Inside New York’s ICONIC Seafood Restaurant - Le Bernardin (3 Michelin Star)

Today, we are back in the USA, because we are going to Le Bernardin which is a seafood restaurant in New York. The head chef is Eric Ripert.
Le Bernardin as we know it opened in 1986, in New York. In 2005, the Michelin guide made it’s debut in the US. They honored Le Bernardin with 3 Michelin stars and they’ve had them ever since.
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[@zarniwooop]

Its embarrassing how much I look forward to these.

[@stock3503]

💯

[@SlayNetwork]

I tell ya 😂

[@cmfontanes]

Same

[@lennarth3948]

Samee!!

[@yosoy1268]

You are not alone friend!

[@TanukiSC]

Absolutely NO ONE does a better job of putting together content about fine dining. Your knowledge of the food and especially the wines is so critical to making your videos immersive. Please keep putting these together and THANK YOU! ❤❤❤

[@devanman7920]

Absolutely agree. I think because he's in the business and has a Michelin resteraunt himself he really knows the industry, and he's just a very good communicator.

[@zes3813]

wrgg

[@zes7215]

no such thing

[@zfilmmaker]

Nice accurate review! I’ve ate at La Bernardin twice a month for over ten years. I always have lunch or dinner (however my schedule allows) when in NY on business. Every time is magical and truly memorable. I’m glad you commented on updating the restaurant and table-wear. A restaurant of this stature should be updated more often.

[@olivertoth7652]

Your like the old couple from that movie “the menu” lmao

[@mattspychala7251]

Thought exactly the same thing

[@timonkeldermans2315]

Hi Alex, im from Zwolle, which is in the Netherlands. We have a lovely restaurant called: De Librije. The restaurant has 3 Michelin stars. Please stop by and give your review! Would love to see the video.

[@demontlake]

Another great video! I enjoy the intro, footage of the area, history of the restaurant, the personal touch of not finding the restaurant, and even your honest reporting of the initial problem with the waiter! Plus, you don't give away whether or not you like it right away!

[@yosoy1268]

Honestly… I don’t think my pallet is advanced enough to appreciate the levels and complexity of flavors in a lot of the dishes I see on this channel.. but I feel like I get to enjoy them through these videos! Much love keep up the great work!

[@mshi101]

I think you're giving yourself less credit than you deserve. Elevated cuisine is something everyone enjoys, I'll say give it a shot one day. Based on your favorite type of cuisine, research on the best restaurants and try it out!

[@jackjackson3874]

Same i wouldn't even know what it's meant to really taste like, and the wine no idea but I think the lunch menu is well priced considering.

[@mrd0nerm4n]

Was one of my first thoughts when i first visited a haute cuisine restaurant, you will be surprised how many things you are able to taste and feel in the mouth, its just worth it!

[@KuchLife_Mein]

You couldn’t be more wrong. It’s not rocket science. It’s just an experience. Give it a try. Unfortunately no Michelin starred restaurants in india other I would like to try as well

[@jordangroff8978]

Love Eric Ripert, especially all of his TV episodes/specials with Anthony Bourdain (RIP).

[@nicholascrow8133]

It was great to see Eric could hold his own in the line in a burn and turn style restaurant!

[@derekcroxford5207]

I love to live vicariously through these. Maybe one day.

[@davicarvalhais9038]

Hey alex! I have a suggestion. Here in Brasil theres a restaurant called DOM. Its an amazing restaurant that serves great dishes that are very loyal to Brazilian culture and ingredients. It has 2 Michelin stars, and it would be awesome to see a review in your channel. Big hugs from Brasil!

[@no-nx3ip]

He only does three michelin star restaurants hopefully he will start doing one and two michelin stars

[@rhomai]

just throw in a couple of first class varig tickets

[@l.d.t.6327]

@@no-nx3ipI didn't know his own restaurant has 3 michelin stars.

