Le Bernardin vs Eleven Madison Park
Eric Ripert’s inventive French seafood menu at Le Bernardin has pleased countless critics for over two decades. Danny Meyer’s American fare at Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron district is praised for impeccable service and presentation. Le Bernardin’s sedate wood and glass aesthetic isn’t as impressive as Eleven Madison Park’s art deco allure and views of Madison Square Park.
Le Bernardin
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155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
From $41 /night
Concierge
"If this very grown-up Midtown place remains the one to beat despite astronomical prices and what many consider a too-sedate corporate decor, it's because of Ripert's always-evolving menu."
Fodor's
"There's no beating Le Bernardin for thrilling cuisine, seafood or otherwise."
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Travel + Leisure
"The two testing menus are popular and include exotic entrees such as Crispy Black Bass served with mini pork buns."
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Zagat
4.9
"Dining doesn't get much more "blissful" than at this "sublime" Midtown French seafooder via Maguy Le Coze and chef Eric Ripert."
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BlackBook
"Eric Ripert is more likely to be globetrotting than preparing the orange vinaigrette that tops your warm lobster carpaccio, but seasoned staff knows its way around the fruits of the sea."
Eleven Madison Park
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11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Luxury, precision, and creativity are the driving forces at this internationally renowned restaurant."
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Travel + Leisure
"Art Deco-designed Eleven Madison Park in the Flatiron District offers a unique method of ordering food."
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Zagat
""Well-choreographed", "theatrical" tasting menus (think "card tricks") feature "exquisite" dishes and "memorable" wine pairings."
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BlackBook
"Food king Danny Meyer brought in young alchemist chef Daniel Humm and kick started this tired power luncher overnight."
DK Eyewitness
"The Art Deco dining room with soaring ceilings and views of historic Madison Square Park make this the most elegant of Danny Meyer’s restaurant empire."