Location: New York, New York
Chef: Eric Ripert
Le Bernardin's flagship location, in Paris, opened by sibling duo Maguy and Gilbert Le Coze more than 40 years ago, served only fish — fresh, simple, and prepared with respect. Today, chef Ripert cradles the Le Coze tradition of making fish "the star of the plate" at the internationally acclaimed Le Bernardin in Midtown Manhattan.
This high-end seafood restaurant earned the top spot on The Daily Meal's list of 101 Best Restaurants in America and was ranked No. 22 by The World's Best. It leapt three spots up our list from last year, thanks to a bump from OpenTable.
The chef's tasting menu starts at $198 a person, and the Le Bernardin-branded tasting menu is a steal at $155.