Le Bernardin

Category: French restaurant in New York

Address: 155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +12125541515

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12–2:30PM

Tuesday: 12–2:30PM

Wednesday: 12–2:30PM

Thursday: 12–2:30PM

Friday: 12–2:30PM

Saturday: 5–11PM

Reviews

El Látigo Lector

Sep 26, 2022

I'll never forget my visit to Le Bernardin. It was kind of a spur of the moment thing. I had no reservation and was,quite frankly, looking like a dirty tourist. My clothes were very informal, i was sweaty, tired and had a small backpack and a bag with souvenirs. When i entered the fancy restaurant, the kind woman who received me must have thought that i was there to rob them or something. Nevertheless, they treated me really nice (they even called me 'monsieur') and they lent me a coat, because you need to be well dressed to enter this place. I saw Eric Ripert at the entrance and i was kind of starstruck. I mean i was happy to see him there after seeing him on the tv so many times. My plan was to get a picture with him but i failed miserably mainly due to being a bit shy. I was seated in the lounge, where the lonely and stinky tourists with borrowed coats get seated. I had a couple of glasses of white wine and had the following dishes: + oyster + tuna + foie gras dish + scallop ceviche + 'the egg' desert The dishes were very delicate and the ingredients had almost no intervention at all. What i mean is that the protein was king. The oyster was really nice and they brought a couple of sauces to season the oyster. It was a very fresh and tasty bite. The signature tuna with foie gras dish was too delicate for me. If you took a bite of all the stuff together (i mean the tuna plus the underlying cracker with foie gras) it had a good taste but if you had only the tuna, the taste was too subtle almost bland. The scallop ceviche was a hit and it was very tasty. The egg was a nice little desert. This restaurant is almost too fancy for me. Everybody speaking french kinda place. And now i will quote the gobernator: I'll be back. I want to bring my girlfriend to NY and this place is going to be one of the restaurants where we'll eat. Next time i hope to get a picture with Eric, although i suspect he's not really fond of these type of procedures. Mercy a tous!

Andrew Temple

Sep 21, 2022

Very disappointing. We were seated a half hour after our reservation time. Starters were good. Waitstaff was impersonal- we had 4 different waiters, none of whom introduced themselves. Main courses were overcooked fish with sauces that should be reserved for steaks. Definitely overpowering for delicate fishes. Desserts were overly sweet. Got overcharged for extra wine. Water was $10. This is a relic that is kept in business by its reputation and rich businessmen who can write it off.

Carolyn Kalinowski

Sep 20, 2022

Vegetarian tasting was spectacular

Bill Buitenhuys

Sep 20, 2022

3 Michelin stars for a reason.

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Questions & Answers

Does the reataurant accept 10 year old kids for lunch? I am aware that many restaurants have an age limit

Alejandra Cook | Sep 27, 2018
Alwaleed Helmi | Sep 27, 2019

When I called recently I was told the age limit is 8, but we dined here before with our 3 year old so they might be flexible with that rule. They don't have high chairs or kids menu, he'll have to order from the regular menu. We all loved the food and had a wonderful experience.

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Are you open Easter Sunday?

Tom Case | Sep 27, 2018
Eric San José | Sep 27, 2018

Yes for sure.

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How far in advance do you need to make a reservation?

A Google User | Sep 27, 2017
Carlos alejandro Cruz | Sep 27, 2017

One week

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Is this place dogs friendly?

kizziefi forstkh | Nov 30, 2021
Tony Castle | Nov 30, 2021

No

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Is it possible to visit alone without reservation??

HOON | Sep 26, 2021
Jason Melton | Sep 26, 2021

Yes, in the bar

Does Le Bernadin offer vegan options on their menu

Judy Blye Wilson | Sep 26, 2021
Jenelyn Pitino | Sep 26, 2021

Yes, there are vegan options

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Give me some money plz

Rahul Saini | Sep 26, 2021
Kimberle Sanders | Sep 26, 2021

At what temperature do you store your seafood?

Is the place wheelchair accessible?

Zoe | Sep 27, 2019
Eric San José | Sep 27, 2019

Yes it is

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If you wanted to, could you just get dessert?

kristen brewer | Sep 27, 2019
Eric San José | Sep 27, 2019

Not in the main dining room. But if you sit at the lounge, then you can order off the menu. The executive pastry chef is Thomas Raquel.

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What are the prices ranging at here?

Nick Guan | Sep 27, 2018
Roman Gitis | Sep 27, 2018

Expensive for both a la carte, as well as various choices of chef's menu. It's a top rated 3 star Micheline restaurant in Manhattan, not surprising.

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Is there outside dining?

Suzanne Taiman | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Friedland | Sep 27, 2018

No, there isn't

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are you open fourth of july?

dayton Lummis | Sep 27, 2018
Joel Bartlett | Sep 27, 2018

Yes

What is the largest party I can book online at Le Bernardin with out call

Cindy Campbell | Aug 27, 2022
Tamara Zaki | Aug 27, 2022

Probably not more than 4.

Has anyone dined here @ 10:30pm? Is the service still the same?

