What a meal at Le Bernardin comes to
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuChef's tasting, 8 courses (4-course prix fixe $218) | $350 | $452 | $700 | $903 |
| Dinner menu with wine pairing | $530 | $684 | $1,060 | $1,367 |
| LunchLunch prix fixe, 3 courses, about | $135 | $174 | $270 | $348 |
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: tastingtable.com (dinner and wine) · restaurantsforkings.com (lunch). Prices checked October 2026; menus change, so check with Le Bernardin before you book.
Le Bernardin in brief
- MICHELIN stars
- Three MICHELIN stars
- 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 | $135 | $180 |
| Eleven Madison ParkFlatiron | Contemporary | $385 | $385 | $175 |
| Per SeColumbus Circle | Contemporary | $425 | – | – |
| Sushi ShoMidtown | Japanese | $450 | – | – |
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
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Le Bernardin: questions and answers
How much does Le Bernardin cost?
The dinner tasting menu at Le Bernardin costs $350 per person, or $530 with the wine pairing. Lunch is $135, the cheaper way in. Prices are before tax and tip; with about 29% for tax and tip, dinner for two with wine comes to roughly $1,370.
How much is lunch at Le Bernardin?
Lunch at Le Bernardin is $135 per person, $215 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.
Who is the chef at Le Bernardin?
The head chef is Eric Ripert.
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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