Le Bernardin
RestaurantsNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Le Bernardin is a seafood-focused restaurant in New York City. Since its 1986 opening led by chef Eric Ripert and co-owner Maguy Le Coze, the restaurant has earned international recognition, including three Michelin stars for its seafood and a four-star rating from The New York Times that has been maintained over decades. Its wine program, led by wine director Aldo Sohm, has received the James Beard Outstanding Wine Service award and is a Wine Spectator Grand Award recipient. The concept originated in Paris in 1972 and expanded to New York in 1986. In 2026, chef Eric Ripert was recognized with a James Beard Award, reflecting ongoing acknowledgment of his work at Le Bernardin.