Le Bernardin

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  S P

  ·2 months ago

  “I visited Le Bernardin for the first time since before COVID and was really looking forward to coming back. My expectations were very high based on my previous experience. The service was impeccable from beginning to end. The staff was attentive, professional, and made us feel very welcome throughout the evening. The food, however, was a bit disappointing. Aside from the first complimentary appetizer, almost every dish felt like the sauce was the main focus rather than the seafood itself. The sauces were beautifully prepared, but they often overpowered the fish instead of complementing it. I also expected the seafood to taste fresher and more vibrant, but something just felt off that evening. It made me wonder whether it was simply an off night or if the restaurant’s style has shifted toward bold sauces instead of letting the freshness of the ingredients shine. The desserts were outstanding. We were celebrating a birthday and received a complimentary carrot cake, and it was honestly the best carrot cake I have ever had. It was absolutely incredible and ended the meal on a very high note. I still have a great deal of respect for Le Bernardin and hope this was just an off day because I remember thinking much more highly of the food before. I would happily return and hope for an experience that better matches the restaurant’s reputation.”

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  Luke Gaddis

  ·2 months ago

  “All around stellar! From drinks, to service, to food. All around stellar! What an experience! Michelin 3 Stars for a reason. Our dishes .. Bluefin Tuna-Caviar Nori Crisp; Bluefin Tuna Tartare and Osetra Caviar Seaweed Emulsion Tuna Layers of Thinly Pounded Yellowin Tuna Fole Gras, Toasted Baguette, Chives Lobster Poached Lobster; Charred Baby Leeks Saffron Sauce Hollandaise Skate Poached Skate; Jalapeño-Radish Salad "Com Soufflé" Roasted Tomatillo-Cilantro Emulsion Halibut Steamed Halibut; Truffled Morels Wild Mushroom Bouillon Drink Pedal and Shell SAG Persian Aragh, Pistachio, Rosewater, Cardamom Peruvian Dark Chocolate Warm Peruvian Chocolate Tart Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream Pistachio Pistachio Praliné Grand Marnier Bavarois All dishes were stellar!!!”

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  Ashley Marie Ater

  ·2 months ago

  “As a fan of Eric Ripert, I had been wanting to dine at Le Bernardin for years. I decided to go for lunch without a reservation in the lounge. Beautiful, understated, slightly dated decor and comfortable seating. Mario was an attentive waiter - consummate professional. I chose the City Harvest menu - supporting a local nonprofit- for 94$. The lobster starter was lobster in mayonnaise with avocado between two discs of perfectly cooked potato. It was over-salted and the lobster didn’t shine. The sea bass second course was also over-salted, slightly undercooked and chewy with a strong cumin sauce. Unbalanced. The pistachio dessert featured four preparations- the ice cream being the most balanced and of beautiful texture. Sadly, I was underwhelmed. Ripert, had he eaten the menu, would’ve certainly been upset. I came for what he is known for - brilliantly balanced ingredients with minimal intervention that lets the seafood shine. This was not my experience at Le Bernardin.”

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  Katie Burke

  ·2 months ago

  “The Chef’s Tasting Menu was sensational. Highly recommend the wine pairings. Very impressed with the staff- especially the sommelier and bread waiter. A special shout out to Kevin, our server, who was delightful company throughout our …”

