Menus and prices at Le Bernardin
Per person in USD, before tax and tip, and with the 29% usually added for tax and tip. That figure is an estimate; the restaurant’s bill is what counts.
| Per person | With 29% tax and tip | For two | For two, with tax and tip | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef's Tasting Menu8 courses | $350 | $452 | $700 | $903 |
| Chef's Tasting Menu with wine pairing | $530 | $684 | $1,060 | $1,367 |
| Vegetarian Tasting Menu8 courses | $270 | $348 | $540 | $697 |
| Vegetarian Tasting Menu with wine pairing | $450 | $580 | $900 | $1,161 |
| Prix fixe4 courses | $225 | $290 | $450 | $580 |
| Lunch prix fixe3 courses | $142 | $183 | $284 | $366 |
| City Harvest lunch in the lounge3 courses | $98 | $126 | $196 | $253 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes sales tax, which varies by city (8.875% in New York City, for example), and tip, which is usually 18–22%. Many restaurants add a set service charge instead of a tip, and some San Francisco restaurants add a small surcharge for staff health care. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Prices checked 9 October 2026; menus change, so check with Le Bernardin before you book. Seen a different price? Tell us
How Le Bernardin’s price has changed
The Chef's Tasting Menu cost $225 in October 2017 and costs $350 today, 56% more in 9 years. With the wine pairing it has gone from $370 to $530.
Chef's Tasting MenuWine pairing (the figure above each bar is the total with wine)
The figures and where they come from
| When | Menu | With wine | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2017 | $225 | $370 | Internet Archive copy |
| October 2019 | $228 | $373 | Internet Archive copy |
| November 2020 | $245 | $395 | Internet Archive copy |
| October 2021 | $280 | $430 | Internet Archive copy |
| November 2022 | $298 | $468 | Internet Archive copy |
| December 2023 | $310 | $480 | Internet Archive copy |
| September 2024 | $325 | $505 | Internet Archive copy |
| November 2025 | $350 | $530 | Internet Archive copy |
| Now | $350 | $530 | Our latest check |
Past prices come from copies of the restaurant’s own menu page saved by the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine, on the date shown.
Cheaper ways to eat at Le Bernardin
- City Harvest lunch in the lounge $983 courses · Weekday lunch in the lounge, which takes no bookings; $5 goes to the charity City Harvest · $252 less than the Chef's Tasting Menu
- Lunch prix fixe $1423 courses · Monday to Friday · $208 less than the Chef's Tasting Menu
- Prix fixe $2254 courses · Choose a dish for each course · $125 less than the Chef's Tasting Menu
- Vegetarian Tasting Menu $2708 courses · For the whole table · $80 less than the Chef's Tasting Menu
- Jungsik New York $335The cheapest three-star dinner menu in New York, Korean
Booking, dress code and the rules at Le Bernardin
- Dress code
- Business casual. Jackets are recommended but not required. No athletic wear, loungewear, shorts, T-shirts, short sleeves, sneakers or flip-flops.
- Booking
- Bookings open on the first of each month for the month after, online around the clock or by phone (212 554 1515) on weekdays. The lounge takes no bookings.Book on Resy
- Cancellations
- A credit card secures every booking. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a $150 per person fee.
- Children
- Children under 10 aren't allowed, and there are no high chairs, strollers or children's menu.
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–10:30pmFri 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–11pmSat 5pm–11pmSun closedFrom the MICHELIN Guide, Oct 2026
From Le Bernardin’s website, checked 9 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Le Bernardin in brief
- MICHELIN stars
- Three MICHELIN starsEvery year since 2005
- Cuisine
- Seafood
- Head chef
- Eric Ripert
- Where
- Midtown · Manhattan · New York · United States
- Address
- 155 W. 51st St., New York, NY, 10019Open in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher dietsFrom the MICHELIN Guide; say when you book
- Google rating
- 4.6 out of 54,657 reviews, checked October 2026
Le Bernardin against New York’s other three-star restaurants
Its $350 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 5 three-star dinner menus in New York with a published price. The middle price is $385, so it costs $35 less than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungsik New YorkTribeca | Korean | $335 | – | $225 |
| Le BernardinMidtown | Seafood | $350 | $142 | $180 |
| Eleven Madison ParkFlatiron | Contemporary | $385 | $385 | $175 |
| Per SeColumbus Circle | Contemporary | $425 | – | – |
| Sushi ShoMidtown | Japanese | $450 | – | – |
Other three- and two-star seafood restaurants
If you like Le Bernardin: the most reviewed three- and two-star seafood restaurants in other cities, with their dinner menus.
