Le Bernardin
A Midtown three-Michelin-starred seafood restaurant helmed by Eric Ripert, known for combining French techniques with global flavors.
Located on West 51st Street in Midtown, this restaurant has maintained three Michelin stars consecutively since 2005, and La Liste ranked it as the world's best restaurant for 2026. Chef Eric Ripert focuses on seafood, with the signature dish being thinly pounded yellowfin tuna draped over toasted baguette with foie gras, and the desserts are also praised by inspectors. The four-course dinner is about USD 218, the eight-course Chef's Tasting is USD 350, and the three-course lunch is about USD 135, with lower-priced menus available in the lounge. Reservations are required, and business formal attire is recommended; sources vary on whether a jacket is mandatory. Closed on Sundays, within walking distance from the 47-50 Sts subway station.
Opening hours
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–14:30; Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:30, Fri–Sat 17:00–23:00; closed Sun
Nearby sights
- Rockefeller Center & Top of the Rock
- Museum of Modern Art
- Times Square / Broadway
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- New York Public Library Main Branch
- SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
- Fifth Avenue
- Grand Central Terminal