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Le Bernardin, at 155 West 51st Street in New York City, is a French seafood restaurant that holds three Michelin stars (2026). Its seafood-focused kitchen has earned it a place among the city's most decorated dining rooms.
Eric Ripert has led the kitchen since Gilbert Le Coze's death in 1994, after Maguy and Gilbert had recruited him as chef in 1991. The house approach is simple: the fish is the star of the plate, and the kitchen works with fresh product rather than heavy saucing. The menu is divided into raw and cooked fish courses.
The Chef's Tasting Menu is $350 per person, or $530 with wine pairing. Recent courses have included bluefin tuna tartare with Osetra caviar and seaweed emulsion, sautéed langoustine with butternut squash, and steamed turbot with citrus beurre blanc. The meal ends with a warm Peruvian chocolate tart served with Tahitian vanilla ice cream.
Forbes Travel Guide gives the restaurant Five-Star status (2026), describing contemporary but understated décor that keeps attention on the seafood. Upstairs, the private dining room Les Salons Bernardin has windows overlooking 51st Street. Aldo Sohm Wine Bar sits steps away, serving simple shareable plates alongside a constantly changing wine list.
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The New York restaurant's contemporary yet simple décor lets the true star of the restaurant shine: chef Ripert’s beautifully prepared seafood. The menu focuses on fish, featuring sections for raw and cooked options. If you like food that swims or crawls on the seafloor, this is the place for you.While Le Bernardin doesn’t encourage large groups to party in the main dining room, the private dining room upstairs offers a great space to gather a gaggle of friends to enjoy a succulent seafood dinner. Les Salons Bernardin sits above the New York restaurant’s main dining room and its windows overlook 51st Street, adding a twist to the already exquisite dining experience.Le Bernardin offers some of the best service you’ll find in any restaurant. The staff is formal and professional while anticipating and attending to your every need.
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