[@JustMe-fo4ev]

Great review. Le Bernardin should really consider altering how they initially present the wine options. If the somm was being honest about this process creating confusion a lot, it means change is clearly needed to meet guest expectations and I'm sure they're staffed very well to execute this change.

[@mrvk39]

it would be interesting to know if they were charged for those 2 bottles they ordered upfront.... considering their total bill, a true 3 star restaurant would deduct that cost unless those were some super-pricey bottles

[@mikaelplaysguitar]

@@mrvk39 At the end of the video they show the receipt. No trace of the bottles on it.

[@scarlett8782]

@@mikaelplaysguitaractually, I see three extra bottles on the receipt. two bottles of 2014 Bollinger Brut and a bottle of Laherte Rose... as far as I can tell, they absolutely were charged. the receipt is as follows: a sparkling water for $16 2 bottles Bollinger Brut for $110 each 1 bottle Laherte Rose for $38 2 chef's wine pairing for $170 each 3 chef's tasting menu for $298 each 1 apple juice for $15 3 eggs for $19 each petit fours complimentary 1 expresso for $11 1 double expresso for $14 1 cafe latte for $13 1 diet coke for $6 as far as I can tell, they were charged for the champagne that they ordered at the start of the meal before realizing that there was a tasting menu. if there were two additional bottles that were taken off the bill, I'd be shocked. no one can drink 2 bottles of wine, a full wine pairing menu, and 3 bottles of champagne and walk out of the place standing, which leads me to believe that nothing was taken off the bill. only Alexander and his wife drink alcohol. the spritzer, juice and diet coke were likely for his daughter. if there were two additional bottles of wine taken off the bill, that would mean that approximately 3 bottles of wine were consumed by both Alexander and his wife, each. this is 12 glasses per person. totally unreasonable, and with Alexander's love of champagne, I can only assume that the two bottles he ordered at the start of the meal were, in fact, the 2014 Bollinger Brut, for which they were charged.

[@acrophobe]

Your passion and love of food, wine, and service really shine through and your expertise is easily apparent. All your reviews are a pleasure to watch.

[@balbomb]

Great review as always Alex! I was interested how you were going to interpret your experience at Le Bernardin, because I had one of the great meals of my life there but also believed that the smoothness of service might be a step below some of your other lofty 3 star meals. I am glad that ultimately the quality of the food trumped all else because it truly is remarkable.

[@dwaynemarsden1652]

The 2 glasses of bollinger were nearly as much as the wine pairing that's absurd 🤣

[@JohnVC]

Excellent job on the review. It's critically important how you are able to notice the triumphs and failures at every phase of the experience. A worse reviewer would just say that they loved it or hated it, but to be able to describe the nuances in food and service is very valuable either as a customer or employee of the business. You're offering a ton of value in your review, for everyone.

[@RfdMusicOfficial]

I LOVE this review, you are spot on. The dishes look pretty simple compared to alot of 3 Michelin star restaurants today where everything needs to be crazy, surprising with fireworks and twists. This seems to be about the flavours, I guess they have perfected classic french cooking over decades. Amazing!

[@hegeliansours1312]

"Classic french" bro the chef made flowers out of rhubarbs and combined them with coconut.

[@RfdMusicOfficial]

Yeah, that was perhaps the one dish that was more in the modern style that is the style of alot of michelin restaurants these days.@@hegeliansours1312

[@mrvk39]

when you deal with seafood, the quality of ingredients is paramount and no extra bells and whistles are needed. Same goes for true steak houses. Everything else is harder to differentiate on ingredients' quality and perfection of preparation, so then theatrics come out :)

[@lucywindbreeze8365]

I always get exited every time I saw Mr. Alexander new content , of all of content available on KZbin even at the others platform, I don't think I've seen such a Excellency for making the content, and reviewing it. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us, It's really inspiring.

[@markharris2798]

Excellent review. You add quality, knowledge and passion to the reviews. Awesome!

[@andrewbartel9259]

I was hoping you'd visit Le Bernardin! Thanks a ton for giving us a full review Alexander.

