Le Bernardin

Maguy and Gilbert LeCoze founded Le Bernardin in Paris, and the restaurant's immediate success led to its expansion to New York. The simplicity of just presenting fresh fish that has been cooked with care emphasizes the principles that seafood should be the center of attention.

Guests can choose from a variety of Chef Tastings, with or without wine pairings, 3-course lunches, and 4-course dinners on the menu. The restaurant's offerings were expanded in 2014 with the addition of a sophisticated event area for special events and corporate gatherings. They've also opened a classy wine bar with a light menu and shareable appetizers to go with the increasing wine selection.

In the last decade, New York eating mores have undergone a seismic change, toppling Old World restaurant titans and making conquering heroes of chefs who embrace accessible food presented in casual settings. However, Le Bernardin, the city's original shrine of high-end French seafood, escaped the reorganization untouched. Guests who can't afford the $205 tasting menu or $140 four-course prix fixe can still sample the kitchen's skill with magnificent bar snacks, such as raw kanpachi topped with wasabi tobiko ($20) or lovely scallop ceviche ($22) lying in a pool of green olive oil.

Address: 155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-554-1515