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Gramercy Tavern vs Le Bernardin

Gramercy Tavern and Le Bernardin are both endorsed by experts. Overall, Le Bernardin is the choice of most writers compared to Gramercy Tavern. Le Bernardin ranks #2 in New York City with praise from 19 sources like Departures, Forbes Travel Guide and Village Voice.

Gramercy Tavern
Gramercy Tavern
9 / 10
42 E 20th St, Frnt A, New York City, NY 10003-1300
From $30 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Chef Michael Anthony…has taken the helm of this dual-personality establishment…and continues to put out seasonal dishes with an emphasis on fresh, local vegetables and ingredients."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Tops many a New Yorker's list of favorite dining spots. Meyer's restaurants... are renowned for their food and hospitality, and Gramercy Tavern sets the standard." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Beloved for its cozy tavernlike charm (think wooden beams and twiggy flower arrangements), creative cocktails, and the seductive aromas that waft from the open grill." Full review
Zagat Zagat
"Danny Meyer's Flatiron "favorite" promises a "wow experience" featuring chef Michael Anthony's "top-of-the-line" New American cuisine, "superlative" pro service." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Acclaimed chef Tom Colicchio prepares outstanding food in a comfortable, always hopping, rustic ambience of a country inn house."
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Le Bernardin
Le Bernardin
9 / 10
155 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
From $41 /night
Concierge 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 Fodor's
"There's no beating Le Bernardin for thrilling cuisine, seafood or otherwise." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The two testing menus are popular and include exotic entrees such as Crispy Black Bass served with mini pork buns." Full review
Zagat 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." Full review
BlackBook 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."
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