marks for character. The place has an impressive bar and nice, comfortable decor. The food is better than average good, as I found the entrees creative and well seasoned. The staff is very attentive and willing to accommodate special requests. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to locals and out-of-towners alike. Good value for a solidly good meal.

We had a 7:30 show at Benaroya Hall about 2 blocks away. Walked in for our 6pm reservation and saw 2 large groups. Immediately knew we weren’t going to have dinner but we all tried our best. The apps were delicious. The drinks were excellent. Justin was wonderful & gracious to us. We will be back but without a time limit.

Beautiful restaurant. Convenient location and just a quick walk to Pike Market Place. The Ricotta Pancakes were perfectly crispy on the edges and had a yummy vanilla taste to them. The roasted potatoes were so delicious - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Great brunch spot. Will recommend.