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  Happy

  ·2 months ago

  “The food is excellent. Food is worth it but not near 3 M stars at all. The service started with them asking if I want tap water…. I said yes sounds great. It’s super tacky & stressful for your guests to be asked if they want tap water. So I like to meet the tacky question with equal level of excitement for the tacky option. As if it were the best option. My enthusiasm about the tap water was undeniable . Yes that tap water sounds amazing. Because Le Bernardin wants this question to be apart of the le guests experience. No problem but the bigger problem came when……. The water was followed by the same water guy, throwing my cutlery on the table. Not exaggerating he was passive aggressively….putting my cutlery down. Immediately after my enthusiastic acceptance of the tap water. I stoped him at that point…. to make mention that I want to have a good experience & write travel & food reviews. I do appreciate that the service improved from there. Luckily after that. The service was much better. More normal good hospitality & the food was delicious & worth a visit. But don’t expect 3 Michelin star customers service. If you’re a couple… I suggest coming in as a solo guest before to get the vibe. I also was asked 3-4 times about drinks. Despite my lack of interest. Sorry not in the mood for champagne I’m too busy enjoying my TAP Water. I actually came in planning to get the $350 menu but the vibe of the restaurants service before the main server came made me opt for the $220 menu. That means I immediately decreased my order expectations. Yes the main server who took our food order was fabulous & helpful, coffee guy was awesome & very generous with the coffee refills, bread guy also very generous too. Everyone was great,except the water interaction, followed by throwing the cutlery on the table, followed by the 4xs asking me for a drink order. Give me some purified water…. & maybe I’ll be feel the vibe is worth me enjoying a champagne at your restaurant. Food was excellent, no complaints about the food so Bravo to the kitchen team, main server & coffee guy & the bread guy. Would I come back… only as a solo guest. & only for the food. Maybe avoid the water ordering & the sommelier. FYI The Scallop & Sea urchin is a 100% recommend. Pic doesn’t do the size or flavors justice. The food is high quality & treated with techniques that make a perfect eating, flavorful food experience. Again portion was generous. Plates are larger than pics suggest.”

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  Rits M

  ·2 months ago

  “I came here for lunch. We did not get the whole tasting menu, but we did try a lot of different items so we tried the lobster, hiramasa, tuna and fluke. obviously everything was delicious and well presented, the staff was super helpful. We were asking questions and they were more than happy to oblige. They made recommendations on the drinks and they also helped us to decide which dishes we should order so that they complemented each other since we were sharing. It’s definitely white tablecloth kind of seating and the tone of the restaurant seemed relatively laid-back. I saw people in general business tire I saw one lady wearing shorts and some men were without jackets so I did not think it was incredibly formal which is nice for summer afternoon. They also allow very well behaved dogs because we saw a really sweet poodle in there. perhaps it gets more up scale at dinner time. for dessert, I tried the peach cottage cheese dish, and the person I was with tried the macaroons, both really good but I think I preferred mine thankfully. I would definitely recommend a visit at least once :)”

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  Grace R-L

  ·2 months ago

  “Who doesn't love Eric Ripert!? I have gone twice to Le Bernardin as a big fan of this michelin star chef and of this 3 michelin star restaurant. On food network and in his cookbooks he has always seemed to be an expert but also a down to …”

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  Yuliya Lubin

  ·2 months ago

  “Dining at Le Bernardin was such a pleasant experience—from the moment you check your coat to the moment you leave the restaurant. The ambiance is lovely: elegant and simple, yet completely at ease. Many of the patrons felt like locals, giving it a more understated, less touristy atmosphere where no one is rushing to take out their camera. The chef, Eric Ripert, is originally from Antibes in the French Riviera and has been at the restaurant since the early ’90s. We opted for the classic tasting menu, an eight-course experience centered mostly around seafood. Each dish was beautifully balanced in both flavor and texture. My favorite dishes were the thinly pounded tuna with foie gras, a signature that is both delicate and indulgent; the barely cooked scallop with brown butter and yuzu, which had incredible depth while still feeling light; the poached lobster with truffle and chanterelles, rich yet perfectly restrained; and the crisp-skinned black bass, which was flawlessly executed and deeply satisfying. Overall, the experience feels refined, elegant, and like a true expression of understated luxury”

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  Jules M.

  ·3 months ago

  “Welcome to one of the top 10 dining experiences of my life. (Le Bernardin is actually on this list twice for me!) The food is spectacular. The portions are PERFECT. I have only been gone a couple of hours and am already trying to figure out when I can return. It's definitely an indulgence -but well worth it if you love an amazing experience.”

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  Lance Goldberg

  ·3 months ago

  “Le Bernadin has been on my bucket list for years and it don’t disappoint. The food and service was of course excellent, they really pay attention to every minute detail. Our sommelier was spot on with every recommendation guiding us through a few Burgundy selections that were stunning”