Le Bernardin

What groups say

Small groups book tables in the main dining room for birthdays, team celebrations and customized business dinners, usually on tasting menus.

• Reviewers describe groups of about 5 to 8 seated in the main dining room rather than a separate private space.
• Most groups take the chef's tasting menu or 4 course prix fixe; tasting prices cited range from 220 to 350 dollars per person before wine.
• One reviewer attended customized business event dinners and said the kitchen adapted the menu for the occasion.
• Vegetarian, non fish and allergy requests were handled for group members, though one guest reported an allergy substitution done carelessly.

Drawn from 70 Google reviews of Le Bernardin that mention a group, a private room or a celebration, read September 2026. The reviews below describe a group visit, private rooms and larger events first, with the critical ones kept in.

• business dinners

  Great culinary experience! Attended couple of business event-specific customized dinners. Chefs and stuff went out of their way to make every experience special.

• birthday dinner, party of 7

  Had a wonderful evening dinner here with 6-8 people to celebrate a friend's birthday while we were visiting New York for the weekend. We opted for the tasting menu and were not disappointed at any point during the meal. The service was top notch and very attentive (water always full, every dish explained in detail, pushing in your chair behind you, napkins refolded when you leave the table, etc.). Exactly the caliber of dining you expect from a 3 Michelin star establishment. Would love to come back in the future - thanks for hosting us!

• group dinner

  Overall, far below the standard of what a 3 Michelin star restaurant should be. There are positives though; the atmosphere is great, they require proof of vaccination (a wonderful policy imo) and several dishes were good, like the lobster and the opening mini appetizer. Unfortunately the rest of the experience almost felt insulting for such a highly esteemed restaurant. The wait staff really seemed to be rushing us, interrupting multiple conversations and coming back nearly immediately when we asked for more time. Service overall was very unorganized, taking orders randomly from our party instead of in a circle or something more sensible. I suppose this was meant to be a ‘ladies first’ philosophy because they directly told one of the gentlemen in our party to wait to order even when the woman next to him explained she’d needed more time to decide. What got under my skin most however, is that our sommelier refused to speak to the younger members of our party, even to respond when thanked. Additionally, one of our glasses of wine had a small fly in it and when mentioned, the sommelier just said “oh” and then said they would talk to their manager, as opposed to apologizing or offering anything to make up for having a glass of expensive wine ruined. Aside from the dishes I mentioned at the beginning, most of it was quite literally unmemorable as they simply gave us our food and didn’t explain what it was or what else was in it other than that they would come around momentarily to add “sauce.” If I sound overly harsh, it’s due to the disconnect between the restaurant’s absolutely beaming reputation compared to the experience my party had. The dinner wasn’t a disaster by any means but for a restaurant with the full three Michelin stars, I expected a far far better experience. My star rating is a 1 because, again, for the standard of a 3 star restaurant, I left feeling very disappointed. Honestly, if it had a lower Michelin star rating I would put a 2 or 3 star rating, but in the end Le Bernadine drops the ball harder because of its reputation and abundant confidence in itself (a.k.a. a bit snooty.) My ultimate take away is that the feeling of Le Bernadine is a restaurant that isn’t grateful to have you, it’s a restaurant that you should be grateful to go to. This restaurant is an easy pass for me, but my experience may be anomalous as a majority of other reviews sing its praises. Try it for yourself, but my recommendation is to find a lower Michelin star restaurant that has better food and service; in my experience, there are quite a lot.

• celebration dinner, party of 5

  I came here with a group of 5 for a celebration. Mixed reviews. To speak on their behalf, my partner and his friends enjoyed everything that came to the table including the service. I personally was very impressed by the food presentation, and the quality was superb. However, each plate (mostly seafood) seemed similar in taste as they were a bit too salty and did not allow for their unique flavors to surface. Other than that, the food was good and the wine list was very nice (highly recommend the Brunello di Montalcino).

• group dinner

  This is definitely a high-end dining experience. Nice ambience, quiet enough for conversation. The service was over the top. It seemed like a dozen silverware changes (they have 4 staff washing dishes to keep up). There were also 4+ sommeliers. Our sommelier Frida "Queen of Sweeden" was amazing. Great wine list. Almost all the dishes were fantastic. They did a nice job accommodating a vegetarian and a non-fisheater in our group. The only big miss was my main of yellowtail with a wine-broth sauce (same sauce as they put on their steak). It sounded better than it was - the sauce totally overpowered the fish. Very expensive, but worth the splurge, especially if you like fancy fish dishes. They open at 5 p.m. which rushes dinner if you have a 7 p.m. show.

Good to know

Elite French restaurant offers chef Eric Ripert's refined seafood, expert service & luxurious decor.

Hours, spend and amenities from Google. Private event hours and minimums are set by the restaurant.

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Bernardin have a private dining room?

Yes. Le Bernardin offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown West. Les Salons (2-80); Le Bernardin Prive with North & South rooms combinable.

How much does it cost to book a private event at Le Bernardin?

Guests at Le Bernardin typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Le Bernardin for the current minimum and deposit terms.

When is Le Bernardin open?

Le Bernardin is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 10:30 PM, Friday 12:00 to 2:30 PM, 5:00 to 11:00 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and closed Sunday, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

What kind of restaurant is Le Bernardin?

Le Bernardin is a $$$$ French/Seafood restaurant in Midtown West, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 4,648 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Elite French restaurant offers chef Eric Ripert's refined seafood, expert service & luxurious decor. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance.

What do guests say about group dining at Le Bernardin?

Small groups book tables in the main dining room for birthdays, team celebrations and customized business dinners, usually on tasting menus. Reviewers describe groups of about 5 to 8 seated in the main dining room rather than a separate private space. Most groups take the chef's tasting menu or 4 course prix fixe; tasting prices cited range from 220 to 350 dollars per person before wine. One reviewer attended customized business event dinners and said the kitchen adapted the menu for the occasion. Vegetarian, non fish and allergy requests were handled for group members, though one guest reported an allergy substitution done carelessly. Reviewers praise: attentive, well drilled service that keeps a table of 8 in sync; kitchen customizes menus for business events and dietary needs; room quiet enough for conversation at the table; tasting menu format works well for a celebrating group. Watch for: order taking and sommelier attention uneven across a larger party; some groups felt rushed or found service cold; very high per person cost before wine. Based on 70 Google reviews of Le Bernardin that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.

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