The next restaurant I will be covering is Le Bernardin! Le Bernardin is an elite French restaurant that offers chef Eric Ripert's refined seafood, expert service, and luxurious decor. Le Bernardin is located in Midtown West, at the cross streets of 7th Avenue and 51st Street. Le Bernardin earns a $$$$ price rating from Zagat.
The Restaurant Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Le Bernardin is elegant. This all begins with the location in a midtown Manhattan skyrise. The entrance, a revolving door. Flanked by perfectly maintained shrubbery, it's all glass as you enter Le Bernardin.
In the dining area, one enormous painting of a brooding sea, “Deep Water No. 1”, looms over all, imparting a sense of motion and immediacy. Wavy blades of twisted aluminum ripple like reeds along another wall. Opposite are shimmering, swaying curtains woven from vines and aluminum fibers. Tthe rug is gray and the windows are covered in shimmery metal-and-bamboo treatments. The chairs are made from shiny steel and covered in dark, cigar-colored leather. Comfort is not exactly the point, here.
The Food
Eric Ripert’s world-class tasting menus highlight transcendent French seafood. The world-class food is complimented by a deep wine list and an exemplary staff. The $120 prix fixe menu is relatively complicated, as it’s stocked with ingredients and laid out over two pages. However, the dishes are divided into Ripert’s sacred categories - almost raw, barely touched, and lightly cooked.
Personal favorites include RRipert’s signature tuna-and-foie-gras creation, the bolognese-stuffed calamari, and the codfish barigoule.
Summary
The exquisite dishes and the soigné surrounds justify the sky-high tabs. For a dream-come-true seafood meal, this is as good as it gets. Le Bernardin is the perfect location for the celebration of a special occasion, family or romantic. On the other hand, Le Bernardin is a sure way to impress any business client.
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