Martha Stewart
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Restaurant | New York, NY
Le Bernardin
Eric Ripert's legendary 3 Michelin star seafood temple. French-influenced mastery of the ocean's finest since 1986. The world's best seafood restaurant.
3 Michelin Stars
French Seafood
$$$$
World's Best
3
Michelin Stars
38+
Years Open
4.9
Rating
What is Le Bernardin's signature dish?
Le Bernardin's most iconic dish is the Barely Cooked Scallop - gossamer-thin scallop slices lightly kissed by heat, served with brown butter, capers, and lemon. The restaurant's philosophy of letting pristine seafood shine with minimal intervention defines Eric Ripert's mastery.
Location & Details
Address
155 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019
Phone
(212) 554-1515
Setting
Sophisticated Midtown dining room with modern artwork and ocean-inspired serenity.
Price Range
$$$$ (~$200-400 per person)
Celebrity Sightings
Signature Dishes
Iconic
Barely Cooked Scallop
Gossamer-thin scallop lightly kissed by heat. Brown butter, capers, and lemon.
Classic
Tuna Tartare
Pristine yellowfin tuna with foie gras and toasted baguette. A legendary starter.
Signature
Poached Lobster
Butter-poached Maine lobster with seasonal accompaniments. Pure luxury.
Raw Bar
Yellowtail Sashimi
With jalapeno and ponzu. Asian influences meet French precision.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Barely Cooked Scallop is Le Bernardin's most iconic dish - gossamer-thin scallop slices lightly kissed by heat, served with brown butter, capers, and lemon. It exemplifies Eric Ripert's philosophy of letting pristine seafood shine.
Le Bernardin holds 3 Michelin stars and has maintained this highest rating since the guide launched in NYC in 2005. It's one of only a handful of restaurants worldwide to hold 3 stars for nearly two decades.
Yes, Le Bernardin requires jackets for gentlemen. Business attire is appropriate. No jeans, sneakers, shorts, or athletic wear. The elegant dress code matches the refined atmosphere.
Le Bernardin attracts celebrities including Martha Stewart, Anderson Cooper, Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and numerous A-list celebrities, media personalities, and culinary luminaries.