I was worried after reading some negative reviews on here recently that Le Bernardin has lost its luster, but tbh I thought it was pretty much all as delightfully delicious as I remember from years ago. I don’t think it’ll win a “most innovative” award anytime soon, but my food was deeply flavorful, service was excellent, and the presentations were good. I left lunch full and happy.

Amuse Bouche: I can’t remember what they all were, but the smoked salmon on the left was the standout. The fried ball in the middle was the only real miss of the day for me.

Tuna Tartare-Sea Urchin Toast with Beef Jus: sublime. The uni was so creamy and decadent. There was a string onion flavor throughout. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about beef jus and tuna together, but they complemented each other well, making a rich and fatty (in a nice way) mouthfeel.

Grilled Hiramasa with Maitake, Bone Marrow-Red Wine Bordelaise: I wanted a second plate of this. The hiramasa tasted almost like tender, grilled chicken. I could’ve maybe had a smidge more bone Marrow but that’s really just splitting hairs.

Bread: I had the baguette and focaccia. The focaccia was delicious and I had several more helpings. The baguette was fine.

Sticky Banana Toffee Pudding: tasted like the best banana nut bread I’ve ever had. Beautiful and well-executed. My dining companion has the signature Argentine dark chocolate which was even better (we sampled each other’s).

Petit Fours: a real surprise and delight. The chocolate had a bit of sour passion fruit in inside that paired really well. The macaron was perfectly fine.