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Le Bernardin

155 W 51st St, New York City, NY 10019
212 554 1515
Ranked #4 of 7,382 restaurants in New York City
4.5 of 5 stars 544 Reviews
Price range: 42 AUD - 92 AUD
Cuisines: French, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Midtown
Cross street: 6th and 7th Avenue
Transit: B, D, E, F, N, Q, R & V, W, 1, 2, 3, subway trains
Description: Le Bernardin, Zagat's top pick for 2007, and awarded the Michelin Guide's coveted 3-stars as well as The New York Times' highest rating of 4-stars, has maintained its status of excellence for 20 years and its international acclaim as one of the world's top seafood restaurants. Owner/Chef Eric Ripert continues to set unsurpassed standards with his piscatorial paradise and partner Maguy Le Coze's seamless and unparalleled service. *When making your reservation, please indicate in the Special Requests box if you will be attending THEATER so that we may accommodate you appropriately.
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New York City, New York
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Nice French cuisine dishes, unforgettable service; even waiters from Latin America have French accent in their English. Portions may not be huge but absolutely delicious. Chocolate desserts are a must to try. Oner Ayan More

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New York City
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW
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person found this review helpful

Even my review title under-represents the Le Bernardin experience. Best seafood in the USA? Hands down. But Eric Ripert takes seafood to a whole new level that transcends the concept of a seafood restaurant. It is a full sensory sensation. As with all such culinary destinations, the idea is to infuse the food with maximum flavor per bite and yet... More

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New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This is our favorite restaurant in NYC. Eric Ripert's expertise in delivering eco sustainable, creative and delicious seafood is unparalleled. Whenever my wife and I want to treat ourselves for a special occasion or when we have guests from out of town looking for an amazing NYC foodie experience, this is always at the top of our list. The service... More

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Charlotte, NC
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We came to Le Bernardin to celebrate my son's birthday, and I was very let down by the experience. We arrived early to have a drink at the bar, and just after receiving drinks were escorted to our table. As soon as we sat down, the pressure began. No one thought to at least let us finish the bar drinks... More

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McLean, Virginia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I had the tasting menu and could not have been happier. A superb dinner with flavors I'll remember for years. I went in before the change of decor inside, which I have heard makes things less cool than before. But, the fresh seafood offered and the memorable dessert---plus impeccable service---make Le Bernardin worth every penny. More

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See 6 more reviews by MichaelAho for New York City
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

This food made me make little happy noises when eating. Stunning. The tuna with fois gras was inspired. Yes it's pricey but for an annual splash it's worth it. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
132 helpful votes 132 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

What a disappointing dining experience at Le Bernardin. The redesigned space deserves a re-trained team & more inspired food. We like formal service, but snooty, cold, too-efficient service by a tag team of nameless servers is not what we've come to expect from super-fine dining these days. We were treated very well, but clearly the Le Bernardin team had sized... More

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Rio de Janeiro, RJ
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74 reviews 74 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

it swims?they have here.style?they are kings.a perfect (and huge)wine list,not only expensive ones.one of the taken pictures I wrote to friends "by the sousplat one realizes the restaurant"and here I post it.cauliflower soup with a tuile of parmeggiano as one of the 3 entrées.it's not the famous comfort food but one delicacy that stays in your mouth until the dish... More

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Moscow
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Fantastic food, great selection of wines, good service and reasonable prices. A must-visit for connoisseurs of sea food. Do not forget a jacket! More

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ZAGREB
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

If you want to have unforgettable ambiance ,autstanding food with exellent wine selection and feeling of being special, le Bernardin is a place to go. More

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