[@Nitrix77]

This is as close as I'll ever get to one of these places, and I absolutely love watching you take us through it. Thanks for sharing!

[@MsYipster]

Agree! 😊

[@BrendanGames]

Love the vid man, so nice to see this channel growing bigger wach day. Keep up the great work!!!

[@adamwegner2520]

It’s unfortunate that the silverware, décor and wine pairing issues made the experience a bit rocky. The food however saved the day. I think once a lot of these places earn their stripes so to speak they can often get complacent on the management side of things. It’s great to see that their kitchen is keeping things sharp, but they really need to update their front of house! Well done on nearly reaching 150k subs Alex and team, well deserved and after only 5 months! Goes to show what you can accomplish with good content and hard work. Please consider visiting Australia, our food scene is really coming into its own.

[@kevinh3979]

It's a lot of money to update in NYC. Probably two-fold or more the cost of renovations anywhere else in the world.

[@adamwegner2520]

@@kevinh3979 wow really? Why’s that?

[@kevinh3979]

Labor laws, high cost of doing business, expensive materials and building regs.

[@nicholascrow8133]

I remember even Bourdain years ago commenting on how much understanding Eric has when it comes to food and wine pairings. Great to see you review his restaraunt!

[@Jorg05111980]

First thing I thought about as well....and funnily enough at the beginning of the video at the first picture I wanted to comment below that you can see Eric in the background (I thought it might be by coincidence), luckily I continued to see it was his actual restaurant hahahaha

[@Zach-tf2qu]

I was waiting for this one!!!! Alexander always delivers

[@curtisgeist6122]

I’m in my boxers eating salami slices and living vicariously through this. I don’t know why this is relevant but thanks for the vids.

[@shibajeedey7561]

gym shorts and cheese crackers for me

[@Zeronohigher]

🎶me too, organic cheese crackers w/ delicious homemade coffee sweetened w/maple syrup & the freshest organic heavy cream w/ Vietnamese cinnamon topping❤

[@acm1137]

Great to see another video Alexander. Keep up the great work.

[@nicenic2979]

Thank u Alexander for all these little journeys you take us with you .

[@Khanh.Nguyen369]

One of my favorite restaurants. My first time there I met Chef and he actually invited me into the kitchen.

[@dalerab123]

The only channel I actually have the bell icon for. Absolutely amazing! Can't wait to try your place in Hungary!

[@orvillehenry6479]

The honest review is the most important part of why I look forward to the vlogs.

[@danaiwat]

Great review as always, it's nice to see well-rounded and professional videos like yours.

[@celticsftw90]

Great video as always, Alexander! If the opportunity arises, would love to see you cover The Inn at Little Washington and Alinea!

[@pavelow235]

I'm pretty sure the whole point of the channel was to review all the Michelin 3 stars world wide, so those will eventually be posted here.

[@Cmdjbx]

Thank you again for a perfect video! I love how you also point out the things they could improve. A big surprise for me was that the lunch menu is very affordable 🙌🏻definitely will go there on my next NYC visit😌

[@lucasdetommasogomescarvalh6759]

It's really nice when you show all the bottles from the pairing. Keep doing that. Cheers

[@ChopZoey101]

The amount of times i check your channel if there is a new video posted is actually crazy, please keep doing what you doing and i would especially enjoy a video about restaurant Sonnora if you get the chance!

[@GCLU]

Their lunch along with Kreuther are one of the best Michelin deals in the city.

[@shaunballagh196]

The pairings were very well explained. Thankyou

[@johnralston5164]

Most excellent review, many thanks. Best wishes.

[@giantsdms]

Love these videos! Love from Vancouver Canada!

[@stevenbi7495]

I'm so excited about this video. That place is right near my job and now I think I'm going to find a reason to visit!!!

[@Stefan-le8nm]

I would pay for these videos, what you deliver Alexander is amazing!

[@joshuafoster1772]

Great video as usual! I finally went to my first *** restaurant last week at Singlethread in California. If you could, would you be able to review that one or the other *** in California?