- Christopher Coutanceau €340 (about $383)La Rochelle, France · Chef Christopher Coutanceau
- Providence $375Los Angeles, United States · Chef Michael Cimarusti
- Le Petit Nice €490 (about $552)Marseille, France · Chef Gérald Passédat
- Antica Osteria Cera €260 (about $293)Lughetto, Italy · Chef Lionello Cera
Starred restaurants near Le Bernardin
The 6 nearest, all within 0.5 mi.
- The Modern Contemporary · 0.3 mi (460 m) away · dinner $285
- YingTao Contemporary · 0.4 mi (680 m) away · dinner $150
- Mari Korean · 0.5 mi (740 m) away · dinner $145
- Per Se Contemporary · 0.5 mi (740 m) away · dinner $425
- Masa Japanese · 0.5 mi (750 m) away · dinner $950
- Aquavit Scandinavian · 0.5 mi (810 m) away · dinner $175
All 69 starred restaurants in New York, with prices · Starred restaurants near you
Le Bernardin: questions and answers
How much does Le Bernardin cost?
The Chef's Tasting Menu at Le Bernardin costs $350 per person, or $530 with the wine pairing. Lunch is $142. The cheapest way in is the $98 City Harvest lunch in the lounge. Prices are before tax and tip; with about 29% for tax and tip, dinner for two with wine comes to roughly $1,370.
What menus does Le Bernardin serve?
Chef's Tasting Menu, $350 (8 courses), $530 with wine; Vegetarian Tasting Menu, $270 (8 courses), $450 with wine; Prix fixe, $225 (4 courses); Lunch prix fixe, $142 (3 courses); City Harvest lunch in the lounge, $98 (3 courses). All before tax and tip, per person.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Le Bernardin?
The City Harvest lunch in the lounge, at $98 per person for 3 courses. Weekday lunch in the lounge, which takes no bookings; $5 goes to the charity City Harvest.
What is the dress code at Le Bernardin?
Business casual. Jackets are recommended but not required. No athletic wear, loungewear, shorts, T-shirts, short sleeves, sneakers or flip-flops.
How do you book a table at Le Bernardin?
Bookings open on the first of each month for the month after, online around the clock or by phone (212 554 1515) on weekdays. The lounge takes no bookings. Online bookings are on Resy. A credit card secures every booking. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a $150 per person fee.
Can you take children to Le Bernardin?
Children under 10 aren't allowed, and there are no high chairs, strollers or children's menu.
Has Le Bernardin got more expensive?
The Chef's Tasting Menu cost $225 in October 2017 and costs $350 today, 56% more in 9 years. With the wine pairing it has gone from $370 to $530.
How much is lunch at Le Bernardin?
Lunch at Le Bernardin is $142 per person, $208 less than the dinner menu.
How much is the wine pairing at Le Bernardin?
The wine pairing is $180 per person on top of the menu, which brings dinner to $530 before tax and tip.
How many Michelin stars does Le Bernardin have?
Three. Le Bernardin holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 16 three-star restaurants in the US. It has held three stars every year since 2005.
Who is the chef at Le Bernardin?
The head chef is Eric Ripert.
When is Le Bernardin open?
It's open Monday to Saturday, closed on Sunday. Its hours, from the MICHELIN Guide: Mon–Thu 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–10:30pm; Fri 12pm–2:30pm, 5pm–11pm; Sat 5pm–11pm; Sun closed. Check with the restaurant before you go, as hours change on holidays.
Can Le Bernardin cater for vegetarian or other diets?
Yes: the MICHELIN Guide says it can cater for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and kosher diets. Tell the restaurant when you book.
Is Le Bernardin expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its $350 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 5 three-star dinner menus in New York we list; the middle price is $385.
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