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Le Bernardin

155 W. 51st St., New York, NY, 10019
nr. Seventh Ave.
212-554-1515

8.4 "Recommended"
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77% Would you go back?
77% Would you take a date?
5% Would you take kids?
82% Would you go on business?
77% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 8.9
Service: 8.9
Décor: 8.0
Value: 7.4
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Jacket Required?

texasmountaineer from 10036 | Posted on 8/22/09

Overall Rating: 5 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 8
Service: 10
Décor: 5
Value: 3

My mistake I guess but I was wearing Polo Black cardigan and had to cover it up with Cheap JCP 99.99 sport coat which did not help to enjoy the dining experience. We did a tasting menu paired with wines. The food was very good but plates were very small. The service was very attentive. Decor was old and sort of glam 80's. My only question is why did I leave hungry after spending well over $600 for two?

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6 out of 11 people found this review helpful.

Not worth the money

CaymanBusinessWoman from 11722 | Posted on 7/6/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 5
Service: 1
Décor: 5
Value: 2

I sent three partners and a client to this restaurant and was embarrassed to even admit that I would recommend it to anyone. They are completely anal about a stupid reservation confirmation form that they are not competent enough to download from an attachment on an e-mail nor are they able to check to see if they received a fax. They also cancelled my reservation after being contacted 5 times to make sure the reservation was arranged. Very poor customer service, go to a deli instead. The service is bad from the general manager down to the reservations department. Awful experience I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. You would think they would bend over backwards considering the economy but I guess they canÂ’t help themselves.

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13 out of 32 people found this review helpful.

Fantastic experience

eteresa from 10118 | Posted on 3/9/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 6
Value: 8

The potions are small, but top-tier. They're meticulously blended with just the right sauce, seasoning, and accents. Beginning and advance foodies alike will appreciate the dishes Le Bernardin has to offer. This is most certainly a great place for you to try something new and "exotic," because the chefs there prepare every dish with such precision, that even the most conservative diner might open up to the prospect of perhaps, (gasp) octopus! Re: Value? Small portions, but phenomenal across the board. The decor could use some work, as it's nothing to marvel at and is frankly, somewhat dated. I do agree that the service borders on hovering, but patrons should take into account that that is part of what you're paying for. Overall, once of my most enjoyable fine dining experiences in the city.

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24 out of 41 people found this review helpful.

Best Wine Match with Tasting Menu

adamsmith from 11050 | Posted on 2/19/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 8

I have never had a better wine pairing with a tasting menu any where. I had been looking forward to eating at La Bernardin and finally made it. Since it was a birthday celebration we decided to take the wine pairing with the tasting menu. It was one of the most interesting wine experience I ever had. They have one of the greatest Sommelier in the city. It wasn't cheap, but the memory of the taste of those wines was priceless. Wonderful service and food.

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17 out of 34 people found this review helpful.

The Best of the Best

iateitmyway from 07030 | Posted on 2/5/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 7

Mr. Ripert is as good as it gets when it comes to preparing fish. I can assure you, the only thing that will let you down about this restaurant is your bank statement the following month. Everything was served with great precision and care. Go for the red snapper and tuna over foie gras... wow... An experience to remember if you can afford it... or, if you really want to treat yourself

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17 out of 36 people found this review helpful.

Perfection

outofleftfield42 from 10021 | Posted on 9/29/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 8

Going to Le Bernardin is an experience, to say the least. The restaurant has, without a doubt, the best fish in the city. The servers are attentive, professional, and courteous, but not overbearing. Moreover, while the restaurant exemplifies French dining at its finest, the surroundings to not convey the typical haughty pretension of a fine French restaurant. This is truly one of the best restaurants in Manhattan.

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23 out of 40 people found this review helpful.

Love

thegreat from 10014 | Posted on 4/8/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The hushed tones of big business being done and won can make lunch at Le Bernardin a powerful experience. But I love it for the warm greetings, the creative, impeccably prepared food, the impressive atmosphere and artwork, and the kind and graceful service. As a young-ish woman, sometimes Le Bernardin feels so proper, it makes me want to misbehave. I've been known to sheepishly smuggle Madelines and other sweets out of the building.

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35 out of 64 people found this review helpful.

Absolutely FABULOUS!

Tasneem_Imam from 11432 | Posted on 6/2/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 7
Value: 10

This is by far the best restaurant I've been to in NY. Not only do they have superb service, but the food is to die for. The crabcakes and wasabi hamachi were mouth-wateringly delicious!

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254 out of 538 people found this review helpful.

Excellent!!

brestes from 95742 | Posted on 1/4/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

The crabcake appetizer was amazing. The tuna is excellent. The kobe beef is the best I've had. Skip the lobster. The service was excellent...particularly the sommelier.

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333 out of 702 people found this review helpful.

Near-perfect experience

streamwise | Posted on 1/5/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 8

I'd have to agree that Le Bernarding is probably one of the finest restaurants in New York. We did the Chef's Tasting menu with the wine pairings. The food was perfect, the wine matches were spot-on, and the service was flawless and nearly unparalleled in New York. Despite the formality of the place, the staff was warm and accomadating. The only complaint I could possibly muster is that the room can be a little loud as a result of the high ceilings.

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354 out of 751 people found this review helpful.

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