[@arylestari2751]

Hey...happy to see u again 👍❤

[@vinquinn]

A nice tasting menu where the portions are not tiny. Looks fantastic.

[@Etvaaa]

How does this dude only have 150k subs? Extremely well made videos and well thought out content at a high level.

[@MrPolford]

Excellent work as usual, and you have already set a high bar. We went to Le Bernardin a couple of years ago for one of my wife’s Big Round Number birthdays, and while the food was good (not mind-blowing by any means), I found the service aloof and cold. It was as expensive relatively speaking then as now. Over all I would rate it bottom of our Michelin *** experiences.

[@oskarendres1882]

100%

[@geoffreyk9164]

I completely agree. I ate there in December and found the service to be poor.

[@zjkingsley7]

Couldn't agree! And after working in office buildings a stone's throw from Le Bernadin my entire career... it was quite a disappointment!

[@AH-xr5qj]

What is your top experience?

[@MrPolford]

@@AH-xr5qjPaul Bocuse in 1985. My first time in France, and 20 levels above anything I had ever experienced to that point in food, wine, decor and price. I remember almost everything about it, but won’t be a bore. More recently, Maaemo in Oslo which Alexander just reviewed very accurately to our experience. Coming from the amuses downstairs to the dining room upstairs and when the door opened and you enter to the mural opposite and the elegance of the room, well, stunning.

[@senderupwords7720]

As usual great stuff Alexander. I was fortunate enough to eat there once and found the food spectacular. I too ate lunch and also found the staff a little cold to begin with until they had gauged our personalities. Love and Light from Laos.

[@Daniel-ri2dy]

Gotta say the content on this channel is top quality i love how youre not afraid to criticise these resteraunts when something goes wrong its refreshing

[@RJHHamersma]

Loved your review !! Have visited it last year, and was incredible ! Funny thing; I only found out afterwards that their standard menu's are without meat ;-) ! I didn't miss it at all !

[@nickcull1782]

Love your channel. Love Chef Ripert.

[@wds525]

6:06 this is so interesting! Thank you! Regards from Portugal. Such a great fan!

[@OniKudaki]

Absolutely thrilled to catch an A. the G. vid so fresh. Such a treat but now I am very hungry before work 😄

[@shadowfilm7980]

I rarely say this about your great videos but this time I really liked EVERY one of your dishes. All the courses looked so good. Everything. Really loved this. The bottom line is that you go to a restaurant to eat. The food is the most important. If the plates and silverware look a bit used then so be it. I would rather have the food tasting great. Most important.

[@bojannikolic7762]

I agree, however when it's a restaurant of this quality and also considering the price, the plates/ silverware shouldn't look used like that.

[@pavelow235]

I honestly don't think that's what the Michelin guide and the three stars mean.....some of the best food I ever had was from a food truck

[@kieransmith1796]

The michelin 3 star restaurant is about the complete package - food, drinks, service, ambience etc. That's what you are there for. The place could do with a refresh.

[@arbitrarystuff1229]

@@kieransmith1796 I might be out of date here but i thought that the food was awarded the stars and the service was rated from 1-5 black/red knives and forks. When MPW first got his 3 stars, they didn't get the service award for a couple more years

[@nicholascrow8133]

​@@arbitrarystuff1229 The red knives/forks are a separate accolade. Michelin stars are for the entire package, originally it was from the Michelin road guide/handbook, one star meant a place was worth a stop, 2, it was worth a detour and three meant it was worth a trip unto itself... When the inspectors come to review your place they look at everything, from the food, to the service, to the linen in the toilets. Food is weighted more, but the entire experience is essential when looking for the 2 and 3 star awards.

[@stevenflorian7176]

Did my first visit to Manhattan last week and now I have a new place for my list, thanks! 👌🏼

[@fernandofreire4062]

This is my favourite channel. Thank you very much

[@markmower6507]

I think that they did the food very well. Actually Inspires me to get back into the kitchen and cook something for myself...