Priscilla Nunez | Aug 27, 2022
James Hise | Aug 27, 2022

The service is likely to be identical to earlier times. This is a Michelin star restaurant, they wouldn't keep those stars if they gave less than stellar service all the time.

can I order chef's tasting menu during lunch time? thank you.

james xie | Mar 30, 2022
Rick Sarkar | Mar 30, 2022

Yes you can, was there for lunch yesterday

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Aside from their amazing seafood do they offer any chicken or steak on the menu?

Thomas Petralia | Feb 28, 2022
Lisa Meed | Feb 28, 2022

You can order filet mignon on request for lunch.

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Is it possible to visit alone?

HOON | Sep 26, 2021
Jason Melton | Sep 26, 2021

Yes

What is the dress code?

Peter Multach | Sep 26, 2021
jason conner | Sep 26, 2021

Jackets

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Do you still have lunch 3-course tasting? What is the time you offer that?

王祎然 | Sep 26, 2021
Gabriella Szasz | Sep 26, 2021

No

Do they have a happy hour

Michaella Stern | Sep 26, 2021
Sancho Panza Jr | Sep 26, 2021

No

Hi all, do they discriminate at this restaurant?

A O | Sep 26, 2020
Caonabo Castillo | Sep 26, 2020

They do not here. They have excellent service no matter your background.

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do you require a tie and jacket" ?

John nicoosi | Sep 26, 2020
Not me | Sep 26, 2020

Jacket and no sneakers

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Why is the wine selection offered by the restaurant so bad?

João Figueiredo | Sep 27, 2019
Ravi Deva | Sep 27, 2019

Mr. Figueiredo, this is a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Having eaten there I thought their wine selection was excellent. I can not imagine that their wine selection would be bad by any standards.

Why is the wine selection made by the restaurant so bad?

João Figueiredo | Sep 27, 2019
Jimmie Hernandez | Sep 27, 2019

Maybe you should consult the sommelier before dinner to get better pairing recommendations.

My husband has agreed to join me and a group of friends. He is strictly meat and potato. Before I call, does the restaurant offer alternative dishes?

ita mordetsky | Sep 27, 2019
ita mordetsky | Sep 27, 2019

Jared Anton at 70 it's not worth the time.

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Can we get a copy of the wine list before we come next week for our lunch reservation?

larry langer | Sep 27, 2019
Chris | Sep 27, 2019

I believe it's on their website under wine list https://www.le-bernardin.com/menus/wine/wine-program

What time is the lunch prefix available?

min K | Sep 27, 2019
John | Sep 27, 2019

Noon

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how to make lunch reservations January 11 12 2019

Jo-Ann Bradley | Sep 27, 2019
Jack Paulus | Sep 27, 2019

I agree. They have dropped open table

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Do you have a baguette room for a bus load?

Lori Wells | Sep 27, 2019
Barry J. Snyder | Sep 27, 2019

No

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How are thr prices

stuff Antunes | Sep 27, 2019
chris caracciolo | Sep 27, 2019

LeBernardin is one of the top ten restaurants in the world . It's not a cheap place .you have to figure about 100 min per person ...on the low side the pre fix is 185 per without wine ...around 300 with wine .. To me its worth it . It's more then a meal it's a memory of a lifetime .

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What is dress code for lunch?

Kurt Oechsle | Sep 27, 2018
Craig Johnson | Sep 27, 2018

If you are in the dining room men require a jacket. In the lounge a jacket is not required but recommended

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How do I send a gift certificate to someone who lives in NYC and I do not

jo ann kay | Sep 27, 2018
kenneth choy | Sep 27, 2018

suggest you call the restaurant - they would be more than happy to help with this

Has anyone tried the vegetarian tasting menu? If so, what do you think?

Kamal D | Sep 27, 2018
Jeffrey Friedland | Sep 27, 2018

Not me. It seems to me to be a big waste to spend the money to go to the restaurant and not partake in fish and seafood, their specialty. But, regardless, i'm sure their vegetarian tasting menu is fabulous.

Do u serve Maine lobster tail?

Adrienne Kitley | Sep 27, 2018
Joel Bartlett | Sep 27, 2018

As others have said the menu changes, however last time I was there they did offer detail , though they did not say its origins

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Hey I’m doing a research and I would like to know about how much would it cost for a four people dinner?

mando hz | Sep 27, 2018
James Livigni | Sep 27, 2019

Do you carrie STEAMERS

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Are u open for lunch? May 18 - 12:30pm?

unassailablefacts | Sep 27, 2018
Mark Lundy | Sep 27, 2018

Yes they serve lunch. It's a great way to enjoy the afternoon!

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do i need make a reservation?

Ariel Wang | Sep 27, 2018
Sue Lin | Sep 27, 2018

You'd better make a reservation if you are very specific about the date or time you want to eat there. On the first day of each month they start accepting reservations for the following calendar month.

Price of restaurant

Giuseppe Di Domenico | Sep 27, 2018
Oliver Plank | Sep 27, 2018

90 USD three course menu at lunch.

What are luncheon hours?

Margaret Kennedy | Sep 27, 2018
David Marcus | Sep 27, 2018

1130 to 230 or so. Check website

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