[@user-rr1zt5go4q]

Hi Alexander, Eric was a great friend of Anthony Bourdain. He is not just a great chef, but a wonderful human being. He's had his own TV programs shown here in Sydney, Australia. Thank you very much for allowing us to experience fine dining at this magnificent restaurant !

[@hkluft]

great video. Le Bernadain is known in the industry to be one of the restaurants in the world with the best sauce program

[@SlayNetwork]

You make me love food even more

[@CrimFerret]

This is a restaurant I'd love to try at some point. It's not priced so far out there that it's beyond reach. Especially as I don't drink. Actually I'd like to dine here twice. Once for the regular tasting menu one once for the vegetarian menu. Knowing some of Eric Ripert's story, I have no doubt that it would be just as extraordinary as the fish dishes.

[@3lderone288]

Amazing food and video I would be intersted to see you try some of Cape Towns restraunts like Salsify and La Colombe

[@user-yk4gg1gi5n]

Excellent again!

[@tituswill7874]

Awesome video! I'll be there tomorrow

[@tituswill7874]

Just went today. Incredible

[@corvscorner6208]

BECAUSE HOW DID I STUMBLE UPON THIS RANDOM CHANNEL WITH INSANELY HIGH QUALITY VIDS? OMG WHAT THESE ARE LIKE THE BEST IVE SEEN IN YEARS 100% KILLING IT

[@lukemclellan2141]

42nd birthday dinner booked at restaurant 42 later this year! Cannot wait!

[@mpaterek]

Can I "like " twice? Somehow? (Here's to a million subs and 3 stars for /your/ restaurant, Sir. Please keep these videos coming.)

[@bossman674]

I think your criticism is completely fair. In many ways, I see the waiter / Somm as individuals who guide you through the experience while giving you autonomy… they should have been far more clear from the start. The fact that many tables make the same error shows there’s an issue with how things are being communicated via the menu / staff to the customer.

[@anawesomeguy5442]

Another great video

[@rafapazos06]

Galician Godello I’m pleasantly surprised to see my region represented in such a place.

[@michelsinamounir6727]

Alex you should come to Toronto. We just got our first stars in the city last year! You would be the first one to come and make a review of most of these restaurants…. Contact me if you want more info! I’ll be glad to help. I’m such a fan

[@hazelnad]

YOU KNOW ITS A GOOD DAY WHEN ALEXANDER UPLOADS!

[@rexona2412]

It would be very nice to have a 'best of the year' list at the end of the year, with top picks of foods and restaurants

[@user-nl5ex5cx4w]

You have to come over to Belgium, we dont have a lot of 3 star restaurants, but the ones who do have, are fenomenal!

[@spathens8225]

I can’t wait for Michelin guide to expand to more of the US. There are so many top notch restaurants that sometimes get overlooked by outsiders due to the Michelin guide not listing outside of a few areas.

[@baboushko]

Michelin is doing a lot in usa

[@snagod]

This man simply knows how to make an engaging video. Keep up!

[@crispy833]

food looked epic!!

[@jeohist]

Great video. If the sommelier says confusion happens often... Why is it allowed to continue? They can't print new menus with information about the wine pairing options?

[@shaunballagh196]

The fish looked extraordinary.

[@marantz7783]

Great Job Sir!

[@davidc5191]

Interesting combinations of seafood with savory meat sauces, which evidently work very well.

[@jessewolf7649]

Finally, a restaurant critic that doesn’t dress like a slob! Unlike the rest of the KZbin competition who wear backwards baseball caps, no jacket, no tie, in the world’s greatest restaurants. For that alone, he himself should get 3 Michelin stars.

[@pookoouuu7779]

we have to thank carlos for this one, amazing video once again!

[@gsf02]

I'd the opportunity to have lunch at Le Bernardin on a trip to the city in July. It's the only 3 Michelin starred restaurant I've ever been to and it was absolutely worth the price. I recommend the City Harvest menu for 90 dollars (5 dollars of which are donated to the NGO). It's a 3 course menu served at a lounge table during lunch. The mesclun salad and skate are wonderful options from that menu.

[@The6lackpearl]

I never thought I’d come to love the idea of eating out cause of my type of salary however it’s funny how something I have no expertise about is fetching me some good thousands and I'm now able to afford such meals and even eat at 5-star restaurants if I chose to!

[@itsmeGeorgina]

Life is not so bad when we learn to enjoy the finer things

[@jonathancormack]

​@itsmegeorgina3730 life is not so bad with a bit of expendable income

[@The6lackpearl]

Right! Investment returns currently pay for my lifestyle without the need of having to worry about my finances

[@jamescavallero7223]

You should go to Alinea in chicago im gonna work there soon and I wanna see you go there

[@Lasciatemi_Guidare]

Hello fellow Chicagoan! Have not had the good fortune to dine at Alinea yet, but I did enjoy some of the to-go offerings during the pandemic.

[@mxfeldman2]

I did a stage at Le Bernardin what a great experience!

[@CembaloMeister]

I worked as a somm there for a day... it was not the right place for me but I respect what they do.

[@maguro008]

Love Le B, thx for showing the bill. Another stellar review. What up with the discount?

[@Gioachino_Orsini]

How can we not talk about his comments of the restaurant? 🤣 🤣: "It's nice but it's due for a face lift!" 👀👀

[@Djm8520]

I used to regularly frequent Le Bernardin in the 80’s and 90’s. We would have drinks first at the incredible Palio bar (next door) which was had a huge horseshoe bar and featured a 30 foot high mural on the four walls, depicting the Palio horse race. Then an incredible dinner at Le Bernardin.

[@leonardoluc6362]

Alexander is not The Guest but the GOAT if it comes to food reviews, thanks. Described and waiting for the next one.

[@mosmarb]

I love Bernardaud Ecume tableware - those still looked to be in good condition there.

[@Thesilverthunder777]

Couldn't agree more.

[@markalfrink4215]

Did it bother you most plates were from the same supplier/line? If you build a 3* menu, do plates need to be different or is it ok if most plates are the same?

[@madelynperez7283]

Best YT channel right here! hands down!

[@ch3zbxrg3rs80]

Please explore a restaurant in Toronto or Montreal! I've always wanted to experience something like this but don't know where

[@SiyandaNzimande]

5:34 ... And the sauce, the sauce... I knew then that he loved it!

[@rickvanpol3833]

You forgot to add the link to the description of the egg recipe that you mentioned at 9:02 :)

[@nick_the_traveler]

Alexander! Thanks for such an honest and well made content! Keep up the good work. I have a question for you, ¿Do you think the amount of wine glasses affect in a negative way the experience or judgment towards the dishes? I have never experienced tasting menus, but I see the wine paring is about 8-10 glasses. I consider myself as a high tolerance towards alcohol, still cannot say this amount won't get me a little tipsy. Wanted to hear your honest opinion on this :) Thanks,

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Eric has one of the best seafood restaurants in NYC. I always enjoy going there.

[@dphantomtv7322]

Love your content @AlexanderTheGuest, maybe one day I can dine in at your restaurant. Do you have anything special for me to say whilst making the reservation?

[@Tentalos1976]

Dear Alexandar, As usual, fantastic review! We used to live in midtown Manhattan, and go back there at least twice per year. We have been to most top restaurants of NYC, and Le Bernardin is not in my top two. My all-time favorite will always remain the pre-pandemic 11 Madison Park with omnivore menu. Of the current restaurants, I prefer the Thomas Keller Per Se. Food is on a similar level with iconic dishes, but service feels is more personable, while Le Bernadin has a touch of assembly line. Maybe I missed it, but seems like you did not mention Aldo Sohm, the legendary Bernadin Haad Somelier, who has his own wine bar next door. A lot easier to get a spot, and great wines with tasty food.